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. 

October 5, 2017
October 5, 2017

Kate Winslet to reunite with James Cameron in “Avatar” sequels

Kate Winslet has come on board James Cameron's “Avatar” sequels, reuniting with the director two decades after they collaborated on “Titanic”.

April 22, 2017
April 22, 2017

Salman Khan refuses to leave 'home' for Hollywood

Indian superstar Salman Khan says he is not interested to leave his home for Hollywood.

October 25, 2016
October 25, 2016

Karate Olympic debut shines light on martial art

Hollywood may have kicked karate onto the world stage, but its first-ever Olympic inclusion at the Tokyo 2020 Games promises to shine a light on the rich history of the discipline.

October 5, 2016
October 5, 2016

Kevin Hart stole David Beckham's biker boot

Actor Kevin Hart says he loves nice footwear and stole former football star David Beckham's "dirty biker boot".

September 4, 2016
September 4, 2016

Actor Liev Schreiber takes 800 punches to make boxer drama credible

Actor Liev Schreiber says he took around 800 punches when filming "The Bleeder" to make the boxing drama more credible and to not upset the prize fighter whose real life story it portrayed.

July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016

[WATCH] Trailer of 'xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage'

Paramount Pictures has unleashed a trailer for its upcoming action blockbuster movie "xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage," the latest in the franchise of films based on the missions of government operative Xander Cage.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

Watch the trailer for Mel Gibson's ‘Blood Father'

The official trailer has been released for upcoming Mel Gibson movie "Blood Father."

June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016

Priyanka showing the world what Bollywood can do

Priyanka Chopra is tipped to pick up the Best Supporting Actress gong at this weekend's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, but she currently hasn't signed any more Hindi films.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Britain underestimating number of child abuse victims: David Schwimmer

Hollywood actor David Schwimmer says Britain is underestimating the number of children who are victims of sexual abuse.

June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016

How Warcraft stormed the box office in China

First it was on your computer, then a cinema near you and now World Of Warcraft (WoW) is taking over China.