Exclusive: The makers of a Harry Potter smart wand claim Warner Bros. took their IP

The co-founder of Kano says that a new Harry Potter wand includes his technology; Warner Bros. disputes the claim. In 2018, Warner Bros. made waves when it announced a partnership with Kano, a U.K. kid-friendly coding firm, to release a Harry Potter coding wand that brought the magical world of the franchise to life.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2023-01-27 14:02:23 UTC ]
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Smart: 'publishers do invest long-term in authors'

Ebury m.d. Rebecca Smart said that traditional publishers need to “shout from the rooftops” more about the value and investment they provide for authors. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thomson Reuters to sell IP and Science business

Thomson Reuters is “exploring strategic options” for its Intellectual Property & Science business. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The stunning Surface Book may reignite PC maker hostility towards Microsoft

Microsoft’s foray into notebooks with the Surface Book is certain to tick off its computer-making partners, but there’s little recourse for the latter except to grin and bear it, analysts said today.“If I’m an OEM, I’m not happy,” said Jan Dawson, chief analyst at Jackdaw Research. “The big... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harris: 'TV book shows could help BBC survive'

Novelist Robert Harris has said that developing dedicated TV books programming is one of the ways in which the BBC can fight back against funding cuts. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robert Harris: Interview

Novelist Robert Harris is feeling a mix of relief and sadness, he says, at the prospect of parting ways with a figure who has been part of his life for the past 12 years. His acclaimed series on the life of Ancient Rome’s great orator Cicero, which began with Imperium (2006), reaches its... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ellora’s Cave, Dear Author Blogger File Counter Claims

The two parties, which are locked in a libel and defamation suit, have each filed counter motions asking the court to rule immediately in their favor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French journalists accused of blackmailing Moroccan king claim entrapment

Lawyers for Eric Laurent and Catherine Graciet say they were trapped into accepting €40,000 each to not print book Two French journalists facing extortion charges for allegedly trying to blackmail the Moroccan king, Mohammed VI, have said they were trapped into the agreement.Eric Laurent and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HuffPo Article Stokes Claims of Discrimination Leveled Against AWP

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mario Vargas Llosa hits back at claim he sold story to Hola!

Nobel laureate slams ‘slanderous’ New York Times Book Review article that repeated information from the Daily MailNobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa has been forced to deny that he sold a story to Hola! magazine in Spain, and that he announced a new relationship on Twitter, following a review in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Warren Harding: the world takes another look at scandalous claims

DNA findings give new credibility to 'The President's Daughter,' a controversial 1928 memoir. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Johnston Press claims trading up despite slump in ad revenue

Local newspaper publisher reports operating profits down 4.3% to £27m in first half to 3 July, but digital audience grows by more than 20%Johnston Press has said it has seen an improvement in trading since issuing a warning to investors that sent its shares tumbling last month, although ad... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent reactions 'depend on author gender', claims writer

US writer Catherine Nichols has revealed that she received eight times as many responses by sending out her manuscript to agents under a man’s name than when sending it out under her own name. In an essay for Jezebel, Nichols said she sent query letters to 50 agents under her own name,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Binders Full of Women Writers: can a secret Facebook group claim to be inclusive?

Can an online ‘safe space’ be both selective and preoccupied with inclusivity? That’s a question that Binders Full of Women Writers is trying to sort out after a member published an article about the Facebook groupThe first rule of Binders Full of Women Writers is: you do not talk about Binders... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hamilton Ends Deal with SMP Claiming Lack of Support

Thriller author Steve Hamilton's decision to abruptly pull his October novel from his longtime publisher underscores a growing issue in the business: Are traditional publishers doing enough to support established authors? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Unilad became a viral Facebook publisher for British bros through video

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[ Digiday | 2015-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oculus founder responds to flak over 'exclusive' games

Oculus VR came under fire last week after its CEO said the company will fund development of about two dozen “Oculus-exclusive” games for its virtual reality headset. The company has now responded to the complaints, saying some of those games may eventually come to other VR platforms.The spat... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2015-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boys' basketball: Windward advances behind Jalen Harris' 28 points

L.A. Windward earned a quarterfinal matchup against Crespi in the Fairfax tournament with an 86-76 win over Alemany on Tuesday night that featured 28 points from junior guard Jalen Harris and 21 from sophomore Payton Moore. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel Expands Exclusive Digital Comics Agreement With Amazon

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[ Fast Company | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Report: Tim Duncan claims he lost $20 million to financial advisor

Tim Duncan claims he lost more than $20 million to a dishonest financial advisor, according to a report in Bloomberg Business. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EL James in New York exclusive Grey signing

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[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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