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Louis Gossett Jr. Died of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
thewrap.com “An Officer and a Gentleman” star Louis Gossett Jr.’s cause of death was Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), per Friday’s report from the coroner. The report,…
‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ Sequel in the Works With Original Stars and Director Stephan Elliott
variety.com 30 years after the release of “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” the cult classic from director Stephan Elliott is getting a sequel. Original trio of stars…
How Modern Hollywood Doomed Jeff Skoll’s Participant Media Dream
hollywoodreporter.com At the Oscars in 2019, one production company was at the center of the year’s most talked about films and on the cusp of the industry’s sweeping trends. The man who backed…
Mustafa Shakir, Cam Gigandet, André Eriksen, Lio Tipton and Marshawn Lynch Round Out ‘With Love’ Cast
thewrap.com Mustafa Shakir, Cam Gigandet, André Eriksen, Lio Tipton and Marshawn Lynch round out the rest of the cast of 87 North’s and Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan’s action movie…
Emma Stone Receives a Credit for Helping With This Taylor Swift Track
billboard.com From Oscar winner to music maker! One of Taylor Swift’s famous friends, Emma Stone, is credited for helping with The Tortured Poets Department track, “Florida!!!,” which…
The 7 best things to stream this weekend, from a Netflix reality show to one of the year's best horror movies
aol.com None Check out new shows like "Under the Bridge" this weekend. • None Movies like "Late Night With the Devil" are newly streaming. • None There's also a new season of "The…
‘Sugar’ Star Anna Gunn on “True Gent” Colin Farrell, ‘Breaking Bad’ Reunions and Rian Johnson’s Unforgettable Gesture
hollywoodreporter.com It had been a minute since Anna Gunn felt the anticipation of an intriguing script hitting her inbox. Understandably, the incomparable writing she received for a combined…
Happy 30th To ‘Pulp Fiction’: Cast Reunites For TCM Classic Film Festival Opening
deadline.com Harvey Keitel, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman and John Travolta attend the 30th anniversary presentation of "Pulp Fiction" during the TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL…
Disney Publicist Marshall Weinbaum Departs for Netflix’s Awards Team (Exclusive)
hollywoodreporter.com Marshall Weinbaum, an admired publicist who has been a principal intermediary between The Walt Disney Studios and the press for the past 17 years, including on virtually…
Billie Eilish Says ‘Ocean Eyes’ ‘Wouldn’t Even Exist Without’ Lana Del Rey After Coachella Duet
billboard.com When Billie Eilish called Lana Del Rey “the reason for half of you b—-es existence, including mine” during her surprise appearance at the “Summertime Sadness” singer’s…
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Fire Back at Donald Trump Over Renewed Oscars Criticism
hollywoodreporter.com Former President Donald Trump was roundly mocked on late-night television for an error-laden social media post in which he confused Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino as the…
‘Transformers One’ Trailer: Animated Tale Tells the Origin of Cybertron
thewrap.com Optimus Prime and Megatron start out as brothers in the first trailer for Paramount’s “Transformers: One,” the animated origin story set on Cybertron. Before they were known…
Gwyneth Paltrow Says Fans Would Be “Shocked” to Learn Which Movies She Passed on to Raise Kids
hollywoodreporter.com Gwyneth Paltrow is opening up about the sacrifices she’s made as a mother of two children. During an interview for Today With Hoda & Jenna, Zanna Roberts Rassi mentioned…
Brian Cox Thinks Joaquin Phoenix Was “Truly Terrible” in 'Napoleon'
vanityfair.com Brian Cox, the foremost interpreter of the phrase “fuck off,” is not one to mince his words. Per the Standard, Cox proved that to be true on Tuesday night when he absolutely…
Emma Roberts Un-Gifted a Rare Book From an Ex Once She Realized How Much It Was Worth
vanityfair.com Emma Roberts showed off her Los Angeles home, which she called a “grown-up dollhouse,” as part of Architectural Digest’s Open Door tour series published Tuesday. Between…
