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Mads Mikkelsen blames his accent for being cast as Hollywood villains
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Mads Mikkelsen has joked that his accent is…
The Italian craftsman behind Hollywood's bling: 'I make pieces for Lady Gaga and Angelina Jolie, but it's all costume jewelry'
ROME – Lidia Poët's insect-shaped brooches. Maria Callas's jewels, worn by Angelina Jolie. Joséphine Bonaparte's jewelry set in Napoleon. And then the jewels inspired by the treasure of San Gennaro in Parthenope, and Lady Gaga's…
From 'Dune' to 'Wicker,' how this 'tiny' European country became a hub for Hollywood
Hungary, in central Europe, has played a major part in the movie business since the late 19th century. Movies including 'Dune,' 'Evita,' 'Inferno' and the forthcoming 'Wicker' film were shot in Budapest and other parts of Hungary. Hungary's…
Ethan Hawke blasts Hollywood's 'greedy bastards,' predicts massive rebellion against powerful elites
Ethan Hawke isn't holding back when it comes to the powerful forces he believes are controlling the entertainment industry. During a new interview with GQ, the Oscar-nominated actor took aim at wealthy power players, blasting 'greedy bastards' who…
Hollywood star sounds alarm over disappearing jobs as productions flee California
When Adam Carolla asked actor and comedian Jeff Garlin on his podcast last week whether there was 'anything going on in Hollywood anymore,' the 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star admitted that acting roles had virtually dried up for him. 'I haven't worked…
Netflix's 'Victorious' Spinoff 'Hollywood Arts' Is a Bland Copy of Shows From a Past Era: TV Review
Thirteen years after Nickelodeon's “ Victorious ” did its final curtain call, Netflix is returning to the Los Angeles-based performing arts school with a brand-new spinoff, “ Hollywood Arts.” Created by Jake Farrow and…
The Sydney private school boy who could save a struggling Hollywood film studio
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Steve Hilton, Republican Candidate for Governor, Rolls Out Expanded Hollywood Plan
Steve Hilton, the Republican contender for California governor, rolled out a plan Wednesday to revive Hollywood production that includes increased tax credits and state-backed financing for studio repairs. Hilton, who is trailing Democrat Xavier…
Dimming Hollywood stars find refuge in Ben Shapiro films
Right-wing media figure Ben Shapiro has been trying to get his conservative-coded film projects off the ground for quite some time, but his most recent cast lineup was a plot twist many didn't see coming. In a Tuesday X post, the far-right…
Netflix Layoffs: 1,000 Jobs Cut as Hollywood Struggles
Around 1,000 Netflix employees are officially losing their jobs as the streaming giant moves forward with its biggest layoffs in four years, delivering another blow to a Hollywood industry already struggling with shrinking productions and thousands…
Midjourney: Report Finds AI Model Worst For Flouting Hollywood IP
EXCLUSIVE: Disney and NBCUniversal accused Midjourney of being a “bottomless pit of plagiarism” in a lawsuit last year. More than 18 months on, the company has allegedly failed to clean up its act. VN.ai, a tech startup that stress…
Where would you take Hollywood to show off Chicago?
Chicago is rolling out the red carpet for Hollywood this week, welcoming representatives from major production companies to pitch the city as a destination for future filming. In short, the city is showing off. Why it matters: Chicago is courting…
17 Stars You Probably Forgot Were on the Hollywood Blacklist
“Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?” was the $64,000 question asked by the notorious House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Between the late 1940s and 1950s…
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' could be one of Hollywood's biggest flops ever, with a projected $245 million loss
Warner Bros.' “Digger” opened to an underwhelming $8 million at the domestic box office over the Oct. 2 weekend. Despite the star power of Tom Cruise, in his first film since “Mission: Impossible – The Final…
Mediawan's Pierre-Antoine Capton on Buying Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and Doubling Down on Hollywood Amid Consolidation (EXCLUSIVE)
After buying Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment in 2022 and Peter Chernin's North Road earlier this year, Mediawan has enlisted another major Hollywood player, Reese Witherspoon ‘s Hello Sunshine. As with its previous acquisitions which were…
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