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Viggo Mortensen Recast as Aragorn in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

Viggo Mortensen Recast as Aragorn in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

Director and Gollum actor Andy Serkis still has plans to take audiences back to Middle-earth. His upcoming film, Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum will bring back some of the original cast from Peter Jackson’s iconic trilogy. Viggo Mortensen will not be going on this journey, however, as the role of Aragorn has officially been recast.

‘SNL UK’ Struggles In Ratings Despite Media Framing

‘SNL UK’ Struggles In Ratings Despite Media Framing

After the launch of Saturday Night Live UK, industry observers watched the ratings closely to see how the iconic sketch format would translate to a new audience. Now four episodes in, a clearer performance trend is beginning to emerge. As the show heads into a one-week hiatus, some have pointed to signs of ratings struggles. However, industry trades like Deadline are framing the trajectory differently.

Project Hail Mario: Theaters See Hope As Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Continue to Climb to Box Office

Project Hail Mario: Theaters See Hope As Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Continue to Climb to Box Office

After years of empty seats and stale popcorn, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary are giving theaters a renewed sense of hope. Both films have delivered strong box office performances, signaling that audiences are returning. Yet it isn’t superhero franchises or auteur-driven event films leading the charge this time.

Hollywood Stars and Creatives Sign Letter Opposing Paramount WB Merger

Hollywood Stars and Creatives Sign Letter Opposing Paramount WB Merger

The end of the bidding war between Paramount and Netflix for control of Warner Bros. brought relief to many industry observers, though the deal still faces regulatory approval.. If completed as planned, the deal would mark one of Hollywood’s most significant moments. On Monday morning, more than 1,000 film and television stars and creatives signed an open letter opposing it.

Issa Rae Laments That “DEI Has Become a Bad Word” in Hollywood

Issa Rae Laments That “DEI Has Become a Bad Word” in Hollywood

Issa Rae went from creating her own series on YouTube to becoming a major player in Hollywood—a remarkable career trajectory that many hardworking creators can only dream of. Speaking recently at TheWrap’s Creators x Hollywood Summit, Rae noted that she is now facing a new challenge in an evolving industry. “I’m seeing it. Just blatantly. People aren’t investing like they were before,” Rae said. “[DEI] has changed meanings and has become a bad word.” The producer added that other minority executives have told her they “can’t cosign” her projects for fear of losing their jobs in the current climate.