Critics warn Florida's new teaching standards rehabilitate aspects of the anti-communist Red Scare
Read full article: Critics warn Florida's new teaching standards rehabilitate aspects of the anti-communist Red ScareCritics are warning that Florida's new social studies standards rehabilitate aspects of McCarthyism and the anti-communist Red Scare.
The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
Read full article: The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their wayTrade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area.
Venice Film Festival kicks off with Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia' and questions about Gaza
Read full article: Venice Film Festival kicks off with Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia' and questions about GazaThe Venice Film Festival has kicked off with the world premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia” on Wednesday.
Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Salles and Bowen Yang are 2025 Academy Museum Gala honorees
Read full article: Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Salles and Bowen Yang are 2025 Academy Museum Gala honoreesPenélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Salles and Bowen Yang have been named the honorees of this year's Academy Museum Gala, hosted by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
What is Biohacking? Health experts weigh in on growing health movement across America
Read full article: What is Biohacking? Health experts weigh in on growing health movement across AmericaHollywood is known for sometimes outrageous health and beauty trends, and many of those trends end up spreading across the country. One of the latest things attracting interest is something called “Biohacking.” But what exactly is that?
Groups sue to stop Trump administration from using what they call unconstitutional tactics in raids
Read full article: Groups sue to stop Trump administration from using what they call unconstitutional tactics in raidsA federal lawsuit accuses President Donald Trump’s administration of systematically targeting brown-skinned people in Southern California during an ongoing immigration crackdown that has put the region “under siege.”.
Kenzo brings mischief back to Paris' iconic Maxim’s with a riot of color and clash
Read full article: Kenzo brings mischief back to Paris' iconic Maxim’s with a riot of color and clashFew Paris addresses conjure myth quite like Maxim’s, the gilded Belle Époque haunt where artists and aristocrats once jostled for a seat at dinner, and a place immortalized in Cole Porter’s lyrics and classic Hollywood films as the very symbol of Parisian chic.
New film academy members include Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande, Jason Momoa, Conan O'Brien
Read full article: New film academy members include Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande, Jason Momoa, Conan O'BrienThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 534 new members to its organization on Thursday, adding recent Oscar nominees and many more to Hollywood’s most exclusive club.
Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative deal
Read full article: Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative dealThe Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has reached a tentative contract deal with several video game companies that may bring an end to an almost year-long strike tied to the use of artificial intelligence.
The ‘F1’ team on adapting some of the spirit of ‘Top Gun’ to Formula One film with Brad Pitt
Read full article: The ‘F1’ team on adapting some of the spirit of ‘Top Gun’ to Formula One film with Brad Pitt“Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski started dreaming up a movie about Formula One racing while watching “Drive to Survive.”.
The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson
Read full article: The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris DickinsonHollywood studio executives are making their case for theatergoing with a little help from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Best mullet? Best use of Taylor Swift? AP hands out its own movie awards ahead of the Oscars
Read full article: Best mullet? Best use of Taylor Swift? AP hands out its own movie awards ahead of the OscarsHollywood’s never-ending awards season can make it easy to get a little lost in the run-of-the-mill “best” categories.
AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright office
Read full article: AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright officeArtists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a new report by the U.S. Copyright Office that could help clear the way for the use of AI tools in Hollywood, the music industry and other creative fields.
Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfires
Read full article: Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfiresHollywood’s awards season has all but come to a rare halt as the wildfires continue to disrupt life and work in the Los Angeles area.
Venice Film Festival: From ‘Joker 2’ to ‘Maria,’ here are 10 movies to get excited about
Read full article: Venice Film Festival: From ‘Joker 2’ to ‘Maria,’ here are 10 movies to get excited aboutSome of Hollywood’s biggest stars are getting ready to descend on the Venice Film Festival this week, from George Clooney and Angelina Jolie to Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and Joaquin Phoenix.
Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
Read full article: Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolitionFans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs.
Dakota Fanning finds a character she is drawn to in Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers'
Read full article: Dakota Fanning finds a character she is drawn to in Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers'It can sometimes be difficult for child actors to shed public conceptions of them as a kid on screen, hindering these stars from being taken seriously in Hollywood as adults.
Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction
Read full article: Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's convictionProminent members of the #MeToo movement are speaking out about the court ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction.
Complex stories of migration are among the finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction
Read full article: Complex stories of migration are among the finalists for the Women's Prize for FictionNovels that tell complex and surprising stories of migration are among six finalists for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction.
‘Toys R Us, bruh’: Why many aren’t impressed with Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ sign
Read full article: ‘Toys R Us, bruh’: Why many aren’t impressed with Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ signThe city of Detroit installed its own version of the “Hollywood” sign before the NFL draft, and, well, it’s fair to say some people aren’t impressed.
Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ sign is up, but some aren’t impressed: Here’s why
Read full article: Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ sign is up, but some aren’t impressed: Here’s whyAhead of the NFL Draft in Detroit, the city installed its own “Hollywood” style sign along I-94, for visitors to see as they entered the area.
Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court
Read full article: Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest courtOpponents of online sports betting in Florida have lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement with the state that permits the gambling.
'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war“Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowed best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.
7 years after Weinstein, commission finds cultural shift in Hollywood but less accountability
Read full article: 7 years after Weinstein, commission finds cultural shift in Hollywood but less accountabilityA new survey of the entertainment industry finds that the culture of Hollywood has shifted in the years since the downfall of Harvey Weinstein and the launch of the #MeToo movement, but many still don’t trust that sexual harassers will be held accountable.
How to watch the Golden Globes, including the red carpet and backstage interviews
Read full article: How to watch the Golden Globes, including the red carpet and backstage interviewsHollywood is ready to party as the Golden Globes return for its annual boozy celebration of film and television’s biggest names.
Jury deliberating whether actor Jonathan Majors assaulted a girlfriend in New York last spring
Read full article: Jury deliberating whether actor Jonathan Majors assaulted a girlfriend in New York last springA Manhattan jury will soon decide if Jonathan Majors is guilty of assaulting his girlfriend following two weeks of clashing narratives about whether the rising Hollywood star was the aggressor or victim during a chaotic struggle in the back seat of a car.
As Hollywood scrambles to get back to work, stars and politicians alike react to strike ending
Read full article: As Hollywood scrambles to get back to work, stars and politicians alike react to strike endingHollywood jumped into planning mode Thursday at the news of a tentative agreement between striking actors and the major entertainment companies.
Beyoncé, too, is heading to movie theaters with a concert film on the heels of the Renaissance tour
Read full article: Beyoncé, too, is heading to movie theaters with a concert film on the heels of the Renaissance tourA documentary chronicling Beyoncé‘s just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for a second day
Read full article: An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for a second dayHollywood studios and striking screenwriters have announced that they were resuming negotiations for the second day in a row.
'Nun 2' narrowly edges 'A Haunting in Venice' over quiet weekend in movie theaters
Read full article: 'Nun 2' narrowly edges 'A Haunting in Venice' over quiet weekend in movie theaters“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, with a slight edge carrying the horror sequel over the Hercule Poirot mystery.
‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records
Read full article: ‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new recordsAccording to studio estimates, the third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise has topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million.
'Walking Dead' spinoffs, 'Interview With the Vampire' can resume with actors' union approval
Read full article: 'Walking Dead' spinoffs, 'Interview With the Vampire' can resume with actors' union approvalTwo spinoffs of “The Walking Dead” and the next season of “Interview With the Vampire” will be resuming production despite the Hollywood strikes after reaching a deal with the actors' union.
'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actors
Read full article: 'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actorsThe cast of “Breaking Bad” has reunited to call upon Hollywood studios to resume negotiations with striking screen actors.
Big boost could be coming to Michigan with reintroduction of film, TV incentives -- What to know
Read full article: Big boost could be coming to Michigan with reintroduction of film, TV incentives -- What to knowIt could be lights, camera, action all over again in Michigan after another go at bringing film and TV incentives has been introduced in Lansing with at least some bipartisan support.
Rally to support striking actors, writers held in Detroit
Read full article: Rally to support striking actors, writers held in DetroitHollywood writers and actors have been on strike for more than 100 days, and progress on talks has been few and far between ever since. A rally is being held in solidarity Tuesday night in Detroit.
