The hotly-anticipated Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is here and before the seventh instalment of the billion-dollar Hollywood franchise takes the world box office by storm, let's take a look at the box office revenue of the first six movies in the franchise.

All the Mission: Impossible films ranked as per their box office revenues

The Screen Actors Guild announced that it will go on strike. The actors in Oppenheimer's premiere, which has just been released walked out of the movie.

Hollywood shuts down for the first time in six decades

The Screen Actors Guild, a Los Angeles-based union representing 160,000 Hollywood actors, on Thursday (July 13) called a strike action, initiating the largest shutdown in Hollywood in the past four decades. Following the strike, notable stars Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt left the premiere of Oppenheimer, confirmed its director Christopher Nolan.&nbsp;

This strike aims to exert pressure on studios and streaming giants to address various concerns, including a more equitable distribution of profits and improved working conditions for performers.

As a result of the strike, approximately 160,000 actors will participate in picket lines, aligning themselves with a separate strike led by writers.&nbsp;

<h2>Failed last-minute negotiations&nbsp;</h2>

The strike announcement follows the breakdown of last-minute discussions between the union (officially known as the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or SAG-AFTRA) and major studios.&nbsp;

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Despite efforts to reach a resolution, the two parties were unable to find common ground, prompting the Screen Actors Guild to take decisive action.

The actors participating in the strike are seeking improved pay and working conditions from streaming services. Additionally, they are demanding assurances that artificial intelligence and computer-generated faces and voices will not be utilised as replacements for human actors.

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During a press conference in California, the executive director and chief negotiator of the union described the strike as "an instrument of last resort."

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He expressed that they had no other option but to take this course of action due to the circumstances.

<h2>Failed negotiations lead to strike&nbsp;</h2>

Following the breakdown of talks on Wednesday, the negotiating committee of the union unanimously voted to recommend the strike action.

In a statement quoted by Deadline, SAG-AFTRA said, "SAG-AFTRA’s Television/Theatrical/Streaming contracts have expired without a successor agreement. After more than four weeks of bargaining, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) — the entity that represents major studios and streamers, including Amazon, Apple, Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros. Discovery — remains unwilling to offer a fair deal on the key issues that are essential to SAG-AFTRA members."

“SAG-AFTRA negotiated in good faith and was eager to reach a deal that sufficiently addressed performer needs, but the AMPTP’s responses to the union’s most important proposals have been insulting and disrespectful of our massive contributions to this industry," SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said.&nbsp;

"The companies have refused to meaningfully engage on some topics and on others completely stonewalled us. Until they do negotiate in good faith, we cannot begin to reach a deal. We have no choice but to move forward in unity, and on behalf of our membership, with a strike recommendation to our National Board. The board will discuss the issue this morning and will make its decision."

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The Screen Actors Guild, a Los Angeles-based union representing 160,000 Hollywood actors, on Thursday (July 13) called a strike action, initiating the largest shutdown in Hollywood in the past four decades.

The Screen Actors Guild, a Los Angeles-based union representing 160,000 Hollywood actors, on Thursday (July 13) called a strike action, initiating the largest shutdown in Hollywood in the past four decades. Following the strike, notable stars Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt left the premiere of Oppenheimer, confirmed its director Christopher Nolan. This strike aims to exert pressure on studios and streaming giants to address various concerns, including a more equitable distribution of profits and improved working conditions for performers. As a result of the strike, approximately 160,000 actors will participate in picket lines, aligning themselves with a separate strike led by writers. Failed last-minute negotiations The strike announcement follows the breakdown of last-minute discussions between the union (officially known as the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or SAG-AFTRA) and major studios. Also Read | Ukraine 'will join NATO', Putin has 'lost the war': Biden in Helsinki Despite efforts to reach a resolution, the two parties were unable to find common ground, prompting the Screen Actors Guild to take decisive action. The actors participating in the strike are seeking improved pay and working conditions from streaming services. Additionally, they are demanding assurances that artificial intelligence and computer-generated faces and voices will not be utilised as replacements for human actors. Also Read | Cocaine at White House: Secret Service ends probe without finding suspect During a press conference in California, the executive director and chief negotiator of the union described the strike as "an instrument of last resort." Watch | Russian general says top military brass betrayed soldiers fighting in Ukraine × He expressed that they had no other option but to take this course of action due to the circumstances. Failed negotiations lead to strike Following the breakdown of talks on Wednesday, the negotiating committee of the union unanimously voted to recommend the strike action. In a statement quoted by Deadline, SAG-AFTRA said, "SAG-AFTRA’s Television/Theatrical/Streaming contracts have expired without a successor agreement. After more than four weeks of bargaining, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) — the entity that represents major studios and streamers, including Amazon, Apple, Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros. Discovery — remains unwilling to offer a fair deal on the key issues that are essential to SAG-AFTRA members." “SAG-AFTRA negotiated in good faith and was eager to reach a deal that sufficiently addressed performer needs, but the AMPTP’s responses to the union’s most important proposals have been insulting and disrespectful of our massive contributions to this industry," SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said. "The companies have refused to meaningfully engage on some topics and on others completely stonewalled us. Until they do negotiate in good faith, we cannot begin to reach a deal. We have no choice but to move forward in unity, and on behalf of our membership, with a strike recommendation to our National Board. The board will discuss the issue this morning and will make its decision." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Hollywood actors’ union goes on strike, Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt leave 'Oppenheimer' premiere

The much anticipated 2023 Emmy nominations were announced on July 12th against the backdrop of an imminent strike in the industry over pay and the use of AI.

