Culture

Friday Notes for September 27th, 2024

The Uristocrat Headlines for Friday, September 27th, 2024. This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.

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Sep 27, 2024 — 2 min read

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.

Business

When mega-famous athletes look to leverage their influence and credibility past their playing days, many inevitably follow a tried and true path: They find a business partner and form a production company. Peyton Manning, who launched Omaha Productions with Jamie Horowitz in 2020, recently received an investment from The Chernin Group valuing the company at […]

Culture

Francis Ford Coppola and ‘Megalopolis’: What to Know

The controversies surrounding the new epic include accusations of on-set problems, a pulled trailer and more.

Sneakers

Nike Air Max 95 Drops in a Nature-Inspired “Sequoia” Colorway

Sports

The NBA Clarity Index

Some teams are entering the 2024-25 NBA season with an unmistakable direction. Others … not so much. We sorted every franchise into tiers based on a simple question: How clear is its plan?

Giants' Nabers sets record, exits with concussion

Giants rookie Malik Nabers became the first player ever to record at least 25 catches and three TDs in his first four NFL games, but suffered a concussion late in the fourth quarter Thursday night.

Derrick Rose's NBA legacy – and his unique case for the Hall of Fame

Is Derrick Rose a Hall of Famer? What is the Chicago native's legacy with the Bulls? Our NBA insiders examine the former MVP's 16-year career.

Mayor reveals terms of deal with 76ers for arena

Philadelphia's mayor has revealed the terms of the deal negotiated with the 76ers for a new $1.3 billion arena downtown.

Technology

Mira Murati’s Departure Is the Latest Drama at OpenAI

More high-level departures caught some at the high-flying A.I. start-up off guard, as the company seeks to raise billions to fund its operations and ambitious goals.

Runway earmarks $5M to fund up to 100 films using AI-generated video

AI video generators need to believe that filmmakers will use their models in the production process. Otherwise why exist? To jump-start the new AI film ecosystem, Runway has set aside $5 million in cash and more in service credits to fund up to 100 original films. If you’re an AI-curious director, now’s your chance to […]