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Bad movies, good business: how sanitised biopics became a Hollywood staple
Last month, Ryan Gosling addressed an audience about to see his new movie. “It's not your job to keep cinemas open,” he told them. “It's our job to make things that make it worth you coming out. This movie's for you. Enjoy the…
Hollywood's New Math Favors AI Actors Over Human Actors And Taxing Won't Stop The Rise Of Synthetic Movie Stars
Making films with human actors versus AI actors is a monumental question. In today's column, I examine the ongoing job struggles facing human actors when it comes to the increasing use of AI-generated synthetic actors. AI is getting so good at…
Former Disney star Maitland Ward says young actors were treated like a 'product' in Hollywood factory
As a teenager, Maitland Ward — who first found fame as Jessica Forrester in 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' and later Rachel McQuire in the beloved ‘90s Disney TV show, 'Boy Meets World' — was exposed to a dark side of Hollywood…
With 'Mother Mary' as Hollywood's Latest Implausible Pop Star, Why Does Every Fictional Music Movie Have to Feel So Phony?
Why is it that nearly every fictional movie that is about music, or set in a musical milieu, has to feel as phony as a $2 resale ticket? Biopics like “Michael,” “Back to Black” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” are…
All the New Events at Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Nights 2026
If you're looking for some spring-time thrills, look no further than Universal Studios Hollywood's second-ever Fan Fest Nights. This limited-time event caters to the fandoms out there who love movies, anime, animation, gaming, and books. During Fan…
No Strike: Screenwriters Overwhelmingly Approve a 4-Year Contract with Hollywood Studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of the screenwriters union overwhelmingly ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios and streamers on Friday, bringing an end to a surprisingly smooth and quick process that brought a prolonged strike…
Scientology speedrun trend escalates as viewers map out Hollywood facility
A viral TikTok trend built around “speedrunning” Scientology buildings has taken another strange turn, with viewers now attempting to map out the inside of a Hollywood facility using footage from the runs. The trend began after…
Ellen DeGeneres announces Hollywood return despite Trump concerns
Ellen DeGeneres is set to make an iconic return to Hollywood. It's been two years since the comedian, 68, left the United States and moved to the UK with her wife, Australian actress Portia de Rossi. Ellen is now not only planning to…
Motorcyclist dead after losing control and striking tree in Hollywood - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A man is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a tree. Hollywood Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the 1800 block of North Federal Highway near Coolidge Street on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers…
Hollywood's New Math Favors AI Actors Over Human Actors And Taxing Won't Stop The Rise Of Synthetic Movie Stars
In today's column, I examine the ongoing job struggles facing human actors when it comes to the increasing use of AI-generated synthetic actors. AI is getting so good at devising human-like video actors that it is nearly impossible to discern…
Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows - and questions about future
In Cannes' darkened screening rooms, the supposed future of cinema flickered into life this week and it was strange. The first edition of the World AI film festival (WAIFF) showcased visions of men with fish scales erupting from their necks and…
White House correspondents' dinner shooting latest: Trump unharmed and suspect in custody after attack at Washington Hilton
Hello and welcome to our continuing live updates on US politics. A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at last night's White House correspondents' dinner. Donald Trump and and wife Melania Trump were rushed out of the event at the…
Cameron Diaz 'trying to stay alive' for young kids after becoming mum at 47
Last year Cameron Diaz returned to Hollywood following a 10-year hiatus, in which she'd spent precious time with her husband, Good Charlotte rock star Benji Madden and their two children, Raddix and Cardinal. However, the extended break certainly…
Meet Matthew Kim, the K-pop star-turned-actor who plays Woosh in Beef S2
Matthew Kim, better known to K-pop fans as BM or Big Matthew, just made his Hollywood acting debut starring in the latest season of Netflix's acclaimed drama series Beef. Kim plays Woosh, a tennis coach who is covertly selling expensive Korean…
Meet Richard Gere's son, Homer - who plays Dylan in HBO Max's Euphoria
Since it first premiered in 2019, Sam Levinson's hit HBO Max teen drama series Euphoria has been the launching pad for several of Hollywood's biggest stars today, including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer. After a four-year…
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