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Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda.”

Negotiators for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) have been mulling the proposal since Saturday, as studios seek to halt a damaging stoppage that has brought TV and movie production to a standstill for four months. In a statement to members posted on social media on Monday the committee said they were determined to bring the 116-day strike to an end «responsibly,» but had not yet found common ground with the body representing Disney, Netflix, Warner, Universal, Paramount and Sony. «There are several essential items on which we still do not have an agreement, including (Artificial Intelligence)» the statement said. «We will keep you informed as events unfold.» Pressure has been rapidly mounting for a deal. Unemployed actors have increasingly been struggling to make ends meet, and studios already face gaping holes in their release schedules for next year and beyond. Talks to reach a deal in recent days were attended by studio CEOs, underlining the urgency to end the crisis. SAG-AFTRA represents some 160,000 performers.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: On the eve of Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections Phase-1, incumbent chief minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has questioned why the Election Commission has not taken cognizance of the allegations against him in the illegal Mahadev Betting App case. On Monday, one Shubham Soni, claiming to be the owner of the illegal Mahadev Betting app, in a video, said that he paid ₹508 crore to politicians in Chhattisgarh. Notably, the video weas released on Monday by opposition Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on a day ahead of elections.

₹508 crore to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhagel to set up his gambling business in Dubai. The video of Soni was released by the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Chhattisgarh Assembly election. “Accused Shubham Soni sitting in Dubai has narrated the entire story of the Mahadev app in this video about who is connected to this betting app.

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose sharply on Monday as weaker-than-expected U.S. payrolls data furthered expectations that the Federal Reserve was done with its rate hike cycle, while focus also turned to upcoming economic readings from China. 

Bhupesh Baghel today hit back at the BJP questioning why the Central government had not banned the Mahadev betting app till now. Baghel alleged that no crackdown on the betting app means Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP have connections with the firm. The Chief Minister of the poll-bound state is facing heat from the BJP after the Enforcement Directorate claimed that he was allegedly paid Rs 508 crore by Mahadev app promoters.

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) chief Punit Goenka's position as MD and CEO of the proposed Sony-Zee merged entity is on shaky ground as he continues to be under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for the alleged diversion of funds from ZEEL to promoter entities, people aware of the development told ET. Sony Group Corp, especially sensitive to this shadow over the deal given the stringent corporate governance norms in Japan and the US, is said to be pushing for its longstanding India executive, NP Singh, to become the CEO of the merged entity. Goenka is still the subject of a Sebi investigation, despite the recent relief granted by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). While Goenka has received interim relief from the SAT, the order states that he will have to cooperate with Sebi in the probe.

Hollywood's actors and studios are edging closer to a deal that would allow the industry to return to production after a strike of more than three months

Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund has garnered ₹1,103 crore through its new fund offer on small­cap which was open for subscription between October 6 and October 20, reported Business Line. 

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Ghost of Tsushima, is making its way to the big screen. Here's what we know about the upcoming movie.

Insomniac Games continues to refine the superhero experience with a new update for the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Patch 1.001.004, now available for the PlayStation 5, enhances game performance by squashing several pesky bugs, ensuring a smoother web-slinging journey through New York City. The latest patch addresses several issues that had been impacting the gameplay experience.

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With talks still ongoing between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and the likes of Netflix and Disney, costumes that could be seen to promote lucrative film figures like Barbie — or even Oppenheimer — have been declared off-limits this spooky season. «Let's use our collective power to send a loud and clear message to our struck employers that we will not promote their content without a fair contract!» said a recent SAG-AFTRA online post. On Tuesday, actors marching outside Netflix, Sony, Amazon and Paramount's Los Angeles offices had taken that advice to heart, with cats, bats and a dancing frog replacing the usual cast of superhero and sexy villain costumes beloved in the US entertainment capital. «It would be a little strange when you're protesting these companies but also supporting them,» explained actress Sonia Grace, dressed as a schoolgirl. «Boo, boo to the AMPTP,» added Christan Copeland, in a cat costume, referring to the studios' Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. SAG-AFTRA members walked off film and TV sets in July, over terms including pay and the use of artificial intelligence. Talks have intensified in recent weeks, with the two sides meeting most days and expressing cautious optimism — while also warning that they remain far apart on several key issues. If the strike is not resolved in the next few days, film and television production is unlikely to be able to restart at all this calendar year, as Hollywood annually shuts down over the holiday period. «I think all of us being here, we've been scaring the studios for the past 110 days,» said actress and SAG-AFTRA organizer Mykle McCoslin. «It's time for them to just negotiate, and give us what we need.

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Twitter user, @Chacha_huu, claimed to have paid Rs 490 for two samosas, one tea, and a water bottle at Mumbai Airport. This revelation led to widespread outrage, especially when @Chacha_huu disclosed that his entire trip, including the flight from Mumbai to Kolkata and cab fares, cost him a whopping Rs 11,220, nearly his entire monthly salary of Rs 17,000. The user wrote: «2 Samosa, 1 Tea, and a Water Bottle cost me 490 Rs at Mumbai Airport. Flight Ticket From Mumbai to Kolkata — 9230 Rs.

₹150 crore due to a guarantee by ZEE for Siti Networks Ltd, an Essel Group entity. On 10 August, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had approved the merger of Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), paving the way for the creation of a $10-billion media giant in the country.

Netflix is set to launch its latest British Original film, "Locked In," directed by Nour Wazzi and written by Rowan Joffe. Scheduled for a global release on November 1st, this article offers a comprehensive preview of everything you need to know about «Locked In,» including insights into the plot, cast details, production updates, and the Netflix release date.