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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2001, Fred Marcellino, American author and illustrator (born 1939) passed away. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Netflix, A24 and Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ as Mubi Circles (EXCLUSIVE)
Several of the buyers who screened Luca Guadagnino’s hotly anticipated “Artificial” in the days after Amazon MGM Studios abruptly dropped the film have passed on acquiring it, sources tell Variety. Focus Features, Warner Bros.’ Clockwork, A24 and Netflix have all stepped away, according to those sources. But the Sam Altman drama, which is nearly completed, []
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Metro
· Jul 12, 2026
Amazon Prime’s new gangster thriller is edge-of-your-seat viewing
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Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour Reunite After ‘Stranger Things’ as Father-Daughter Spies in Netflix Series From ‘Enola Holmes’ Writer Jack Thorne
David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown, who co-starred on “Stranger Things” together for five seasons, will once again share the screen. Netflix has announced a straight-to-series order for the pair to star in and executive produce an untitled Jack Thorne spy thriller from A24. Thorne not only co-created Emmys juggernaut “Adolescence” and “Lord of the []
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Related coverage for "Netflix, A24 and Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ as Mubi Circles (EXCLUSIVE)": Metro — Amazon Prime’s new gangster thriller is edge-of-your-seat viewing. Variety — Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour Reunite After ‘Stranger Things’ as Father-Daughter Spies in Netflix Series From ‘Enola Holmes’ Writer Jack Thorne. People.com — 10 Netflix Shows You Need to Watch This July. E! Online — Jennifer Garner Shares How 13 Going on 30 Reboot Honors 2004 Film. Seeking Alpha — Netflix Looks Like An Incredible Deal Right Now. The Japan Times — ‘Human Vapor’ brings blockbuster energy to the small screen