Indonesia’s film agency is helping draft a revised Film Law that would reshape its powers, while Jakarta, where Netflix now has four titles in production, is working to become a regional film hub. Fauzan Zidni, chair of the Indonesian Film Agency (BPI), tells Variety the first draft, prepared with the Ministry of Culture, has taken
Russia has agreed to release a 74-year-old American citizen who was jailed for allegedly fighting on behalf of Ukraine. Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, according to state media. President Trump said Hubbard was “on his way back home” and “there
“Young Sheldon” actor Iain Armitage might’ve become a star thanks to the hit CBS sitcom, but when it came time to call it quits on the seven-season series in 2024, he admits he was the cast member “the most happy about the show ending.” In an interview featured in Jessica Radloff’s oral history, “Young Sheldon:
American cities face a range of safety concerns, and the risks can vary significantly depending on location. In some cities, natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods pose the greatest threats to locals. In others, safety concerns may instead center on financial security or the overall safety of homes and communities. WalletHub compared a
Though I didn’t put the VisionMaster Max through its paces for video-game testing (I’m not much of a gamer, unless you count Mario Kart battles on the Nintendo Switch), the projector’s specifications are nonetheless impressive. It supports refresh rates up to 240 Hz at 1080p, with claimed input lag as low as 4 milliseconds (ms);
Whenever I schedule an appointment during the school day, I feel guilty. I ask for their latest available appointment. If that doesn’t work, I pull up the school calendar. Then I start doing the ridiculous parent math: How long is the drive? What class will my child miss? Can I get them back before the
