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Streaming killed the cinema star: Warner Bros to ditch cinema in 2022

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4 years ago

July 26, 2021

HBO Max says it’s ditching the movie release model in favour of launching upcoming films straight to streaming platforms as soon as 2022

HBO Max says it will release 10 Warner Bros films directly to streaming channels in 2022; and they don’t plan on turning back. That is, some new films will make it to your favourite streaming platform at the same time as they make it to the cinema.

The chief of WarnerMedia Jason Kilar says he “doesn’t anticipate” us going back to the way the world was in 2015. He says the company will continue using its hybrid streaming and theatrical model that it initially launched as a ‘pandemic model’.

This comes after Warner Bros released a full slate of films in a trial model this year, including blockbusters like Judas and the Black Messiah, Godzilla vs. Kong, Space Jam and Matrix 4.

“I don’t anticipate us going back”

WarnerMedia chief Jason Kilar says while “the motion picture format absolutely matters,” the company also feels “very good about the response that consumers have given it in the home.”

“I certainly don’t anticipate us going back to the way the world was in 2015 or ’16 or ’17, where windows were quite lengthy between theatrical and home exhibition, whether it was an a la carte transaction or something else,” Kilar said.

“I think that what you’re going to see is this industry continue to evolve and to continue to innovate in ways that not only works for consumers and fans, but also works for our business partners”.

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Red Cross starts operation to retrieve Israeli hostages

Red Cross starts operation to collect first Israeli hostages in Gaza amid ceasefire agreement with Hamas

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9 hours ago

October 13, 2025

Ahron Young

Red Cross starts operation to collect first Israeli hostages in Gaza amid ceasefire agreement with Hamas

In Short:
– The Red Cross is collecting 20 Israeli hostages in Gaza under a ceasefire agreement facilitated by Trump.
– Israel will release nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees after the initial hostage handover amidst ongoing regional tensions.

The Red Cross has initiated an operation in the Gaza Strip to collect the first 20 surviving Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The effort marks the beginning phase of a ceasefire agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.

The framework for this deal was facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump.As part of the agreement, Israel plans to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees from its prisons. Following the initial handover of hostages, 28 others — including 26 deceased and two unaccounted for — are expected to be addressed later.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will transport the released hostages to Israeli security forces, who will then return them to their families and take them to hospitals in central Israel.

In Israel, crowds have gathered near military installations, waving flags and displaying signs in support of the hostages. Reports indicate that armed members of Hamas have also gathered at transfer locations, awaiting the handover of hostages or the arrival of Palestinian prisoners.

Ongoing Uncertainty

The truce and exchange of hostages follow significant casualties in Gaza, with over 67,000 Palestinians reported killed and the conflict exacerbating regional tensions. The evolving political landscape, influenced by a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has led to a complex situation.

A global summit in Egypt, involving more than 20 world leaders including Trump, aims to address the future of peace in the region. Yet, uncertainties remain regarding the governance of Gaza post-conflict and Hamas’s future, as they resist disarmament demands.

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Could Trump’s Middle East peace deal reshape the global economy?

Trump’s ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may reshape global markets and trigger new economic dynamics.

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16 hours ago

October 13, 2025

Ahron Young

Trump’s ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may reshape global markets and trigger new economic dynamics.

Donald Trump’s latest diplomatic breakthrough — a ceasefire and potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas — could have ripple effects far beyond the Middle East. The former U.S. president is eyeing economic reconstruction opportunities in the region, with energy, infrastructure, and trade set to benefit if stability holds.

Experts say the deal could also influence global oil prices, energy markets, and investment flows, as renewed peace opens the door to new development projects. But it could also trigger volatility if negotiations falter or regional rivalries reignite.

As Trump prepares for further talks with China on trade and critical minerals, economists are watching closely. Could this mark the beginning of a new era of economic détente — or the start of another global power struggle centred around strategic resources?

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