Finite Films & TV has had several recent features showcased at prominent film festivals. Sundance 2025 selected drama "Brides" was recently featured, following the success of Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor's "Dreamers", which played in the Berlinale's Panorama section earlier this year. Additionally, Joshua Oppenheimer's musical "The End" debuted at Telluride, Toronto, and San Sebastian in 2024.
https://deadline.com/2025/07/finite-films-tv-opens-northern-ireland-office-1236459213/Richard Serafini, a former MLB player, is set to face a life sentence without parole after being convicted of murder. The prosecution alleged that he had offered $20,000 to have his wife's wealthy parents killed. Adrienne Spohr, her sister, has been advocating for justice in the case since the 2018 attack on her mother and father in Rocklin, California. Serafini, a San Francisco native, played for several MLB teams including the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds before the incident.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/07/15/MLB-Daniel-Serafini-murder-shooting-father-in-law/8141752604845/Mahatma Gandhi visited London in 1931 for the Round Table conference, where artist Clare Leighton was given permission to sketch his likeness on multiple occasions. The portrait remained in Leighton's collection until her death in 1989 and is now owned by Bonhams, but its current owner or display status are unclear.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/world/2025-07-16-rare-mahatma-gandhi-oil-portrait-sold-for-over-sh26mDomestic tourism in India is experiencing a significant surge, driven by the development of modern infrastructure and the growing purchasing power of the country's middle class. The Indian government has invested heavily in upgrading its transportation networks, including airports and highways, making it easier for tourists to access popular destinations like Goa and Kerala. As a result, cities such as Mumbai and Delhi are seeing an influx of visitors, with many opting for domestic getaways over international travel due to the convenience and affordability offered by India's domestic tourism industry.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1328662-sustainable-tourismThree Indian galleries, including the National Gallery of Modern Art, the India Habitat Centre, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Museum, have expanded their presence in London with a unique showcase. The exhibitions feature works by Indian artists such as M.F. Husain and Nandalal Bhatt, and are part of the city's cultural calendar.
https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/three-indian-galleries-showcase-london-jhaveri-contemporary-vadehra-art-gallery-chemould-prescott-road-11752648806454.htmlIPG Team Beauty won AdExchanger's Programmatic Impact Award for "Trailblazing TV Campaign" with WunderKIND Ads, a programmatic buying platform that delivers non-intrusive, engaging ads within premium inventory on CTV. The campaign, led by Samantha Primack, Vice President of Addressable Strategy & Activation, achieved above-benchmark results and proved the effectiveness of pairing innovative creative with audience-first buying.
https://www.adweek.com/adweek-wire/wunderkind-ads-launches-new-high-impact-programmatic-ctv-pause-ads/Kirsty Coventry, the first woman and first African to lead the Switzerland-based International Olympic Committee (IOC), was inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's Hall of Fame on Saturday. During her visit to Colorado, Coventry met with mayors Erin Mendenhall of Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, discussing the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Games in Salt Lake City.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/07/15/ioc-president-kirsty-coventry-in-the-united-states-for-team-usa-hall-of-fame-ceremony-in-colorado/The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics unveiled their medals in Venice, Italy, featuring a traditional Olympic five-ring symbol with an inscription on the reverse. The medals were presented by President of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation Giovanni Malago, alongside retired Italian athletes Federica Pellegrini and Francesca Porcellato. The medals have been produced by the IPZS state mint and will be awarded to a total of 245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze medalists during the Winter Games, with 137 medals each in the Paralympics.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-07-16/sports/olympics/Italy-showcases-medals-for-2026-Winter-Olympic-Games/2354023A public art project in Palermo, Italy, has unveiled four commissions, including a 30-m high mural of Judge Paolo Balsamo, who was assassinated by the Mafia. The project aims to unite the community against organized crime and symbolizes the strength of the vulnerable to overcome fear. It is part of an effort to address the city's dark past, as recorded by photojournalist Letizia Battaglia, who documented Mafia violence in Sicily.
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