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fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Hollywood layoffs 2026: Disney, Sony, Bad Robot slash jobs in a bruising week for the entertainment industry

Hollywood is experiencing significant layoffs, with over 1,000 jobs cut from major studios and production companies due to industry volatility.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
#cannes-film-festival
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.
DC food
fromVulture
2 days ago

'Every Day Turns Out to Be the Most Stressful Day You've Ever Had'

Jury Duty is a documentary-style comedy featuring an unsuspecting participant surrounded by actors performing scripted antics, challenging viewer perceptions of reality TV.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Legendary Disney composer Alan Menken on winning Oscars, Razzies and his filthy' rock musical

In early 1991, the composer Alan Menken took a keyboard to St Vincent's hospital in New York to visit his friend and creative partner, the lyricist Howard Ashman. Ashman was in the final stages of Aids-related illness, but was determined to finish his work on Disney's Aladdin.
Music production
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, enhancing audience connections and engagement.
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Hollywood director's son accused of lewd acts in water polo games goes into hiding - as his mom gives arrogant four-word message

The allegations against the water polo star surfaced in the suit filed last month by former teammate Romain, who says Van der Woude subjected him to months of racist harassment and sexual abuse while playing on Harvard-Westlake's elite team.
SF parents
Marketing
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day ago

CAA Wants to Bring More Marketers to Hollywood's Creative Table

CAA is integrating brand marketers into the creative process of original IP series to enhance storytelling and audience connection.
#writers-guild-of-america
Film
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

The Drama ruins Zendaya's box office hot streak

Zendaya's latest film, The Drama, debuted at third place, ending her eight-year streak of number one openings.
Music production
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
#oscars
fromFortune
4 days ago

Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach a surprise deal after just 3 weeks of talks that's longer than typical agreements | Fortune

The Writers Guild of America West said on X that its negotiating committee unanimously approved a tentative agreement with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents studios.
Film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
fromJezebel
6 days ago

That Jonathan Majors-Daily Wire movie has a predictably bad relationship with unions

The crew walked off the Bonfire Legend production late last week and has called a strike against the production, citing a series of labor issues.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Oscars: Hollywood's big night begins on the red carpet

When it's a nominee... it just feels like this big important moment and I just really want to honor it. They'll be photographed usually more than some others and then I do imagine what it would end up looking... with an award.
Fashion & style
fromNo Film School
6 days ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
Independent films
#academy-awards-history
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

From banquet to broadcast: How the Oscars have transformed over nearly a century

The Academy Awards evolved from a private 15-minute dinner in 1929 to a televised spectacle, introducing sealed envelopes in 1941 to maintain suspense and breaking racial barriers throughout its history.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

From banquet to broadcast: How the Oscars have transformed over nearly a century

The Academy Awards evolved from a private 15-minute dinner in 1929 to a televised spectacle, introducing sealed envelopes in 1941 to maintain suspense and breaking racial barriers throughout its history.
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Best Actor, Best Picture and ... Best Casting? Your guide to betting on the Academy Awards

DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello said last year that his trading team relies on trade publications like GoldDerby, which specializes in tracking and predicting entertainment awards shows, to make the odds for the Oscars. He told ESPN ahead of this year's ceremony that one added factor is the continued emergence of prediction markets, which are perhaps more in tune with non-sports-related wagering and rely more closely on the movement of markets.
Miscellaneous
#creator-economy
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: Why The Best Creators Build Around Pop Culture

Successful creators now build content around cultural moments and events rather than staying confined to single niches, as algorithm saturation makes niche-focused content interchangeable and undiscoverable.
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago
Marketing

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: Why The Best Creators Build Around Pop Culture

Successful creators now build content around cultural moments and events rather than staying confined to single niches, as algorithm saturation makes niche-focused content interchangeable and undiscoverable.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026 in pictures: Stars on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards

For Hollywood's biggest night, celebrities pay as much attention to their red-carpet attire as their speeches. It's a night to leave a mark not just on Hollywood but on best-dressed lists and even make fashion history.
Fashion & style
Food & drink
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Inside Hollywood's Governors Ball: Custom sushi, 1,000 bottles of tequila and 6,000 chocolate Oscars'

Chef Wolfgang Puck has catered the Oscars Governors Ball for 32 years, serving classic comfort food and innovations to over 2,000 guests on the Dolby Theatre rooftop, with his son Byron now co-leading the operation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: the red carpet, the ceremony, the winners follow the action live!

