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Jewish Entertainment Figures Rally to Defend Mark Ruffalo After Accusations of Antisemitism
More than 180 Jewish artists, writers, academics, and religious leaders have rallied behind Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused the actor of invoking “antisemitic tropes” while opposing its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel in the Works From Kate Hudson at Paramount
If Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. goes through, David Ellison has promised exhibitors 30 movies annually. That commitment may help prove that the romantic comedy is not dead—it has merely been sleeping.
Scaffolding Removed From Muppet Vision Theater, Does Not Yet Resemble Monstropolis Glob Concept Art
A new Monstropolis Glob Theater update shows another stage of construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Scaffolding has come down from the clock tower and main entrance facade of the former Muppet*Vision 3D theater. The building will become the Glob Theater as part...
Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized Days After Her Death
Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was apparently vandalized only a week after the beloved singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist died at the age of 80. The star, located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, had become a gathering place for grieving...
Halo Composer Marty O’Donnell Vows To Protect Gamers’ Ownership Rights In Congress
Marty O’Donnell has pledged to defend gamers’ ownership rights if voters send him to Congress, arguing that publishers may be engaging in conduct that is “next to fraudulent” when they sell products without providing consumers the control or ownership they reasonably...
Sherman Bros Tribute Removed From Disneyland Main Street
Disneyland has removed its tribute to legendary songwriters Richard and Robert Sherman from the Main Street Cinema, bringing the exhibit’s roughly 13-month run to an end.
Universal Studios Japan is Reportedly Getting an Expansion
Universal Studios Japan is reportedly considering an expansion that would add about 60,000 square meters of land beside the existing theme park in Osaka. Japanese newspaper Nihon Keizai Shimbun, commonly known as Nikkei, reported the proposed development on August 28,...
Julie Andrews Has Announced Her Retirement From Acting
For more than seven decades, Julie Andrews has embodied poise, grace, and quiet strength for generations of moviegoers. Now, at age 90, she says she is ready to retire from on-screen acting.
PlayStation Holding State of Play on September 3 Featuring Final Fantasy VII Revelation
PlayStation is preparing to showcase its upcoming slate of games during two State of Play presentations later this week.
Disneyland Adds Tribute to Jack Kirby to Marvel Avengers Campus
Disneyland has added a permanent tribute to legendary comic book artist and storyteller Jack Kirby at Avengers Campus.
Lanterns Writer Uses HBO’s Watchmen to Dismiss Fan Backlash of Episode 3
The writer behind one of Lanterns’ most controversial episodes was preparing for backlash before it even aired. Vanessa Baden Kelly, who wrote Lanterns Episode 3, “OutKast,” told TheWrap that she spent the morning of her interview reading negative Reddit reactions to...
Howard Stern Signs Big Deal With Warner Bros. After Decimating Staff With Layoffs
Howard Stern is bringing The Howard Stern Show to HBO Max, giving the veteran broadcaster the worldwide television platform that once would have appeared incompatible with his outsider identity. Beginning September 17, HBO Max will release weekly filmed adaptations of...