Paramount promised that they’d up their annual slate to 15 movies in 2026, and gradually, they’re getting there as Johnny Knoxville announced on Instagram a new Jackass movie set for a June 26 release. No further details were unveiled, but as always expect the most zany and dangerous and death defying stunts from the Jackass … Read more
The entire Electric Coin Company team behind privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash has split from Bootstrap, the nonprofit created to support the token, and plans to create a new company, according to CEO Josh Swihart. “Over the past few weeks, it’s become clear that the majority of Bootstrap board members […] Specifically Zaki Manian, Christina Garman, Alan … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The world is on track for a copper shortage that would pose a “systemic risk” to global economic growth, driven by the energy transition and the booming artificial intelligence sector’s demand for the red metal, … Read more
US investment bank Morgan Stanley may be positioning itself so that even if its newly announced spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) underperforms, it will still deliver strategic benefits across the firm, according to ProCap chief investment officer Jeff Park. “Morgan Stanley is making the bet that even if their ETF doesn’t scale to blockbuster success, … Read more
The Pitt will stay open. HBO Max has renewed the medical drama for a third season ahead of the launch of its sophomore season. The news emerged at the season two premiere event in LA. The series, which was created by by R. Scott Gemmill, stars Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch and follows … Read more
Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela has sent shivers down the spine of oil buyers in China, not only because of their reliance on Venezuelan crude but because it highlighted Washington’s ability to interfere with larger suppliers, such as Iran. China is one of the world’s biggest importers of crude oil, and about 20 per cent … Read more
Anthropic, the company behind the popular artificial intelligence chatbot Claude, is reportedly raising $10 billion and aiming for a valuation of $350 billion. Singapore’s sovereign-wealth fund, GIC, and Coatue Management plan to lead the new round of financing, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The $350 billion valuation … Read more
As Christopher Nolan took him on The Odyssey, Matt Damon had to learn to perform for a new medium. The Oscar-winning actor recently detailed some of the challenges of filming a movie completely on Imax cameras, which had never been done before the Nolan-helmed adaptation of Homer’s 8th century BC epic poem. “On this one, … Read more
Social media buzz around memecoins has jumped since the start of the year, matching the rise in market capitalization, which analysts say could mean risk appetite has returned to crypto. Several memecoins have recently posted strong gains, and a speculative rally pushed the market value of memecoins up, which caught traders’ attention and sparked a … Read more
Fox “The Masked Singer” returned for Season 14 on Wednesday with a “big” elimination, a first-of-its-kind twist, and a cliffhanger ending that will have fans screaming, “Sacre bleu!” Following a group performance of “Golden” from “Kpop Demon Hunters,” courtesy of all four judges — yes, even Jenny … Read more