<p>The wife of the man known as the "godfather of Black music" was shot and killed Wednesday in a break-in at the couple's Beverly Hills home, police said.</p>

<p>Jacqueline Avant, 81, was found in her home with fatal gunshot wounds, Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook told a press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Avant was the wife of Clarence Avant, a music executive with stints at Motown and other labels who helped mentor an array of African American artists and was inducted earlier this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.</p>

<p>The couple's daughter, Nicole Avant, is married to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos.</p>

<p>Stainbrook said no one else had been hurt in the incident and that he did not believe it was a random attack, though the motive was not immediately clear.</p>

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<p>There had "apparently" been a security guard at the property during the attack, Stainbrook said, declining to offer further details.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police in Beverly Hills, an upmarket area of Los Angeles that is home to the rich and famous in the US entertainment industry, said officers were called to the house after 2:00 am.</p>

<p>"Police units arrived and discovered a victim with a gunshot wound," an earlier press release said.</p>

<p>"The suspect(s) were no longer on the scene. Beverly Hills Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the victim did not survive."</p>

<p>Police said the weapon was not believed to have been in the home.</p>

<p>"This type of crime in Beverly Hills is extremely rare," said Stainbrook.</p>

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<p>Entertainment news website TMZ said Jacqueline Avant was 81, and had been married to Clarence Avant for 54 years.</p>

<p>Basketball legend Magic Johnson said he and his wife were "absolutely devastated" by the death of Avant, a woman he said was "one of our closest friends."</p>

<p>"This is the saddest day in our lives," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Jackie was the sweetest person you could ever meet. She had a beautiful soul, kind heart and always had a kind word for everybody. She was quiet, yet powerful, and very smart."</p>

<p>In a statement, former president Bill Clinton called Avant "a wonderful woman, a great partner to Clarence and mother to Alex and Nicole, an active citizen and a dear friend to Hillary and me for 30 years.</p>

<p>"She inspired admiration, respect and affection in everyone who knew her. We are heartbroken. She will be deeply missed."</p>


The wife of the man known as the "godfather of Black music" was shot and killed Wednesday in a break-in at the couple's Beverly Hills home, police said. Jacqueline Avant, 81, was found in her home with fatal gunshot wounds, Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook told a press conference.

The wife of the man known as the "godfather of Black music" was shot and killed Wednesday in a break-in at the couple's Beverly Hills home, police said. Jacqueline Avant, 81, was found in her home with fatal gunshot wounds, Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook told a press conference. Avant was the wife of Clarence Avant, a music executive with stints at Motown and other labels who helped mentor an array of African American artists and was inducted earlier this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The couple's daughter, Nicole Avant, is married to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Stainbrook said no one else had been hurt in the incident and that he did not believe it was a random attack, though the motive was not immediately clear. ‘The Summit of the Gods’ review: In the (mountain) heights There had "apparently" been a security guard at the property during the attack, Stainbrook said, declining to offer further details. Police in Beverly Hills, an upmarket area of Los Angeles that is home to the rich and famous in the US entertainment industry, said officers were called to the house after 2:00 am. "Police units arrived and discovered a victim with a gunshot wound," an earlier press release said. "The suspect(s) were no longer on the scene. Beverly Hills Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the victim did not survive." Police said the weapon was not believed to have been in the home. "This type of crime in Beverly Hills is extremely rare," said Stainbrook. Kim Kardashian, Kanye West come together for Virgil Abloh tribute in Miami Entertainment news website TMZ said Jacqueline Avant was 81, and had been married to Clarence Avant for 54 years. Basketball legend Magic Johnson said he and his wife were "absolutely devastated" by the death of Avant, a woman he said was "one of our closest friends." "This is the saddest day in our lives," he wrote. "Jackie was the sweetest person you could ever meet. She had a beautiful soul, kind heart and always had a kind word for everybody. She was quiet, yet powerful, and very smart." In a statement, former president Bill Clinton called Avant "a wonderful woman, a great partner to Clarence and mother to Alex and Nicole, an active citizen and a dear friend to Hillary and me for 30 years. "She inspired admiration, respect and affection in everyone who knew her. We are heartbroken. She will be deeply missed."

Wife of 'godfather of Black music' fatally shot in Beverly Hills home

<p>As the new Matrix film gets closer to the release date, fans of the famous sci-fi trilogy lined up to buy digital collectibles tied to the Warner Bros. film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NFTs of ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ are available for $50 apiece. The NFT marketplace hosting the sale got swamped as fans lined up and the company had to pause the sale to manage the crowds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Within an hour of opening Matrix NFT, Nifty’s halted the purchase then restarted and then paused. Within 24 hours, there were more than 330,000 users waiting in the queue on Nifty’s website for the chance to buy the ‘Matrix’ NFTs.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/future-of-cinema-zero-contact-starring-anthony-hopkins-to-release-on-nft-platform-vuele-413489">Future of cinema? 'Zero Contact' starring Anthony Hopkins to release on NFT platform Vuele</a></p>

<p>Earlier this month, Warner Bros. announced that it would mint 100,000 unique NFTs of ‘Matrix’-inspired avatars — a natural tie-in to the movie franchise’s virtual-world conceit and designed to promote the December 22 release of ‘Matrix Resurrections’.</p>

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<p>According to Nifty’s, once it scaled to max capacity, “we encountered infrastructure issues, and our team is actively working on a solution with our cloud provider.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company recommended that those still waiting in line to buy “Matrix” NFTs add their email to the “Please notify me when it is my turn” field on its website, “so that you’ll know specifically when you have made it to the front of the line.”</p>

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<p>Directed by Lana Wachowski, The Matrix Resurrections is the fourth film in the franchise. It’s making its comeback after 18 years and brings back the dream cast together along with some new additions like Priyanka Chopra.</p>

<p>The film is due to release on December 22.&nbsp;</p>


As the new Matrix film gets closer to the release date, fans of the famous sci-fi trilogy lined up to buy digital collectibles tied to the Warner Bros. film. The NFTs of ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ are available for $50 apiece.

