In a recent deal, Anant Singh has secured the cinematic rights to two novels by Deepak Chopra. The agreement was finalized during Chopra's trip to South Africa this month. Singh expressed his excitement over adapting "Soulmate" and "The Return of Merlin." He described "Soulmate" as a heartfelt drama with humor, reminiscent of the film "Ghost." "The Return of Merlin," he noted, is a medieval...

Netflix has established a dedicated production hub in Toronto through strategic partnerships with two major studio facilities, marking a significant expansion of its Canadian operations announced on February 19, 2019. The streaming giant has secured substantial studio space across two locations. A lease agreement with Cinespace Studios provides Netflix with four sound stages plus office and...

Privacy Risks of Messaging Apps The privacy safeguards of widely used messaging platforms face unexpected challenges. Even with end-to-end encryption in place, seemingly minor features can create openings for intrusion. Delivery confirmations, a standard function in apps like WhatsApp and Signal, have been found to leak data. Researchers uncovered methods to infer a user's device status and...

How to Unlock Bonded Modifiers in Path of Exile 2 To unlock Bonded modifiers, you must be playing a Druid with the Shaman Ascendancy and allocate points into Path of Exile 2 Currency the Ascendancy passive "Wisdom of the Maji." Once unlocked: Bonded modifiers become active immediatelyAny equipped Rune or Idol with a Bonded effect will apply its bonus automaticallyNo additional activation or...

Sydney-based Village Roadshow Ltd. is implementing multiple strategic measures to strengthen its financial position and rebuild shareholder trust following a sharp decline in share value and investor criticism. In a detailed interview with Variety, managing director Graham Burke outlined several key developments aimed at addressing what he characterizes as misconceptions regarding the...

Strava, a leading platform in fitness tracking, has recently implemented new policies aimed at strengthening user privacy and security controls. These updates respond to growing concerns over unauthorized data sharing and potential vulnerabilities linked to third-party integrations. One key change involves stricter privacy protocols, limiting third-party apps to display a user's activity data...

Director Barry Sonnenfeld, known for his work on the "Men in Black" series, has teamed up once again with producer Scott Rudin for the upcoming film adaptation of "Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events." This project marks the beginning of what studio executives at Paramount and Nickelodeon Films hope will develop into a successful franchise based on Daniel Handler's bestselling...

Netflix deepens its commitment to African storytelling with the announcement of its second South African original series. Titled Blood & Water, this teen drama will follow a young protagonist unraveling family secrets while navigating the complexities of high school life. Production is set to begin this year, with a global launch planned for 2020 across Netflix's 190-country platform....