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David Stratton’s closing credits: ‘I’ve done the best I could’ | Australian film

It’s late November and the venerable film critic David Stratton is giving his last lesson on world cinema at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education. After 35 years of showing up for his students, some of whom have returned this in kind by enrolling for 32 consecutive years, Stratton is not here tonight. At least not in a physical sense.While he had kept coming to the city from the Blue Mountains through Covid, deteriorating eyesight and more recently a spine fracture, an unexpected month in hospital…

Colorado OKs tax credits to boost semiconductor chip manufacturing

The Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday approved the first two awards under a program the legislature passed in May to boost semiconductor and other advanced manufacturing capacity in the state, opening the door for more federal dollars to flow into the state. The CHIPS and Science Act authorizes $280 billion to help boost the country’s competitiveness in semiconductors and other key technologies vital to national security, including a 25% federal tax credit for the capital investments made to build a…

‘It’s a holy slap’ Jada Pinkett Smith credits Oscars slap for saving marriage | Hollywood

Amidst the recent controversy surrounding her marital challenges, Jada Pinkett Smith candidly revealed that the infamous Oscars slap played an important role in saving her marriage. The 52-year-old acknowledged that the incident prompted her to reflect on whether she could continue her journey with Will Smith. Despite earlier headlines speculating about their marriage, there now appears to be a newfound sense of clarity. Will Smith with wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the premiere of Aladdin. Jada Pinkett Smith…

Marvel Studios. Why Not Move Comic Creator Credits To The Front?

Posted in: Comics, Comics Publishers, Current News, DC Comics, Disney+, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios, Movies, TV, Universal, Warner Bros | Tagged: Dave Gibbons, doctor who, Kick Ass, kingsman, Mark Millar, men in black, Pat Mills, Star BeastWhy do Marvel buy their comic book creators deep in the "special thanks" in the final credits when they relly don't have to?Article Summary Marvel often hides comic creators' credits in final movie credits. Shows like Doctor Who credit creators upfront; why not…

US may cut automakers some slack on stricter rules for EV tax credits

The Biden administration is expected to announce on Friday what will disqualify EVs from eligibility for the $7,500 subsidy. However, the government is reportedly discussing granting automakers a temporary reprieve from the proposed restrictions on EVs containing battery parts or materials coming from China.  The requirements, which were part of Biden’s landmark climate law, will not allow tax breaks for vehicles containing battery components or critical minerals from foreign entities of concern…

Three reasons why removing grazing animals from Australia’s arid lands for carbon credits is a bad idea

by David John Eldridge, Andrew Macintosh, David Alan George and Don Butler, The Conversation Forests are highly unlikely to grow on semi-arid terrain like this, even if grazing animals are removed. Credit: TBC, CC BY-ND If you run a large polluting facility and can't work out how to actually cut emissions, you might buy carbon credits to offset your emissions from the…

Ridley Scott Credits Tom Cruise And Barbie With Saving Theatrical Releases For Movies Like Napoleon

Ever since the global pandemic closed movie theaters for months, there have been real questions about what the future of theatrical exhibition even is. While there have been hits just as big and in the case of Avatar: The Way of Water, bigger than anything that came out pre-pandemic, most films are still struggling more than we might expect. There has clearly been a strong bias toward streaming over the last couple of years, but Ridley Scott says that the success of Top Gun: Maverick and Barbie has helped all theatrical…

Lyft to offer credits to airport travelers whose driver is late

Lyft is betting that its scheduled-ride service will make holiday travel a breeze—otherwise, it’s willing to compensate travelers for their trouble. The rideshare company said Thursday that customers who are not picked up on time for scheduled rides to airports will automatically get $20 in Lyft credits if a driver is more than 10 minutes late, or $50 if they’re not matched with a driver 10 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time. Lyft will also reimburse riders up to $50 in credits if they end up needing to take a taxi…

The Scott Pilgrim anime opening credits are a banger

This much we know to be true: If your TV show features a badass rock band, you better have some badass rock music. And Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Netflix’s upcoming animated adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s indelible comic series has released its figurative submission to the figurative “anime openings to never skip” contest. While the show itself borrows from the video game adaptation, with original songs and score by chiptune giants Anamanaguchi, the show’s theme sequence is scored to “bloom,” a driving, fast-paced…

“Special Thanks” to Comic Creators in The Marvels Movie Credits

Posted in: Avengers, Comics, Comics Publishers, Current News, Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios, Movies, X-Men | Tagged: captain marvel, ms marvel, the marvelWho are the comic book creators thanked in The Marvels movie out now... and why? Bleeding Cool delves deep into the credits,Article Summary Discover which comic creators are honored in The Marvels movie credits. Learn about the iconic comic origins inspiring characters and scenes. Recognize the upgrade for Kelly Sue DeConnick with a Consultant…