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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Colombian ‘Narcos' Producer Dynamo Hires Angélica Guerra to Drive International Growth (Exclusive)
Angélica Guerra, a former top executive at Apple, Sony, Colombian free-to-air network Caracol Televisión and Telemundo, has joined Dynamo, the Colombian production company and production services firm that has worked on the likes of hit crime drama Narcos and One Hundred Years of Solitude, as a partner and chief strategy officer. She will also lead two newly launched business units called Franchises and Unscripted. The hire underlines Dynamo's ambition for international growth. With it, the company said it 'is poised to accelerate its global ambitions, innovate across genres, and further solidify its position as a leader in premium content production.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Israel-Iran Conflict Dominates Global News Peter Chan's Noir Drama 'She's Got No Name' Debuts in Shanghai After "Experimental" Two-Part Overhaul 'Ne Zha 2' Director: China's Animation Boom Must Lead to Creative Risk, Not Repetition With offices in Bogota, Mexico, New York, and Madrid, Dynamo, founded in 2006, has so far developed and produced 26 series and 49 feature films for the likes of Netflix (Narcos, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Wild District etc), Amazon (Falco, Medellin, The Head of Joaquin Murrieta etc), and Starzplay (Malayerba). Its films have included The 33, Mile 22, American Made, and Gemini Man. With more than 25 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, Guerra's leadership of the two new divisions will also help with 'further broadening the company's footprint in both scripted and unscripted formats,' Dynamo said. 'In her most recent role, Guerra spent five years as head of Apple TV+ for Latin America, leading the content strategy for Spanish-speaking audiences worldwide,' Dynamo said. As senior vp of production for Latin America and U.S. Hispanic at Sony Pictures Television, she oversaw a slate of original primetime series that included the likes of Metastasis, the Spanish-language adaptation of Breaking Bad, and local-language versions of such nonscripted formats as Shark Tank, X Factor, and Got Talent. Before that, during her tenure at Caracol, she helped the company expand its international presence. 'Angélica's arrival as a partner marks a milestone in our growth strategy, propelling us into newbusiness areas that align with the evolving needs of our industry,' said Dynamo CEO Andrés Calderón. 'Her leadership, experience, and strategic vision are widely recognized, and we're confident she will be instrumental in Dynamo's international expansion.' Guerra is ready for her new challenge. 'Dynamo has built an extraordinary legacy of bold, high-quality storytelling that resonates globally. I'm thrilled to join this talented team at such a pivotal moment, as we expand into new formats and push creative boundaries,' she said. 'With the launch of the Unscripted division, we'll focus on discovering, creating, and adapting the most innovative formats for Latin American audiences and beyond. Meanwhile, our Franchises division will develop fiction properties with the potential to grow across multiple seasons and platforms.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Glastonbury 2025: post your questions for drag legend Bimini
Roll up, roll up! This year you can find the Guardian's ringleaders – OK, interviewers – from Friday through to Sunday at noon on the Astrolabe stage, with cracking conversation between culture's most exciting minds and our journalists Zoe Williams and Miranda Sawyer. On Saturday, get up close and magical with the illusionist formerly known as Dynamo, AKA Steven Frayne, fresh from his 47-date residency in Soho. Here's hoping he can magic away any lurking rain clouds. Then on Sunday, it's garage-rock rapscallions Pete Doherty and Carl Barât of the Libertines, who'll be talking to us before they dash off to their Pyramid stage performance. Kicking things off on Friday, Bimini will be charting their rise from their breakout moment on RuPaul's Drag Race in 2021 to being a multi-hyphenate punk-drag storyteller – pop artist, podcaster, published author, you name it. The Great Yarmouth-born, non-binary fashionista has become a key advocate of activism through drag and for the LGBTQIA+ community. Expect a frank conversation featuring their trademark wit, as they discuss anything from the power of drag and life outside the gender binary to how to pull off the best festival fit and look fierce in the shower queue. Want to hear their hot takes? Let us know! Please post your questions in the comments section below and the best will get asked on stage. And if you can't be on the front row this year, you'll be able to read what happened – and what our guests got grilled with – later on the Guardian's website.
