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games14 days ago•16 min saved

Ten-Year Milestone: No Man’s Sky Explored Less Than 1% Of Its Planets

On its 10th anniversary, No Man’s Sky has drawn millions of players and rolled out 40 free updates, turning it into a feature-packed sandbox. Yet studio head Sean Murray notes that even with ongoing exploration, players have seen less than 1% of the game’s 18 quintillion planets — a reflection of the universe’s enormous scale (seeing everything would take 500+ billion years). The message also highlights continued platform support, awards for the evolving game, and future plans including Light No Fire and a COSMOS update.

via Kotaku|

#games #hello-games #no-mans-sky

science21 days ago•8 min saved

Stars and scientists urge government to rescue Jodrell Bank funding

More than 150 public figures signed an open letter urging the government to reverse UKRI's decision to cut about £2.8m a year from Jodrell Bank Observatory, warning that 28 jobs and research used by thousands of scientists would be at risk unless new funding is secured by 2028. The UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the Lovell Telescope and a hub for the Square Kilometre Array project, is pivotal for space observation, education and safety work.

via BBC|

#astronomy #funding #jodrell-bank-observatory

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Economists Urge Urgent Policy to Shape AI’s Economic Impact and Guard Jobs

Hundreds of economists and AI researchers—some Nobel laureates—signed an open letter organized by Stanford urging policymakers to act now to steer AI’s rapid economic transformation, balancing potential gains with the risk of mass job displacement by building incentives, guardrails, and institutions that ensure AI benefits society.

via HuffPost|

#artificial-intelligence #business #economics

religion2 months ago•24 min saved

Franciscan Leaders Call SSPX to Reopen Dialogue with Rome

A group of Franciscan University of Steubenville theology faculty and administrators publish an open letter to the Society of Saint Pius X urging them to reconsider the announced episcopal ordinations and to re-enter dialogue with the Holy See, warning that such steps would deepen schism and emphasizing the Church’s unity and obedience to Rome as outlined in Vatican I, Vatican II, and canon law.

via Franciscan University of Steubenville|

#dialogue #holy-see #open-letter

business3 months ago•17 min saved

Canal+ Boss Vows Blacklist for Bolloré Critics

Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada says he will no longer work with hundreds of cinema professionals who signed an open letter opposing owner Vincent Bolloré’s growing control of Canal+, Studiocanal, and other media, effectively blacklisting signatories such as Juliette Binoche and Adèle Haenel as Bolloré’s media empire expands; the letter warned of a fascist takeover and the risk to French cinema’s independence.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#blacklist #bollore #business

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Ruffalo: I'm Already on Paramount's Banned List for Criticizing Warner Bros. Merger

Actor Mark Ruffalo said on a recent podcast that he believes he’s already on a Paramount-Skydance banned list for speaking out against the Warner Bros. merger, noting that he spoke out with an open letter and a New York Times op-ed and arguing that courage to challenge industry deals can spur others despite fear of retaliation.

via Variety|

#entertainment #mark-ruffalo #merger

entertainment4 months ago•508 min saved

Stars Push Back as Paramount-Warner Merger Stumbles Forward

Hollywood’s Paramount-Warner Bros. merger has become a public skirmish marked by a stalled negotiation with Netflix, a growing list of A‑list insiders signing an open letter opposing the deal, and Paramount’s new CEO David Ellison drawing attention for missing and then reappearing at industry events—sparking concern that consolidation could curb production and diverse storytelling in the industry.

via Vulture|

#david-ellison #entertainment #hollywood-merger

entertainment4 months ago•22 min saved

CinemaCon Spotlight: Bruckheimer & Thomas Deflect Merger Letter Questions

At CinemaCon, producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas explained they haven’t signed the open letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger, saying they weren’t asked and that the deal is already moving forward; Bruckheimer argued the merger could still spur movie production, while Thomas cautioned against disruption and questioned consolidation’s logic as the letter gains thousands of signatures; the $110 billion deal awaits regulatory review and a late-2026 close, with California officials scrutinizing actions.

via Deadline|

#cinemacon #emma-thomas #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•16 min saved

Pugh and Pascal Back Open Letter to Block Paramount-Warner Merger

Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal joined more than 2,000 Hollywood insiders in signing an open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner merger, arguing it would harm competition, independence, and diversity in the industry; the letter, published by the New York Times and BlocktheMerger.com, lists notable signatories and follows Paramount's public defense of the deal.

via Variety|

#entertainment #florence-pugh #open-letter

business4 months ago•4 min saved

Hollywood Voices Rally Against Mega-Studio Merger

More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers signed an open letter opposing the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger, warning it would reduce competition, limit opportunities for creators, and cost jobs; Paramount Skydance argues the deal would boost output and maintain competitive, independent avenues as regulators weigh approval.

via BBC|

#business #hollywood #merger

entertainment4 months ago•17 min saved

Hollywood Voices Assemble Against Paramount-WB Merger

More than 1,000 industry figures signed an open letter opposing Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, warning the deal could threaten the sustainability of the creative community by undermining independence, diversity, and competition. Signatories include JJ Abrams, Damon Lindelof, David Fincher, Denis Villeneuve, Adam McKay, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Lily Gladstone, Emma Thompson, Jason Bateman and Lin-Manuel Miranda, among others. The letter—organized by the Committee for the First Amendment and allied groups—calls for thoughtful regulation and highlights ongoing investigations by state attorneys general; Paramount has not commented.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #hollywood #merger

business4 months ago•18 min saved

Celebrities Unite Against Paramount-Warner Merger in Open Letter

Over 1,000 Hollywood figures sign an open letter opposing Paramount’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would further concentrate the media landscape, reduce opportunities for creators, raise costs, and limit audience choice; regulators, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, are weighing action to block it.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #hollywood-signatories #media-consolidation

entertainment4 months ago•15 min saved

Andy Weir Walks Back Star Trek Critique, Apologizes to Kurtzman

Author Andy Weir apologized publicly to Star Trek executive Alex Kurtzman after remarks on the Critical Drinker podcast criticizing Star Trek shows and stating his pitch to Paramount was rejected; he called the comments disrespectful, said they were taken out of context, and offered to discuss the matter in real time, stressing he respects Kurtzman.

via Deadline|

#alex-kurtzman #andy-weir #apology

film6 months ago•19 min saved

Swinton & Bardem Lead Open Letter Urging Berlinale to Condemn Gaza Crisis

More than 80 current and former Berlinale participants, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, signed an open letter urging the festival to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing Berlinale of censoring artists and calling for support of Palestinian rights. The missive cites Wim Wenders’ comments on politics and notes a broader pattern of festival boycotts, with other signatories including prominent filmmakers and actors.

via Deadline|

#berlinale #film #gaza

entertainment6 months ago•21 min saved

81 Artists Demand Berlinale Break Silence on Gaza

An open letter signed by 81 Berlinale alumni, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, accuses the Berlin Film Festival of censoring artists who oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza and urges Berlinale to condemn the violence and defend artistic free expression. The letter points to a broader industry trend toward cultural boycotts of Israel and thousands of film workers who have refused to work with Israeli institutions. Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle defended free speech, while jury president Wim Wenders’ remark that filmmaking is the “opposite of politics” sparked backlash, fueling ongoing debate about politics in the festival. The signatories urge Berlinale to publicly oppose Israel’s actions and uphold artists’ right to speak on Palestinian rights.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#berlinale #entertainment #gaza