Hollywood

Hollywood’s double-standard on Palestine: Why censor one side altogether?

Israel’s blatant human rights violations in Gaza, Hollywood appears to be deeply divided. While some speak out against the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives, others label pro-Palestinian voices as “antisemitic” — referring to hatred toward Jews. As a result, several celebrities — including Melissa Barrera and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — have faced backlash from Hollywood studios, with some even being fired or dropped by their agencies for expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments.

Trump taps Stallone, Gibson, and Voight as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to revitalise Hollywood

President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to rejuvenate Hollywood’s global influence by appointing Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as “special ambassadors” tasked with reviving the entertainment industry.

Justin Baldoni countersues Blake Lively, vows to unmask Hollywood’s ‘untouchable’ elite

Actor Justin Baldoni is preparing to countersue Blake Lively, alleging that her accusations of sexual harassment are unfounded and part of a deliberate smear campaign. The countersuit aims to challenge what Baldoni describes as baseless claims designed to damage his reputation.

Wizard of Oz shoes fetch $32.5 million at auction: Nostalgia doesn’t come cheap

Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold for $32.5M, symbolizing cinema's artistic legacy, nostalgia, and enduring storytelling power.

RDJ will sue if future Marvel execs attempt to recreate Iron Man with AI

Robert Downey Jr famously brought the iconic Marvel character Iron Man to life from 2008 to 2019, a role that concluded with Tony Stark’s emotional on-screen farewell in “Avengers: Endgame”. However, Downey has a sharp stance on any future attempts to resurrect his portrayal through artificial intelligence (AI).

5 movies that teach entrepreneurs more than business school ever could

While we enjoy movies of all sorts from thriller to comedy, some actually give us invaluable life lessons. If you are an entrepreneur or someone who wants to take on that path, these movies are definitely for you to watch.

Jackie Chan: Hong Kong action star and Paris Paralympics torchbearer

Kung-fu daredevil, Hollywood star and Guinness world-record holder, and now Hong Kong-born actor Jackie Chan is set to be a torchbearer in the lead-up to Wednesday's opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris.

Paris Olympics to close with Hollywood ending

Hollywood will help script a glittering ending to the Paris Olympics on Sunday with 14 gold medals to be decided before the French capital hands over the reins to 2028 hosts Los Angeles.

Asif Akbar’s ‘Boneyard’, starring Mel Gibson to release on July

Asif Akbar, an American film director of Bangladeshi origin, has made his mark in Hollywood with films like “Astro”, “The Commando”, and “Smoke Filled Lungs”. Last year, Bangladesh saw the release of his film “MR-9” from the Masood Rana series. 

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

Rarely seen Marilyn Monroe photos

Screen siren Marilyn Monroe is celebrated for her many faces, from barefoot starlet to sexy fashion icon. Here, we have compiled some of the Hollywood’s favorite blonde’s iconic photos.

January 30, 2016
January 30, 2016

‘Top Gun 2’ ready for takeoff?

The idea of a sequel to the cult 1980s movie has been flying around for years, but fans' wildest dreams seem to be getting steadily closer to reality.

January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016

'X-Files' actor Duchovny gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

"The X-Files" actor David Duchovny got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, a day after the cult television series returned to small screens to fanfare in the US.

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

The Revenant storms to top of US box office

The Revenant storms to the top of the US box office in a weekend affected by the East Coast snow storm.

January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016

Razzies nominations 2016: Fifty Shades of grey, Pixels lead the worst of the year

The Razzies single out Hollywood’s worst productions in 2015 a day before the industry honours the best movies of the year with the Academy Award nominations.

January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016

Priyanka may star in 'Baywatch'

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is in talks to join Hollywood actors Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in the upcoming film "Baywatch", based on the 1990s TV series about California lifeguards.

January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016

DiCaprio happy leaders taking climate change more seriously

Leonardo DiCaprio, Hollywood actor and an environmental activist is feeling optimistic now that the debate over climate change has started to wane and world leaders are finally starting to take it more seriously, reports ABC News.

January 6, 2016
January 6, 2016

Confirmed: Deepika goes to Hollywood

Director DJ Caruso, who is helming the third piece of Diesel’s 2002 action flick “xXx”, confirms in a twitter chat with fans that Deepika will be seen in that project, titled “XXX: The return of Xander Cage”.

January 3, 2016
January 3, 2016

New 'The Walking Dead' mid-season trailer airs

"The Walking Dead" returns on February 14, 2016.

December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015

'The X-Files' promo video 'Re-Opened' released, 21 minutes long

Fox has released a 21-minute-long video called "Re-Opened", in which fans get a glimpse at each of the new episodes and those unfamiliar with the cult series can familiarise themselves with its history.