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Apple TV’s 5-Season Sci-Fi Spectacle Delivers a Masterclass in Worldbuilding

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When watching science fiction, feeling immersed in the story's universe goes a long way in getting the viewer to like it — if you feel like you're part of that world, you'll never forget it. That's the power of worldbuilding , the narrative process through which storytellers create the settings of…

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  1. 5 Takeaways From China’s Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival The Hollywood Reporter ·

    Beyond Tony Leung Ka Fai’s win and a big night for local hits, a week of seminars and workshops showed how China’s industry is thinking about AI, global audiences and young talent.

  2. Man gets 12 months' jail, RM250,000 fine for Quran desecration in Pahang Malay Mail ·

    KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — A man was sentenced to 12 months in prison and fined RM250,000 by the Kuantan Sessions Court in Pahang for desecrating the Quran and posting grossly offensive content on social media in February. Judge Harmi Thamri Mohamad imposed the sentence yesterday after S. Vikneswaran…

  3. Every major problem in Middle East caused by Iran's radical Shia clerics, Rubio says Jerusalem Post ·

    "Everywhere you turn, there's one common denominator: the Shia clerics of Iran and their expansionist mentality," Rubio said.

  4. White House confirms Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral summit in China, Iran and nuclear arms on agenda Jerusalem Post ·

    Trump will raise the Iran war with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in China, while US officials say talks on Ukraine will continue separately.

  5. Merkel defends Israel's right to exist, questions disproportionate global criticism Jerusalem Post ·

    Former German chancellor Angela Merkel defended Germany's commitment to Israel, stressed Hamas's responsibility for October 7, and questioned the disproportionate scrutiny of Israel.

  6. Four bidders vie for $2.26m Edwardian house in Melbourne’s east Nine ·

    The winning bidder, a couple who also have a home on the Bellarine Peninsula, paid $200,000 over reserve to secure the property located in a leafy suburb.

  7. A friendship forged on the rugby league fields of New Zealand a century ago ABC News (Australia) ·

    It's been more than 100 years since Awhina and Rita's ancestors travelled from the rugby league fields of New Zealand to Australia.

  8. The Green Report: Wars, El Niño, and COP’s new sales pitch Rappler ·

    MANILA, Philippines – It’s that time of the year again: world leaders and climate action champions come together in Antalya, Turkey, for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) . The climate summit happens as wars inflict massive environmental damage and spark a global oil crisis, a very strong El…

  9. Zosia Mamet Says ‘Girls’ Revival Was “In Talks For A Very Long Time”: “I Kind of Gave Up” Deadline ·

    Nearly 10 years after last playing Shoshanna Shapiro, Zosia Mamet was beginning to think a Girls revival wasn’t in the cards. The actress, who starred in the Lena Dunham-created HBO comedy, admitted that she wasn’t sure the recently announced revival wouldn’t happen after the five-episode project…

  10. Why we can’t stop looking at dogs – and they can’t stop looking back Nine ·

    Two new books explore our ancient, intimate and increasingly complicated relationship with dogs.

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