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Kevin Hart and His Hartbeat Banner Signs With WME

hollywoodreporter.com Comedian and box office powerhouse Kevin Hart and his Hartbeat production banner have signed with WME for representation in all areas. The signing comes as Hart continues to…

Leonardo DiCaprio Had “a Lot of Great Ideas” for Lex Luthor in ‘Batman v Superman’

hollywoodreporter.com Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice‘s Lex Luthor could have looked very different. Director Zack Snyder stopped by the Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote the upcoming…

Netflix profits surge as streaming service adds 9.3m subscribers in latest quarter

theguardian.com Profits at Netflix have surged as the world’s largest streaming service added millions of new paying subscribers. The entertainment giant added 9.3 subscribers in the latest…

The Witcher season 5 on Netflix will be the series’ last

polygon.com Netflix announced today that Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri will return for a fifth season of The Witcher — and that the show’s fifth season will be its last. Season 5 will be…

Warner Bros Lands ‘Keeper Of The Lost Cities’ Film Rights; Emma Watts Producing Potential Tentpole

deadline.com Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired Shannon Messenger’s bestselling book series Keeper of the Lost Cities, with Emma Watts set to produce. Shannon Messenger’s series focuses…

‘Trap’ Trailer: M. Night Shyamalan’s New Thriller Casts Josh Hartnett as a Serial Killer at a Pop Star’s Concert

variety.com Warner Bros. has released the trailer for M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest mystery thriller “Trap,” starring Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Marnie McPhail.…

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entrepreneur.com You can monetize your creativity! Join our webinar on April 25th to ask globally recognized design executive Launi King anything you want to turn your passions into money.…

Paris Olympics Organizers Hope Summer Games Will Showcase France’s Modernity, From Gender-Balanced Events to Sustainability Initiatives

variety.com It was in the land that took “Liberté, égalité, fraternité” as its motto that women were first allowed to participate in the Olympic Games, in 1900. This summer, the French…

MeWe Opens Community Investment Round Allowing Users to Invest & Own a Financial Stake in Company

benzinga.com By migrating its 20 million+ registered users to the 'Social Web,' aka Web3, MeWe is elevating user control and privacy like never before. LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024…

Uptobox Was Shut Down in 2023; A Court Will Decide Whether to Resurrect It * TorrentFreak

torrentfreak.com Downtime at file-hosting platform Uptobox last September was initially described as a serious technical problem. It soon became apparent that several major Hollywood…

Director John Ford Is Focus of Next TCM ‘Plot Thickens’ Podcast

hollywoodreporter.com John Ford, the iconic director known for such films as Stagecoach, The Grapes of Wrath, My Darling Clementine, The Searchers and much more, will be the subject of the next…

Henry Cavill Jokes ‘I Don’t Have Much Luck With Post-Credit Scenes’ After His Superman Return in ‘Black Adam’ Didn’t Pan Out: ‘I May Give Up on Those’

variety.com Henry Cavill nodded to his tumultuous history with post-credits scenes during a recent screening of his new Guy Ritchie-directed movie “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly…

‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Review: Conan’s Max Travel Series Is Smartly Stupid Fun

hollywoodreporter.com Max‘s Conan O’Brien Must Go is a travel show with a twist. “My mission is that you learn nothing about the country,” O’Brien explained on a spectacular recent installment of…

Netflix’s password crackdown has stirred up a wave of subscription revenue that still has a lot of room to run

aol.com Netflix began cracking down on users who share log-in credentials one year ago, in an effort to get more viewers to pay for individual subscriptions. The move paid off,…

Metrograph Pictures Dates India Donaldson’s Sundance Drama ‘Good One’ For August

deadline.com Metrograph Pictures announced on Wednesday that Good One — the first feature from writer-director India Donaldson, which premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Sundance…

Jon M. Chu Is Turning 'Crazy Rich Asians' into a Broadway Musical

vanityfair.com Crazy Rich Asians is going from page to screen to stage. Variety reports that a musical version of the hit romantic comedy is currently being developed, with director Jon M.…

The Sequel To A Beloved 1996 Movie Was A Huge Flop

looper.com Learn More The Sequel To A Beloved 1996 Movie Was A Huge Flop - But It's Blowing Up On Netflix An untold truth of "Space Jam" is that it originated with commercials, but…

Simu Liu Signs With M88

deadline.com Best known for starring in Destin Daniel Cretton’s superhero flick Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which saw him make history as the first Asian lead in the MCU,…

Why Warner Bros. isn't releasing "Coyote vs. Acme"

marketplace.org The film “Coyote vs. Acme,” a live-action and animated film featuring Looney Toons character Wile E. Coyote, was originally slated for release last summer. But despite the…

