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Horror's Hollywood takeover is an exciting moment - but won't someone think of the squeamish?
Did you go to the cinema this week? If you did, that rumbling you felt wasn't down to those spicy nachos you ate. Well, it might have been – but equally, you may just have been experiencing the tectonic shift suddenly under way in Hollywood.
Martin Scorsese Could Set A New AI Pattern In Hollywood-But It Might Not Take Off
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: The Hollywood Sign is seen on November 16, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. The historic landmark is undergoing a month-long makeover; erected in 1923 as a giant ad for a housing development and originally read…
How 'Backrooms' producer Peter Chernin thinks Hollywood needs to change
Hollywood is scrambling to recreate the success of 'Backrooms,' a low-budget psychological horror directed by YouTube creator Kane Parsons. Producer Peter Chernin said film studios need to embrace risk, including with lower-budget fare. Franchise…
Comedy's Biggest Stand-Up Won't Be Hollywood's Next Leading Man
The comedian Nate Bargatze is an indisputably titanic name in his field. He's been the top-grossing stand-up in America for two years in a row, he hosted last year's Emmys (albeit to mixed reviews), and he's even planning on opening a theme park…
Hacks' Creators On 'Bleak' Hollywood Predictions, Potential Spin-Off
SPOILERS: This post contains details about the Hacks series finale With the emotional gut punch that was last weeks' Hacks series finale, its creators consider the episode a pretty permanent farewell. Despite fan pleas for a spin-off featuring…
Chris Evans Re-Lists Hollywood Hills Home for $6.3M
Chris Evans is looking to get his stunning Hollywood Hills home off his hands... slashing the price and placing it back on the market for $6.3 million. Check out the gorgeous 4-bedroom mansion... it offers sweeping views of Los Angeles and it's…
Hollywood's Greatest Epic Has Surprising Roots in the Wild West
The epics of Hollywood's Golden Age are unlike anything the industry produces today. The enormous set pieces, colorful costumes, powerful performers, and iconic tales of deeply human drama that transcend the time periods in which they're set…
Indie Horror Movies Like Backrooms Are Taking Over Hollywood, And It's Getting Impossible To Ignore
Indie horror movies like Backrooms are making a huge impact in Hollywood right now, and even industry giants are beginning to take notice. The world of independent horror has a fairly long history. These indie creations have left fans with…
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon' Is Actually a Fashion Exhibition - a Really Good One
“Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon” at the Academy Museum offers insight into her public and private wardrobe, including bombshell film costumes, a proto-Skims waist trainer and everyday wear from midcentury Los Angeles fashion brand…
Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition faces lawsuit from states as Hollywood frets over deal: report
A group of states is preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. While it was not immediately clear which states would sue, California…
Why Backrooms' Big Box Office Win Feels 'Cathartic' In Some Hollywood Circles
The 2026 movie schedule now holds yet another box office hit, and it's Backrooms ! Adapted from Kane Parsons' web series and the creepypasta of the same name, the flick hit theaters at the end of May and has since hit some milestones for A24 and…
Nolte: Trump-Run U.S. Added 172K Jobs While Democrat-Run Hollywood Lost Thousands
America added 172,000 jobs in May under President Trump. Meanwhile, in the Democrat-run, left-wing entertainment industry, thousands of jobs were lost. The national job gains “were not felt across industries,” reports the far-left…
FWC ID's deceased 31-year-old woman who washed up on Hollywood Beach shore; injuries consistent with vessel strike - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have identified the woman who washed up on the shore of Hollywood Beach on Wednesday. The victim was identified by FWC officials as 31-year-old Kellie…
Is Backrooms The Beginning Of A New Generation Of Hollywood Auteurs, Or Just Another Horror Movie?
In just a week, Backrooms —the movie based on a YouTube series (which, in turn, was based on a 4chan meme)—has become A24's highest grossing film ever in the United States. Many have heralded it as a breath of fresh air compared to…
Marvel Star Chris Evans Relisted His Hollywood Hills Home for $6.4 Million
A little over a year ago, Chris Evans listed his serene Hollywood Hills retreat high above Mulholland Drive for nearly $7 million. After failing to find a buyer, he is trying again with a price cut. The actor is now seeking just under $6.4 million…
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