Hollywood Roundup: Honors, Layoffs, and Box Office Blues

The world of entertainment has seen its fair share of ups and downs this week, with a mix of accolades, layoffs, and disappointing box office performances. Here's a rundown of the latest news:

Jim Carrey, the renowned actor known for his iconic roles in films like "The Truman Show" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," made a rare public appearance at the 51st César Awards in Paris. He received an Honorary César Award, a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding contributions to French cinema. In his acceptance speech, Carrey delivered a heartfelt and highly accented message in French, recalling his family's French roots and expressing his gratitude for the recognition.

Meanwhile, in the United States, a KTLA reporter, Ellina Abovian, faced a shocking layoff on her 40th birthday. Abovian, who had been with the network for several years, took to social media to express her disappointment and surprise at the sudden decision. "I was blindsided," she said, adding that she had been looking forward to celebrating this milestone birthday.

In other news, the latest installment of the "Scream" franchise, "Scream 7," has received poor reviews from critics, with a dismal 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which marks the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott and is directed by Kevin Williamson, has been panned by critics, with many calling it "shockingly terrible." This is the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in the franchise's history, falling below the 45% rating of "Scream 3" in 2000.

On a more positive note, Starz, the streaming-focused network, has reported a stabilization of its subscriber base in its fourth quarter results. Despite shedding 200,000 linear TV subscribers, the network added 370,000 OTT subscribers, bringing its total streaming customer base to 12.66 million. This growth is attributed to its script series lineup, which includes the popular "Power Book IV: Force" and "Spartacus: House of Ashur."

In other international news, principal photography is set to begin on "Chheledhora," a Bengali-language thriller starring Swastika Mukherjee. The Indo-American co-production will film across locations in Itanagar and Ziro in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The film, directed by Shieladitya Moulik, centers around Brishti, a character whose story is yet to be revealed.

As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, it's clear that there will be a mix of highs and lows. From honors and accolades to layoffs and box office disappointments, the world of entertainment is always full of surprises.