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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ collects a staggering $124M in opening weekend

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May 30, 2022

It’s one of the year’s most-hyped films, and now its got the box office earnings to prove it

Top Gun: Maverick has hit big screens right around the world, collecting a whopping $154 million in the U.S alone, as the country’s long weekend wraps up.

The all-American action adventure is bathing in the glory of solid reviews, star power and a huge level of nostalgia.

Lead by Tom Cruise, the film is the actor’s highest-grossing debut in his 40-year career, and his first to soar past 100 million.

The film had a hefty $170 million production budget, so the opening weekend was a pleasant splash of cash, especially after spending tens of millions spent on promoting the movie to audiences worldwide.

War of the World’s is Cruise’s second biggest opening, sitting at $64 million for its 2005 premier weekend.

Cinemas are reporting audiences over 40 years old turning out in force to watch the Top Gun sequel.

It’s believed the film’s positive word of mouth will help reach younger audiences, who were not alive when the original “Top Gun” opened 36 years ago.

The two-year wait has already started to pay off since the film has been rapturously reviewed.

It has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and an “A+” CinemaScore.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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April 24, 2024

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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April 24, 2024

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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April 24, 2024

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.