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 Watch 3:46 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 Watch 5:19 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 Watch 6:32 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 Watch 1:33 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 Watch 7:34 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,… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading