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USC Seeks Associate Senior Vice President for Development to Lead Global Fundraising Initiatives

USC Seeks Associate Senior Vice President for Development to Lead Global Fundraising Initiatives

The University of Southern California (USC) is actively seeking an Associate Senior Vice President for Development. This executive will be responsible for shaping and executing enterprise-wide philanthropic strategies, with a particular focus on principal and transformational gifts. The role involves personally advancing USC's most significant gift opportunities and aligning partners across the university with ambitious institutional priorities. Key responsibilities include leading a portfolio of prospects capable of making gifts of $10 million or more, aiming to close $25 million or more in gifts annually, and securing at least one endowed chair. The Associate Senior Vice President will also provide strategic leadership for international philanthropy, athletics principal gift fundraising, and the university's East Coast regional strategy. A significant objective is to increase annual international philanthropy from over $35 million to more than $75 million. The position requires extensive experience in co...
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Netflix’s Animated Drama ‘In Waves’ Opens the American French Film Festival, TV Competition Set

Netflix’s Animated Drama ‘In Waves’ Opens the American French Film Festival, TV Competition Set

Animated feature “In Waves,” directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, opens the American French Film Festival Nov. 3 as the fest celebrates its 30th anniversary.“In Waves” made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where it was the first animated feature to kick off Critics’ Week. Adapted from AJ Dungo’s graphic novel, the […]
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Dolly Parton Returns to the Big Screen as ‘9 to 5’ Heads Back to Theaters

Dolly Parton Returns to the Big Screen as ‘9 to 5’ Heads Back to Theaters

The 1980 film starring Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin will be re-released in theaters for one week with ticket proceeds benefiting the Dollywood Foundation
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Is 'Forgotten Island' OK for little kids? A parent's guide

Is 'Forgotten Island' OK for little kids? A parent's guide

"Forgotten Island" is an animated fantasy take on "The Hangover," with two teens transported to a mythical world. Here's what parents should know.
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Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Southern California

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Southern California

Southern California and parts of southeast California and Arizona are bracing for dangerous heat conditions this week. According to the source, Extreme Heat Warnings will take effect starting Tuesday, impacting the lower desert regions. This weather pattern is expected to bring significantly high temperatures, posing risks to vulnerable populations and outdoor activities. Additionally, Imperial County is under an Air Quality Alert due to harmful particle pollution caused by windblown dust. Flash flooding risks are also present in certain areas, adding to the multiple hazards affecting the region.
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California Braces for Hurricane Polo Amid Emergency

California Braces for Hurricane Polo Amid Emergency

California's coastal cities, including Long Beach and Newport Beach, are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Polo, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph (241 kph). The storm, currently located south of Zihuatanejo, is expected to bring elevated surf, rip currents, and potential coastal flooding starting this weekend. Local officials have declared emergencies to expedite preparations, including rebuilding sand barriers eroded by Hurricane Marie earlier this month. Meteorologists warn that the combination of high tides and southerly swells could exacerbate flooding risks along Southern California beaches. While a direct strike on California is unlikely, the storm's remnants could still impact the region in the coming days.
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The Drive-In, Streaming Platform Where Indie Filmmakers Keep IP, Audience and Money, Sets Launch (EXCLUSIVE)

The Drive-In, Streaming Platform Where Indie Filmmakers Keep IP, Audience and Money, Sets Launch (EXCLUSIVE)

A new streaming platform aimed at independent film and supporting independent filmmakers has been unveiled. The Drive-In, a TVOD service that will operate within independent film and TV discovery app RecDek, is set to launch in October during the London Film Festival and with a founding cohort of indie filmmakers. The service will stream directly […]
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El Niño strikes again. Why sea turtles came to California in a ‘first’

El Niño strikes again. Why sea turtles came to California in a ‘first’

Two olive ridley sea turtles that came to Southern California to nest may be "pioneers." Here's why this matters.
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Alcohol use dips for the first time since COVID pandemic, study finds

Alcohol use dips for the first time since COVID pandemic, study finds

Researchers from USC and Thomas Jefferson University found that alcohol use has dropped among adults in the U.S. Here's more on their study.
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Fantastic Fest 2026 Awards Winners List: ‘Ghost in the Cell,’ ‘Girl in the Night’ and ‘Adult Supervision’ Take Top Feature Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

Fantastic Fest 2026 Awards Winners List: ‘Ghost in the Cell,’ ‘Girl in the Night’ and ‘Adult Supervision’ Take Top Feature Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

Fantastic Fest, the annual Austin-based celebration of genre filmmaking, has announced top honors for its films in competition. “Our winning films embody distinctive and powerful voices from a wide range of cultures, and the exciting new generation of talent shaping the future of genre cinema,” Annick Mahnert, director of programming, said in a statement. “It […]
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Bong Joon Ho Has ‘Two or Three’ Ideas for Crime and Horror Movies After Animated ‘Ally,’ Which He Hopes to Debut at a Festival Next Year

Bong Joon Ho Has ‘Two or Three’ Ideas for Crime and Horror Movies After Animated ‘Ally,’ Which He Hopes to Debut at a Festival Next Year

Bong Joon Ho will start detailed screenwriting on a slate of crime and horror projects next year once his animated feature “Ally” is complete, the Oscar-winning Korean filmmaker tells Variety ahead of receiving the Stella della Mole Award at Torino’s Museo Nazionale del Cinema on Wednesday. Asked about the Seoul subway-set horror film he has […]
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‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer: Nathan Fielder Lives With Elizabeth Holmes, Makes Her Cry and Interrogates Her Husband in Documentary

‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer: Nathan Fielder Lives With Elizabeth Holmes, Makes Her Cry and Interrogates Her Husband in Documentary

A24 has released a new trailer for “You Can See Everything,” the mysterious and highly anticipated documentary that’s heating up awards season. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s top-secret doc is 174 minutes and follows Theranos founder and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in her final days of freedom and first few weeks of imprisonment. The official logline reads: […]