*What could be more endearing than to hear these two supernaturally with-it Francophone tech-art chicks tackling English, while also invading outer space with NASA's resources? "Jasmina Tesanovic? She sings? Ooooh!"
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Universal Is Skipping Influencer Screenings for The Odyssey. Film Critics Are Thrilled
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Hollywood Thrives on ‘Rabid’ Fans. For Publicists, They’re a Nightmare
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Tim Heidecker Wants to Turn Infowars Into Adult Swim for the Internet
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