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Venice 2024: Is cinema journalism ‘at risk of extinction’?

It's only Day 2 of the Venice Film Festival, and there's already trouble a-brewing... Why is press access to talent so hard this year?

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The celebrities with some surprising creative side passions

From Brad Pitt to Meryl Streep, some of the world’s biggest stars lead a creative double-life.

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‘Inside Out 2’ first animated film to hit $1 billion overseas

The highly anticipated sequel is already the top-grossing movie of 2024 – and the milestones keep on coming.

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Elon Musk moves to foreclose on actor Gene Wilder's former home

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold and provided a loan for the property to Wilder's nephew to keep it in the family but now he's allegedly taking it back over debt arrears.

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Hollywood star and 'The Notebook' actress Gena Rowlands dies aged 94

The four-time Emmy winner was known for her portrayals of strong women. She was often directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, and was introduced to a new generation of film fans with her son’s film, ‘The Notebook’.

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Study finds that Hollywood is ‘not progressive at all’

Just 32 per cent of speaking characters in the top 100 movies at the box office in 2023 were women or girls, according to the University of Southern California's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative annual report.

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Video game performers walk picket lines in protest of unregulated AI

The striking performers are protesting against what they call an unwillingness from top gaming companies to protect union voice actors and motion capture workers equally against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.

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WATCH: Hollywood performers strike against AI

More than 300 Hollywood performers picketed Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California, protesting the unregulated use of AI in the industry.

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US entertainment industry backs bill against AI deepfakes

The bill would create the first-ever federal right to one’s voice and likeness – something that currently only exists at the state level.

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New Elizabeth Taylor documentary reveals her life in lost audio tapes

A new HBO documentary, "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," reveals a vulnerable side of the iconic actress, showing her insecurities about being perceived more as a sex symbol than a serious actress.

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Hollywood video game performers head to picket line over AI crisis

Video game performers went on strike last week, concerned about the use of AI and the threat it poses to their professions. Union leaders have billed AI as an existential crisis for performers.

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Francis Ford Coppola seen kissing 'Megalopolis' extras in new videos

The 85-year-old filmmaker has been accused of inappropriate behaviour while working on the set of his self-funded sci-fi epic, 'Megalopolis'.

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Is the MCU doomed? Robert Downey Jr.’s return to Marvel – Yay or Nay?

This weekend has been a memorable one for Marvel Studios. Not only has 'Deadpool & Wolverine' broken records at the box office, but the MCU is getting Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. back on the roster... but this time as a villain. Good news, or a sign of desperation?

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Video game performers begin strike over AI concerns

A new wave of strikes has erupted in Hollywood, this time over the use of artificial intelligence in the video games industry.

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'Inside Out 2' becomes the highest-grossing animated film of all time

'Inside Out 2' has officially become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. It has overtaken 'Frozen II', which has held the record since 2019.

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Turin national cinema museum exhibits Iconic Hollywood movie props

From props to icons, a new exhibition at Turin's National Cinema Museum is celebrating the crucial designs and items used on Hollywood film sets that help create the magic of movies.

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Venice Film Festival announces starry line-up for 81st edition

The line-up for the 81st Venice International Film Festival has been unveiled - and it’s a starry affair that’s looking mighty promising. Amongst standouts are the Joker sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and more female filmmakers in competition than previous years...

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Celebrities react to Joe Biden dropping out of US presidential race

A-list actors, singers and other celebrities have paid tribute to Joe Biden and thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden announced his withdrawal from the US presidential race.

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Harrison Ford’s 'Temple Of Doom' fedora goes up for auction next month

Among the 1,900 props up for grabs in Los Angeles next month are a Star Wars biker scout helmet, Captain America's shield, and Forest Gump's box of chocolates.

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Emmys 2024: ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear’ lead nominations

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards honour the best in American television, covering the time from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. This year, FX’s 'Shōgun' dominates, while 'The Bear', 'Only Murders In The Building' and 'True Detective: Night Country' shine bright.