The production, backed by MGM-Amazon Studios and already drawing widespread comparisons to "The Social Network," will chronicle OpenAI's explosive ascent as ChatGPT's developer, focusing not merely on the groundbreaking technology but predominantly on the interpersonal rivalries, executive power struggles, and ethical quandaries that defined the company's trajectory.

Musk, currently the world's wealthiest individual, co-established OpenAI in 2015 alongside American entrepreneur of Jewish heritage Sam Altman, though he subsequently departed following conflicts with his business partner. Altman now leads the organization as chief executive. OpenAI commands a current market valuation of $157 billion and stands among the globe's preeminent artificial intelligence enterprises, arguably holding the sector's top position.

Beyond Barinholtz, who recently earned Emmy recognition for his performance in the acclaimed comedy series "The Studio," "Artificial" will feature Andrew Garfield portraying Altman (Garfield previously appeared in "The Social Network"), while Yuri Borisov ("Anora") will embody Israeli-Canadian computer scientist Ilya Sutskever – an OpenAI co-founder who previously served as the company's chief scientist (and orchestrated Altman's attempted removal from the CEO role in 2023. Corporate intrigue remains abundant at the organization).

Reports indicate that while Barinholtz's portrayal of Musk will occupy a supporting capacity, he will function as the film's primary antagonist while delivering comedic elements. Production on "Artificial" is anticipated to commence imminently, presumably without artificial intelligence assistance.

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President Donald Trump has proposed implementing a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, according to The Wall Street Journal. The surprise announcement, made through his Truth Social platform on Sunday, characterized foreign tax incentives drawing Hollywood productions overseas as a threat to national security.

"The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death," Trump wrote on Truth Social. The president described international filmmaking incentives as "a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!"

The practical application of such tariffs remains unclear since movies aren't physical goods that pass through customs like typical tariffed items. Trump's administration would need to establish methods for valuing films and determining what threshold would classify them as imports.

If other nations imposed reciprocal tariffs in response, the impact on Hollywood studios could be devastating since most big-budget films generate the majority of their revenue from international markets, The Wall Street Journal pointed out. The American film industry maintained a $15.3 billion trade surplus in 2023 and generated positive trade balances with every major foreign market, according to a Motion Picture Association report.

Trump directed the Commerce Department and US Trade Representative to "immediately begin the process" of implementing the 100% tariff. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick responded quickly on X, posting: "We're on it."

Several major summer blockbusters, including "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" and "Jurassic World Rebirth," were produced primarily or entirely outside the US. London has emerged as a particularly attractive production hub due to tax incentives, extensive infrastructure, including large soundstages, and English-speaking crews, with Disney's Marvel Studios currently shooting upcoming Avengers sequels there.

Research firm ProdPro data indicates total spending on US film and television productions with budgets exceeding $40 million fell 26% last year compared to two years earlier. During the same period, production spending increased in both the UK and Canada, though neither market has surpassed US levels.

Earlier this year, Trump appointed actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as his "special ambassadors" to Hollywood, tasking them with helping reclaim film industry business lost to foreign countries. "These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get it done what they suggest," Trump stated.

Questions persist about whether the measures would extend to streaming service content in addition to theatrical releases, and which financial metrics – production expenses or theatrical earnings – would serve as the basis for tariff calculations. The Motion Picture Association, the organization representing major studios, offered no immediate response when contacted, according to Reuters.

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The next film in the "Kingsman" franchise will be titled "Kingsman: The Blue Blood," which will serve as the conclusion of Harry and Eggsy's story, bringing an end to the franchise's first film series.

Filming was delayed due to Taron Egerton's busy schedule.

The Kingsman franchise has become a global Netflix hit. It includes two main films, Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), as well as a prequel spin-off called The King's Man (2021). The 2021 prequel movie, The King's Man, set the stage for a sequel and expanded the Kingsman universe.

The movies are based on the comic "The Secret Service" by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons.

The success of the original two Kingsman movies on Netflix could pave the way for the long-delayed sequel.

Egerton and Colin Firth are ready for Kingsman 3, but the film has faced delays due to the busy schedules of director Matthew Vaughn and Egerton. Vaughn has mentioned the possibility of several stars joining the film, including Dwayne Johnson and Mark Strong.

Vaughn's upcoming projects feature hints of the Kingsman universe, with Kingsman 3 in the works. A potential spin-off focusing on the American organization, Statesman, may be in the works, but the disappointing box office performance of Vaughn's spy caper, Argylle, has raised doubts about the future of the franchise.

- Kingsman: The Blue Blood takes place after The Golden Circle and will focus on Harry and Eggsy's paternal bond, with the full title being revealed in 2020. [screenrant.com]

Sources: Tecmundo, Screen Rant, begeek,fr, uol.com.br

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"Alien: Romulus" opened in first place at the North American box office, earning $108.2 million globally in its first week, exceeding projections and becoming the second-best opening for the Alien franchise behind Prometheus (2012). The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, with an 81-82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ CinemaScore, indicating a strong box office performance ahead.

Directed by Fede Álvarez and produced by Ridley Scott, the film is the seventh installment in the Alien franchise, set between the original Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). It follows a group of young intergalactic colonists facing Xenomorphs, including a new hybrid creature, on an abandoned space station. The film connects to previous installments by revealing the fate of the Nostromo ship and the original Xenomorph, explaining their connection to the black goo from Prometheus.

The film features a posthumous appearance by Ian Holm as an android named Rook, continuing the legacy of his character Ash from the original Alien. It also explains the life cycle of Xenomorphs through chestburster scenes and reveals that facehuggers track their prey using heat and sound.

Sources: The Guardian, NYTimes, NYPost, TechCrunch, Gizmodo, MarketWatch, ElPais, OAntagonista, Yahoo, TecMundo, LaVoz, EconomicTimes, PipocaModerna, MyJoyOnline, ScreenRant, Pinkvilla, MovieWeb, Kompas.

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Italian-American actor John Aprea passed away at the age of 83 at his home in Los Angeles due to natural causes.

Aprea is best known for his role as young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in The Godfather Part II (1974), a role he prepared for by phoning Abe Vigoda, who played the older version of the character. He initially auditioned for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather before landing the Tessio role in the sequel after discussing it with Vigoda.

Aprea had a prolific career spanning over 30 movies and 60 TV productions, including Full House, and its sequel Fuller House.

Aprea had a prolific career spanning over 30 movies and 60 TV productions, including "The A-Team," "The Sopranos," the British drama series "The Bay" from 2020-23, and the soap opera "Another World" from 1989 to 1998, where he played two characters. He also portrayed John Stamos' father on "Full House" and its Netflix revival "Fuller House."

In 1981'S 'The Gangster Chronicles' he played a mob boss.

Aprea is survived by his third wife, Betsy Parker (or Betsy Graci), a daughter named Nicole from his first marriage.

Knots Landing actor Paul Carafotes paid tribute to Aprea in an Instagram post.

No details have been shared regarding his funeral arrangements.

Sources: Forbes, Fox News , O Globo, Folha, TN, Yahoo, O Dia, Daily Caller, Primicia, RTL, Courier Mail, La Nueva, AV Club, Metro, Daily Beast, CBS News.

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"Deadpool & Wolverine," starring Ryan Reynolds alongside Hugh Jackman, remained the top-grossing movie in North America for three consecutive weekends, earning $54.2 million, while Blake Lively's "It Ends with Us" debuted at number two with $50 million.

This marks the first time in over three decades that a married couple had films topping the box office in the U.S., with the last occurrence being Bruce Willis and Demi Moore in 1990 with "Die Hard 2" and "Ghost."

"Deadpool & Wolverine" has surpassed $1 billion worldwide, becoming only the second R-rated movie to reach that milestone after "Joker," and is one of Marvel's most profitable releases.

The simultaneous release of "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "It Ends With Us" has boosted the August box office by 35%.

Reynolds and Lively actively promote each other's careers. Lively recently revealed that she was the muse for Lady Deadpool, even before she and Reynolds became a couple and before he was directly involved with the Deadpool franchise.

Sources: Times of India, NewsX, Headtopics, Hindustan Times, Yahoo, Netflix Junkie, NYBreaking, BadTaste, Listin Diario

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Disney officially announced 'Frozen 3' at the D23 Expo, with a projected release date in 2027. Director Jennifer Lee unveiled concept art and a brief preview, hinting at a new villain, and showing Elsa on a white horse, and Anna on a brown deer.

Producer Peter Del Vecho mentioned 'Frozen' will receive two more films, emphasizing the importance of a compelling story for sequels.

Songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, who won an Oscar for co-writing 'Let it Go' from the original 'Frozen', are expected to return and are "very excited" about 'Frozen 3'.

