Using facial recognition tech, the Knicks surveilled a trans woman, tracking her every move out of fear she'd show up on MSG's tv broadcast
And they can do it to any "enemy" of Jim Dolan, who's built his own deep state. From @NoahShachtman
& me @WIRED https://t.co/K1cni5P9QC
@NBABabySecret@drone_jock I remember Schefter getting absolutely berated online for the "Mr. Editor" emails and I think that played a large part in why people (or at least me) trust him less now. But he still has a job.
@rockmeannadeus@MadKingTreesus I think having it be a controlled event instead of just randomly when he's out in town is a big difference for him. He and Dan stressed the security a lot so I bet it was the biggest concern for them.
we are the bad guys btw. this is how we speak and behave. i dont believe the public wants this. but we have to seize back power from these monsters and hold them accountable so this never happens again.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Joachim Trier on why he quoted James Baldwin during his Best International Feature speech for #SentimentalValue:
“We are getting more information than ever about the wrongdoings made towards children in several wars going on at the moment.”
#Oscars
> Republican gets elected President.
> Cuts benefits for the poor.
> Cuts taxes for the rich.
> Starts a war in the Middle East.
It's crazy how it’s always the same thing every single time.
Paramount getting control of WB is a further descent into fascism. This isn’t about theatrical releases or physical media. This is about MAGA further controlling the news and Trump wedging his way into Hollywood influence. This is disastrous in ways that will be far-reaching.
David Zaslav says the new Warner Bros/Paramount acquisition will create “tremendous value for shareholders.”
“We are excited about the potential of a combined Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery and can't wait to get started working together telling the stories that move the world.”