Emmy nominations overshadowed by imminent strike in the industry

All Mission: Impossible films ranked as per their box office revenues

Hollywood’s first industrywide shutdown in 63 years neared certainty, with the union representing 160,000 television and movie actors poised to call a strike as soon as Thursday and join screenwriters who walked off the job in May.

Hollywood actors’ strike looms as Sag-Aftra says contract talks collapse

In Tom Cruise's latest screen outing Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, writer-director Christopher McQuarrie addresses the elephant in the room. With the world talking about how AI is slowly taking up our jobs, McQuarrie just goes a step further and makes AI, known as The Entity in the film, the main antagonist. While M:I 7 remains true to its franchise and serves a high-octane, thrilling action flick which can seem slightly impractical in reality, it also weirdly gives a reality check to the viewers of what could be in store for the world in the near future, thanks to artificial intelligence. WION's Shomini Sen's review is here.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One review: Tom Cruise fights the AI in a slick action thriller

J Robert Oppenheimer was a physicist and director of the Manhattan Project, which developed the world's first nuclear bomb. He witnessed the destructive power of the bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Despite his role in the creation of the most destructive force the world has ever seen, he became an outspoken advocate for nuclear disarmament. Christopher Nolan's upcoming biopic, Oppenheimer, promises to explore the scientist's complicated life and legacy.

The mind of Oppenheimer, father of atomic bomb who turned pacifist

In an exclusive conversation with WION, The cast of 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One', talked about the legacy of their upcoming franchise, and Tom Cruise.

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The rise of artificial intelligence has left Hollywood on edge. In this report, we deep dive into how ai is impacting Hollywood, music, and the entertainment industry at large.

The impact of AI on Hollywood

Shooting has finally commenced for the highly anticipated Formula 1 feature film starring Academy Award winner Brad Pitt. Apple Original Films has unveiled a first look of&nbsp;the project.&nbsp;

Produced in collaboration with Formula 1, the movie features Pitt as a former driver making a comeback to the sport with a fictional team called APXGP, alongside actor Damson Idris playing his teammate.

Silverstone, the iconic circuit that hosted the first-ever Formula 1 race in 1950, serves as the ideal filming location for this thrilling production. The fictional team will even have its own pit-stop set up at the track. Filming is scheduled to take place during the British Grand Prix, adding an authentic atmosphere to the scenes.

Pitt recently visited the race track in Towcester, Northamptonshire, and is expected to "race" an adapted Formula Two car prepared by Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team. Pitt will be the sole driver on the track during filming. And it is believed that computer-generated imagery will be used to create the illusion of him competing against the current season's grid.

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The film is being directed by Joseph Kosinski and boasts an impressive lineup. The project promises a high-octane cinematic experience. Dawn Apollo Films, launched by seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton last year, is also involved in the production.

During a press conference on Thursday, Hamilton expressed his excitement about the film, stating, "It's massively exciting to see it all coming together. To know that we're filming this weekend... There are nerves, naturally, because it's something we've been working on for so long."

He further revealed that viewers can anticipate an immersive portrayal of the fast-paced sport, akin to the thrilling experience offered by the recent release of "Top Gun."

Hamilton also praised director Joseph Kosinski and his style of work. He said, "Joe is an incredible director… You already saw what he’s done with fighter jets, what he did with Maverick, so if you just think about what he’s done with that in terms of the dogfights we saw on those jets, which was pretty epic. There’s so many people around the world that are so excited about this sport, wanting to learn more. The fact that we’ll have all the original characters that are actually on the grid, and then Brad, is pretty cool!"

Ahead of filming, F1 released pictures of the fictional team's black and gold car and livery, generating further anticipation among fans. Hamilton also confirmed that he had already taken a spin on a race track with Pitt.

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Shooting has finally commenced for the highly anticipated Formula 1 feature film starring Academy Award winner Brad Pitt. Apple Original Films has unveiled a first look of the project.