As the new Matrix film gets closer to the release date, fans of the famous sci-fi trilogy lined up to buy digital collectibles tied to the Warner Bros. film. The NFTs of ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ are available for $50 apiece. The NFT marketplace hosting the sale got swamped as fans lined up and the company had to pause the sale to manage the crowds. Within an hour of opening Matrix NFT, Nifty’s halted the purchase then restarted and then paused. Within 24 hours, there were more than 330,000 users waiting in the queue on Nifty’s website for the chance to buy the ‘Matrix’ NFTs. Future of cinema? 'Zero Contact' starring Anthony Hopkins to release on NFT platform Vuele Earlier this month, Warner Bros. announced that it would mint 100,000 unique NFTs of ‘Matrix’-inspired avatars — a natural tie-in to the movie franchise’s virtual-world conceit and designed to promote the December 22 release of ‘Matrix Resurrections’. Collins Dictionary makes NFT its word of the year According to Nifty’s, once it scaled to max capacity, “we encountered infrastructure issues, and our team is actively working on a solution with our cloud provider.” The company recommended that those still waiting in line to buy “Matrix” NFTs add their email to the “Please notify me when it is my turn” field on its website, “so that you’ll know specifically when you have made it to the front of the line.” Amitabh Bachchan's NFT collection records highest-ever bidding in India Directed by Lana Wachowski, The Matrix Resurrections is the fourth film in the franchise. It’s making its comeback after 18 years and brings back the dream cast together along with some new additions like Priyanka Chopra. The film is due to release on December 22.

'Matrix Resurrections' NFT creates chaos among fans, website crashes over huge demand

<p>Cara Delevigne has been cast as a series regular in season 2 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’. In Hulu's popular show, Cara will play Alice, a sophisticated art world insider who becomes a part of the mystery in the building.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mystery comedy series, created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, follows three strangers (Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez) who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one when a death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building. The trio suspects murder and decides to investigate the truth themselves. All this after they had been listening on a podcast that unravels mysteries and investigates murders and think of doing this themselves.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The show has Martin and Hoffman who are executive producers along with Short, Gomez, Jamie Babbitt, Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal.</p>

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<p>We have seen model Cara Delevingne act in her debut as Princess Sorokina in Joe Wright’s ‘Anna Karenina.’ She’s also done Jake Schreier’s 2015 film adaptation of John Green’s ‘Paper Towns’ and David Ayer’s ‘Suicide Squad’.</p>


Cara Delevigne has been cast as a series regular in season 2 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’. In Hulu's popular show, Cara will play Alice, a sophisticated art world insider who becomes a part of the mystery in the building.

Cara Delevigne has been cast as a series regular in season 2 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’. In Hulu's popular show, Cara will play Alice, a sophisticated art world insider who becomes a part of the mystery in the building. The mystery comedy series, created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, follows three strangers (Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez) who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one when a death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building. The trio suspects murder and decides to investigate the truth themselves. All this after they had been listening on a podcast that unravels mysteries and investigates murders and think of doing this themselves. Forever! Inside Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas romantic wedding anniversary celebrations The show has Martin and Hoffman who are executive producers along with Short, Gomez, Jamie Babbitt, Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal. The Berlin Film Festival 2022 could get delayed amid Omicron chaos Korean film 'Oh! My Gran' releasing in Chinese theatres, a first in six years We have seen model Cara Delevingne act in her debut as Princess Sorokina in Joe Wright’s ‘Anna Karenina.’ She’s also done Jake Schreier’s 2015 film adaptation of John Green’s ‘Paper Towns’ and David Ayer’s ‘Suicide Squad’.

Cara Delevigne cast in Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building' season 2

<p>Will The Berlin Film festival 2022 reconsider the in-person ceremony amid Omicron variant scare? Looks like the organisers are going ahead with their plans for this February’s in-person celebration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As cited in a report in Variety, the festival insiders described the group as “determined” to get people together despite the latest updates on the COVID front. However, they do reveal that there have been talks of pushing the date to June from its current scheduled dates in February.</p>

<p>The Berlin Film Festival 2022 for now is scheduled for February 10-20, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It also depends on whether the movie theatres in the countries of the world continue to operate. If that remains open, the festival will run through.&nbsp;</p>

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Will The Berlin Film festival 2022 reconsider the in-person ceremony amid Omicron variant scare? Looks like the organisers are going ahead with their plans for this February’s in-person celebration.

