Picketing writers on Friday expressed cautious optimism over the meeting with the AMPTP, saying they viewed it as a positive step while stressing their resolve to continue striking if necessary.
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Movie weapons supervisor waives preliminary hearing in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting by Alec Baldwin
Arizona-based armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, in a court filing, waived her right to a courtroom review of evidence on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins.
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‘Barbie’ movie is now set to be released in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has approved the release of the ‘Barbie’ movie after a 3-week delay over possible content issues.
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Actor Mark Margolis, murderous drug kingpin on ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul,’ dies at 83
Margolis also was known for many film roles, particularly in the films of Darren Aronofsky, including ‘Noah,’ ‘Black Swan,’ ‘The Wrestler’ and ‘Pi.’
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Taylor Swift’s Eras era just got extended with new tour dates in U.S. and Canada
The record-breaking road tour, teeming with viral moments, has provided a financial jolt to nearly every city it has stopped in.
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Lizzo says she’s ‘not the villain’ after her former dancers claim sex harassment
The legal complaint seeks unspecified damages from Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as Lizzo, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., and Shirlene Quigley, captain of the performer’s dance team.
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Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Dwayne Johnson and others donate millions to help struggling actors
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced Wednesday that its Emergency Assistance Program raised more than $15 million in the last 3 weeks.
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Lizzo’s former dancers sue singer, alleging sexual harassment and hostile work environment
The defendants are seeking an unspecified amount for damages to cover lost earnings, emotional distress, medical expenses, and legal fees.
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Judge won’t dismiss charges against ‘Rust’ armorer in fatal on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin
A New Mexico judge has told the attorneys to ‘stay the course’ on charges including involuntary manslaughter against a movie weapons supervisor in the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer.
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Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies of cancer at 70
Reubens died Sunday night after a 6-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement.