Entertainment Highlights: From Strikes to Stars and Farewells

Current entertainment news covers video game publishers avoiding strike impacts, Josh Hartnett's new challenging role, Huw Edwards' guilty plea, Onyeka Onwenu's passing, and Venice's new tourist restrictions. Analysts discuss in-house studios' advantages during strikes, Hartnett steps into a unique role, and Venice takes steps to protect its residents.

Current entertainment news summaries highlight key industry happenings.

Video game publishers like Electronic Arts and Take-Two are expected to mitigate the impacts of a strike by leveraging in-house studios, according to analysts. The strike, involving voice actors and motion-capture artists, adds to the ongoing labor disputes in Hollywood, marked by last year's writer and actor strikes over AI concerns.

Josh Hartnett faces a new acting challenge in M. Night Shyamalan's thriller 'Trap,' portraying a serial killer—a distinct shift from his previous roles. At 'Trap's' London premiere, Hartnett expressed excitement about the unique character.

Former BBC anchor Huw Edwards pleaded guilty to creating indecent child pictures. Once the network's top-paid journalist, Edwards' fall from grace began earlier this year with allegations of paying for explicit photos, separate from his criminal charges.

Nigerian cultural icon Onyeka Onwenu has passed away at 72. Praised for her versatility and artistic talents, Onwenu's death marks the end of an era in Nigeria's entertainment sphere. President Bola Tinubu paid tribute to her profound influence on the nation.

Venice imposes new limits on tourist group sizes, capping them at 25 to reduce crowd impact. The city will also outlaw loudspeakers for tourist guides, aiming to enhance local residents' quality of life and improve pedestrian flow.