Highlights from the Entertainment World: Honorees, Losses, and Innovations
The latest entertainment news covers the Kennedy Center honorees, financial losses for India's PVR Inox, Apple's interest in Hollywood films, Google's AI integration for the Paris Olympics broadcast, Evgeny Kissin labeled as a 'foreign agent' by Russia, Harvey Weinstein's retrial, Netflix's subscriber growth, and Bob Newhart's death.
The Kennedy Center has revealed its 2024 honorees, including film legend Francis Ford Coppola and rock band Grateful Dead, marking The Apollo Theater's historic recognition. In India, PVR Inox has reported a significant financial loss attributed to fewer successful Bollywood releases. Meanwhile, Apple aims to expand its streaming portfolio by licensing more Hollywood films.
Google is set to revolutionize the broadcast of the Paris Olympics with artificial intelligence, partnering with NBCUniversal and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Russia has declared pianist Evgeny Kissin a 'foreign agent' due to his stance on the Ukraine conflict. Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape charges is tentatively scheduled for November 12.
Netflix surpassed its subscriber forecast, thanks to hits like 'Bridgerton' and a password-sharing crackdown, though it remains cautious about ad business revenue. Finally, the entertainment industry mourns the passing of comedian and TV star Bob Newhart, who died at the age of 94.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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