Kiwiblog
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Kiwiblog
Guest Post: PM must reverse the ‘Power of General Competence' to stop activism in local government
A guest post by a reader: As powerless ratepayers face the ongoing tyranny of marxist councils over rates bills and the local government minister's repeated demands for sensible spending fall on deaf ears, the Prime Minister continues to ignore the obvious solution. Requests by Simon Watts imploring Tauranga and other councils to rein in the wasteful spending are ignored as renegade mayors like Mahe Drysdale go crazy (like kids in a sweet shop) giving away taxpayer owned land to Maori and other corrupt, wasteful spending. Reversing 'the power of general competence' legislated by socialist Helen in the early 2000s, would force attention back on delivery of essential services, rein in rates rises and improve the standard of living of long suffering rate payers. Unlike Trump who goes in like a bull-at-a-gate and changes things, our PM and ministers stand by wringing their hands timidly asking marxist councillors and staff to do the right thing. This is like so much virtue signalling on an issue Simeon Brown was threatening to address before he was promptly moved to the health ministry early this year…. curiouser and curiouser. Instead a deflecting Willis now turns our attention to a task akin to pushing back the tide: lowering supermarket prices; admirable, but probably impossible. Luxon showed that he is quite capable of some slick sleight of hand when it suits his purposes. (to get a budget over the line) Consider the pay parity bill. Now you see Labour's old version, then, faster than Dynamo, the new improved bill produced out of Brook van Veldon's hat, was passed into law under urgency. If the government genuinely wanted to help struggling New Zealanders they would have begun enacting the bill reversal in 2023. However it suits them to virtue signal and let councils carry out race based policies they profess to be against and can blame them for. They lie. The force working in government, so Luxon doesn't have to, is opportunist Tama Potaka, winning Hamilton West in the 2022 by-election, knowing Labour were heading for the wilderness. Luxon, forgetting his election promises and intent on taking his own path (like Ardern) once in power, has given full rein to Potaka, his Maori spokesperson, a new star. Speaking out on issues, referring to New Zealand as Aoteroa New Zealand in the House and else where without a murmur of dissent from so called tough commentators like Mike Hosking, who has coined the late Bob Jones' 'Maorification of NZ' as his own. When questioned Luxon defers from knowning or owning that nasty term. He mostly leaves that unpalatable stuff to his activist Maori spokesperson. Tut tutting on Twitter (X) when Seymour spoke of 'racist' media questions and of Maori targetted spending as 'racist'. (Seen as the ultimate taboo by the radical media ideologues.) Potaka is all business Tony Vaughn on Breaking Views opines: 'Tama Potaka is not a moderate. He is the acceptable face of racial separatism. A handsome cipher in a navy-blue suit, offering respectable cover for policies that are, in effect, apartheid with PR spin.' I couldn't have put it better. No doubt Potaka had a say in forcing the vote forward on Maori wards to this year's election so even those councils who voted against; their Maori wards have another term before they cease. Seymour folded like a wet umbrella on that one (not being the master of the behind -the-scenes tantrum like Winston) I know our city voted against Maori wards back in 2019 during the year, so come the election that year, there were none. Easy peasy. Luxon fires on all cylinders, speaking with authority, when he is one step removed from the decision. Consider the punishment doled out to to the Maori MPs for their 'Haka of Victimhood' (to quote Shane Jones) with 3 weeks ban and removal of pay. I wouldn't like his chances arguing the point against fiery Collins and Peters. However he can quite rightly say that the powerful privileges committee decision is final. And never waver. In the end they are carrying the can, not him and that is just the way he likes it. He lacks the courage of his convictions, necssary for real leadership. This decision will count in the government's favour, with a public sick of the Maori Party's antics. And it is a just decision considering the baptism of fire Seymour had gone through, from the shonky running of the Treaty Principles Bill's select committee; the ungracious behaviour of 'activists' Luxon and Potaka; with official records which will conceal corrupt counting methods and processes; culminating in a dramatic intimidating adult tantrum gaining global attention for all the wrong reasons. Also given the Maori Party leaders' sketchy attendance record in the House where they get paid whether there or not, losing three weeks pay might just about even it up! The Maori Party, unused to accountability, are finally finding their actions have consequences. Hard of hearing Speaker, Mr Brownlee who could have stopped the clown show before it got underway (by cutting the live feed for a start) will be most unpopular if he, in his quest to incorporate all things Maori into parliament, thinks rude imbecilic behaviour like this counts as 'Te Kanga' (behavioural guidelines for living with others) And here was I under the impression that mythical 'obligations to the treaty' were to be REMOVED not added, as part of the Coalition Agreement. If you are to get your point across you will have to brush up on your tantrum technique, David!
