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Hollywood has plenty of movies. Why are theater screens sitting empty?
On August 3, AMC announced the highest-revenue weekend in its 106-year history. More than 10.2 million people had gone to AMC and its Odeon subsidiary's theaters, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey leading the box office. It was a sign…
'CODA' didn't change Hollywood for the disabled. Siân Heder hopes 'Being Heumann' can
A line has been running through Siân Heder's head lately: “What would Judy do?” Heder, the director of the best picture-winning “ CODA,” was taking a moment to reflect a few hours before she premiered her new film…
Practical Magic 2 is the latest example of Hollywood manufacturing nostalgia
In horror-adjacent news, this weekend sees the release of a long-gestating spooky season -centric sequel in the form of Practical Magic 2. The film is a nearly thirty-years-later legacy sequel to the original film from 1998 starring Sandra Bullock…
Take a Look Inside Ome Dezin's 4,500-Square-Foot Hollywood Hills Restoration
Ome Dezin restored a 4,500-square-foot Hollywood Hills home originally designed by Jeffrey Mills. Interiors feature natural stone, warm woods and a custom stained-glass kitchen pantry. A mirrored exterior sauna houses a vibrant kiwi glass and…
From Hollywood to Hull - director gives local play centre the movie treatment
The stunned owners of a child's play business in Hull have told how they have been given the Hollywood treatment by an award-winning director. Daniel Alexander has made movies which have been shown in cinemas worldwide, TV programmes for Amazon…
Charming UK village boasts very famous grave and Hollywood icon link
Many people escape the frenetic pace of life to find solace in this charming village, which offers a completely contrasting feel from hustle and bustle of the city. Nestled in Oxfordshire, this picturesque settlement presents a retreat into a more…
The Don of Hollywood North Takes His Final Bow
Having racked up 130-plus movie credits over a 50-year producing career, Don Carmody has long been known as the Don of Hollywood North by studio bean counters who crunched the numbers and chose to save money by shooting in Canada. Now Carmody, at…
Why Hollywood Has Never Made a Great 9/11 Movie
There has never been a great film about September 11, 2001. There should be. For 25 years, artists and audiences have been processing the attacks onscreen. But something is still missing. You're a moral person, I'm sure. So you may think no one…
Every Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights House, Ranked
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… You can't really get into the Halloween mood until you've attended Universal Studios' annual after-hours event, which is currently operating on select nights until Nov. 1. (You can get Halloween…
The View's Sunny Hostin Defends AI As 'New Art Form' Amid 'Gatekeeping In Hollywood Around Black & Brown Creative Content'
Sunny Hostin received pushback from her co-hosts on The View as she defended the use of AI in Hollywood. Hostin, who recently licensed her name and likeness to AI company Fountain 0, argued that generative AI should be considered a “new art…
Mercedes Blanche Calls Out Hollywood's 'Dark Side' After Hayden Panettiere's Death
A Hollywood actor and comedian has lifted the lid on the darker side of the entertainment industry following the death of Hayden Panettiere. Mercedes Blanche, best known for her dad jokes and witty one-liners on social media as well as her role in…
The Real AI Revolution in Hollywood Isn't on Screen, It's in the Supply Chain | Guest Column
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Studios and streamers have been under relentless financial pressure for years. Production costs keep climbing, subscriber growth has plateaued and traditional advertising revenues continue to…
Coyote vs. Acme Success Is Already Reshaping Hollywood in Different Ways
Coyote vs. Acme is already making an impact beyond its release. The film's success is helping boost the idea of fan-backed filmmaking in Hollywood. It is also giving independent companies a stronger case for audience-supported projects. The ripple…
Vin Diesel Stepped in as a 'Second Dad' to Paul Walker's Daughter After Hollywood Star's Death, Insider Claims
Vin Diesel was left devastated after his close friend and co-star Paul Walker died in a fatal car accident. Nearly 13 years later, Diesel has continued to step up as a friend and father figure to the late actor's daughter, Meadow, who was only 15…
Amal Clooney is crowned a true Hollywood beauty in strapless scarlet dress
Amal Clooney has continued to light up the Venice Film Festival this week, wearing a plethora of show-stopping looks. Saving the best for the tail end of the week, the 48-year-old turned heads in a rich red, strapless gown that featured delicate…
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