Hollywood

In the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) electric vehicles are making a mark as the preferred choice on screen, as per a study conducted by Auto Trader UK. What Happened: A study released by Teslarati on Tuesday, conducted by Auto Trader UK, shows that...

You may have not noticed, but a fair share of Hollywood actors have been on strike since Mid-summer. As our world continues to evolve technologically, many large filmmakers/media conglomerates are starting to get greedy. The rise of artificial intelligence threatens the art of acting, as these...

A star-studded list of Hollywood talent and executives has penned an open letter to President Joe Biden, expressing gratitude for his leadership during the Israel-Hamas conflict and urging continued focus on hostages in Gaza. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the letter was signed by a...

The Writers Guild of America (WGA), representing over 11,000 screenwriters, has taken a monumental step towards ending Hollywood’s crippling 146-day strike. In a historic move, WGA members reached a tentative agreement with entertainment companies that could reshape the industry landscape....

For over a century, Hollywood has been the nerve center of global entertainment. In recent years, the industry has faced threats of disruption, not just from innovative streaming platforms such as Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) or Walt Disney Co,’s (NYSE:DIS) Disney+ but from the technology itself...

Hollywood studios have presented a fresh proposal to screenwriters currently on strike. The offer touches on pressing concerns, such as artificial intelligence and access to viewer stats, according to a Bloomberg report. What Happened: Studios, represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture &...

Amid growing concerns over AI-generated content, Amazon.com Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported decision to retain books purportedly written by artificial intelligence under the name of a human author has sparked a debate on the boundaries of authorship and the responsibility of...

Restaurants in Hollywood are now offering special ‘Ozempic dishes’ in response to the popular weight-loss drug’s impact on eating habits. The drug, which has been linked to rapid weight loss in stars such as Kim Kardashian and actress Christina Hendricks, has led to a shift...

The latest installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, starring Tom Cruise, has not managed to achieve the spectacular box office results that Hollywood anticipated, The New York Times reports. What Happened: Despite a solid opening, “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning...

Former Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich, has seemingly directed his attention toward Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), in the midst of the ongoing strike in Hollywood. On Friday, Reich urged people not to fall for the illusion of scarcity. “CEOs keep pretending they can’t...

In the midst of ongoing strikes by actors and writers in Hollywood, venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya suggested on Twitter on Friday that these strikes might unintentionally speed up the adoption of AI in the industry. What Happened: Palihapitiya pointed out that the strikes are happening...

The tussle between Hollywood studios and the actors' guild SAG-AFTRA has taken a dark turn reminiscent of a Black Mirror episode – the studios want to use AI replicas of actors for eternity for the cost of just one day's pay What Happened: SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation...

In a potentially historic move, Hollywood actors may soon join screenwriters on the picket line, marking the first two-union strike in the industry in over 60 years, Associated Press reports. Impending Strike The contract between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television...

Each week, Benzinga Buzz compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. Dissing Disney. It's getting ugly between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS). "DeSantis...

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which premiered in theaters earlier this month, is set to become the first release this year  to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office.  Based on the popular Nintendo game, the animated feature has taken in more...