<p>Looks like everyone is as excited as us at the news of BTS star Jimin having composed and produced a song for the upcoming Marvel film ‘Eternals’. The confirmation first came from Walt Disney Company Korea after which the news blew up on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BTS star Jimin’s song is titled ‘Friends’ and is self-written, composed and produced by him. It is among the soundtracks for the Marvel film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The song originally has been performed by Jimin and Taehyung. The song’s message is of an honest story about friendship. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-army-of-thieves-review-a-heist-prequel-sans-zombies-and-adventure-425624" hreflang="en">Army of Thieves review: A heist prequel sans zombies and adventure</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/bts">BTS</a> fans around the world are exhilareted with the development and rightfully so as this is the second time in history that a Korean song has been featured in a Hollywood blockbuster movie. Apart from this, Korean media outlets are also celebrating the inclusion of another Korean artist in a film that is so huge -- Don Lee, a Korean-American actor plays an active role in the movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-army-gift-jimin-his-very-own-jiminland-on-birthday-watch-pics-videos-420927" hreflang="en">BTS ARMY gift Jimin his very own JIMINLAND on birthday; watch pics &amp; videos</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-jimin-gets-soju-shots-with-jungkook-and-j-hope-on-his-birthday-420837" hreflang="en">BTS: Jimin gets soju shots with Jungkook and J-Hope on his birthday</a></p>

<p>Here are some clips of Korean media outlets celebrating the huge feat:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Korean channel YTN reported on “Friends” written, composed, produced by Jimin and performed by Jimin and Taehyung, being featured as one of the tracks in the OST of Marvel Studios film 'Eternals' and making headlines.<br />
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Producer Jimin is Korea’s hottest topic!<a href="https://t.co/9oWqs2ow9g">pic.twitter.com/9oWqs2ow9g</a></p>
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SBS Morning Wide featured Friends being included in the Eternals<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%A7%80%EB%AF%BC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#지민</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JIMIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JIMIN</a> <a href="https://t.co/1fA1wZ7cQe">pic.twitter.com/1fA1wZ7cQe</a></p>
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🐻 Jimin’s “Friends” will be on Marvel’s “Eternals”.<br />
🐿 I think it’d be cool if it came out on the ending credits<br />
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PROUD OF PRODUCER JIMIN</p>
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Looks like everyone is as excited as us at the news of BTS star Jimin having composed and produced a song for the upcoming Marvel film ‘Eternals’. The confirmation first came from Walt Disney Company Korea after which the news blew up on the internet.

Looks like everyone is as excited as us at the news of BTS star Jimin having composed and produced a song for the upcoming Marvel film ‘Eternals’. The confirmation first came from Walt Disney Company Korea after which the news blew up on the internet. BTS star Jimin’s song is titled ‘Friends’ and is self-written, composed and produced by him. It is among the soundtracks for the Marvel film. The song originally has been performed by Jimin and Taehyung. The song’s message is of an honest story about friendship. Also read: Army of Thieves review: A heist prequel sans zombies and adventure BTS fans around the world are exhilareted with the development and rightfully so as this is the second time in history that a Korean song has been featured in a Hollywood blockbuster movie. Apart from this, Korean media outlets are also celebrating the inclusion of another Korean artist in a film that is so huge -- Don Lee, a Korean-American actor plays an active role in the movie. Also read: BTS ARMY gift Jimin his very own JIMINLAND on birthday; watch pics & videos BTS: Jimin gets soju shots with Jungkook and J-Hope on his birthday Here are some clips of Korean media outlets celebrating the huge feat: Korean channel YTN reported on “Friends” written, composed, produced by Jimin and performed by Jimin and Taehyung, being featured as one of the tracks in the OST of Marvel Studios film 'Eternals' and making headlines. pic.twitter.com/EFtcEP3xyT — JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) October 31, 2021 × INFO • OBS News report "Friends" written, composed and produced by Jimin is featured in Marvel’s Eternals. Producer Jimin is Korea’s hottest topic!pic.twitter.com/9oWqs2ow9g — THE JIMIN CRAVE (@thejimincrave) October 30, 2021 × INFO • SBS Morning Wide relay news of "Friends" being a part of Marvel’s highly anticipated film, Eternals’ OST. SBS states Jimin produced the song and is “an honest story about friendship.” They also note fans curiosity for what scene it’s played during.pic.twitter.com/CO7f3OYgS4 — THE JIMIN CRAVE (@thejimincrave) October 28, 2021 × [Full Trans] SBS 모닝와이드 <친구> 이터널스 OST 발탁 소식 언급 SBS Morning Wide featured Friends being included in the Eternals#지민 #JIMIN pic.twitter.com/1fA1wZ7cQe — 박지민기록계🎂 (@traceofjimin) October 18, 2021 × The translation for BTS’ Vlive highlighted in the caption on the news is as below: 🐻 Jimin’s “Friends” will be on Marvel’s “Eternals”. 🐿 I think it’d be cool if it came out on the ending credits PROUD OF PRODUCER JIMIN — JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) October 27, 2021 ×

