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'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film Festival
Read full article: 'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film FestivalCord Jefferson’s “American Fiction,” a biting satire starring Jeffrey Wright as a disillusioned academic, has won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a much-watched bellwether in the Oscar race.
'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, will skip Venice premiere due to actors strike, moves to 2024
Read full article: 'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, will skip Venice premiere due to actors strike, moves to 2024Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, has been pulled from the Venice Film Festival, where it was to be the opening night film, due to the actors strike.
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM
Read full article: Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGMAmazon has closed its $8.5 billion acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM, two days after European regulators said the deal “would not significantly reduce competition” in European markets.
New this week: 'Pam & Tommy,' Olympics and the doc 'Torn'
Read full article: New this week: 'Pam & Tommy,' Olympics and the doc 'Torn'This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from pop singer-songwriter Mitski, the opening ceremonies of the winter Olympics from Beijing and the documentary “Torn” about the aftermath of a climbing tragedy.
Family, friends hold balloon release to honor couple killed in New Year’s Eve crash last year
Read full article: Family, friends hold balloon release to honor couple killed in New Year’s Eve crash last yearFamily and friends of Rodney and Marlene Rodriguez gathered on Friday to pay tribute to the couple one year after they were killed in a crash in Detroit’s Corktown.
'Encanto,' 'House of Gucci' fuel Thanksgiving box office
Read full article: 'Encanto,' 'House of Gucci' fuel Thanksgiving box officeThanksgiving weekend moviegoing was still far from the feast it normally is, but Disney’s “Encanto” and the Lady Gaga-led “House of Gucci” both gave a lift to two genres that have been particularly battered by the pandemic: family movies and adult dramas.
MGM Resorts requiring proof of vaccination for all salaried employees, new hires
Read full article: MGM Resorts requiring proof of vaccination for all salaried employees, new hiresIn a letter to staff members dated Monday, Aug. 16 MGM Resorts announced it is now requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for all salaried employees and new hires throughout the United States.
Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'
Read full article: Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'Online shopping giant Amazon is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde” and “Shark Tank,” with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch.
James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed again, to 2021
Read full article: James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed again, to 2021The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been delayed again, this time to 2021, because of the effects of COVID-19 on the theatrical business. “No Time To Die” was originally supposed to open in April 2020 but was pushed back to Nov. 12 in the U.K. and Nov. 20 in the U.S. The Walt Disney Co. last week delayed the planned 2020 releases of a handful of major movies until 2021. They include Marvel’s “Black Widow” and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” Universal delayed “Candyman” to next year. Some major releases are still planned for 2020.
Fewer games, more plexiglass and no smoking -- a look inside MGM Grand Detroit
Read full article: Fewer games, more plexiglass and no smoking -- a look inside MGM Grand DetroitAccording to MGM Midwest COO and President David Tsai, only 40 percent of slot machines will be left running. All of it is costing MGM, and by way of tax dollars, the City of Detroit and the state, millions of dollars. Tsai, who has been with MGM for 13 years said he oversaw the reopening of other casinos in Ohio just last week. He saidWe have Detroit residents currently going to Michigan tribal casinos or casinos in Ohio and Indiana that dont have the level of requirements that we have, he said. The hotel will not be ready to open whenever the casino is allowed to open its doors.
MGM agrees to pay Las Vegas shooting victims up to $800M
Read full article: MGM agrees to pay Las Vegas shooting victims up to $800MA memorial to the victims of the Las Vegas shooting on the Vegas Strip on Oct. 6, 2017. (CNN) - MGM Resorts International and the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting reached a landmark settlement worth between $735 million and $800 million, depending on the number of claimants, MGM said in a statement Thursday. It is the worst mass shooting in modern American history. "MGM Resorts is a valued member of the Las Vegas community and this settlement represents good corporate citizenship on their part. According to a regulatory filing released in May, MGM said it could pay as much as $800 million for lawsuits related to the mass shooting.
Relax and have a sip on National Daiquiri Day
Read full article: Relax and have a sip on National Daiquiri DayJuly 19 is National Daiquiri Day and Live in the D is celebrating! We invited our downtown neighbors, the MGM Grand Detroit Casino to help us make some tasty drinks. MGM Grand Detroit Casino has the "32 Degrees" Daiquiri Bar. MGM is hosting a National Daiquiri meet and greet at 32 Degrees on July 19th from 4 pm to 8 pm for those 21 years old and older. The casino will also unveil a new mural at the daiquiri bar created by artist Dustin Cook.