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Marvel visual effects workers vote unanimously to unionize

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

By Ramishah Maruf | CNNMarvel Studio’s VFX workers unanimously voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, marking the first time visual effects workers have unionized with IATSE, the union announced Wednesday.The National Labor Relations Board oversaw the election, and the count was held Tuesday after the Marvel employees first filed for this election on August 7.“Today, VFX workers at Marvel Studios spoke with a unanimous, collective voice, demanding fair pay for the hours they work, healthcare, a safe and sustainable working environment, and respect for the work they do,” Mark Patch, VFX Organizer for IATSE, said in a release.Though this union only includes Marvel’s in-house VFX workers, its parent company Disney’s visual effects crews filed for their own election to unionize with the NLRB, and backed by IATSE, at the end of August. Those unionizing VFX workers are behind some of Walt Disney Pictures’ biggest hits, according to IATSE, includin...

All lanes reopen on Vasco Road in East Bay after big rig, van crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

UPDATE: As of 2 p.m., all lanes on Vasco Road have reopened. Original story below. (KRON) -- All lanes are blocked on a major road that connects Contra Costa County and Alameda County. Both the southbound and northbound lanes are shut down on Vasco Road after a big rig and van crashed on Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol.The crash resulted in part of the van to have "impaled" the driver, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page. Officials reported multiple people were injured from this crash that happened around 10:55 a.m., CHP said. However, it is unknown at this time how many were injured and the severity of their injuries. Vasco Road is approximately 20 miles and connects the cities of Livermore and Brentwood. The public is asked to avoid the area at this time. The video above is courtesy of Press.net/Melissa van Ruiten.This story will be updated. Check back as KRON4 learns more.

Cinemark to host Taylor Swift Eras Tour parties

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

(WJW/KRON) – While many fans did not score tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, they can still have a private party with their favorite Swifties. Cinemark announced Wednesday it is offering auditorium rentals for the film debut of “Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour.” USA Today is looking for a ‘Taylor Swift reporter’ The movie opens in theaters on Oct. 13, and private theater rentals begin on Oct. 19. Private Swiftie parties can hold up to 40 guests to watch the 160-minute film. That reserves the auditorium and covers the ticket cost.The movie theater chain is offering the auditoriums for a flat rate of $795.60. That amounts to roughly $20 per person for 40 people. If you have more than 40 in your group, Cinemark will offer a quote. Cinemark will also be offering Taylor Swift merch, including Eras Tour popcorn tubs, cups and mini posters.Cinemark says the rentals will begin on October 19, but you can book now here. There are over 20 Cinemark theaters in the Bay Area -- many of which a...

Trump Lawyer Cleta Mitchell Escaped Georgia Indictment — and Still Leads Election Denial Movement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

When a Georgia court unsealed the grand jury report on the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the first name on its recommended indictments was predictable: President Donald Trump. It’s the second name on the list that jumped out: Cleta Mitchell. The grand jury recommended charging Mitchell for soliciting election fraud, witness interference, making false statements, and a host of other offenses. As a Trump adviser and election attorney, Mitchell played a central role in the effort to stop the certification of the election in Georgia and beyond. She was one of the principal players on the infamous call in which Trump implored Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to find the 11,780 votes he needed to claim victory. And Mitchell brought lawyer John Eastman in to support the fringe legal theory that state legislatures could override the will of their voters. “A movement is stirring,” she wrote to Eastman. “But needs constitutional support.&...

No. 22 Miami plays host to Bethune-Cookman, seeking 3-0 start to season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

Bethune-Cookman (1-1) at No. 22 Miami (2-0), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network)Line: No line, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Miami, 6-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?This could be a great way for Miami to keep finding the depth it’ll need to get through the season. The Hurricanes beat Bethune-Cookman 70-13 last season in the first game of the Mario Cristobal era, getting 76 players on the field at various times. For Bethune-Cookman, it’s another chance against an FBS-level opponent after losing 56-14 to Memphis to open the season.KEY MATCHUPMiami vs. Miami. The Hurricanes are dealing with adversity — a short week after beating Texas A&M on Saturday, the injury scare to All-American safety Kamren Kinchens, and avoiding the noise that comes with returning to the AP Top 25. How Miami handles its business on Thursday will indicate if the maturity level is where Cristobal wants it to be.PLAYERS TO WATCHBethune-Cookman: LB Dearis Thomas has 17 tackles and a sack in the...