Auto Blog
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Amazon is selling a ‘very bright' $44 solar-powered lantern for $20, and it's ‘perfect for emergencies or camping'
Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you are hanging in the backyard or spending a night outdoors at a camping site, you need the proper lighting to keep you safe. For those who want something that is portable and battery-powered, we found the perfect product for you. The Dynamo Hand Crank Solar-Powered Lantern is the solution to all your outdoor lighting needs. The device is now on sale at Amazon for just $20, saving you 55% on this highly-rated fixture. Dynamo Hand Crank Solar-Powered Lantern, $20 (was $44) at Amazon The best part about this lantern is that it can be powered in four different ways. It can be powered by three triple A batteries (not included), plugged into the included AC adaptor, or by using the hand crank or solar panel to charge the included 1200mAh rechargeable battery. Each minute of cranking delivers 20 minutes of light and it takes six hours to be fully charged via solar power. The lighting offers three brightness modes — high, medium, and low — that are powered by 36 LED bulbs that can last up to 100,000 hours before burning out or needing a replacement. 'Perfect for emergencies or camping,' wrote one reviewer. 'Unlike the older lanterns that used incandescent bulbs, the LED bulbs stay cool, which can be an important feature when used in hot weather or around children who might bump into the lantern. The light emitted by the LEDs is bright white.' A second shopper said, 'This lantern is amazing! It's easy to charge with the hand crank and it's very bright. It's very light, durable, and easy to use. Perfect for power outages.' The device measures 5.25 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 10 inches high, so it's compact enough to take with you on any type of outdoor excursion. It features a USB charging port that is compatible with phones, tablets, and other small electronic devices. Plus, if you're on the go, you can use the lantern's carrying handle or hook to hang it from a camping tent or wall. 'Amazing,' wrote a third customer. 'Loved it! Literally the best battery life and I did not turn it off for three days.' Add this $20 solar-powered lantern to your cart ASAP before the limited-time deal ends. Trust us, you'll use it in more ways than one. About the Author Victoria Garcia View Profile
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Surges Ahead With $2B Ethernet Push and $1B NVLink Wins
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) stands against other AI stocks on Wall Street's radar. On June 3rd, Citi analyst Atif Malik reiterated a Buy rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) with a $180.00 price target. The analysts have pointed out Nvidia's strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) networking, highlighting the company's efforts to optimize compute and storage with its networking operating system, Dynamo. Dynamo is intended to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership for tokens per second per user. Moreover, the company's first-quarter results have demonstrated a significant 64% quarter-over-quarter growth in its networking segment, backed by both scale-up and scale-out products. This growth has, in turn, led to the company's remarkable 86.17% year-over-year revenue growth and 70.11% gross profit margin. A close-up of a colorful high-end graphics card being plugged in to a gaming computer. The company's NVLink solutions have grossed over $1 billion in sales. Meanwhile, its Spectrum-X (Ethernet) portfolio has achieved two new customers, contributing to a quarterly run-rate of $2 billion. Even though Infiniband is the gold standard for hyperscalers, Ethernet is also becoming a preferred choice due to its familiarity. Discussing the NVLink, analysts noted that this specialized scale-up platform connects 72 GPUs and benefits larger language models. Customers can purchase only the components they need for their AI infrastructure, such as super NICS and switches, without having to purchase the entire stack. Noting Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) in relation to NVLink, the analysts said that while copper is low power and cost-effective, it can create noise on the PCB. Placing optics next to ASICs will help the company to eliminate the need for additional digital signal processors and retimers, optimizing its AI networking solutions even further. NVIDIA specializes in AI-driven solutions, offering platforms for data centers, self-driving cars, robotics, and cloud services. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
