The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned Woody Allen for speaking virtually at a Russian film festival over the weekend, calling his participation in the event “a disgrace and an insult” to the victims of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Russian media, Allen spoke Sunday at the Moscow International Film Week via video conference. The appearance put him …
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On Sunday, Allen spoke during an online session alongside some of Russia’s top movie directors, cinematographers and actors, many of whom, including director Fyodor Bondarchuk, who interviewed Allen, have publicly supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Allen — who has won four Oscars — talked about AI and described a visit to the USSR as a grim experience, but also …
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Woody Allen has denied claims that his participation in a Moscow film festival was “whitewashing” Russian atrocities, after condemnation of his appearance by Ukraine’s ministry of foreign affairs. Allen said in a statement to the Guardian: “When it comes to the conflict in Ukraine, I believe strongly that Vladimir Putin is totally in the wrong. The war he has caused …
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The reigning NFL MVP will officially be DNP for the preseason. Bills coach Sean McDermott told reporters on Thursday that quarterback Josh Allen won’t play in the preseason finale, against the Buccaneers. It will be, as noted by Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the first time Allen hasn’t played in the preseason. Allen enters his eighth NFL season. He knows the …
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Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker are competing to be the backup to Jared Goff. While it’s not over, one of them is leading. Asked if it’s Allen’s job to lose, coach Dan Campbell said, “He’s playing better,” via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “He’s playing better,” Campbell added. “So I would say that right now, if you’re saying …
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The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of outfield prospect Dylan Beavers from Triple-A Norfolk. In the corresponding move, outfielder Greg Allen was designated for assignment to create space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Beavers will be making his MLB debut whenever he appears in a game, and he figures to get regular playing time for …
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Buffalo Bills knew what they were getting into as they arrived at Halas Hall on Friday. These types of practices usually provide chippiness, and one week prior, the Chicago Bears hosted the Miami Dolphins for a joint practice. Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he broached the topic with his team ahead of the session. …
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DETROIT – A Dearborn native and Allen Park High School graduate just gave the Detroit Tigers a nice boost in the playoff race. If you tuned out when the Tigers had a 14-game lead in the AL Central about a month ago, you might have missed the mini collapse that shrunk that gap to 5.5 games at the start of …
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Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, Inc. has sold 10 local TV stations to Gray Media for $171 million. The deal, which Gray expects to close in the fourth quarter subject to regulatory approval and closing conditions, will bring Gray into three new local TV markets: Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi; Terre Haute, Indiana; and West Lafayette, Indiana. Per Gray, the sale is expected …
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Byron Allen‘s local TV liquidation has begun. The comedian turned media mogul’s company Allen Media Group says that it has sold 10 of its local TV stations to Gray Media in a $171 million deal. The stations, mostly in the south and midwest, largely complement Gray’s existing station portfolio of about 180 local stations in 113 markets by creating duopolies. …
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