Will The Berlin Film festival 2022 reconsider the in-person ceremony amid Omicron variant scare? Looks like the organisers are going ahead with their plans for this February’s in-person celebration. As cited in a report in Variety, the festival insiders described the group as “determined” to get people together despite the latest updates on the COVID front. However, they do reveal that there have been talks of pushing the date to June from its current scheduled dates in February. The Berlin Film Festival 2022 for now is scheduled for February 10-20, 2022. Christmas surprise! You can now rent the iconic Home Alone house A spokesperson for the Berlin Film Festival told Variety that the event and its companion European Film Market were still preparing for a physical edition and would not be discussing contingency plans at this time. 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' ticket sales see a surge amid Omicron scare It also depends on whether the movie theatres in the countries of the world continue to operate. If that remains open, the festival will run through. From 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' to 'Matrix 4': Big December releases you cannot miss

The Berlin Film Festival 2022 could get delayed amid Omicron chaos

<p>All’s well between China and Korea?&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a gap of six years, Korean cinema is finally going to make a return to Chinese theatres with 2020 comedy ‘Oh! My Gran (Oh! Moon-Hee)’. It will release this Friday on December 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film has been directed by Jeong Se-Gyo and is written by Kim Soo-jin. It stars Na Moon-hee as Moon-hee, the titular spirited grandma suffering from Alzheimer’s disease who, along with her dog, are the only witnesses of a hit-and-run accident that leaves her grandchild unconscious. The film tells the story of the sleuthing that ensues when she remembers a clue to the culprit.</p>

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<p>Experts believe that it will help in getting cultural exchange between the two countries on track. Earlier in 2018 at the Beijing International Film festival, it was expected that ‘Claire’s camera’ and ‘The Day After’ would help with the relationship. It’s now finally happening with ‘Oh! My Gran’.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The news comes out on the same day that GQ magazine’s Chinese edition revealed that Korean actor Lee Dong Wook (‘My Girl,’ ‘Scent of a Woman,’ ‘Tale of the Nine Tailed’) is the cover star for its December 2021 issue.</p>


All’s well between China and Korea? After a gap of six years, Korean cinema is finally going to make a return to Chinese theatres with 2020 comedy ‘Oh! My Gran (Oh!

All’s well between China and Korea? After a gap of six years, Korean cinema is finally going to make a return to Chinese theatres with 2020 comedy ‘Oh! My Gran (Oh! Moon-Hee)’. It will release this Friday on December 3. The film has been directed by Jeong Se-Gyo and is written by Kim Soo-jin. It stars Na Moon-hee as Moon-hee, the titular spirited grandma suffering from Alzheimer’s disease who, along with her dog, are the only witnesses of a hit-and-run accident that leaves her grandchild unconscious. The film tells the story of the sleuthing that ensues when she remembers a clue to the culprit. Also read: Chhorii director to WION: Want to change the face of horror films in India Most watched movie of all time? It's none other than Dwayne Johnson's 'Red Notice' Experts believe that it will help in getting cultural exchange between the two countries on track. Earlier in 2018 at the Beijing International Film festival, it was expected that ‘Claire’s camera’ and ‘The Day After’ would help with the relationship. It’s now finally happening with ‘Oh! My Gran’. Also read: Gotham Awards 2021: 'Squid Game' becomes first K-drama to win a major US award The news comes out on the same day that GQ magazine’s Chinese edition revealed that Korean actor Lee Dong Wook (‘My Girl,’ ‘Scent of a Woman,’ ‘Tale of the Nine Tailed’) is the cover star for its December 2021 issue.

Korean film 'Oh! My Gran' releasing in Chinese theatres, a first in six years

Kim Kardashian will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards and we are not amazed considering the glam queen that she is! Kim Kardashian, TV star-turned-entrepreneur will be recognised by the awards committee for her "keen fashion sense, unprecedented entrepreneurial success, and single-handedly transforming the fashion industry through her innovative designs and trend-setting style over the past decade.

Kim Kardashian will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards and we are not amazed considering the glam queen that she is! Kim Kardashian, TV star-turned-entrepreneur will be recognised by the awards committee for her "keen fashion sense, unprecedented entrepreneurial success, and single-handedly transforming the fashion industry through her innovative designs and trend-setting style over the past decade." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) × “For nearly two decades, Kim Kardashian West’s style evolution has disrupted and influenced trends on a global level and cemented herself as a force to be reckoned with within the fashion industry,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president of entertainment live events, specials and E! News at NBCUniversal. “For being a cultural inspiration, trailblazer and so much more, we can’t wait to honor Kim with this year’s ‘People’s Fashion Icon’ award.” Also read: Most watched movie of all time? It's none other than Dwayne Johnson's 'Red Notice' British Fashion Awards: Priyanka Chopra takes the fashion quotient high with Nick Jonas Kim Kardashian had recently stunned one and all when she wore an all black ensemble head-to-toe covered with a black Balenciaga she wore at the 2021 Met Gala in which her face was also covered. She then made heads turn in a pink Balenciaga bodysuit when she hosted Saturday Night Live in October and cracked some jokes, showing her humorous side to her fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) × Social media anxiety is real: Celebs call out toxic culture

Kim Kardashian to receive Fashion Icon Award at 2021 People’s Choice Award

<p>Looks like Netflix’s much-in news K-drama series ‘Squid Game’ has become a darling of the awards too. In the recently held Gotham Awards 2021, Squid Game took home its first win -- Breakthrough Series- Long Format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is a first-of-its kind win for any Korean series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The award was picked up by the series' creator and director Hwang Dong Hyuk as the annual ceremony took place on November 29 in Manhattan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Squid Game actors Lee Jung Jae and Jung Ho Yeon were also in attendance.</p>

