Writers Guild Leader Suggests Studios Will Make Deal “Either Together or Separately” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
WGA Picket in New York Doubles as Unionization Effort for Animation Writers: “We Are Going to Get This God***n Industry Organized” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The Tuesday event saw upwards of 100 WGA and SAG-AFTRA members, non-union writers and other supporters marching in the rain as they showed solidarity with the medium's east coast writers.
Writers Guild Leader Suggests Studios Will Make Deal “Either Together or Separately” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Chris Keyser added in a pointed speech that lasted over 17 minutes that when it comes to the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA negotiations, "there is no winner or loser. It’s just a deal."
Zachary Levi Says ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Critics Rating Was “Oddly and Perplexingly Low” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The actor opens up about being taken aback by the film's reviews following its box office flop, saying, "People were insanely unkind.”
Box Office: ‘Sound of Freedom’ to Play in Movie Theaters Overseas (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The faith-based political thriller has already sold more than $127 million worth of tickets at the U.S. box office, making it the sleeper hit of the summer season.
David Simon Reacts to Carlos Macci getting 30 months in prison in Michael K. Williams’ Death (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Carlos Macci, 72, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for being part of a four-man crew that sold a lethal bag of fentanyl-laced heroin to Williams in 2021. According to The New York Times, the judge said that “while she sympathized with Mr. Macci’s troubles, the deadly toll of fentanyl and his decision to keep selling...
Paramount’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Has Film Sequel, TV Series in the Works (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The news comes ahead of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies opening the computer-generated animated tentpole in theaters Aug. 2.
As Stars Strike, Streamers Debate Shelving Shows (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
With talent unable to do press and content pipelines at risk of running dry, executives at every major streamer are quietly debating the pros and cons of holding back completed series.
This Startup Wants to Create an AI-Generated CNN (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Channel 1 News, from former 'Tosh.0' veteran Scott Zabielski and entrepreneur Adam Mosam, plans to use generative AI to create personalized newscasts.
Influencers Navigate Strike Minefield (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Caught between strict SAG-AFTRA rules and their need to work with studios to create content, Hollywood-focused social media stars are feeling the squeeze: “It's kind of an ultimatum.”
Box Office: ‘Barbie’ Struts to Record $26.1M Monday for Warner Bros. (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Greta Gerwig's movie will race pass the $200 million mark at the domestic box office Tuesday, while Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' will clear $100 million.
Why SAG-AFTRA’s Streaming Revenue Sharing Proposal for Casts Was Flatly Rejected by AMPTP (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The union would like performers "to share in the rewards of a successful show, without bearing any of the risk," the group that lobbies for studios says.
’13 Reasons Why’ Star Tommy Dorfman Reveals Paltry First Season Earnings: “This is Why We Strike” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The actress revealed she barely qualified for insurance while working on the hit Netflix show.
Topless Florence Pugh Scene in ‘Oppenheimer’ Digitally Censored (With a CGI Black Dress) in Middle East, India (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The actress was given extra computer-generated clothes in one scene in order to secure a release without cuts being made.
‘Rick and Morty’ Team Gives Update on Recasting Process Following Justin Roiland’s Dismissal (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Roiland, whose exit from the Adult Swim series was announced in January in light of domestic abuse charges, had voiced the title characters since its 2013 launch.
Comic-Con Averted an Apocalypse Despite Two Strikes (and Little Hollywood) (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Comic books took center stage for the first time in more than a decade as directors stepped in — sometimes awkwardly — for their stars: "I don’t have anything to say, so I don’t know why we’re here."
Zoe Saldaña Hopes ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Is a Spiritual Successor to ‘Sicario’ (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Saldaña, who joins the long list of movie stars to lead a Taylor Sheridan series, also talks about the conclusion of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.'
Zoe Saldaña Hopes ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Is a Spiritual Successor to ‘Sicario’ (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Saldaña, who joins the long list of movie stars to lead a Taylor Sheridan series, also talks about the conclusion of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.'
‘Futurama’ Review: New Episodes on Hulu Are Fun Fan Service, but Not Much More (And That’s OK) (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
After runs on Fox and Comedy Central, Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's animated sci-fi comedy leaps into the bold new frontier of streaming.
Streaming Services Beware: A Crackdown Is Coming on “Cancellation Trickery” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
‘Rick and Morty’ Team Gives Update on Recasting Process Following Justin Roiland’s Dismissal (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
AMC Theatres Drops Variable Pricing Plan That Charged More for Better Seats (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
A Casual Viewer’s Guide to the SAG-AFTRA Strike (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Why are actors on strike? What does 'The Nanny' have to do with it? How will movies and TV shows be affected?
Box Office Milestone: ‘Sound of Freedom’ Crosses $100M in U.S. (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The faith-based political thriller is from Angel Studios, home of 'The Chosen.'