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Google’s DeepMind division is putting about 75 million dollars into indie studio A24, the company behind recent hits like “Backrooms” and “Marty Supreme,” in what both sides describe as an AI research partnership to build new tools for film production and distribution, not a traditional content or IP deal.

Russell Crowe says the original “Gladiator” worked because it had a clear moral core: a man consumed by vengeance for his murdered wife and son, a journey he fought to protect on set by rejecting studio‑pushed sex scenes that would weaken Maximus’ single‑minded purpose. He argues “Gladiator 2” failed at the box office, even allowing for inflation, because the sequel didn’t understand why people loved the first film and “destroyed that moral centre,” trading a clear code and emotional spine for empty spectacle.

Tucker Carlson recently told a live audience there is “no chance” he will support the Republican Party going forward, saying a party that puts “the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens” no longer deserves his vote, despite the fact that he has long branded himself as a lifelong Republican voter and defender. Within a day he praised JD Vance as a “great” candidate and said he would support “the best person,” which the panel sees as a confusing pivot that leaves viewers unsure whether he is actually boycotting the GOP on principle or just repositioning himself above the party while still backing specific Republicans.

Ronaldo just answered his critics with a brace in Portugal’s 5–0 win over Uzbekistan, while Messi has five goals and Mbappé and Haaland have four each in the early World Cup golden‑boot race, setting up a tournament that could reignite every GOAT debate at once. With Portugal among the contenders and Argentina also near the top of the odds boards, the crew points out there’s a real chance we get a Ronaldo‑vs‑Messi World Cup knockout clash, where one legend sends the other home and the internet melts down.

The Daily Wire is reportedly seeking new investors and exploring a future IPO, but Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate the real question: Can the company thrive without Ben Shapiro? From subscriber declines to a potential $2 billion valuation, the stakes couldn't be higher.