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    “Wonder Woman” star Gadot showcases women of wonder in documentary

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    Gal Gadot attends the premiere of "I Am the Night" on Jan. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. The 35-year-old Israeli actor's latest project has her working behind the scenes as an executive producer of “Impact,” a short-form documentary series that debuts April 19 on National Geographic channel. The six-part series follows women in Brazil, California, Michigan and Puerto Rico among other places, who overcome obstacles and do extraordinary things. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
    LOS ANGELES (AP) --

    Like her Wonder Woman character, Gal Gadot is on a mission: create a movement to bring good to the world.

    The 35-year-old Israeli actor's latest project has her working behind the scenes as an executive producer of "Impact," a short-form documentary series that debuts April 19 on the National Geographic channel.

    The six-part series follows women in Brazil, California, Michigan and Puerto Rico, among other places, who overcome obstacles and do extraordinary things. The women live in communities affected by violence, poverty, discrimination and oppression.

    "I keep calling them my women of wonder because they are the true heroes," Gadot said Tuesday on a video call. "I go to set and put on my costume and fight to make believe. But they actually are there on the ground, sweating and doing all they can to make the world a better place."

    Gadot has been playing Wonder Woman since 2016, and she starred in the sequel "Wonder Woman 1984" last year. She first began to understand her influence and responsibility in 2017, when she starred in a solo movie featuring the character.

    "My belief system is very close to Wonder Woman's belief system," she said. "I'm all about love and positivity and peace. That was a very good fit for me."

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    DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

    Friday, November 22, 2024
    Dish Network satellite dishes are shown at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

    DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company.

    The deal was reliant on Dish bond holders agreeing to trade in the debt they held for debt in the new company, a swap that would have cost them about $1.6 billion, collectively.

    The retreat by DirecTV this week may end a years-long effort by the company to acquire both Dish and Sling after it announced the bid in September.

    DirecTV was looking to acquire Dish TV and Sling TV from its owner EchoStar in a debt exchange transaction that included a payment of $1, plus the assumption of approximately $9.8 billion in debt. The deal was contingent on several factors, including regulatory approvals and bondholders writing off debt related to Dish.

    "While we believed a combination of DirecTV and Dish would have benefited all stakeholders, we have terminated the transaction because the proposed exchange terms were necessary to protect DirecTV's balance sheet and our operational flexibility," DirecTV CEO Bill Morrow said in a statement.

    The prospect of a DirecTV-Dish combo has long been rumored, and reported talks resurfaced over the years. And the two almost merged more than two decades ago — but the Federal Communications Commission blocked the deal valued at the time at $18.5 billion deal, citing antitrust concerns.

    The pay-for-TV market has shifted significantly since. As more and more consumers tune into online streaming platforms, demand for more traditional satellite entertainment continues to shrink.

    DirecTV says that it will continue to invest in next-generation streaming platforms and offer new packaging options while integrating content from live TV alongside direct-to-consumer... Read More

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