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Godfather 4, release date, and plot summary revealed. Adriana Trigiani was commissioned by Mario Puzo’s estate to write the new Godfather official novel Connie. The new story, set for release in 2027, is told from

‘s daughter Connie’s perspective. Don Corleone played Connie in the trilogy of films, and she was nominated for an Oscar. Talia Shire Trigiani,

‘s agent, teased that Connie was a novel about a woman who works to make her own way in an environment where everyone has already decided what she is and how she will be treated. The people underestimated Don Vito Corleone & Michael Corleone to their detriment. Connie Corleone will also be affected by this.” Will Coppola direct his fourth Godfather film? The Oscar-winning director’s rep told

it was unlikely that the 89 year old would be directing the female-centric Godfather IV. The Hollywood Reporter According Random House, Trigiani was contacted by the Puzo Estate “after she wrote a Substack article lamenting the lack of knowledge about the Corleone Women.”

Anthony Puzo said, “We were looking for someone who could retell this story in a fresh way.” Adriana was shocked when I told her the character Vito Corleone in the Brando/De Niro films was actually my grandmother. We discussed how women in both families ran their respective households, but from behind the scenes. Adriana’s vision for Connie’s life was awe-inspiring. Adriana Trigiani,

‘s daughter Connie, has been given the go-ahead by Mario Puzo estate to write a new official Godfather Novel titled Connie. The story will be told through the eyes of Connie,

’s only child, who played an Oscar-nominated part in all three films. Don Corleone Accordingly to Talia Shire, Trigiani teased : “Connie” is a book about how a women works to forge their own way in a society that has already decided who they are, what they’re about, and the treatment of them. The people underestimated Don Vito Corleone & Michael Corleone to their detriment. Connie Corleone will also be affected by this.”

Will Coppola direct his fourth Godfather film? The Oscar-winning director’s rep told it was unlikely that the 89 year old would be directing the female-centric Godfather IV.

According Random House, Puzo’s estate contacted Trigiani after she published an essay in Substack lamenting that little was known about Corleone women. The Hollywood Reporter Anthony Puzo is the son of the author and executor. He said: “We wanted someone to tell the story with a different perspective.” Adriana was stunned when I revealed that Vito Corleone, played by Brando and De Niro in the films, was based on her grandmother. We discussed how women in both families ran their respective households, but from behind the scenes. Adriana’s vision of Connie’s future blew us away. I’m excited and hpy to have her join us.”

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Jenna Ortega, Wednesdays actress, has landed a totally different role for the “extraordinary” new film by Leos Cartax.

Wednesday's Jenna Ortega bags totally different role in 'extraordinary' new film

Jenna Ortega, 23, is also known for her roles in the Scream franchise, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the Tim Burton directed hit series Wednesday Addams. She has been a fan favourite for the darkly ctivating teenager Wednesday Addams. Her new venture is a bold new chter in her career. Her new director has been praised for his thought-provoking and ambitious works such as Annette. According to the synopsis, “Once there was a small girl, a woman, and a boy. Each of them held a secret that was too heavy for them to bear. They met in a ”end-of the-world” world and rode together a large motorcycle (through deserted cities, empty freeways, immemorial forest). Jenna Ortega, A-lister, has landed her next project.

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Michael Jackson’s new documentary The Verdict delves deep into his 2005 trial. Michael Jackson: the Verdict is a three-part documentary that will premiere on Netflix June 3. It features archive footage and interviews of key players in the case, including jurors and figures from the prosecution and defense, as well as journalists who were present inside the courtroom, and other eyewitnesses. It has been 20 Years since Michael Jackson’s trial, in which he wasn’t found guilty. Even today, the controversy continues.”

It was time for a comprehensive look at the entire trial. The Santa Barbara Superior Court case lasted for 14 weeks and the jury of eight women and four males deliberated more than 30 hour over seven days. Jackson was found not guilty of 10 felonies: four counts for child molestation; four counts for supplying alcohol to a minor in order to molestation him; one count for attempted child molestation; and one charge of conspiring to hold the child and his family hostage at the Neverland Ranch. He was facing a sentence of more than twenty years in prison. Michael Jackson’s 2005 trial Produced by Candle True Stories, the production company behind Netflix’s “Untold: The Liver King,” and directed by Nick Green, “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” comes at a time of renewed interest in the “King of Pop.”

