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Independent films
fromKotaku
54 minutes ago

Soderbergh Says He's "Obligated" To Use AI On John Lennon Doc

Steven Soderbergh plans to incorporate AI in future projects, including a documentary about John Lennon's final interview.
#creator-economy
fromTheWrap
2 days ago
Media industry

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Film

Read the deck a talent manager uses to help Hollywood pros pivot to the creator economy

Traditional film and TV professionals can apply their production skills to succeed in the rapidly growing independent creator economy by learning platform strategies and audience-building.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
2 days ago

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Fiona Dourif's Road to 'The Pitt' Runs Deeper Than You Know

Fiona Dourif is on a rare sabbatical from her stellar turn as Dr. Cassie McKay, filling her time with a new role in a suburban horror movie.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Iconic L.A. venue the Magic Castle set to reopen following roof fire

"It's a wonder and a miracle - true Magic Castle magic! The top floor offices and attic are pretty wrecked, but ALL of our important history [is] safe, sound, and undamaged!"
London
#euphoria
LA Clippers
fromVulture
5 days ago

We've Never, Ever Been Happier to Introduce Euphoria Club

Euphoria's third season will transition from high school to early adulthood, featuring a more mature narrative and its cast's rise in Hollywood.
LA Clippers
fromVulture
5 days ago

We've Never, Ever Been Happier to Introduce Euphoria Club

Euphoria's third season will transition from high school to early adulthood, featuring a more mature narrative and its cast's rise in Hollywood.
#keanu-reeves
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Outcome review Keanu Reeves sends himself up in Jonah Hill's Hollywood satire

The film presents a comedic take on a famous image of Keanu Reeves, exploring themes of fame, loneliness, and personal growth.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Outcome review Keanu Reeves sends himself up in Jonah Hill's Hollywood satire

The film presents a comedic take on a famous image of Keanu Reeves, exploring themes of fame, loneliness, and personal growth.
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

'Outcome' Review: Keanu Reeves Is a Troubled Movie Star in Jonah Hill's Desperate and Unfunny Comedy About the Pain of Public Opinion

Hill struggles to open up despite his unabated desire for vulnerability, feeling that he had to turn his own therapy sessions into a Netflix documentary to force himself to an uncomfortably honest place.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 days ago

Hacks Celebrates Itself

Hacks has won a slew of Emmys and a Peabody; accumulated acclaim from critics and a devoted fan base; propelled Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Megan Stalter to new levels of fame.
Television
Film
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Hollywood layoffs 2026: Disney, Sony, Bad Robot slash jobs in a bruising week for the entertainment industry

Hollywood is experiencing significant layoffs, with over 1,000 jobs cut from major studios and production companies due to industry volatility.
#real-estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago
LA real estate

Wes Craven's last home in Hollywood Hills sells for above the asking price

Wes Craven's Hollywood Hills midcentury home sold for $3.525 million, $230,000 above asking price, within a week of listing.
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago
LA real estate

Ed McMahon Buys Selznick Mansion

Ed McMahon and his wife Victoria purchased the historic David O. Selznick estate in Beverly Hills, a 10,000-square-foot Georgian colonial built in 1934 that previously housed European royalty and Hollywood elite.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Holmby Hills manse neighboring Kylie Jenner tops LA luxury contracts with $26M ask

A Holmby Hills home designed by Paul Williams and once owned by Ann Rutherford is under contract for $25.5 million.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Bloomberg co-founder snaps up remodeled home in Sunset Square

Charles Zegar, Bloomberg co-founder, purchased a $3.425 million Colonial Revival home in Hollywood's Sunset Square for his son.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Wes Craven's last home in Hollywood Hills sells for above the asking price

Wes Craven's Hollywood Hills midcentury home sold for $3.525 million, $230,000 above asking price, within a week of listing.
LA Kings
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Crews battle fire at Hollywood's iconic Magic Castle

Fire crews responded to an attic fire at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, with no injuries reported so far.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

'Charlie's Angels' star Kate Jackson is ready to return to acting after a 20-year hiatus!

