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Brendan Carr participates in a panel discussion at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr says the agency has identified 40 rules and regulations for elimination as part of his broader reform initiative.

The 40 rules will be voted on during the FCC’s open meeting later this month. The specific rules have not been identified, but they span more than 17 pages and over 7,600 words, Carr said in a statement this week.

“It’s hard to believe we still have regulations for telegraph, rabbit-ear broadcast receivers, and phone booths on our books,” Carr said. “Starting this month, that will change.”

The rules are part of the initial phases of regulatory reform under Carr’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative announced earlier this year. Other rules and regulations are expected to be identified for modification or elimination in the coming months.

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South Korean producer Barunson E&a has announced it first collaboration with Thai studio Gdh on a film that expands the universe of hit Thai series Delete.

Delete The Movie will be written and directed by Parkpoom Wongpoom, who was also writer-director on the Gdh series, Delete, which was released worldwide on Netflix.

It will expand the story of a mysterious phone that has the power to erase people from existence, but shift the setting to Seoul, with most of the production taking place in Korea. Barunson E&a will be leading the physical production and serve as an investor in the project.

Parkpoom said: “With the story set in a new environment, I believe the narrative of Delete will evolve in really interesting ways”. Producer Nopparat Wattanawaraporn, from iSM Bangkok, added: “Our team is excited to take audiences into an even bigger and more thrilling world of the Delete phone.

Barunson E&a Boards Thai Film ‘Delete The Movie’

Parasite producer Barunson E&a is boarding Thai studio Gdh’s feature Delete The Movie, which is based on the universe created in the Netflix series Delete. Parkpoom Wongpoom will return as director and writer, with the film shifting the action to the South Korean capital, Seoul. Delete The Movie explores an ominous world where a mysterious phone has the power to erase people from existence. Barunson E&a, known for Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar winner Parasite, launched international operations in 2022 and has since invested in and handled sales on non-Korean titles such as Taiwanese gangster rom-com Miss Shampoo and Vietnamese horror-comedy Don’t Cry, Butterfly. Gdh is known for Asian box office hits such as last year’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies and 2017’s Bad Genius, which was recently adapted as a Hollywood movie produced by Erik Feig and Patrick Wachsberger.

Wicked premiered in theaters on Nov. 22 with an impressive length of 2 hours and 40 minutes, and a second part is set to premiere in November 2025. However, even with the extensive length, director Jon M. Chu wasn't able to fit in all the scenes he wanted to.

Early in Wicked, right as Ariana Grande's Glinda starts her throwback to her beginning at Shiz University, she meets her devoted minions: Bowen Yang's Phannee and Bronwyn James' ShenShen. The two, however, go way back, and the newly released deleted scenes will show them exploring their joint past at Miss Cringable’s Twirling Academy, which makes them lifelong friends. As per a clip exclusively shared on Entertainment Weekly, the unofficial queen of Shiz starts her journey with two supportive friends.

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One of the things that made Smallville such a great series was its amazing supporting characters and cast. The show follows a young Clark Kent on his journey to becoming the legendary hero as he tries to find his place in the world, with plenty of familiar names from the comic books and some new to the world of Superman.

Two of the women in Clark's life were Chloe Sullivan and Lois Lane. Chloe was a new character created for Smallville, played by Allison Mack. Mack started on the show in Season 1 and was on it for all 10 years. Lois Lane is the famous comic book character and the love of Clark Kent's life, played by Erica Durance. Lois joins the show in Season 4 as a guest star before becoming a series regular in Season 5. Although the characters are cousins and close friends, the actors who brought them to life...

On Saturday October 12 2024, Nickelodeon broadcasts Transformers: EarthSpark!

Control Alt Delete Season 2 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Transformers: EarthSpark,” titled “Control Alt Delete,” promises to bring excitement and character development to the series. This episode will air on Nickelodeon and is sure to capture the attention of fans.

In “Control Alt Delete,” Hashtag takes on a new role as she helps the Autobots clean up their base. As they sort through old Ghost items, Hashtag begins to feel that her Ghost van alt-mode is no longer relevant. This moment of doubt may lead to some interesting changes for her character. The episode will explore themes of growth and the importance of adapting to new situations.

