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Charlie Brooker, who created the smash-hit Netflix series The Black Mirror, has shared his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence as its use increases

Screenwriter and TV host Charlie Brooker believes cinema fans will one day be able to appear in the movies they watch as part of the ticket price thanks to AI.

The Black Mirror creator is known for his dark stories on screen which sometimes predict the future.

Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival he said fans may become part of films and you may also be able to choose new lead stars in old classic films, with Charlie amusingly offering up the idea of “Lorraine Kelly in Die Hard”.

Asked about AI in the TV industry, possibly even providing scripts or things to watch on screen, Charlie said: “I have to believe that people want audiences, want humans communicating with them, not just the machine. So I kind of have to believe that you’re always going to want the messy human in the mix. I can see sort of the value as maybe as an analytical tool.

” A much cleverer a writer than me said to me the execs will take our script, feed them into AI sit down and watch a video, a rough video preview of it. I could sort of see that felt plausible to me, so that basically the script becomes a prompt, and then you get notes on that which worries me, I hope we will be keeping keyboards warm with flesh. “

Going onto discuss film and cinema, he added:” I had an idea once, which I think is now close to possible, say there’s 200 people going to a cinema. You go in and on the way it scans up your face, and then you sit down, you watch the film, and it’s cast the film randomly, with the members of the actual audience there. And you can do this with old films.

“So imagine if you went to see Raiders Of The Lost Ark and you don’t know if you’re going to be the Indiana Jones or a Nazi.

” I can imagine a lot of AI generated imaging kind of remix of two things so you can be like ‘ ok I want to watch Die Hard with Lorraine Kelly. “

Charlie said he has recently tried to use Chat GPT to help him with a computer game but all the advice had been wrong and he has” wasted an hour”. Charlie also teased an upcoming announcement about a new and” very different “project which he expects to announce in the next few days.

He spoke about how understanding Netflix had been about him satirising subscription models in Black Mirror episode Common People, starring Rashida Jones.

” I would love to say that I stormed into a boardroom and went: ‘ This must happen. ‘ No, they’ve been very up for that sort of thing, “he said.

Brooker said he was fortunate in being able to cast actors, including Paul Giamatti, in the anthology drama, but said he still regularly writes “begging letters” to try to land other big names. He added that most consider Black Mirror a fun gig. “It’s exciting because you’re not bored, and you don’t have familiarity breeding contempt,” he said.

Stacey Solomon’s go-to jewellery brand has just launched a major sale that lets you save up to 60% on some of its best-selling pieces, plus gets you a free bracelet worth £49

Whether you’re looking to replenish your jewellery box or are already planning ahead to what gifts you’re going to give during the festive season (if you’re extra prepared) then Stacey Solomon has found the perfect deal for you. One of her favourite jewellery brands, Abbott Lyon, has launched a huge up to 60% off sale off its entire site including best sellers.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also get your hands on a free bracelet worth £49 when you spend more than £79. The offer is perfect for saving yourself money on gifts for yourself or someone else, with Stacey showing off some of her favourite Abbott Lyon jewellery on her Instagram.

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Included in the sale is one of Stacey’s best-loved pieces, her Aqua Moon &amp, Back Belgravia 30 Watch which is usually priced at £169. However it now has a 25% discount, bringing the price down to £126.75, and considering the watch bears a resemblance to a £75k Rolex, it’s an absolute bargain.

You can also take the opportunity to pick up some personalised pieces too, which are great for either giving as a unique gift to loved ones or for yourself as a meaningful piece you can wear every day. From initial necklaces like the Personalised Initial &amp, Droplet Birthstone Necklace to the designer inspired Clover Custom Name Bracelet, there’s plenty of picks to create a totally bespoke design.

You could also pair the clover bracelet with the matching Pearl Clover Necklace which has a huge 60% off, slashing the price from £79 to £31.60 Other huge discounts include 50% off the Figaro Chain Bracelet which is perfect for everyday wear, and the Green Quartz Heart Huggie Earrings which are now £35.40 with 40% off.

Almost every single piece of Abbott Lyon jewellery comes in either sterling silver or 18k gold-plated stainless steel, with some rose gold options thrown in for good measure. Each piece is also treated with an anti-tarnish coating and is water, sweat and heat-resistant, so you can wear them all year round whether you’re sweating during a workout, swimming laps in the pool or wrapped up against the frosty weather.

Abbott Lyon isn’t the only brand to have launched an end of season sale, either. Major celeb influences are currently being reduced by PRYA by up to 50% off everything, including initial necklaces and personalised name bracelets.

Bohomoon also held its biggest ever £10 sale, which sees almost 70% off some items. Jenna Ortega recently wore the exact pair of earrings in the sale, which is now £10 less than the original £28 purchase.

