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Lina Khan, known for her antitrust work against Big Tech, has been appointed as chair of New York City’s Economic Development Corporation. Meanwhile, Joey Iwanaga, a star from The Furious franchise, signed with Artists First management company. Additionally, Kenneth Branagh will star in the upcoming Scottish drama series 'The Lair'.
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EXCLUSIVE: Artists First has signed Joey Iwanaga, a second-generation Japanese-American actor recognized for his work in action films, for management. Most notably, Iwanaga played the lead villain opposite Xie Miao and Joe Taslim in The Furious, the adrenaline-filled martial arts movie directed
2026-07-22 16:30 UTC
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Paramount+ has greenlighted a third series from Jez Butterworth and 101 Studios, the team behind the streamer’s MobLand and The Agency. Titled The Lair, it stars Kenneth Branagh (Mayday, Oppenheimer) who also executive produces. The Laird was created by Jez Butterworth and his brother, fellow
2026-07-22 16:30 UTC
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Lina Khan, an antitrust crusader who targeted Big Tech companies during her run as head of the Federal Trade Commissioner, has been named chair of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. The appointment by Mayor Zohran Mamdani was a surprise, and the latest indication of the leftward shi
2026-07-22 16:36 UTC