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'The danger never goes away': Christopher Nolan says he didn't intend for Oppenheimer movie to be so timely

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Anne Hathaway is praising Christopher Nolan for coming to her side during the days of the toxic "Hathahate" movement. The actress spoke about the moment in time in a new profile with Vanity Fair and said that co-hosting the 2013 Oscars and taking home the honor for best supporting actress for 'Les Misérables' marked a tipping point of over exposure where her online and media reputation turned "toxic" — to the point where she says it cost her movie roles.

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Oppenheimer's Christopher Nolan , Looking at Huge Bonus , Following Oscars Success. 'The Independent' reports that Christopher Nolan is poised to recieve a massive bonus from the overwhelming success of his Oscar-winning film 'Oppenheimer.' . 'The Independent' reports that Christopher Nolan is poised to recieve a massive bonus from the overwhelming success of his Oscar-winning film 'Oppenheimer.' . The film took home seven awards from the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. The film took home seven awards from the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. Among those seven awards were Best Picture, Directing, Actor in a Leading Role (Cillian Murphy) and Actor in a Supporting Role (Robert Downey Jr). . Among those seven awards were Best Picture, Directing, Actor in a Leading Role (Cillian Murphy) and Actor in a Supporting Role (Robert Downey Jr). . 'Oppenheimer' also won awards for Best Cinematography, Film Editing and Original Score. After releasing on July 19 last year, the film raked in , $958 million worldwide. An upcoming rerelease at 1,000 cinemas following the movie's Oscars success is projected to drive the film beyond the $1 billion threshold. . An upcoming rerelease at 1,000 cinemas following the movie's Oscars success is projected to drive the film beyond the $1 billion threshold. . According to a report by 'Variety,' Nolan is rumored to take home over $100 million, based on a combination of , “salary, backend compensation, box-office escalators and a bonus for this twin Academy Awards.”. According to a report by 'Variety,' Nolan is rumored to take home over $100 million, based on a combination of , “salary, backend compensation, box-office escalators and a bonus for this twin Academy Awards.”. Despite garnering critical success throughout his career, this was Nolan's first career Oscar win. . Previously, Nolan had earned nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017, 'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. . Previously, Nolan had earned nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017, 'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. . Previously, Nolan had earned nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017, 'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. . 'The Independent' reports that 'Oppenheimer' has already become the highest-grossing Best Picture winner since 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' in 2003

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'Oppenheimer' wins big, Billie Eilish makes history and Christopher Nolan, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph take home the gold.

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2024 , Oscars Winners. 2024 , Oscars Winners. 'Oppenheimer' stole the show at the 96th Academy Awards. , Here are some of the big winners of the night:. Best Picture, 'Oppenheimer'. Best Director, Christopher Nolan, 'Oppenheimer'. Best Actor in a Leading Role, Cillian Murphy, 'Oppenheimer'. Best Actor in a Leading Role, Cillian Murphy, 'Oppenheimer'. Best Actress in a Leading Role, Emma Stone, 'Poor Things'. Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Robert Downey Jr., 'Oppenheimer'. Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Robert Downey Jr., 'Oppenheimer'. Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, 'The Holdovers'. Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, 'The Holdovers'. Best Original Screenplay, 'Anatomy of a Fall'. Best Original Screenplay, 'Anatomy of a Fall'. Best Cinematography , 'Oppenheimer,' Hoyte van Hoytema. Best Original Score, 'Oppenheimer,' Ludwig Göransson. Best Original Score, 'Oppenheimer,' Ludwig Göransson. Best Original Song, "What Was I Made For?" from 'Barbie,' by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell. Best Documentary Feature Film, '20 Days in Mariupol'. Best International Feature Film, 'The Zone of Interest'

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Robert Downey Jr. could make a return to the MCU as 'Iron Man!' Even though he recently won his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer,' he's not looking to run from his Marvel past. In an interview with Esquire, the actor says he'd "happily" return as Tony Stark / Iron Man.

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Cillian Murphy is on a hot streak booking his next gig after winning the best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer.' The actor is attached to star in and produce 'Blood Runs Coal,' an adaptation of the non-fiction book that Universal has acquired.

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Newly minted Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy will indeed be returning to 'Peaky Blinders.' Series creator Steven Knight confirmed that Murphy will be going back to the mean streets of Birmingham in the feature-length movie of the BBC hit franchise when it films later this year. The 'Oppenheimer' star led the hit BBC period crime series as violent gang leader Tommy Shelby. During a red carpet interview on Tuesday Knight confirmed, "He definitely is returning for it. We're shooting it in September just down the road," referring to an area of central Birmingham.

