By LINDSEY BAHR Do you have a someone in your life who plays Vulture’s Cinematrix game every morning? Or maybe they have the kitchen television turned to Turner Classic Movies all day and make a point of organizing Oscar polls at work? Hate to break it to you: They might be a hard-to-please cinephile. But while you might not want to get into a winless debate over the “Juror No. 2” release or the merits of “Megalopolis” with said person, they don’t have to be hard to buy gifts for. The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informed. While Christopher Nolan dreams up his next film, fans can tide themselves over by revisiting his modern classic “Interstellar,” which will be back in IMAX theaters on the weekend of Dec. 6, followed by the home release of a new collector’s edition on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray ($59.95). A third disc in the set, available Dec. 10, contains more than two hours of bonus content, like a never-before-seen storyboard sequence, and new interviews with Nolan, producer Emma Thomas and famous fans Peter Jackson and Denis Villeneuve . Elaine May does not give interviews anymore. But thankfully that didn’t deter writer Carrie Courogen, who did a remarkable job stitching together the life of one of our culture’s most fascinating, and prickly, talents. “Miss May Does Not Exist” is full of delightful anecdotes about the sharp and satirical comedian who gained fame as one half of Nichols and May and went on to direct films like “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Mikey and Nicky.” Courogen writes about May’s successes, flops and her legendary scuffles with the Hollywood establishment. It’s a vital companion to Mark Harris’ biography of Mike Nichols . Macmillan. $30. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has an exclusive new “Matrix” sweatshirt for sale in conjunction with its Cyberpunk exhibition. Brain Dead Studios designed and created several items, including the black hoodie ($140), a white rabbit tee ($54) and a pint glass ($18). If you can’t make it to Los Angeles to check out the “Color in Motion” exhibit for yourself, the Academy Museum also has a beautiful new companion book for sale ($55) charting the development of color technology in film and its impact. It includes photos from films like “The Red Shoes,” “Vertigo,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and images of rare prints from the silent era. The Academy Museum Store is having a sale (20% off everything) from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. Related Articles Things To Do | US airports with worst weather delays during holiday season Things To Do | The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels Things To Do | These holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more Things To Do | ‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not moderately entertained? Things To Do | Beer pairings for your holiday feasts Want to look like a real film festival warrior, the kind who sees five movies a day, files a review and still manages to make the late-night karaoke party? You’re going to need the ultimate status tote from the independent streaming service MUBI . Simple, to-the-point and only for people in the know. $25. Film magazines may be an endangered species, but print is not dead at The Metrograph . Manhattan’s coolest movie theater is starting a biannual print publication “for cinephiles and cultural connoisseurs alike.” The first issue’s cover art is by cinematographer Ed Lachman (“Carol”), and contributors include the likes of Daniel Clowes, Ari Aster, Steve Martin and Simon Rex. There’s also a conversation with Clint Eastwood. It’s currently available for pre-order and will be in bookstores Dec. 10 for $25 ($15 for Metrograph members). This is not a book about filmmaking styles, camera angles and leadership choices. It’s literally about what directors wear. “How Directors Dress: On Set, in the Edit, and Down the Red Carpet” ($40) has over 200 archival photos of filmmakers in action: Spike Lee in his basketball caps, Sofia Coppola in her Charvet button-ups, Steven Spielberg’s denim on denim and many more. With a forward by the always elegant Joanna Hogg and writing from some of the top fashion journalists, it’s a beautiful look at how filmmakers really dress for work — and might even be a source of inspiration.
President-elect Trump's the next director of the FBI would be a serious mistake that could haunt America for decades, writes historian and journalist Garrett M. Graff in a op-ed. Patel's only qualification for the post seems to be that he is fiercely loyal to Trump and willing to do his bidding, writes Graff. He argues that the agency has a long history of independence in its post-Hoover years, in part because directors serve 10-year terms that overlap presidencies. (Trump wants to break with that tradition and oust current director Christopher Wray three years early.) "What this independence illustrates is that the FBI is not, as many MAGA loyalists believe, some liberal bastion of wokeness," writes Graff, who points out that no Democrat has ever served as permanent director of the agency. "Trump has been clear in what he is trying to do with a nominee like Mr. Patel: He wants to bend and break the bureau and weaponize it against those he sees as his political enemies and domestic critics," writes Graff. Putting someone like Patel in charge even for a few years "could cause grave, lasting harm to the institution," he adds. That harm would come from the promotion of like-minded people into top positions, with those choices shaping "the bureau for decades." (Read the .)
