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Hollywood studio boss who bet big on the brink of losing everything
Hollywood mogul Michael Hackman, once riding high on massive studio investments, now faces a potentially catastrophic blow amid the industry slowdown and Netflix and Paramount's battle for dominance. Hackman, 69, founded Hackman Capital Partners in…
Hollywood Insiders Unite to Fight for Future of Industry With Launch of Creators Coalition on AI
As Hollywood continues to grapple with the threat and adoption of AI, a group of 18 industry insiders have banded together to form the Creators Coalition on AI. The effort, a first of its kind, is backed by the signatures of more than 500, a…
As Hollywood Navigates Roblox and Fortnite, What's Working - and What Isn't
Here's a stat that might shock anyone who isn't the parent of a Gen Alpha kid: As of October 2025, online gaming platform Roblox boasted more than 151 million global daily active users. For perspective, that's more than the number of people with a…
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At the movies this fall, Josh O'Connor plays a hot priest with a complicated past, Keanu Reeves is an angel who lost his wings and Elizabeth Olsen has a romantic dilemma in the afterlife. Hollywood, it seems, has found…
Scottish filmmaker wins two awards in Hollywood for short film
Selected from more than 800 submissions, Little Bird impressed festival juries with its sensitive storytelling and assured direction, marking a major milestone for the Glasgow-born filmmaker. Written and directed by O'Donnell in 2024, Little Bird…
Warner Bros deals instil fear and loathing in Hollywood
Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Hours after Netflix agreed on December 5 to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $US72 billion ($105 billion), Netflix's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, sat down…
More Korean actors chase Hollywood dream after K-content success
SEOUL — When actor Amy Baik was cast in a South Korean commercial last year, she thought she had landed a promising gig. But after filming wrapped, she was shocked to learn that both the director and advertiser had cut her scenes —…
Hollywood's Humanist: Rob Reiner Was a Gifted Collaborator Who Understood Why We Tell Stories
Rob Reiner was many things — an accomplished comic actor before applying his talents to directing, and for decades an outspoken advocate for his beliefs. Above all, he was one of Hollywood's great humanists. Think about the very best of his…
Meghan Markle's new Hollywood disaster is staring her in face - wrong move could cost her
Meghan Markle has just made another big mistake... Another day, another project from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. This time, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have put their considerable producing power behind a Netflix rom-com. They'll be adapting…
Rob Reiner: Hollywood Pays Tribute to Iconic Actor, Writer & Director
Posted in: Movies, TV | Tagged: obituary, rob reiner Friends, family, and colleagues from the entertainment world are paying tribute to actor-director Rob Reiner, who passed on December 14th. As Hollywood and the broader entertainment industry are…
Dr. Seuss' Widow Wanted This Hollywood A-Lister To Play The Live-Action Grinch
2000's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' is a go-to festive film for so many, and star Jim Carrey is a big part of its continuing appeal. If Dr. Seuss' widow had her way, however, the comedy legend never would have donned the green makeup in the…
Sydney Sweeney Channels Old Hollywood Glamour in Custom Galia Lahav for 'The Housemaid' Premiere
Sydney Sweeney gave off major Marilyn Monroe in “ The Seven Year Itch ” vibes and evoked old Hollywood glamour with her custom Galia Lahav gown at “The Housemaid” premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night. The actress…
Rob Reiner's Legacy As Democratic Power Player Rivals His Hollywood Stature
Soon after the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife and producing partner Michele was revealed on Dec. 14, the biggest names in liberal politics sought to connect the humanism of his creative footprint in the entertainment industry with his…
HOW HOLLYWOOD CHEATED WORKERS TO BUILD STREAMING EMPIRES
Hollywood loves to call this era a golden age. More shows. More movies. More platforms. More content than at any point in history. What it doesn't advertise is the cost of that expansion, because it isn't paid by executives or shareholders. It's…
How to Watch 'The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy': When Does the ABC News Special Air?
ABC News will air “The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy,” a special examining Rob Reiner's life and career along with new developments in the investigation into the murders of Reiner and his wife, Michele. “The Rob Reiner…
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