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'Barbie' beats 'Oppenheimer' at the box office with a record $155 million debut

Combined, the two films brought in the biggest revenue since the start of the pandemic, besting out the usual superhero franchises Hollywood has come to depend on.

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Actors are really worried about the use of AI by movie studios – they may have a point

Film and television actors in the US came out on strike on July 14, causing Hollywood productions to shut down. The action has also had an impact on US films shooting in the UK: director Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 has “paused” and the production of Deadpool 3, filming at Pinewood…

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‘You need the glamour of a big opening’: US actors’ strike starts to bite on red carpet

Blockbusters such as Barbie have weathered the absence of Hollywood stars from promotion – but behind-the-scenes workers are worried

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Former American Idol Contestant Exposes Satanic Occult In Hollywood

Jimmy Levy reveals shocking experiences and warns of the dark side of the music industry.

Zenger

I was a US nuclear missile operator. I’m grateful for the Oppenheimer film

The questions at the center of Oppenheimer don’t feel theoretical to me. From 2012 to 2017 I worked on nearly 300 nuclear silo alerts

The Guardian - US

George RR Martin predicts Hollywood strikes will be ‘long and bitter’

Writer also shared updates on ‘House of the Dragon’ season two

The Independent UK

They're the names you don't know. Hollywood's 'journeyman' actors explain why they are striking

You don't know their names but you might recognize their faces

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‘Barbenheimer’ conquers box office with $235m opening

Barbie and Oppenheimer deliver a boost to Hollywood amid strike and sluggish start to the summer at the box office.

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Universal Studios fined for trimming trees that were shading striking actors and writers from extreme heat

Officials said the Hollywood giant had not obtained a permit for the pruning - but could only impose a fine of $250 due to ‘outdated laws’

The Independent UK

Departing Batley boss Craig Lingard says Wembley trip ‘our own Hollywood script’

The Bulldogs will face Halifax Panthers in 1895 Cup final on August 12.

The Independent UK

Hollywood A-listers to quit British chatshows as US actors’ strike hits

Ban on US stars promoting their new movies will force producers to use more homegrown guests

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on how Hollywood’s strikes show that we can’t trust corporations with AI

The past 1,000 years show the rewards of technological progress go to those who own and control it, not society

The Guardian - UK

'Barbie' Continues 2023's Most Concerning Hollywood Trend

2023 has already seen a shocking number of brand-based movies hit theaters and digital platforms. Here's why films like 'Barbie,' 'Air,' and 'Flamin' Hot' could mark the beginning of a concerning new era for Hollywood.

Inverse

Drescher: Hollywood CEOs are "maniacal"

The star of "The Nanny" says executives are living in a "dystopia" as productions grind to a halt and actors strike

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The Guardian - US

‘Bargaining for our very existence’: why the battle over AI is being fought in Hollywood

The ramifications of artificial intelligence are of concern to the actors and writers on strike – from big stars to bit players

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy on Oppenheimer: ‘Taking that risk on behalf of us all – there’s nothing bigger than that’

The blockbuster director and ‘Peaky Blinders’ star talk to Jacob Stolworthy about bringing to life the man who masterminded the creation of the atomic bomb

Zenger

Casting Controversy: Non-Jew Chosen To Play Jewish Physicist Oppenheimer

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's decision sparks debate over representation in Hollywood

The Independent UK

AI is the wild card in Hollywood's strikes. Here's an explanation of its unsettling role

Getting control of the use of artificial intelligence is a central issue in the current strikes of Hollywood's actors and writers

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The Independent UK

Brian Cox rages against ‘scary’ AI at SAG-AFTRA solidarity rally in London: ‘That is the worst aspect’

‘Succession’ star attended UK actors’ union rally in support of historic Hollywood shutdown

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Wait, Is Dune: Part Two Going To Be Delayed For The Labor Strikes Even Though It’s Finished?

Here's why Dune: Part Two might be delayed amidst the Hollywood strikes despite the film already being completed.

Evening Standard

Brian Cox and Andy Serkis among actors in Leicester Square in solidarity with Hollywood strikers

Succession’s Brian Cox and Lord of the Rings’ Andy Serkis were among protesters

Zenger

Hollywood Unions Strike Against Studios And Streamers Over Labor Contract

Hollywood writers and actors strike for fair labor contract amid demands for higher pay and protection against AI technology.

Zenger

Sony Pictures Chief Urges Swift Resolution To Hollywood Strikes

Tony Vinciquerra expresses desire to negotiate and end work stoppage, highlighting impact on industry

The Guardian - UK

Warner Bros considering delaying release of Dune: Part Two due to strikes

Following the actors’ strike in Hollywood, Warner Bros is seeking to push the release of the sci-fi sequel to 2024 ensure that stars such as Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya will be able to promote the film

Evening Standard

Emily Blunt says women in Hollywood are under more pressure to be ‘likeable’

Blunt, 40, said she thought male actors were not held to the same standards as women

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