However, you can now purchase the enormous end-of-summer sale to shop Stacey’s style if you want to shop her collection, which includes several pieces she contributed to design and were included in her collection with Abbott Lyon.

DJ and presenter Vick Hope has taken to social media to share a series of unseen pictures of her newborn baby, Micah, whom she welcomed with her husband Calvin Harris last month

Vick Hope has delighted fans as she shared unseen snaps of her baby boy to celebrate his first month.

Vick and her husband Calvin Harris shared the news with fans last month that they had welcomed their son, Micah Nwosu Wiles, on July 20. And now Vick has given fans a rare insight into her newborn bubble by sharing a slideshow of touching photos on Instagram – including a photograph of her in an inflatable birthing tub, a print of her placenta and much more.

Giving fans a glimpse at her blissful family life, a photo in the carousel shows the Radio 1 DJ and new mum, 35, cradling her tot while wearing a bikini and white shirt in the Ibiza sunshine. The touching image sees Vick looking besotted with her bundle of joy. Meanwhile, another photo featured in the selection of snaps shows dad Calvin having a cuddle with his newborn son on the sofa, which Calvin shared to announce the arrival of his son last month.

While another photo shows Vick’s proud parents with her newborn grandson, the pair are smiling widely while Vick’s dad George holds the tot and Vick’s mum Adeline looking lovingly at her grandson.

As Vick shared the snaps on her Instagram page, she wrote: “Our beloved baby boy Micah Nwosu Wiles completed his journey to us on Sunday 20th July in a beautiful, powerful home birth here in Ibiza, surrounded by love and nature and chickens.”

She added in the caption: “Emerging from our little newborn bubble to say happy first month Micah, you are magical and we are so utterly besotted with you.”

After their son’s birth Calvin, the 41-year-old producer and DJ, announced the news by sharing a picture of the placenta on social media, alongside images which seem to show the organ being turned into pills.

He wrote in the caption: “20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here! My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom! Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah.”

Several famous friends commented on Vick’s post this week, including AJ Odudu who said: “Big Mic! What a delight. Congratulations again.” Pixie Lott commented: “So lovely congratulations aaa!!!!” and Arielle Free said: “Wee goosebumps seeing this! I hope you’re all on cloud 9 enjoying all the love together.”

Sophie Ellis Bextor said: “This looks so idyllic and I love the imprint of the afterbirth. Congratulations to you all! Welcome, Micah xx.” Katie Piper, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Fleur East, Anna Williamson, Matt Baker, and Bobby Norris also offered congratulations to the new mum.

Vick and Calvin live together on his Ibiza farm in Spain, called Terra Masia, which is known for being the island’s largest organic farm. The couple tied the knot in 2023 with a festival-style wedding at Hulne Priory in Alnwick, Northumberland, but had known each other for years. In fact, Vick revealed that Calvin had asked her out for the first time in 2007 – but said that she had rejected him at the time.

She later opened up to You Magazine: “It’s something that we laughed about on our first proper date. We still laugh about it now.” In 2022, they were spotted together in public for the first time and rumours began to fly that the pair were engaged.

Vick told Hello Magazine at the time that privacy was important to her and that the interest in her relationship was overwhelming. She said: “I’ve never really experienced this before about my private life, but it’s just for us.”

DJ and presenter Vick Hope has taken to social media to share a series of unseen pictures of her newborn baby, Micah, whom she welcomed with her husband Calvin Harris last month

Vick Hope has delighted fans as she shared unseen snaps of her baby boy to celebrate his first month.

Vick and her husband Calvin Harris shared the news with fans last month that they had welcomed their son, Micah Nwosu Wiles, on July 20. And now Vick has given fans a rare insight into her newborn bubble by sharing a slideshow of touching photos on Instagram – including a photograph of her in an inflatable birthing tub, a print of her placenta and much more.

Giving fans a glimpse at her blissful family life, a photo in the carousel shows the Radio 1 DJ and new mum, 35, cradling her tot while wearing a bikini and white shirt in the Ibiza sunshine. The touching image sees Vick looking besotted with her bundle of joy. Meanwhile, another photo featured in the selection of snaps shows dad Calvin having a cuddle with his newborn son on the sofa, which Calvin shared to announce the arrival of his son last month.

While another photo shows Vick’s proud parents with her newborn grandson, the pair are smiling widely while Vick’s dad George holds the tot and Vick’s mum Adeline looking lovingly at her grandson.

As Vick shared the snaps on her Instagram page, she wrote: “Our beloved baby boy Micah Nwosu Wiles completed his journey to us on Sunday 20th July in a beautiful, powerful home birth here in Ibiza, surrounded by love and nature and chickens.”

She added in the caption: “Emerging from our little newborn bubble to say happy first month Micah, you are magical and we are so utterly besotted with you.”

