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‘Dune,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ films release delayed due to strike

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Warner Bros movie studio has decided to postpone the anticipated “Dune” sequel’s original November release to March due to the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike, preventing the film’s stars from promotional activities.

This move deals a setback to theatre chains like AMC Entertainment, Cineplex, and Cinemark, striving to recover from the pandemic’s impact. “Dune,” a highlight of the late 2023 lineup, is affected by this decision.

The sequel, “Dune: Part Two,” featuring Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet, will now premiere on March 15, displacing Warner Bros’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” which is rescheduled for April 12.

Consequently, an animated “Lord of the Rings” film initially slated for April has been shifted to December.

The sci-fi follow-up, based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, portrays an intergalactic conflict over a valuable resource. The first instalment, released in 2021 amidst the pandemic, garnered $402 million worldwide.

High-profile actors are refraining from promoting their upcoming projects due to the SAG-AFTRA actors union’s participation in the Hollywood writers’ strike since July 14.

This strike has prompted studios to adjust release schedules, lacking celebrities for red carpets and talk shows that contribute to generating excitement.

Sony Pictures also adapted its strategy for “Dumb Money,” a film inspired by the GameStop stock situation, initially slated for a nationwide release on September 22.

The studio now opts for a gradual release approach, beginning with limited screenings in New York and Los Angeles on September 15, followed by a nationwide expansion on October 6.

Despite the mid-year surge from the “Barbenheimer” frenzy around “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” this year’s overall movie attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels.

Additional major films for 2023 include Walt Disney’s “The Marvels,” a Lionsgate prequel to “The Hunger Games,” and “Wonka,” another Warner Bros production featuring Chalamet.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, initiated on May 2, continues to disrupt scripted TV shows’ production and certain movie shoots.

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Trump considers slashing China tariffs by over 50%.

Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.

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Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.


In a major policy shift, President Trump is exploring a significant cut to tariffs on Chinese imports — a move that could ease tensions between the two superpowers.
Talks are ongoing, and the White House suggests a new tiered approach. China, while open to negotiations, remains firm that it won’t engage under threats.

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Trump backs Powell, markets surge after policy shift

Trump endorses Powell, calming political fears; markets rise as investor confidence grows.

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Trump endorses Powell, calming political fears; markets rise as investor confidence grows.


Trump backs Powell, markets surge after policy shift.
President Trump has confirmed he won’t fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing fears over political interference in U.S. monetary policy. His softer tone boosted investor confidence, sending stock futures higher and gold prices down from recent highs.

Experts had warned that removing Powell could cause legal and economic chaos.

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Vance warns US might withdraw from Ukraine talks

JD Vance warns US may end peace talks as Ukraine rejects Trump’s ceasefire deal after Rubio cancels trip to London.

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JD Vance warns US may end peace talks as Ukraine rejects Trump’s ceasefire deal after Rubio cancels trip to London.

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JD Vance has threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine peace talks after President Zelensky rejected Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Rubio cancelled his attendance at a London meeting, emphasising the need for territorial compromises from both Ukraine and Russia to achieve a ceasefire.

JD Vance has threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine peace talks following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s rejection of Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio also cancelled his attendance at the London meeting after Zelensky refused to recognise Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

Vance stated that both Ukraine and Russia need to make territorial compromises to facilitate a ceasefire. He emphasized that if there is no agreement, the U.S. may step back from negotiations.

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Rubio expressed his intention to follow up on discussions in London but noted that the U.S. must reconsider its involvement if a resolution seems unattainable.

According to reports, Trump’s proposal includes recognising Crimea as part of Russia and restricting Ukraine’s NATO ambitions, while lifting sanctions on Russia and increasing economic cooperation.

Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to negotiations but insisted on a complete ceasefire following recent attacks that resulted in civilian casualties.

He accused Russia of stalling on diplomatic initiatives while continuing military operations.

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