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Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants. Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants. In addition to $8.5 billion in direct funding, $11 billion will be provided in loans. The money will come from the CHIPS and Science Act. The funds will go toward "computer chip plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico and Oregon," CBS News reports. . According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction. According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction. The deal will help the U.S. to produce 20% of the most advanced computer chips in the world by 2030, according to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Failure is not an option — leading-edge chips are the core of our innovation system, especially when it comes to advances in artificial intelligence and our military systems, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters. We can't just design chips. We have to make them in America, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters. Biden's funding announcement comes amid a heated presidential campaign. Administration officials want to get chip technology funding "out the door as quickly as possible so that the Biden campaign can point to concrete progress on one of the White House's signature programs," analysts say. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger called the CHIPS Act "the most critical industrial policy legislation since World War II.". We think of this as a defining moment for the United States, the semiconductor industry and for Intel, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, via statement

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US Facing Winter Storms, , Thunderstorms and Wildfires This Week. NBC reports that the United States is facing a slew of weather-related risks on March 13. A major snowstorm is forming over the Rockies and severe thunderstorms are taking shape across the Plains, while Texas and Oklahoma are facing an extreme risk of wildfires. Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season. Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit Denver through midday before plummeting temperatures bring snow in the early evening. Heavy snow with wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are expected to last through the morning of March 15 and make travel across the I-25 corridor nearly impossible. Meanwhile, four million people across Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are facing the risk of severe storms, including large hail and isolated tornadoes. On March 14, the storm is expected to shift east, threatening 21 million people from northern Illinois down to northeast Texas. At the same time, the southern Plains are facing an increased risk of wildfires. The Storm Prediction Center warned that critical-to-extreme fire danger could result in a 'wildfire outbreak.'. On March 13, Amarillo, Lubbock and Roswell, New Mexico are all under Red Flag Warnings and considered at extreme risk due to high winds and dry conditions

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Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars to ‘Make Nukes History’ [Video]

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Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’. Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’. Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’. The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is using the success of the film 'Oppenheimer' to draw attention to nuclear threats, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The NTI's "Make Nukes History" campaign includes billboards, posters, an art installation and an open letter signed by celebrities, calling for an end to nuclear weapons. 'Oppenheimer' cast member Matthew Modine issued a statement about the campaign. Every person should be educated about the incredible destructive power of nuclear weapons. Understanding the threat illuminates a necessary path toward their elimination, Matthew Modine, via statement. From the moment of the first atomic bomb test at Los Alamos, New Mexico, our entire planet has been at risk. We need to stop this insanity, Matthew Modine, via statement. Others who signed the open letter include Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas. Others who signed the open letter include Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas. Others who signed the open letter include Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas. Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen. Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen. Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen. Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen. Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen. Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna, Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin. Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna, Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin. Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna, Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin. Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna, Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin. The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Oppenheimer, also signed the letter. . The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Oppenheimer, also signed the letter. . At a time of great uncertainty, even one nuclear weapon — on land, under the sea, in the air, or in space — is too many. , Via open letter. To protect our families, our communities and our world, we must demand that global leaders work to make nuclear weapons history — and build a brighter future, Via open letter

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‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed , Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter. A New Mexico jury found Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter on March 6, NPR reports. A New Mexico jury found Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter on March 6, NPR reports. Her negligence, prosecutors argued, led to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for 'Rust.'. Her negligence, prosecutors argued, led to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for 'Rust.'. According to prosecutors, Gutierrez-Reed brought at least one live round of ammo on set, which was loaded into a prop gun. The gun went off as Alec Baldwin was holding it, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. . The gun went off as Alec Baldwin was holding it, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. . This is not a case where Hannah Gutierrez made one mistake, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments. This case is about constant, never-ending safety failures that resulted in the death of a human being and nearly killed another, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments. This case is about constant, never-ending safety failures that resulted in the death of a human being and nearly killed another, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments. Jason Bowles, defense attorney for Gutierrez-Reed, argued that his client had been unfairly "scapegoated.". You had a production company on a shoestring budget, an A-list actor calling all the shots. In the end, they had someone they could all blame, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments. You had a production company on a shoestring budget, an A-list actor calling all the shots. In the end, they had someone they could all blame, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments. Justice for Halyna does not mean injustice for Hannah. It does not mean they get to steamroll her and get to spin their version of facts and call it truth. Because that's not truth, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments. Both sides also blamed Baldwin for the incident. He has pleaded not guilty. Both sides also blamed Baldwin for the incident. He has pleaded not guilty. Baldwin's criminal trial will begin on July 9

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