After their son’s birth Calvin, the 41-year-old producer and DJ, announced the news by sharing a picture of the placenta on social media, alongside images which seem to show the organ being turned into pills.

He wrote in the caption: “20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here! My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom! Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah.”

Several famous friends commented on Vick’s post this week, including AJ Odudu who said: “Big Mic! What a delight. Congratulations again.” Pixie Lott commented: “So lovely congratulations aaa!!!!” and Arielle Free said: “Wee goosebumps seeing this! I hope you’re all on cloud 9 enjoying all the love together.”

Sophie Ellis Bextor said: “This looks so idyllic and I love the imprint of the afterbirth. Congratulations to you all! Welcome, Micah xx.” Katie Piper, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Fleur East, Anna Williamson, Matt Baker, and Bobby Norris also offered congratulations to the new mum.

Vick and Calvin live together on his Ibiza farm in Spain, called Terra Masia, which is known for being the island’s largest organic farm. The couple tied the knot in 2023 with a festival-style wedding at Hulne Priory in Alnwick, Northumberland, but had known each other for years. In fact, Vick revealed that Calvin had asked her out for the first time in 2007 – but said that she had rejected him at the time.

She later opened up to You Magazine: “It’s something that we laughed about on our first proper date. We still laugh about it now.” In 2022, they were spotted together in public for the first time and rumours began to fly that the pair were engaged.

Vick told Hello Magazine at the time that privacy was important to her and that the interest in her relationship was overwhelming. She said: “I’ve never really experienced this before about my private life, but it’s just for us.”

Hulk Hogan passed away aged 71 and his wife Sky Daly has said the wrestling legend was likely the victim of medical ‘malpractice’ during a recent operation

The death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan may have been due to medical negligence, his wife Sky Daly has now claimed.

Hogan, who died at the age of 71, had his phrenic nerve – a crucial part of the body that aids in breathing – “compromised” during a recent surgery, she has claimed.

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Daly confirmed an autopsy has been conducted but declined to disclose its findings. She also stated that Hogan’s body has not yet been cremated – Hogan’s cremation was due to take place following his funeral but it did not happen.

The police report from Clearwater PD regarding the emergency response to Hogan’s home is reportedly “on lockdown”.

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However, sources told TMZ that an occupational therapist was present when Hogan stopped breathing and informed officers that he had fallen victim to medical malpractice as his phrenic nerve had been “severed” during a recent operation.

It’s also been reported that discussions about the therapist’s comments were captured on police body cameras at the scene. Police have confirmed their investigation into the Suburban Commando star’s death is still ongoing. They said: “We have been in communication with family members – including his son, Nick, and daughter, Brooke.

“The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that. All of this takes time. The Hogan family has been appreciative of our efforts and our communication with them.”

The development comes as Hogan’s daughter Brooke Hogan demands to see the police body cam footage and 911 tapes from the day her late father died.

The retired wrestler had been estranged from his 37-year-old daughter for many years, with their strained relationship being thrust into the public eye when she posted an emotional tribute on social media following his death.

She had previously voiced theories about his death, alleging that his cremation was approved without an autopsy or independent examination by the county medical examiner. However, she later retracted these accusations.

Now, Brooke is insisting on viewing the body cam footage from the day of her father’s death. Speaking out on Instagram, she said: “I’ve 100% gotten legit calls from professionals – from police officials to nurses that were supposedly with my dad on the day of his death telling ME I need to see body cam footage and I need to get a hold of the 911 tapes because they supposedly contain information that could potentially shed enough light to change the narrative we/I/everyone’s been hearing.

“Those same professionals feel so passionately about what they witnessed, they have continued to contact me and push me to find specific answers to this very day. They are quite literally putting their careers at risk because they feel so compelled to do the right thing.”

She added: “The short of it is – it’s all up to my dad’s wife and I have zero control. I can not do anything, my hands are tied, and I have no say in anything regarding my dad – even as his daughter. Those are the rules as I’ve been told.”

Brooke continued by confessing she has no details about when her father’s post-mortem will take place, or whether it has already occurred. “I do not have any information on and when he is being cremated. Could have been right after he died, could be tomorrow,” she wrote.

“I do not know. I have been told by my brother there will be an autopsy. I do not know who will be performing the autopsy. Any information I receive from an autopsy – if one happens – whether I believe it or not. I will be keeping private out of respect for my father.”

Brooke revealed: “I do not have answers as to if the officials who have contacted me about what they witnessed relayed this information to the medical examiner’s office. And if they did. I do not know why it wasn’t taken into consideration. All body cam footage and 911 dispatch calls are not available via the freedom of information act. It’s all on lockdown. I do not know why.

