Guillermo del Toro Says Bleak House Spared by L.A. Fires
The Oscar-winning filmmaker said he toured his Los Angeles creative man cave Friday and rescued hundreds of objects from his private collection of curiosities and ghoulish props.
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Mel Gibson Says ‘Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Will Journey to Hell: “It’s an Acid Trip”
The director updated his 'Passion' sequel plans on Joe Rogan's podcast.
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Mohammad Rasoulof Sees Hope for Dissident Directors in ‘Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Oscar Campaign
The filmmaker's drama on the Women, Life, Freedom movement, banned in Iran, was submitted by Germany in the best international feature race: "It gives hope to all filmmakers working under repression."
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Los Angeles Fires Death Toll Reaches 11 as Firefighters Gain Ground Amid Low-Wind Reprieve
As the carnage from multiple blazes continues, weather agencies announced Friday that 2024 was officially the hottest year ever for Earth.
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Which International Films Will Rival ‘Emilia Pérez’ for the Oscar?
French director Jacques Audiard’s audacious transgender-crime-musical-drama is the clear international favorite, but a handful of other buzzy contenders will be hard for the Academy to ignore.
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Meet Hollywood’s Biggest Animation Advocates. (They’re Not Who You Think They Are)
From Dan Fogelman to Sian Heder, top personalities in Hollywood argue that movies like 'Inside Out 2' and 'The Wild Robot' are positively changing the culture.
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This Year’s International Oscar Dark Horses, From ‘Kneecap’ to ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’
Beyond the apparent locks for the shortlist, a number of titles — including a hilarious mock doc about Irish hip-hop hooligans, hand-drawn animation out of Pakistan and chilling period horror out of Austria — could make the cut.
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Is Nobody’s Second Fiddle
The 'Nickel Boys' actress specializes in supporting roles that steal the spotlight: “If we only know the figurehead and we don’t know the women who were doing the groundwork, it’s not the full truth.”
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Hoda Kotb Exits NBC’s ‘Today’ Show With Teary Goodbye, Thankful for “Ride of a Lifetime”
The emotional lynchpin of NBC’s morning news show was celebrated by her co-workers and fans like Oprah Winfrey on Friday after 17 years with the network franchise.
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Anthony Hopkins Homes Burnt Down Amid Pacific Palisades Wildfires
The Welsh actor and his wife owned two houses in the Palisades, both of which were destroyed by the blazes, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
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Chuck D Tells People to Stop Using Public Enemy’s “Burn Hollywood Burn” Song Amid L.A. Wildfires
“It has nothing to do with families losing everything they have in a natural disaster. Learn the history,” the hip-hop says of the politically charged track.
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Warner Bros. Discovery to Use Puppy Bowl For ‘Superman’ Marketing Push
Director James Gunn and his dog Ozu will debut a sneak preview of the film during the Puppy Bowl, with one dog receiving the "Krypto Super Play" award.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Hires Priya Aiyar as Chief Legal Officer
The exec will take over the role from longtime David Zaslav lieutenant Savalle Sims, who exited the company at the end of last year.
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Trump Sentenced in Hush Money Case But Judge Declines to Impose Punishment
The judgement cements the president-elect's felony conviction but allows him to return to the White House without the threat of a jail term or fine.
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Harry and Meghan Urge Others to Open Homes to L.A. Fire Victims: “People Have Been Left With Nothing”
The couple, who live in Montecito with their two children, said on Thursday: "If a friend, loved one or pet has to evacuate and you are able to offer them a safe haven in your home, please do."
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Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon Settles SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Payments
The agency announced the settlement Friday morning.
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Colm Meaney to Get Irish Academy Lifetime Achievement Honor
"I was truly shocked," the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' actor says about the honor that he will receive in Dublin on Feb. 14.
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Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox Pull the Plug on Venu Sports Streaming Venture
The sports-focused service will not move forward, the companies said Friday.
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