While Disney sequels usually have long gaps between them, 'Frozen 4' is hinted to come relatively soon after 'Frozen 3', deviating from this pattern. The two sequels are likely to work together to tell a more complex story, tying into the existing lore.

The 'Frozen' franchise has expanded beyond the films to include TV specials, short films, a Broadway musical, and an ice skating show. Fans can watch 'Frozen 1' and 'Frozen 2' on Disney+ while awaiting the third movie.

The 'Frozen' franchise has been a massive success, with the first two films grossing over $2.6 billion worldwide and winning two Oscars. 'Frozen 2' (2019) became the highest-grossing animated movie, earning $1.453 billion.

The first 'Frozen' movie, released in 2013, earned $1.28 billion globally, ranking as the fifth highest-grossing movie of all time upon release. Its soundtrack sold over 4.1 million copies and won an Oscar.

A special performance of the 'Frozen' theatrical version featuring Samantha Barks as Elsa will be released on Disney+ in 2025.

Sources: ScreenRant, O Antagonista, CNN Brasil, Times of India, Terra, Yahoo, CinePOP.

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Disney revealed details about the highly anticipated sequel "Moana 2" at the D23 Expo.

It will feature the return of characters Moana and Maui, voiced by Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, along with new characters and an "incredible new antagonist" in the form of a powerful storm.

The original 'Moana' movie, released in 2016, was a box office hit, grossing approximately $643 million worldwide and receiving praise for its animation, storytelling, earning multiple award nominations, including the Oscars.

Its success led to the development of the sequel, initially planned as a TV series but later reworked into a movie.

The plot is set three years after the first movie. Moana receives a call from her navigator ancestors to explore distant seas of Oceania and find a mystical island that can end the curse isolating her people.

She is aided by Maui, Hei Hei the chicken, and Pua the pig, with the creators promising a film "way bigger" than the original, exploring themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and courage.

The voice cast includes returning talents like Cravalho and Johnson, along with new additions such as Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Simea, Moana's younger sister.

New music will be composed by Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina, without contributions from Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The film is set for a theatrical release on November 27 in the US and November 28 in other regions.

Disney is also working on a live-action adaptation of the first "Moana" movie, set to premiere in 2025, providing a new perspective on the story with added realism.

Sources: Vanguardia, O Antagonista, Ei Nerd, Pipoca Moderna, Mais Goiás, AOL, Harian Terbit, Deadline, Channel News Asia, AL.com, Us Weekly, La República.

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David Lynch, the acclaimed filmmaker behind works like "Eraserhead" and "Twin Peaks," has been diagnosed with pulmonary emphysema related to his long-term smoking habit.

In an interview with Sight and Sound magazine, Lynch acknowledges being homebound, unable to walk long distances without running out of oxygen and facing increased vulnerability to respiratory illnesses like COVID-19. He said he will not be able to direct on set, but if the chance arises will try and do it remotely.

Lynch said he doesn't regret his past life as a smoker, describing it as a beloved part of his artistic routine.

Lynch believes it will be a while before filmmaking with a big crew can resume due to safety concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. He envisions a more spiritual and caring world post-pandemic, with exciting innovations and advancements.

Lynch has recently pitched an animated project called "Snootworld" to Netflix, but it was rejected. He remains hopeful that his screenplay "Antelope Don't Run No More" will eventually be made into a film.

Sources: The Guardian, Independent, Newsmax, Sopitas, TheWrap, Showbiz411, Far Out Magazine, Film-News, 20 Minutos, Rolling Stone, Exclaim!, Screen Rant, ScreenCrush, UNILAD, AV Club, PopCulture, Observatório do Cinema, When The Horn Blows.

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The fourth installment of the "Planet of the Apes" reboot series, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," had a successful third week at the top of the Official Film Chart. It is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

Directed by Wes Ball, the film is set generations after Caesar's reign, in a world where apes are the dominant species, and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. It follows a young ape named Noa, who questions the past and makes choices that will impact the future of both apes and humans.

The apes perceive humans as "echoes" due to their regression.

The film has received positive reviews for its visual effects and performances. It has grossed over $397 million at the global box office, surpassing its $160 million budget.

Other notable streaming releases include "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures," and "The Boss."

Luca Guadagnino's film "Challengers" will debut on the MGM+ streaming platform.

Sources: Economic Times, Screen Rant, Outlook India, SeenIt, WhatsOnDisneyPlus, ComingSoon.

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