In recent news, it has been confirmed that Sony Picture Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra has been in discussions with Apollo Global Management regarding a potential acquisition of Paramount. This move comes amidst exclusive talks between Skydance/Redbird Capital and Paramount Global’s majority shareholder National Amusements. The deal being considered is said to be an all-cash offer
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In a recent interview at the HistFest in London, actor Brian Cox did not hold back when sharing his thoughts on Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s film. Cox criticized Phoenix’s performance, calling it “terrible” and “appalling.” He went on to express his belief that he could have done a better job
Zendaya not only stars in Luca Guadagnino’s movie, Challengers, but she is also a producer for the film written by Justin Kuritzkes. At the premiere in LA, Zendaya opened up about her experience working with Guadagnino on the film. She spoke highly of Guadagnino’s brilliance and his deep understanding of characters. Zendaya mentioned that Guadagnino
Film Independent recently announced the screenwriters selected for the 26th edition of its Screenwriting Lab, an intensive program aimed at providing individualized story and career development for screenwriters with fiction feature scripts. This year, Omer Ben Shachar, Mary Dauterman, MG Evangelista, Naomi Iwamoto, Thomas Kivney, Juan Paulo Laserna, and Jhanvi Motla were chosen for the
The 2024 Writers Guild Awards were a night of celebration and recognition for outstanding achievements in film and television. The event, which was delayed due to an industry-wide strike, took place in Los Angeles and New York simultaneously. The big winners of the night included Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction, both
Ron Thompson, a beloved character actor with a career spanning decades, passed away at the age of 83 in Los Angeles. He was known for his role in the iconic film American Pop and his portrayal of Detective Nopke in Baretta. Thompson’s journey in the entertainment industry started with a brief stint as a rock
Actor Ryan Paevey recently took to social media to share his thoughts on the entertainment industry and his future in acting. Despite his success in the industry, Paevey expressed feeling disillusioned with the world of acting, citing “fake friends and empty promises” as reasons for his decision to potentially take a break from filming. Paevey’s
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is gearing up for its 40th annual event, set to take place in Santa Barbara, California, from February 4 to February 15. The festival organizers have announced that this year’s event will run for 12 days in honor of reaching this significant milestone. Roger Durling, the executive director of
The recent announcement that Peter Dinklage will be voicing the character of Dr. Dillamond in the upcoming film adaptation of the musical Wicked has generated a significant amount of buzz. Along with a star-studded cast including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jeff Goldblum, Dinklage’s involvement in the project has piqued the interest of fans and
John Cena, the WWE star turned actor, recently shared his thoughts on the long-standing feud between Fast & Furious co-stars, Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. In a conversation on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, Cena didn’t shy away from addressing the behind-the-scenes drama. He acknowledged the rumors surrounding the tension between the two actors and