Bette Midler on Her Life of Raunch and Rock ‘n’ Roll: “I Had Such Fun”
A quarter-century ago, frustrated by Hollywood’s paucity of good roles for middle-aged women, Bette Milder renounced the industry, declaring, “Movies are over for me.” Today, at 78, with a new comedy in theaters and a handful of other flicks burbling in development, she’s obviously had second thoughts. “When did I say that?” she asks. “I […]
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New Children’s and Family Film Category Among Changes for Upcoming BAFTA 2025 Film Awards
The British Academy has unveiled the latest annual changes and tweaks to its rules for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards. Among the additions is a new award for children’s and family films, an expansion of theatrical requirements for best film, and a new points system for the outstanding British film category. Previously presented at the […]
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Oscars 2025: Austria, Ireland Name International Feature Contenders
The international Oscars race has begun. Ireland and Austria have put up their national contenders for the 2025 Academy Awards in the best international feature category. And the two movies could hardly be more different. For its Oscar contender, Austria has selected The Devil’s Bath, Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s inspired-by-history feminist horror film. Ireland […]
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U.K. Government Probes BBC on Huw Edwards: What Did the Broadcaster Know and When?
The U.K. government has “raised concerns” with the BBC after Huw Edwards, once the broadcaster’s highest-paid news anchor and most recognizable presenter, pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children earlier this week. The 62-year-old, who led landmark coverage for the BBC, including its announcement of Queen Elizabeth II’s death and the London 2012 Olympics, […]
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Locarno’s Director on His Love of Celluloid, Building a Community Around “the Pleasure of Cinema”
The Locarno International Film Festival likes to call itself the “world capital of auteur cinema,” and while the Swiss event cannot claim the star power or industry heft of Cannes, Venice or Toronto, when it comes to the celebration of pure cinema, Locarno has few peers. For the 77th Locarno fest, which runs Aug. 7-17, […]
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‘The O.C.’: Rachel Bilson, Creator Josh Schwartz Celebrate Anniversary With Surprise L.A. Concert
Rachel Bilson and a few close friends welcomed fans back to The O.C. Bilson, who starred on the Fox teen drama series The O.C. as Summer Roberts, was joined by show creator Josh Schwartz and executive producer Stephanie Savage on Wednesday in West Hollywood to celebrate the 21st birthday of the fondly remembered program that […]
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Tokyo Film Festival Reveals 2024 Competition Jury Members
The full competition jury for the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival has been revealed. On Friday, festival organizers announced that Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To, Hungarian filmmaker Ildikó Enyedi, Japanese actress Ai Hashimoto and French actress Chiara Mastroianni will be members of the 2024 main competition jury alongside previously announced jury president Tony Leung. To, […]
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‘Trap’ Review: A Wily Josh Hartnett Propels M. Night Shyamalan’s Moderately Entertaining Thriller
In the director's latest film, a father and daughter attend a pop concert that becomes part of a ploy to catch a deadly serial killer.
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Jeremy Renner Says He Blew Up Robert Downey Jr.’s Phone After Doctor Doom Reveal at Comic-Con
Jeremy Renner was just as shocked as Marvel fans when Robert Downey Jr. revealed at Comic-Con that he would be playing Doctor Doom in the next two Avengers movies. The Mayor of Kingstown star told Us Weekly this week that he “had no idea” his fellow actor and friend would be taking on the villain […]
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How to Watch Trampoline at the 2024 Paris Olympics Online for Free
U.S. viewers can stream Olympic trampoline (also known as trampoline gymnastics and trampolining) on August 2 for both women and men via Peacock and other cable TV streaming services listed below. Here’s the full schedule for watching the trampoline gymnasts at the summer games, plus how to catch all the action, including online for free. At […]
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Vince Vaughn on Why His R-Rated Comedies Aren’t Made Anymore: “People in Charge Don’t Want to Get Fired”
Vince Vaughn feels Hollywood executives “overthink it” when it comes to developing the types of R-rated comedies the actor is famously known for. The Curb Your Enthusiasm actor, who rose to fame in the late ’90s and early 2000s with his hard R-rated movies such as Wedding Crashers, Old School and Swingers, recently shared on […]
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‘Dreams in Nightmares’ Review: Shatara Michelle Ford’s Queer Road Movie Is Equal Parts Soothing and Opaque
The 'Test Pattern' director's latest, which premiered at BlackStar Film Festival, follows a group of queer Black femmes journeying across America's heartland in search of their friend.
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Hollywood Basic Crafts Overwhelmingly Ratify New Deal With Studios and Streamers
Quelling fears of another strike in entertainment, Hollywood Basic Crafts coalition members on Thursday voted to ratify their unions’ new three-year deal with major studios and streamers. Each of the Basic Craft Locals saw overwhelming ratification by their respective memberships: LiUNA! Local 724 with 96 percent; IBEW Local 40 with 92 percent; OPCMIA Local 755 […]
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Olympics Supercharges Max Streaming Growth in Europe (Exclusive)
Warner Bros. Discovery is Max-ing out on the Olympics. Over the first five days of the Paris Olympics, viewership and subscriber growth on WBD’s Max streaming platform in Europe has outpaced expectations, boding well for the streamer’s prospects as it expands its continental footprint. Official figures, supplied to The Hollywood Reporter, show that, so far, […]
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NFL’s $4.7B Loss in “Sunday Ticket” Trial Overturned
In a stunning twist, a federal judge has overturned a $4.7 billion verdict against the National Football League, whose broadcast model was found in a jury trial to have violated antitrust laws. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez granted the NFL’s bid to void the verdict, finding that some of the testimony from experts who testified […]
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5 Times Snoop Dogg Proved Himself a National Treasure at the 2024 Olympics
Snoop Dogg’s latest side quest, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, has proven to be an unforgettable one, not only for the legendary rapper but also for fans across the United States. The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” artist, who’s been in Paris helping NBC with its primetime coverage, could arguably be Team USA’s biggest fan. […]
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Sandy Bresler, Jack Nicholson’s Longtime Agent, Dies at 87
Sandy Bresler, who served as Jack Nicholson’s agent and spokesman for more than 60 years, died Thursday in Santa Monica after a short illness, his family announced. He was 87. Bresler first met the eventual three-time Oscar winner when both were serving in the California Air National Guard. He began representing the actor in 1961 […]
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GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis Under Fire After New York Times Investigation Into Spending, Expenses
GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis is under fire following an investigation published Thursday by The New York Times focused on her spending and expenses as the nonprofit’s long-serving president and CEO. The piece details months of expense reports, lavish travel costs, a rental in popular summer vacation destination Provincetown, Massachusetts, and a home office renovation paid […]
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