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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Serbia's Exit festival to go ‘into exile' amid government pressure over student protests
One of Europe's largest music festivals will no longer be held in Serbia and could go 'into exile' in Germany or a neighbouring Balkan state after Belgrade withheld funding over its support of the country's anti-corruption student protesters. Exit festival, which is held every July in a medieval bastion fortress in Serbia's second city, Novi Sad, was founded in 2000 by student activists from the protest movement that helped topple Slobodan Milošević. Affordable ticket prices and starry lineups mean it has acquired a reputation as Europe's premier music event with a social conscience, with 210,000 people from more than 80 countries attending in 2024. On Friday, however, Exit's organisers announced that its 25th anniversary edition from 10 to 13 July this year 'will be the last to take place' in Serbia, citing 'undemocratic pressures' from the government of the president, Aleksandar Vučić. Novi Sad has emerged as the hub of the protests that have swept the Balkan state since a concrete canopy collapsed on to a busy pavement at the city's central station last year, killing 14 people. On its social media channels, Exit has endorsed the demands of student protesters, calling for the resignation of the responsible minister and a full investigation into the disaster. The festival has donated food and sleeping bags to protesters blocking access to universities and municipal buildings, and plans to give student activists their own stage at this year's festival. The festival's outspoken stance appears to have drawn the ire of the government, with authorities withholding about €1.5m in national and regional tourism grants and some sponsors dropping out. 'The only way we could continue the festival beyond this year is if we decided not to be free from political influence,' said Exit's founder, Dušan Kovačević, explaining that his festival needs about 15% direct government funding to remain affordable but usually brings approximately €25m into the Serbian economy every year. 'And we cannot be threatened.' Authorities say their 'strategic repositioning' is not politically motivated, blaming financial pressures for being unable to provide support. 'They are trying to govern by fear,' Kovačević said. 'That's not the way to go, especially in a country a political history like Serbia's.' Kovačević said he was in talks to hold 'Exit in exile' iterations of the festival from 2026 after receiving invitations to hold musical events in Germany and several countries in the Balkans, as well as in Egypt. 'We may do it for one year, or maybe two or maybe five,' he added. This year's festival has a lineup that includes the Prodigy, Sex Pistols, the French producer DJ Snake and the Russian singer Nina Kraviz. Asked whether Exit would leave its home country permanently, the festival's organisers said: 'It remains too early to say if or under what conditions the festival will return to Serbia.' The government has been approached for comment.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Alien: Earth' trailer: Noah Hawley's FX series drops biggest Predator crossover tease yet
FX has released the first trailer for Alien: Earth, the upcoming science fiction prequel series from Fargo creator Noah Hawley. The show is set in the year 2120 and brings the Alien franchise to Earth for the first time in a major storyline. The trailer outlines a familiar premise with new elements. A research vessel from Weyland-Yutani crashes into Prodigy City, one of several corporate-controlled zones on Earth. On board the ship: five unidentified life forms. As one character in the trailer says, 'This ship collected five different life forms from the darkest corners of the universe. Monsters… Invasive species. Predatory.' That phrasing, along with some audible clicking sounds in the trailer, has prompted speculation among fans about a potential crossover with the Predator franchise. The two universes have intersected before, most notably in the Alien vs. Predator films, but Alien: Earth would be the first time the crossover is introduced within a television narrative. The official synopsis describes a world dominated by five corporations — Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold — where humans coexist with synthetics and cyborgs. A major development occurs when the CEO of Prodigy unveils a new class of beings: hybrids, robots embedded with human consciousness. The story follows Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler), the first prototype hybrid, as she and others encounter the dangerous life forms brought to Earth by the crashed vessel. The trailer includes brief glimpses of known creatures from the Alien series, including facehuggers and xenomorphs, but leaves the identities of the other species undisclosed. Also starring Alex Lawther and Timothy Olyphant, the show appears to combine corporate sci-fi themes with survival horror elements. Alien: Earth will premiere on FX and stream on Disney+ starting August 12.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alien: Earth Trailer Features a Terrifying Xenomorph