Kate Jackson, star of 'Charlie's Angels', is interested in returning to acting after a 20-year hiatus.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

MusicWatch Monthly: Any actual existence * Oregon ArtsWatch

Chris Thomas, a notable composer, has created music that resonates with the styles of John Williams and Danny Elfman, particularly in his theme park compositions.
Music production
Television
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Megan Stalter gets candid on Hacks, Midwestern queers & her wildest career twist yet - Queerty

Megan Stalter credits Hacks for her career growth and portrays Kayla, a character that reflects her unique comedic style.
Film
fromArchitectural Digest
1 year ago

Jayne Mansfield at Home: 25 Photos of the Icon's Pink Palace, Heart-Shaped Pool, and Family Life

Jayne Mansfield pursued her dream of stardom from a young age, achieving success through a carefully crafted public persona.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, Jaclyn Smith reunite to celebrate 'Charlie's Angels' 50th anniversary

'This is a little overwhelming,' Ladd told On The Red Carpet just before the event. 'I know there's a huge group of people who've loved 'Charlie's Angels' and that's gonna feel very good.'
Television
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Nikki Glaser, 41, says beauty standards create a 'burden' when you can afford them

Nikki Glaser discusses the pressure of beauty standards in Hollywood and how financial means complicate the desire to conform to these standards.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Coke and booze didn't help my creativity': Joe Eszterhas on his wild times and his supernatural, anti-woke Basic Instinct reboot

Joe Eszterhas, a prominent Hollywood screenwriter, is planning a comeback with a reboot of Basic Instinct after overcoming personal struggles and health issues.
Television
fromBustle
5 days ago

I Want To Hug Phoebe Buffay After Lisa Kudrow's 'Friends' Confession

Lisa Kudrow reflects on her career post-Friends, feeling undervalued despite her success and Emmy nominations.
#super-mario-galaxy-movie
fromFortune
6 days ago
Independent films

'Super Mario' fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film | Fortune

Independent films
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Hollywood's video game genre is getting a box office redemption arc

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved a record-breaking box office debut, signaling a positive shift in video game adaptations.
Independent films
fromFortune
6 days ago

'Super Mario' fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film | Fortune

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved the biggest opening of the year with $372.5 million globally despite mixed reviews.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trailblazers, trumpets and the theramin: 10 soundtracks that changed the way we listen to movies

The evolution of film music transitioned from live accompaniment to synchronized soundtracks, shaping the cinematic experience significantly.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

My mother, Audrey Hepburn: the star's son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parents

Sean Hepburn Ferrer shares insights about his mother, Audrey Hepburn, emphasizing her normal family life despite her fame.
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

How Does James Bond Connect to a Real-Life Financial Scheme?

Ursula Andress believes that Freymond is responsible for the loss of the vast majority of her $25 million estate. She isn't the only high-profile figure accusing Freymond of, shall we say, creative accounting.
Independent films
fromFortune
1 week ago

Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach a surprise deal after just 3 weeks of talks that's longer than typical agreements | Fortune

The Writers Guild of America West said on X that its negotiating committee unanimously approved a tentative agreement with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents studios.
Film
Media industry
fromFortune
1 week ago

Meet Gerry Cardinale, the investor behind Skydance Media's bid for Paramount | Fortune

Investing in strong intellectual property is essential for thriving amidst industry disruptions.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

Miranda Priestly Is Related To... Miranda Priestly

Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour are sixth cousins, sharing the same fifth great-grandparents.
LA food
fromEater LA
1 week ago

Linden Is Hollywood's Most Stylish Dining Destination

Linden restaurant in Hollywood blends Caribbean influences with diverse culinary traditions, creating a vibrant dining experience.
Humor
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Arsenio Hall's Stories from the '80s and '90s Are Truly Wild

Arsenio Hall reflects on his career, personal experiences, and the impact of racism in Hollywood and beyond.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We got cancelled and we're still here!' Michael Patrick King on The Comeback and why And Just Like That will age well

Michael Patrick King announces the return of The Comeback, a beloved yet underwatched show co-created with Lisa Kudrow.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

A serial arsonist terrorized Hollywood. It ended only after two sisters died in a house fire, authorities say