The Jackson-estate-proved biopic “Michael” hit theaters last month, and depicts the origin story of the hitmaker from childhood through his upward trajectory to superstar status in the 1980s. Netflix will release a 3-part docuseries which revisits Jackson’s acquittal on child molestation charges in

. The movie left out the many allegations that followed Jackson between the 1990s and the filmmakers said.. The documentary “Michael Jackson – The Verdict”, which will be released on June 3, features interviews and archival footage with key participants in the trial, including jurors, prosecution and defense figures, journalists and eyewitnesses. It has been 20 Years since Michael Jackson’s trial, in which he wasn’t found guilty. Even today, the controversy continues.”

It was time for a comprehensive look at the entire trial.

Anyone interested in Michael Jackson’s story will feel that this documentary provides a window to what was largely an closed event, and gives a chance to get closer to the truth.

Santa Barbara Superior Court trial took 14 weeks. The jury, consisting of eight women, four men and one woman, spent more than thirty hours over seven days deliberating. Jackson was acquitted of 10 felony charges, including four counts of child molestation, four counts involving the supplying of alcohol to minors in order to molested them, and one count involving the attempted molestation of a child. He also was cleared of a conspiracy charge to keep the boy, his family, and the Neverland Ranch hostage. He faced a sentence of more than twenty years in prison.

Produced by Candle True Stories, the production company behind Netflix’s “Untold: The Liver King,” and directed by Nick Green, “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” comes at a time of renewed interest in the “King of Pop.”

The Jackson-estate-proved biopic “Michael” hit theaters last month, and depicts the origin story of the hitmaker from childhood through his upward trajectory to superstar status in the 1980s. The movie did not include the many allegations that followed Jackson in the 1990s and up until the release of “Michael” in January 2010.

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Barnes & Noble clarifies stance after blowback on AI-written book

Barnes & Noble had been turning a new page in the chain’s history, but recent remarks have stirred up bad blood. James Daunt clarifies Barnes & Noble’s position on AI-generated books. He says it’s not true that the chief executive is embracing AI-generated books. The controversy is a result of Daunt’s pearance with Jenna Bush Hager on Monday night’s ” history of declining sales“. Daunt’s viral interview clip shows him saying, “I don’t have a problem selling any books, so long as the book doesn’t pretend or masquerade as something it’s not.” We will stock AI-written books as long as they clearly state that it is an AI-written work. Kathlin Finn, a former Barnes & Noble employee and writer, wrote: “Hey Barnes & Not Noble. I worked for and supported you. But your latest AI decision

is extremely dispointing.” I will no longer be shopping for B&N, or promoting it, unless your AI policy is changed. I’ve known for a very long time that something like this would hpen. People said I was being overly sensitive. He said that Barnes & Noble doesn’t sell AI-generated books “as we know.” Barnes & Noble also “demands new life into the retailer,” that publishers label all AI-generated books. Barnes & Noble, he wrote in an emailed message, does not sell AI-generated books. Barnes & Noble also “demands

publishers label any AI-generated books” and “actively measures to exclude AI generated book.” He added that “the argument is nuanced… and perhs too nuanced. But there are important principles which have to be considered and we believe that we do this as thoughtfully and sensibly as possible.” “Book banning” is a very real and dangerous threat, so we take great care to avoid selling books created by AI that are marketed as being by real authors. He said that “we don’t impose any rules, or dictate on issues such as politics and book-related issues.” Today “We leave the decision up to the readers.”

In 2025,

wrote to five of the biggest publishers: Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, and Macmillan. He asked them to commit to never releasing books created by machines. The petition was signed by authors posted on social media,

, wrote, and [is].

‘At the most basic level, it is our job as artist to respond to human experience. “But the art that we produce is a product, and today’s world wants everything quickly, chely, on demand,” read the letter.

We are racing towards a world where our novels and biogrhies will be written by models of artificial intelligence that cannot understand what it is like to live as a human. To love, to starve or to bleed. The language used by the AI bot to respond is based in part on the art we have spent years creating. The work was taken without our consent, payment or even acknowledgment. Mia Ballard denied using AI in the writing of the book, but claimed that an editor she hired used AI. Hachette is committed to protecting the original creative expression of its authors and their storytelling, according to a Hachette spokesperson. Barnes & Noble is turning a fresh page with its

, but the recent comments made by the bookseller have sparked ill will. James Daunt clarifies Barnes & Noble’s position on stocking shelves with AI-generated titles. It’s not true that Daunt is embracing AI-generated works. [s] Daunt made an pearance with Jenna Bush Hager on Monday’s ”

“. This controversy is the result of Daunt pearing in this show. Daunt’s viral interview clip shows him saying, “I don’t have a problem selling any books, so long as the book doesn’t pretend or masquerade as something it’s not.” We will stock AI-written books as long as they clearly state that it is an AI-written work. Kathlin Finn, a former Barnes & Noble employee and writer, wrote: “Hey Barnes & Not Noble. I worked for and supported you. But your latest AI decision

is extremely dispointing.” I won’t be shopping at B&N or promoting them unless they change their AI policy.

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, “As a writer this BBC is the most depressing

news.” I’ve known for a very long time that something like this would hpen. People said I was being overly sensitive. He said that Barnes & Noble doesn’t sell AI-generated books “as we know.” Barnes & Noble also “demands

” that publishers label all AI-generated books. Barnes & Noble, he wrote in an emailed message, does not sell AI-generated books. Barnes & Noble also “demands more than 70 authors issued a call to action publishers label any AI-generated books” and “actively measures to exclude AI generated book.” He said that the argument was nuanced and may have been over-nuanced. However, there were important principles to balance and I think we did so in a thoughtful and sensible manner. “Book banning” is a very real and dangerous threat, so we take great care to avoid selling books created by AI that are marketed as being by real authors. He added, “We do not dictate and we don’t dictate about politics or any particular issues surrounding books.” “We leave the decision up to the readers.” Lauren Groff In 2025, R.F. Kuang wrote to five of the biggest publishers: Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, and Macmillan. He asked them to commit to never releasing books created by machines. The petition was signed by authors Emma Straub, Emily Henry,

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‘At the most basic level, it is our job as artist to respond to human experience. “But the art that we produce is a product, and today’s world demands products quickly, chely, on demand,” read the letter.

We are hurrying towards a future in which our novels, biogrhies and memoirs – our records of human experience – will be ‘written’ artificial intelligence models who, by definition, do not know what it means to be human. To love, to starve or to bleed. The language used by the AI bot to respond is a synthesis of the art we have spent our lives creating. The work was taken without our consent, payment or even acknowledgment. Mia Ballard denied using AI in the writing of the book, but claimed that an editor she hired used AI. Hachette is committed to protecting the original creative expression of its authors and their storytelling, according to a Hachette spokesperson quoted in

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Wingefors shared his thoughts in an

after today’s announcement. Fellowship Entertainment, which will include Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Tomb Raider as well as Lord of the Rings, will concentrate on a range of IPs. Embracer’s focus will be on “a more efficient structure and tighter control of costs”. spin off Fellowship Entertainment “The main reason to spin-off Fellowship was to increase the management focus in order to cture the joint potential of IPs, communities, and some of best game developers around the world.” wrote Wingefors. Asmodee, Coffee Stain and Fellowship Entertainment

are examples of businesses that we think will flourish by becoming their own stand-alone business. I’m confident that Fellowship Entertainment can achieve industry-leading profits and healthy organic growth over the long term. We aim to maintain a lean overhead for both groups. In 2023, the separation was planned to take place by 2027. Fellowship Entertainment, on the other hand, has a much stronger product pipeline. Layoffs affected more than 1,400 people, resulting in the closure of stepping down as CEO last June, open letter to shareholders,

, and

. Embracer has also sold

and [which were spun off in ril 2024]. Eidos-Montreal, which had 124 positions cut and studio head David Anfossi departing the studio, was the

. Wingefors said that, “After the significant adjustment we made to our workforce in 2023, it was decided to not do a ”US corporate style’ reduction of headcount, but instead to give studios and IPs a chance to prove themselves.” We have and still are adjusting to the new industry post pandemic in order to drive value. As stated earlier, it is a rare opportunity to build the future Embracer. The past decade of experience has taught us many valuable lessons, and I, as chair, will ensure we ply them as we build the foundations of the next decade for both future companies. Fellowship Entertainment, which is now chair of the board, will concentrate on a number of IPs including Kingdom Come Deliverance, Tomb Raider and Lord of the Rings. Embracer’s focus will be on “a more efficient structure and tighter control of costs”.

“The main reason to spin-off Fellowship was to increase the management focus in order to cture the joint potential of IPs, communities, and some of best game developers around the world.” wrote Wingefors. Asmodee, Coffee Stain and Fellowship Entertainment

are examples of businesses that we think will flourish by becoming their own stand-alone business. I’m convinced Fellowship Entertainment will be able to achieve industry-leading profitability, and have healthy long-term growth above industry average. We want to run each group with a lean, efficient overhead. In 2023, the separation was planned to take place by 2027. Fellowship Entertainment, on the other hand, has a much stronger product pipeline. The layoffs affected over 1,400 employees, leading to the closures

and a nine-month restructuring program as well as dissolution of a $2 billion partnership, in Saudi Arabia. Embracer sold

, Volition Games, and Free Radical Design as well. Eidos-Montreal, which had 124 positions cut and studio head David Anfossi departing the studio, was the Campfire Cabal . Wingefors stated that after analyzing the huge adjustment made in 2023 we decided not a do a “US Corporate style” headcount reduction but rather to give some studios and intellectual property the opportunity to prove themselves. We have and still are adjusting to the new industry post pandemic in order to drive value. This is the best opportunity for the future Embracer, as stated previously. As chairman, I will ensure that we use the hard and valuable learnings from the past decade to lay the foundations for the future of both companies.

