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America is fighting the wrong Hollywood monopoly
The fight over Paramount Skydance's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is being argued through the familiar language of studio power, but the more important monopoly question may sit outside the old Hollywood map. The European Commission…
The Best Restaurants in Hollywood
Linden, an ultra-sleek Hollywood restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, is a snapshot of chef Jonathan Harris's New York upbringing, where he had exposure to cultures and foodways that now inform his Los Angeles cooking. Dishes tell the story of how the…
Doomsday warning for Hollywood as LA shoot days plummet in latest figures
While Hollywood films seem to be rebounding at the box office — with recent projections hinting that this could be the first domestic $10 billion year since 2019 — production in Los Angeles is still sagging. FilmLA released its new…
West Hollywood businesses recover from water main break while another water line leaks
It's been one week since a large water main ruptured on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, and as crews work around the clock to repair it, businesses in the area say they are concerned. The Lebanese restaurant, Pi On Sunset, sits right in front…
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs despite backlash
Comedic actor and producer Eline Van der Velden, better known as the creator of the AI-generated 'actor' Tilly Norwood, insists the robot-actor is a job creator, not the job killer critics fear she will be. Norwood, who was introduced to the world…
Who will be on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2027?
The names of 32 celebrities and entertainment dignitaries will be added the famed Walk of Fame in Hollywood, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday. The Class of 2027 was unveiled during a news conference on Thursday at Funko…
Batman's Wayne Manor hits market for $32 million - but Hollywood history comes with hidden costs
Caped Crusader fans can purchase the mansion that served as Batman's Wayne Manor in the 1960s TV series for $32 million – but the listing price is only the beginning of what it will cost to own a piece of Hollywood history. The 1920s grand…
Hollywood Doesn't Need Another Warning Label for LGBTQ Stories - Opinion
Christopher Racster is an award-winning producer of LGBTQ+ film and television with more than 25 years of internationally distributed work. He leads Outfest and serves on the board of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Wales, and speaks…
Major Hollywood star announced for Liverpool Comic Con
A major Hollywood star has been announced as the latest headline guest for Liverpool Comic Con. The biannual fan convention will return to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, with thousands of fans…
Meghan Markle has literally become a punchline in Hollywood - this show just proved it
Meghan Markle was referenced in a new star-studded show Meghan Markle has quite literally become a punchline in Hollywood. Referenced in the addictive new show, The Five Star Weekend, it's Chloë Sevigny's straight-talking character, Tatum, who…
Venice Chief Alberto Barbera on Hollywood's Festival Retreat, Gender Parity Backslide and the AI Question
Artistic Director Alberto Barbera unveiled the lineup for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Thursday, and, as ever, there is no shortage of auteur firepower headed for the Lido. The competition slate includes Primetime, starring and…
Nolte: Elon Musk's AI 'Odyssey' Could Launch a Revolution that Sinks Hollywood
Nothing is more amusing than watching people paid to comment on what others do (and I am one of those) smugly assuming they know know best while they underestimate the doers. This was everywhere in the summer of 2015 when Donald Trump announced his…
The iconic Stockport venue shown in trailer for major Hollywood superhero film
A historic Stockport building is to feature prominently in an upcoming superhero movie which is set to release later this year. Clayface is an origin movie based on the DC Comics character of the same name who later becomes both an enemy and ally…
Bay Area's Ryan Coogler ranks No. 2, Kane Parsons youngest on Hollywood power list
Bay Area filmmakers are ascendant on Hollywood's power spectrum in a new ranking, with Oakland native Ryan Coogler trailing only Christopher Nolan and Petaluma director Kane Parsons the youngest director on the list. Coogler, who rose to fame with…
Lil Wayne, Grandmaster Flash & Charlamagne Tha God Lead Hip-Hop Honors In 2027 Hollywood Walk Of Fame Class
Hip-Hop will have two more trailblazers permanently etched into Hollywood history after the Hollywood Walk of Fame announced its Class of 2027, with Lil Wayne and Grandmaster Flash among this year's honorees. Joseph Saddler, better known as…
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