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French actor Eva Green wins $1M in spat over ‘B movie’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Eva Green was awarded $1 million Friday by a British court in her dispute over the collapse of a project she feared was destined to become a “B movie” that could ruin her career. A High Court judge ruled in favor of the French actor in her lawsuit against the producers of “A Patriot,” a sci-fi thriller that collapsed in 2019. England-based film production company White Lantern Film countersued, portraying Green during a January trial as a diva who made “excessive creative and financial demands” and torpedoed the production. Justice Michael Green ruled that the actor was entitled to her 810,000 pound fee and he dismissed the counterclaim.“Ms. Green did not renounce her obligations under the artist agreement; nor did she commit any repudiatory breaches of it,” the judge said.Green, 42, who played Vesper Lynd in the 2006 version of the James Bond thriller “Casino Royale,” said she “fell in love” with the script for “A Patriot” and its environmental message but became incr...

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Brasserie de la Senne-Allagash Zennegash Witbier

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

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Sony: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — TOKYO (AP) — Sony Corp. (SONY) on Friday reported earnings of $969.1 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Tokyo-based company said it had profit of 78 cents.The electronics and media company posted revenue of $23.17 billion in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $6.92 billion, or $5.58 per share. Revenue was reported as $85.23 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SONY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SONYSource

Eni SpA: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

ROME ITALY, Italy (AP) — ROME ITALY, Italy (AP) — Eni SpA (E) on Friday reported earnings of $2.56 billion in its first quarter.The Rome Italy, Italy-based company said it had profit of $1.50 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.85 per share.The energy company posted revenue of $29.37 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on E at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ESource

‘Ted Lasso’ stars Cristo Fernandez and Kola Bokinni dish on roles as Dani Rojas and Isaac McAdoo

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley chats with the cast of 'Ted Lasso' (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Only five episodes remain in the final season of the hilariously heartfelt Apple TV+ comedy series “Ted Lasso.”WTOP caught up with two of the most beloved players on the AFC Richmond Greyhounds, the fabulous footballer ...

Ohio Valley Banc: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (AP) — GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) on Thursday reported net income of $3.9 million in its first quarter.The Gallipolis, Ohio-based bank said it had earnings of 82 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $17.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $15.5 million, which beat Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OVBC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OVBCSource

BBC Chairman Richard Sharp resigns after controversy about role in arranging loan for ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

LONDON (AP) — BBC Chairman Richard Sharp resigns after controversy about role in arranging loan for ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson.Source

Portland General Electric: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland General Electric Co. (POR) on Friday reported net income of $74 million in its first quarter.The Portland, Oregon-based company said it had net income of 80 cents per share.The electric utility posted revenue of $748 million in the period.Portland General Electric expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.60 to $2.75 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on POR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PORSource

TFS Financial: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — CLEVELAND (AP) — TFS Financial Corp. (TFSL) on Thursday reported earnings of $15.9 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Cleveland-based company said it had profit of 6 cents per share.The holding company for Third Federal Savings and Loan posted revenue of $152.9 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $74.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TFSL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TFSLSource

1 airlifted following wrong-way crash on Florida Turnpike near Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:32:27 GMT

A wrong-way crash on the Florida Turnpike near the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has caused emergency responders to close down the roads in order to airlift a driver involved in the collision.According to Florida Highway Patrol, on Friday morning, a white Chevy Camaro traveled north on the southbound lanes of the highway, near the Southwest 199th Street exit, before it collided with a silver Toyota pickup truck.Live video footage showed the damage to the cars involved; the Chevy was completely demolished while the truck appeared to have stopped right in front of a concrete barrier. Officials said the driver of the Chevy was pinned inside. After he was removed, the man was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center with serious injuries. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries.As a result of this incident, both northbound and southbound lanes were closed off so authorities can land a rescue helicopter. The northbound lanes have since reopened, but the southbound Turnpike still has a coup...