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TCM'S NEW 'FILMS ON FILM' DOC FRANCHISE IS A NOSTALGIA GAMBLE THAT JUST MIGHT PAY OFF
Turner Classic Movies bets on filmmaker deep-dives starting September 4 with Charles Grodin tribute, future installments examining Ennio Morricone and Vincent Price.
GLEN HANSARD, OSCAR-WINNING 'ONCE' STAR AND BELOVED IRISH MUSICIAN, DIES AT 56 IN MOTORBIKE CRASH
The Dublin-born singer-songwriter and actor known for his raw emotional performances was killed in a pre-dawn crash in West Dublin.
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS SIGN 12-YEAR DEAL FOR EXCLUSIVE NHL BROADCASTS
The streaming giant is doubling down on hockey, locking in Wednesday nights for over a decade of Canadian NHL action.
EMMY ROSSUM TALKS NEW SERIES 'FURIOUS' WHERE SHE PLAYS SERIAL KILLER TARGETING PREDATORS LIKE JEFFREY EPSTEIN
The actress opens up about her most provocative role yet, a vigilante killer dispatching men who exploit power and vulnerability.
EMMY ROSSUM DELIVERS A MASTERCLASS IN REVENGE WITH HULU'S CRIME DRAMA 'FURIOUS' โ BUT THE TRAUMA TROPES WEIGH IT DOWN
The 'Shameless' alum returns to television with a dark, twisty thriller that finds its power in Rossum's controlled intensity and willingness to get ugly.
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S 'THE ODYSSEY' SAILS PAST $639 MILLION GLOBALLY IN JUST TWO WEEKENDS, POWERED BY MATT DAMON'S EPIC TURN AS ODYSSEUS
Nolan's star-studded Homer adaptation proves audiences crave grand-scale mythology as the film dominates Imax with a massive $140 million from premium formats alone.
JEFF VANDERMEER SECURES SEVEN-FIGURE DEAL FOR FOUR-BOOK SERIES 'THE STRANGE ARCHITECT' WITH FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX
The 'Annihilation' author is back with his first new project in yearsโa sprawling literary universe coming winter 2029.
EMMY ROSSUM AND LOLA PETTICREW DELIVER ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCES IN HULU'S FURIOUSโA WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO BLACK WIDOW LEGACY
Elizabeth Meriwether's eight-part thriller finally gives Rossum the meaty dramatic role she's been waiting for, and critics are here for it.
RICHARD M. RAWLINGS JR., EMMY-NOMINATED CINEMATOGRAPHER BEHIND CHARLIE'S ANGELS AND DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, DEAD AT 82
The second-generation camera veteran shaped the visual language of some of television's most beloved dramas and action shows across four decades.
THE BRUTALIST EP THOMAS PIERCE AND NAWI MAKERS FORM THREE-FILM CO-PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP, SET KENYA SOCCER DOCUMENTARY CHAMPIONS OF NOWHERE AS DEBUT PROJECT (EXCLUSIVE)
Ugandan filmmaker Moses Bwayo will direct the first project under a new deal uniting Pierce Capital Entertainment and FilmCrew for cross-continental storytelling.
BEN SHAPIRO CALLS THE ODYSSEY A MASTERPIECE DESPITE ELLIOT PAGE CASTING CONTROVERSY
The conservative commentator's glowing review is turning headsโand not just from his usual audience.
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S OSCAR 'ODYSSEY': CAN MATT DAMON, MONSTERS AND MYTHOLOGY DELIVER ANOTHER BEST PICTURE STATUE?
The Interstellar director is reportedly taking on ancient mythology with Matt Damon โ but can sword-and-sandal spectacle capture Academy voters in 2027?
HAILEY BIEBER'S BIS LUGGAGE HITS NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE โ INCLUDING HER โBEST IN THE WORLDโ SUITCASE
The model-turned-entrepreneur's travel brand gets a rare price cut, and fans are already clearing shelves.
VANS DROPS 'GOLDEN' SNEAKERS FOR KIDS INSPIRED BY K-POP DEMON HUNTERS AND ITS OSCAR-WINNING SONG
The iconic footwear brand is betting big on animation culture with a new collaboration tied to one of the biggest music moments in recent Academy Awards history.
JENNIFER LOPEZ'S $50 MILLION MANSION SALE FALLS THROUGH AS BUYER WALKS AWAY
The singer and actress has been trying to unload her Bel Air estate for years, but yet another deal has collapsed.
SUNI LEE'S GYMNASTICS COMEBACK TO BE CHRONICLED IN FIRST FANATICS STUDIOS DOCUMENTARY (EXCLUSIVE)
The Olympic champion's journey back to elite competition will be the centerpiece of Fanatics Studios' first documentary feature, with Dick's Sporting Goods stepping in as a key partner for the project.
DAVANTE ADAMS AND MYLES GARRETT IGNITE AARON DONALD RAMS COMEBACK SPECULATION WITH THROWBACK PHOTO DROP
The Rams star wideout just cranked the Aaron Donald comeback talk from maybe to when is this man signing as social media erupts over a single handshake photo.
JAY-Z'S COLIN KAEPERNICK NON-DISPARAGEMENT CLAIM FACT-CHECKED AND DEBUNKED BY SOURCES
Sources tell TMZ Sports that Hov dropped fiction during a Yankee Stadium freestyle, not verified NFL intel.
BROADCAST TELEVISION HITS ROCK BOTTOM AT 2026 EMMYS AS ABC'S ABBOTT ELEMENTARY STANDS ALONE AMID STREAMING DOMINANCE
The traditional broadcast networks that once ruled television's biggest night have been reduced to a single nomination in the major categories โ and insiders aren't surprised.
NEON SELLS SIGNIFICANT STAKE TO DEPARTMENT M IN MAJOR INDEPENDENT STUDIO DEAL
The Oscar-winning indie powerhouse behind 'Parasite' and 'Anora' brings in new investment as consolidation reshapes Hollywood's landscape.
SIMONE NATHAN'S HIT NZ COMEDY 'KID SISTER' FINDS U.S., UK AND AUSTRALIAN HOME ON CHAIFLICKS IN MAJOR DEAL
The creator behind "Our Flag" brings her acclaimed New Zealand comedy series to English-speaking audiences in a landmark deal with Seven.One Studios International.
