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Bad movies, good business: how sanitised biopics became a Hollywood staple
Last month, Ryan Gosling addressed an audience about to see his new movie. “It's not your job to keep cinemas open,” he told them. “It's our job to make things that make it worth you coming out. This movie's for you. Enjoy the…
Hollywood's New Math Favors AI Actors Over Human Actors And Taxing Won't Stop The Rise Of Synthetic Movie Stars
Making films with human actors versus AI actors is a monumental question. In today's column, I examine the ongoing job struggles facing human actors when it comes to the increasing use of AI-generated synthetic actors. AI is getting so good at…
Golden Globe winner Ann Jillian left Hollywood at her peak for motherhood: 'Something is going to suffer'
Ann Jillian went from a Disney child star to a '80s sitcom favorite, even portraying her own battle with cancer on screen — then, at the height of her career, she walked away from Hollywood. The actress, who won a Golden Globe in 1989 for…
With 'Mother Mary' as Hollywood's Latest Implausible Pop Star, Why Does Every Fictional Music Movie Have to Feel So Phony?
Why is it that nearly every fictional movie that is about music, or set in a musical milieu, has to feel as phony as a $2 resale ticket? Biopics like “Michael,” “Back to Black” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” are…
Indie Horror Games Are Invading Hollywood, and They Have the Fans to Thank For It
Watching a streamer find their way through the digital labyrinth of some spooky game—particularly one with lots of jumpscares—can be as entertaining as playing the game yourself, and it's that push and pull between being a player and…
All the New Events at Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Nights 2026
If you're looking for some spring-time thrills, look no further than Universal Studios Hollywood's second-ever Fan Fest Nights. This limited-time event caters to the fandoms out there who love movies, anime, animation, gaming, and books. During Fan…
No Strike: Screenwriters Overwhelmingly Approve a 4-Year Contract with Hollywood Studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of the screenwriters union overwhelmingly ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios and streamers on Friday, bringing an end to a surprisingly smooth and quick process that brought a prolonged strike…
How Clint Eastwood Feels About Hollywood Wanting To Remake His Westerns
Clint Eastwood started his movie career with a Spaghetti Western remake of a Japanese classic ('A Fistful of Dollars,' which was inspired by 'Yojimbo'). But if you ask the man whether his own Westerns should be remade, he'll tell you to go get your…
Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios
Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios Paramount has raised its bid, but we don't know by how much. Paramount had been offering $30 per share for all of WBD, including CNN, but WBD has been rejecting that…
Scientology speedrun trend escalates as viewers map out Hollywood facility
A viral TikTok trend built around “speedrunning” Scientology buildings has taken another strange turn, with viewers now attempting to map out the inside of a Hollywood facility using footage from the runs. The trend began after…
Ellen DeGeneres announces Hollywood return despite Trump concerns
Ellen DeGeneres is set to make an iconic return to Hollywood. It's been two years since the comedian, 68, left the United States and moved to the UK with her wife, Australian actress Portia de Rossi. Ellen is now not only planning to…
Taylor Swift Reportedly Looked To A Celeb For Wedding Dress Inspiration (And It's Giving Old Hollywood Glam)
Ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged, rumors surrounding their wedding have been swirling. From when they'd tie the knot to who may or may not be on the guest list, the speculation has run the gamut. Now, we're talking about the…
Olivia Wilde at the Castro, Shkreli's baby mama drama, and Kara Swisher goes to Hollywood
Tongues are always wagging in San Francisco — and The Waggle is always listening. Got some tea to spill in our weekly gossip column? Email us at [email protected]. Film fest star search: Keep your head on a swivel for A-listers this week…
Motorcyclist dead after losing control and striking tree in Hollywood - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A man is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a tree. Hollywood Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the 1800 block of North Federal Highway near Coolidge Street on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers…
Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows - and questions about future
In Cannes' darkened screening rooms, the supposed future of cinema flickered into life this week and it was strange. The first edition of the World AI film festival (WAIFF) showcased visions of men with fish scales erupting from their necks and…
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