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Hollywood layoffs 2026: Disney, Sony, Bad Robot slash jobs in a bruising week for the entertainment industry
April is off to a bruising start for people working in Hollywood. Since the month began, two major studios and one of Hollywood's most high-profile production companies have announced layoffs totaling more than 1,000 jobs combined. The job cuts…
Kiss of the Spider Woman review - Hollywood high kicks into a slick musical revival
Kander and Ebb's early-90s musical is having a moment. Next week, Bill Condon's movie, starring Diego Luna, Tonatiuh and Jennifer Lopez, goes on general release. And here, touring to Bristol and Southampton, is a slick, earnest revival by director…
Hollywood's 100 Most Powerful Lawyers
Ara has a knack for showing up when valuable screen assets are changing hands. During Village Roadshow Entertainment's Chapter 11 restructuring, he advised Domain Capital Group on its ownership rights to the company's catalog — which…
Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2026
The entertainment industry is already mourning the loss of several Hollywood legends this year, including actors, singers, performers, creatives and executives. The Hollywood Reporter is highlighting some of the most well-known figures who have…
Hollywood titan believes AI is a 'revolutionary moment' reshaping industries
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond incremental change and into something far more groundbreaking, DreamWorks SKG co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg told FOX Business on Wednesday. Katzenberg joined anchor Liz Claman on ' The Claman Countdown ' to…
Tom Blyth on Rom-coms, Dark Thrillers and Navigating Hollywood's Spotlight
Despite charming the pants off of Netflix subscribers with his first foray into the rom-com space, Tom Blyth still can't get used to the light and fun stuff. The 31-year-old spent much of the start of the year buzzing around in promotion of…
CAA Wants to Bring More Marketers to Hollywood's Creative Table
In an increasingly fragmented television landscape, Creative Artists Agency is aiming to give brand marketers a seat at Hollywood's creative table alongside writers, directors and talent as they make original IP series together. Alanna Strauss…
Hollywood Unions 2026: What the WGA Deal and SAG-AFTRA Negotiations Mean for Your Entertainment Career
Organized labor in the entertainment industry functions a lot like that annoying relative no one wants to invite to family gatherings – tolerable when it's time to brag about “supporting the creative community,” but that…
Did Cannes Just Confirm Hollywood Studios' Growing Fear of Film Festivals?
Cannes unveiled its 2026 lineup on Thursday, its star power juiced up by beloved international auteurs Pedro Almodovar, Hirokazu Kore-eda, and Asghar Farhadi. And while there is some prominent Hollywood talent — such as Sebastian Stan and…
A Box Office Boom? What Hollywood's 2026 Spring And Summer Slate Means For The Economy
Strong YTD box office ticket sales suggest consumers are still spending selectively despite inflation and macro uncertaintyStrong YTD box office ticket sales suggest consumers are still spending selectively despite inflation and macro uncertainty.
Hollywood big names dominate Cannes 2026 with star-studded premieres: See All
Kristen Stewart and Rami Malek projects among star-heavy Cannes 2026 premieres The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is bringing some high-profile premieres with star-studded cast this year, including projects starring Kristen Stewart and Rami Malek.
Hollywood Decline: Sony Pictures Set to Lay Off Hundreds
Sony Pictures Entertainment is reportedly set to lay off hundreds of employees across its TV, film, and corporate offices as Hollywood continues to contract. According to Variety, one of the top layoffs will be that of Colin Davis, EVP of Comedy…
EXCLUSIVE: Shia LaBeouf Headed for the Slammer - Friends Fear Off-the-Wall Hollywood Rebel is Set to Land Behind Bars
After getting busted for fighting during New Orleans ' Mardi Gras, Tinseltown bad boy Shia LaBeouf continued his self-destructive spiral in Rome, leaving insiders warning he could end up broke and in the slammer for a lengthy stint, RadarOnline.com…
HBO's Long-Awaited Returning Comedy Is The Satire Hollywood Deserves Right Now
There's been a lot of great Hollywood satire on television lately. Apple TV's The Studio looks at the movie business from the perspective of the market-savvy suits at the top of the pile. Disney+'s Wonder Man looks at the movie business from the…
Hollywood Knows Diverse Films Make More Money. So Why Are Black Filmmakers Still Being Told to Wait?
In June 2025, Black filmmaker Nina Lee wrapped production on her first feature film, “That's Her.” The romantic comedy starring Coco Jones, Kountry Wayne and Emmy Raver-Lampman follows Chance, an aspiring comedian with a stressful day…
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