EUROPEAN MEDIA CONSOLIDATION ERUPTS AS SKY ACQUIRES ITV AND BANIJAY-ALL3 COMPLETES MERGER AMID EMMY NOMINATIONS
Sky's takeover of ITV and Banijay-All3 merger signal a massive power shift in European entertainment as industry giants race to dominate streaming wars.
SCOTT FEINBERG'S AWARDS CHATTER PODCAST DROPS STAR-STUDDED 48-EPISODE EMMY NOMINEE DROP WITH JUDD APATOW, HANS ZIMMER AND MORE
The Hollywood Reporter podcast delivers must-listen conversations with this year's most nominated talent across every category.
ANTHONY HOPKINS INKS DEAL WITH DECCA CLASSICS; FIRST ALBUM OF HIS ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS SET FOR AUGUST RELEASE
Oscar-winning actor reveals six decades of musical creation finally coming to light with Gustavo Dudamel on the podium.
EMMY ROSSUM FINALLY SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON HER SHAMELESS EXIT โ AND IT'S NOT WHAT ANYONE EXPECTED
The actress who played Fiona Gallagher for nine seasons is clearing up a rumor that's persisted since her dramatic departure from the Showtime hit.
JULIANNE NICHOLSON BRINGS LORI ROSS TO HBO'S 'TASK' IN MARE OF EASTTOWN Crossover
The Emmy-winning actress is crossing over to the HBO detective drama, reprising her beloved character from the acclaimed limited series.
DEBRA OCONNELL GETS HER FIRST EMMY NOMINATIONS MORNING AS DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TV CHAIRMAN โ AND IT'S A GOOD ONE
Four months into her new role, the Disney exec is celebrating a massive 125 total Emmy nominations for The Walt Disney Company at the 78th Emmy Awards.
DANCING WITH THE STARS RETURNS TO EMMYS AFTER 10-YEAR HIATUS: PRODUCERS AND PROS CELEBRATE MAJOR COMEBACK
The long-running ABC competition show is back in the Emmy race for the first time since 2016, and the ballroom is buzzing.
DAKOTA FANNING EMMY NOMINATION BREAKS AS SISTER ELLE EARNS HER OWN NOD FOR MARGOT'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES
The Fanning sisters are having a momentโDakota nabs her first Emmy nomination for Peacock's 'All Her Fault' while Elle lands recognition for Apple TV+ comedy.
WIDOW'S BAY AND PLURIBUS DRIVE APPLE TO RECORD-BREAKING 87 EMMY NOMINATIONS AS MATT CHERNISS DECLARES QUALITY OVER QUANTITY STRATEGY A WINNER
Apple TV+ shatters expectations with its biggest Emmy haul yet, and the man behind the strategy is ready to gloat.
'HACKS' CREATORS CELEBRATE RECORD-BREAKING EMMY NOMINATION HAUL WITH FINAL SEASON
The HBO Max comedy series bows out in style with an unprecedented 24 nominations, and the creative team is opening up about what it all means.
EMMY ROSSUM REVEALS TWITTER STALKING AND FAN SUPPORT HELPED HER WIN EQUAL PAY BATTLE ON 'SHAMELESS'
The 39-year-old actress spilled details about her landmark Shameless salary negotiations during a July 8 Call Her Daddy appearance โ and the behind-the-scenes role fans unexpectedly played.
PALM ROYALE AND POKER FACE EARN 2026 EMMY NODS DESPITE BEING CANCELED BY THEIR NETWORKS
Several axed series earned critical acclaim and nominations, raising questions about streaming economics and the gap between quality and longevity.
EMMY NODS DROP: โSTRANGER THINGSโ SHUT OUT, SYDNEY SWEENEY MISSES AND โWIDOWโS BAYโ CRASHES THE PARTY WITH 19 NOMINATIONS
The 2026 Emmy nominations are in and the snubs hit hard โ Netflixโs flagship series got nothing while an unexpected dark horse dominated.
OSCAR-WINNING AUTOUR DE MINUIT AND PORTUGAL'S SPAMFLIX BOARD BRAZILIAN STOP MOTION FEATURE 'THE MARCH OF THE SUNFLOWERS' (EXCLUSIVE)
The French studio behind 2009's Academy Award-winning 'Logorama' has partnered with Portugal's rising animation force to bring Erick Ricco's ambitious Brazilian sunflower odyssey to life.
IRANIAN DOC 'AN EYE FOR AN EYE' ABOUT WOMAN WHO KILLED HUSBAND IN SELF-DEFENSE SET FOR OSCAR-QUALIFYING U.S. RELEASE VIA JOLT FILM (EXCLUSIVE)
Tanaz Eshaghian's hot-button documentaryโalready Tribeca-honoredโlands a major stateside deal with AI-driven indie distributor.
THREE-TIME OSCAR WINNER ROBERT RICHARDSON OPENS UP ABOUT OLIVER STONE, TARANTINO PREDICTIONS AND THE WILDEST SHOOTS OF HIS LEGENDARY CAREER
"Big Bad Bob" Richardson sat down for a rare wide-ranging interview at the Karlovy Vary premiere of his new documentary โ and pulled zero punches.
NOAH WYLE REVEALS HE MISSED OUT ON OSCAR-WINNING FILM BECAUSE HIS ER SCHEDULE WAS 'IMPOSSIBLE' TO ESCAPE
The Pitt star and former ER leading man is opening up about the career-defining role he couldn't takeโand what it cost him.
FJORD SECURES OSCARS PATHWAY AFTER ENGLISH DIALOGUE QUESTIONS OVER PALME D'OR WIN
Cristian Mungiu's Cannes winner clears international feature eligibility despite multilingual dialogue controversy โ and Sebastian Stan could be along for the ride.
GHETTO FILM SCHOOL TEAMS WITH MOSH AUDIO FOR PODCAST TRAINING IN REDESIGNED FELLOWSHIP CURRICULUM
The nonprofit film education institution is expanding into audio storytelling through a new partnership with multimedia company Mosh Audio.
