Talks between studios, striking US actors to restart Tuesday
Negotiations between media companies and the union representing striking U.S. actors will restart on Tuesday, the two sides said in a joint statement Key Points
Times Of IndiaHalloween 2023: Why are actors banned from dressing up as Barbie, Wednesday Addams and film superheroes?
As Halloween approaches, Hollywood actors are being advised against wearing costumes inspired by characters from major TV shows and films due to the ongoing Hollywood strike. Sag-Aftra, the actors' union, has warned its members that wearing such costumes could inadvertently promote content produced by the studios they are in dispute with. Instead, the union suggests opting for costumes based on more generalized characters or figures. Key Points
Economic TimesStriking Hollywood actors resume contract talks with OTT platforms, TV networks
It was the first time the two sides returned to the bargaining table since mid-July. Both sides agreed to observe a news "blackout" during their talks. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHollywood studios, actors on strike to resume talks next week
(Reuters) -Hollywood studios and negotiators for Hollywood actors on strike will hold talks on Oct. 2, both side said in a joint statement on Wednesday, in the first such meeting in months. The Key Points
ThePrintThey're the names you don't know. Hollywood's 'journeyman' actors explain why they are striking
Actually, they have - on TV, usually as a lawyer, or a doctor. I've had enough roles that I've been in your living room on any given night, the veteran actor says. But mostly people don't know my name. Key Points
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actors decry 'existential crisis' over AI-generated ‘synthetic’ actors
Filmmakers have put monsters on screen for more than a century. In 2023, the real bogeyman looks just like us. Key Points
ReutersSAG-AFTRA's strict rules for actors: What is and isn’t allowed during the strike
SAG-AFTRA rules prevent actors from promoting their movies and shows during the strike. Here's what actors can and can't do now. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesKartik Aaryan buys luxury apartment for Rs 17.50 crore in Mumbai’s Juhu
Kartik Aaryan has paid stamp duty of Rs 1.05 crore for the registration of the deal that took place on June 30. He will also get exclusive access to two car parking slots in the tower. The transaction was executed by the actors mother Mala Tiwari on the actors behalf, showed the documents accessed through Indextap.com. Key Points
Economic TimesPDFs as malware? Research suggests how some benign-looking files could harm your PC
Beware of innocent-looking emails. PDF files are now the preferred method for delivering malware over email, warns Palo Alto Networks. Key Points
The Indian ExpressKarishma Sharma: With influencers taking over, it will surely be difficult for actors
Karishma Sharma, actor in Ek Villian Returns and Ujda Chaman, emphasizes the importance of visibility in the entertainment industry and explores diverse genres, including music videos, to connect with the younger generation. She believes social media views matter, but influencers taking over actors could lead to loss of work for actors. Sharma has recently turned producer and will be seen acting in her upcoming series, Blue Moon Night. | Bollywood Key Points
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The Little Mermaid director Rob Marshall wants to work with Ram Charan and Jr NTR: ‘They are really incredible’
American filmmaker Rob Marshall named RRR stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR as the Indian actors he wants to work with. His directorial The Little Mermaid is up for release on May 26. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAahana Kumra rues people getting hired for being Instagram influencers
Actor Aahana S Kumra criticizes the trend of hiring people in the entertainment industry based on their social media following instead of acting merit. She says the trend has left many actors confused about their future and has pushed her to become a writer. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has shown paying homage to your own career might become the norm
Celebrating his own career in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, fails to recreate the kind of nostalgia for Salman as Pathaan did for Shahrukh. That won’t however stop the concerning trend of actors trying to create or substantiate debatable legacies. Key Points
FirstpostPiya Valecha: I do not let rejection take a toll on me
Actor Piya Valecha advises actors not to take rejections personally in the difficult industry. She wants makers to give actors the right to audition before rejecting them. Valecha is exploring opportunities in OTT platforms for now. Key Points
Hindustan TimesProsenjit Chatterjee reveals why he didn’t pursue a career in Bollywood: ‘Regional actors don’t get a lot of work in Mumbai’
In a chat with indianexpress.com, Prosenjit Chatterjee talks about why he didn't do many Bollywood films at his peak, dealing with stereotypes and his web series Jubilee. Key Points
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AI imagines SRK as Rambo, Ajay as Maximus and Anupam as Yoda. See pics
An AI design program reimagined Bollywood actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn in iconic Hollywood roles. SRK was seen as Rambo while Ajay was a gladiator. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesRatna Pathak Shah and Atul Kulkarni's Happy Family- Conditions Apply review
Directors Aatish Kapadia and Jamnadas Majethia steer clear from melodrama even in the harshest of situations. Here's a team that knows how to have fun with their actors and the audiences. Key Points
FirstpostSAG Awards 2023: Jessica Chastian falls on stage, calls it ‘embarrassing' but….'
After her name was announced as the winner at the 2023 SAG Awards, Jessica Chastain fell while walking up the steps. Despite finding the incident embarrassing, she considered it a blessing in disguise since two handsome men helped her, and was ultimately very pleased. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesHuma Qureshi: I have always been choosy about the work that I in the West
Huma Qureshi, who starred in "Army of the Dead," is being selective in choosing her second international project. She acknowledges that Indian representation is improving, especially at the Oscars, and is hungry for good films, series, and roles, whether in India or abroad. She commends actors Irrfan Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas for paving the way for Indian actors in Hollywood and notes that actors from India and those with Indian roots have altered the narrative significantly. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesRam Charan joins the prestigious actors Branch of the Academy
Ram Charan and a host of 'accomplished performers' have become newest members of the actors Branch of the Academy. His RRR co-star Jr NTR is already a member. Key Points
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Deadpool 3 release to be delayed? Here's what we know so far
Deadpool 3 is scheduled to be released on May 3, 2024. However, ongoing actors' strike has cast doubts over the release date. Key Points
Economic TimesA Court of Thorns and Roses: This is what we know till now
The TV adaptation of ACOTAR or A Court of Thorns and Roses for Hulu remains in development, with no release date announced. The number of episodes remains undisclosed. Key Points
Economic TimesShweta Basu Prasad feels ‘mediocrity’ is celebrated in Indian showbiz: A PR said my social media isn’t like that of an actor
Actor Shweta Basu Prasad says social media popularity and following is a ‘hoax’. She adds that mediocrity in the form of actors being cast due to social media numbers, is ‘celebrated’. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesPooja Dey: Fake casting scams are one of the biggest scams in the industry
Actor Pooja Dey warns aspiring actors about fake casting scams in the industry and advises against paying anyone. She fell prey to such scams twice in the past. Key Points
Hindustan TimesYami Gautam recalls interviews of older actors: 'One day you are opposite...'
Actor Yami Gautam recalled watching interviews of older female actors and hearing how their careers changed after marriage. She said before they would be paired opposite the hero and later would end up playing their mother. | Bollywood Key Points
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From Abhishek Bachchan to Deepika Padukone to Kriti Sanon, actors who could be seen in Housefull 5-Entertainment News , Firstpost
This time, the director is 'Dostana' fame Tarun Mansukhani. The official cast is yet to be announced. The last film of the franchise came out on Diwali 2019 Key Points
Firstpost'The Godfather': AI-reimagining classic with Malayalam superstars leaves fans amazed
AI's breakneck technology 'deep fake', has enlivened the 1972 crime classic 'The Godfather,' with popular actors from the Malayalam film industry stepping into lead roles. The post amassed over 7.3 lakh views Key Points
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