Korean media celebrate BTS' Jimin's song 'Friends' featuring in Marvel's Eternals

<p>Tunisia's prestigious Carthage Film Festival has opened with a screening of "Lingui" -- a movie from Chad about a teenage girl who seeks an abortion.</p>

<p>The festival showcases 57 diverse films from 45 Arab and African countries, with screenings not only in cinemas, but in prisons and military barracks too.</p>

<p>Social issues are a common thread of the festival, with the opening film Lingui, by Chadian director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, telling the story of a 15-year-old seeking an abortion in a country where it is condemned.</p>

<p>Haroun said he was honoured to open the festival Saturday with "a taboo subject".</p>

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<p>"It is a... political choice on the part of the festival, because it is a sub-Saharan film, which talks about the rights of women, in Arab countries and around the world," he said.</p>

<p>Under the slogan "Let's dream, Let's live", the festival is taking place across the capital Tunis this week, with screenings and talks until Saturday.</p>

<p>The festival is "intended to be a celebration of art, creativity, cinema and life", organisers say, and hopes to explore "new cinematographic trends in Africa and the Arab world".</p>

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<p>Entries from Arab nations include films from Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Yemen, while from sub-Saharan Africa they include movies from Ghana, Madagascar, Mali, Somalia and South Africa.</p>

<p>Other films include Egyptian director Ali Al Arabi's 2021 film "Captains of Zaatari", about refugees in Jordan wanting to become professional footballers, and Jessica Beshir's 2021 film from Ethiopia, "Faya Dayi", of young people's dreams under a harsh regime.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-robert-downey-jr-cried-when-he-heard-the-avengers-endgame-pitch-russo-brothers-425518" hreflang="en">Robert Downey Jr cried when he heard the 'Avengers: Endgame' pitch: Russo Brothers</a></p>

<p>The official selection also includes a documentary by Syrian filmmaker Amel Alzakout, "Purple Sea", made from images filmed when she fled Syria and the boat on which she was travelling sank off the Greek coast.</p>

<p>Veteran Italian producer Enzo Porcelli is chair of the jury, alongside others including Angolan actor Hoji Fortuna, Egyptian film critic Tareq Al Shennawy, Iranian director Ahmad Bahrami and Haitian director Gessica Geneus.</p>


Tunisia's prestigious Carthage Film Festival has opened with a screening of "Lingui" -- a movie from Chad about a teenage girl who seeks an abortion. The festival showcases 57 diverse films from 45 Arab and African countries, with screenings not only in cinemas, but in prisons and military barracks too.

Tunisia's prestigious Carthage Film Festival has opened with a screening of "Lingui" -- a movie from Chad about a teenage girl who seeks an abortion. The festival showcases 57 diverse films from 45 Arab and African countries, with screenings not only in cinemas, but in prisons and military barracks too. Social issues are a common thread of the festival, with the opening film Lingui, by Chadian director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, telling the story of a 15-year-old seeking an abortion in a country where it is condemned. Haroun said he was honoured to open the festival Saturday with "a taboo subject". Also read: Army of Thieves review: A heist prequel sans zombies and adventure "It is a... political choice on the part of the festival, because it is a sub-Saharan film, which talks about the rights of women, in Arab countries and around the world," he said. Under the slogan "Let's dream, Let's live", the festival is taking place across the capital Tunis this week, with screenings and talks until Saturday. The festival is "intended to be a celebration of art, creativity, cinema and life", organisers say, and hopes to explore "new cinematographic trends in Africa and the Arab world". Also read: WION exclusive: Prajakta Koli: Winning an Emmy with Michelle Obama still feels impossible; she’s so humble Entries from Arab nations include films from Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Yemen, while from sub-Saharan Africa they include movies from Ghana, Madagascar, Mali, Somalia and South Africa. Other films include Egyptian director Ali Al Arabi's 2021 film "Captains of Zaatari", about refugees in Jordan wanting to become professional footballers, and Jessica Beshir's 2021 film from Ethiopia, "Faya Dayi", of young people's dreams under a harsh regime. Also read: Robert Downey Jr cried when he heard the 'Avengers: Endgame' pitch: Russo Brothers The official selection also includes a documentary by Syrian filmmaker Amel Alzakout, "Purple Sea", made from images filmed when she fled Syria and the boat on which she was travelling sank off the Greek coast. Veteran Italian producer Enzo Porcelli is chair of the jury, alongside others including Angolan actor Hoji Fortuna, Egyptian film critic Tareq Al Shennawy, Iranian director Ahmad Bahrami and Haitian director Gessica Geneus.

Tunisia film festival opens with 'taboo' abortion movie

<p>Pete Davidson is quite a hit with the ladies. Kate Beckinsale, Ariana Grande and several women in between and now Kim Kardashian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kim and Pete were spotted spending the Halloween weekend together. They were pictured enjoying a rollercoaster ride at Knott's Scary Farm in Buena Park, California.</p>

<p>In photos that have now gone viral, the two are seen enjoying the ride as they tightly hold each other’s hands. They were joined for the outing by Kim's sister Kourtney Kardashian and her fiancé Travis Barker. Pete Davidson, 27, and Travis Barker, 45, know each other through their mutual friend Machine Gun Kelly.</p>

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<p>Interestingly, Kim Kardashian recently shared an onscreen kiss with Pete Davidson in a sketch when she hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/viral-robot-recreates-mick-jaggers-moves-from-rolling-stones-iconic-song-start-me-up-425795" hreflang="en">Viral: Robot recreates Mick Jagger's moves from Rolling Stones' iconic song Start Me Up</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-rapper-ice-cube-gives-up-on-9-million-as-he-refuses-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-before-film-shoot-425739" hreflang="en">Rapper Ice Cube gives up on $9 million as he refuses to get COVID-19 vaccine before film shoot</a><br />
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Kim recently parted ways with husband Kanye West after they wed in 2014 and have four kids. They are currently co-parenting their kids: daughters North, 8, and Chicago, 3½, plus sons Saint, 5½, and Psalm, 2.</p>


Pete Davidson is quite a hit with the ladies. Kate Beckinsale, Ariana Grande and several women in between and now Kim Kardashian. Kim and Pete were spotted spending the Halloween weekend together.

Pete Davidson is quite a hit with the ladies. Kate Beckinsale, Ariana Grande and several women in between and now Kim Kardashian. Kim and Pete were spotted spending the Halloween weekend together. They were pictured enjoying a rollercoaster ride at Knott's Scary Farm in Buena Park, California. In photos that have now gone viral, the two are seen enjoying the ride as they tightly hold each other’s hands. They were joined for the outing by Kim's sister Kourtney Kardashian and her fiancé Travis Barker. Pete Davidson, 27, and Travis Barker, 45, know each other through their mutual friend Machine Gun Kelly. Also read: Wife reveals Alec Baldwin could have PTSD after fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins Interestingly, Kim Kardashian recently shared an onscreen kiss with Pete Davidson in a sketch when she hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time earlier this month. Also read: Viral: Robot recreates Mick Jagger's moves from Rolling Stones' iconic song Start Me Up Rapper Ice Cube gives up on $9 million as he refuses to get COVID-19 vaccine before film shoot Kim recently parted ways with husband Kanye West after they wed in 2014 and have four kids. They are currently co-parenting their kids: daughters North, 8, and Chicago, 3½, plus sons Saint, 5½, and Psalm, 2.

Romance in the air? Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson spotted holding hands

<p>“I live in Salem, Massachusetts, where the witch trials were,” said Bridget Saunders, 20, an undergraduate at Salem State University. “Halloween is a huge ordeal.”</p>

<p>But when she walked out of her house last Tuesday, five days before Halloween, she saw that her landlord had skipped the holiday altogether and put up a fully decorated Christmas tree. “Couldn’t he just have waited a few days?” she said.</p>

<p>Apparently not. Christmas creep, the retail phenomenon of stores promoting Christmas merchandise earlier and earlier, seems to have elbowed its way past Halloween this year, and pushed aside the plastic pumpkins from store shelves.</p>

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<p>Christmas trees went up before the leaves fell in much of the Northeast. The singer Britney Spears, for example, put up her Christmas tree, complete with gold tinsel and glass ball ornaments, two weeks ago. “I’m celebrating Christmas way early this year, because why not?” she posted on Instagram on Oct. 15. “I believe any reason to find more joy in life is a good idea.”</p>

<p>Retailers, including upscale boutiques and discount shops, have turned their stores into winter wonderlands weeks, even months, earlier than last year.</p>

<p>Nordstrom unveiled its displays of Balsam Hill artificial Christmas trees in most of its stores in early October, about one to two weeks earlier than last year. Bloomingdale’s moved up its virtual holiday events (where you can learn to make charcuterie boards and other Instagram-ready tableaus) to late October, rather than November, as it did in 2020.</p>

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<p>Lowe’s set up its stores for Christmas a week earlier. “We expect customers to begin decorating earlier than ever, and Lowe’s made the strategic decision to order and bring product into our warehouses and stores earlier,” said Amy Allison, a company spokesperson.</p>

<p>It’s not exactly about spreading holiday cheer. “From a retailer’s perspective, it’s an opportunity to have many more sales and returning customers,” said Thomai Serdari, an adjunct professor of marketing at the Stern School of Business at New York University. “For individuals, it reflects a desire to extend the happy holiday season.”</p>

<p>The pandemic has further complicated matters. Supply-chain issues have spurred a fear of scarcity. Americans, many of whom celebrated a watered-down version of the holiday last year, are also eager to get the holidays started and make up for lost time.</p>