OSCAR RACE HEATS UP: TAYLOR SWIFT, 'MICHAEL,' AND THE CONTENDERS DEFINING 2026'S FIRST HALF
With Cannes and Sundance behind us, the Academy's annual question resurfaces: How much room does Hollywood's biggest awards body have for movies people actually paid to see?
ELON MUSK POSTS ARMIE HAMMER'S CONTROVERSIAL 'CITIZEN VIGILANTE' ON X, SPARKING DEBATE
The world's richest man amplifies the disgraced actor's comebackโand a film banned in Germany for anti-migrant violenceโto his 240 million followers.
THERON AND KARDASHIAN GLOW UP WITH RED LIGHT MASKS AS PRIME DAY SLASHES PRICES UP TO 47%
Charlize Theron, Kim Kardashian and Halle Berry swear by collagen-boosting red light therapy masks โ here's how to shop the best Prime Day deals on Hollywood's favorite beauty tech.
TOY STORY 5 CRUISES PAST $200M DOMESTIC IN FIVE DAYS, POSTS BEST TUESDAY OF THE YEAR AT $23.7M
Pixar's latest sequel is having a moment โ and the numbers tell the whole story.
BOB IGER'S GREAT ESCAPES: DISNEY WALKED AWAY FROM JAMES BOND, TWITTER AND APPLE MERGER TALKS
In a bombshell exit interview, the former Disney CEO reveals the franchises and companies that got away โ including one deal he backed out of on deal day itself.
HACKS' ROBBY HOFFMAN CONFESSES SHE STORMED OUT OF 2025 EMMYS AFTER DEVASTATING LOSS TO COSTAR
The comedian admits she was 'the biggest sore loser' and needed her sister to physically drag her out of the ceremony.
VARIETY SPOTLIGHTS 11 LATINO EMMY CONTENDERS WORTHY OF YOUR VOTE THIS SEASON
From Selena Gomez to Andy Garcia, the Television Academy ballot features a deeper bench of Latino talent than nominations will likely reflect โ and voters need to pay attention before voting closes Monday.
'SUPERGIRL' FIRST REACTIONS SHOWCASE MILLY ALCOCK'S STAR POWER AS CRITICS DIVIDED ON DC SPINOFF
Milly Alcock shines but mixed reviews suggest Craig Gillespie's space adventure has a bland villain problem โ though David Corenswet's Superman continues to score.
WIF AND REFRAME RELEASE EMMYS 'WHO TO WATCH' FYC GUIDE SPOTLIGHTING WOMEN, NONBINARY and TRANS CREATIVES IN TV'S LEAST GENDER-DIVERSE CATEGORIES
The annual guide calls on Emmy voters to champion underrepresented directors, cinematographers and showrunners as new data reveals persistent gender gaps in television awards categories.
FX'S 'THE BEAR' SEASON 5 MARKS END OF CONFUSING FX ON HULU ERA AS NETWORK GOES SIMULCAST
The network's shift to simultaneous linear and streaming premieres gives viewers one date, one time โ and clears up Emmy campaigning.
NETFLIX SECURES EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PODCAST RIGHTS FROM MARTHA STEWART, LELE PONS AND THE HUDSON SIBLINGS
The streaming giant is doubling down on podcast content through a major iHeartMedia expansion that brings three high-profile shows to the platform.
OSCAR-WINNING โFLOWโ PRODUCER MATISS KAZA BOARDS UKRAINIAN DIRECTOR PHILIP SOTNYCHENKOโS SOPHOMORE FEATURE โTIMES NEW ROMANโ
An Oscar-winning producer just joined a deeply personal Ukrainian film about an artist navigating war, addiction, and historical trauma โ here's why this matters.
SPIKE LEE, TIMOTHรE CHALAMET CELEBRATE KNICKS' NBA FINALS WIN: "WAY RATHER THIS THAN THE OSCARS"
Timothรฉe Chalamet tells ESPN he'd take the Knicks championship over his Oscar drought as New York finally ends its 53-year title wait.
SETH MACFARLANE SAYS EMMYS ARE 'SO F***ED UP' AT NEWPORT BEACH TV FEST, REVEALS TED SERIES COST $10M PER EPISODE
The Family Guy creator got candid about Emmy politics, his surprise 2009 nomination, and why the long-gestating Family Guy movie remains 'an arrow in my quiver.'
VIRAL 'OPEN DOOR' YOUTUBE SHORT SCORES SIX-FIGURE DEVELOPMENT DEAL FOR FEATURE ADAPTATION
Kevin Cate's elevator horror short that racked up 15 million views is officially heading to the big screenโand Hollywood is paying attention.
NBC BRINGS BACK 'THE COMEDY HOUR' FOR PRIVATE 30 ROCK SHOWCASE OF RISING TALENT โ NBC BRINGS BACK 'The Comedy Hour' for Private 30 Rock Showcase of Rising Talent
As the network celebrates its centennial, six up-and-coming comedians will perform for casting executives, agents and late-night bookers at the historic studio.
FROM ARIANA GRANDE TO CONNOR STORRIE: WHICH SNL HOSTS LANDED EMMY SUBMISSIONS โ AND WHO GOT SNUBBED?
NBC submitted just 11 of 20 Season 51 hosts for guest acting consideration, leaving major names like Matt Damon and Alexander Skarsgรฅrd off the ballot.
TAYLOR SWIFT AND HAIM SISTERS CELEBRATE KNICKS' HISTORIC NBA FINALS COMEBACK WITH PUNNY CUSTOM JERSEYS
The pop star and Este and Alana Haim showed off hilarious custom Knicks tees โ "Stevie Knicks," "Knickleback" and "Knickole Kidman" โ while watching the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history at Madison Square Garden.
ACADEMY HONORS GLENN CLOSE, RIDLEY SCOTT AND DISNEY'S FLOYD NORMAN WITH HONORARY OSCARS
The Board of Governors hands out its highest lifetime achievement honors at the 17th Governors Awards this November โ and for two nominees who've never won a competitive Oscar, it's a long-overdue embrace.
MIRIAM MARGOLYES TO RECEIVE RAINDANCE ICON AWARD AS OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT 'A FRIEND OF DOROTHY' EYES FEATURE EXPANSION
The Harry Potter star is set to be honored in London next week, where she'll reunite with the young director behind her Oscar-nominated short.
'LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM' CAST MEMBER'S ORIGINAL SONG SUBMITTED FOR EMMY CONSIDERATION
Tyler White's 'Sounds Pretty Good to Me,' performed for fiancรฉe Madison Marilla, enters the awards race in a category where reality series rarely compete.
OPENAIS TECH TALK SHOW TBPN SHIFTS EMMY PUSH TO VARIETY SERIES CATEGORY, WILL COMPETE WITH JIMMY KIMMEL AND STEPHEN COLBERT
Sam Altman's OpenAI-backed daily tech show abandons emerging media race to go head-to-head with late-night giants in major awards gamble
FATMA AL-GHANIM'S TRIBECA DEBUT EXPOSES THE UNTOLD COST OF BREAKING SPORTS TABOOS IN QATAR
The former Qatar women's soccer captain turns personal trauma into a powerful short film that exposes the cultural barriers women still face in Arab sports.
CAN 'SKYSCRAPER LIVE' BRING SOME VARIETY TO THE EMMY VARIETY CATEGORIES?
Netflix's death-defying Alex Honnold climb of Taipei 101 poses an interesting question: Should death-defying stunts compete alongside the Oscars and Super Bowl for Emmy gold?
M-APPEAL SCORES CANNES DEALS ON DUTCH DRAMA 'DOWNTOWN,' MEXICAN IMMIGRANT STORY AND SEX-POSITIVE DEBUT
Berlin-based sales company inks North American, European and Asian distribution across three films including a Dutch LGBTQ+ drama set in 1980s Amsterdam nightlife
BOX OFFICE: 'SCARY MOVIE' BATTLES 'BACKROOMS' FOR NO. 1 WITH $45 MILLION-PLUS DEBUT, 'MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE' TARGETS $33 MILLION START
The Wayans brothers are back and gunning for a franchise record โ but Gen Z horror hits like A24's breakout 'Backrooms' aren't making it easy.
LILITH FAIR DIRECTOR SAYS NOW IS THE TIME FOR A FEMALE-LED MUSIC FESTIVAL REVIVAL
Ally Pankiw opens up about the Hulu documentary and why the industry is primed for another groundbreaking all-female tour.
HOW 50 CENT'S NETFLIX DIDDY DOC BECAME AN EMMY CONTENDER
Curtis Jackson and director Alex Stapleton built the most comprehensive examination of Sean Combs' alleged crimes โ and Netflix audiences couldn't look away.
JOSH SAFDIE'S 'NEIGHBORS' GOES ALL-IN WITH 10 EMMY CATEGORY SUBMISSIONS, INCLUDING FIVE BIDS FOR DYLAN REDFORD
Robert Redford's grandson is co-creator, director, editor, cinematographer and more on the HBO Max docuseries that just earned a second season order.
OSCAR WINNER ASIF KAPADIA JOINS SHEFFIELD DOCFEST for LANDMARK UP SERIES CONVERSATION
The Amy and Senna filmmaker will sit down with the creators of ITV's 70 UP as Sheffield DocFest reveals major lineup additions.
BILL MAHER RIPS INTO TRUMP'S CHAOTIC FREEDOM 250 CONCERT FIASCO: 'YOU CAN'T CLOSE THE DEAL WITH MILLI VANILLI'
The 'Real Time' host didn't hold back, roasting the President over his catastrophic July 4th concert lineup that keeps falling apart.
RICHARD GADD TAKES SUPPORTING SLOT IN 'HALF MAN' EMMY PUSH AS JAMIE BELL LEADS HBO LIMITED SERIES CONTENDERS
The "Baby Reindeer" creator is playing a savvy awards game with his HBO follow-up, submitting in supporting while Bell and Robertson battle for lead actor glory.
OSCAR ISAAC DUAL ROLES DRIVE JULIAN SCHNABEL'S 'IN THE HAND OF DANTE' TRAILER DEBUT FEATURING JASON MOMOA AND AL PACINO
Netflix drops first look at Schnabel's ambitious Venice-premiered epic with a cast that reads like a who's who of cinema royalty.
JOE JONAS RECALLS CRASHING AND BURNING DURING โTHE MORNING SHOWโ AUDITION: โI DONโT EVEN KNOW WHAT I WAS AUDITIONING FORโ
The Jonas Brothers star got real about bombing the audition for the Apple TV+ drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.
MOVIEPASS PARTNERS WITH INDEPENDENT CINEMA ALLIANCE TO BRING SUBSCRIPTION MODEL ACROSS 5,000 SCREENS
The subscription service is betting big on indie theaters and the Gen Z moviegoers driving box office momentum.
ELLIE BAMBER REVEALS THE TERROR โ AND SUDDEN CONFIDENCE โ OF PLAYING ICON KATE MOSS IN NEW FILM
The British actress breaks her silence on channeling one of the most photographed women in history, from mastering Moss's legendary laugh to working alongside Derek Jacobi.
FOX'S DODGERS WORLD SERIES COVERAGE CLAIMS TOP HONORS AT 47TH ANNUAL SPORTS EMMYS AS ESPN DOMINATES OVERALL
The Los Angeles Dodgers' dramatic World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays earned Fox Sports its biggest win of the night, but ESPN walked away with the most hardware overall at Tuesday's ceremony in New York.
ALBERT WOLSKY, OSCAR-WINNING COSTUME DESIGNER FOR 'ALL THAT JAZZ' AND 'BUGSY,' DIES AT 95
The legendary designer who dressed Olivia Newton-John in those iconic Grease pants and won two Academy Awards has died at 95.
EMMYS COMBINE TALK AND VARIETY CATEGORIES AS LATE NIGHT ERA FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE
The Television Academy's latest rule changes address declining submissions but may not save a shrinking genre.
NETFLIX TO LIVESTREAM CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD'S 'THE BREAKFAST CLUB' DAILY WORLDWIDE IN LANDMARK DEAL
The iconic morning radio show becomes Netflix's first-ever daily live program, bringing its unfiltered brand of hip-hop commentary to a global audience starting June 1.