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<p>At the Gotham Awards, Squid Game was nominated for Breakthrough Series- Over 40 minutes and Lee Jung Jae was nominated for Outstanding Performance in a New Series.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to a report by the South Korean news outlet, Soompi, director Hwang Dong-hyuk while accepting the award, said, "When I wrote this script 12 years ago in 2009 I did my best but no one liked it – they said it was too violent, absurd, weird. It took less than 12 days [after release] to become the Number One show on the planet. If there’s a miracle, this is a miracle. It happened to me. The only thing I can say is thank you. Thank you for watching it, and thank you for loving it."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Outstanding Performance in a New Series was taken home by Ethan Hawke for The Good Lord Bird and Thuso Mbedu for The Underground Railroad in a tie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Squid Game is also up for Bingeworthy Show of the Year at the People's Choice Awards, which will be held next week on December 7.&nbsp;</p>


Looks like Netflix’s much-in news K-drama series ‘Squid Game’ has become a darling of the awards too. In the recently held Gotham Awards 2021, Squid Game took home its first win -- Breakthrough Series- Long Format.

Looks like Netflix’s much-in news K-drama series ‘Squid Game’ has become a darling of the awards too. In the recently held Gotham Awards 2021, Squid Game took home its first win -- Breakthrough Series- Long Format. This is a first-of-its kind win for any Korean series. The award was picked up by the series' creator and director Hwang Dong Hyuk as the annual ceremony took place on November 29 in Manhattan. Squid Game actors Lee Jung Jae and Jung Ho Yeon were also in attendance. Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1? At the Gotham Awards, Squid Game was nominated for Breakthrough Series- Over 40 minutes and Lee Jung Jae was nominated for Outstanding Performance in a New Series. 'Squid Game' star Jung Ho Yeon is the most followed Korean actress on Instagram According to a report by the South Korean news outlet, Soompi, director Hwang Dong-hyuk while accepting the award, said, "When I wrote this script 12 years ago in 2009 I did my best but no one liked it – they said it was too violent, absurd, weird. It took less than 12 days [after release] to become the Number One show on the planet. If there’s a miracle, this is a miracle. It happened to me. The only thing I can say is thank you. Thank you for watching it, and thank you for loving it." Squid Game: Chinese bakery starts candy contest inspired from show Meanwhile, Outstanding Performance in a New Series was taken home by Ethan Hawke for The Good Lord Bird and Thuso Mbedu for The Underground Railroad in a tie. Squid Game is also up for Bingeworthy Show of the Year at the People's Choice Awards, which will be held next week on December 7.

Gotham Awards 2021: 'Squid Game' becomes first K-drama to win a major US award

Priyanka Chopra looked her glam best as she put her best foot forward with husband Nick Jonas at the British Fashion Awards 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Priyanka Chopra looked her glam best as she put her best foot forward with husband Nick Jonas at the British Fashion Awards 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The couple served us some adorable looks on the red carpet as Priyanka stunned us with her floral winter look. She chose a print-on-print attire while Nick chose a chic solid black suit set with red highlights. Priyanka wore designer Richard Quinn’s label. See her look for the night: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) × Priyanka layered the ensemble with a blazer carrying a flowing cape-like train, exaggerated shoulders and built-in gloves. The entire three-piece ensemble came covered in blue, yellow, orange and pink floral print on a black background. She accessorised it with a diamond necklace and earrings. Her hair was tied in a sleek top bun and some eye makeup. Also read: Gotham Awards 2021: 'Squid Game' becomes first K-drama to win a major US award View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jerry x Mimi 😍 (@jerryxmimi) × Nick Jonas complemented his wife in an oversized black suit set featuring a notch lapel, double-breasted blazer and loose-fitted pants. He teamed the minimalist suit with a red round-neck top, matching pocket square, and bright red split-toe boots by Maison Margiela. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) × Also see: From 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' to 'Matrix 4': Big December releases you cannot miss Thanksgiving 2021: Priyanka Chopra, Lady Gaga & other celebs shares what they are 'thankful for'

British Fashion Awards: Priyanka Chopra takes the fashion quotient high with Nick Jonas

<p>The woman in charge of the gun fatally fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust" told police she "didn't really check it too much" immediately before the tragedy.</p>

<p>Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, armorer on the low-budget Western, spoke to investigators as they probed how live rounds ended up on the New Mexico film set last month, leading to the death of Halyna Hutchins.</p>

<p>Cinematographer Hutchins was shot and killed as Baldwin rehearsed a scene in which he fires a gun at the camera.</p>

<p>According to an affidavit released Tuesday, Gutierrez-Reed told police she had loaded the Colt .45 with five dummy rounds before a lunch break.</p>

<p>After lunch, the weapon was retrieved from a safe, and Gutierrez-Reed added a final round before handing it to another crew member. Moments later, she heard a gun shot from inside the set.</p>

<p>Gutierrez-Reed said she "didn't really check it too much" because the weapon had been locked up at lunch.</p>

<p>"We had the gun the whole time before that, and nothing happened, and I wasn't in there, and they weren't even supposed to be pulling the hammer back," she added.</p>

