Arts Apr 13 Hollywood heavyweights voice opposition to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Nation Apr 06 Screenwriters union reaches four-year tentative agreement with Hollywood studios The surprise agreement came within weeks of negotiation — a stark contrast to the contentious contract negotiation three years ago when Hollywood writers went on a historic strike that partially brought the industry to a standstill. By Associated Press
Arts Dec 22 Watch 7:44 Proposed Warner Bros. sale prompts concerns among Hollywood's creative community Paramount is engaged in a battle to buy Warner Bros., but Netflix's proposed $83 billion offer is still considered the favorite, for now. Talk of this deal has triggered widespread fears in Hollywood about what this could mean for the… By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant
Economy Dec 05 Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof and alter the entertainment industry landscape. By Associated Press
Nation Sep 29 Trump takes tariff war to the movies by announcing 100% tax on foreign-made films Claiming that movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump posted said he would be imposed the 100% tariff on “any and all movies” made outside of the U.S. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Sep 22 Hundreds of stars sign ACLU letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Signatories include Robert De Niro, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, and Meryl Streep, among others. Continue reading
Jul 11 11 summer movies recommended by critics right now By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas, Anne Azzi Davenport As a new “Superman” reboot opens in theaters, here's a roundup of big summer spectacles, comedies and lesser-known streaming gems. Continue reading
Jun 17 Tom Cruise finally awarded an (honorary) Oscar By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and “Do The Right Thing” production designer Wynn Thomas have all been selected to receive honorary Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards, the film academy said Tuesday. Dolly Parton will also be recognized. Continue reading
May 05 Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on foreign-made films, saying domestic movie industry is dying By Jill Colvin, Jake Coyle, Associated Press Big-budget movies like the upcoming "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" are shot around the world. Continue reading
Mar 02 What to look for at the 97th Academy Awards as a topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Sunday’s Academy Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, will bring to a close one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory. Continue reading