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US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and FinlandIt’s that time of year when proposed budget numbers get floated for towns and school boards to consider, with details now being presented in workshops for the weeks ahead. That includes Londonderry, where the budget work is underway to study all things in the school district and where money can be best spent while striving to keep taxpayers and their wallets happy. Superintendent Dan Black presented his hundreds of pages outlining his fiscal 2026 budget proposal before the school board at a meeting on Nov. 26, an early look at some numbers and how money might be spent in the most fiscally responsible way possible. Black’s proposed $89,116,875 number is a responsible one, he said at the meeting. That number does not include any warrant articles that may appear on the ballot next March. How to bring full-day kindergarten to town remains a priority, officials said. In addition to kindergarten, it’s also a hope to convince voters to approve a plan that includes bringing the district’s school administrative offices to a new location so as not to have to continue to pay to lease space on Kitty Hawk Landing. Last year, a warrant article had asked voters to approve a $34.2 million project to expand Moose Hill, but failed to pass at the polls. Now updated plans for how to move forward will be proposed to voters at the polls next March, a more pared down project that could cost less. Black said the proposed numbers are less than last year, but still maintain the quality of education in Londonderry for its students. “It’s a very solid plan,” Black said at the meeting. The superintendent said he is optimistic about how voters will receive the updated Moose Hill full-day kindergarten and SAU office plan. Black said the budget numbers he put forward showed ways to find efficiency with personnel, shifting programs and staff and making sure all district goals remain intact. There have been “tough” decisions made, the superintendent added. In addition to the proposed operating budget, warrant articles could include several requests that appear every year including money to support buildings and grounds, technology, equipment, and money for vehicles/machinery. Black said he remained very hopeful voters will support the budget and the Moose Hill, full-day kindergarten plan along with a new SAU location project. “I’m planning for a positive vote,” Black said at a recent meeting. And if it didn’t pass, Black said that would be a conversation for next year’s budget process. School board officials along with administration and budget committee members will continue workshops in the weeks ahead prior to finalizing numbers by Jan. 7. Meetings to follow include a public hearing on the budget on Jan. 14; Feb. 7 is the annual Deliberative Session at Londonderry High School and voters head to the polls on March 11. ldnews@unionleader.com
Navi Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Largest Cuboid Anamorphic Screen has been launched at Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai. It is believed that this will revolutionize in-mall advertising for various brands. The cuboid anamorphic screen is named Aayam. “Aayam means dimensions, and Nexus Seawoods and Sand O Investments are ready to change the dimensions of in-mall advertising. The Mall becomes the first in Maharashtra to feature such a cutting-edge 3D screen, offering brands an unparalleled opportunity to create immersive, captivating content that leaves a lasting impact on consumers,” Sanjyot Vaidya, Founder of S and O Investments, said. S and O investments have partnered with Nexus Seawoods on the launch of Aayam. Strategically positioned at the heart of the mall's central atrium, the Aayam screen offers a 360-degree, distortion-free visual experience. This 15 feet wide, 9 feet high cuboid will elevate advertising to new heights, giving brands a powerful tool to showcase product launches, promotions, and interactive campaigns in a format that grabs attention and fosters deep brand recall. Suspended several feet above the ground, visible from all four sides, Aayam is engineered for stability and designed to create a mesmerizing experience for shoppers and brand partners alike, claimed the management of Nexus. “The 3D screen is suspended at a height where visitors can enjoy the visuals without any 3D glasses,” said Jayen Naik, Chief Operations Officer of Nexus Malls, said. Nishank Joshi, Chief Marketing Officer of Nexus Select Malls, believes, “Aayam represents the future of storytelling, enabling businesses to engage with their audience in a way that is truly unforgettable and unique. By combining state-of-the-art technology with creative possibilities, we’re setting a new benchmark in retail and ensuring that brands can leave an impeccable impression on their target consumers.” This dynamic anamorphic screen provides brands with a sustainable, interactive platform to connect with the growing and diverse population of Navi Mumbai. With Aayam, brands now have the chance to capture attention and deliver their message in a