Author: Zach_Wilson
Rise of Skywalker’s VFX reel shows how Leia was brought back for the finale
Regardless of whether you agree with the decision to bring back the late Carrie Fisher to reprise her role as Leia in The Rise of Skywalker, at the very least it’s an impressive technical achievement. Now, a new visual effects (VFX) breakdown from Industrial Light & Magic has shed more…
Read MoreRise of Skywalker’s VFX reel shows how Leia was brought back for the finale
Regardless of whether you agree with the decision to bring back the late Carrie Fisher to reprise her role as Leia in The Rise of Skywalker, at the very least it’s an impressive technical achievement. Now, a new visual effects (VFX) breakdown from Industrial Light & Magic has shed more…
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Blossom Capital’s Louise Samet talks hormone tracking and femtech bets
Early stage European VC firm, Blossom Capital, is fresh from closing a $185M fund— a big jump up on its prior close. The firm makes just a handful of investments per year, mostly at the Series A stage, working very closely with founders in its portfolio — a strategy it…
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Tier Mobility, the European e-scooter rentals startup, adds new COO and CCO to executive team
Following Tier Mobility’s $60 million Series B late last year, the e-scooter rentals startup has been busy bolstering its C-suite. The Berlin-based company is announcing that Moritz Werner has joined as chief commercial officer (CCO), and Roger Hassan has joined as chief operational officer (CCO). Werner will be responsible for…
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TLcom Capital closes $71M Africa fund with plans to back 12 startups
VC firm TLcom Capital has closed its Tide Africa Fund at $71 million with plans to make up to 12 startup investments over the next 18 months. The group — with offices in London, Lagos, and Nairobi — is looking for tech enabled, revenue driven ventures in Africa from seed-stage…
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Amazon Echo Show 8 with Alexa now available in India
Amazon India has been populating its smart speaker lineup in India with multiple devices at varying price points. The newest family member is Echo Show 8. The Amazon Echo Show series brings Alexa to a big display and a camera, adding more ways to consume content. As the name suggests,…
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