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How Farmers Are Protecting Soil and Food Security
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Documentary · Nature · 42m
Official player · DW Documentary
Off to Scotland — Happiness, Solitude and Oysters
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Documentary · Nature · 26m
Official player · DW Documentary
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Bang Bang Betty: Valerie's Revenge
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Action · Crime · 1h 32m
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Paramount–Warner Bros. talks add a proposed $1.5 billion California production pledge
Reuters, citing a Wall Street Journal report, says settlement discussions surrounding Paramount’s proposed Warner Bros. acquisition include a possible $1.5 billion California production investment, commitments to keep studio lots in the state and penalties tied to an earlier 30-film pledge. The parties did not confirm the reported terms.
Source: Reuters · Independent reporting
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Resident Evil posts a franchise-best $60 million North American opening
AP reports that Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil led the weekend box office with an estimated $60 million from 3,684 North American theatres, the strongest debut in the film franchise. Practical Magic 2 placed second, followed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Source: Associated Press · Independent reporting
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AP’s September 21–27 streaming guide spans film, television and games
AP’s weekly guide previews Toy Story 5 on Disney+, Backrooms on HBO Max, Tuner on Paramount+ and UNABOMBER on Netflix, alongside A Different World, Brothers and S.W.A.T.: Exiles. Availability dates may vary by market.
Source: Associated Press · Independent reporting
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A short escape.
Animation, fantasy and science fiction from Blender's open-film projects. Internationally produced—not a Hollywood or North American studio catalogue.
Short film · Animation / Comedy
Big Buck Bunny
A peaceful rabbit turns the tables on three forest troublemakers in a dialogue-free animated comedy.
No dialogue · Full creator credits retained
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Short film · Animation / Fantasy
Sintel
A young traveller searches for the small dragon she once rescued in this animated fantasy adventure.
English · Full creator credits retained
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Short film · Science fiction / Action
Tears of Steel
In a future Amsterdam, a team attempts to change the course of a conflict between people and machines by revisiting a painful memory.
English · Full creator credits retained
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