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The AI 'Star Wars' Film That Is Giving Hollywood A Wake-Up Call
An AI 'Star Wars' fan film has received very positive feedback from fans compared to the latest Disney offerings such as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. © 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved. Making a successful Star Wars film is no…
The Shining star Shelley Duvall's gripe with Hollywood after they turned on her
Shelley Duvall tragically passed away two years ago today (July 11). However, she continued to hold a bitter grudge against Hollywood film studios right up until her final moments. The horror film legend was best known for roles in The Shining and…
Tilly Norwood's New Movie Rekindles Hollywood Concerns That AI 'Actor' Is Just Ripping Off Human Performances
The news of Tilly Norwood 's feature-length movie debut again brought out the digital pitchforks surrounding her existence, with commenters weighing in on everything from the concept of an AI actress leading a film to why entertainment outlets such…
French Box Office Surges Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 as Local Films and Hollywood Hits Drive Recovery
France's theatrical market delivered a strong first half of 2026, grossing an estimated €680 million ($776 million) from nearly 92 million admissions, a 19.7% year-on increase, driven by a broad mix of French productions, Hollywood tentpoles…
Hollywood stars who gave birth to twins or triplets including Jennifer Lopez
Fans go crazy for any new A-list arrival, but when there's two, or even three, new babies arriving to one of Hollywood's star couples it's a particularly special occasion. These famous faces had their hands full with two or three newborn tots to…
Christopher Nolan's 'Tone-Deaf' Defense Of 'The Odyssey' Backlash Infuriates Fans: 'Pure Hollywood Arrogance'
Christopher Nolan remains unbothered by the backlash against his upcoming period epic The Odyssey. Ahead of its release next week, the adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic has drawn considerable criticism, particularly over its casting choices.
Meghan Markle accused of 'monetizing' royal connections after move to Hollywood
Meghan Markle has been accused of 'monetizing' her royal marriage to Prince Harry Meghan Markle has been accused of 'monetizing' her royal marriage to Prince Harry following the couple's departure from the UK to Hollywood. On Piers Morgan's YouTube…
Hollywood is in San Francisco, and it's fighting for more flicks; new film set spotted in Financial District
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A fake homeless encampment in San Francisco's Financial District turned plenty of heads Friday, but it wasn't what it appeared to be. The tents lining California and Battery streets were part of the set for an untitled…
Hollywood's Beef Tallow-Fried Chicken Is Lighting Foos Mouths On Fire ~ L.A. TACO
Welcome to Friday's Weekend Eats Newsletter from L.A. TACO's Hadley Tomicki, a look at some of the newest and most exciting food-and-drink finds and culinary throw-downs in L.A., made just for members of L.A. TACO. You get this every week in your…
After 34 Years, Hollywood's Iconic Cactus Taquería #1 Is Being Forced to Close This Sunday ~ L.A. TACO
Sometimes nostalgia gets a bad rap. Like it's some kind of purely reactionary force that keeps people stuck in their ways, resistant to change. But nostalgia can also be a way of sharing memories and forming community. 'What we're going for more…
The Odyssey' producer hails Hollywood's growing interest in India
Thomas also emphasized the importance of theatrical releases, saying, 'I think that there's been a lot of talk in Hollywood about people not going to cinemas anymore.' 'I think India is showing us that actually, the future is in theaters!' 'So, we…
Meta scraps AI image feature after backlash: 'Missed the mark'
Meta on Friday shut down a controversial new artificial intelligence (AI) feature just days after its launch, following backlash from users, labor unions, and major Hollywood talent agencies over privacy and likeness rights. The tool, called Muse…
Meta's Muse Image Tool Boost Helps Stock Hit Best Week In Years
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth increased by $12 billion on Friday as Meta's stock concluded its best weekly performance in more than two years, following the debut of a new AI model and reported plans for the Facebook parent to develop in-house AI…
Xiu Xiu channels the spectral sounds of 'Eraserhead'
Listening to Xiu Xiu's “ Eraserhead ” on a hot and stormy Friday afternoon is an atavistic summoning of the many gifts that David Lynch left us to remember him by. Out July 10 via Polyvinyl (and pointedly absent from Spotify), the…
Meta Pulled Muse Image's Most Controversial Feature. The Part That Matters Ships Anyway.
CANADA - 2025/05/18: In this photo illustration, the Meta AI logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Hollywood forced a…
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