Charlie Kaufman is in a funk. The genius screenwriter behind Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York, the devastating Buñuelian comedy of mortality that he also directed, can’t get a movie off the ground. “I’m having great difficulty,” he sighs. “I’m not a person that people want to trust with their money. It’s …
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In the ‘The Studio,’ Seth Rogen roasted Hollywood — and racked up Emmy nods : NPR
Seth Rogen, star and co-creator of Apple TV+’s The Studio Apple TV+ hide caption toggle caption Apple TV+ The Studio is a TV satire of Hollywood that has become a darling of the TV and film industry; it stars Seth Rogen as an earnest but frantic head of a legacy movie studio. With 23 Emmy Award nominations, the Apple TV+ …
Read More »Hollywood stars among thousands who join pledge not to work with Israeli film institutions ‘implicated in genocide’
An open letter from a group that calls itself Film Workers for Palestine had amassed more than 4,000 signatures as of Wednesday, with a slew of Hollywood stars and filmmakers pledging not to work with Israeli film institutions that have been “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.” “As filmmakers, actors, film industry workers, and institutions, we recognize …
Read More »Julianne and Derek Hough’s sisters sad over not sharing Hollywood success
Julianne Hough can tell you from experience that belonging to a mixed-fame family isn’t always easy. The former professional dancer, actress, and current Dancing With the Stars cohost has shared the ABC stage with her older brother Derek Hough since 2007, making them two of TV’s most recognizable siblings. But even the Houghs’ most ardent fans may not know that …
Read More »Fantasy football rankings Week 2: Sleepers, projections, starts, Javonte Williams, Hollywood Brown and more
Never let anyone tell you I don’t listen/read the comments and try to adapt to your needs and wants. I’m trying a new format for the fantasy football rankings in Week 2. Instead of game-by-game notes, I’m going position by position. I’m still including important notes and tidbits, but I’m also trying to answer your start/sit questions when it comes …
Read More »Chris Pratt in ‘Guardians’ Changed Hollywood Leading Men
Glen Powell is tipping his hat to Chris Pratt for indirectly helping him became a bonafide movie star. That’s because Powell views Pratt’s breakout role in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” as a turning point when Hollywood became more open to leading men who were “a little more silly and buoyant.” “Guardians of the Galaxy” opened in 2014, the same …
Read More »Charlie Sheen’s Lifestyle Couldn’t Kill Him. ‘Platoon’ Nearly Did. – The Hollywood Reporter
Charlie Sheen’s Lifestyle Couldn’t Kill Him. ‘Platoon’ Nearly Did. The Hollywood Reporter See Charlie Sheen’s life and career in ‘Two and a Half Men’ and more USA Today Charlie Sheen Name-Drops Famous Friends in New Memoir: Quotes Us Weekly Charlie Sheen ascended to the A-list as a youthful avatar for Oliver Stone in ‘Platoon’ and ‘Wall Street’ Decider Charlie Sheen Then & Now: Pics …
Read More »Rotting corpse found in Tesla trunk at Hollywood tow yard
Human remains were found in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard Monday afternoon, according to authorities. ABC7 reported that the vehicle was registered to David Anthony Burke, a musician whose stage name is D4vd. The singer is expected to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday for his world tour. About 12:20 p.m. Monday, the Los Angeles Police …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 2 waiver wire: Streamers, Trey Benson, Hollywood Brown and more
Now that it’s Week 2 of the fantasy football season, we’re slimming down the waiver wire pickups… a bit. Like Week 1, we’re still looking to stash the most upside — potential league winners, difference makers, etc. However, we also have some must-grabs — even short-term options — due to injuries or early-season changes. And since it’s Week 2, the …
Read More »Hollywood Actors and Directors Pledge to Boycott Israeli Film Institutions – The New York Times
Hollywood Actors and Directors Pledge to Boycott Israeli Film Institutions The New York Times Hundreds of artists pledge boycott of Israeli film institutions over Gaza Al Jazeera Yorgos Lanthimos, Olivia Colman, Ayo Edebiri and Josh O’Connor Among 1,200 Industry Names Pledging Not to Work With Israeli Film Institutions ‘Complicit in War Crimes’ Variety Ayo Edebiri, Olivia Colman, Mark Ruffalo and Yorgos Lanthimos Back …
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