“The unfortunate fact is this dispute could have been avoided had the West representatives simply arrived earlier,” Zakowski concluded the ruling. “The court is aware the signatures were gathered in roughly two days, but it has also been told [West campaign representative] Ms. Ruhland knew of the statutory requirement… and had been in contact with the Commission that day.” … [Read more...] about Kanye West Blocked From Wisconsin Ballot for Missing Deadline by 14 Seconds
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China Box Office: ‘Mulan’ Is No Hero With $23 Million Debut
Industry players say that Disney may have chosen to put aside the levity and musical numbers of the original animated film for this live-action adaptation in an attempt to appeal to Chinese audiences. Ironically, by Sunday, ticket sales for China’s homegrown “The Eight Hundred” — a similarly humorless, patriotic war film — had already exceeded those for “Mulan.” … [Read more...] about China Box Office: ‘Mulan’ Is No Hero With $23 Million Debut
‘Tenet’ Hits $200 Million Globally, Despite Lackluster U.S. Box Office
Warner Bros. said it is optimistic that grosses will improve as new markets open for business. “Tenet” played in 100 more locations than it did last weekend, amounting to 2,910 venues in total. That number is expected to grow as cinemas in more cities are given permission to reopen. Thanks to multiplexes opening in Orange County, Los Angeles was the top-grossing region in the country this weekend. Dallas, Chicago, Salt Lake City and Phoenix also saw robust ticket sales. … [Read more...] about ‘Tenet’ Hits $200 Million Globally, Despite Lackluster U.S. Box Office
Portland cops: Man started small brush fire with Molotov cocktail
The alleged incident occurred while devastating fires up and down the West Coast have destroyed neighborhoods, leaving nothing but charred rubble and burned-out cars, forced tens of thousands to flee and cast a shroud of smoke that has given Seattle, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, some of the worst air quality in the world. … [Read more...] about Portland cops: Man started small brush fire with Molotov cocktail
KPCC and LAist Reporter Arrested While Covering Protest Outside Hospital
“We offer condolences to the two sheriff deputies who were shot Saturday evening. These are challenging and stressful times for everyone, but Josie Huang was arrested while doing her job. The charges should be dropped. Her arrest is the latest in a series of troubling interactions between our reporters and some local law enforcement officers. Journalists provide an essential service, providing fair, accurate and timely journalism and without them, our democracy is at risk,” KPCC said in a statement. … [Read more...] about KPCC and LAist Reporter Arrested While Covering Protest Outside Hospital
