John Cena reveals why he prefers wrestling to acting WWE legend turned Hollywood megastar John Cena has admitted he likes wrestling more than acting. BANG Premier · Jul 23
WGA Files for Injunction to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Ahead of 3 Aug Court Date The Writers Guild of America is legally challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over reduced competition and writer compensation. A court hearing is set for 3 August. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Microdrama Mania Hits Hollywood as Four New Studios and Deals Launch in a Single Day In a single day, four Hollywood studios launched vertical video ventures, marking a significant shift towards short-form mobile storytelling as a core production focus. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Bruce Willis Makes Rare Public Appearance Surrounded by Family Support Amid Dementia Battle Bruce Willis was recently seen in Los Angeles, offering a rare glimpse of the actor as he battles frontotemporal dementia. His family remains a strong support system, advocating for dementia awareness International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Hollywood has a creativity problem, and cheaper filmmaking tools could finally fix it Why new apps like Spark Story could lead to more films like Obsession and Backrooms. Creative Bloq · Jul 22
Was Kaylee Hottle Born Deaf? The Truth About the 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Actress That Fans Are Searching For Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actress known for her role as Jia in the 'Godzilla' franchise, has died at 18 following a car accident. Her portrayal brought authentic representation to Hollywood. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
A once wary Hollywood slowly warms to AI NEW YORK — Once wary of artificial intelligence (AI), Hollywood is now striking up partnerships with AI start-ups and weaving the technology into productions more and more openly, all while insisting the creative process itself will remain untouched. Bangkok Post · Jul 22
'He's an analog man in a digital AI world': Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ made back its $250M budget in 3 days without industrywide AI cost cutting The three-hour epic and Nolan’s $6 billion personal box office record show how the director is his own franchise and a counter to the AI age. Fortune · Jul 21
Kaylee Hottle, Deaf 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Star, Dies at 18 After Tragic Maryland Car Crash Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actress known for her role in 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' has tragically died in a car crash in Maryland. Her passing is mourned by fans and the deaf community. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Quote of the Day by Javier Bardem: ‘We live in a world of denial, and we don't…’ – Oscar-winning actor on why truth has become harder to recognize Actor Javier Bardem's decade-old quote about denial and truth remains relevant today. He noted that people avoid uncomfortable realities and struggle to discern facts. The digital age amplifies misinformation, making critical thinking essential for everyone. Bardem's words encourage questioning information and confronting reality directly. This message calls for intellectual humility… The Economic Times · Jul 21
Christopher Nolan was rejected from film school as a teen. Today, the Oscar-winning director behind ‘The Odyssey’ is worth $250 million Before Christopher Nolan became one of Hollywood’s most successful directors, he faced rejection: 'Film school didn’t want me.' Fortune · Jul 20
Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. Branded 'Foolish Provocateurs' After Christopher Nolan Epic Secures £155m Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is projected to open at £155m worldwide, as Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are mocked as 'foolish provocateurs' over their failed 'go woke, go broke' warnings. International Business Times UK · Jul 19
Quote of the day by Terry Crews: "Consistency is more important than ..." - the lesson on discipline, failure and why perfection can make people give up Two people can start the exact same new habit on the exact same Monday and end up in completely different places six months later. One aims for a flawless version of it from day one, misses that standard within the first week, and quietly stops. The other shows up in… The Times of India · Jul 19
Backrooms and Obsession changed the rules of filmmaking – now the tools are finally catching up Lightcraft CEO and co-founder Eliot Mack says new creators need the tools to match their ambition. Creative Bloq · Jul 18
Bored Panda · Jul 17 Hit 2000s Show Sparks Fresh Body Standards Debate After Surprising Image Goes Viral Two Decades Later Many viewers argued that while trends have changed, the pressure on actresses never really disappeared.
Space · Jul 17 'Aliens' at 40: Here are 26 reasons why James Cameron's sequel is still the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time Sorry, "Predator", but four decades later, this is still the sub-genre's high watermark
Reason · Jul 17 With The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan Earns His Place as Hollywood's Great Liberal Humanist It's not woke. It's a rousing analog epic about cracks in the liberal order.
PC Gamer · Jul 16 I love that Matt Damon once turned down 'a bunch of money' to appear in a Bourne game because they wouldn't make it more like Myst A Fortnite skin based Damon's character in The Odyssey seems to be the actor's first official videogame likeness.
The Conversation · Jul 16 Friday essay: I’ve been reading The Odyssey my whole life. Nolan’s film version is exhilarating – but not perfect I first read The Odyssey during the summer holidays when I was 15 years old. Parked under the shade of the mulberry tree in our Brisbane backyard, I would read, grab a few mulberries, then read some more, my fingers sometimes staining the pages dark purple. It was a secondhand…
The Economic Times · Jul 16 Matt Damon reveals the diet change behind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to reach his lightest weight since high school : 'I literally stopped eating...' Matt Damon Odyssey diet: Matt Damon adopted a gluten-free diet for his role in The Odyssey. This significant lifestyle change helped him achieve his lightest weight since high school. He found that eliminating gluten greatly improved his overall health and well-being. The actor continues this dietary regimen long after filming…
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Thierry Henry sends England a pointed Lionel Messi message: ‘Don’t wake the beast’ Relatively quiet for the majority of the match, Messi came alive to set up both of Argentina’s late goals against England and send his nation to a second consecutive World Cup final
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 James Franco Claims He Has 'Real Alien' Footage on TikTok, Sparking Movie Stunt Rumours James Franco's TikTok videos claiming 'real alien' footage have sparked online debate, with some suggesting it's a film stunt. The saga has reignited interest in Franco's career and intentions.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Once-canceled celebrities are back in the spotlight in record time — and that’s on us IN FOCUS: Louis CK is back with a new Netflix comedy special, and Kevin Spacey is feeling ‘much more welcomed’ in Hollywood. The impact of past scandals — even serious allegations of sexual misconduct — that once would have killed careers appears to be receding, Bruce Golding explores why
BANG Premier · Jul 15 George Lucas delivers verdict on AI in movies as he blasts Hollywood for giving fans too much power Star Wars creator George Lucas believes artificial intelligence (AI) is the "future" of movie making, because it makes the process "much easier", but he isn't a fan of Hollywood using focus groups to find out what fans think of a film before it is released.
Bored Panda · Jul 14 Hollywood Bias Exposed By Fans After Stephen King’s Horror Classic Reboot Triggers Outrage With First Look Reboot of Stephen King's novel sparks backlash as fans argue Hollywood still can't get it right despite multiple attempts.