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entertainment2 years ago

Toronto Film Festival Ends 28-Year Partnership with Lead Sponsor Bell

Bell, the lead sponsor of the Toronto Film Festival since 1995, will end its financial ties with the event after the upcoming 48th edition. The Canadian phone giant decided not to renew its sponsorship in order to invest in other opportunities. This follows the festival's increasing embrace of Netflix, a competitor to Bell's streaming platform, and the ongoing impact of Hollywood actors and writers strikes. Bell's departure leaves the festival relying on other key financial backers for the 2023 edition.

military2 years ago

House Lawmakers Challenge Military Procurement Plans.

Lawmakers are demanding that the US Army secretary provide a thorough analysis of alternatives to pursuing a Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) before continuing with the program. The Army has already spent $2 billion on FARA, which is currently limited to two preselected teams, Bell and Lockheed Martin, for a competitive fly-off. The delayed Improved Turbine Engine Program engine is needed for the fly-off phase of the competition, which is now expected to take place in the fourth quarter of FY24. The Army is continuing to develop systems for FARA, including weapons systems and a critical modular, open-system architecture for the aircraft.