Ford Motor Company opens vault of concept cars for its nostalgia crazed faithful in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Ford Motor Company opens vault of concept cars for its nostalgia crazed faithful in Metro DetroitThe online world is changing how companies interact with their customers. For instance, Ford Motor Company has opened its picture archive to its nostalgia crazed faithful.
Ford Motor Company opens its vault of concept cars its nostalgia crazed faithful in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Ford Motor Company opens its vault of concept cars its nostalgia crazed faithful in Metro DetroitThe online world is changing how companies interact with their customers. For instance, Ford Motor Company has opened its picture archive to its nostalgia crazed faithful.
The Emmy Awards are postponed due to the Hollywood actors and writers strike, source says
Read full article: The Emmy Awards are postponed due to the Hollywood actors and writers strike, source saysThe 75th Emmy Awards have been postponed due the the ongoing actors and writers strikes that essentially shut down Hollywood.
In 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new
Read full article: In 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something newIn the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners.
Actors and writers on strike rally in Philadelphia and Chicago as union action spreads
Read full article: Actors and writers on strike rally in Philadelphia and Chicago as union action spreadsStriking screenwriters and actors are holding rallies in Philadelphia and Chicago Thursday as the labor dispute that has halted Hollywood spreads to more cities.
Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution
Read full article: Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolutionThree years after the pandemic brought Hollywood to a standstill, the film and TV industry has again ground to a halt.
One-third of Americans under heat alerts as blistering weather spreads from Southwest to California
Read full article: One-third of Americans under heat alerts as blistering weather spreads from Southwest to CaliforniaMore than a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings as a blistering heatwave continues across the Southwest and California.
Hollywood writers at rally say they'll win as strike reaches 50 days
Read full article: Hollywood writers at rally say they'll win as strike reaches 50 daysFifty days into a strike, and about 1,000 Hollywood writers and their supporters have marched across Los Angeles for a new contract with studios that includes payment guarantees and job security.
Al Pacino, 83, is a father for the fourth time, welcoming son Roman with Noor Alfallah
Read full article: Al Pacino, 83, is a father for the fourth time, welcoming son Roman with Noor AlfallahA representative for Al Pacino confirms the 83-year-old actor and 29-year-old Noor Alfallah have welcomed a baby, Pacino's fourth.
Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick writing memoir 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions'
Read full article: Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick writing memoir 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions'Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick is working on a memoir, with all the highs and the lows and in-betweens.
After obstacles, Motown legend Martha Reeves on track to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Read full article: After obstacles, Motown legend Martha Reeves on track to get Hollywood Walk of Fame starFans rallied behind Motown legend Martha Reeves, bringing her one step closer to receiving recognition on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In transition from HBO Max to Max, writer and director credits got lost
Read full article: In transition from HBO Max to Max, writer and director credits got lostThe streaming service Max may only be hours into its rollout, but it’s already under fire by Hollywood’s top guilds for the way it credits writers and directors.
Warner CEO booed at Boston University as supporters of writers' strike picket outside
Read full article: Warner CEO booed at Boston University as supporters of writers' strike picket outsideScores of Boston University students turned their backs on the head of one of Hollywood’s biggest studios as he gave the school’s commencement address in a stadium where protesters supporting the Hollywood writers’ strike picketed outside.
At Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp says he has no 'further need for Hollywood'
Read full article: At Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp says he has no 'further need for Hollywood'Appearing at the Cannes Film Festival the day after premiering his first film in three years, Johnny Depp said Wednesday that he has “no further need” for Hollywood.
What do striking Hollywood writers want? A look at demands
Read full article: What do striking Hollywood writers want? A look at demandsThe 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike this week after negotiations with Hollywood studios that began in March failed to result in an agreement.
Study: Biggest Hollywood films still go mostly to white men
Read full article: Study: Biggest Hollywood films still go mostly to white menAs Hollywood emerged from the pandemic, its biggest film productions dipped in diversity after years of incremental progress, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.
Motown’s Martha Reeves faces obstacles to reserve star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Read full article: Motown’s Martha Reeves faces obstacles to reserve star on Hollywood Walk of FameMartha Reeves was nominated for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the Motown artist is facing some obstacles when marking her fame.