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Warner Bros sale: The $100bn battle for the soul of Hollywood
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Rob Reiner, Bari Weiss, and the Shifting Politics of Hollywood
Bluesky It felt wonderful back when it seemed like the Democratic Party had conquered Hollywood. I mean, it basically had, a while back. After the blacklist, of course. When I was leading Salon.com in the early years of this century, I went to…
The Billionaires' Brawl: Hollywood's Top Dealmakers of 2025
When David Ellison began pursuing Warner Bros. Discovery after closing an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance, it seemed as if a deal was imminent. But WBD chief David Zaslav had other plans. He cemented a spinoff structure that would…
Avatar Fire And Ash Vs Dhurandhar: Ranveer Singh's Movie Trends Better Than Hollywood Biggie
One of James Cameron's most anticipated films, Avatar: Fire and Ash, hit the big screens on December 19, worldwide. The movie is the third in the film franchise and was met with massive fanfare across the globe. However, in India, the reception of…
Is Warner Bros Sale To Netflix Or Paramount A Sign Of The Apocalypse For Hollywood Ecosystem? - Guest Column
Editors Note: The future ownership of Warner Bros has come down to a battle between Netflix and Paramount. If the government is looking out for the best interest of the entertainment industry, should either be allowed to close the deal? The…
Peter Bart: The Warner War Catches Hollywood By Surprise … Again
The Warner War is only a month or so old with Hollywood fervently trying to compute who will be the true winners or losers. The rhetoric of corporate turf wars always sounds transformative — until it isn't. Highflying Netflix at this moment…
The 50 Best Luxury Holiday Gifts, From Designer Handbags to Hollywood's Favorite Cookies
Got money burning a hole in your pocket? If you're shopping for someone who loves the finer things in life (regardless of the price tag), we've rounded up the best luxury gifts both priceless and spendy for the holiday season and beyond. There's…
Hollywood's AI Hype Hit Reality in 2025. Next Year, It All Moves Faster
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is already playing a role in the entertainment industry, even if most people don't want to admit it. In early 2026, entertainment companies may start to get more vocal about it. “Everyone in Hollywood…
Iconic Peanuts IP Acquired by Major Hollywood Studio in $457 Million Deal
Sony just made a sizable bet on nostalgia as it has reached a deal worth approximately $457 million to acquire majority ownership of Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts franchise, bringing the iconic characters under its control. Sony Pictures…
The Rise of 'Heated Rivalry': What Hollywood Can Learn From Canada's Gay Hockey Smut Phenomenon | Analysis
The meteoric rise of “Heated Rivalry,” a TV series about a romance between two closeted professional hockey players, came out of nowhere. The Canadian production secured a U.S. release on HBO Max mere days before it was due to…
EXCLUSIVE: Will Smith Is Attempting to Make a Ruthless Hollywood Comeback With a New Paramount Deal Years After His Career Collapsed
It's do-or-die time for showbiz pariah Will Smith, sources say – as he desperately tries to resuscitate his battered Hollywood career with a humongous new deal. Now RadarOnline.com can reveal he's working himself and his staff into a frenzy…
Hollywood stars reveal their winter swimwear secrets, including Halle Berry's brutal 'five days a week' workout
Who says swimwear is only for summer? Hollywood's hottest A-listers are proving that bikinis, wetsuits, and even the occasional catsuit aren't just for sun-soaked days by the beach. Whether it's braving the snow in style, or diving into icy waters…
EXCLUSIVE: Pierce Brosnan's Family Heartbreak - Hollywood Legend Reconnects With Son of His Late Wife Cassandra After Years of Drug Addiction Chaos
Pierce Brosnan has healed a long, open wound by mending a bitter rift with his drug-challenged son, Christopher, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The pair – who had been estranged over 53-year-old Christopher's drug use – were spotted…
Infamous Hollywood murders across generations
Hollywood has produced some intense movies and television shows about crimes, but sometimes art imitates life in the worst way. This week, the industry was shaken up with the murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, but unfortunately, it's not…
Korean actors pursue Hollywood instead, as beauty standards and ageism limit roles at home
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 – not because of…
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