The Marvel Cinematic Universe set an ignominious record at the box office as its latest film The Marvels debuted with $47 million, the lowest-opening weekend in the history of the MCU. The sequel to Captain Marvel — which had a $153 million opening weekend back in 2019 — already had …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA Reveals How Studios Will Handle AI Replicas of Living and Dead Actors
After the longest actor’s strike in Hollywood’s history came to a close this week, SAG-AFTRA released details of its billion-dollar deal with Hollywood studios — revealing protections against the use of artificial intelligence on actors’ performances that will impact the industry for decades. The SAG-AFTRA national board voted Friday to …
Read More »Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan Reunite, Tease 'Freaky Friday 2'
As SAG-AFTRA’s fight with Hollywood studios came to a close on Friday, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan celebrated with a proper reunion. Curtis shared a photo on Instagram with her Freaky Friday costar, captioning, “Too late. YOU GREW UP and SO BEAUTIFULLY!” Along with the smiling selfie, she added, …
Read More »'Coyote vs. Acme' Crew Were Blindsided by Warner Bros. Killing Movie
A year after Warner Bros. decided to shelve Batgirl —to outcry from the public and the film’s own crew —the studio once again decided to ax another completed film project: Coyote vs. Acme. The live-action/animation hybrid starring John Cena and Lana Condor was originally intended for Max before it was …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA Reveals Details of Strike-Ending Deal With Hollywood Studios
The national board of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), a 160,000-strong union representing actors, approved a tentative deal with the Hollywood studios, SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher announced at a press conference Friday afternoon in Los Angeles. Now, the …
Read More »Keke Palmer Granted Temporary Restraining Order, Custody of Son After Accusing Ex Darius Jackson of Abuse
A judge has granted Keke Palmer temporary sole custody of her 8-month-old son with ex-partner Darius Jackson after she accused Jackson of harrowing physical and emotional abuse in a restraining order application filed Thursday in Los Angeles. The order, issued Thursday and obtained by Rolling Stone, states Jackson must stay …
Read More »'My Guests Will Be Everyone': Late-Night Hosts Celebrate the End of SAG Strike
The SAG-AFTRA strike has come to an end and Hollywood is sighing a collective sigh of relief, especially late-night TV. Finally, actors can appear on the late-night shows to promote their movies and TV shows. “Tune in tomorrow when my guests will be everyone,” host Jimmy Fallon declared on The …
Read More »Elon Musk Is Getting the Biopic Treatment From Director Darren Aronofsky and A24
Elon Musk‘s life will serve as the basis for an upcoming biopic currently in development at A24. The production and distribution firm known for its unusual storytelling approach will build the film on the foundation of Walter Isaacson’s 670-page authorized biography Elon Musk, released in September. A24 has recruited Darren …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA Actors' Union Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios, Valuing It at Over $1 Billion
The 160,000-member Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has officially reached a tentative agreement with the movie studios and streaming services represented by the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP), effectively ending the months-long Hollywood actors strike. The union approved the agreement …
Read More »Zac Efron Says He Would Be 'Honored' to Play Matthew Perry in a Biopic
Zac Efron opened up about his 17 Again costar Matthew Perry, and said he would be “honored” to play him in a biopic about his life. During the premiere of his new film The Iron Claw in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, Efron told People that Perry “was a mentor” and …
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