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Michelle Yeoh brings Chinese blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’ to life in English dub
SUMMARY: Michelle Yeoh, impressed by the Chinese blockbuster “Ne Zha 2,” advocated for an English dub to reach a global audience. The film, the highest-grossing animated movie ever with $2.2 billion in sales, tells the story of Ne Zha, a rebellious child demon reincarnation fighting his fate. Yeoh voices Ne Zha’s mother in the English version, releasing August 22 in over 2,500 North American theaters. The film, created by 4,000 people over five years, features stunning animation and complex translation balancing poetic Chinese folklore with contemporary language. Yeoh believes its universal themes of family and acceptance will resonate worldwide.
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Man accused in 1985 murder of husband, wife in Georgia is the father of notorious Jacksonville killer, new book reveals
SUMMARY: In Camden County, Georgia, Erik Sparre is set to stand trial for the 1985 murders of Harold and Thelma Swain, who were killed in their church. Dennis Perry was previously convicted but later exonerated due to new DNA evidence linking Sparre to the crime. A newly released book by journalist Joshua Sharpe reveals a chilling connection: Sparre’s son, David Sparre, is on Florida’s Death Row for a 2010 Jacksonville “thrill killing” of Tiara Pool. Court records show family involvement in the case, with Erik Sparre’s mother providing DNA evidence crucial to the new investigation. Erik’s trial is scheduled for October.
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Judge appoints receiver to sell off Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to help pay Sandy Hook families
SUMMARY: A Texas judge appointed a receiver to seize and sell Alex Jones’ Infowars assets to pay over $1 billion owed to Sandy Hook victims’ families for defamation and emotional distress lawsuits. The ruling could lock Jones out of his Austin studio and revives The Onion’s bid to purchase Infowars and convert it into a parody site. Jones called the court order improper and vowed to continue broadcasting from another studio. Jones and his company filed for bankruptcy in 2022; a federal judge overturned a sealed-bid auction won by The Onion due to transparency concerns. The state court will oversee asset liquidation to compensate the Sandy Hook families.
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Florida woman, 78, fights off attempted carjacker in Lady Lake, police say
SUMMARY: A 78-year-old Florida woman bravely fought off a 53-year-old man, Craig Johnson, who attempted to break into her Lake County home to steal her car keys and purse. Despite suffering a swollen, red hand from the struggle, she resisted and pushed him out. Johnson fled but was quickly apprehended after the woman gave police a detailed description. Lady Lake Police Chief Steven Hunt praised her bravery and noted increased neighborhood patrols due to additional officers. Authorities believe Johnson was not targeting her specifically but was going door-to-door in the area. The woman called 911 immediately, helping prompt the swift police response.
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