There is this one, for example, which for the time being seems to solely consist of bored-looking reporters sullenly looking at their phones. But it will probably pick up in time.
Television
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
#2026-oscars
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

2026 Oscars winners and nominees: what's next for Hollywood's biggest stars?

The 2026 Oscars celebrated major wins for films like 'One Battle After Another' while nominees and winners advance to diverse upcoming projects across film, television, and animation.
#academy-awards
Film
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Oscars: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony features Conan O'Brien as host for the second time, with 'Sinners' leading with 16 nominations and Jessie Buckley favored to win Best Actress for 'Hamnet'.
Film
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

The Oscars' Tie Was Just One Bit Of Drama From The Show

Best Original Song winners for 'Golden' were abruptly cut off during their acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, sparking criticism from viewers who felt the treatment was disrespectful compared to other winners' speaking time.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony features Conan O'Brien hosting for a second time, delivering pointed jokes about AI, celebrity culture, and current events while Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress for 'Weapons.'
Television
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

2026 Oscars: Join Our Live Blog

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony airs March 15 at 7 pm ET on ABC and Hulu, hosted by Conan O'Brien, with a new voter requirement to watch all nominated films.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Oscars: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony features Conan O'Brien as host for the second time, with 'Sinners' leading with 16 nominations and Jessie Buckley favored to win Best Actress for 'Hamnet'.
Television
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

What to Expect From the Oscars Telecast (And What We'd Change)

The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday with Conan O'Brien hosting; success depends on film selections, acceptance speeches, and production choices like clips and musical performances.
Film
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

Hear us out: The real stars of this year's Oscars are actually the filming locations

Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners, a Southern Gothic drama blending horror and supernatural elements set in 1932 Mississippi Delta, while other major Oscar winners included Joachim Trier for Best International Feature and Jessie Buckley for her role as Shakespeare's wife Agnes.
Film
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

The Oscars' Tie Was Just One Bit Of Drama From The Show

Best Original Song winners for 'Golden' were abruptly cut off during their acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, sparking criticism from viewers who felt the treatment was disrespectful compared to other winners' speaking time.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony features Conan O'Brien hosting for a second time, delivering pointed jokes about AI, celebrity culture, and current events while Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress for 'Weapons.'
#oscars-ceremony
fromVulture
3 weeks ago
Film

The Oscars Got a ... Tie?!

A tie in Best Live Action Short Film between The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva demonstrated why cutting Oscar categories from the main broadcast would be a mistake, as Kumail Nanjiani's smooth handling of the unexpected moment provided memorable television.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago
Film

Everything I Saw and Overheard at the 'Human' Oscars

The 2024 Oscars rehearsal reveals behind-the-scenes preparation with strict confidentiality rules, featuring celebrity presenters practicing sketches and award introductions while the ceremony's theme of 'humanity' reflects broader concerns about Hollywood's consolidation and AI's impact.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2026 Oscars

This year's Oscars ceremony successfully celebrated film through thoughtful hosting, diverse award winners, and production quality that prioritized respect for cinema over self-importance.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026 live: Hollywood prepares for its biggest night of the year

Multiple films compete for major Oscar categories tonight, with 'Sinners' favored to win the inaugural Academy Award for Achievement in Casting, while 'The Perfect Neighbor' leads the Best Documentary race.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Next year, it's going to be a Waymo in a tux': the best quotes from Oscars 2026

Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars with humor spanning entertainment industry critiques, AI concerns, and celebration of global cinema's collaborative beauty across 31 countries.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Oscars Got a ... Tie?!

A tie in Best Live Action Short Film between The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva demonstrated why cutting Oscar categories from the main broadcast would be a mistake, as Kumail Nanjiani's smooth handling of the unexpected moment provided memorable television.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Everything I Saw and Overheard at the 'Human' Oscars

The 2024 Oscars rehearsal reveals behind-the-scenes preparation with strict confidentiality rules, featuring celebrity presenters practicing sketches and award introductions while the ceremony's theme of 'humanity' reflects broader concerns about Hollywood's consolidation and AI's impact.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Oscars race heats up as 'Sinners' takes top prize at SAG Actor Awards

"Sinners" won best ensemble at the SAG Awards, disrupting "One Battle After Another's" awards-season dominance and significantly strengthening its Oscar prospects.
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Access Hollywood Canceled After Nearly 30 Years