highly innovative format, ensuring that their presence resonates with today’s tech-savvy and experience-driven shoppers. Nexus Malls have tied up with content creators who would help make the ‘creatives’ compatible with the screen. Vaidya, said, “This pioneering collaboration marks a significant milestone in the world of in-mall advertising. With our specialized Mall Division dedicated to creating innovative out-of-home solutions, we are confident that AAYAM will redefine the advertising experience, by providing brands with an unmatched opportunity to engage with a dynamic audience in a groundbreaking and futuristic manner.” The biggest challenge Nexus faced was to suspend the cuboid as the mall had no pillers at the atrium to do so. Since a year’s brainstorming and surverys, the team came up with a design to have the cuboid in suspended form. “There were no pillars to hang and we could not keep on the floor as this not ground floor and we have a basement below. Finally, we came up with a solution of suspending it in an angle which is perfect for the public to view,” Rahill Nasir Ajjani, Regional Director- West, Nexus Malls, said.CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release - TC Energy Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TC Energy) today announced that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem its Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series 1 (Series 1 Shares) and Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series 2 (Series 2 Shares) on Dec. 31, 2024. As a result, subject to certain conditions: (a) the holders of Series 1 Shares have the right to choose one of the following options with regard to their shares: 1. to retain any or all of their Series 1 Shares and continue to receive a fixed rate quarterly dividend; or 2. to convert, on a one-for-one basis, any or all of their Series 1 Shares into Series 2 Shares and receive a floating rate quarterly dividend, and (b) the holders of Series 2 Shares have the right to choose one of the following options with regard to their shares: 1. to retain any or all of their Series 2 Shares and continue to receive a floating rate quarterly dividend; or 2. to convert, on a one-for-one basis, any or all of their Series 2 Shares into Series 1 Shares and receive a fixed rate quarterly dividend. Should a holder of Series 1 Shares choose to retain their shares, such shareholders will receive the new annual fixed dividend rate applicable to Series 1 Shares of 4.939 per cent for the five-year period commencing Dec. 31, 2024 to, but excluding, Dec. 31, 2029. Should a holder of Series 1 Shares choose to convert their shares to Series 2 Shares, holders of Series 2 Shares will receive the floating quarterly dividend rate applicable to the Series 2 Shares of 5.401 per cent for the three-month period commencing Dec. 31, 2024 to, but excluding, Mar. 31, 2025. The floating dividend rate will be reset every quarter. Should a holder of Series 2 Shares choose to retain their shares, such shareholders will receive the floating quarterly dividend rate applicable to Series 2 Shares of 5.401 per cent for the three-month period commencing Dec. 31, 2024 to, but excluding, Mar. 31, 2025. The floating dividend rate will be reset every quarter. Should a holder of Series 2 Shares choose to convert their shares to Series 1 Shares, holders of Series 1 Shares will receive the new fixed quarterly dividend rate applicable to the Series 1 Shares of 4.939 per cent for the five-year period commencing Dec. 31, 2024 to, but excluding, Dec. 31, 2029. Beneficial owners of Series 1 Shares and Series 2 Shares who want to exercise their right of conversion should communicate as soon as possible with their broker or other nominee and ensure that they follow their instructions in order to meet the deadline to exercise such right, which is 5 p.m. (EST) on Dec. 16, 2024. Any notices received after this deadline will not be valid. As such, it is recommended that this be done well in advance of the deadline in order to provide the broker or other nominee with time to complete the necessary steps. Beneficial owners of Series 1 or Series 2 Shares who do not provide notice or communicate with their broker or other nominee by the deadline will retain their respective Series 1 Shares or Series 2 Shares, as applicable, and receive the new dividend rate applicable to such shares, subject to the conditions stated below. The foregoing conversions are subject to the conditions that: (i) if TC Energy determines that there would be less than one million Series 1 Shares outstanding after Dec. 31, 2024, then all remaining Series 1 Shares will automatically be converted into Series 2 Shares on a one-for-one basis on Dec. 31, 2024, and (ii) if TC Energy determines that there would be less than one million Series 2 Shares outstanding after Dec. 31, 2024, then all of the remaining outstanding Series 2 Shares will automatically be converted into Series 1 Shares on a one-for-one basis on Dec. 31, 2024. In either case, TC Energy will issue a news release to that effect no later than Dec. 23, 2024. 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