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FILE - This Sept. 22, 2019 file photo shows a view of the stage at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards has been postponed due the the ongoing actors and writers strikes that essentially shut down Hollywood. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Emmy Awards are postponed due to the Hollywood actors and writers strike

Person familiar with plans but not authorized to speak publicly said official announcement pending

FILE - This Sept. 22, 2019 file photo shows a view of the stage at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards has been postponed due the the ongoing actors and writers strikes that essentially shut down Hollywood. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
“Forty Licks,” a reissuing of the 2002 album by The Rolling Stones. (UMe via AP)

What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, ‘Beanie Bubble,’ Rolling Stones

Previewing what’s new for your entertainment pleasure

“Forty Licks,” a reissuing of the 2002 album by The Rolling Stones. (UMe via AP)
Actor Christian Slater speaks during the SAG-AFTRA “Rock the City for a Fair Contract” rally in Times Square on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in New York. The actors strike comes more than two months after screenwriters began striking in their bid to get better pay and working conditions. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Star-studded Times Square rally held for striking actors and writers

Bryan Cranston, Jessica Chastain join many others as union reps took turns giving fiery speeches

Actor Christian Slater speaks during the SAG-AFTRA “Rock the City for a Fair Contract” rally in Times Square on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in New York. The actors strike comes more than two months after screenwriters began striking in their bid to get better pay and working conditions. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Margot Robbie, left, and writer/director/executive producer Greta Gerwig arrive at the premiere of “Barbie” on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

With ‘Barbie,’ Greta Gerwig breaks a box office record for female directors

Film collected $162 million in ticket sales from North American theatres

Margot Robbie, left, and writer/director/executive producer Greta Gerwig arrive at the premiere of “Barbie” on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling in a scene from “Barbie.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

‘Barbie’ takes box office crown, ‘Oppenheimer’ soars in a historic weekend

1st time one movie opened to more than $100 million and another to more than $80 million

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling in a scene from “Barbie.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Advertisements for the films “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” appear at AMC Theaters at The Grove on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Moviegoers flock to a Mattel-mushroom cloud ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature

2 touted movie opposites brought together by cross-marketing fate land in theatres

Advertisements for the films “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” appear at AMC Theaters at The Grove on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This combination of images shows promotional art for the Apple TV+ documentary “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” left, and the Paramount+ series “Special Ops: Lioness.” (Apple TV+/Paramount+ via AP)

What to stream: Steph Curry doc, Greta Van Fleet, ‘Justified,’ ‘Minx’ and Pikmin

Some fresh entertainment offerings for your streaming pleasure

This combination of images shows promotional art for the Apple TV+ documentary “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” left, and the Paramount+ series “Special Ops: Lioness.” (Apple TV+/Paramount+ via AP)
Actor Anson Mount carries a sign on a picket line outside Paramount in Times Square on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in New York. The actors strike comes more than two months after screenwriters began striking in their bid to get better pay and working conditions and have clear guidelines around the use of AI in film and television productions. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Doubled Hollywood strike enters second week with no signs of a deal

Actors and writers seeking better pay and AI, residual payment protection

Actor Anson Mount carries a sign on a picket line outside Paramount in Times Square on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in New York. The actors strike comes more than two months after screenwriters began striking in their bid to get better pay and working conditions and have clear guidelines around the use of AI in film and television productions. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
An outfit that is part of the Balmain x Barbie collection is seen on display at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The store launched its exclusive Barbie collaboration with Balmain last year and sold out of many items in the first few days. Based on the success of last year’s collaboration and the current Barbiecore cultural phenomenon, it has reissued the collection on Monday. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Awash in pink, everyone wants a piece of the ‘Barbie’ movie marketing mania

Pink sauce on that Burger King burger? What about “Barbie-fying” your pet…

An outfit that is part of the Balmain x Barbie collection is seen on display at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The store launched its exclusive Barbie collaboration with Balmain last year and sold out of many items in the first few days. Based on the success of last year’s collaboration and the current Barbiecore cultural phenomenon, it has reissued the collection on Monday. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
A practitioner trains in front of a photo of Bruce Lee during a Jeet Kune Do class in Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

Bruce Lee fondly remembered for his life philosophy 50 years after his death

Martial arts legend fought hard against racist stereotypes to become worldwide star

A practitioner trains in front of a photo of Bruce Lee during a Jeet Kune Do class in Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
FILE - The Netflix logo is displayed on the company’s website, Feb. 2, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Netflix subscriber growth surges in best quarter since early pandemic

Numbers being considered a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off

FILE - The Netflix logo is displayed on the company’s website, Feb. 2, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
This mage released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Issa Rae, from left, Scott Evans, Simu Liu and Emma Mackey in a scene from “Barbie.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Movie Review: Barbie’s life in plastic looks fantastic

Robbie’s a perfect Barbie, Gosling’s a scene-stealing Ken

This mage released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Issa Rae, from left, Scott Evans, Simu Liu and Emma Mackey in a scene from “Barbie.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Striking writers and actors chant as they walk a picket line, Friday July 14, 2023, at NBC Universal Studios in New York. The picketing comes a day after the main actors union voted to join screenwriters in a double-barreled strike for the first time in more than six decades. The dispute immediately shut down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with studios and streaming services broke down. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Canadian cinemas brace for slowdown as Hollywood strikes continue

Theatre-owners just getting over the pandemic concerned flow of content could dry up soon

Striking writers and actors chant as they walk a picket line, Friday July 14, 2023, at NBC Universal Studios in New York. The picketing comes a day after the main actors union voted to join screenwriters in a double-barreled strike for the first time in more than six decades. The dispute immediately shut down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with studios and streaming services broke down. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Actor Tom Cruise poses for photographers on the red carpet of the world premiere for the movie “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning” at the Spanish Steps in Rome Monday, June 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days

Tom Cruise blockbuster ignites box office but falls short of expectations

Actor Tom Cruise poses for photographers on the red carpet of the world premiere for the movie “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning” at the Spanish Steps in Rome Monday, June 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Striking writers and actors take part in a rally outside Paramount studios in Los Angeles on Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Chris Pizzello

Canadian film, TV workers feel sting of twin Hollywood strikes

Job action south of the border by writers and actors affecting work in Canada

Striking writers and actors take part in a rally outside Paramount studios in Los Angeles on Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Chris Pizzello
Greta Gerwig arrives at a photo call for “Barbie,” Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

The story behind Barbenheimer, the summer’s most online movie showdown

Radically different blockbusters releasing at the same time sparking lots of conversation

Greta Gerwig arrives at a photo call for “Barbie,” Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cillian Murphy in a scene from “Oppenheimer.” (Universal Pictures via AP)

In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Nolan builds a thrilling, serious blockbuster for adults

Auteur director continues to make films that are both intellectually stimulating and commercial

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cillian Murphy in a scene from “Oppenheimer.” (Universal Pictures via AP)
Actor Kevin Spacey arrives at Southwark Crown Court where he is accused of sexual offenses against four men while he worked at the Old Vic Theatre in London, Thursday July 6, 2023. (lucy North/PA via AP)

Spacey fights tears as he testifies how allegations ‘exploded’ his career

Actor on trial in the UK for multiple accusations of sexual assault

Actor Kevin Spacey arrives at Southwark Crown Court where he is accused of sexual offenses against four men while he worked at the Old Vic Theatre in London, Thursday July 6, 2023. (lucy North/PA via AP)
FILE - Actors and comedians Tina Fey, center, and Fred Armisen, right, join striking members of the Writers Guild of America on the picket line during a rally outside Silvercup Studios, Tuesday May 9, 2023, in New York. Unionized Hollywood actors on the verge of a strike have agreed to allow a last-minute intervention from federal mediators but say they doubt a deal will be reached by a negotiation deadline late Wednesday, July 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Hollywood actors poised to join writers on strike after talks collapse

We could see factors and writers picket film and television productions for the 1st time since 1960

FILE - Actors and comedians Tina Fey, center, and Fred Armisen, right, join striking members of the Writers Guild of America on the picket line during a rally outside Silvercup Studios, Tuesday May 9, 2023, in New York. Unionized Hollywood actors on the verge of a strike have agreed to allow a last-minute intervention from federal mediators but say they doubt a deal will be reached by a negotiation deadline late Wednesday, July 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, left, and Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. (Lucasfilm Ltd. / Disney via Tribune News Service)

Cineplex box office revenues near pre-COVID levels

Industry feeling good about the trends with potential blockbusters Barbie, Oppenheimer still coming

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, left, and Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. (Lucasfilm Ltd. / Disney via Tribune News Service)