BRAD PITT GOT MAJOR SCOLDING FROM QUENTIN TARANTINO ONCE UPON A TIME SET: โYOUโLL BE DEAD IN THIS BUSINESSโ
Bruce Dern reveals the tense moment when Brad Pitt stopped a camera during filming โ and how Tarantino reminded his Oscar-winning star who was really in charge.
BLAKE LIVELY STUNS AT FENDI EVENT AS SHE PLOTS STRATEGIC HOLLYWOOD COMEBACK
The actress was all smiles at a star-studded NYC bash just weeks after settling her legal battle with Justin Baldoni โ and sources say this is no accident.
THE 16 BEST MEMORIAL DAY 2026 SALES AND DEALS FROM CELEBRITIES' FAVORITE BRANDS
From Oprah's seven-time approved Cozy Earth to Meghan Markle's go-to Tatcha, here's how to shop the holiday weekend like a star.
SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE DIRECTORS MICHAEL JELENIC and AARON HORVATH SIGN MAJOR NETFLIX DEAL
The animation duo behind billion-dollar blockbusters is taking their talents to the streaming giant โ with plans to expand into live-action.
RAMI MALEK REFLECTS ON MAKING HISTORY AS FIRST EGYPTIAN-BORN OSCAR WINNER AT CANNES PREMIERE OF 'THE MAN I LOVE'
The Oscar winner opens up about representation, immigrant identity, and what his historic win means to audiences worldwide ahead of his Cannes competition debut.
CIRCLE AND ONASSIS ONX LAUNCH XR TRAINING PROGRAM, NAME EMMY WINNER KATERINA CIZEK HEAD OF STUDIES
Circle expands into immersive media with a major new international initiative, appointing acclaimed documentarian Katerina Cizek to lead the creative vision.
INSIDE NETFLIX'S 'CALL MY AGENT THE MOVIE': GEORGE CLOONEY CAMEO, CANNES SHOOT AND ANDRรA'S BIG COMEBACK (EXCLUSIVE)
The beloved French series returns as a feature film with Hollywood star power and a Cannes red carpet reunion five years in the making.
SEE-SAW FILMS LANDS $50M DEAL WITH ENTOURAGE VENTURES AS 'SLOW HORSES' BANNER BUILDS WAR CHEST
The British-Australian indie behind some of the most acclaimed films and series of the decade secures a major financial lifeline in a turbulent market.
PABLO LARRAรN'S PIJAMA TVOD PLATFORM SECURES FIRST MAJOR SALES AGENT PARTNERSHIPS with MK2, ALPHA VIOLET and VISIT FILMS
The "Jackie" and "Spencer" director's new streaming venture is already making waves by securing deals that could reshape how independent films reach global audiences.
MARIANA VAN ZELLER LAUNCHES INDEPENDENT MEDIA COMPANY THE HIDDEN THIRD AFTER EMMY-WINNING NAT GEO SERIES 'TRAFFICKED' ENDS
The Emmy, Peabody and DuPont Award-winning journalist is betting on herself with a new venture focused on the shadow economy stories she's made her signature.
UTA SNAGS EMMY-WINNING DIRECTOR-PRODUCER JASON WINER in MAJOR AGENCY PACT
The 'Modern Family' pilot director and Peabody Award winner brings a packed development slate to the talent giant โ including Apple TV+ project with Elizabeth Banks.
OSCAR-NOMINATED INGA IBSDOTTER LILLEAAS TO STAR IN 'THE OUTSIDER' WITH WAGNER MOURA
Two of this year's biggest Academy Award stars from non-English language cinema are pairing up for a powerful biopic about photographer Claudia Andujar and the Yanomami people.
UPFRONTS 2026: SCRIPTED SERIES MAKE SURPRISE COMEBACK on BROADCAST, DEFIING INDUSTRY NAYSAYERS
All four major broadcast networks expand scripted programming for 2026-27 season in unexpected reversal of recent trends.
PETER JACKSON SAYS HE DOESN'T 'DISLIKE' AI IN FILM, ARGUES ANDY SERKIS GOLLUM AWARD SNUB IS UNFAIR
The Lord of the Rings director breaks his silence on artificial intelligence at Cannes โ and makes a surprising case for motion-capture artistry.
FRENCH DEAL SEALED for CANNES-BOUND 'I'LL BE GONE IN JUNE' as TRAILER DROPS (EXCLUSIVE)
Wim Wenders backs debut German filmmaker Katharina Rivilis with a poetic, post-9/11 coming-of-age story set in New Mexico.
CIA OPERATIVE TURNED THAI SILK KING JIM THOMPSON'S UNSOLVED 1967 DISAPPEARANCE HEADED TO THE BIG SCREEN
Foreign Concept Entertainment is developing 'The Ideal Man,' a Vietnam War-era thriller about the enigmatic American who vanished without a trace in Bangkok โ and why his case remains unsolved decades later.
ALEXANDRIA STAPLETON'S SEAN COMBS DOC 'THE RECKONING' COULD HAUNT HIM at EMMYS NEARLY 20 YEARS AFTER HIS NOMINATION
Netflix's four-part docuseries features never-before-seen footage of Combs strategizing with his lawyer just weeks before federal indictment โ and a surprising executive producer ally.
SETH MACFARLANE LANDS ON EMMY BALLOT SIX TIMES AS PEACOCK PURSUES 19-CATEGORY 'TED' PUSH
The foul-mouthed teddy bear is making a serious play for goldโPeacock's biggest comedy Emmy campaign yet puts MacFarlane in the center of everything.
THIERRY FRรMAUX ADDRESSES OSCAR RULE CHANGES, GENDER PARITY CRITICISM AT CANNES PRESSER
The Cannes chief tackled everything from AI to political filmmakingโand the festival's controversial poster choiceโin a wide-ranging press conference.
PEDRO ALMODรVAR SLAMS 2026 OSCARS FOR STAYING SILENT on TRUMP AND GAZA: 'THE U.S. IS NOT A DEMOCRACY RIGHT NOW'
The legendary Spanish filmmaker doesn't hold back in a new interview, calling out Hollywood's silence and praising Javier Bardem as the sole voice of conscience at this year's ceremony.
OSCAR BOYSON'S DARK SATIRE 'OUR HERO, BALTHAZAR' NAVIGATES SCHOOL SHOOTING CONTROVERSY WITH A-LIST BACKSTORY
After grinding with Greta Gerwig and the Safdie Brothers, Oscar Boyson's feature debut tackles gun violenceโand it's finally finding its audience.
MORTAL KOMBAT II STARTS WITH $5.2M IN THURSDAY PREVIEWS AS THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 DOMINATES MOTHER'S DAY RACE
The video game sequel faces off against a fashion sequel at the box office this weekend, with Prada 2 already crossing major domestic and global milestones.
RIHANNA DEBUTS NEW TATTOO DESIGNED by HER KIDS AFTER SHOWSTOPPING MET GALA MOMENT
The Fenty founder traded her show-stopping Maison Margiela for something even more personalโa leg piece created by her three children.
JON STEWART AND SETH ROGEN UNLOAD ON KANYE WEST'S COMEBACK ATTEMPT: 'Fโ THAT GUY'
The comedy heavyweights used their Netflix Is a Joke festival stage to deliver a scathing indictment of Ye's redemption tour.
'SHANA' TRAILER DEBUTS: LILA PINELL'S CANNES DIRECTORS' FORTNIGHT FEATURE CENTERS ON A PROTECTIVE RING AND TOXIC EX
The French comedy-drama marks Pinell's first solo directorial feature, adapted from her short film 'Le Roi David.'
ROSE BYRNE SCORES RARE AWARDS TRIFECTA WITH TONY, OSCAR NODS AND GOLDEN GLOBE WIN IN ONE YEAR
The Bridesmaids star reflects on a career-defining season after becoming only the rare performer to land Golden Globe, Oscar and Tony recognition in a single year.
THE HUNTING WIVES TAKES AIM AT COMEDY EMMY CATEGORIES, SUBMITS BRITTANY SNOW AND MALIN ร KERMAN FOR LEAD ACTRESS RACES
Netflix's glossy dramedy is making a strategic play for Emmy gold in an unexpected category โ and the timing couldn't be better.
CELEB-LOVED ELEMIS SKINCARE IS UP TO 30% OFF ON AMAZON RIGHT NOW
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bethenny Frankel and Cindy Crawford swear by this British spa brand โ and you can finally try it for less.
JANE FONDA CONFESSES HER 50-YEAR CRUSH ON ROBERT REDFORD AT TCM FESTIVAL: 'HE WAS THE MOST GORGEOUS HUMAN BEING I HAD EVER BEEN WITH'
The 88-year-old screen legend reminisced about her four films with the late Sundance founder at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre, revealing she asked him point-blank if he ever had affairs.
OSCAR WINNER'S GOLD STATUETTE VANISHES AFTER TSA FORCES HIM TO CHECK IT ON A FLIGHT
Pasha Talankin arrived in Frankfurt without his Oscar โ and Lufthansa has no idea where it went.
EMMY RACE SHAKEUP: SHAWN HATOSY'S CATEGORY JUMP CREATES RIPPLE EFFECTS ACROSS DRAMA RACES
The Pitt star's move from guest to supporting actor opens the door for Euphoria's Eric Dane while HBO Max dominates nomination projections with 56 bids.
THE MADISON LAUNCHES 27-EMMY CATEGORY CAMPAIGN, LED BY MICHELLE PFEIFFER โ AS KURT RUSSELL EYES FIRST NOM IN 47 YEARS
Paramount+ is going all-in on Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western freshman drama with a massive awards push that could make television history for two Hollywood icons.
'DELI BOYS' MOUNTS AGGRESSIVE 22-CATEGORY EMMY PUSH WITH ACTING BIDS FOR KUMAIL NANJIANI, FRED ARMISEN AND MORE
Hulu's Pakistani American comedy is going all-in for Emmy gold with a stacked ensemble submission that includes SNL veteran Fred Armisen and Tony winner Andrew Rannells.
KYLIE KELCE CO-SIGNS JENNIFER ANISTON'S SIGNATURE DENIM STYLE THAT SKIPS THE TAILOR ALT-TOGETHER
The Philadelphia power couple's fashion-forward wife just validated the effortless wardrobe hack Aniston has been rocking for years.
Netflix's Rafael Nadal Doc 'Rafa' Aiming for Primetime Emmy Glory over Sports Category
Netflix's upcoming Rafael Nadal docuseries will bypass the Sports Emmys entirely, setting its sights on Primetime Emmy recognition in what would be a historic first.
DAVID HARBOUR LAUNCHES EMMY CAMPAIGN for 'DTF ST. LOUIS' WITH SUPPORTING ACTOR BID
The 'Stranger Things' star could finally win his first Emmy โ and he's going all in on HBO Max's wild murder mystery.
AMAZON SUBMITS 19 ACTORS FOR EMMYS INCLUDING SIA in JURY DUTY SEASON 2 PUSH
Prime Video goes all-in on the reality hoax series with a massive awards campaign, but there's one major catch for the show's central star.
CNN'S 'HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU' TRIO TO HOST SEPARATE SPORTS, NEWS AND DOCUMENTARY EMMY CEREMONIES
Roy Wood Jr., Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black each get their own Emmy night โ a major moment for the CNN comedy franchise.
DROPOUT'S EMMYS PLAY: INDIE STREAMER ENTERS 11 CATEGORIES WITH FLAGSHIP SHOWS, VIC MICHAELIS CHALLENGES LEAD COMEDY ACTRESS (EXCLUSIVE)
The indie streamer formerly known as CollegeHumor is making a serious Awards season play โ and nobody saw this coming.
โQUO VADIS, AIDA?โ SEQUEL BEGINS SHOOTING IN BOSNIA WITH ALL-STAR INTERNATIONAL CAST
Jasmila ลฝbaniฤ returns to direct the follow-up to her Oscar-nominated drama, with Indie Sales handling global sales at Cannes.
LIVE WITH KELLY and MARK POST-OSCARS EPISODE VIEWERSHIP GROWS 13% OVER LAST YEAR
The morning show powerhouse continues its reign, drawing the biggest audience of the season right after Hollywood's biggest night.
