David Mouriquand
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Which Oscar-nominated films pass the new Climate Reality Check test?
To pass the Climate Reality Check, a film must acknowledge that:
1. Climate change exists.
2. A character knows that climate change exists.
How many 2024 Oscar nominated films managed to tick these two fairly simple steps?
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Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour sentenced to prison for protest anthem
Singer Hajipour received a three-year, eight-month sentence on charges of “propaganda against the system” and “encouraging people to protest.” He won a Grammy last year, presented by US first lady Jill Biden, for his song 'Baraye' - "a powerful and poetic call for freedom and women’s rights.”
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Oscars 2024: Study finds gender-balanced productions stagnate
The Reframe study states that there has been “no notable increase in the number of films that meet the criteria for the Stamp”, which is awarded to features that hire women or individuals of other underrepresented gender identities/expressions in at least 50% of key roles.
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Eurovision 2024: Does Israel face disqualification?
The tug-of-war between Eurovision and Israel continues, as two songs – ‘October Rain’ and its runner up ‘Dance Forever’ - have reportedly been rejected for their "political" nature. Israel has until 11 March to submit a song that complies with the Eurovision rules.
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