Shooting has finally commenced for the highly anticipated Formula 1 feature film starring Academy Award winner Brad Pitt. Apple Original Films has unveiled a first look of the project. Produced in collaboration with Formula 1, the movie features Pitt as a former driver making a comeback to the sport with a fictional team called APXGP, alongside actor Damson Idris playing his teammate. Silverstone, the iconic circuit that hosted the first-ever Formula 1 race in 1950, serves as the ideal filming location for this thrilling production. The fictional team will even have its own pit-stop set up at the track. Filming is scheduled to take place during the British Grand Prix, adding an authentic atmosphere to the scenes. Pitt recently visited the race track in Towcester, Northamptonshire, and is expected to "race" an adapted Formula Two car prepared by Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team. Pitt will be the sole driver on the track during filming. And it is believed that computer-generated imagery will be used to create the illusion of him competing against the current season's grid. Brad Pitt is going to drive 'his own' F1 car at Silverstone this weekend pic.twitter.com/975ERttS0U — Supercar Blondie (@supercarblondie) July 7, 2023 I spy with my little eye… the modified F2 car being driven by Brad Pitt at Silverstone 👀 📸 ig/f1_gresty pic.twitter.com/wZGy5GIcm6 — Vincenzo Landino (@vincenzolandino) July 6, 2023 SONNY'S HERE ❤️‍🔥 @F1 #APEX #BRADPITT pic.twitter.com/oDWhjrl5m1 — brad pitt's Chapstick (@bpf_aaa) July 6, 2023 Also read: French actor Alain Delon’s children accuse his companion of bullying, dog cruelty The film is being directed by Joseph Kosinski and boasts an impressive lineup. The project promises a high-octane cinematic experience. Dawn Apollo Films, launched by seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton last year, is also involved in the production. During a press conference on Thursday, Hamilton expressed his excitement about the film, stating, "It's massively exciting to see it all coming together. To know that we're filming this weekend... There are nerves, naturally, because it's something we've been working on for so long." He further revealed that viewers can anticipate an immersive portrayal of the fast-paced sport, akin to the thrilling experience offered by the recent release of "Top Gun." Hamilton also praised director Joseph Kosinski and his style of work. He said, "Joe is an incredible director… You already saw what he’s done with fighter jets, what he did with Maverick, so if you just think about what he’s done with that in terms of the dogfights we saw on those jets, which was pretty epic. There’s so many people around the world that are so excited about this sport, wanting to learn more. The fact that we’ll have all the original characters that are actually on the grid, and then Brad, is pretty cool!" Ahead of filming, F1 released pictures of the fictional team's black and gold car and livery, generating further anticipation among fans. Hamilton also confirmed that he had already taken a spin on a race track with Pitt. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hollywood's actors Union and major Hollywood Studios agreed to extend their current labour contract through July 12th and keep talking to try to reach a new labour agreement seeking to avert a second labour strike this summer.

Hollywood writers are planning a second strike this summer

A Hollywood producer is testifying in a corruption case against PM Benjamin Netanyahu. What is the link between the two and how is it connected to the contentious judicial overhaul? Ghadi Francis reports.

Hollywood twist in Bibi Graft case

The action film Kandahar recently premiered on an OTT platform after enjoying a limited theatrical release in the US. In the Hollywood actioner, which also stars Gerard Butler, Indian actor Ali Fazal plays the antagonist. Our entertainment editor Abira Dhar caught up with the actor as he spoke about how the world's perception of Indian cinema is changing and when Judi Dench took him shopping.

When Judi Dench took Ali Fazal shopping and how he honoured her for it

When Judi Dench took Ali Fazal shopping

It's been two months since the writers' strike began in Hollywood. In these 60 days, many shows have been halted as well as filmmakers have reshuffled their release schedules, the studios have lost billions but now small businesses in Los Angeles and beyond are taking a hit from the strike.

Economic impact of the Hollywood writers' strike

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan on Sunday (June 25) began his testimony in a trial that is examining corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The session was broadcast live from an English seaside town to Jerusalem.

The trial is taking place in Jerusalem but Milchan's testimony was taking place in Brighton. Milchan is currently based here. It is expected that the testimony would last several days.

Netanyahu faces allegations from the prosecutors that he received almost 700,000 shekels (around USD 200,000) worth of gifts from Milchan and from an Australian fellow billionaire. The indictment describes this as a "supplyl line" of champagne and cigars.

Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing in this case and two others which are being heard in the same trial.

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Netanyahu is accused of helping Milchan with his business interests and with U.S. visa status. The prime minister has described the gift-giving among friends as normal conduct and his trial as a political witch-hunt.

There are also accusations against Netanyahu that he helped Milchan with his business interests and with US visa status. The PM described gift-giving among friends as normal conduct. He has labelled the trial as a political witch-hunt.

Milchan hinted at a deeper, patriotic cast to the relationship. "I can't tell you how many things Bibi and I did in secret for the country," he said in his testimony, using Netanyahu's nickname.

When the prime minister arrived at the Jerusalem court to watch from afar, Milchan greeted him off-screen with "Shalom, Bibi!"

Netanyahu is in a record sixth term as prime minister of Israel. Criminal probes against him began in 2016 and started political turmoil in Israel.

There was a cycle of inconclusive elections. An 18 month-stint in the opposition, Netanyahu returned to power in December.