Ageless Auteurs: Scorsese Eyes Frank Sinatra Biopic With Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, Spielberg Tackling UFO Movie and More
variety.com Mark Twain once quipped, “Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind it, it doesn’t matter.” When it comes to Martin Scorsese, age certainly isn’t making a…
Studio Ghibli to Receive Honorary Palme d’or in Cannes First
thewrap.com In a festival first, the Cannes Film Festival is giving an honorary Palme d’or to Studio Ghibli, the lauded Japanese animation studio behind greats like “Spirited Away,”…
The Real Reason Sandra Oh Won't Return To Grey's Anatomy
looper.com Learn More The Real Reason Sandra Oh Won't Return To Grey's Anatomy From the show's inception in 2005 to 2014, Sandra Oh played Dr. Cristina Yang on the hit ABC medical…
Participant Shutting Down Operations After 20 Years: Film Studio Was Behind Oscar Winners ‘Spotlight,’ ‘Green Book’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.com Participant, the 20-year-old film and television production company whose mission was to inspire social justice and humanitarian action, is shutting down. Founder Jeff Skoll…
Amy Winehouse Biopic ‘Back to Black’ Tops U.K., Ireland Box Office
variety.com Studiocanal’s Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” debuted atop the U.K and Ireland box office with £2.77 million ($3.4 million), according to numbers from Comscore. It was…
Cannes Parallel Section ACID Unveils 2024 line-Up: Josh Mond’s ‘It Doesn’t Matter’ With Christopher Abbot & Jay Will Makes Cut
deadline.com Cannes parallel section Acid, run by France’s Association for the Diffusion of Independent Cinema (ACID), has unveiled its 2024 line-up. (scroll down for full list) This…
Robert Downey Jr’s Multiple Roles In ‘The Sympathizer’ Represent “America As A Whole,” Director Park Chan-Wook Reveals
deadline.com SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of the first episode of HBO‘s limited series The Sympathizer, which premiered on April 14. “All right, see you stateside,” says…
Jessica Chastain Recalls Her Beyoncé & Jay-Z Music Video Cameo: ‘I Would Always Work With The Carters’
billboard.com Not many people can say they’ve won an Oscar and worked with Beyoncé — but Jessica Chastain can. In a conversaition with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet at the 10th…
‘The Sympathizer’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in the HBO Thriller Series?
thewrap.com Robert Downey Jr. stars as not one, but four characters in HBO’s newest thriller series, “The Sympathizer.” The limited series, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel…
‘Civil War’ Sound Editor on Balancing A24 Movie’s “Oppressive” Battle Noise With Abrupt Silence
hollywoodreporter.com In notching A24’s highest-grossing opening weekend to date, Alex Garland’s debate-stirring combat film Civil War has made plenty of noise — both figuratively and literally.…
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Editor John Ottman to Direct Antonio Vivaldi Biopic (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.com Editor, composer, director and producer John Ottman is teaming with film and music industry executive David Franco to develop a dramatic biopic based on the life of…
After the Oscars, A Looser, Livelier Writers Guild Awards Emerge
vanityfair.com “Uh, the Succession table?” series creator Jesse Armstrong replied when asked to provide his seating number at Sunday night’s Writers Guild Awards. Unsurprisingly, the…
A24’s Best 35 Movies Ranked, From ‘Moonlight’ to ‘Uncut Gems’
variety.com In the late summer of 2012, the indie film production and distribution company A24 was born. Drama, comedy, horror, documentary, animation – nothing has been off-limits for…
THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Titanic'
aol.com None Since the movie's release, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio have maintained their friendship. The film, which was written, produced, and directed by James Cameron,…
Eleanor Coppola, ‘Hearts of Darkness’ Director, Dies at 87
thewrap.com Eleanor Coppola, a documentarian who directed, “Heart of Darkness,” the making-of husband Francis Ford Coppola’s troubled Vietnam war epic “Apocalypse Now,” has died at age…