GARY OLDMAN CHASES EMMY HISTORY WITH 'SLOW HORSES' in DRAMA RACE
Oscar winner Gary Oldman could become first performer to win both film and TV lead acting awards for drama work
JUSTIN BIEBER EYES COACHELLA COMEBACK AFTER YEARS OF PUBLIC STRUGGLES
The former teen heartthrob headlines both April weekends in Indio โ but after Ramsay Hunt syndrome, financial woes and mental health battles, there's serious doubt about whether he can deliver.
MUBI ACQUIRES ANDREY ZVYAGINTSEV'S 'MINOTAUR' for North America, UK and More Territories
The streaming platform secures the anticipated next film from the two-time Oscar-nominated Russian filmmaker behind 'Loveless' and 'Leviathan'.
KANYE WEST BRINGS DAUGHTER NORTH ONSTAGE for SURPRISE PERFORMANCE at COMEBACK LA CONCERT
The 12-year-old joined her dad at SoFi Stadium to perform their collaborative songs in front of 70,000 fans
SELENA GOMEZ OPENS UP ABOUT MANAGING MANIC EPISODES AFTER BIPOLAR DIAGNOSIS
The singer and actress gets candid about her mental health journey with husband Benny Blanco, revealing how she now recognizes the signs.
USHER DENIES HEATED JUSTIN BIEBER OSCARS SHOWDOWN: 'THIS IS AN EXAGGERATION'
The R&B veteran fires back at reports of a fiery confrontation with his former protรฉgรฉ at Beyoncรฉ and Jay-Z's star-studded afterparty.
BOWEN YANG AND MATT ROGERS RENEW DEAL WITH iHEARTMEDIA FOR โLAS CULTURISTASโ PODCAST
The beloved pop-culture podcast celebrates 10 years with a new multiyear deal and a star-studded Nicole Kidman special episode.
OSCAR WINNER DAVID BORENSTEIN LINES UP PBS COLLABORATION AFTER 'MR NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN' TRIUMPH
Fresh off his Oscar win, the documentarian is doubling down on PBS and Danish collaborations while reflecting on what comes next.
ELVIRA LIND AND OSCAR ISAAC REVEAL 'KING HAMLET' DOC AFTER NEARLY A DECADE: 'IT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND SAD'
The Danish filmmaker's intimate documentary captures Oscar Isaac preparing for Hamlet while his mother faced terminal illness โ and Lind was pregnant with their first son.
ZENDAYA'S MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE NAME CHOICE SPARKS CURIOSITY AS FANS WONDER WHICH SURNAME SHE CHOSE
Hollywood's most private couple yet faces very public scrutiny over a seemingly small detail that says so much.
KENDALL JENNER'S VANITY FAIR OSCAR PARTY DRESS HIDES MUSHROOM SECRET โ AND IT'S ALL ABOUT WELLNESS
The supermodel's baby blue Chanel gown featured a subtle mushroom motif as a nod to her famed wellness routine.
KEVIN O'LEARY BET $1,000 TIMOTHรE CHALAMET WINS BEST ACTOR at 2026 OSCARS
The 'Shark Tank' star is backing his 'Marty Supreme' costar despite the actor's controversial ballet and opera remarks that sparked massive online backlash.
ZENDAYA SKIPS OSCARS RED CARPET BUT STUNTS in $177K DIAMOND ROLEX AND 'T' TATTOO
The actress skipped the traditional arrivals but brought the drama when she hit the stage to present best director.
BRIDESMAIDS REUNION DELIVERS OSCARS LAUGH TRACK AS STARS READ FAUX NOTES FROM Dicaprio, Fanning
Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne and Ellie Kemper bring the funny to the Academy Awards stage 15 years after their hit film
DAMSON IDRIS REVEALS BRAD PITT'S CAREER LESSONS: 'DON'T CHASE MOMENTS, CHASE LEGACY' AT 2026 OSCARS
The F1 star opens up about what the Hollywood legend taught him about building a lasting career in Hollywood.
LEONARDO DICAPRIO BRINGS VITTORIA CERETTI to OSCARS 2026 in RARE PUBLIC DATE
The actor brought his longtime girlfriend to the ceremony โ but didn't walk the red carpet together.
ANNE HATHAWAY DELIVERS FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT IN FLORAL VALENTINO AT OSCARS 2026
The Devil Wears Prada star brought the iconic 'florals for spring' moment to the red carpet โ and it's everything.
KYLIE JENNER CHANNELS JESSICA RABBIT IN RED-HOT OSCARS GOWN AND 200 CARATS OF DIAMONDS
The makeup mogul went full bombshell at Hollywood's biggest night, channeling the iconic cartoon seductress while dripping in Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.
MICHAEL B. JORDAN, BRAD PITT, STEVEN SPIELBERG LIGHT UP OSCARS PRE-PARTIES as HOLLYWOOD'S ELITE DESCEND on CHATEAU MARMONT, SAN VICENTE BUNGALOWS
A-listers, power agents and mystery guests โ Oscars week kicked off with the industry descending on Hollywood's most exclusive hotspots.
OSCAR WEEK PARTIES HEAT UP AS TOM CRUISE, DEMI MOORE AND CONAN O'BRIEN LEAD CELEBRITY CHARGE
Hollywood's biggest names gather for pre-Oscars celebrations as Dior, Time and Queerties events steal the spotlight.
EMMY PREDICTIONS 2026: ZENDAYA, NOAH WYLE AND MICHELLE PFEIFFER LEAD EARLY TV AWARDS CONTENDERS
Variety's early Emmy forecast shows Zendaya possibly heading into her 'Euphoria' finale while streaming giants Netflix and HBO Max dominate nominations projections.
OSCARS 2026: THE PARTIES ARE THE MAIN EVENT โ BEYONCร, MADONNA AND DUA LIPA LEAD THE WAY
From Chateau Marmont to LACMA, Hollywood's elite are gearing up for a week of red carpet ragers. Here's your complete guide to who'll be where.
MATH WIZ PREDICTS OSCARS: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER EDGES SINNERS in EPIC 11-CATEGORY SHOWDOWN
Ben Zauzmer's 15th annual mathematical model reveals the odds for every category at Sunday's ceremony โ and it's closer than you think.
