Hollywood Industry News

She's got a friend in Hollywood: Looking at mayor-elect Nithya Raman's industry support

West Hollywood Approves Polyamory, Endorsing Throuples, Foursomes, and More

Domestic relationships with three, four, or even more partners are now getting official legal recognition in West Hollywood, California. The city council unanimously approved the move on Election Day. Groups like 'throuples,' with three people…

Source: Texas RB Hollywood Smothers done for season with torn MCL

Hollywood Smothers, Texas ' season-opening starter at running back, is out for the remainder of the season because of a torn MCL, a source confirmed to ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday. Smothers transferred from NC State and played in six games for…

Guest Column: Hollywood remix? Filmmaker from La. sees industry's future on the margins

Wynton Marsalis calls jazz “the perfect metaphor for democracy.” Every player brings a voice, but the band can really only swing together. As the world celebrates the year Miles Davis would have turned 100, it's worth remembering…

Terrence Howard Predicts AI Will End Hollywood's Traditional Industry Model

Terrence Howard believes artificial intelligence will end Hollywood's traditional industry model, TMZ reported. He made the remarks at an event for his new film, “A Good Hand Wasted.” The “Empire” star described…

Review: John Green takes on Hollywood

Hollywood, Ending, John Green's first novel in almost 10 years and his first for adults, has much in common with his young adult novels. It features two incredibly articulate, insightful and self-aware young people trying to figure out their place…

'Entertainment Tonight' Sees Big Ratings Gains This Fall, Following 'Access Hollywood' Cancellation (EXCLUSIVE)

“ Entertainment Tonight ” is widening its lead as the No. 1 syndicated newsmagazine, averaging 2.99 million viewers during the week of Oct. 5, according to Nielsen live+same-day ratings. That week was significant to the CBS Media…

Salma Hayek Pinault, Jane Fonda, and Hollywood's Leading Names Gathered to Toast Women In Film

If there was one room in Hollywood where female power was unmistakable, it was the Beverly Hilton on Thursday night, where Women In Film hosted its annual WIF Honors. Since 1977, the organization has honored some of the entertainment industry's…

Hollywood studios ban workers from gambling on movie secrets - as company sets up snitch hotline

Hollywood is putting its employees on notice: Stop betting on Tinseltown's biggest secrets or risk getting busted. Major studios and production companies are rolling out strict new rules barring workers from using confidential information to cash…

Hollywood legend stars in 'thought-provoking' Western now on Netflix

News of the World was co-written and directed by Paul Green This 'thought-provoking' western earned four Oscar nominations and has been lauded by audiences for its historical accuracy and outstanding performances. Written and directed by Paul…

Lifetime Actress Left Permanently Scarred After Horrifying Dog Attack in Hollywood Park

A Lifetime actress said she was left permanently scarred after being bitten in the face by a dog named Scruffy in a Los Angeles park, RadarOnline.com can report. Natasha Wilson found herself in the center of a terrifying encounter in the West…

Skydance Leadership Explained: Who's Calling the Shots in David Ellison's Hollywood Empire?

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Skydance's organizational structure is beginning to take shape with co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz solidifying their executive leadership team. Several departments have also started to outline…

Pam Abdy Laments Exits of Top Female Executives in Hollywood: 'It Is Upsetting to See'

At Thursday night‘s Women in Film Honors, Pamela Abdy was on hand to receive one of the evening's big awards, one month after being ousted as the film chief at Warner Bros. “I have been relaxing and taking a breath and taking a minute…

Review | 'Hollywood, Ending': John Green's first-ever novel for adults

The voice of the storyteller can be so taken for granted, unregarded and forgotten in the pursuit of the story, that it might surprise you to have not one but two narrators make their presence felt. This is the case with every page of American…

Hollywood Has Flipped on GenAI, Says 'Avatar' VFX House Weta FX Chief: 'If You Don't Have an AI Strategy, Don't Bother'

Major Hollywood studios have gone from banning generative AI outright to shunning visual effects vendors that lack an AI plan, according to Daniel Seah, CEO of “The Lord of the Rings” and “ Avatar ” VFX house Weta FX.