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies Launch New TCM Classic Films Tour

benzinga.com The new TCM Classic Films Tour showcases the Golden Age of Hollywood through the 1970s. BURBANK, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood…

Warner Bros. Animation to Adapt Docuseries ‘Meerkat Manor’ Into Animated Feature

thewrap.com “Meerkat Manor” is becoming more animated. The documentary series, which first aired on Warner Bros. Discovery’s Animal Planet in 2005 and quickly became the network’s…

Warner Bros Pictures Animation To Adapt Animal Planet Series ‘Meerkat Manor’ For Big Screen

deadline.com Warner Bros. Pictures Animation is heading to the Discovery vault to adapt their Animal Planet series, Meerkat Manor, into a feature animated movie. Think Happy Feet. That…

Apple App Store

apnews.com Top Free iPhone Apps (US): 1. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire, Temu 2. Threads, an Instagram app, Instagram, Inc. 3. SHEIN - Shopping Online, ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD. 4.…

The trial over NBA 2K’s LeBron James tattoos could set huge precedent

polygon.com Take-Two Interactive Software is in an Ohio court this week to fight a lawsuit over the use of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ tattoos in its games. Tattoo artist…

Zachary Levi to Lead Rock-Climbing Action Thriller ‘Free Fall’ From XYZ, Directed by Quentin Tarantino’s Longtime Stunt Coordinator Zöe Bell (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com “Shazam” star Zachary Levi is set to headline rock-climbing action thriller “Free Fall” for XYZ Films, with acclaimed New Zealand stuntwoman and stunt coordinator Zöe Bell…

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…

Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes Roast ‘Buffoonish’ Trump’s Court Nap: ‘If You Call’ Biden ‘Sleepy Joe, You Have One Job’

thewrap.com During MSNBC’s panel discussion of the first day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Monday afternoon, the network’s various anchors naturally spent some time talking…

Chris Hemsworth Failed to Convince Kevin Costner to Cast Him in a New Movie; Costner Cast Himself Instead: If I’m ‘Still Young Enough to Play It, I’ll Play It’

variety.com Chris Hemsworth recently revealed to Entertainment Tonight that he tried hard to land a role in a Kevin Costner-directed project only to learn that Costner had cast himself…

TCM Sets Up Shop On Fandango At Home, Offering Free Streams Of Select Classic Movies Through The End Of May

deadline.com VOD streaming outlet Fandango at Home, formerly known as Vudu, has set a new partnership with Turner Classic Movies. In addition to offering TCM titles available for rental…

Mark Ruffalo, Jessica Hecht Set for Performance of ‘Ironweed’ at BAM (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com Mark Ruffalo is returning to the stage in a one-night performance of the new play, Ironweed: An Evening of Art & Humanity. Ruffalo will play opposite Jessica Hecht in a…

U.S. Political-Dystopian Thriller 'Civil War' Tops Weekend At $25.7M

mediapost.com Capitalizing on political interest generated by real-life news during the presidential election season, A24's dystopian action film "Civil War" took the top spot among all…

‘Godzilla X Kong’ Roars Past $436M WW; ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Tops $450M; Latest ‘Detective Conan’ Huge In Japan

deadline.com Refresh for latest…: As it crossed the $1B international box office milestone this past weekend, Warner Bros again owned the frame with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and…

Max Readies Norwegian Original ‘MILF Of Norway’ Ahead Of Europe Launch

deadline.com Max‘s long-awaited debut in Europe is nearing and it’s coming with a saucy original out of Norway. The Warner Bros Discovery-owned streamer is readying MILF of Norway, a…

‘Civil War’ tops box office with story of a U.S. where California and Texas unite against a president who disbands the FBI and gives himself a third term

fortune.com Alex Garland’s provocative “ Civil War ” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations…

China Box Office: ‘Boy and the Heron’ Sails to $94M, ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Hits $110M

hollywoodreporter.com Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning anime The Boy and the Heron floated to an easy second-weekend win at China’s theatrical box office, earning $12.8 million from Friday to…

Zack Snyder Wants To 'Fix' One Of His Worst Movies

looper.com Zack Snyder Wants To 'Fix' One Of His Worst Movies Arguably no Hollywood director is more famous for post-release revisions and director's cuts than Zack Snyder. The slow-mo…

Ryan Coogler’s New Thriller Starring Michael B. Jordan Starts Filming

deadline.com Ryan Coogler is teaming up again with Michael B. Jordan for an untitled Warner Bros. supernatural thriller. Although the plot details for the film remain under wraps,…

