Confess, Fletch Director Has Bad News About Sequel

The upcoming film Fletch’s Fortune, the sequel to Confess, Fletch by director Greg Mottola, has been canceled at Miramax. Mottola mentioned that recent changes in management at the studio have resulted in a decline of interest in the sequel. The movie, which cost approximately $20 million to produce, grossed less than $1 million at the box office. This was due to a simultaneous release on digital platforms and a swift transfer to Showtime and Paramount+. Despite its poor box office performance, it received great reviews and fans of Gregory McDonald’s sharp-witted investigative reporter have remained hopeful that its success on home video platforms could lead to a sequel. Unfortunately, Mottola had already begun writing the script for the follow-up.

AMD’s “new mid-range champion” Ryzen 7 9700X and its Ryzen 5 9600X sibling are now available to buy

AMD has made its debut with Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors (CPUs) available for purchase. The initial launch of Ryzen 9000 was slightly postponed due to some quality assurance problems, such as a labeling mix-up that caused confusion between Ryzen 5, 7, and 9 model names. However, the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X are now up for grabs at popular retailers like Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon.

Here’s how Toncoin fared after TON’s Binance listing

Toncoin’s trading volume soared by 258% after Binance’s listing. TON’s prices surged by 11% amidst positive market sentiment. As a seasoned researcher with years of experience in the crypto market, I can confidently say that the listing of Toncoin [TON] on Binance [BNB] has been a game-changer for this altcoin. The surge in its trading … Read more

CBS Orders Einstein Series Pilot

CBS has commissioned a pilot for a show titled “Einstein,” which is inspired by a German procedural series about Albert Einstein’s troubled yet brilliant great-grandson. This marks the network’s third attempt to adapt “Einstein.” The upcoming pilot, overseen by Andy Breckman and Randy Zisk, who are known for their work on USA Network’s popular detective show “Monk,” will be the third new project announced by CBS in quick succession, following pilots for “DMV” and “Eternally Yours.”

Dell will reportedly lay off 12,500 employees this week, bringing the total to 24,500 in 15 months

Dell is planning to reduce its workforce significantly this week as part of a company restructuring that focuses more on AI. Although the specific number hasn’t been verified yet, it’s expected that around 12,500 positions will be eliminated. A former employee, Ian Armstrong, described the layoffs as a “bloodbath” on LinkedIn and directed people to an alumni network designed to assist during this transition period. This latest move is part of a larger trend by Dell, which has seen around 24,500 job cuts over the past 15 months.