Netanyahu has denied any link between his trial and reforms to the justice system that his coalition is seeking and that has drawn strong opposition.

He has been indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust for allegedly granting regulatory favours to businessmen in return for positive favourable media coverage.

<h2>Protests in Brighton</h2>

On Sunday, protests took place in Brighton with protesters seen waving Israeli flags. Reuters quoted Sharon Shochat, a protester who expressed support to those protesting in Israel.

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Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan on Sunday (June 25) began his testimony in a trial that is examining corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan on Sunday (June 25) began his testimony in a trial that is examining corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The session was broadcast live from an English seaside town to Jerusalem. The trial is taking place in Jerusalem but Milchan's testimony was taking place in Brighton. Milchan is currently based here. It is expected that the testimony would last several days. Netanyahu faces allegations from the prosecutors that he received almost 700,000 shekels (around USD 200,000) worth of gifts from Milchan and from an Australian fellow billionaire. The indictment describes this as a "supplyl line" of champagne and cigars. Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing in this case and two others which are being heard in the same trial. Watch | Israel: Netanyahu accused of receiving cigars, champagne and coats as gifts × Netanyahu is accused of helping Milchan with his business interests and with U.S. visa status. The prime minister has described the gift-giving among friends as normal conduct and his trial as a political witch-hunt. There are also accusations against Netanyahu that he helped Milchan with his business interests and with US visa status. The PM described gift-giving among friends as normal conduct. He has labelled the trial as a political witch-hunt. Milchan hinted at a deeper, patriotic cast to the relationship. "I can't tell you how many things Bibi and I did in secret for the country," he said in his testimony, using Netanyahu's nickname. When the prime minister arrived at the Jerusalem court to watch from afar, Milchan greeted him off-screen with "Shalom, Bibi!" Netanyahu is in a record sixth term as prime minister of Israel. Criminal probes against him began in 2016 and started political turmoil in Israel. There was a cycle of inconclusive elections. An 18 month-stint in the opposition, Netanyahu returned to power in December. Netanyahu has denied any link between his trial and reforms to the justice system that his coalition is seeking and that has drawn strong opposition. He has been indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust for allegedly granting regulatory favours to businessmen in return for positive favourable media coverage. Protests in Brighton On Sunday, protests took place in Brighton with protesters seen waving Israeli flags. Reuters quoted Sharon Shochat, a protester who expressed support to those protesting in Israel. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testifies in Netanyahu corruption case

Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have joined an investment group which will be buying a 24 per cent stake in Alpine F1 team. Alpine's parent company Renault announced the move on Monday.

Wrexham owners Reynolds and McElhenney buy stake in Alpine F1

On Friday, members of the Directors Guild of America approved a new three-year contract with Hollywood studios and streamers, with 87 per cent of the membership voting in support and making it a record turnout. DGA has 16,321 eligible voters.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, studios like Amazon, Apple, CBS, Disney, NBC Universal, Netflix, Paramount Global, Sony, and CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery are being represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) in the deal.

<h2>What's in the three-year deal?</h2>

Recommended by the DGA negotiating committee, the contract is being called a "historic" deal for work hours, residuals, wages, and artificial intelligence.&nbsp;

The DGA deal includes annual wage increases of 5 per cent, 4 per cent, and 3.5 per cent. It also addresses some aspects of the use of Artificial Intelligence, reaffirming that AI cannot replace humans. The contract also looks to ban live ammunition on set, following the October 2021 shooting incident at the set of the movie Rust, which resulted in the shocking death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The contract, for the first time, also includes global streaming video on demand residuals, which would be paid based on the number of international subscribers, resulting in a 76 per cent increase in foreign residuals for the biggest streaming services.

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"Our new contract secures gains on wages, global streaming residuals, safety, diversity and creative rights that build for the future and impact every category of member in our Guild," said Lesli Linka Glatter, President of Directors Guild of America.

The tentative agreement prevents a doomsday scenario with three major unions in Hollywood striking simultaneously.&nbsp;

The Writers Guild Strike has been going on for eight weeks with more than 11,000 screenwriters voicing their concerns on the picket lines, bringing several productions to a halt. No resolution has been reached, so far, between the two parties.

Meanwhile, a contract between studios and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the guild that represents over 160,000 actors, expires soon. Negotiations between the two started on June 7. It is unclear how those talks are currently going.

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On Friday, members of the Directors Guild of America approved a new three-year contract with Hollywood studios and streamers, with 87 per cent of the membership voting in support and making it a record turnout.

