SXSW 2025: Issa Rae, Hideo Kojima e elenco de “The Last of Us” estão entre os novos destaques confirmados

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O SXSW anunciou uma nova leva de keynotes e palestrantes para sua edição 2025. O evento, que acontece entre 7 e 15 de março em Austin, Texas, traz nomes como Issa Rae, Hideo Kojima e o elenco completo de “The Last of Us”. Por que importa: O festival continua expandindo sua programação para além da …

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Zero alcohol, zero originality / sans alcool et sans originalité

THE ORIGINAL?
Nova Schin Beer – 2006
« Non alcoholic »
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Source : Cannes Lions
Ag : Fischer America (Brazil)
LESS ORIGINAL
Kasteel Original Rouge Beer – 2025
« 0,0% Alcohol »
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Source : Adsoftheworld
Agency : Geronimo Brands (Belgium)

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