Eleanor Coppola Dies: ‘Hearts Of Darkness’ Emmy Winner & 60-Year Wife Of Francis Ford Coppola Was 87
deadline.com Eleanor Coppola, who won an Emmy for the Apocalypse Now documentary Hearts of Darkness, directed Paris Can Wait and Love Is Love Is Love and was married to Francis Ford…
Eleanor Coppola, ‘Hearts of Darkness’ Director and Francis Ford Coppola’s Wife, Dies at 87
variety.com Eleanor Coppola, a writer and American filmmaker who chronicled her husband Francis Ford Coppola‘s taxing 238-day production of “Apocalypse Now” in her documentary “Hearts…
Ryan Gosling Says He First Told the Oscars ‘100% No’ to ‘I’m Just Ken’ Performance
thewrap.com Ryan Gosling did not immediately say yes to performing “I’m Just Ken” at the 2024 Oscars. The actor visited “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” to promote “The Fall Guy”…
Revisiting Clara Bow, the Scrutinized “It Girl” Who Inspired Taylor Swift’s New Song
vanityfair.com What could silent-film star Clara Bow, who has been called a “tormented Hollywood outsider,” have in common with Taylor Swift? That’s the question we’ve been asking since…
Saoirse Ronan Turns 30: From ‘Lady Bird’ to ‘Brooklyn,’ Her 11 Best Film Performances
variety.com Saoirse Ronan is here to stay. Surprisingly born in the Bronx before making Ireland her home, Ronan has proven to be a powerhouse of talent and one of the most influential…
'Saddest Rescue' as Puppy With Birth Defect Dumped in Trashcan by Breeder
newsweek.com A rescue described the 12-week-old French bulldog discovered abandoned in a trashcan as being their "saddest rescue" ever. The fragile puppy, named Oscar, was seemingly…
Jewel Cops to Kevin Costner Being a ‘Great Person,’ Amid ‘Intense’ Interest in Their Relationship
billboard.com Fans have been wondering for months whether Jewel and former Yellowstone star Kevin Costner are an item. The singer, 49, and actor, 69, set tongues a wagging when they…
‘Joker 2’ Trailer Launches to 167 Million Views in 24 Hours, Giving Warner Bros. Its Biggest and Most-Talked About Trailer Since ‘Barbie’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.com The trailer launch for “Joker: Folie à Deux” was no laughing matter for Warner Bros. The marketing for the studio’s upcoming DC sequel, headlined by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady…
‘Transformers One’ Drops Eye-Popping 3D Footage at CinemaCon With Chris Hemsworth Introducing Origin Story
variety.com Chris Hemsworth, the voice of a young Optimus Prime, and Brian Tyree Henry, the voice of a young Megatron, got an enthusiastic welcome at CinemaCon as they introduced a…
‘Gladiator II’ First Look Gets Thumbs Up & Loud Cheers From Exhibs At CinemaCon
deadline.com Refresh for More…Paramount ended their CinemaCon 2024 on an epic note, that being Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. The logo was unveiled and title made official today at the Las…
Paramount Film Chief Brian Robbins Addresses Skydance Sale at CinemaCon, Jokes About Launching Kickstarter to Buy Studio
variety.com Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins got cheeky about the sales talks surrounding his corporate parent Paramount Global. In a presentation to worldwide theater owners at the…
Paramount Greenlights Damien Chazelle’s Next Film
thewrap.com Director Damien Chazelle’s next project has found a home at Paramount, it was announced at CinemaCon Thursday. Nothing is known about the project short of Chazelle and his…
Cannes Analysis: Five Talking Points From Another Sizzling Lineup Featuring TEN English-Language Movies In Competition
deadline.com The Cannes Film Festival has just revealed (another) a dazzling lineup for its 77th edition. Studio movies such as George Miller’s Furiosa and Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An…
Colossal Biosciences has made headlines as the de-extinction startup primed to bring back the woolly mammoth. Here’s how the business model actually works
aol.com Remember InGen, the company at the center of Jurassic Park? InGen, short for International Genetic Technologies, had a seemingly insane business plan that goes something…
Fallout: Why Knight Titus Looks So Familiar
