The Latest Breaking News from Hollywood

‘Barbenheimer’ conquers box office with $235m opening

Barbie and Oppenheimer deliver a boost to Hollywood amid strike and sluggish start to the summer at the box office.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Universal Studios fined for trimming trees that were shading striking actors and writers from extreme heat

Officials said the Hollywood giant had not obtained a permit for the pruning - but could only impose a fine of $250 due to ‘outdated laws’

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Departing Batley boss Craig Lingard says Wembley trip ‘our own Hollywood script’

The Bulldogs will face Halifax Panthers in 1895 Cup final on August 12.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

‘Bargaining for our very existence’: why the battle over AI is being fought in Hollywood

The ramifications of artificial intelligence are of concern to the actors and writers on strike – from big stars to bit players

The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2023

Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy on Oppenheimer: ‘Taking that risk on behalf of us all – there’s nothing bigger than that’

The blockbuster director and ‘Peaky Blinders’ star talk to Jacob Stolworthy about bringing to life the man who masterminded the creation of the atomic bomb

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Casting Controversy: Non-Jew Chosen To Play Jewish Physicist Oppenheimer

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's decision sparks debate over representation in Hollywood

Zenger · Jul 22, 2023

AI is the wild card in Hollywood's strikes. Here's an explanation of its unsettling role

Getting control of the use of artificial intelligence is a central issue in the current strikes of Hollywood's actors and writers

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Brian Cox rages against ‘scary’ AI at SAG-AFTRA solidarity rally in London: ‘That is the worst aspect’

‘Succession’ star attended UK actors’ union rally in support of historic Hollywood shutdown

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Wait, Is Dune: Part Two Going To Be Delayed For The Labor Strikes Even Though It’s Finished?

Here's why Dune: Part Two might be delayed amidst the Hollywood strikes despite the film already being completed.

Cinemablend · Jul 21, 2023

Brian Cox and Andy Serkis among actors in Leicester Square in solidarity with Hollywood strikers

Succession’s Brian Cox and Lord of the Rings’ Andy Serkis were among protesters

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023