This week we go in depth on the lawsuit by Scarlet Johansson against Disney and other entertainment news.  In tech news there are new human trials in brain to computer interfaces and a new big fine against Amazon.  

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• CNET: Lucasfilm hires deepfake YouTuber who fixed Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian.
  • https://www.cnet.com/news/lucasfilm-hires-deepfake-youtuber-who-fixed-luke-skywalker-in-the-mandalorian/
• South Park writers to purchase Casa Bonita
  • https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/trey-parker-matt-stone-south-park-aim-to-buy-casa-bonita-colorado-restaurant-1234988885/?fbclid=IwAR0ISj_jB4AM9UnHuVy4V9wrJCFt7tVrBkERg2SAlWGtQrz6VSpp7AInQXQ 
• Variety: Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney for Breach of Contract Over ‘Black Widow’ Release.
  • https://variety.com/2021/film/news/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-black-widow-1235030582/
• IGN: Marvel’s Kevin Feige Reportedly ‘Angry and Embarrassed’ at Disney Over Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit – IGN.
  • https://www.ign.com/articles/kevin-feige-embarassed-disney-scarlett-johansson-lawsuit-marvel
• Horizon Forbidden West is delayed
  • https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-30/playstation-video-game-horizon-forbidden-west-delayed-to-2022
• Bloomberg: NYC Brain Computer Startup Announces FDA Trial Before Elon Musk.
  • https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-28/elon-musk-neuralink-competitor-announces-fda-trial-for-brain-device?utm_source=google&utm_medium=bd&utm_campaign=Tech&cmpId=GP.Tech
• Pentagon believes its precognitive AI can predict events ‘days in advance’
  • https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pentagon-ai-predicts-days-in-advance-135509604.html 
• Amazon to pay a big fine for violating European privacy laws
  • https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/amazon-has-been-fined-a-record-887-million-for-violating-data-privacy-rules-in-europe/ar-AAMKnar?ocid=msedgntp 
• Engadget: NASA and Boeing delay Starliner ISS launch.
  • https://www.engadget.com/nasa-boeing-delay-starliner-iss-launch-092458695.html?src=rss