EXCLUSIVE : Hell’s Kitchen studio Tinopolis may be hit with a class-action lawsuit and other backlash after an incandescent group of former producers were left out of pocket to the tune of £50 million ($70 million) as a result of a controversial financial restructuring . Tinopolis is one of Britain’s largest production groups, owning 16 companies in the UK and U.S. including A. Smith & Co. Productions , which makes Hell’s Kitchen and Ninja Warrior , and Premier League soccer producer Sunset+Vine. But Tinopolis said it was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, during which revenue was dented by canceled sports events and “severe” filming restrictions in California, where it makes shows like the Rob Lowe-fronted Mental Samurai for Fox. Related Story Tinopolis Completes Major Financial Restructuring, Wiping Out Money Owed To Producers Linked To The 'Hell's Kitchen' Group Tinopolis executive chairman Ron Jones launched a rescue mission that … [Read more...] about ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Studio Tinopolis Faces Revolt After Writing Off $70M Owed To Producers Who Built Its TV Empire
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President’s Boao speech wins praise overseas
Experts from around the world applauded President Xi Jinping's keynote speech on Tuesday at the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference, where he called for upholding multilateralism, global cooperation and building a future of shared benefits. In the speech titled "Pulling Together Through Adversity and Toward a Shared Future for All" and delivered via video link, Xi urged all countries to answer the "call of our times", defeat the pandemic through solidarity, strengthen global governance and keep pursuing a community with a shared future for mankind. Erik Solheim, former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme, said Xi gave an "impressive speech". "It was a passionate call for a world of shared interest. We need to defend global cooperation in all areas and build upon win-win solutions," said Solheim, a Norwegian politician who also served as UN undersecretary-general. "Together the world can fight the pandemic, poverty and environmental destruction. … [Read more...] about President’s Boao speech wins praise overseas
Tesla urged to respect Chinese consumers, laws
Firm backtracks on uncompromising stance, pledges to address concerns Media outlets and the central authorities have called on Tesla to respect Chinese consumers and comply with local laws and regulations, following the electronic vehicle maker's belated apology for its attitude toward customer complaints. A woman climbed on top of a Tesla Model 3 car during an auto show in Shanghai on Monday and shouted about alleged quality defects that caused her car to crash. The woman, who had protested before about the brake malfunction, was detained by local police for "disrupting public order". Videos of her being dragged away from the exhibition quickly went viral on the internet. In a drastic departure from its initial statements, Tesla issued an apology on its Weibo account on Tuesday night saying that the company would strive to improve its communications and service to customers. "Tesla respects and firmly obeys all decisions of related departments, respects customers, obeys the … [Read more...] about Tesla urged to respect Chinese consumers, laws
ICC T20I Rankings: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam climbs to second spot, India captain Virat Kohli remains on fifth position
India skipper Virat Kohli remained firm at the fifth spot but Pakistan captain Babar Azam advanced one place to reach the second position in the ICC men's T20I player rankings released on Wednesday. Babar's superlative form had helped him replace India captain Virat Kohli at the top of the men's ODI player rankings last week and this week's T20I update sees him make a strong 47-point surge to overtake Australia's Aaron Finch in the T20I rankings after scoring 122 in the third match. Movement in the @MRFWorldwide ICC men's T20I Batting Rankings with @babarazam258 moving up to second Full list https://t.co/y6w2zMiR7l pic.twitter.com/XgbmVz5E7c — ICC (@ICC) April 21, 2021 Though Babar is still 48 points adrift of top-ranked Dawid Malan of England, a three-match series against Zimbabwe from Wednesday presents the 26-year-old with another opportunity to move towards the top spot, which he had occupied till November last year. Fakhar Zaman's is a similar … [Read more...] about ICC T20I Rankings: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam climbs to second spot, India captain Virat Kohli remains on fifth position