On Friday, members of the Directors Guild of America approved a new three-year contract with Hollywood studios and streamers, with 87 per cent of the membership voting in support and making it a record turnout. DGA has 16,321 eligible voters. Meanwhile, studios like Amazon, Apple, CBS, Disney, NBC Universal, Netflix, Paramount Global, Sony, and CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery are being represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) in the deal. What's in the three-year deal? Recommended by the DGA negotiating committee, the contract is being called a "historic" deal for work hours, residuals, wages, and artificial intelligence. The DGA deal includes annual wage increases of 5 per cent, 4 per cent, and 3.5 per cent. It also addresses some aspects of the use of Artificial Intelligence, reaffirming that AI cannot replace humans. The contract also looks to ban live ammunition on set, following the October 2021 shooting incident at the set of the movie Rust, which resulted in the shocking death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The contract, for the first time, also includes global streaming video on demand residuals, which would be paid based on the number of international subscribers, resulting in a 76 per cent increase in foreign residuals for the biggest streaming services. Also read: Paul McCartney clarifies use of AI in new Beatles song: 'Nothing has been artificially created' "Our new contract secures gains on wages, global streaming residuals, safety, diversity and creative rights that build for the future and impact every category of member in our Guild," said Lesli Linka Glatter, President of Directors Guild of America. The tentative agreement prevents a doomsday scenario with three major unions in Hollywood striking simultaneously. The Writers Guild Strike has been going on for eight weeks with more than 11,000 screenwriters voicing their concerns on the picket lines, bringing several productions to a halt. No resolution has been reached, so far, between the two parties. Meanwhile, a contract between studios and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the guild that represents over 160,000 actors, expires soon. Negotiations between the two started on June 7. It is unclear how those talks are currently going. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hollywood directors overwhelmingly vote to ratify new contract with studios amid WGA strike

From19th century opera singers to today's pop-stars, some of the most iconic costumes worn by celebrities are now on display under one roof at London's Victoria and the Albert Museum.

Major V&A Exhibition in London celebrates divas from Hollywood's golden age

From a revolving door of filmmakers and writers to the star Ezra Miller going on a crime spree, Andy Muschietti's The Flash has had a rocky road to its release ever since it was announced in 2014. Things even got bad enough that it felt impossible that the DC movie would see the light of day. But somehow, the cosmic forces aligned and it is finally here. But is this multiverse-spanning superhero adventure worth a watch? Watch WION's Kshitij Mohan Rawat's review.

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Celebrating Hollywood's LGBTQ icons: From Lady Gaga to Elton John

In an exclusive chat with WION's Samarpita Das, Emmy-winning star, Jharrel Jerome, talks about his upcoming project with Boots Riley, 'I'm A Virgo''. The 'Spider-man' actor also expressed his full solidarity with the ongoing writers strike in Hollywood.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and supermodel Gigi Hadid were seen dining out in London recently, sparking rumours that their relationship had been rekindled. The Oscar winner, his father George DiCaprio, and stepmother Peggy Farrar, were seen with Gigi Hadid on June 6. A few hours later, the runway model and DiCaprio were seen leaving the restaurant separately, as per TMZ.&nbsp;

Gigi Hadid looked lovely in a long black coat, which she matched with a black jumper and black leggings. She accessorised the ensemble with dark oval sunglasses and black pumps. Leonardo DiCaprio was dressed casually in black pants, a black bomber jacket, a baseball cap, and a face mask.

This outing comes just days after the Inception star was spotted on a yacht with Meghan Roche, who is also Gigi Hadid's friend. According to reports, Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid were spotted arriving a few minutes apart at the Chiltern Firehouse, a five-star hotel in London, where they both are reported to be staying.

Rumours about Leonardo DiCaprio’s romance with the supermodel have long been doing the rounds on the internet. It was later reported that the couple had split up and Gigi Hadid wanted to focus on her work and her child Khai.

Speculation regarding Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid’s relationship surfaced again when the two were spotted leaving an event in New York a few minutes after each other. The duo was seen pulling off the same move at this year’s Met Gala.

Apart from Gigi Hadid, Leonardo DiCaprio was recently linked with Indian-origin model Neelam Gill. The two were spotted lunching together with DiCaprio’s mother Irmelin Indenbirken.

Leonardo DiCaprio was earlier dating model-actress Camila Morrone. The couple broke up last year after a four-year-long relationship. On the work front, the actor’s latest project is Killers Of The Flower Moon, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie is by DiCaprio’s frequent collaboration Martin Scorsese. Robert De Niro is also part of the cast. The movie is set for a theatrical release on October 20.

As for Gig Hadid, the supermodel was previously in a relationship with Zayn Malik. The couple split up a while back.

Leonardo DiCaprio and supermodel Gigi Hadid were seen dining out in London recently, sparking rumours that their relationship had been rekindled. The Oscar winner, his father George DiCaprio, and stepmother Peggy Farrar, were seen with Gigi Hadid on June 6.

