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. 

December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015

Russell Crowe blasts airline

Actor Russell Crowe lashes out at an airline on Twitter, after they refused to let his son's hoverboards on board.

December 27, 2015
December 27, 2015

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' to top $1 billion in ticket sales

The Force remains strong with the new "Star Wars" movie, which is on track to top $1 billion in global ticket sales this weekend, making it the fastest-ever film to reach that level.

December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015

Richard Marx and Daisy Fuentes tie the knot

Richard Marx and Daisy Fuentes wed in a pre-Christmas ceremony in Aspen, Colorado.

December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015

Tarantino gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, just days before the release of his latest movie "The Hateful Eight."

December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015

Star Wars smashes US box office record

Star Wars: The Force Awakens smashes the record for the biggest box office debut weekend in North America with ticket sales of $238m (£159.7m).

December 20, 2015
December 20, 2015

Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry dating?

Actors Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry, who played a couple on the hit sitcom "Friends", are reportedly dating in real life.

December 19, 2015
December 19, 2015

Watch: 'Kung Fu Panda 3' spins third trailer

A US, Canadian and Chinese theatrical release date of January 29, 2016 has been set for the DreamWorks Animation and China Film co-production, with a wider international roll-out scheduled in March.

December 19, 2015
December 19, 2015

Star Wars breaks opening night box office record

The new Star Wars film has set a new opening night box office record in the US and Canada, industry experts say.

December 15, 2015
December 15, 2015

Star Wars: Force Awakens gets world premiere

The eagerly-awaited latest addition in the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens, has its world premiere in Los Angeles.

December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015

In the Heart of the Sea sinks at box office

Ron Howard's ocean epic In the Heart of the Sea has flopped at the US box office, making just $11m (£7.25m) after debuting in more than 3,000 cinemas.