Jovan Duverne, 39, is accused of starting a series of arson fires in Hollywood, resulting in the deaths of two elderly women.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

35 Years Later, A Classic Scorsese Thriller Is Getting A Modern TV Reboot

Cape Fear is being adapted into a miniseries by Apple TV, following a pair of public defenders facing a vengeful murderer they once defended.
#luna-lauren-velez
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

Project Hail Mary Is the Highest-Grossing Hollywood Movie of the Year So Far

Project Hail Mary has grossed over $300 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year so far.
#kim-novak
Film
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Kim Novak Doesn't Approve of Sydney Sweeney Portraying Her in New Biopic Scandalous!

Kim Novak disapproves of Sydney Sweeney portraying her in the film Scandalous! due to concerns over the film's focus on sexuality.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

Kim Novak says Sydney Sweeney could never play her because she always 'looks sexy'

Kim Novak disapproves of Sydney Sweeney portraying her in the film 'Scandalous!' due to concerns about the film's focus on sexuality.
Film
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Kim Novak Doesn't Approve of Sydney Sweeney Portraying Her in New Biopic Scandalous!

Kim Novak disapproves of Sydney Sweeney portraying her in the film Scandalous! due to concerns over the film's focus on sexuality.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

Kim Novak says Sydney Sweeney could never play her because she always 'looks sexy'

Kim Novak disapproves of Sydney Sweeney portraying her in the film 'Scandalous!' due to concerns about the film's focus on sexuality.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Actors union is bargaining for 'Tilly tax' on AI film characters | Fortune

"Collective bargaining has been the fastest and most effective way for the regulation of AI technology," SAG-AFTRA Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland stated, emphasizing the union's role in shaping AI usage in Hollywood.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'The Comeback' is back. That's something to Cherish

Valerie's journey reflects a shift in her desires; she no longer just wants to be seen but now expects to be heard, showcasing her growth.
Arts
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

James Tolkan, Back to the Future's Mr. Strickland, Dead at 94

James Tolkan, known for roles in Top Gun and Back to the Future, has passed away at the age of 94.
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

Antonio Banderas: 'I was told I'd only play bad guys because I'm Spanish'

They said, you are here, like the Blacks and the Hispanics, to play the bad guys. However, he ultimately proved them wrong when he was cast as Zorro opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Madrid food
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Disney cancels $1 billion OpenAI partnership amid Sora shutdown plans

Disney and OpenAI are exploring partnership options amidst concerns over AI-generated content's impact on traditional filmmaking.
Independent films
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

See the Climactic Ending of Steven Spielberg's Breakout Duel Recreated Entirely with 3D-Printed Models

Steven Spielberg's journey from a young filmmaker to a Hollywood icon is depicted in The Fabelmans, showcasing his passion for storytelling and filmmaking.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Marlon Brando Loved This Cereal So Much He Turned It Into An Alter Ego - Tasting Table

Marlon Brando's acclaimed screen career is the benchmark for Hollywood's Golden Age. Off-screen, Brando's diet was similarly the stuff of legend, leading to his yo-yoed appearances.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Marilyn Monroe's Quirky Dinner Habit Had Her Saying She 'Must Be Part Rabbit' - Tasting Table

"Every night I stop at the market near my hotel and pick up a steak, lamb chops, or some liver, which I broil in the electric oven in my room. I usually eat four or five raw carrots with my meat, and that is all."
Dining
fromArtforum
2 weeks ago

Struggle Bus

The influx of art-world characters had come and gone, albeit in reduced numbers due to the winter storms out east, and they had done their yearly duty of complaining to me about the traffic.
Los Angeles
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Laura Dern, 59, says getting older changed what she finds 'sexy'

Aging has empowered Laura Dern to embrace her identity and sexuality, challenging Hollywood's narrow portrayal of beauty and vulnerability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Valerie Perrine, Superman and Lenny actor, dies aged 82

Valerie showed incredible courage and compassion in the face of her illness, never once complaining. She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest.
Film
Film
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Jonathan Rhys Meyers: 'I drank alone. I wanted oblivion all the time. I'd buy two bottles of vodka and lock the door'

Jonathan Rhys Meyers reflects on his addiction journey and impending fatherhood after nearly a decade of silence.
Media industry
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Noah Wyle Testifies at Hearing on an Imploding Hollywood

Hollywood professionals are advocating for tax incentives to keep production in Los Angeles amid industry challenges and consolidation.
MMA
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Chuck Norris, Legendary Martial Artist and Actor, Dead at 86

Chuck Norris, renowned martial artist and action star, has passed away at 86, surrounded by family.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Breakfast with Gosling, grilled by Spielberg, burned by Star Wars: Lord and Miller are cinema's hottest duo

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller successfully advocated for co-director credit at the DGA, overcoming initial resistance from industry peers.
Film
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

A Movie Will Resurrect Val Kilmer With AI. Haven't We Learned Anything Yet?

An upcoming film will feature a deceased actor Val Kilmer recreated using generative AI, marking a significant test of audience tolerance for AI in entertainment.
Marketing
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Chaotic Orson Welles Commercial That Became Legendary - Tasting Table

Orson Welles' Paul Masson champagne commercial became famous for outtakes showing him apparently intoxicated, though he later delivered perfect takes after resting.
Books
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Inside the Tiny Bookstore Where Oscar Winners Shop

Harvey Jason and his son Louis opened Mystery Pier Books in 1998, a rare first edition bookstore in West Hollywood that serves both A-list Hollywood clients and book enthusiasts.
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Jamie Lee Curtis On Balancing Motherhood & Being A Sex Symbol At 28

My life completely changed with the birth of our daughter, Annie. I was a young mom at the end of 1986, and I was starting that impossible-to-describe work balance between personal life, motherhood, and work.
Film
#academy-awards
Film
fromabc7.com
3 weeks ago

Best moments from the Oscars include emotional tributes, surprise appearances

The 2026 Oscars featured Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' winning six awards, Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor, and tributes to deceased industry icons.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator | TechCrunch

Brief videos generated by the model, including a clip featuring Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt, soon went viral and drew intense criticism from Hollywood. While one successful screenwriter declared that the footage meant, "It's likely over for us," studios quickly sent ByteDance a flurry of cease-and-desist letters, with Disney's lawyers accusing the company of a "virtual smash-and-grab of Disney's IP."
Intellectual property law
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Arnie's Back As Conan, With Mission Impossible's Director

It's a great story where Conan was 40 years king...and he gets complacent, and he gets forced out of the kingdom, slowly. Then there's conflict, of course, and then he somehow comes back, and then there's all kinds of madness and violence and magic and creatures.
Independent films
Television
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Bridgerton' star Yerin Ha thinks Sophie may 'struggle' in season 5 after getting her happily ever after

Yerin Ha achieved Hollywood "It girl" status after joining Bridgerton season four as Sophie Baek, following the show's proven track record of launching cast members' careers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Piano teacher accused of child sex crimes tried to escape to Australia. Now he faces prison

A piano teacher who taught Hollywood children's kids was sentenced to nine years and four months for sexually abusing a student starting at age 13, after fleeing to Australia and being extradited.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A Hollywood insider dishes on Warner Bros., AI, and the state of the industry

Hollywood is in trouble. The streaming boom that fueled a ton of production in the last decade-plus is gone, and lots of the remaining work is going overseas. No one really knows how AI will affect the movie and TV business, but there's lots of fear it won't be good. And barring something truly surprising, Warner Bros., one of Hollywood's most important movie and TV studios, is going to get swallowed up in the next year or so, which will mean even more consolidation.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

OpenAI's new hire has his work cut out for him with Hollywood celebrities.