Leonardo DiCaprio and supermodel Gigi Hadid were seen dining out in London recently, sparking rumours that their relationship had been rekindled. The Oscar winner, his father George DiCaprio, and stepmother Peggy Farrar, were seen with Gigi Hadid on June 6. A few hours later, the runway model and DiCaprio were seen leaving the restaurant separately, as per TMZ. Gigi Hadid looked lovely in a long black coat, which she matched with a black jumper and black leggings. She accessorised the ensemble with dark oval sunglasses and black pumps. Leonardo DiCaprio was dressed casually in black pants, a black bomber jacket, a baseball cap, and a face mask. This outing comes just days after the Inception star was spotted on a yacht with Meghan Roche, who is also Gigi Hadid's friend. According to reports, Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid were spotted arriving a few minutes apart at the Chiltern Firehouse, a five-star hotel in London, where they both are reported to be staying. Rumours about Leonardo DiCaprio’s romance with the supermodel have long been doing the rounds on the internet. It was later reported that the couple had split up and Gigi Hadid wanted to focus on her work and her child Khai. Speculation regarding Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid’s relationship surfaced again when the two were spotted leaving an event in New York a few minutes after each other. The duo was seen pulling off the same move at this year’s Met Gala. Apart from Gigi Hadid, Leonardo DiCaprio was recently linked with Indian-origin model Neelam Gill. The two were spotted lunching together with DiCaprio’s mother Irmelin Indenbirken. Leonardo DiCaprio was earlier dating model-actress Camila Morrone. The couple broke up last year after a four-year-long relationship. On the work front, the actor’s latest project is Killers Of The Flower Moon, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie is by DiCaprio’s frequent collaboration Martin Scorsese. Robert De Niro is also part of the cast. The movie is set for a theatrical release on October 20. As for Gig Hadid, the supermodel was previously in a relationship with Zayn Malik. The couple split up a while back.

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There is no denying this now. Artificial Intelligence is all around us. In the past few months, there has been an increase in AI-generated realistic content, such as deep fakes which has in turn caused grave concern in Hollywood. The rise of AI has now sparked a debate&nbsp;among actors, writers, and studios about their compensation and content creation. 
 
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) recently expressed concern about the rise of AI deep fakes in Hollywood, reports Interesting Engineering.&nbsp; 
 
The actors union is preparing to negotiate labour contracts with studios, and the use of AI is among the top issues that they wish to address.&nbsp; 
 
According to SAG-AFTRA Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the actors` "digital doubles" should be controlled to ensure fair compensation when using their personas. 
 
Actors and writers in Hollywood are concerned that studios will try to cut costs and increase revenue by using AI to generate new content without the assistance and guidance of production. 
 
Moreover, the report said that celebrities such as Hollywood actors Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves have been the victims of unauthorised deep fakes and hyper-realistic AI-generated videos. Clearly, everyone is at risk.&nbsp; 
 
Such&nbsp;incidents have fuelled actors'&nbsp;growing concern about the unregulated use of AI.&nbsp;Meanwhile, top researchers, experts and CEOs (including Sam Altman of OpenAI) have issued a fresh warning about the existential threat artificial intelligence (AI) poses to humanity. 
 
In a 22-word statement, they said that "Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war." 
 
The statement was published by US-based nonprofit, the Center for AI Safety, and was co-signed by Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis as well as Geoffrey Hinton and Youshua Bengio. 
 
The move also comes at a time when writers across mediums in Hollywood have been on strike for better pay.&nbsp;AI has emerged as a major concern of writers and actors, who see their jobs as especially vulnerable to the new technology.

(With inputs from agencies)

There is no denying this now. Artificial Intelligence is all around us. In the past few months, there has been an increase in AI-generated realistic content, such as deep fakes which has in turn caused grave concern in Hollywood.

There is no denying this now. Artificial Intelligence is all around us. In the past few months, there has been an increase in AI-generated realistic content, such as deep fakes which has in turn caused grave concern in Hollywood. The rise of AI has now sparked a debate among actors, writers, and studios about their compensation and content creation. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) recently expressed concern about the rise of AI deep fakes in Hollywood, reports Interesting Engineering. The actors union is preparing to negotiate labour contracts with studios, and the use of AI is among the top issues that they wish to address. According to SAG-AFTRA Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the actors` "digital doubles" should be controlled to ensure fair compensation when using their personas. Actors and writers in Hollywood are concerned that studios will try to cut costs and increase revenue by using AI to generate new content without the assistance and guidance of production. Moreover, the report said that celebrities such as Hollywood actors Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves have been the victims of unauthorised deep fakes and hyper-realistic AI-generated videos. Clearly, everyone is at risk. Such incidents have fuelled actors' growing concern about the unregulated use of AI. Meanwhile, top researchers, experts and CEOs (including Sam Altman of OpenAI) have issued a fresh warning about the existential threat artificial intelligence (AI) poses to humanity. In a 22-word statement, they said that "Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war." The statement was published by US-based nonprofit, the Center for AI Safety, and was co-signed by Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis as well as Geoffrey Hinton and Youshua Bengio. The move also comes at a time when writers across mediums in Hollywood have been on strike for better pay. AI has emerged as a major concern of writers and actors, who see their jobs as especially vulnerable to the new technology. (With inputs from agencies)

AI deepfake videos worry Hollywood actors ahead of wage talks

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is finally here. The animated film is a sequel to 2018’s phenomenal Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and continues the story of Miles Morales an Afro-Latino teen who becomes a Spider-Man after he is bitten by a radioactive Spider. In Across the Spider-Verse we find him still struggling to balance his personal life with his superhero life. Is the film any good? Watch WION's Kshitij Mohan Rawat's review.

