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Macron says France, South Korea to invest US.15 billion to support audiovisual industry

Macron says France, South Korea to invest US$1.15 billion to support audiovisual industry

Published by Sam Flores

SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE: France and South Korea will invest one billion euros (US$1.15 billion) to support the audiovisual and entertainment sector, President Emmanuel Macron said as he brought together some of the world’s top entertainment bosses for a summit on the future of cinema. The summit, which takes place in the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence near Nice, hopes to forge new alliances and spur action to support the film industry as it faces threats from artificial intelligence and increasing competition from streaming platforms. More than 200 guests from 55 countries including Hollywood star George Clooney gathered for the Lumiere summit, a nod to Auguste and Louis Lumiere, the French brothers considered the inventors of the motion picture. “Together, we are committing one billion euros over five years to create what we have called the Lumiere Partnership, an initiative dedicated to supporting the audiovisual sector and cultural sovereignty,” Macron said at the event co-chaired by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. According to a source familiar with the matter, a 500 million euro contribution will come from France’s …

The future of the UK hydrogen industry

The future of the UK hydrogen industry

Published by skeptic

The UK Hydrogen Energy Association’s Annual Conference brought together the UK hydrogen sector to discuss its progress, challenges, and the transition from potential to realisation. The conversation around the UK’s hydrogen sector has shifted. What was once a discussion on whether hydrogen would play a role in the UK’s energy future has turned into a question of practical implementation to deliver quickly and meet ever-increasing demand. On 9 July 2026, the UK Hydrogen Energy Association convened its Annual Conference, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, customers, and investors to underscore the need for policy consistency and continued investment in hydrogen initiatives. The conference highlighted a shared understanding that the UK hydrogen industry is not merely a sector seeking funding, but a strategic opportunity for the UK to enhance energy security, foster economic development, and achieve its long-term climate goals. The Innovation Platform attended the conference to learn about the latest developments in the hydrogen energy industry, as well as the work needed to maintain momentum and deliver the sector’s full potential. A unified call for …

Could making fewer clothes create a fairer fashion industry?

Could making fewer clothes create a fairer fashion industry?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email Fashion has become remarkably skilled at presenting small improvements as systemic change. A garment made with recycled fibres, a lower-impact collection or a resale scheme may suggest progress, yet the industry continues to manufacture clothes in quantities the planet cannot sustain. For Safia Minney, the pioneering ethical fashion entrepreneur who founded People Tree and went on to establish Fashion Declares, and Indilisi incremental improvements are no longer enough. A genuine response to the climate crisis requires the industry to confront a far more difficult question: how can fashion produce dramatically fewer clothes without abandoning the millions of workers whose livelihoods depend upon making them? Safia Minney, founder of People Tree, Fashion Declares and Indilisi, believes fashion must replace relentless volume with craft, regenerative agriculture and dignified livelihoods (Odi Caspi) “Science tells us that we should be cutting back production and consumption of new clothing by between 75 and 95 per …

Who Run the World? 10 times Beyoncé completely rewrote the industry rules as she turns 45

Who Run the World? 10 times Beyoncé completely rewrote the industry rules as she turns 45

Published by Sam Flores

Beyoncé remains one of the most influential cultural figures in pop history, an unstoppable force who runs the world. Following her historic reign over the global charts, the industry standard has permanently bowed down to her creative genius, leaving the entire world crazy in love. September 4, 2026, marks the flawless icon’s monumental 45th birthday milestone. As global celebrations unleash a unique kind of renaissance magic, her unmatched legacy proves she is still far too bootylicious… (© Avalon) Source link

NFL-How NFL players are becoming game changers in the fashion industry

NFL-How NFL players are becoming game changers in the fashion industry

Published by Sam Flores

Sept 3 : NFL players are remembered for what they do on the field, but what they wear off it has become just as highlight-reel-worthy in recent years, helping both the league and its players harness fashion as a tool to grow their brands. A rising interest in athletes’ game-day outfits has helped the relationship between fashion and sports evolve into a world of opportunity. Nobody knows that better than Kyle Smith, the NFL’s fashion editor, whose job is not only to help players with their style but to teach them about the various ways they can immerse themselves in the fashion industry.   “As I get to talk to our athletes, what I find is maybe they might not know about all the opportunities that exist for them,” Smith said. That includes starting clothing brands or walking shows at Paris Fashion Week, like Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson did in 2024. Fashion is also an approachable way to gain exposure among new and younger audiences. Social media plays …

How the UK can drive forward with rare-earth resilience in the automotive industry

How the UK can drive forward with rare-earth resilience in the automotive industry

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Magnet recycling and rare-earth-free motors offer the UK an opportunity to establish infrastructure, secure feedstock flows, and support innovation in E-motor technologies. Doing so will strengthen national supply chain resilience, reduce dependence on geopolitically sensitive materials, and position the UK as a leader in the emerging circular economy for critical minerals, in the journey toward net zero Imagine a world where the very materials that power our cars and sustain our future are recycled right here in the UK. That’s the vision laid out in a recent report from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) on rare-earth resilience for the UK’s automotive industry. It’s an encouraging glimpse into the future, one where by 2035, the UK could meet a remarkable 25% of its automotive permanent magnet demand through recycling. This potential isn’t just a number on a page – it’s a lifeline that could redefine our relationship with the materials we rely on. Demand for rare-earth permanent magnets The accelerating transition to electric mobility and renewable energy is driving unprecedented demand for rare earth permanent …

Industry Moves for September 2, 2026

Industry Moves for September 2, 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday. Industry Moves Mildred Howard Wins Artists’ Legacy Foundation 2026 Artist Award: The Bay Area artist, who is currently the subject of a retrospective Oakland Museum of California, will receive $25,000 from the Oakland-based nonprofit. Created via a bequest from sculptor Viola Frey, the annual prize honors “a painter or sculptor who has made significant contributions to their field and whose work shows evidence of the hand,” per a release. Past winners include Suzan Frecon, John Outterbridge, Howardena Pindell, and Mary Weatherford, who sat on this year’s jury. Related Articles Anonymous Was A Woman Announces 2026 Environmental Art Grants: Administered in partnership with the New York Foundation for the Arts, the 2026 cycle will give $498,180 to 27 projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists. The winning projects range from a floating food forest on a barge by Mary Mattingly to a nomadic dome for the exchange of Somali ancestral knowledge and contemporary art. The full list of …

From milk to sausage rolls: how vending machines could help tackle UK ‘food deserts’ | Food & drink industry

From milk to sausage rolls: how vending machines could help tackle UK ‘food deserts’ | Food & drink industry

Published by Sam Flores

Fizzy drinks, packets of crisps and bars of chocolate: for decades, vending machines were known as a place to grab a quick snack. Now one family of farmers is trying to change that by bringing vending machines offering fresh milk and local produce – including scotch eggs, sausage rolls and brownies – to villages and other rural locations. Mark James, 70, and his sons Sam, 39, and Jacob, 36, first trialled vending machines as a way of selling their milk directly to consumers, giving themselves more control over the price they receive. “For the first time ever, we’re price makers rather than price takers,” Mark says. “If we weren’t doing [the vending machine business], we’d have to think about giving up milk.” Just under a third (30%) of the 4,500 litres of milk produced each day by the family’s herd of 130 dairy cows at Bodenham in Herefordshire is sold at their 17 Whole Moo World vending machines, located across Herefordshire and the neighbouring counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. The remaining 70% is sold …