Bill Murray Addresses Complaint That Led to ‘Being Mortal’ Shutdown
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Bill Murray Addresses Complaint That Led to ‘Being Mortal’ Shutdown
Bill Murray Addresses , Complaint That Led to , ‘Being Mortal’ Shutdown.
Production on Murray's latest film, 'Being Mortal,' was suspended last month following a complaint that the actor had engaged in inappropriate behavior on set.
Murray told CNBC that a "difference of opinion" between him and a woman on set led to the complaint made against him.
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We had a difference of opinion; I had a difference of opinion with a woman I'm working with.
I did something I thought was funny, and it wasn't taken that way, Bill Murray, via statement to CNBC.
The company, the movie studio wanted to do the right thing.
So, they wanted to check it all out and investigate it and so they stopped the production.
, Bill Murray, via statement to CNBC.
But as of now we're talking and we're trying to make peace with each other, Bill Murray, via statement to CNBC.
Murray also said the experience has
been "quite an education" for him.
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You know what I always thought was funny as a little kid isn't necessarily the same as what's funny now.
Things change and the times change, so it's important for me to figure it out, Bill Murray, via statement to CNBC.
Murray is hopeful that he and the unnamed woman can resolve their differences and continue working on 'Being Mortal.'.
What would make me the happiest would be to put my boots on and for both of us to go back into work and be able to trust each other and work at the work that we both spent a lot of time developing the skill of.., Bill Murray, via statement to CNBC.
...and hopefully do something that's good for more than just the two of us, but for a whole crew of people who are movie makers and the movie studio as well, Bill Murray, via statement to CNBC
Amazon Alexa Can
Now Mimic the Voice , of a Deceased Relative.
The new feature was unveiled in a demonstration video at the Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas on June 22.
Senior Alexa VP Rohit Prasad did the unveiling.
In the video, a child speaks to Alexa.
Alexa, can Grandma finish reading me the Wizard of Oz?, Alexa Demonstration Video, via CNBC.
Alexa first confirms the child's question with its default voice.
It then switches to a voice that is more human sounding and similar to the child's deceased grandmother.
Prasad stated that the feature is not yet available to the public and continues to be in development.
According to the Alexa team.
“less than a minute of recorded audio” of a person's voice
is all that is needed for the feature to work.
Prasad made it clear that the feature can be used to mimic any voice, .
but he focused on the fact that it could help a family remember someone they've lost.
While AI can’t eliminate that pain of loss, it can definitely make the memories last, Rohit Prasad, Senior VP Alexa Team, via CNBC.
Prasad stated that making Alexa more conversational
is a renewed goal for the technology, .
especially since “so many of us have lost someone we love” due to the pandemic.
A series of new features
have also been added to Alexa
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Broadway To Lift , Audience Mask Mandate.
On June 21, the Broadway League announced that audiences will no longer be required to wear a mask starting July 1.
CNBC reports that NYC's 41 Broadway theaters will institute a "mask optional" policy, though they are still encouraged.
Monthly re-evaluations will be implemented as health data is made available. .
Millions of people enjoyed the unique magic of Broadway by watching the 75th Tony Award Ceremony recently. , Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, via press release.
Millions of people enjoyed the unique magic of Broadway by watching the 75th Tony Award Ceremony recently. , Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, via press release.
Millions of people enjoyed the unique magic of Broadway by watching the 75th Tony Award Ceremony recently. , Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, via press release.
Millions more have experienced Broadway LIVE in theatres in New York City and throughout the U.S., since we reopened last fall, Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, via press release.
We’re thrilled to welcome even more of our passionate fans back to Broadway in the exciting ’22-’23 season that has just begun, Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, via press release.
Following COVID shutdowns, shows returned to Broadway nearly 18 months later with vaccine and mask mandates.
Broadway vaccine requirements
halted on April 30.
