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
Jul 24 Watch 6:17 What movies and television shows to watch this summer From Top Gun to the latest Thor and Minions movies, summer blockbusters are making a comeback. Studios and theaters have been vying for moviegoers to return given COVID hesitancy. And with increasingly fierce competition from streaming services, there's no shortage… Continue watching
Mar 01 Film studios halt Russian opening of new releases, including ‘The Batman’ By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Warner Bros. is halting the release of “The Batman” in Russia, just days before it was to open in theaters there, as Hollywood moved to cease distribution plans following the invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 27 ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ director Jean-Marc Vallée dead at 58 By Ryan Pearson, Associated Press Director and producer Jean-Marc Vallée, who won an Emmy for directing the hit HBO series “Big Little Lies” and whose 2013 drama “Dallas Buyers Club” earned six Oscar nominations, has died. He was 58. Continue reading
Dec 18 Hollywood bard, muse and reveler Eve Babitz dies at 78 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press One of Hollywood’s greatest bards, Eve Babitz, has died at age 78. With love and candor, Babitz chronicled the excess of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s and became a cult figure to generations of readers. Continue reading
Oct 24 Let computers do it: Film set tragedy spurs call to ban guns By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press The tragedy has led some in Hollywood, along with incredulous observers, to ask: Why are real guns ever used on set, when computers can create gunshots in post-production? Isn’t even the smallest risk unacceptable?… Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 5:48 Film and TV workers are on the verge of a massive strike. Here’s why Tens of thousands of American film industry workers are preparing for a possible strike Monday that could stop production of movies and shows nationwide as The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union tries to negotiate better working conditions and… Continue watching
Oct 13 Film TV workers union says strike to start next week By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The union representing film and television crews says its 60,000 members will begin a nationwide strike on Monday if it does not reach a deal that satisfies demands for fair and safe working conditions. Continue reading
Oct 04 Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes crews vote to authorize strike By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees said Monday that of nearly 99% of registered members who participated, or 52,706 people, voted in support of a strike over the weekend. Continue reading
Sep 19 Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination By Associated Press Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”… Continue reading