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John Wick Experience Review – Going Excommunicado in thrilling immersive show

Keanu Reeves‘s hit action franchise is six films and counting, expanding the John Wick world into spin-offs and video games. The incredible world-building is one of the main reasons why the series continues to be so popular and continue to engage audiences. The underworld of assassins, with its gentlemanly code of conduct and untraceable, gold-coin money, is a place of style and mystery. Continental hotels are located in every major city around the world. Hitmen can stay there without worrying about their business taking place on Continental property. The official John Wick Experience lets fans enter a Continental hotel and play the role as an excommunicado assassin alongside John Wick. In the John Wick films we have seen not only the New York City Continental but also assassin hotels from Rome, Casablanca Osaka, and Prague. The John Wick Experience takes place in the Las Vegas Continental located just off the Strip at Area15. Before I even entered the venue, there was a bouncer in character greeting me and my partner at the reception. A dry, amusing concierge welcomed us inside and gave us an underworld coin as a souvenir. The John Wick experience had a high-quality

set, which was far superior to the temporary immersive experiences I have seen in London. Secret Cinema is the only thing that comes close to the John Wick Experience. It works with studios and brings the worlds of popular franchises to life. After the reception we were led into the stylish bar of the Las Vegas Continental. After choosing a signature drink called the Elder, I watched the barman perform a spectacular flaming mix. After we had finished our cocktails, we headed to the elevator where the operator welcomed and explained our mission. What followed was an exciting cinematic experience throughout the hotel. A variety of actors played various staff members who guided you around the venue as you were “excommunicado”, ie banned and hunted by other assassins. The fact that this was not a generic Continental but rather one in keeping with its Vegas location was very special. The manager welcomed our group into his office while wearing a western hat and playing a one-armed bandit. You can even play against your friends in the classic casino section. There were some mini-esce rooms, and others had virtual gunfights with Disney theme park level thrills. All the while, you’re being chased by fellow assassins. This is one of my favorite immersive experiences. It’s well worth a visit when you are in Las Vegas. If only Winston would open up the London Continental on the other side of the pond. Bookings for the John Wick Experience Las Vegas are available

. The world of the

action franchise is expanding to include video games, spin-offs and more. Its incredible world building is a big reason why the series has been so successful. The underworld of assassins, with its gentlemanly code of conduct and untraceable, gold-coin money, is a place of style and mystery. Continental hotels are located in every major city around the world. Hitmen can stay there without worrying about their business taking place on Continental property. The official John Wick Experience lets fans enter one of these hotels and play the part of an excommunicado assassin alongside John Wick. In the John Wick films we have seen not only the New York City Continental but also assassin hotels from Rome, Casablanca Osaka, and Prague. The John Wick Experience takes place in the Las Vegas Continental located just off the Strip at Area15.

Before we even got to the venue a bouncer dressed in character was at the front door welcoming me and my friend into the hotel reception. A dry, amusing concierge welcomed us inside and gave us an underworld coin as a souvenir. Hollywood It was immediately parent that the John Wick experience had a high-quality

set, which is a far cry away from the temporary immersive show I experienced in London. Secret Cinema, a studio-based company that works closely with major film studios to bring their worlds to life, is the only one that I can think of. After the reception we were led into the stylish bar of the Las Vegas Continental. After choosing a signature drink called the Elder, I watched the barman perform a spectacular flaming mix. After we had finished our cocktails, it was time for us to get into the elevator. There, the operator welcomed us and told us about our mission. What followed was an exciting cinematic experience throughout the hotel. Using state-of the-art special effects as well as actors who played various members of the staff, you were guided through the venue by the actors while being “excommunicado”, ie banned and being chased by other assassins. The fact that this was not a generic Continental but rather one in keeping with its Vegas location was very special. The manager, wearing a western hat and playing a one-armed bandit in his office welcomed us. You can even play against your friends in the classic casino section. There were some mini-esce rooms, and others had virtual gunfights with Disney theme park level thrills. All the while, you’re being hunted down by fellow assassins. This is one of my favorite immersive experiences. It’s well worth a visit when you are in Las Vegas. If only Winston would open up the London Continental on the other side of the pond. Bookings for the John Wick Experience Las Vegas are available