A leaked report from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation estimates that up to 58,000 jobs could be lost in California if Paramount relocates. The document also projects annual economic losses for the state of up to $21 billion under those conditions. Politico obtained and shared this data released by the Institute for Applied Economics.
The Venice Film Festival awarded the Golden Lion to Danish-Egyptian director May el-Toukhy for her film Woman Unknown. The festival previously faced criticism for a lack of female filmmakers in its lineup. This selection marks a shift after the event was pilloried for sexism issues.
Blizzard revealed at BlizzCon that the new StarCraft game will launch in spring 2030. The title is described as a story-driven open-world shooter rather than a real-time strategy installment. This project follows years of rumors regarding canceled attempts to create a 3D shooter for the franchise.
Seth Rogen stated that his new film is deeply personal and reflective of his actual life experiences regarding becoming a parent. He described the project as brave because it explores very personal things in his life with his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen. The movie follows a couple questioning whether parenthood is the right path for them.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Fortune that going public in 2026 is not happening. He stated the company will wait until the business and society are ready for the technology. The decision comes amid recent safety concerns and a hack of Hugging Face.
Marxist philosopher Slavoj Zizek discussed his views on Hollywood blockbusters and pop culture during a recent Zoom call. He expressed confusion over the popularity of Taylor Swift and the new Spider-Man film while praising Olivia Wilde. The conversation also touched on capitalism and cancel culture.
Director Lan Hongchun's film Dear You was made for approximately $2 million and earned around $300 million in total box office revenue. The movie is centered on families separated by fate and features a story of romance and sacrifice. It has been released across North America since September 4 and will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival from September 14 to 16.
Zack Snyder directed and filmed his passion project The Last Photograph in Colombia without a video village or green screen. He worked as both director and cameraman while battling heat and illness during the shoot. The film is now scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
West Ham United Women secured their first Women's Super League victory of the season with a 2-1 home win against London City. Kelly Gago and Viviane Asseyi scored for West Ham, while Danielle van de Donk scored the late equalizer for London City. The hosts held on to secure three points despite the frantic finish.
Former actor Pierce Brosnan stated in a recent interview that the next James Bond could be someone unknown to the public. He noted there are many capable actors currently being considered for the part. Brosnan also mentioned he has no desire to revisit his own films and is now waiting as an audience member.