<p>“We knew our customers would want to come in earlier this year,” said Russ Patrick, a merchandise manager for Neiman Marcus, which began selling holiday goods — including fully decorated Christmas trees — in September. “There is a desire to make up for last year’s season that was very impacted by the pandemic.”</p>

<p>Discount retailers are also capitalizing on the supply-chain rush. “People are thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, the stores aren’t going to have product,’ ” said Bruce Levine, the chief merchandising officer at 99 Cents Only Stores, which is based in California. “This mindset is making people want to shop early, and we wanted to take advantage of that.”</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-squid-game-jumpsuits-to-kim-kardashian-pop-culturememe-inspired-halloween-costumes-422971" hreflang="en">From 'Squid Game' jumpsuits to Kim Kardashian: Pop culture/meme inspired Halloween costumes</a></p>

<p>Before the pandemic, 99 Cents Only Stores would flip its displays from Halloween to Christmas on the night of Oct. 31. This year, it cleared out the Halloween goods in mid-October. “We are running 10% ahead of last year on sales,” Levine said. “We are projecting to do our biggest Christmas yet.”</p>

<p>Big Lots, another budget chain, put out Christmas lights and trees right after Labor Day. (Halloween goods were sold in July.) “Customers now know if they don’t get out there and shop early, they might not get what they want,” said Bruce Thorn, the company’s chief executive.</p>

<p>Not all retailers have moved up Christmas this year. Home Depot and Walmart are on the same schedule. One reason may be that not all consumers are happy with the supersized shopping season.</p>

<p>Joe Ramoni, 29, a YouTube creator from Philadelphia, went to his local Rite Aid and Target last week to shop for Halloween decorations, hoping to score some sales, but they were all gone and replaced with Christmas frills. “It seems like we are leapfrogging right from Halloween to Christmas because of the commercial value,” he said. “Isn’t there time for both?”</p>

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“I live in Salem, Massachusetts, where the witch trials were,” said Bridget Saunders, 20, an undergraduate at Salem State University. “Halloween is a huge ordeal.

“I live in Salem, Massachusetts, where the witch trials were,” said Bridget Saunders, 20, an undergraduate at Salem State University. “Halloween is a huge ordeal.” But when she walked out of her house last Tuesday, five days before Halloween, she saw that her landlord had skipped the holiday altogether and put up a fully decorated Christmas tree. “Couldn’t he just have waited a few days?” she said. Apparently not. Christmas creep, the retail phenomenon of stores promoting Christmas merchandise earlier and earlier, seems to have elbowed its way past Halloween this year, and pushed aside the plastic pumpkins from store shelves. Also read: Diwali special: Not just India, these countries also celebrate the festival Christmas trees went up before the leaves fell in much of the Northeast. The singer Britney Spears, for example, put up her Christmas tree, complete with gold tinsel and glass ball ornaments, two weeks ago. “I’m celebrating Christmas way early this year, because why not?” she posted on Instagram on Oct. 15. “I believe any reason to find more joy in life is a good idea.” Retailers, including upscale boutiques and discount shops, have turned their stores into winter wonderlands weeks, even months, earlier than last year. Nordstrom unveiled its displays of Balsam Hill artificial Christmas trees in most of its stores in early October, about one to two weeks earlier than last year. Bloomingdale’s moved up its virtual holiday events (where you can learn to make charcuterie boards and other Instagram-ready tableaus) to late October, rather than November, as it did in 2020. Also read: Pack your bags! 10 best travel destinations for 2022 revealed, Cook Islands tops list Lowe’s set up its stores for Christmas a week earlier. “We expect customers to begin decorating earlier than ever, and Lowe’s made the strategic decision to order and bring product into our warehouses and stores earlier,” said Amy Allison, a company spokesperson. It’s not exactly about spreading holiday cheer. “From a retailer’s perspective, it’s an opportunity to have many more sales and returning customers,” said Thomai Serdari, an adjunct professor of marketing at the Stern School of Business at New York University. “For individuals, it reflects a desire to extend the happy holiday season.” The pandemic has further complicated matters. Supply-chain issues have spurred a fear of scarcity. Americans, many of whom celebrated a watered-down version of the holiday last year, are also eager to get the holidays started and make up for lost time. “We knew our customers would want to come in earlier this year,” said Russ Patrick, a merchandise manager for Neiman Marcus, which began selling holiday goods — including fully decorated Christmas trees — in September. “There is a desire to make up for last year’s season that was very impacted by the pandemic.” Discount retailers are also capitalizing on the supply-chain rush. “People are thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, the stores aren’t going to have product,’ ” said Bruce Levine, the chief merchandising officer at 99 Cents Only Stores, which is based in California. “This mindset is making people want to shop early, and we wanted to take advantage of that.” Also read: From 'Squid Game' jumpsuits to Kim Kardashian: Pop culture/meme inspired Halloween costumes Before the pandemic, 99 Cents Only Stores would flip its displays from Halloween to Christmas on the night of Oct. 31. This year, it cleared out the Halloween goods in mid-October. “We are running 10% ahead of last year on sales,” Levine said. “We are projecting to do our biggest Christmas yet.” Big Lots, another budget chain, put out Christmas lights and trees right after Labor Day. (Halloween goods were sold in July.) “Customers now know if they don’t get out there and shop early, they might not get what they want,” said Bruce Thorn, the company’s chief executive. Not all retailers have moved up Christmas this year. Home Depot and Walmart are on the same schedule. One reason may be that not all consumers are happy with the supersized shopping season. Joe Ramoni, 29, a YouTube creator from Philadelphia, went to his local Rite Aid and Target last week to shop for Halloween decorations, hoping to score some sales, but they were all gone and replaced with Christmas frills. “It seems like we are leapfrogging right from Halloween to Christmas because of the commercial value,” he said. “Isn’t there time for both?” This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

Has the Christmas shopping season overtaken Halloween?

<p>After a horrific incident shook the world of Baldwins, Alec’s wife Hilaria Baldwin is opening up on his mental state. Sharing her concerns about his emotional state ever since he accidentally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film ‘Rust’, she said that she fears he could have PTSD.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hilaria made these comments in a rare interview after the actor spoke on-camera for the first time since the fatal shooting. They are now in Vermont with their six children. Hilaria said, "I brought [Alec] up here because we have to mourn Halyna's death. Alec had a really traumatic thing happen, and I am trying to limit the PTSD."</p>

<p>She continued, "He needs space for me to take care of him and his mental health. It's an awful thing that happened. Alec feels awful."</p>

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<p>Later that day, Hilaria posted on Instagram a photo of herself holding her husband's hand, writing, "I love you and I'm here."</p>

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After a horrific incident shook the world of Baldwins, Alec’s wife Hilaria Baldwin is opening up on his mental state. Sharing her concerns about his emotional state ever since he accidentally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film ‘Rust’, she said that she fears he could have PTSD.

After a horrific incident shook the world of Baldwins, Alec’s wife Hilaria Baldwin is opening up on his mental state. Sharing her concerns about his emotional state ever since he accidentally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film ‘Rust’, she said that she fears he could have PTSD. Hilaria made these comments in a rare interview after the actor spoke on-camera for the first time since the fatal shooting. They are now in Vermont with their six children. Hilaria said, "I brought [Alec] up here because we have to mourn Halyna's death. Alec had a really traumatic thing happen, and I am trying to limit the PTSD." She continued, "He needs space for me to take care of him and his mental health. It's an awful thing that happened. Alec feels awful." Also see: From prop gun firings to car crashes: Hollywood's biggest on-set tragedies Later that day, Hilaria posted on Instagram a photo of herself holding her husband's hand, writing, "I love you and I'm here." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) × Also read: Viral: Robot recreates Mick Jagger's moves from Rolling Stones' iconic song Start Me Up The horrific accident took place last week when while rehearsing for a scene, Alec Baldwin fired a revolver used as a prop that he believed did not contain live ammunition. But lead projectile hit Hutchins and director Joel Souza, killing her and wounding him. Also read: Sardar Udham Oscars snub: List of films that won despite showing hatred

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<p>Rolling Stones popular song ‘Start Me Up’ has got a new lease of life courtesy a robot and its dance! Yes, we mean that.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A new video of a robot dancing on Start Me Up has gone viral as it imitates the dance steps of Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and nails it. The video is a collaboration between the band and robotics company Boston Dynamics to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ‘Tattoo You’ album.</p>

<p>“40 years ago, The Rolling Stones debuted their iconic Tattoo You album. We’re helping them celebrate. ‘Start Me Up’ taken from Tattoo You 2021,” read the caption of the 1.24-minute clip featuring the robot ‘Spot’ mimicking the moves of Mick Jagger, the lead vocalist and founding member of the band. Interestingly, the robot also lip-synced to the song. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/paul-mccartney-calls-the-rolling-stone-a-blues-cover-band-420685">Paul McCartney calls the Rolling Stone 'a blues cover band'</a></p>

<p>Watch the video here:</p>

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<p>Fans of the band soon took to social media to congratulate the robot company on making it all look flawless and effortless. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-kanye-west-sparks-outrage-as-he-brings-alleged-abuser-marilyn-manson-to-sunday-service-425710" hreflang="en">Kanye West sparks outrage as he brings alleged abuser Marilyn Manson to event</a></p>

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Rolling Stones popular song ‘Start Me Up’ has got a new lease of life courtesy a robot and its dance! Yes, we mean that. A new video of a robot dancing on Start Me Up has gone viral as it imitates the dance steps of Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and nails it.

Rolling Stones popular song ‘Start Me Up’ has got a new lease of life courtesy a robot and its dance! Yes, we mean that. A new video of a robot dancing on Start Me Up has gone viral as it imitates the dance steps of Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and nails it. The video is a collaboration between the band and robotics company Boston Dynamics to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ‘Tattoo You’ album. “40 years ago, The Rolling Stones debuted their iconic Tattoo You album. We’re helping them celebrate. ‘Start Me Up’ taken from Tattoo You 2021,” read the caption of the 1.24-minute clip featuring the robot ‘Spot’ mimicking the moves of Mick Jagger, the lead vocalist and founding member of the band. Interestingly, the robot also lip-synced to the song. Also read: Paul McCartney calls the Rolling Stone 'a blues cover band' Watch the video here: Fans of the band soon took to social media to congratulate the robot company on making it all look flawless and effortless. Also read: Kanye West sparks outrage as he brings alleged abuser Marilyn Manson to event Also read: Army of Thieves review: A heist prequel sans zombies and adventure

Viral: Robot recreates Mick Jagger's moves from Rolling Stones' iconic song Start Me Up

<p>Actor Rajinikanth, who recently underwent a surgery to restore blood supply to the brain, was discharged from the hospital tonight.</p>

<p>"Returned home", the 70 year-old superstar tweeted, along with a picture.</p>

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<p>He was admitted to the city-based Kauvery Hospital on October 28, following giddiness and underwent "Carotid Artery Revascularization" (CAR) on Friday.</p>

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<p>Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had visited the actor at the hospital and enquired about his health.</p>

<p>Rajinikanth's upcoming flick, 'Annathae' (which means elder brother) is slated for a Diwali release.</p>

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Actor Rajinikanth, who recently underwent a surgery to restore blood supply to the brain, was discharged from the hospital tonight. "Returned home", the 70 year-old superstar tweeted, along with a picture.

Actor Rajinikanth, who recently underwent a surgery to restore blood supply to the brain, was discharged from the hospital tonight. "Returned home", the 70 year-old superstar tweeted, along with a picture. Also read: Rapper Ice Cube gives up on $9 million as he refuses to get COVID-19 vaccine He was admitted to the city-based Kauvery Hospital on October 28, following giddiness and underwent "Carotid Artery Revascularization" (CAR) on Friday. Also read: Korean media celebrate BTS' Jimin's song 'Friends' featuring in Marvel's Eternals Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had visited the actor at the hospital and enquired about his health. Rajinikanth's upcoming flick, 'Annathae' (which means elder brother) is slated for a Diwali release. Happy Birthday Aishwarya Rai: 6 times actress stunned in Indian regional films

Actor Rajinikanth discharged from Chennai hospital

<p>What is it about franchises that have enthralled us as an audience since time immemorial? The taste for a backstory or a continuation of something we have adored on the screen for the first time, yes?. This is what you’d expect from Netflix’s ‘Army of Thieves’, prequel to Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ in which a band of mercenaries try to loot a history-laden secret safe in a zombie-infested casino in Los Angeles as the world collapses around them. Sadly, Matthias Schweighöfer’s prequel doesn’t have the same punch and no zombies too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Army of Thieves' focuses on one central character, Ludwig Dieter, the German safecracker who opened the Götterdämmerung safe in the zombie film. In the prequel, he tells the audience about the significance of the near-unbreakable safe Götterdämmerung and the three safes before it that have a mystical folk history. Created by Hans Wagner, a locksmith who couldn't cope with the death of his wife and son, makes four super safe as they take their names from the Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold, Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods). In his story, Ludwig reveals how Hans locked himself inside one and had it dropped to the bottom of the ocean, almost like a finality to the cycle and serving as a tomb for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch the trailer here:</p>

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<p>As Ludwig makes YouTube videos on these safes and their history, he is approached by Gwendoline (Nathalie Emmanuel) who is a criminal with Interpol. She recruits him to be a part of three heists -- and open those three safes he is so obsessed with. He immediately agrees.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The characters are not as well rounded as those in 'Army of the Dead' and neither do they stick in the minds. The story too lacks the extra zing that the Zack Snyder film had.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In all, the prequel fails to live up to the charm of Army of the Dead. Also, because you sorely miss the zombies. Matthias Schweighöfer could have possibly let Ludwig and his imagination run wild with his character as the story revolves around him instead of bore us with his safecracking skills that are pretty much boring.&nbsp;</p>

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What is it about franchises that have enthralled us as an audience since time immemorial? The taste for a backstory or a continuation of something we have adored on the screen for the first time, yes?

What is it about franchises that have enthralled us as an audience since time immemorial? The taste for a backstory or a continuation of something we have adored on the screen for the first time, yes?. This is what you’d expect from Netflix’s ‘Army of Thieves’, prequel to Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ in which a band of mercenaries try to loot a history-laden secret safe in a zombie-infested casino in Los Angeles as the world collapses around them. Sadly, Matthias Schweighöfer’s prequel doesn’t have the same punch and no zombies too. 'Army of Thieves' focuses on one central character, Ludwig Dieter, the German safecracker who opened the Götterdämmerung safe in the zombie film. In the prequel, he tells the audience about the significance of the near-unbreakable safe Götterdämmerung and the three safes before it that have a mystical folk history. Created by Hans Wagner, a locksmith who couldn't cope with the death of his wife and son, makes four super safe as they take their names from the Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold, Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods). In his story, Ludwig reveals how Hans locked himself inside one and had it dropped to the bottom of the ocean, almost like a finality to the cycle and serving as a tomb for him. Watch the trailer here: As Ludwig makes YouTube videos on these safes and their history, he is approached by Gwendoline (Nathalie Emmanuel) who is a criminal with Interpol. She recruits him to be a part of three heists -- and open those three safes he is so obsessed with. He immediately agrees. The story then drifts attention from the zombie-infested world as zombies haven't taken over Europe yet and are still pretty much limited to the US and these heists are happening in the former. It then becomes a heisty catch and run film with police and Interpol chasing these fraudsters. Also read: Smashing gender stereotypes! This Indian man is going viral for wearing saree & bindi in Milan The characters are not as well rounded as those in 'Army of the Dead' and neither do they stick in the minds. The story too lacks the extra zing that the Zack Snyder film had. Music is by Hans Zimmer and you feel it to the bones when the score starts to play to heighten the drama or the chase. The cinematography and layout is beautiful and scenic in every frame. Also read: 'Hum Do Humare Do' review: Kriti Sanon looks stunning in this one-time watch entertainer In all, the prequel fails to live up to the charm of Army of the Dead. Also, because you sorely miss the zombies. Matthias Schweighöfer could have possibly let Ludwig and his imagination run wild with his character as the story revolves around him instead of bore us with his safecracking skills that are pretty much boring. Also read: WION exclusive: Kubbra Sait: We are rushing representation; it needs to have a narrative

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<p>Pierce Brosnan has been signed to star in ‘Fast Charlie’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It’s a hitman thriller that is directed by Phillip Noyce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will be produced in January as announced by Boomtown Media Partners &amp; Screen Media Ventures.</p>

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<p>The film is based on Victor Gischler’s Edgar Award-nominated novel, Gun Monkeys. It centers on Charlie Swift (Brosnan), who has worked for his aging mob boss Stan for twenty years, skillfully operating as a prolific fixer and efficient hitman. When a rival boss moves to eliminate Stan and his entire team, he fails in wiping the team clean. Now on his own, Charlie will stop at nothing to avenge his friend, and has no plans to leave anyone alive.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pierce Brosnan will be seen in Warner Brothers’ ‘Black Adam’, set for release next summer, and Netflix’s action comedy ‘The Out-Law’.</p>

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Pierce Brosnan has been signed to star in ‘Fast Charlie’. It’s a hitman thriller that is directed by Phillip Noyce. The film will be produced in January as announced by Boomtown Media Partners & Screen Media Ventures.

Pierce Brosnan has been signed to star in ‘Fast Charlie’. It’s a hitman thriller that is directed by Phillip Noyce. The film will be produced in January as announced by Boomtown Media Partners & Screen Media Ventures. Also read: Alec Baldwin mishap: ‘Rust’ armorer has 'no idea' where the live rounds came from The film is based on Victor Gischler’s Edgar Award-nominated novel, Gun Monkeys. It centers on Charlie Swift (Brosnan), who has worked for his aging mob boss Stan for twenty years, skillfully operating as a prolific fixer and efficient hitman. When a rival boss moves to eliminate Stan and his entire team, he fails in wiping the team clean. Now on his own, Charlie will stop at nothing to avenge his friend, and has no plans to leave anyone alive. Meanwhile, Pierce Brosnan will be seen in Warner Brothers’ ‘Black Adam’, set for release next summer, and Netflix’s action comedy ‘The Out-Law’. Also read: Ana De Armas in talks to lead ‘John Wick’ spinoff ‘Ballerina’ 'Hum Do Humare Do' review: Kriti Sanon looks stunning in this one-time watch entertainer

Pierce Brosnan to star in hitman thriller 'Fast Charlie'

<p>As the investigations on the set of ‘Rust’ take a different turn courtesy the death of a cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the armorer has taken a former Assistant US Attorney as her lawyer. Called out in public for this move, Hannah&nbsp;Gutierrez-Reed&nbsp;is now opening up on the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Safety is Hannah’s number on priority on set,” said attorneys Jason Bowles and Robert Gorence in a statement released for their client.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Ultimately this set would never have been compromised if live ammo were not introduced. Hannah has no idea where the live rounds came from. Hannah still, to this day, has never had an accidental discharge,’ her lawyers claim.</p>

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<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-ana-de-armas-in-talks-to-lead-%E2%80%98john-wick%E2%80%99-spinoff-%E2%80%98ballerina%E2%80%99-425057" hreflang="en">Ana De Armas in talks to lead ‘John Wick’ spinoff ‘Ballerina’</a></h2>

<p>Minutes before Halyna Hutchins was shot, the actor Alec Baldwin who misfired was told by First Assistant Director that the 1880s-set long Colt .45 revolver was a “cold gun”.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the sheriff said, “We identified two other people that handled and or inspected the loaded prior to Baldwin firing the weapon. These two individuals are armorer Hannah Reed-Gutierrez and Assistant Director David Halls. All three individuals have been cooperative in the investigation and have provided statements.”</p>


As the investigations on the set of ‘Rust’ take a different turn courtesy the death of a cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the armorer has taken a former Assistant US Attorney as her lawyer.

As the investigations on the set of ‘Rust’ take a different turn courtesy the death of a cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the armorer has taken a former Assistant US Attorney as her lawyer. Called out in public for this move, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is now opening up on the matter. “Safety is Hannah’s number on priority on set,” said attorneys Jason Bowles and Robert Gorence in a statement released for their client. “Ultimately this set would never have been compromised if live ammo were not introduced. Hannah has no idea where the live rounds came from. Hannah still, to this day, has never had an accidental discharge,’ her lawyers claim. Also read: Matthew Perry to write a memoir about 'Friends' and battle with addiction Ana De Armas in talks to lead ‘John Wick’ spinoff ‘Ballerina’ Minutes before Halyna Hutchins was shot, the actor Alec Baldwin who misfired was told by First Assistant Director that the 1880s-set long Colt .45 revolver was a “cold gun”. Also read: 'Eternals' star Kumail Nanjiani: Watched Bollywood movies my whole life Meanwhile, the sheriff said, “We identified two other people that handled and or inspected the loaded prior to Baldwin firing the weapon. These two individuals are armorer Hannah Reed-Gutierrez and Assistant Director David Halls. All three individuals have been cooperative in the investigation and have provided statements.”

Alec Baldwin mishap: ‘Rust’ armorer has 'no idea' where the live rounds came from

<p>Next up for BBC’s natural history series is to spotlight Asia as it ropes in David Attenborough for a mammoth archaeological dig.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BBC Studios Natural History Unit is behind this project which will tell the story of the biggest continent on Earth through its epic landscapes and spectacular wildlife. From the vast Arabian desert, to the unexplored jungles of Sulawesi, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia, to the tropical coral seas of the Indian Ocean, the seven-part series will showcase the breathtaking variety of Asia’s wildest places.</p>

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<p>The show is the latest in a long line of landmarks such as Frozen Planet, Blue Planet and Dynasties from the Natural History Unit for the BBC, with BBC America already on board as co-producer.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-‘scam’-actor-pratik-gandhi-to-wion-on-controversies-around-his-first-bollywood-film-‘bhavai’-422552">‘Scam’ actor Pratik Gandhi to WION on controversies around his first Bollywood film ‘Bhavai’</a></p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-%E2%80%98rust%E2%80%99-armorer-has-no-idea-where-the-live-rounds-came-from-alec-baldwin-mishap-425071" hreflang="en">‘Rust’ armorer has 'no idea where the live rounds came from</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Attenborough will host Windfall Films’ Attenborough And The Mammoth Graveyard (working title), with the natural history legend profiling an archaeological dig looking to uncover Britain’s biggest mammoth discovery in almost 20 years for BBC1.</p>


Next up for BBC’s natural history series is to spotlight Asia as it ropes in David Attenborough for a mammoth archaeological dig. BBC Studios Natural History Unit is behind this project which will tell the story of the biggest continent on Earth through its epic landscapes and spectacular wildlife.

Next up for BBC’s natural history series is to spotlight Asia as it ropes in David Attenborough for a mammoth archaeological dig. BBC Studios Natural History Unit is behind this project which will tell the story of the biggest continent on Earth through its epic landscapes and spectacular wildlife. From the vast Arabian desert, to the unexplored jungles of Sulawesi, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia, to the tropical coral seas of the Indian Ocean, the seven-part series will showcase the breathtaking variety of Asia’s wildest places. Also read: Hum Do Humare Do review: Kriti Sanon is charming in this one-time watch film The show is the latest in a long line of landmarks such as Frozen Planet, Blue Planet and Dynasties from the Natural History Unit for the BBC, with BBC America already on board as co-producer. Also read: ‘Scam’ actor Pratik Gandhi to WION on controversies around his first Bollywood film ‘Bhavai’ Also read: ‘Rust’ armorer has 'no idea where the live rounds came from Meanwhile, Attenborough will host Windfall Films’ Attenborough And The Mammoth Graveyard (working title), with the natural history legend profiling an archaeological dig looking to uncover Britain’s biggest mammoth discovery in almost 20 years for BBC1.

David Attenborough to join a massive archaeological dig in Asia for a new natural history series

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