“Do I question his general physician signing off on his death certificate, given his background which is available for anyone to see via a simple Google search? You can answer that one for yourself. I have to trust that my brother is doing his best to get answers. At the end of the day, answers would be great but none of it brings my dad back. And my hands are tied.”

Wrestling legend Hogan, who is reported to have suffered a fatal heart attack, had previously battled leukaemia and atrial fibrillation – an irregular heart rhythm – according to the District Six Medical Examiner’s report.

But Brooke appeared to suggest authorities were covering something up in the aftermath. She shared a post from Hogan’s mate Bubba the Love Sponge, which read: “Quick cremation without autopsy raises questions about Hulk Hogan’s death.” Brooke responded: “Exactly.”

The Clearwater Police Department issued a statement saying: “As previously stated, there are no signs of foul play or anything suspicious about the death.”

Hulk Hogan passed away aged 71 and his wife Sky Daly has said the wrestling legend was likely the victim of medical ‘malpractice’ during a recent operation

The death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan may have been due to medical negligence, his wife Sky Daly has now claimed.

Hogan, who died at the age of 71, had his phrenic nerve – a crucial part of the body that aids in breathing – “compromised” during a recent surgery, she has claimed.

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Daly confirmed an autopsy has been conducted but declined to disclose its findings. She also stated that Hogan’s body has not yet been cremated – Hogan’s cremation was due to take place following his funeral but it did not happen.

The police report from Clearwater PD regarding the emergency response to Hogan’s home is reportedly “on lockdown”.

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However, sources told TMZ that an occupational therapist was present when Hogan stopped breathing and informed officers that he had fallen victim to medical malpractice as his phrenic nerve had been “severed” during a recent operation.

It’s also been reported that discussions about the therapist’s comments were captured on police body cameras at the scene. Police have confirmed their investigation into the Suburban Commando star’s death is still ongoing. They said: “We have been in communication with family members – including his son, Nick, and daughter, Brooke.

“The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that. All of this takes time. The Hogan family has been appreciative of our efforts and our communication with them.”

The development comes as Hogan’s daughter Brooke Hogan demands to see the police body cam footage and 911 tapes from the day her late father died.

The retired wrestler had been estranged from his 37-year-old daughter for many years, with their strained relationship being thrust into the public eye when she posted an emotional tribute on social media following his death.

She had previously voiced theories about his death, alleging that his cremation was approved without an autopsy or independent examination by the county medical examiner. However, she later retracted these accusations.

Now, Brooke is insisting on viewing the body cam footage from the day of her father’s death. Speaking out on Instagram, she said: “I’ve 100% gotten legit calls from professionals – from police officials to nurses that were supposedly with my dad on the day of his death telling ME I need to see body cam footage and I need to get a hold of the 911 tapes because they supposedly contain information that could potentially shed enough light to change the narrative we/I/everyone’s been hearing.

“Those same professionals feel so passionately about what they witnessed, they have continued to contact me and push me to find specific answers to this very day. They are quite literally putting their careers at risk because they feel so compelled to do the right thing.”

She added: “The short of it is – it’s all up to my dad’s wife and I have zero control. I can not do anything, my hands are tied, and I have no say in anything regarding my dad – even as his daughter. Those are the rules as I’ve been told.”

Brooke continued by confessing she has no details about when her father’s post-mortem will take place, or whether it has already occurred. “I do not have any information on and when he is being cremated. Could have been right after he died, could be tomorrow,” she wrote.

“I do not know. I have been told by my brother there will be an autopsy. I do not know who will be performing the autopsy. Any information I receive from an autopsy – if one happens – whether I believe it or not. I will be keeping private out of respect for my father.”

Brooke revealed: “I do not have answers as to if the officials who have contacted me about what they witnessed relayed this information to the medical examiner’s office. And if they did. I do not know why it wasn’t taken into consideration. All body cam footage and 911 dispatch calls are not available via the freedom of information act. It’s all on lockdown. I do not know why.

“Do I question his general physician signing off on his death certificate, given his background which is available for anyone to see via a simple Google search? You can answer that one for yourself. I have to trust that my brother is doing his best to get answers. At the end of the day, answers would be great but none of it brings my dad back. And my hands are tied.”

Wrestling legend Hogan, who is reported to have suffered a fatal heart attack, had previously battled leukaemia and atrial fibrillation – an irregular heart rhythm – according to the District Six Medical Examiner’s report.

But Brooke appeared to suggest authorities were covering something up in the aftermath. She shared a post from Hogan’s mate Bubba the Love Sponge, which read: “Quick cremation without autopsy raises questions about Hulk Hogan’s death.” Brooke responded: “Exactly.”

The Clearwater Police Department issued a statement saying: “As previously stated, there are no signs of foul play or anything suspicious about the death.”