Since its 1996 debut, Access Hollywood has aired nearly 12,000 episodes. Yet its most infamous segment was one that never made it to broadcast: in October 2016, weeks before the presidential election, The Washington Post obtained footage of then-candidate Donald Trump making lewd comments about women to Access Hollywood host Billy Bush.
Media industry
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
Independent films
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Why Universal Committed to Keeping Movies in Theaters Longer

Universal Pictures extends theatrical exclusivity windows to five weeks immediately and seven weeks by 2027, though most viewers already wait longer for streaming access via Peacock subscription service.
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

Hollywood's Peyton Hall Had Drama, Glamour

Over the past century, the fabled property in the 7200 block was home to the Ralphs supermarket founder; the wealthy scion of the Cudahy meatpacking family; and producer Joseph M. Schenk and his then-wife, actress Norma Talmadge. Before that, in 1904, it was reputedly owned by Hollywood's first official mayor, George Dunlop.
Los Angeles
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Media industry
fromTheStreet
4 weeks ago

YouTube just crushed Hollywood in a major milestone

YouTube's 2025 revenue exceeded $60 billion, surpassing Netflix and becoming the largest advertising platform, overtaking combined revenues of Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery for the first time.
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

New Plans for Watering Hole of Stars

We bought the property in 1974 from the Dudley Murphy estate. In 1979, we sold 10 condos designed (and built in 1939 for Murphy as motel units) by famed architect Richard Neutra. The remaining two lots, which have a total of 83 feet of beach frontage, represent what Stern called the first Escondido Beach Road home sites available to the public in more than 20 years.
LA real estate
#golden-globes
Film
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

3 AI trends in Hollywood to discuss at Oscars parties

AI's rapid evolution in filmmaking is creating new ethical, aesthetic, and storytelling challenges that are reshaping Hollywood conversations and industry practices.
Film
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Oscars' Best Picture category exposes a harsh new reality for Hollywood | Fortune

Hollywood's film production is collapsing, with no Best Picture nominees filmed on Los Angeles soundstages, shoot days plummeting 46% since 2022, and 41,000 industry workers departing.
Film
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

How to Watch the 2026 Oscars

The 98th Annual Academy Awards ceremony airs March 15, 2026, and can be watched on ABC, Hulu, and various streaming platforms both domestically and internationally.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Oscar predictions: Film expert makes picks for Hollywood's biggest night

'Sinners' makes Oscar history with 16 nominations, while the ceremony features legendary veterans receiving their first nominations alongside emerging talent.
Film
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago

Let's Try to Enjoy Knowing That We Don't Know What Will Happen on Oscar Sunday

Oscar predictions should focus on voting patterns from overlapping groups rather than internet controversies, with 'One Battle After Another' dominating craft categories while 'Sinners' performs unexpectedly well in acting categories.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Household Names Hollywood Has Been Seeking

Hollywood's traditional movie star system is declining as franchises and established properties lose commercial power, while director-driven films and innovative independent projects gain prominence.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

This Is the Weekend That Will Decide the Oscars

Sinners secured enough BAFTA wins to remain competitive in the Best Picture race against One Battle After Another before final Oscar voting.
Film
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

Which films dominated the Oscar nominations and how to watch them

Sinners led with 16 Oscar nominations and One Battle After Another earned 13, with Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan receiving major nominations.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Oscars Are Trying to Be Relevant Again

Warner Bros. led Oscar nominations with Sinners earning a record 16 nods, signaling major-studio success and renewed adult-audience interest amid merger uncertainty.
#golden-globes-2026
Film
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Oscars Nominations 2026: See the Full List Here

The 2026 Academy Awards nominees include Ryan Coogler's Sinners leading with 16 nominations; the ceremony will be hosted by Conan O'Brien on March 15.
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

2026 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List (Updating)

Nominations announced Jan 22; One Battle After Another leads amid strong competition and rising international contenders; Oscars ceremony March 15 with Conan O'Brien hosting.
Film
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How to win an Oscar: the hustling, dirty tricks and the whispered $60m campaigns to win cinema's biggest prize

Studios run months-long awards campaigns; Jessie Buckley, nurtured in school theatre, is tipped to add an Oscar to her Golden Globe.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Oscars Pick'em: Can you predict the winners of the 2026 Oscars?

Oscars Pick'em lets players predict winners across 24 Oscar categories, track scores live during the 2026 broadcast, and win travel and cash prizes.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Watch in full: Oscar nominations 2026 announced

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

2026 Oscar nominations in full

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
Film
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