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Ted Sarandos: AI Can Make Films ’10 Percent Better,’ Not Just Cheaper

April 18, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Artificial or not, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has some ideas on how artificial intelligence could make films “better.” During the company’s first-quarter earnings call on Thursday, Sarandos said (via Deadline) that AI could help films be “10 percent […]

Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars’ Film with Ryan Gosling Gets Title and May 2027 Release

April 17, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

A new “Star Wars” film directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling has been given a title and will open in theaters on May 28, 2027, it was announced Thursday as part of “Star […]

‘Sinners,’ ‘The Wedding Banquet’ remake, and more in theaters this weekend

April 17, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

A supernatural thriller, a fake marriage, a drama set in Palestine and a French comedy — all are in cinemas this weekend, exploring ideas about politics and power in very different ways. Here are four […]

Rachel Zegler Says ‘White Executives’ Asked Her to ‘Prove’ Her Latin Heritage for ‘West Side Story’ Role

March 18, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Rachel Zegler is recalling how landing her “West Side Story” lead role included “proving” her Latin heritage. Zegler, who is now starring as the titular princess in “Snow White,” told Allure that her breakout turn […]

Barry Levinson on Directing Two Robert De Niros

March 18, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Ever since he directed Robert Redford to one of his richest, most compelling performances in “The Natural,” Barry Levinson has had a knack for bringing out the best in iconic movie stars. Warren Beatty (“Bugsy”), […]

Seth Rogen lands the ‘tragic job’ of studio executive in his new comedy series

March 18, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Seth Rogen plays a flustered Hollywood executive who gets an unexpected promotion in his new Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio. Just like real studio executives, Rogen says, his character is “very panicked and stressed […]

Gwyneth Paltrow Didn’t Know What an Intimacy Coordinator Was

March 18, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

After decades in Hollywood, Gwyneth Paltrow had her first encounter with an intimacy coordinator during “Marty Supreme.” Paltrow, who returns to acting with the Josh Safdie-helmed film after five years away from the screen, told […]

New ‘Hunger Games’ prequel asks: How well do we really know our history?

March 18, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Suzanne Collins has never been subtle with her commentary on propaganda and censorship. Her latest book, Sunrise on the Reaping, is no exception. The importance of appearances is woven into the very fiber of The […]

Conan O’Brien Is Already Confirmed to Host the 2026 Oscars

March 17, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

This time around, Conan O’Brien must stay. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang announced on Monday, March 17, just a couple weeks after the 2025 Academy […]

‘Novocaine’ Grossed Awfully Low for No. 1 at the Box Office, but There’s Been Worse

March 17, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Good thing “Novocaine” can’t feel pain, because this one hurts. Paramount’s “Novocaine” hit No. 1 at the domestic box office this weekend despite grossing just $8.7 million. That’s the lowest total for a movie to […]