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In an exclusive interview, British music composer Bobby Krlic speaks to WION’s Zeba Khan on making music for Joaquin Phoenix starrer Beau Is Afraid, a horror thriller that pits the Oscar-winning actor in the most extraordinary situations. Bobby teamed up with the film’s director, Ari Aster, previously on the 2019 horror film, Midsommar.

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At least one person was killed after a plane crashed in Hollywood Wednesday afternoon, CBS News reported. The plane crashed near a shopping plaza.&nbsp;

Arlene Satchell, who is a spokesperson for the airport, said as quoted by Sun Sentinel that the preliminary information shows the plane departed from North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines. &nbsp;

As quoted by US-based media outlets, the statement by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the authorities said the single-engine Piper aircraft went down at 450 N Park Road, near Hollywood Boulevard, around 12:45pm (local time).&nbsp;

"Upon impact, the plane was fully engulfed in flames and fire rescue responded to put out the blaze. It appeared to be a single-engine plane with one person deceased inside," said city spokesperson Deanne Bettineschi as quoted by media reports.&nbsp;

The plane was completely enveloped in flames when Hollywood Fire Rescue arrived and Chopper4 observed firefighters dousing the burnt remnants of the plane with foam from above.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the pilot who lost his life was the only occupant of the plane. The identity and other details about the pilot were not available.&nbsp;

The plane was seen bouncing up and down in the viral video before it crashed.&nbsp;

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As quoted by CBS News, Rhonda Martinez said that she saw the plane before it crashed. She said, "I saw the plane flying low to the left and I saw yellow and the plane with a banner and it seemed like it was losing altitude because it was going in a downward position and that seemed awfully low for a plane to be flying."

"Honestly, my dad was in pilot school at one time and I know that the plane that was flying was in trouble. I feel terrible because I was born and raised here. This is heart-wrenching."&nbsp;

As quoted by Sun Sentinel, Karen Schiff said that she was driving north on North Park Road when she saw the plane. Schiff works for Memorial Healthcare System at an outpatient centre near Target.&nbsp;

Schiff said it appeared that the pilot was attempting to manoeuvre the plane to make an emergency landing in a safe place, away from the busier lanes. &nbsp;

"I think the pilot was trying to avoid as many people as possible because he knew he was going down. He's a hero. He did everything he could," Schiff said.&nbsp;

"The flames were so hot so quick that everything burned up. All that’s left is the skeleton of the plane," Schiff added.&nbsp;

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At least one person was killed after a plane crashed in Hollywood Wednesday afternoon, CBS News reported. The plane crashed near a shopping plaza. Arlene Satchell, who is a spokesperson for the airport, said as quoted by Sun Sentinel that the preliminary information shows the plane departed from North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.

At least one person was killed after a plane crashed in Hollywood Wednesday afternoon, CBS News reported. The plane crashed near a shopping plaza. Arlene Satchell, who is a spokesperson for the airport, said as quoted by Sun Sentinel that the preliminary information shows the plane departed from North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines. As quoted by US-based media outlets, the statement by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the authorities said the single-engine Piper aircraft went down at 450 N Park Road, near Hollywood Boulevard, around 12:45pm (local time). "Upon impact, the plane was fully engulfed in flames and fire rescue responded to put out the blaze. It appeared to be a single-engine plane with one person deceased inside," said city spokesperson Deanne Bettineschi as quoted by media reports. The plane was completely enveloped in flames when Hollywood Fire Rescue arrived and Chopper4 observed firefighters dousing the burnt remnants of the plane with foam from above. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the pilot who lost his life was the only occupant of the plane. The identity and other details about the pilot were not available. The plane was seen bouncing up and down in the viral video before it crashed. Trigger warning: Some readers may find this video disturbing. Discretion is advised. Plane crashes on street in Hollywood, Florida, killing the pilot News chopper captured the crash#breaking #breakingnews #news pic.twitter.com/DGWUPbtwjH — Crime With Bobby (@crimewithbobby) May 17, 2023 × Pilot was 'a hero' As quoted by CBS News, Rhonda Martinez said that she saw the plane before it crashed. She said, "I saw the plane flying low to the left and I saw yellow and the plane with a banner and it seemed like it was losing altitude because it was going in a downward position and that seemed awfully low for a plane to be flying." "Honestly, my dad was in pilot school at one time and I know that the plane that was flying was in trouble. I feel terrible because I was born and raised here. This is heart-wrenching." As quoted by Sun Sentinel, Karen Schiff said that she was driving north on North Park Road when she saw the plane. Schiff works for Memorial Healthcare System at an outpatient centre near Target. Schiff said it appeared that the pilot was attempting to manoeuvre the plane to make an emergency landing in a safe place, away from the busier lanes. "I think the pilot was trying to avoid as many people as possible because he knew he was going down. He's a hero. He did everything he could," Schiff said. "The flames were so hot so quick that everything burned up. All that’s left is the skeleton of the plane," Schiff added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hollywood legend Robert De Niro has become a father for the seventh time at the age of 79. De Niro reveled this news during an interview. For details, watch the video.