DIANE WARREN PERFORMS MEDLEY OF 17 OSCAR-NOMINATED SONGS
The legendary songwriter recorded a rare medley of her entire Oscar-nominated catalog at her Hollywood publishing HQ ahead of the 2026 ceremony.
TIG NOTARO SLEEPS THROUGH OSCAR NOMINATIONS WHILE HONORING LATE FRIEND IN DOCUMENTARY
The comedian missed the call with CPAP tubes in place but found hope in her friend's legacy.
OSCARS SHOCK: DOCUMENTARY RACE TURNS INTO GLOBAL SHOWDOWN
This yearโs five nominees offer a mix of global perspectives and streaming power in a tight race for the top prize.
JOACHIM TRIERโS โSENTIMENTAL VALUEโ FAMILY CELEBRATES 9 OSCAR NOMINATIONS AFTER BAFTA WIN
The Norwegian director and his star-studded cast discuss the film's journey from Cannes to London following its major award wins.
GWYNETH PALTROW DROPS ICONIC 2015 OSCARS GOWN IN MASSIVE WARDROBE AUCTION
The Goop queen is parting with her iconic closet, including the 2015 Oscars gown, through Julienโs Auctions.
Oscar-Nominated Documentary โThe Perfect Neighborโ to Hold Special Screenings at Stanford, Fordham Law Schools
Geeta Gandbhirโs Oscarโnominated doc hits campus circuits as schools scramble for timely conversation on community conflict.
OscarโNominated Costume Designers Insist on Pure Period Accuracy, No Alterations
From 16thโcentury Elizabethan England to sciโfi Pandora, Oscarโnominated designers reveal why they refused to tweak any period piece.
Jessie Buckley Talks OscarโTipped Hamnet Role and Reunion With Maggie Gyllenhaal on โThe Brideโ
Buckley opens up about Oscar buzz for Hamnet and a surprise onโscreen reunion with Maggie Gyllenhaal in the upcoming film The Bride.
Ethan Hawkeโs First Lead Actor Oscar Nod Comes from โBlue Moon,โ a Dream Collaboration with Richard Linklater
Ethan Hawke finally lands a leadโactor Oscar nod for โBlue Moon,โ a project born from his decadesโlong bond with director Richard Linklater.
Benicio Del Toro Reflects on Bonding with Leo, Rewriting PTA and First Oscar Nomination in Two Decades
The Academyโnominated star opens up about his bond with Leonardo DiCaprio, a new PTA rewrite, and the emotional weight of his first Oscar nod in 20 years.
Raj Kapoor on Hot Streak as Executive Producer of 2026 Grammys, Oscars, Tonys and ACM Awards
Raj Kapoor juggles four of the biggest awards shows in a row, calling himself one of the luckiest people on the planet.
BAFTAs Turn Oscar Race Chaotic With Chalametโs Shock Loss and Penn, Mosaku Highlight Supporting Category
The 79th BAFTAs sparked a scramble, leaving Chalamet stunned and reshuffling the Oscar odds as veteran Sean Penn and newcomer Wunmi Mosaku dominate the supporting race.
GOAT Set to Overtake โWuthering Heightsโ at No. 1 While Jacob Elordi & Margot Robbie Photo Tops $126M Worldwide
Boxโoffice data shows the new GOAT film poised to dethrone Wuthering Heights, and a joint ElordiโRobbie picture has already pulled in $126โฏmillion worldwide.
FREEDERICK WISEMAN DIES AT 96 AFTER SIX DECADES OF DOCUMENTING AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS
The visionary documentarian behind decades of non-fiction cinema leaves behind a legacy of artistic integrity.
ROBERT DUVALL, 95, DIES AT VIRGINIA HOME โ HOLLYWOOD MOURNS GODFATHER LEGACY
The legendary actor passed away peacefully at his Middleburg residence.
Shocking Ranking: 25 Worst Best Actress Oscar Winners โ Are You Surprised?
The Academyโs female winners sorted by stardom, from royalty to legends.
REGร-JEAN PAGE BETS BIG ON GATSBY: BRIDGERTON HEARTTHROB PRODUCING AND STARRING IN WEST END PASSION PROJECT
The Duke is trading Regency ballrooms for Jazz Age mansions โ and putting his own money on the line to do it his way.
JANA DUGGAR FINALLY INTRODUCES BABY ARCHIE TO THE ENTIRE DUGGAR CLAN IN ADORABLE FAMILY ROAD TRIP
After waiting 36 years to get married, Jana's making sure her firstborn meets ALL 18 siblings (and counting grandkids) ASAP.
MOLLY-MAE AND TOMMY FURY ANNOUNCE BABY #2 JUST NINE MONTHS AFTER THEIR MESSY BREAKUP
The Love Island couple went from split to reconciled to pregnant in record time โ and fans are SHOOK.
SHERRI SHEPHERD'S SHOW GOT CANCELED AND SHE'S NOT GOING DOWN WITHOUT a FIGHT
The daytime host just lost her show but says she'll 'fight' to keep it alive. Bold words, but is anyone actually tuning in?
KERRY WASHINGTON'S THROWBACK PHOTO HAS US SCREAMING: That Supergirl Tee Was a SIGN
Before she was handling scandals in the White House, little Kerry was handling youth theater in the Bronx. The glow-up is REAL.
BLOOM BLOOMS AFTER SUPER BOWL! ORLANDO SPOTTED WITH MYSTERY (SWISS!) MODEL!
Hold the phone, Katy Perry! Orlando Bloom was seen exiting the Super Bowl arm-in-arm with stunning Swiss model Luisa Laemmel, sparking immediate speculation about the state of his high-profile relationship. Is there trouble in paradise, or just friendly fashion?
SECRET SUPER BOWL ROMANCE? LIP READER REVEALS HAMILTON'S CONFESSION TO KARDASHIAN!
A lip reader has reportedly deciphered a scandalous exchange between F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton and reality queen Kim Kardashian at Super Bowl LX, hinting at a new romance that could shake up Hollywood and the racing world.
SYDNEY SWEENEY JUST BROKE a 20-YEAR BOX OFFICE RECORD AND HOLLYWOOD IS SHOOK
Her new rom-com opened to $68M. The last time a non-franchise movie did that? 2005. The girlies are winning.