On Friday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that AI writers and actors will not be eligible for Oscars. While any use of AI will not result in a film being banned from the Oscars, there are now clear restrictions in place. As new technology develops rapidly, especially with more lifelike human animation, the clarification hardly comes as a surprise to many industry insiders.
Taylor Swift is reportedly going ghost on her longtime pal Blake Lively.
The pop superstar has allegedly severed ties with longtime friend Blake Lively following the actress’ escalating legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. According to a report published by the Daily Mail on June 3, Swift has gone no-contact with Lively after being dragged into the courtroom drama—reportedly ignoring all texts, calls, and emails from the actress.
Mark Hamill may be ready to leave the lightsaber behind for good. In a recent interview promoting his upcoming film The Life of Chuck, the Star Wars legend reflected on his time playing Luke Skywalker—and indicated that it may be time for the galaxy to move on.
The Walt Disney Company has initiated another significant wave of layoffs, impacting several hundred employees globally across multiple divisions, according to a new exclusive report from Deadline. The cuts are affecting key areas of Disney Entertainment, including film and television marketing, TV publicity, casting, development, and even parts of the company’s corporate financial operations.
James Gunn has made it known that he’s not interested in fueling fanboy firestorms. As speculation mounted about competition this summer between Warner Bros.’ Superman and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps—which are set to release just two weeks apart in 2025—the DC Studios co-head took to social media to put the rumors and rivalries to rest.
Former WWE Superstar and former Cruiserweight Champion Dylan Postl, better known to fans as Hornswoggle, is once again making headlines for calling out Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage—and this time, he’s holding nothing back.
Pixar’s long-troubled Elio is now tracking for a devastating domestic box office opening, with early projections from The Hollywood Handle estimating the film will pull in just $35 million to $45 million in its debut weekend.
James Gunn’s Superman is shaping up to be one of the biggest box office events of the year, and possibly the biggest Superman debut of all time if projections are believed.
Marvel Studios may have a problem on its hands. According to multiple sources, the most recent test screenings of The Fantastic Four: First Steps were held earlier this week in Los Angeles—and the reactions are mixed. Though it’s still in the post-production phase, initial viewer feedback suggests the reboot might not be the triumphant return for Marvel’s First Family that Kevin Feige was hoping for.
A new rumor circulating online claims that Euphoria star Hunter Schafer—a biological male who identifies as female—is being considered for the role of Princess Zelda in Nintendo and Sony’s upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie. The rumor has sparked widespread debate among fans, due in part to the nature of Schafer’s public identity and what some see as a shift away from traditional casting.
Marvel’s biggest battles may no longer be on the big screen—they’re happening behind closed doors. New insider reports suggest deepening fractures between Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige and Disney CEO Bob Iger, as the company reels from a wave of box office disappointments, internal creative clashes, and a 2026 release slate that’s thinner than ever.
Jeff Sneider, a well-connected Hollywood insider, recently speculated that J.K. Rowling will inevitably sell the rights to Harry Potter to Warner Bros. Discovery. He cites precedents like George Lucas selling Star Wars to Disney and Barbara Broccoli handing off James Bond to Amazon.
His prediction? It’s not a question of if Rowling will sell Harry Potter—just when.
Viewer response to a recent Superman test screening may have led to sweeping changes for the upcoming James Gunn movie.
According to a report from World of Reel, major last-minute changes have rocked James Gunn’s Superman reboot, including the removal of nearly 25 to 30 minutes of footage, the replacement of an editor, and the addition of a second composer.