Oscar-winning actress and longtime activist Vanessa Redgrave will be honored this year with the European Film Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Redgrave will accept the honor on December 9th at the 36th European Film Awards in Berlin. Redgrave is an acting icon who has skillfully woven between theater, film and television in a career spanning more […]
Chris Rock sought counseling after Will Smith’s slap at the Oscars – The Hollywood Reporter
Leslie Jones says her boyfriend Chris Rock sought counseling after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. “That shit was humiliating,” she said told People. “It really touched him. People need to understand that his daughters and his parents saw this. He had to go to counseling with his daughters.” (Rock has two […]
Halle Berry didn’t let Drake use her photo for the ‘Slime You Out’ cover – The Hollywood Reporter
Halle Berry briefly comments on Drake’s new single cover for “Slime You Out.” The rapper released his new song, which marks his first collaboration with SZA and is the first from his upcoming album For all dogs, on Friday. The single’s cover art features a picture of Berry getting slimmed down at the 2012 Nickelodeon […]
Making “The Peasants,” the hand-drawn sequel to “Loving Vincent” – The Hollywood Reporter
I love VincentThe experimental animated film about the life of Vincent van Gogh, which received an Oscar nomination in 2018, was a stunning creative achievement that pushed new cinematic boundaries. In addition, the production was very complex. Shot with a live-action cast in front of a green screen onto which Van Gogh’s paintings were later […]
Oscars go to ITV in UK after multi-year deal with Disney – The Hollywood Reporter
The Academy Awards have a brand new home in the UK After pay-TV giant Sky gave up its rights following a 20-year partnership, terrestrial broadcaster ITV has now stepped in and will be the exclusive local home of the 2024 Oscars following a deal with Disney. This new multi-year agreement will also see future Oscars […]
Tim Burton responds to his animation style being imitated by AI – The Hollywood Reporter
Tim Burton, known for his characters and films with a distinctive style, shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence and its threat to animation. During a recent interview with The Independentthe filmmaker was asked about a buzz feed Story published in July that used AI to show what Disney films would look like if directed by […]
Grammys CEO Rejects AI Drake and The Weeknd Song for Awards Show – The Hollywood Reporter
After it was reported this week that a viral AI song that imitates the singing of Drake and The Weeknd has been submitted for next year’s Grammy Awards, Recording Academy boss Harvey Mason Jr. took to social media on Thursday night to delete “inaccurate information” about the suitability of AI songs. On Tuesday, The New […]
Disney+ offers discount, sets ‘Elemental’ premiere date – The Hollywood Reporter
Disney is launching a major promotion designed to help attract subscribers to the ad-supported tier of Disney+. Starts on Wednesday and lasts until September. 20, Disney is offering the basic ad tier for $1.99 per month for three months. The tier normally costs $7.99 per month, a savings of $18. The offer is available to […]
Lea Michele makes final ‘Funny Girl’ appearance on Broadway – The Hollywood Reporter
Lea Michele ended her career as a Broadway star Funny girl on Sunday. The actress stepped into the role a year ago, replacing Beanie Feldstein, who debuted in the title role of Fanny Brice earlier this year. The revival opened in April 2022 and received mixed reviews. Many argued that Feldstein failed to follow in […]
‘Margaritaville’ singer was 76 – The Hollywood Reporter
Jimmy Buffett, a singer and businessman best known for his hit “Margaritaville” that launched a themed restaurant and hotel chain, has died. He was 76. TO opinion Late Friday, he said on his website and social media: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. […]