From helping Beyoncé figure out how to launch an album exclusively on social media to onboarding Pope Francis to Instagram (he held my hands and asked me to pray for him) to watching creators become the next generation of entrepreneurs, the impact on culture that me and the team have been able to have is something that I take great pride in.
Artificial intelligence
#ai-generated-video
Books
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Michael Douglas to release 'raw, sweeping' memoir later this year

Michael Douglas will publish a memoir on October 6 revealing personal and professional life, including surviving cancer, substance abuse, and escaping Kirk Douglas' shadow.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Teen girl found dead in Hollywood house fire, elderly woman listed in 'grave' condition

A 15-year-old girl died and her 70-year-old grandmother is in grave condition after an early-morning house fire in Hollywood; the cause is under investigation.
#wonder-man
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Ben Affleck Speaking Spanish in The Rip Is the Happiest He's Looked in Months

Ben Affleck appears genuinely happiest speaking Spanish on screen in The Rip, showcasing bilingualism learned during adolescence and savoring the language.
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

At 89, he's heard six decades of L.A.'s secrets and is ready to talk about what he's learned

An 89-year-old Beverly Hills psychiatrist has practiced for more than 60 years, treating celebrities and everyday people while promoting lifestyle-based mental health treatments.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Politics was sidelined at the Golden Globes

without a doubt the most important thing happening in the world right now.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

How to watch and stream tonight's Golden Globes

Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday night's 83rd Golden Globes. Hollywood is coming off a disappointing box-office year and now anxiously awaits the fate of one of its most storied studios, Warner Bros. A celebratory mood might be even more elusive given that the wide majority of the performers and filmmakers congregating at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, oppose the policies of President Donald Trump.
Film
#donald-trump
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

8 Foods That Bette Davis Loved - Tasting Table

the esteemed Hollywood actress' difficult start in the movie business (she was let go from Universal Studios after her first contract) and her impressive rise to the top (she would star in 100 movies during her career, and by the 1940s, she had already scooped two Oscar wins), but also, her opinions on cooking. "Like many women who work, she detests cooking," Flanner wrote. "She says that a husband who won't fry an egg for his wife when she comes home tired doesn't love her."
Film
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Hollywood cozied up to AI in 2025 and had nothing good to show for it

Generative AI surged in Hollywood in 2025 but has yet to produce a film or series demonstrating clear, practical value beyond post-production assistance.
#rob-reiner
Film
fromFortune
3 months ago

Kate Winslet blasts nepo baby label-she says her children aren't able to 'get jobs or gain respect' just because of her fame and $65 million fortune | Fortune

Kate Winslet rejects the 'nepo baby' label and insists her children must earn respect and carve independent careers despite familial connections.
Film
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Nick Reiner Was Reportedly Asked To Leave Conan O'Brien's Party After Asking Guests Bizarre Questions Shortly Before His Parents Were Murdered

Son with long-term mental illness and addiction was asked to leave a party less than 24 hours before being charged with his parents' stabbing murders.
Arts
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

The best movies, TV shows, music, books, arts and comedy of 2025

Entertainment and the arts provided solace and escape during a turbulent 2025 marked by wildfires, immigration raids, Hollywood struggles, AI upheaval, and strained cultural institutions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

After bringing back Rush Hour, which franchise might Trump resurrect next?

Donald Trump is using media pressure to influence Hollywood, successfully pushing studios to produce films like Rush Hour 4 despite questionable cinematic taste.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Elon Musk: Tesla Diner a possibility in Palo Alto

A Tesla Diner location could be coming to Palo Alto, as suggested in a recent post on X from Elon Musk. The world's richest person who is poised to become the world's first trillionaire posted on Oct. 31 that, The futuristic Tesla Diner is going well. Probably makes sense to open one near our Giga Texas HQ in Austin and engineering HQ in Palo Alto.
Tech industry
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Babyface's Hollywood studio with upstairs residence hits market for $7M

Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds' Hollywood recording studio at 751 North Highland Avenue is listed for just under $7 million after his relocation to Las Vegas.
fromVulture
5 months ago

Vogue World: Hollywood Was a Movie

Us normies aren't the only ones who like to channel our favorite films around Halloween. The fourth annual Vogue World was Hollywood themed, with celebrities and models highlighting the intersection of fashion and cinema as they strutted down a runway set up on the Paramount lot. The entire October 26 event - which featured nods to Black Panther, the late Diane Keaton, and more - was meant to channel a film shoot; Baz Luhrmann was even there to oversee a director's cut.
Fashion & style
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