Meanwhile, the villain Shockwave has his own agenda. He seeks a Ghost hard drive that contains crucial information about Starscream’s master plan. This subplot adds tension and urgency to the episode, as Shockwave...

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During Smallville's ten-season run, the show introduced a lot of new and up-and-coming talent into the entertainment stratosphere. Jensen Ackles appeared on Smallville before he went on to star in his own show, The CW's Supernatural, for a lengthy and successful run. Shawn Ashmore, who portrayed Iceman in the X-Men film franchise, played a character who temporarily steals Clark Kent's powers on two separate occasions. His twin brother, Aaron Ashmore, would later appear in Smallville as Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen. Before she would star as Lois Lane in Man of Steel, Amy Adams played a "Meteor Freak" with an insatiable appetite in the episode "Craving" in 2001.

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The anthology Terror Tuesday: Extreme is inspired by tales told by listeners of a radio show—true horror stories that should make you wonder what you’ve done wrong to torture yourself with such a show. But watching Girl Next Door didn’t really have me squirming in fear or locking my doors. Maybe it’s because I’m not a man, and I’d imagine this one’s targeted at lecherous dudes who don’t know how to control their desires. Anyway, Girl Next Door stars Nat Kitcharit, who international fans such as myself would’ve seen in Delete. Nat plays “Bird,” a man who has just moved into a new apartment with the help of his friend, when suddenly strange things start to occur.

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Why Doesn’t Bird Pick Up His Mom’s Calls?

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In a first for a Thai-produced show, murder-mystery series “Master of the House” has taken the top spot in Netflix’s weekly Global Non-English series chart.

The streamer said that, in its second week of availability, the seven-part series ranked first on its Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list for the week of July 22-28. Additionally, it appeared in the top ten charts of 63 countries and territories.

The show centers around a hugely wealthy diamond merchant who, in high style, uses the occasion of a birthday banquet to shock his family with the news that he has married one of his maids and that the woman will inherit his vast fortune. His subsequent death in a fall from a balcony inevitably sets off a round of infighting between his new wife and his disappointed relatives.

Thailand is a deeply conservative society with a clearly hierarchical culture, which the filmmakers sought to replicate and amplify.

According to Billboard, Beyonce‘s new “Cowboy Carter” album “is poised to set a new mark for the best first-week performance of 2024” thanks to multiple physical versions and strong streaming performance. So it’s no surprise that Gold Derby users are predicting the album to top the chart in its debut week with more than 300,000 equivalent album units based on its combined record sales, individual track sales and online streams. But what about in week two? Users have predicted that as well, and they say Beyonce will stay on top for the tracking period of April 5 through April 11. But one surprise release that wasn’t in our predictions center could dethrone her.

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Beyonce’s last album, “Renaissance,” launched with 332,000 album units in 2022 and spent 14 straight weeks in the top 10, so we can probably expect “Cowboy Carter” to have staying power,...

Join the Johnston family for another heartwarming and entertaining episode of “7 Little Johnstons” this Saturday at 9:00 Pm on TLC. In Season 14’s “More to Love: Breakup, Alt, Delete,” viewers are in for a treat with bonus scenes and plenty of family fun.

The episode kicks off with Trent celebrating his birthday in style with a thrilling go-kart race. Meanwhile, Liz faces the tough task of deleting her relationship from social media, marking a new chapter in her life. Elsewhere, Alex anxiously awaits an answer to his promposal, adding a dose of teenage romance to the mix.

As the older siblings gather to catch up, the family dynamic shines as they share laughter, stories, and updates on their lives. But the surprises don’t end there – Jonah discovers a new challenge to his hobby, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

With its mix of heartwarming moments and unexpected twists,...

††† (Crosses) — the duo of Chino Moreno (Deftones) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez — recruited Run the Jewels rapper El-p for the track “Big Youth” on their 2023 album, Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. Now they’ve teamed up for the song’s music video.

The clip arrives a day after Crosses launched their North American tour. Moreno and Lopez are set to play Denver on Friday (February 9th), with the outing running through March 11th in Seattle. You can get tickets via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

The Rizz-edited video for “Big Youth” is an all-business performance clip that should give fans a glimpse into the duo’s stage show. Strobes and campy video effects overlay Lopez, who’s hunched over his gear as he provides the backbeat and synths, while Moreno paces back and forth while he physically wears the angst in his voice.

Global streaming giant Netflix has made a significant ongoing commitment to production of original content from Southeast Asia and in the Chinese language.

For 2024, Netflix has unveiled a slate of four Chinese-language series, all hailing from Taiwan. From Thailand, it detailed seven series and one film. From Indonesia, it has committed to five films and a series co-written and directed by the consistently successful Joko Anwar, marking his first partnership with the streamer.

Additionally, Netflix has confirmed the appointment of Maya Huang as its head of Chinese-language content.

The moves stand in sharp contrast to the mid-January happenings at rival global streamer Prime Video, which is cutting staff in the region and ending its brief experiment with Southeast Asian originals.

In Indonesia, Netflix says it is broadening its storytelling with a range of genres including comedy, action, fantasy, and sci-fi thrillers.

“Nightmares and Daydreams,” Anwar’s debut project for the company,...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Nicki Minaj freestyles over Drake and Chief Keef’s “All the Parties” on a suprise drop, 21 Savage gets even for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 soundtrack, and Blink-182 revamp an old favorite with their classic lineup. Plus, star-studded tracks from 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Meek Mill, and Charli Xcx and Sam Smith.

Nicki Minaj feat. Drake and Chief Keef, “For All the Barbz” (YouTube)

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††† (Crosses) — the band comprised of singer Chino Moreno (Deftones) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez — have announced a 2024 North American tour. It comes in support of the duo’s first full-length album in nine years, Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete., which is out today.

The “Familiar World Tour” kicks off February 7th in Salt Lake City, Utah, and runs through a March 11th show in Seattle. Pick up tickets via Ticketmaster or StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.

The 2024 run will follow an upcoming series of sold-out Fall 2023 shows in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and San Francisco, as well as a November 18th appearance at the Darker Waves festival in Huntington Beach, California.

The highly anticipated LP is a culmination of the duo’s studio work together following a split with original group member Chuck Doom. A deal with Warner Records was announced in...

Deftones‘ latest studio album, Ohms, dropped in 2020, but it appears the guys are well into the writing phase for their next LP. Speaking on the Gnostic Academy podcast, guitarist Stephen Carpenter said the band is working with producer Nick Raskulinecz on a new album, and they’re eyeing a 2024 release.

“Just in the last couple of months, really — two or three months; well, maybe a little longer now, really; February is when we started … to work on new material for a new record,” Carpenter told Gnostic Academy (as transcribed by Blabbermouth.net). “It’s going good now. It was a little slow at first, but it always is; dragging our feet ain’t nothing new. But we’ve got stuff up and going now, and we’re on a good little momentum at the moment. And we hope to have it all done and out by next spring [or] summer. There...

Tata Takes Bite Of Apple In India

Indian channels aggregator, Tata Play Binge, is soon to incorporate Apple TV+, a first-of-its-kind collaboration for Apple TV+ in India. The move means that series such as “Ted Lasso,” “Shrinking,” “Silo,” “Hijack,” “Foundation,” “Tehran,” “Servant,” “Platonic,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” “Bad Sisters,” “Slow Horses” and “Prehistoric Planet,” and Apple Original Films including “Coda” and “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse,” “Ghosted,” and the recently premiered “The Beanie Bubble” will be available on the platform. The launch is being heralded in an ad campaign fronted by Bollywood superstars Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif.

Apple Original films set to make their debut on Apple TV+ soon include Martin Scorsese‘s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone; spy thriller “Argylle,” with Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena,...

††† (Crosses) — the band featuring singer Chino Moreno (Deftones) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez — have announced their first full-length album in nine years. The LP, titled Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete., arrives October 13th, and features this just-released single “Invisible Hand.”

The album features two prominent guests: rapper El-p on the song “Big Youth” and The Cure’s Robert Smith on the tune “Girls Float † Boys Cry.”

“When we started working on Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete., there was so much more light coming in my life, for numerous reasons,” said Moreno in a press release. “There’s a lot more optimism. Even the darker themes are more romanticized and not coming from a place of despair.”

While Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. marks the proper full-length follow-up to Crosses’ self-titled 2014 debut album, the band has been active the past couple years, releasing a number of singles,...

††† (Crosses) will unveil their long-awaited second album, Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete., on Oct. 13 via Warner Records. The group, Deftones’ Chino Moreno and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez, have previewed the LP, which will feature collaborations with El-p and Robert Smith, with single “Invisible Hand.”

“When we started working on Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete., there was so much more light coming in my life, for numerous reasons,” Moreno said in a statement. “There’s a lot more optimism. Even the darker themes are more romanticized and...

The new-to-Netflix Thai thriller series Delete follows the story of a couple who resort to a mysterious phone camera, which literally deletes people from existence, in order to hide their affair from their partners. Banking on a mysterious camera device that deletes the person being captured through it, Delete's story lets its dark themes take over as the characters struggle to make sense of the sudden disappearances that start taking place. As the story unfolds, Delete moves beyond its simple premise to present a complex story dictated by character choices. The story's real hook lies in the secrets of the characters who try to get their hands on the mysterious camera phone that will let them keep their secrets hidden. Layered with complexities arising from the situations that the characters create for themselves, Delete teases multiple themes to present an eight-episode-long captivating thriller that may just be the ideal...

While the Netflix Top 10 film chart for the week of June 26 remained fairly consistent from the previous week, “The Witcher” Season 3 burst into the English TV chart in first place. Read on for this week’s analysis.

“The Witcher” has been one of the streamer’s most popular series, so when Season 3 – the final one with Henry Cavill – was released last week, it was no surprise it did quite well with 15.2 million views (about 73 million viewing hours divided by the 4.82 runtime for the season). It was the #1 watched show in over 75 countries, including the United States, Canada, and all of Europe and Africa, making the Top 10 in 91 countries total.

The new season of “The Witcher” generated interest in earlier seasons, with Season 1 reentering the chart with 2.2 million views (17.2 million viewing hours).

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The new Netflix Thai drama Delete is packed with twists and turns worthy of a good thriller. The first season has been received very well, but considering its ending, a lot of people will be wondering what’s next. Delete is a series that follows a couple who have been unfaithful to their partners and want to start a new life together. One day, a girl asks the woman to take a picture of her with a unique phone-looking device. Once she takes the photo, the girl disappears, leaving the woman stunned. It turns out that the phone can “delete” people, and this gives the couple an idea. A whirlwind of situations follow as the couple navigate their lives after using the phone and change completely. It’s an interesting series for sure, but a lot of questions were left unanswered at the end of season 1, including a new storyline all together.

It’s a commonly known fact that art reflects culture and society, and movies are no less than art. But I firmly believe that horror movies are a representation of the world and the society they are produced by. Over the years, we’ve seen how the genre adapts with time and brings out new fears that are more relevant to the new generation. Delete may not be a traditional “horror” TV drama, but the way it’s shot, the narrative, and, of course, the broader concept of the whole thing are quite horrifying. So, I think it makes for a good example of what I’m trying to say here.

In our review, we mentioned how Delete bore a resemblance to the early 2000s Japanese technophobia era that ushered in a new wave of horror cinema, including classics like Pulse and Ringu that took the entire world by storm.

From blockbuster Shutter director Parkpoom Wongpoom (Oh) comes a new Thai drama on Netflix titled Delete. The show follows a young man and woman, Aim and Lilly, who are having an affair. Both of their partners will know the truth soon enough. But when Aim and Lilly get their hands on a camera device that removes a person from existence with just one click, they decide to use it to lead a happy life together. A seemingly simple idea creates a dramatic series of events that change Aim and Lilly’s lives for good. I think Delete had the potential to be fantastic, but there are a few things that drag it down. For an 8-part series, mostly everything gets left unanswered by the end of the season, and even if a new chapter is opening up for a potential second season, I think some closure was required to wrap...