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It’s no longer unusual for a hit movie to come from outside the Hollywood system, with upstart player Angel Studios scoring with Sound of Freedom three years ago, or Taylor Swift going directly to AMC Theatres for her blockbuster Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie. Now AMC Entertainment is launching a new distribution company to allow movies without traditional distributors to run on its screens. The new label, titled Leawood Films, will distribute and market films for established and emerging filmmakers. But unlike The Eras Tour, starring the biggest musician in the world, the company is not necessarily aiming for…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Billie Eilish’s brother and collaborator Finneas married Claudia Sulewski over the weekend, and numerous A-listers were in attendance. And according to one report, a certain celebrity couple seemed to be experiencing some major tension. In photographs obtained by the Daily Mail, Justin and Hailey seem to be engaged in a serious-looking conversation during the festivities. Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brianna Bryson/WireImage) At one point, the two appeared to be standing far apart from the rest of the…
The Sphere in Las Vegas is adding what the company says are “new and expanded 4D effects” to its reimagining of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. The Sphere version of the film has grossed north of $450 million since it launched a year ago, and the venue says that tickets are now on sale into early 2027. The film combines the Sphere’s vast screen with effects in the venue, including fire, falling apples and a tornado that forms inside the room. The enhanced effects will include new animatronic winged monkeys that will fly over the audience; additional pyrotechnic…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Brandi Glanville admits that she’s a “hypocrite” for her take on Kim Zolciak’s latest family crisis. As we reported, the former RHOA star’s teenage son, KJ Biermann, was arrested on serious felony charges of aggravated sexual battery and sodomy. Even though Brandi admits that she probably shouldn’t be weighing in, she is anyway. She says that her perspective as a “Boy Mom” gives her a different view. How so? On her ‘Unfiltered’ podcast, Brandi Glanville opened up about a controversial topic: Kim Zolciak’s son’s charges. (Image Credit: YouTube) What did Brandi Glanville say about Kim Zolciak…
If Governor Gavin Newsom decides to sign a bill attempting to lure more postproduction work to California, $10 million has been earmarked to launch the effort, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The news arrives after AB 2319, a bill aiming to support post work on projects that currently aren’t incentivized by California, passed the state legislature on Sunday. The state Senate voted to advance the bill, carried by Assemblymember Nick Schultz, with 65 members in support and two in opposition. The legislation aims to complement existing support in California for postproduction. Projects that shoot in the state are already eligible…
Reading Time: 3 minutes What did Bill Maher say about Dolly Parton? The late great country singer, actress, and philanthropist was essentially universally beloved. There are few better contrasts to Parton than the divisive HBO host and podcaster. Just days after her passing, Maher took a stick to a hornet’s nest. Is it any surprise that people are roasting him? Alleged ‘comedian’ Bill Maher performed his monologue on August 28, 2026. (Image Credit: HBO) What did Bill Maher say about Dolly Parton? For many of us, Bill Maher is someone we only have to think about once per week at…
Disney and The Pokémon Company International have struck a distribution deal that will bring both a new and a classic animated series to Disney+. The streamer, and sibling cable channel Disney XD, have picked up a stop-motion series called Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu for a 2027 premiere. The deal also includes rights to Pokémon the Series: The Beginning, the first animated series featuring Ash, Pikachu and the rest of the foundational Pokémon characters. It’s now streaming on Disney+ and began airing on Disney XD earlier in August. Disney and The Pokémon Company announced the deal Friday…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Harald was Europe’s oldest living monarch. At 89, the king of Norway has died. He is succeeded by his son, Haakon, who is currently embroiled in a family scandal. The late king had a reputation as a reformer. He actually fled Norway and lived in the United States as a child. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon Magnus (L) and His Majesty King Harald of Norway attend the opening of the Total Defence Year 2026 on February 11. (Photo Credit: Per Ole Hagen/Getty Images) King Harald Haakon was 89 On Friday, August 28, King Harald died.…
Irish-language feature thriller Aontas is Ireland’s submission for the best international feature film category at the Oscars 2027. The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) unveiled the selection for the 99th Academy Awards on Friday. “The film follows in the footsteps of Oscar-nominated An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) (2023) and Oscar-shortlisted Kneecap (2024),” IFTA said. Directed by Damian McCann, Aontas is a heist thriller starring Carrie Crowley (The Quiet Girl/An Cailín Ciúin), Bríd Brennan, Eva-Jane Gaffney, Seán T. Ó Meallaigh, Marcus Lamb and Art Parkinson. Told in reverse chronology, the film follows three unlikely thieves, led by a woman…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Jenelle Evans isn’t exactly a Mom of the Year candidate, so her decision to homeschool her kids has received a fair bit of backlash. Now, Jenelle has offered yet another explanation for why she pulled her kids out of school — and this time, she’s blaming their Teen Mom 2 fame. Because apparently, after years of reality TV, social media oversharing, and Jenelle’s seemingly endless personal drama, the real problem is that Kaiser and Ensley are simply too famous for school. Ensley Jolie Eason, Jenelle Evans and Kaiser Orion Griffith attend the Macy’s and Rookie In…