Mark Ruffalo is continuing to speak out against the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The Hollywood actor and activist has been one of the deal’s most outspoken opponents.
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Claims ‘Real Masculinity’ is Empowering ‘Warrior’ Women
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is once again at the center of a cultural conversation, this time over what he calls “real masculinity,” a definition that is already raising eyebrows among fans who feel Hollywood continues to move further away from traditional male...
Mark Ruffalo Rails Against Paramount WB Merger in Front of U.S. Senate
Hollywood actor and activist Mark Ruffalo took aim at the proposed Paramount-Skydance merger this week, appearing before a U.S. Senate hearing to warn about what he described as serious consequences for the entertainment industry and media landscape. Ruffalo, speaking...
Blake Lively — A Self Inflicted Career Implosion
Blake Lively went into 2024 riding high. After sidelining her acting career for her "brands," she starred in and produced It Ends With Us, a drama adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel. This was a property Justin Baldoni's production company, Wayfarer, acquired from the...
Pedro Pascal Signs Paramount Merger Opposition Letter as Activism Becomes Central to His Brand
Pedro Pascal has added his name to more than 2,000 Hollywood industry professionals opposing the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. The open letter, published Monday in The New York Times, argues that if the deal is approved, “the integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would be grievously compromised.”
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.
Australian Police Investigating Katy Perry Over Ruby Rose Accusations
Authorities in Australia have opened an official investigation into pop star Katy Perry over allegations that she sexually assaulted actress Ruby Rose in 2010. On Wednesday, Variety reported that it had received a statement from Victoria Police confirming the matter is being taken seriously.
Katy Perry Faces Scandalous Allegations from Ruby Rose But Is She Likely to Land in Court?
Katy Perry is facing serious allegations that she acted criminally against another celebrity, a charge she flatly denies. But could the location of the accused crime actually mean Perry could face time for the event? Ruby Rose has publicly accused Katy Perry of...
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 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.
Gina Carano Comments on Her Disney Cancelation
Gina Carano was positioned to become a key player in Star Wars before her cancelation by Disney. Her character, Cara Dune, quickly emerged as a fan favorite on the then-breakout Disney+ series The Mandalorian, with reports even suggesting a potential spin-off was in development. However, following a controversial social media post, Disney publicly cut ties with the actress.
Sabrina Carpenter Defies Calls for Cancellation After Cultural PR Crisis at Coachella
In today's day and age, when a celebrity makes a big mistake, it can often lead to rapid cancellation. But give credit to Sabrina Carpenter and her team... in what could have turned into a parade of outrage aimed at the hotter-than-hot superstar, a quick pivot...
Elon Musk Wants to Make a Real Jurassic Park
Elon Musk doesn’t just want to go to Mars—he also wants to visit Jurassic Park. In a recent post on X, the tech giant expressed his enthusiasm, calling author Michael Crichton’s idea “epic.” Ethical—not to mention safety—concerns aside, it fits Musk’s broader pattern of backing bold genetic and biological engineering experiments.