CNBC reports that the week ending June 12 saw about 240,000 Broadway patrons
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Netflix Greenlights ‘Squid Game’ Reality Show , With $4.56 Million Cash Prize.
CNBC reports Netflix plans to make
a reality show called 'Squid Game: The Challenge.' .
456 contestants will compete in games inspired by Netflix's most-watched show of all time.
456 contestants will compete in games inspired by Netflix's most-watched show of all time.
Netflix will offer a $4.56 million reward.
The streamer says that is the biggest cash
prize ever for a reality TV series.
Squid Game took the world by storm with Director Hwang’s captivating story and iconic imagery. We’re grateful for his support as we turn the fictional world into reality in this massive competition and social experiment, Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of Unscripted and Documentary Series, via statement.
The stakes are high, but in this game the worst fate is going home empty-handed, Netflix, via blog.
CNBC reports filming is
set to take place in the U.K.
There will be a total of 10 episodes.
A second season of 'Squid Game'
is also in the works at Netflix
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Coinbase Lays Off
18 Percent of Workforce , as 'Crypto Winter' Looms.
Coinbase Lays Off
18 Percent of Workforce , as 'Crypto Winter' Looms.
The announcement that the company will lay off nearly a fifth of its employees was revealed via an email sent out by CEO Brian Armstrong.
It comes amid a recent plunge in its stock prices and a significant decline in the value of crypto.
The layoffs equate to 1,100 people of the 5,000 that currently work for Coinbase.
We appear to be entering a recession after a 10+ year economic boom. , Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, via CNBC.
A recession could lead to another crypto winter, and could last for an extended period. , Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, via CNBC.
While it’s hard to predict the economy or the markets, , Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, via CNBC.
... we always plan for the worst so we can operate the business through any environment, Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, via CNBC.
Armstrong also stated that the company has grown "too quickly" during the recent bull market.
Our employee costs are too high to effectively manage this uncertain market, Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, via CNBC.
While we tried our best to get this just right, in this case it is now clear to me that we over-hired, Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, via CNBC.
Coinbase shares are down 85 percent from their highest value.
The COO of Coinbase, Emilie Choi, stated that it is a "very difficult decision for Coinbase.".
However, she stated that it
"felt like the most prudent thing to do right now"
due to economic instability.
We will power through any macro environment, any crypto winter [...] The reality though, is that we have to adjust when we feel that there’s a very dynamic economic environment in play, Emilie Choi, Coinbase COO, via CNBC
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Inflation in May Rose to , Its Highest Rate Since 1981.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released
its May report on June 10.
The agency found that inflation continued to rise in May, up 8.6 percent from this time a year ago.
The consumer price index rose more than
the 8.3 percent analysts had predicted. .
It is the fastest increase of inflation
in the U.S. since December of 1981.
According to CNBC, steep increases in gas, food and shelter prices all played a significant role.
According to CNBC, steep increases in gas, food and shelter prices all played a significant role.
According to CNBC, steep increases in gas, food and shelter prices all played a significant role.
Food prices are up 10.1 percent
since the beginning of the year.
On account of inflation, real wages dipped
in April by 0.6 percent.
This was despite hourly wages rising by
0.3 percent during the same period.
The industries with the steepest price increases include air travel, used cars and trucks and dairy.
The industries with the steepest price increases include air travel, used cars and trucks and dairy.
The industries with the steepest price increases include air travel, used cars and trucks and dairy.
Obviously, nothing is good in
this report, Julian Brigden, MI2 Partners President, via CNBC.
There is nothing in there that’s going to give the Fed any cheer, Julian Brigden, MI2 Partners President, via CNBC.
I struggle to see how the Fed can back off, Julian Brigden, MI2 Partners President, via CNBC.
Fears of economic recession continue to mount following the release of the data.
Officials with the Biden administration cite
supply chain issues, increased demand despite rising costs and the war in Ukraine.
The Federal reserve is expected to
raise interest rates again soon
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