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When California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared last October that he aimed to more than double the annual funding for the state’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program, the lofty goal became a beacon of hope for an industry upended by years of strife as it tried to recalibrate after the streaming boom changed everything. But while production workers breathed a …

The Italians love Paolo Sorrentino. His latest drama “La Grazia,” which kicked off the 82nd Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night, was met with a four-minute standing ovation on the Lido. The story of an aging politician dealing with his own mortality — and deciding the outcome of two clemency cases in his final days in office — brought the …

Hold on tight, spider-monkey — Twilight fans are about to be able to relive the epic love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob on the big screen. The official social media accounts for Lionsgate, which acquired Twilight production company Summit Entertainment in 2012, teased on Wednesday that all five movies are set to return to theaters this October. The post included a graphic featuring …

Hollywood heavyweights, including Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Rooney Mara, have come on board Kaouther Ben Hania’s Gaza-set drama The Voice of Hind Rajab, as executive producers, boosting the film’s profile ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival. Also joining the film as executive producers are Dede Garner and Jeremy Kleiner of Pitt’s production outfit …

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Engaged. Kansas City Is Enchanted.  The New York Times Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, says the couple got engaged almost 2 weeks ago  News 5 Cleveland WEWS A Closer Look at Taylor Swift’s Massive and Deeply Meaningful Engagement Ring Designed by Travis Kelce  People.com Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole Shares Cryptic Post Amid Taylor Swift Engagement  E! News …

Anthony Ippolito, who portrayed Al Pacino in the Paramount limited series The Offer, is now tackling another famous Italian American actor. Ippolito has nabbed the starring role in I Play Rocky, the story of the making of boxing classic Rocky being made by Amazon MGM. Peter Farrelly, the comedy helmer who won an Oscar for directing The Green Book, is …

Others Share an Engagement Era With Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce  The New York Times Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, says the couple got engaged almost 2 weeks ago  News 5 Cleveland WEWS Travis Kelce Asked for Taylor Swift’s Dad Scott’s Permission to Propose, Says Ed Kelce  People.com Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Post Breaks Instagram Record  The Hollywood Reporter Brands are loving …

Hulk Hogan‘s body is still lying in rest waiting to be cremated nearly five weeks after his dramatic death, Daily Mail can exclusively reveal – as his daughter Brooke makes an emotional U-turn on her conspiracy claims after visiting him and meeting with detectives.  The wrestling legend’s embalmed body remains at a Clearwater, Florida, funeral home as of Wednesday, his devastated …

Conan Gray, who’s worked his way up from the YouTube content mines to become a pop star in his own right, enters this week’s chart at No. 3 with his album Wishbone. Katja Ogrin/Redferns/Redferns hide caption toggle caption Katja Ogrin/Redferns/Redferns This week, Morgan Wallen‘s I’m the Problem sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart yet again. But …

Pedro Pascal is circling the lead role in Todd Haynes‘ “De Noche,” as the shuttered production plans to restart. If the deal closes, Pascal would star opposite Danny Ramirez, with the pair playing a corrupt cop and his younger lover as they flee 1930s Los Angeles for Mexico. Joaquin Phoenix was previously attached to the project, which stalled last year …