Warner Bros. Hits $1 Billion at Overseas Box Office in Record Time

thewrap.com Thanks largely to the global success of “Dune: Part Two” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” Warner Bros.’ international box office grosses for 2024 have hit $1 billion…

Lego is cashing in big time on its adult fan base, doubling its revenue in the last decade

businessinsider.com Lego is leaning into its adult fan base and cashing in. Justin Sullivan/Getty Lego is cashing in on adult fans buying high-priced Lego sets. The $850 Millennium Falcon set…

‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office

bostonherald.com Alex Garland’s provocative ” Civil War ” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations…

Warner Bros Tops $1B At International Box Office In Own Record Time; First Studio To Milestone In 2024

deadline.com Led by Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Warner Bros has crossed the $1B mark at the international box office, becoming the first studio to reach the…

Divisive? Not for moviegoers. ‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office

abcnews.go.com Alex Garland’s provocative “ Civil War ” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations…

Box Office: ‘Civil War’ Sets A24 Record With $25 Million Debut

variety.com Director Alex Garland’s provocative dystopian thriller “Civil War” lit up the box office with $25.7 million in its debut. It’s the first A24 movie to lead the box office,…

Why The Star Trek Cast Kept Passing Out During Production

looper.com For decades, issues with movie and TV set fog causing hypoxia were common. Traditionally, liquid nitrogen or dry ice were used to achieve the fogging or misting effect on…

4 Exceptional Growth Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying in the New Nasdaq Bull Market

finance.yahoo.com It's been quite the journey for the investment community since this decade began. After four consecutive years of the major stock indexes trading off bear and bull markets,…

Box Office: ‘Civil War’ Ignites With $10.7 Million Opening Day

variety.com The box office is united behind “Civil War.” A24‘s dystopian thriller earned $10.7 million from 3,838 locations across its opening day and preview screenings, putting itself…

4 key things we learned at CinemaCon about 2024’s biggest movies

polygon.com Few weeks of any year are bigger or more important for the business of movies than CinemaCon. The annual gathering gives studios, theater owners, and exhibition-minded tech…

'Wicked' spectacles, merger gossip and movie industry woes at CinemaCon 2024

latimes.com Ariana Grande, left, and Cynthia Erivo introduce Universal Pictures’ upcoming film adaptation of “Wicked” at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Movie theaters need more movies. Will…

Takeaways From CinemaCon 2024: Not Enough Movies, Too Much Testosterone

thewrap.com It’s going to take another year to break out balloons and bubbly to celebrate the return of the theatrical business after COVID and two Hollywood strikes, but at least…

Conan O'Brien Got Extra Spicy on 'Hot Ones'

vanityfair.com Conan O'Brien opted for the extra spicy option during his Hot Ones appearance. On the season finale of Hot Ones, the comedian railed against streaming platform Max's…

Box Office: ‘Civil War’ Makes $2.9 Million in Previews, Best Ever for an A24 Movie

variety.com The box office is going to war. A24 and director Alex Garland’s latest film, the controversial “Civil War,” is opening in theaters this weekend. So far, it’s made $2.9…

Netflix Surges as Rivals Stumble

247wallst.com Over the past year, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares have increased by 86% while rivals have lost billions of dollars. The S&P 500 is 36% higher over the same period. The…

‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ EP/Co-Showrunner Mary Connelly To Step Down, Depart Warner Bros. After 20 Years

deadline.com Mary Connelly will be departing as executive producer and co-showrunner of The Jennifer Hudson Show at the end of daytime syndicated talk show’s current second season. The…

Peter Bart On Redrafting The System: What Joe Eszterhas & The ’80s “Writers Rebellion” Say About Today’s Screenplay Malaise

deadline.com Even as he collected his martini, the burly stranger who introduced himself as “Joe” exuded an aura of belligerence. We were standing on the fringe of a post-screening…

‘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…

Hollywood’s Slo-Mo Self-Sabotage

newyorker.com “Black Mirror,” the anthology series best known for dreaming up dystopian uses for near-future technology, took aim at its own network in the timeliest episode of its most…

AMC Theatres shares plummet as theater chain reels from box office struggles

latimes.com AMC Entertainment shares plummeted Thursday after the theater chain indicated in an SEC filing that it might sell up to $250 million worth of its stock. The Leawood,…

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Getting Re-Released In Imax, 70MM For 10th Anniversary

deadline.com Has it been ten years? Yes, it’s been ten and thus, Paramount will re-release Christopher Nolan‘s 2014 fall tentpole, Interstellar. The Warner Bros. co-production will hit…

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