Robert De Niro becomes a father again at 79, for the seventh time

In a tale that blends tinsel town turmoil with financial fiasco, Hudson Pacific Properties, a major Hollywood landlord, finds itself in a predicament as it grapples with the fallout from an ongoing writers'&nbsp;strike.

The real estate investment firm made a shocking announcement on Monday: the withdrawal of its 2023 financial guidance and a 40 percent to 50 percent slash in its dividend. Following the announcement, Hudson Pacific's shares plunged&nbsp;nearly 11 percent to $4.61 at 9:51 a.m. in New York on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;

Known for its affiliation with the glittering world of showbiz, Hudson Pacific has&nbsp;an impressive repertoire of 60 sound stages and 1,600 production vehicles, making it one of the largest owners of studio space in Hollywood. But&nbsp;the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America&nbsp;has left&nbsp;Hudson Pacific in the lurch.

The company's troubles were brewing even before the strike began on May 2. The pandemic's lingering effects haunted Hudson Pacific's office buildings, leaving vacancies in their wake. As leases expired in the San Francisco area and Silicon Valley, cash rents took a nosedive of 4.9 percent, and office vacancies expanded.

To add insult to injury, Hudson Pacific's adjusted funds from operations stood at a mere 35 cents per share, missing the 41-cent estimate compiled by Bloomberg.

The company had set the stage for a more prosperous performance.&nbsp;It had&nbsp;triumphantly acquired buildings used by studios to craft their cinematic masterpieces, spanning the bustling streets of Los Angeles to the fog-kissed shores of the United Kingdom. Just last year, the company stunned onlookers by investing a staggering $360 million to acquire Quixote Studios. This move seemed poised to catapult the company to new heights, reminiscent of a heroic plot twist. But&nbsp;life rarely imitates art.

With a touch of melancholy, the company revealed that it had already sensed a disturbance in the studio business, particularly in March.

In previous writer's strikes, studios would race against time to complete their projects before the impending work stoppage. However, this time, entertainment companies chose a different path, slashing spending on programming due to years of financial losses from their streaming services. This has&nbsp;left Hudson Pacific and its peers in a spot of bother.&nbsp;

All eyes are now on the company's management, which will hold a conference call with investors at noon (New York time) on Tuesday.&nbsp;

In a tale that blends tinsel town turmoil with financial fiasco, Hudson Pacific Properties, a major Hollywood landlord, finds itself in a predicament as it grapples with the fallout from an ongoing writers' strike.

In a tale that blends tinsel town turmoil with financial fiasco, Hudson Pacific Properties, a major Hollywood landlord, finds itself in a predicament as it grapples with the fallout from an ongoing writers' strike. The real estate investment firm made a shocking announcement on Monday: the withdrawal of its 2023 financial guidance and a 40 percent to 50 percent slash in its dividend. Following the announcement, Hudson Pacific's shares plunged nearly 11 percent to $4.61 at 9:51 a.m. in New York on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported. Known for its affiliation with the glittering world of showbiz, Hudson Pacific has an impressive repertoire of 60 sound stages and 1,600 production vehicles, making it one of the largest owners of studio space in Hollywood. But the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America has left Hudson Pacific in the lurch. The company's troubles were brewing even before the strike began on May 2. The pandemic's lingering effects haunted Hudson Pacific's office buildings, leaving vacancies in their wake. As leases expired in the San Francisco area and Silicon Valley, cash rents took a nosedive of 4.9 percent, and office vacancies expanded. To add insult to injury, Hudson Pacific's adjusted funds from operations stood at a mere 35 cents per share, missing the 41-cent estimate compiled by Bloomberg. The company had set the stage for a more prosperous performance. It had triumphantly acquired buildings used by studios to craft their cinematic masterpieces, spanning the bustling streets of Los Angeles to the fog-kissed shores of the United Kingdom. Just last year, the company stunned onlookers by investing a staggering $360 million to acquire Quixote Studios. This move seemed poised to catapult the company to new heights, reminiscent of a heroic plot twist. But life rarely imitates art. With a touch of melancholy, the company revealed that it had already sensed a disturbance in the studio business, particularly in March. In previous writer's strikes, studios would race against time to complete their projects before the impending work stoppage. However, this time, entertainment companies chose a different path, slashing spending on programming due to years of financial losses from their streaming services. This has left Hudson Pacific and its peers in a spot of bother. All eyes are now on the company's management, which will hold a conference call with investors at noon (New York time) on Tuesday.

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