Scottie Pippen says he has spoken to Michael Jordan since the documentary “The Last Dance” aired in the spring, and played down any rift between the retired stars of the Chicago Bulls. “Why would something that happened 30 years ago offend me?” Pippen said. Jordan highly praised Pippen in the …
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Universal, AMC allows theatrical releases to debut in early VOD Premium
Universal Pictures and AMC Theaters sidelined a bitter dispute and signed a multi-year deal that will allow the studio’s films to premiere in premium video on demand within three weeks of their movie debut. The pact, which is sure to send shockwaves to the entire exhibition industry, has the potential …
Read More »Nintendo’s relationship with competitive Smash community becomes more complicated after scandal
Earlier this month, the fighting game community erupted with accusations of sexual misconduct at all levels, from top-tier professionals, commentators, and organizers. The allegations focused largely on the Super Smash Bros. fighting game community, and, in a rare move by the Japanese company, Nintendo released a statement in support of …
Read More »Revel stops moped service in New York City after second death
Revel, a moped-sharing transportation service, suspended operations in New York City on Tuesday, hours after the second fatal accident involving one of the company’s scooters on city streets. “New York Passengers: Starting today, the New York service will be closed until further notice. We are reviewing and strengthening our passenger …
Read More »In pictures: More protests in Iraq as anger over services grows | Iraq
Anti-government protesters have taken to the streets of the capital of Iraq and other cities after the funerals of two people killed during clashes with security forces the night before. The two protesters were killed Sunday night in central Baghdad during renewed protests against corruption, unemployment and poor public services, …
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