Nexo Digital announced plans to launch sales at the European Film Market (EFM) for a documentary about Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, with a global theatrical release scheduled for October 2026, according to Variety. The release will coincide with the 20th anniversary of Acutis' passing.
The film, which is being dubbed "God's Influencer," will be distributed by Nexo Digital. The company is based in Italy.
In other news, musician Sturgill Simpson is returning to Atlantic Records with a physical-release-only "dance record" titled "Mutiny After Midnight," according to Variety. The album, which will only be available on vinyl, CD, and cassette, features a new song called "Make America F— Again." This strategy is unusual for a major artist outside of Record Store Day limited editions.
Meanwhile, a jury in California is deliberating in a landmark legal case concerning social media addiction, as reported by NPR News. The case involves a young woman who alleges social media addiction led to mental health issues. Experts are presenting conflicting scientific evidence on the addictive nature of social media platforms.
Other news sources, including Nature News and Fortune, reported on a variety of topics. These included a measles outbreak in Mexico, a shooting at South Carolina State University, concerns about AI safety, research on a COVID-19 vaccine-related blood-clotting disorder, and the resurgence of malware, according to Nature News. Fortune reported on instability in the cryptocurrency market, funding cuts impacting schools, and ongoing challenges with OpenSSL. Fortune also covered a Trump border czar announcement, a pop star's mishap, an AI researcher's resignation, and CEO reactions to climate regulation rollbacks, as well as the unpreparedness of companies for CFO succession crises.
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