<p>Police seized more than 500 rounds of ammunition from the set, which they believed to be a mix of blanks, dummy rounds and some suspected live ammunition.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, investigators shared new information about the possible origin of live rounds.</p>

<p>Ammunition for the production came from multiple sources, including Seth Kenney, an Arizona weapon rental supplier.</p>

<p>Kenney told investigators he may have passed "reloaded ammunition" to the "Rust" set which matched the logo on a cartridge suspected to have contained the live round that killed Halyna.</p>

<p>"Reloaded ammunition" refers to rounds that are assembled from component parts, not manufactured as complete live rounds.</p>

<p>Gutierrez-Reed's father Thell Reed, a veteran armorer, said he had provided live ammo to Kenney on a previous film they worked on together that was "not factory made," and which was never returned.</p>

<p>Prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges against any person involved with "Rust," including Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed.</p>

<p>The pair are also among those named in at least two civil lawsuits filed by other crew members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gutierrez-Reed has said she has "no idea" why live rounds were present, and her lawyers suggested an act of "sabotage" by disgruntled crew members may have caused the tragic shooting.</p>

<p>Reports have emerged of disquiet among staff over allegedly lax safety procedures, and Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza has spoken of "complacency" on the New Mexico set.</p>

<p>But Baldwin has called the tragedy a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-alec-baldwin-calls-movie-shooting-death-one-in-a-trillion-episode-425444">"one in a trillion episode"</a> and insisted "Rust" had a "well-oiled crew."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-rust-shooting-halyna-hutchins-husband-on-her-tragic-death-our-loss-is-enormous-423475">'Rust' shooting: Halyna Hutchins' husband on her tragic death: Our loss is enormous</a></p>


The woman in charge of the gun fatally fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust" told police she "didn't really check it too much" immediately before the tragedy.

The woman in charge of the gun fatally fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust" told police she "didn't really check it too much" immediately before the tragedy. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, armorer on the low-budget Western, spoke to investigators as they probed how live rounds ended up on the New Mexico film set last month, leading to the death of Halyna Hutchins. Cinematographer Hutchins was shot and killed as Baldwin rehearsed a scene in which he fires a gun at the camera. According to an affidavit released Tuesday, Gutierrez-Reed told police she had loaded the Colt .45 with five dummy rounds before a lunch break. After lunch, the weapon was retrieved from a safe, and Gutierrez-Reed added a final round before handing it to another crew member. Moments later, she heard a gun shot from inside the set. Gutierrez-Reed said she "didn't really check it too much" because the weapon had been locked up at lunch. "We had the gun the whole time before that, and nothing happened, and I wasn't in there, and they weren't even supposed to be pulling the hammer back," she added. Police seized more than 500 rounds of ammunition from the set, which they believed to be a mix of blanks, dummy rounds and some suspected live ammunition. On Tuesday, investigators shared new information about the possible origin of live rounds. Ammunition for the production came from multiple sources, including Seth Kenney, an Arizona weapon rental supplier. Kenney told investigators he may have passed "reloaded ammunition" to the "Rust" set which matched the logo on a cartridge suspected to have contained the live round that killed Halyna. "Reloaded ammunition" refers to rounds that are assembled from component parts, not manufactured as complete live rounds. Gutierrez-Reed's father Thell Reed, a veteran armorer, said he had provided live ammo to Kenney on a previous film they worked on together that was "not factory made," and which was never returned. Prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges against any person involved with "Rust," including Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed. The pair are also among those named in at least two civil lawsuits filed by other crew members. Gutierrez-Reed has said she has "no idea" why live rounds were present, and her lawyers suggested an act of "sabotage" by disgruntled crew members may have caused the tragic shooting. Reports have emerged of disquiet among staff over allegedly lax safety procedures, and Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza has spoken of "complacency" on the New Mexico set. But Baldwin has called the tragedy a "one in a trillion episode" and insisted "Rust" had a "well-oiled crew." 'Rust' shooting: Halyna Hutchins' husband on her tragic death: Our loss is enormous

'Rust' armorer says barely checked gun before fatal shooting: police

<p>Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot starrer ‘Red Notice’ is winning hearts and how! The Netflix film is now number one in 93 countries, from Bahrain to Bangladesh, Israel to Indonesia and many others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the latest stats provided by Netflix, the action film is enjoying a mega run after having premiered on the streamer. Red Notice debuted on the streaming service after a small theatrical run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the latest data, the film has been viewed for a total of&nbsp;328.8 million viewing hours&nbsp;topping the previous record held by Sandra Bullock's "Bird Box" in 2018 with 282 million viewing hours.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-gotham-awards-2021-squid-game-becomes-first-k-drama-to-win-a-major-us-award-433117" hreflang="en">Gotham Awards 2021: 'Squid Game' becomes first K-drama to win a major US award</a></p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-exclusive-dwayne-johnson--shooting-red-notice-during-covid-19-was-challenging-but-we-rallied-together-428034">Dwayne Johnson- Shooting 'Red Notice' during COVID-19 was challenging, but we rallied together</a></p>

<p>Currently, 50 percent of all Netflix's subscribers around the world have viewed "Red Notice."</p>

<p>The film surpassed the previously held record in just 18 days.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-red-notice-records-biggest-opening-day-in-netflix-history-429391">'Red Notice' records biggest opening day in Netflix history</a></p>

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<p>Red Notice banks heavily on its three stars of Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, and Gal Gadot. Another film that is close to these numbers is the Marvel film ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Endgame is 182 minutes, and based on rolled-up ticket sales data, sold around 349.2 million tickets, meaning theater-goers watched around 1.047 billion hours of the movie.&nbsp;</p>

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Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot starrer ‘Red Notice’ is winning hearts and how! The Netflix film is now number one in 93 countries, from Bahrain to Bangladesh, Israel to Indonesia and many others.

Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot starrer ‘Red Notice’ is winning hearts and how! The Netflix film is now number one in 93 countries, from Bahrain to Bangladesh, Israel to Indonesia and many others. According to the latest stats provided by Netflix, the action film is enjoying a mega run after having premiered on the streamer. Red Notice debuted on the streaming service after a small theatrical run. According to the latest data, the film has been viewed for a total of 328.8 million viewing hours topping the previous record held by Sandra Bullock's "Bird Box" in 2018 with 282 million viewing hours. Gotham Awards 2021: 'Squid Game' becomes first K-drama to win a major US award Also read: Dwayne Johnson- Shooting 'Red Notice' during COVID-19 was challenging, but we rallied together Currently, 50 percent of all Netflix's subscribers around the world have viewed "Red Notice." The film surpassed the previously held record in just 18 days. 'Red Notice' records biggest opening day in Netflix history View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) × Red Notice banks heavily on its three stars of Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, and Gal Gadot. Another film that is close to these numbers is the Marvel film ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Endgame is 182 minutes, and based on rolled-up ticket sales data, sold around 349.2 million tickets, meaning theater-goers watched around 1.047 billion hours of the movie. From 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' to 'Matrix 4': Big December releases you cannot miss

Most watched movie of all time? It's none other than Dwayne Johnson's 'Red Notice'

<p>Horror and comedy are possibly the most difficult to ‘execute and perfect’ genres of cinema. From getting the chills and scares to reach the audience to making them laugh their guts out, it takes a crisp and no-nonsense storytelling style to get the desired effect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One such recent Indian film ‘Chhorii’ by director Vishal Furia has managed to do just that -- get it right. With the film receiving an overwhelmingly positive response in the country because of its originality and treatment, Vishal is happy that the audience is appreciating the honesty in his work. The film is a Hindi remake of his Marathi film ‘Lapachhapi’ that he wrote and directed much like this version.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION got talking to Vishal Furia who is immensely proud of his film ‘Chhorii’ as he talks about his passion to change the horror films scenario in India and give us our own ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The Shining’ one day.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Here are the excerpts from the exclusive conversation with Vishal Furia:</em></p>

<p><strong>WION: Your Marathi film ‘Lapachhapi’ was a big success, what was your initial thought behind remaking it for the Hindi-speaking audience? What were the changes you made in ‘Chhorii’ before releasing it for a pan-India audience?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Vishal Furia:</strong> It is a very exciting story which I have told before and this is a new version of that for the pan India audience. Since it is my first offering in Hindi, I was a bit nervous. The original film was well received so there was an added sense of responsibility to make this work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I did make a few changes to the story to make this version appeal to a pan India audience. I wanted it to feel and look like a fresh film but I also wanted it to remain true to the soul of the original film. I gave Chhorii a new setup to make it work for the new audience. These changes have to be made when you want something to appeal to a vast audience like that of the country.</p>

<p><strong>WION: By way of your filmmaking and projects that you are currently a part of, you seem passionate towards the genre. How do you explain your love for the horror/thriller genre?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Vishal Furia:</strong> In this country, we haven't really tapped the potential of this genre to tell nicer stories. There is a vast expanse of stories which have not been tapped because this genre has not opened up in its true sense. We have only been stuck in a formulaic way of making horror films but slowly attempts are being made to tell these kinds of horror stories. Chhorii is one such attempt. I am trying to show my take on horror and I hope it works. If the audience likes it, I hope filmmakers like myself and others can have freedom and liberty to approach producers with their ideas and the producers will also open up as they will feel a certain love towards the genre. That's the idea.</p>

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<p><strong>Vishal Furia:</strong> We have become a bit lazy in this genre. We have stuck to a certain formulaic way of using this genre. We feel that the easy way to make this genre is to put some songs, sex and the audience will come and watch. In my opinion, that’s not the way to tell horror stories. First of all, the writing has to be much more powerful as writing a horror film is not easy plus you need to have characters that people will relate to. Thirdly, you need performances that support that kind of direction and writing. Performance is key to a horror film. If the actor is not able to replicate his or her fear effectively then the audience will never feel the scare. Then there is technique since it’s a very technical genre. Every aspect of filming, designing, writing has to be correct for the atmosphere to be right, scary enough, for fear to seep in. Every aspect has to be meticulously dealt with honesty and sincerity to make the horror film work. Somewhere we have lacked in that.</p>