FX has released the official trailer for , the upcoming sci-fi horror series from Emmy winner Noah Hawley. Alien: Earth is set in the year 2120, two years before the events of 1979's Alien. During this time, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. Prodigy experiences a technological breakthrough with hybrids, a humanoid robot with human consciousness. The first prototype is Wendy (Sydney Chandler). 'After Weyland-Yutani's spaceship collides into Prodigy City,' the official synopsis reads, 'Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.' The trailer teases the return of a xenomorph that wreaks havoc on the crew trying to tame it. Watch the Alien: Earth trailer below (watch more videos): The rest of Alien: Earth's ensemble includes Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Alex Lawther as CJ Hermit, Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, Essie Davis as Dame Silvia, Adarsh Gourav as Slightly, Kit Young as Tootles, David Rysdahl as Arthur, Babou Ceesay as Morrow, Jonathan Ajayi as Smee, Erana James as Curly, Lily Newmark as Nibs, Diêm Camille as Siberian, and Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins. Alien: Earth is a prequel series to Alien, Ridley Scott's groundbreaking sci-fi movie. It marks the first time the Alien franchise has been depicted on television. Hawley is a writer, director, and executive producer on Alien: Earth. Additional executive producers include Scott, David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales, and Clayton Krueger. Alien: Earth will have eight episodes, with the first two premiering on August 12 on FX. Episodes will also be available to stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Originally reported by Dan Girolamo on SuperHeroHype. The post Alien: Earth Trailer Features a Terrifying Xenomorph appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Geek Tyrant
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Awesome Full Trailer For ALIEN: EARTH - Synthetic Soldiers Vs. Xenomorphs — GeekTyrant
FX has unleashed the full trailer for Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth and this series looks pretty freakin' awesome! I've very exciuted about this show and it looks like Hawley has made someing that Alien fans are going to enjoy. In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, 'Wendy' and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. According to previously released details, the series will feature five different monsters, making this easily one of the most creature-heavy entries in the franchise's history. The story centers on Wendy, a character played by Sydney Chandler. Wendy's a new kind of character for the Alien universe as she's a human-robot hybrid with 'a child's brain in a bot's body.' She seems to lead a group of synthetic soliders against the alien threat. Hawley explained: 'Sydney's character is someone who's trying to figure out what her role is in this world and, on some level, the age-old question of, does humanity deserve to survive?' The series also stars Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, Alex Lawther as Hermit, and Babou Ceesay as Morrow, along with Essie Davis, Adrian Edmondson, David Rysdahl, Lily Newmark, and many more. FX's Alien: Earth is executive-produced by Hawley, alongside franchise legend Ridley Scott, as well as David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales, and Clayton Krueger. Alien: Earth premieres August 12 on FX and Hulu.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 predictions: 3 superstars who can win the Women's ladder match
Image via WWE WWE Money in the Bank will feature a high-stakes ladder match for the women's division, like every year. The next WWE Premium Live Event set to captivate the fans each year is Money in the Bank. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, June 7th, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The venue last played host to Monday Night RAW's debut on Netflix and will return for the PLE this week. One of the top highlights of the show will feature the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. Six competitors will attempt to climb the ladder and retrieve the briefcase hanging above the ring. The winner would receive a Women's title match at any time and place of their choice. With the power possessed inside the MITB briefcase that can change careers, here are the three top contenders who can win the match this year: 3. Roxanne Perez The year 2024 in WWE NXT belonged to none other than Roxanne Perez. The Prodigy carried the developmental territory on her back as the dominant NXT Women's Champion. She signed with Monday Night RAW two weeks ago and made a huge impact on her first night itself by qualifying for the Money in the Bank ladder match. With a year of success under her belt and highly popular among the fans, Perez stands a big chance to climb the ladder and grab the coveted briefcase. 2. Giulia The WWE Universe speculated for months before Giulia arrived in WWE NXT last year. Within months of her debut, The Beautiful Madness made a huge impact with top-tier matches and won the NXT Women's title at the start of 2025. With less than a year since her arrival, Giulia has already become a part of SmackDown and qualified for the Money in the Bank match in her debut performance on the blue brand, making her a top contender to emerge victorious at the PLE. 1. Stephanie Vaquer Much like Giulia, her international sensation counterpart, Stephanie Vaquer had a very similar road. The Dark Angel, within months of her NXT debut, was holding both the NXT Women's and North American titles at the same time. Her short yet remarkable tenure landed her a spot on Monday Night RAW last week and she also qualified for the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. With a huge ovation received on her first night on RAW and all the success backing her caliber, La Primera can be the one to win MITB this Saturday. Also read: Mariah May WWE NXT debut: 3 feuds that could instantly make her a star