looper.com Learn More Fallout: Why Knight Titus Looks So Familiar The "Fallout" video games are known for their dark comedic sensibilities, so it should come as no surprise to see…
‘The Greatest Hits’ Is Filled with Gear Loved by Audiophiles
hollywoodreporter.com If your favorite track could transport you through time, would you relive the past through your playlists? That’s the premise behind The Greatest Hits, which stars Lucy…
Margot Robbie boards Lionsgate and Hasbro's 'Monopoly' movie as producer
latimes.com Margot Robbie has signed on to produce Lionsgate and Hasbro’s Monopoly movie. “Barbie” star Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, has boarded…
Halle Berry Learned to How to Skin Squirrels for Spooky ‘Never Let Go’
hollywoodreporter.com Halle Berry can’t let go of psychological thrillers. The Oscar winner turned up in Las Vegas on Wednesday during Lionsgate’s studio presentation to promote its new film,…
Academy Sets March Date for 2025 Oscars
thewrap.com The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is set for March 2, 2025. Hollywood’s biggest night will air at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from…
Cate Blanchett Wields a Flamethrower as ‘Borderlands’ Drops a Gonzo, Colorful New Trailer at CinemaCon
variety.com Even Eli Roth can’t believe that two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett was willing to learn to twirl guns and shoot baddies in “Borderlands,” the director’s gonzo adaptation…
Monopoly Movie Adds LuckyChap as Producer
hollywoodreporter.com Barbie producer LuckyChap is rolling the dice once more with a classic game adaption. The banner run by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara have joined Hasbro…
Matthew McConaughey Breaks Down His Most Iconic Roles
youtube.com Matthew McConaughey takes a trip down memory lane to revisit his 30-year acting career. The star explains how he crafted the “Alright, alright, alright” tagline that…
'Joker: Folie à Deux' Trailer: Please Don't Stop The Music
vanityfair.com If music be the food of love, joke on. The trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux has arrived—and this time around, Joaquin Phoenix's deranged stand-up comedian and future Batman…
'Joker 2' will be available in Imax 70mm, CEO says
aol.com None Imax CEO Richard Gelfond told BI "Joker: Folie à Deux" will be shown in Imax 70mm. • None The "Joker" sequel joins recent hits like "Oppenheimer" and "Dune: Part Two"…
Dakota Fanning Thinks Ripley’s Marge and Tom Are More Alike Than They Seem
vanityfair.com This certainly isn't your mother's The Talented Mr. Ripley. Andrew Scott stars as the titular sociopath in Ripley, Netflix's dark dramatization of Patricia Highsmith's novel…
‘The Sympathizer’ Review: Robert Downey Jr. Shines With 4 Roles in Park Chan-wook’s HBO Limited Series
thewrap.com When does a war end? When the final shots are fired? When the treaties are signed? When the POWs come home? For The Captain, the nameless, half-Vietnamese, half-French…
HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Effectively Uses a Shape-Shifting Robert Downey Jr. to Rewrite Hollywood History of the Vietnam War: TV Review
variety.com The first sound you hear in every episode of “The Sympathizer” is the whir of a projector. Like the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel on which it’s based, the seven-part HBO…
The first 'Joker 2' trailer looks as chilling and twisted as the first movie
aol.com None The first trailer for "Joker: Folie à Deux" screened at CinemaCon on Tuesday night. • None Director Todd Phillips said, "Lady Gaga is magic," when asked why she was…
‘Joker 2’ Trailer: Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix Unleash Bad Romance in Thrilling First Footage
variety.com The Clown Prince of Crime and his co-conspiratory Harley Quinn want you to know that what the world needs now is… love. That’s the message of the first trailer for “Joker:…
‘Joker 2’ Trailer Unites Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Song
hollywoodreporter.com Joker, will you be my Valentine? “Hoping your day is full of love,” wrote Joker 2 director Todd Phillips on Instagram, alongside new images of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga…