Apr 20 New Mexico fines 'Rust' production company for 'obvious hazards' in fatal shooting of cinematographer By Morgan Lee, Associated Press New Mexico workplace safety regulators say they have issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin. Continue reading
Apr 20 Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, projects even deeper losses this spring By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. Continue reading
Apr 11 Jury selection begins in Johnny Depp libel suit against ex-wife Amber Heard By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Jury selection has begun in a long-anticipated libel lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard. Continue reading
Apr 06 Bobby Rydell, pompadoured 1960s teen idol and 'Bye Bye Birdie' star, dies By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Singer and teen idol of the early 1960s Bobby Rydell has died at age 79. Continue reading
Mar 29 Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, says he was 'out of line' By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage at Sunday's Oscars, writing in a statement that he was "out of line" and "wrong."… Continue reading
Mar 28 'CODA' wins best picture Oscar, marking a streaming first By Jake Coyle, Associated Press After a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama “CODA,” best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a streaming service for the first time. Continue reading
Mar 22 Beyoncé, Billie Eilish to sing nominated songs at Oscars By Associated Press Beyoncé and Billie Eilish are headed to the Oscars. The film academy says Tuesday that the superstars will be among the nominees for best original song who will perform at Sunday’s Academy Awards. Continue reading
Mar 13 William Hurt, star of 'Broadcast News,' 'Body Heat,' dies By Jake Coyle, Associated Press William Hurt, whose laconic charisma and self-assured subtlety as an actor made him one of the 1980s foremost leading men in movies such as “Broadcast News," “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” has died. He was 71. Continue reading
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
Feb 23 Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast By Jake Coyle, Associated Press To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. Continue reading