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. 

June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020

‘A product of its time’: ‘Gone with the Wind’ removed from HBO Max

Considered a Hollywood classic, Civil War epic “Gone with the Wind” has been taken off HBO Max following calls for it to be removed from the US streaming service.

May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018

Films to look forward to

For movie lovers, summer is a time of great meals, often with huge casts and even larger special effects all fighting for their attention.

May 25, 2018
May 25, 2018

Harvey Weinstein charged with rape

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is arraigned in a New York court, charged with rape and a criminal sex act on two women, nearly eight months after his career imploded in a blaze of accusations that triggered the #MeToo movement.

March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018

'Black Panther' surpasses 'Tomb Raider' for fifth box office crown

Disney-Marvel's "Black Panther" maintains its momentum at the domestic box office, winning its fifth consecutive weekend with $27 million from 3,834 locations.

March 17, 2018
March 17, 2018

Oscars Academy chief John Bailey faces harassment allegations

The president of the Academy of Motion Pictures, the body that hands out the Oscars, is being investigated for sexual misconduct, Hollywood trade publications reports.

March 5, 2018
March 5, 2018

Peele, Del Toro win at an Oscars full of change

A sense of change is palpable at the 90th Academy Awards as Hollywood seeks to confront the post-Harvey Weinstein era and pivot to a vision of a more inclusive movie business.

January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018

14 movies to look forward to in 2018

We have seen some great movies in 2017. Whenever we look back at an outgoing year, we movie lovers often judge how it was based on the quality and quantity of movies we saw. Now, let us have a look on what we have in store for us in the incoming year 2018.

December 31, 2017
December 31, 2017

Best Movies of 2017

As the New Year waits with new things in store, let’s take a tour back to the good movies the passing year presented us with.

December 23, 2017
December 23, 2017

Top 5 Most Talked About Hollywood Celebrities of 2017

Wonder Woman has been one of the most successful films of 2017, currently grossing at over $82 million worldwide. A huge part of this success comes from the woman who has made Princess Diana of Themyscira come to life: Gal Gadot.

October 20, 2017
October 20, 2017

Love thy colleague, but not too much

Harvey Weinstein, powerful Hollywood producer and enthusiast of massages from women not wanting to give massages. Here's how and why not to be that guy.