Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung. In a complaint filed in California federal court, she alleges the company used her image on television boxes without permission. According to the filing, Samsung benefited from her likeness without compensating her.
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.”
The DOJ just opened an antitrust investigation into NFL television and streaming deals. This probe, reported in early April 2026, focuses on whether the league's media contracts drive up prices for consumers. It also investigates if it limits competition among...
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.
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.
Disney’s latest wave of cuts is sending shockwaves through Hollywood—but nowhere are these layoffs being felt more deeply than inside Marvel. As part of a sweeping corporate shakeup eliminating roughly 1,000 jobs, the layoffs have hit multiple Marvel divisions at...
The Disney layoffs that began this week are sending shockwaves across the company, with roughly 1,000 employees impacted in a sweeping restructuring effort that touches everything from marketing to Marvel. According to reporting from TheWrap, the cuts include entire...
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.
Clips and even links to a full-length movie of the upcoming Avatar: Legend of Aang have begun circulating around the Internet. The movie, which follows and Aang and the gaang as adults, has long been anticipated by fans and was set to release to streaming on...
On Monday, Angel Studios debuted the first trailer for Brink of War, a historical drama starring Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan. Unlike 2024’s Reagan, which offered a broad overview of the actor-turned-president’s life, this film focuses on a single pivotal moment in history.
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...
Disney's reported Avengers Doomsday budget is already causing discussion across Hollywood, and not in a good way. According to comments made by John Campea, the next major Marvel team-up film could carry a staggering price tag—one that may put unprecedented pressure...
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.