American speed skater Jordan Stolz secured his second Olympic gold medal, setting a new Olympic record in the 500-meter race at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium on Saturday. Meanwhile, the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin saw significant activity, with deals closed for the adventure-family film "Rocky the Troll" and a strong presence from Chinese cinema. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a key foreign policy speech in Munich, emphasizing the importance of U.S.-European relations.
Stolz's victory in the 500-meter race followed his win in the 1000-meter event three nights prior. He finished the 500-meter race in 33.77 seconds, .11 seconds ahead of Dutch speedskater Jenning de Boo, who also finished second. Stolz's coach, Bob Corby, reminded him before the race that even if his start lagged, the race would be won on the backstretch. "So you've got to burn, like you've never burned before," Corby said, according to Time.
At the EFM, the sales outfit Reinvent Yellow closed deals for "Rocky the Troll," produced by the team behind the Netflix hit "Troll." According to Variety, the film is an adventure-family film. The EFM also highlighted a strong presence from Chinese and Greater China cinema, with multiple official selections and market premieres. Jackie Chan's "Unexpected Family" and Anthony Chen's competition entry were among the leading Chinese films at the Berlinale and EFM, as reported by Variety.
In Munich, Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed European leaders at the Munich Security Conference, stating the U.S. wanted to revitalize its relationship with Europe. Rubio said the U.S. and Europe "belong together," a message viewed by some as an olive branch after a previous antagonistic appearance by Vice President J.D. Vance. "We want Europe to be strong," Rubio said, according to Time, adding that the two world wars of the 20th century served as a reminder that their destinies are intertwined.
The news comes amidst a backdrop of strained U.S.-European relations, as reported by Time. Additionally, Vox reported on President Donald Trump's extensive military campaign in Somalia, a topic he rarely discusses.
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