Coach feels TCU has mirrored last season’s playoff team. Except these Frogs already have a loss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU is in the same position it was at this point last season before making it to the national championship game. The Horned Frogs are going into their Big 12 opener unranked, still trying to find their way and with nobody talking about them being a playoff contender. What is different this time is TCU (1-1) can’t have another undefeated regular season like the one that carried the Frogs all the way into the four-team College Football Playoff last year in their debut with coach Sonny Dykes, even after losing the Big 12 championship game. “Honestly, our performance thus far this season has probably mirrored our performance a little bit last season,” Dykes said. “We had a better Colorado team we played Week 1. If we had played a really good Colorado team last year, I don’t know how we would have fared in that game.”Dykes has repeatedly said TCU was “probably a slightly below average football team” the first three or four games last season. But that squad just k...

Canada beats Italy to start Davis Cup title defense. U.S., Britain and Czech Republic also win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Canada started the defense of its Davis Cup title by beating Italy 3-0 in the group stage of the finals, with the United States, Britain and the Czech Republic also winning on Wednesday.Alexis Galarneau beat Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (8), 6-4 before Gabriel Diallo also won in straight sets — 7-5, 6-4 — against Lorenzo Musetti to assure victory for the Canadians in the Unipol Arena in Bologna. Galarneau then teamed up with Vasek Pospisil to win the doubles match, too.Canada beat Australia in last year’s final to win the biggest men’s team event in tennis for the first time. Both countries qualified directly to the group stage of the finals, which consists of four groups of four teams — with the top two in each advancing to the Final 8 taking place in Malaga, Spain, in November.Australia opened with a 2-1 loss to Britain in their group in Manchester, England. The Australians lost both singles matches in three sets, with Thanasi Kokkinakis beaten by Jack Drap...

Big Ten reprimands Iowa’s Nico Ragaini for his obscenity-laced comment about officiating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini has been reprimanded by the Big Ten for his comment about officiating in last week’s game against Iowa State, the conference announced Wednesday.Ragaini gave an obscenity-laced response to a reporter Tuesday when asked if he thought Iowa State’s Jeremiah Cooper committed pass interference against him before making an interception in the second quarter.“Is the NCAA or Big Ten going to fine me if I say that’s a (expletive, expletive) call or what? Yeah, I don’t know. I probably shouldn’t have dropped an F-bomb in there, but (expletive) Jesus.”The Big Ten referenced Conference Agreement 10.01, which states, “The Big Ten Conference expects all contests involving a member institution to be conducted without compromise to any fundamental element of sportsmanship. Such fundamental elements include integrity of the competition, civility toward all, and respect, particularly toward opponents and officia...

Aaron Rodgers faces a long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles tendon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

Aaron Rodgers ran onto the field carrying an American flag while a raucous crowd and millions of television viewers eagerly anticipated his debut with the New York Jets.Quickly, it was over.Rodgers’ season ended after just four snaps. Those realistic Super Bowl dreams turned into another nightmare for long-suffering Jets fans once it became clear Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon.An impressive comeback victory over turnover-prone Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills couldn’t hide the reality that the Jets will not have the four-time NFL MVP under center this season.It’s possible Rodgers may never complete a pass for New York.The road to recovery for players coming off a torn Achilles tendon is long and arduous. If he decides to play, Rodgers would be trying a comeback at age 40. Considering he’s contemplated retirement the past few years, it’s unknown whether he will even want to return.Typically, it takes players 9-12 months to recover from surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. Some ...

Early-morning gunfire damages homes in Parker neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:19 GMT

PARKER, Colo. (KDVR) — Two men are facing attempted first-degree murder charges in a shooting Tuesday morning in the Stroh Ranch neighborhood.The Parker Police Department responded to the shooting around 5:45 a.m. The neighborhood had a Flock camera system installed in July, which captured the suspects' license plates. Officers quickly identified the vehicle and arrested 30-year-old James Gomez Deppermann and 23-year-old Aaron Joseph Stelly. Armed teenagers wanted in string of metro robberies Neighbors are grateful the cameras were installed and did their job."I’m glad they have them," neighbor Breon Whelan said. "Hopefully it’ll deter criminal activity just glad they installed them and were able to catch the person from it.""They were able to identify the vehicle and get the suspects same day, so that was pretty cool," Tony Martinez said.Both suspects are facing several charges, including attempted first-degree murder, attempted first-degree assault, tampering with physical evide...