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Hollywood Boulevard continues to be transformed into the red carpet arrival area for the 97th Academy Awards, in Los Angeles

Arts Mar 02

How AI was used in the making of some of this year’s Oscar favorites

By John Yang, Michael Boulter, Harry Zahn

Arts May 25

HiddenHistories
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The struggles and breakthroughs of Chinese American movie star Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong was a pioneering actress considered to be the first major Asian American film star, despite the limits imposed by Hollywood’s racism. As this year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close,…

By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Satvi Sunkara

Nation Sep 02

SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers ongoing strike
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Why artificial intelligence is a central dispute in the Hollywood strikes

This Labor Day weekend, Hollywood production remains shut down by writers and actors on strike. At the heart of negotiations is figuring out the role of artificial intelligence in the motion picture industry. Jules Roscoe, a reporter at VICE Motherboard,…

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery

Arts Apr 09

VideoGames
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How Hollywood is turning video games into hit films and TV shows

Video games are a booming industry, raking in nearly $100 billion yearly in the U.S. alone. But turning those games into successful movies and TV shows has been a bit of bust — until recently. Geoff Keighley, gaming reporter and…

By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin, Andrew Corkery, Michael Boulter

Arts Mar 12

Frances
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The life of Frances Marion, a trailblazer for women in Hollywood

This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting stories of success that have faded over time. Tonight, we look back at the life of Frances Marion, a pioneer in the film industry whose storied career made her one of the most prolific…

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Harry Zahn

Mar 11

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Why Hollywood is still falling short in representation of women in film

By Jeffrey Brown, Winston Wilde, Satvi Sunkara

In some ways, Sunday’s Academy Awards mark big advances in diversity. Last year, more top movies starred women of color than in the previous 16 years. But there are still notable gaps, particularly for women behind the camera. Rebecca Sun,…

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Jan 21

Here’s what to expect from Tuesday’s Oscar nominations

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Here’s a rundown of what we can expect when nominations for the 95th Academy Awards are announced Tuesday morning.

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Jan 04

Stars of 1968 ‘Romeo and Juliet’ film sue over nude scene shot when they were minors

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting filed the suit Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging sexual abuse and fraud.

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Oct 07

‘Jurassic World’ shoot suspended after COVID-19 positive cases

By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

Filming on the new "Jurassic World" movie at Pinewood Studios in the U.K. has been suspended for two weeks because of COVID-19 cases on set.

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Aug 13

AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

AMC Theatres, the nation's largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie.

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