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Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost film industry after uptick in moviegoers

Bec and Lleyton Hewitt's 'nepo baby' daughter Ava makes Hollywood move

Have YOU got a story? Email Ava Hewitt, the youngest daughter of Australian tennis couple Bec and Lleyton Hewitt, is set to kick-start the movie star career of her dreams in Hollywood. According to whispers spreading through Sydney, Bec, 42, is…

Hollywood stars & workers unite against Paramount-WBD merger

More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the deal would harm an already weakened entertainment industry, reports the BBC. The…

Blumhouse founder says he got 'destroyed' on social media for teaming up with Meta, but it changed how he sees AI and Hollywood

AI is a hot-button topic in Hollywood, but the modern king of horror was still surprised by the backlash he received when he teamed up with Meta. 'We made three little AI shorts for Meta. We got destroyed on Twitter for doing that,' Jason Blum…

Disney Layoffs Shake Hollywood: Around 1,000 Jobs Cut, Marvel Studios Among Worst Hit

The wave of job cuts sweeping the global tech and media industry has now reached Hollywood, with The Walt Disney Company announcing a major round of layoffs affecting nearly 1,000 employees. The restructuring is expected to impact multiple…

Indie Darling To Box Office Giant: A Look Into A24's Rise In Hollywood

A24 rose to acclaim as the producer of alternative arthouse films. However, its mainstream success and growing ambition have catapulted the once low-budget operation into a billion-dollar industry tent-pole, behind some of the biggest movies of the…

The Scoop: Hollywood bands together to oppose Paramount-Warner Bros. deal in open letter

More than 2,500 actors, writers and directors are publicly opposing a proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., warning it could reshape the entertainment industry in ways that limit creativity and competition. In an open…

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. wouldn't be the end of Hollywood or press freedom

Paramount Skydance's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is being protested by much of Hollywood. As of Tuesday afternoon, over 2,000 film and television professionals—including Mark Ruffalo, J.J. Abrams, Denis Villeneuve, and Ben…

Emily Henry Fans Are Not Happy About Hollywood's 'Beach Read' Movie Cast

After People We Meet on Vacation lit up Netflix earlier this year, it's felt like the Emily Henry cinematic universe is upon us. Henry's collection of standalone, buzzy romance novels have already sold millions of copies and mesmerized BookTok for…

Hollywood Stars Warn Paramount Warner Bros Merger Could Shrink Industry Opportunities

A growing group of Hollywood heavyweights is speaking out against the proposed Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, warning that the deal could make an already shaky entertainment business even more fragile. In an open letter signed by more…

From punch lines to death threats: Jewish comics no longer safe in Hollywood

There's nothing funny about what Jewish comics have faced in the post-Oct. 7 world. One of the first targets was Jerry Seinfeld, arguably the least offensive comic of his generation. Seinfeld has endured repeated interruptions while on tour and in…

Inside Eric Swalwell's fan club: all 1,700 donors revealed - including Hollywood celebs

After months of fundraising and millions of dollars raised, Eric Swalwell's fan club is no more. The disgraced ex-Bay Area congressman — who up until a week ago as the Democratic frontrunner in the race for California governor —…

10 Black-And-White Love Stories From Hollywood's Golden Age That Couples Still Swoon Over

Is there anything quite so romantic as watching an old Hollywood film with your sweetie? We don't think so. With that in mind, we've rounded up our top favorite black and white flicks from the 30s, 40s and 59s to watch with the one you love. So…

North Hollywood residents say vacant lot has been neighborhood nuisance

Residents in North Hollywood say they're fed up with an abandoned lot in their neighborhood that has been taken over by squatters. Some neighbors on the 7700 block of Varna Avenue say they've grown frustrated with mounting trash and violence…

The blockbuster that promises pain instead of triumph: how Dune Part Three breaks Hollywood's hero formula

Tension: The biggest blockbuster of the year promises audiences an emotionally devastating rather than triumphant ending, and they're buying tickets faster than ever. Hollywood's most expensive film franchise is built around a protagonist described…