Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102 Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102 The Independent UK · Oct 6
Ana de Armas and Rawayana's Beto Montenegro Make Their Couple Debut at Paris Fashion Week - PHOTO & VIDEO Latina actress Ana de Armas and Rawayana's Beto Montenegro are no longer keeping their romance away from the spotlight. The Cuban-born Hollywood star and the Venezuelan musician made their most public appearance as a couple yet on Tuesday, Oct. 6, arriving together and holding hands ahead of the Louis Vuitton… Latin Times · Oct 6
What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news Bugs Bunny, meet SpongeBob Squarepants, and so much more The Independent UK · Oct 6
Kirk Douglas’ Beverly Hills home with 40+ celebrity autographs sells for $9M The iconic Beverly Hills estate of Kirk and Anne Douglas has been sold for a whopping $9.015 million, catching the attention of real estate enthusiasts. This cherished property showcases a garden path dotted with signatures from more than 40 famous personalities and has long been a meeting spot for the… The Times of India · Oct 6
GoT, Harry Potter, Batman & more: The $110 billion Hollywood gold mine Paramount just bought Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery brings some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises under one roof, from Batman, Superman and Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, Friends, Dune, The Lord of the Rings and The Matrix. The $110 billion deal also combines two major studios, streaming platforms and vast entertainment… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Paramount and Warner Bros complete merger to form Hollywood giant Skydance Two of America’s oldest film studios have completed their merger, bringing CNN, HBO and franchises including The Godfather and Harry Potter under one roof. Euronews · Oct 6
Inside Hollywood's biggest plot twist: How Paramount closed $110 billion Warner Bros deal to create Skydance Paramount Skydance finalized its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion after a prolonged bidding war. Following the merger, shares of Skydance began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker 'SKYD'. The deal faced scrutiny and opposition from various Hollywood figures and state attorneys general concerned… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Paramount closes deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, creating Hollywood giant Skydance Ellison’s Skydance bought Paramount for $8 billion last year, and very soon after turned its attention to Warner The Independent UK · Oct 6
Paramount closes $110 billion mega Warner Bros takeover; creates Hollywood powerhouse Skydance Paramount Skydance has completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating a major Hollywood entertainment company spanning film, television, streaming and news. The combined entity, named Skydance, will trade as SKYD on the New York Stock Exchange. CEO David Ellison will oversee strategy as the companies pursue $6… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Paramount and Warner Bros. to become one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here Skydance-owned Paramount is expected to close its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros The Independent UK · Oct 6
Rolling Loud Was Already Crazy Before Hollywood Showed Up: Inside the Festival That Became a Movie and the Chaos It Created- INTERVIEW Rolling Loud has never exactly been a controlled environment. There are tens of thousands of fans, mosh pits, multiple stages and some of hip-hop's biggest stars performing at the same time. For the editions of Rolling Loud used to make *Rolling Loud: The Movie*, organizers had to run a functioning… Latin Times · Oct 5
Snakes, bobcats, mountain lions: the secret animal world beneath the Hollywood sign An international symbol for the city, the sign is also hallmark of the region’s environmental richness The Guardian - US · Oct 5
“Adoption Has Always Been Close To My Heart”: Celebrity Supports Overlooked Shelter Pets While fans across the globe recognize Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson for playing Peeta Mellark in the dystopian franchise, his most rewarding role unfolds far away from movie cameras. The actor has built a quiet life as an intensely devoted pet parent, and his personal adoption journey highlights the incredible… Bored Panda · Oct 5
Michael Douglas slams 'snotty' nepo baby label Michael Douglas, the son of late Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas, detests the term 'nepo baby'. BANG Premier · Oct 5
We Got This Covered · Oct 4 Tony Gilroy debuts his movie at New York Film Festival. Then he blasts Paramount merger and what it means for the future of Hollywood: ‘It’s tragic’ Skydance has tentatively set October 6 to close the merger.
Fortune · Oct 4 ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is the biggest movie ever again, 7 years later—and it says a lot about the future of Hollywood’s IP machine Disney’s 7-year-old ‘Avengers: Endgame’ just grossed $126 million in a rerelease and retook the box office crown from ‘Avatar’.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 ‘It’s OK to love somebody when they’re not perfect’: how John Cena conquered Hollywood – and why he refuses to abandon Vince McMahon By embracing the role of amiable lunk, the wrestler turned actor has become an unlikely, and very modern, leading man. But does his relationship with the WWE, and its controversial former owner, risk tarnishing his brand?
International Business Times · Oct 3 Backlash Against Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Persists As Critics Say Deal Undermines Film Business. The merger, which is due to close on Tuesday, has caused concern amongst directors, actors and filmmakers that studio consolidation will hurt livelihoods, dampen creativity and drive up consumer costs.
The Times of India · Oct 3 Drew Barrymore-linked LA estate sells for $14.7M after six years on market Some Los Angeles homes accumulate history so naturally that the property itself begins to feel like a Hollywood character. This Beverly Hills estate is one of them. Once associated with legendary actor John Barrymore, the sprawling Spanish Colonial compound has now changed hands for $14.7 million, adding another filmmaker to…
The Independent UK · Oct 2 Luke Evans claims ‘several actors’ in Hollywood chose not to come out The Disney actor, 47, came out as gay early in his career
BANG Premier · Oct 2 Billie Lourd reveals surprising advice from late grandmother Debbie Reynolds Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds died from a stroke on December 28, 2016 - one day after her daughter, Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher, passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 2 So You Want to Be In Movies: 8 Easy Ways To Become an Extra You do not need an agent, a drama-school degree, or a move to Hollywood to appear in a movie or television show. Background acting, commonly called extra work, is one of the most accessible ways to experience a professional set while earning money.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Waud seeks Hollywood ending after Snakes on a Plane Film producer is certainly not a typical owner of the second favourite for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with Maltese Cross part of a remarkable script
Fortune · Oct 2 Ben Affleck says predictions that AI will wipe out jobs—or kill us all—are just propaganda: 'In fact, more people technically are being employed' Fears that AI could wipe out humanity are overblown, says Hollywood star Ben Affleck, who sold his AI startup to Netflix for $587 million earlier this year.
Evening Standard · Oct 2 Luke Evans knows ‘several actors’ in Hollywood who chose not to come out The actor came out as gay early in his career and admitted it ‘wasn’t easy’ being one of the few out stars for a long time.