<p>We have made frivolous attempts at horror but I&nbsp;think slowly things will change because audience does accept&nbsp;newer forms of horror. I mean my original film really worked with the audience which is why we made a Hindi version. So the audience recognises and is ready to watch different kinds of horror. It's just us makers who have failed to deliver a horror film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WION: How do you want to make a difference to give the audience what they really want to see in a good horror film? How are your films different?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Vishal Furia:</strong> I just want to tell stories in the truest form possible, to stay honest and sincere in my story. Relatability is the most important factor in my stories because if I am not relating to my characters and feel like those characters could be me or they could be someone I know, then I won't feel scared. It should not feel like alien characters. They should feel like they are among us. The situations shown in the movie should feel like they could happen to me at some point of time. That’s what I do with my films. I try to keep them grounded in reality.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WION: With your efforts and those of other filmmakers who are keen to change the face of horror films in India, do you think there will be a time that India can produce a film like ‘The Exorcist’ or have its own ‘Insidious’ chapters?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Vishal Furia:</strong> Yes, why not. I see a very bright future for the genre in India. I have seen success with Lapachhapi, it was 11 weeks in the theatre, was well received in many Indian and global festivals. As for English films and Hollywood films that deal with horror, the Indian audience enjoys them because they deal in horror and not the other frivolous elements. And that is the way to go forward. Keep it true to the genre. I do see a great hope there. I don't see it very far when we make films like these in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: Since you’ve tasted success in the Hindi cinema industry, will we see you making Marathi films any longer or will you focus more on Hindi projects?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Vishal Furia:</strong> I will keep working in all kinds of mediums, in languages I know, cultures I can relate to since there are multiple stories that can be told. Some need bigger mediums as business wise they make more sense but some stories need smaller space and then there are culture specific stories. Like a film that has Marathi culture traditions as an important part of the story, then to stay honest to the culture, it's better we tell that story in the native language. So I am not alienating myself from the Marathi industry and I would like to tell all kinds of stories.</p>

<p><strong>WION: As a director who talks passionately about changing the way horror films are made in India, which are your favourite horror films and directors you are inspired from?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Vishal Furia:</strong> My all-time favourite ‘The Shining’. It’s a Hollywood classic and one of the most effective films in the horror genre. Among directors, there are many who inspire me like James Wan who’s made a career out of horror films, Guillermo del Toro who has done amazing work in the genre, Jordan Peele. These are some names that have taken the genre forward by inventing new stories and their work only inspires me to do good work here.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>'Chhorii' is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.&nbsp;</em></p>


Horror and comedy are possibly the most difficult to ‘execute and perfect’ genres of cinema. From getting the chills and scares to reach the audience to making them laugh their guts out, it takes a crisp and no-nonsense storytelling style to get the desired effect.

Horror and comedy are possibly the most difficult to ‘execute and perfect’ genres of cinema. From getting the chills and scares to reach the audience to making them laugh their guts out, it takes a crisp and no-nonsense storytelling style to get the desired effect. One such recent Indian film ‘Chhorii’ by director Vishal Furia has managed to do just that -- get it right. With the film receiving an overwhelmingly positive response in the country because of its originality and treatment, Vishal is happy that the audience is appreciating the honesty in his work. The film is a Hindi remake of his Marathi film ‘Lapachhapi’ that he wrote and directed much like this version. WION got talking to Vishal Furia who is immensely proud of his film ‘Chhorii’ as he talks about his passion to change the horror films scenario in India and give us our own ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The Shining’ one day. Here are the excerpts from the exclusive conversation with Vishal Furia: WION: Your Marathi film ‘Lapachhapi’ was a big success, what was your initial thought behind remaking it for the Hindi-speaking audience? What were the changes you made in ‘Chhorii’ before releasing it for a pan-India audience? Vishal Furia: It is a very exciting story which I have told before and this is a new version of that for the pan India audience. Since it is my first offering in Hindi, I was a bit nervous. The original film was well received so there was an added sense of responsibility to make this work. I did make a few changes to the story to make this version appeal to a pan India audience. I wanted it to feel and look like a fresh film but I also wanted it to remain true to the soul of the original film. I gave Chhorii a new setup to make it work for the new audience. These changes have to be made when you want something to appeal to a vast audience like that of the country. WION: By way of your filmmaking and projects that you are currently a part of, you seem passionate towards the genre. How do you explain your love for the horror/thriller genre? Vishal Furia: In this country, we haven't really tapped the potential of this genre to tell nicer stories. There is a vast expanse of stories which have not been tapped because this genre has not opened up in its true sense. We have only been stuck in a formulaic way of making horror films but slowly attempts are being made to tell these kinds of horror stories. Chhorii is one such attempt. I am trying to show my take on horror and I hope it works. If the audience likes it, I hope filmmakers like myself and others can have freedom and liberty to approach producers with their ideas and the producers will also open up as they will feel a certain love towards the genre. That's the idea. There is a vast expanse of stories which have not been tapped because this genre has not opened up in its true sense. We have only been stuck in a formulaic way of making horror films but slowly attempts are being made to tell these kinds of horror stories. × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nushrratt Bharuccha (@nushrrattbharuccha) × WION: Horror is often seen as one of the weakest genres in the country with filmmakers failing to create a spooky/chilly impact in the way of their storytelling. What’s your take on that? Vishal Furia: We have become a bit lazy in this genre. We have stuck to a certain formulaic way of using this genre. We feel that the easy way to make this genre is to put some songs, sex and the audience will come and watch. In my opinion, that’s not the way to tell horror stories. First of all, the writing has to be much more powerful as writing a horror film is not easy plus you need to have characters that people will relate to. Thirdly, you need performances that support that kind of direction and writing. Performance is key to a horror film. If the actor is not able to replicate his or her fear effectively then the audience will never feel the scare. Then there is technique since it’s a very technical genre. Every aspect of filming, designing, writing has to be correct for the atmosphere to be right, scary enough, for fear to seep in. Every aspect has to be meticulously dealt with honesty and sincerity to make the horror film work. Somewhere we have lacked in that. We have made frivolous attempts at horror but I think slowly things will change because audience does accept newer forms of horror. I mean my original film really worked with the audience which is why we made a Hindi version. So the audience recognises and is ready to watch different kinds of horror. It's just us makers who have failed to deliver a horror film. Every aspect of filming, designing, writing has to be correct for the atmosphere to be right, scary enough, for fear to seep in. Every aspect has to be meticulously dealt with honesty and sincerity to make the horror film work. Somewhere we have lacked in that. × Read our review of the film here WION: How do you want to make a difference to give the audience what they really want to see in a good horror film? How are your films different? Vishal Furia: I just want to tell stories in the truest form possible, to stay honest and sincere in my story. Relatability is the most important factor in my stories because if I am not relating to my characters and feel like those characters could be me or they could be someone I know, then I won't feel scared. It should not feel like alien characters. They should feel like they are among us. The situations shown in the movie should feel like they could happen to me at some point of time. That’s what I do with my films. I try to keep them grounded in reality. The situations shown in the movie should feel like they could happen to me at some point of time. That’s what I do with my films. I try to keep them grounded in reality. × WION: With your efforts and those of other filmmakers who are keen to change the face of horror films in India, do you think there will be a time that India can produce a film like ‘The Exorcist’ or have its own ‘Insidious’ chapters? Vishal Furia: Yes, why not. I see a very bright future for the genre in India. I have seen success with Lapachhapi, it was 11 weeks in the theatre, was well received in many Indian and global festivals. As for English films and Hollywood films that deal with horror, the Indian audience enjoys them because they deal in horror and not the other frivolous elements. And that is the way to go forward. Keep it true to the genre. I do see a great hope there. I don't see it very far when we make films like these in India. WION: Since you’ve tasted success in the Hindi cinema industry, will we see you making Marathi films any longer or will you focus more on Hindi projects? Vishal Furia: I will keep working in all kinds of mediums, in languages I know, cultures I can relate to since there are multiple stories that can be told. Some need bigger mediums as business wise they make more sense but some stories need smaller space and then there are culture specific stories. Like a film that has Marathi culture traditions as an important part of the story, then to stay honest to the culture, it's better we tell that story in the native language. So I am not alienating myself from the Marathi industry and I would like to tell all kinds of stories. WION: As a director who talks passionately about changing the way horror films are made in India, which are your favourite horror films and directors you are inspired from? Vishal Furia: My all-time favourite ‘The Shining’. It’s a Hollywood classic and one of the most effective films in the horror genre. Among directors, there are many who inspire me like James Wan who’s made a career out of horror films, Guillermo del Toro who has done amazing work in the genre, Jordan Peele. These are some names that have taken the genre forward by inventing new stories and their work only inspires me to do good work here. 'Chhorii' is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

'Chhorii' director to WION: We've made frivolous attempts at horror in past but things are changing

<p>Avril Lavigne made a surprise appearance at the Ellen DeGeneres show as she came to talk about her new album and blooming romance with boyfriend Mod Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about a lot of things, Avril mentioned that she isn’t shy of getting tattoos and her next one might be a little different. When asked if she could get a tattoo of Mod Sun, Avril promptly said, “Probably!” as they joked about getting a tattoo artist out of the audience immediately and getting it done on the set itself.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Having come back after a break of four years, Avril told Ellen, “I took a four year break, and then I put out an album and I was on tour. In the pandemic, half that tour got cancelled. I have a world tour next year, so I’m really eager to get back out and play shows again.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-elton-john-ed-sheeran-tease-merry-christmas-song-duet-release-date-433167" hreflang="en">Watch: Elton John, Ed Sheeran tease 'Merry Christmas' song duet release date</a></p>

<p>The singer released her new single 'Bite Me'&nbsp;on November 10 and announced she has a new album coming out. She has yet to reveal the name or release date.</p>

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Avril Lavigne made a surprise appearance at the Ellen DeGeneres show as she came to talk about her new album and blooming romance with boyfriend Mod Sun. Speaking about a lot of things, Avril mentioned that she isn’t shy of getting tattoos and her next one might be a little different.

Avril Lavigne made a surprise appearance at the Ellen DeGeneres show as she came to talk about her new album and blooming romance with boyfriend Mod Sun. Speaking about a lot of things, Avril mentioned that she isn’t shy of getting tattoos and her next one might be a little different. When asked if she could get a tattoo of Mod Sun, Avril promptly said, “Probably!” as they joked about getting a tattoo artist out of the audience immediately and getting it done on the set itself. Having come back after a break of four years, Avril told Ellen, “I took a four year break, and then I put out an album and I was on tour. In the pandemic, half that tour got cancelled. I have a world tour next year, so I’m really eager to get back out and play shows again.” Watch: Elton John, Ed Sheeran tease 'Merry Christmas' song duet release date The singer released her new single 'Bite Me' on November 10 and announced she has a new album coming out. She has yet to reveal the name or release date. Kim Kardashian to receive Fashion Icon Award at 2021 People’s Choice Award British Fashion Awards: Priyanka Chopra takes the fashion quotient high with Nick Jonas

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