Mark Ruffalo is continuing his campaign against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger even after a federal judge approved a settlement containing billions of dollars in domestic production commitments and extensive protections for Hollywood workers. The Marvel actor...
When Aaron Sorkin began developing The Social Reckoning, his follow-up to 2010’s The Social Network, many assumed Jesse Eisenberg would once again portray Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. The original film, directed by David Fincher, won three Academy Awards and earned Eisenberg a nomination for Best Actor.
Artificial intelligence remains one of the most divisive topics in the entertainment industry. Several major Hollywood directors have come down on both sides of the issue. Speaking at a recent event, Ron Howard expressed his excitement about the storytelling possibilities the new technology offers. More controversially, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Howard also argued that the late Jim Henson would have embraced AI if he were alive today.
The death of former child star Daveigh Chase has been followed by a growing dispute over a GoFundMe campaign launched by a man claiming to be her boyfriend, with the actress's former manager now publicly urging fans not to donate. Chase, best known for voicing Lilo in...
When Conan O’Brien announced that he had joined the cast of Toy Story 5, the comedian joked that he had originally demanded the role of Woody. The part of the iconic cowboy, of course, belongs to Tom Hanks. If O’Brien had talked to Hanks earlier, however, he may have thought twice before requesting a leading role. According to Conan O’Brien, the day he signed on to Toy Story 5, Tom Hanks told him voice acting was going to be surprisingly difficult.
More than a decade after The Office ended its nine season run on NBC, star Rainn Wilson says the sitcom would struggle to get made in today’s cultural climate.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in Hollywood productions, it remains one of the industry’s most hotly debated issues. Now, Gore Verbinski, the director of the original Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, is advocating for an AI rating system designed to inform—and potentially warn away—audiences.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator remains one of his most iconic films. It won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and star Russell Crowe also took home the award for Best Actor. While 2024’s Gladiator II performed well at the box office, the film ultimately received mixed reviews and harsh criticism from some audiences.
Former child star Daveigh Chase has died at the age of 35, bringing a tragic end to a career that helped define an entire generation of moviegoers. Chase was best known for voicing Lilo Pelekai in Disney's Lilo & Stitch and for her chilling performance as Samara...
Hollywood simply cannot quit Donald Trump. At a time when Disney and Marvel Studios desperately need Avengers: Doomsday to be a massive box office success, veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen has decided to spend part of the film's promotional cycle talking about President...
For years, Seth Rogen and James Franco formed one of Hollywood’s most recognizable creative partnerships. From Freaks and Geeks and Pineapple Express to The Interview, the duo built a moderately successful career together that spanned more than two decades.
On Thursday, Pixar announced that it had signed Mark Ruffalo for a major role in its next feature film.
Disney's ongoing struggle to reconnect with Star Wars audiences has sparked another debate between creators and fans, this time involving Brendan Wayne, one of the actors who physically portrays Din Djarin in The Mandalorian. Wayne is facing criticism after accusing...