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Trans, Non-Binary Cast, Crew “At Risk” on Canadian Film Sets, Study Says
As the Canadian film industry focuses on boosting representation for trans and non-binary people and characters on local film and TV screens, the industry has got a wake-up call about anti-trans sentiment and actions experienced by gender-diverse people working behind the camera. The Spindle Films Foundation, which supports greater inclusion and diversity for Canadian filmmakers, […]
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‘Salem’s Lot’ Trailer Stars Lewis Pullman, Alfre Woodard in Stephen King Adaptation
Lewis Pullman is ready to sink his teeth into defending his hometown in the trailer for Salem’s Lot, which adapts the classic Stephen King horror novel. The trailer was released Thursday ahead of writer-director Gary Dauberman’s feature hitting Max on Oct. 3. Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, Pilou Asbæk, Alfre Woodard and William Sadler round out […]
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Bill Maher Slams “Obnoxious Posers” for Criticizing Cheryl Hines After Husband RFK Jr. Endorses Trump
Bill Maher is coming to Cheryl Hines’ defense as she continues to face criticism over her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to endorse Donald Trump for president. While the comedian made it clear on the latest episode of HBO’s Real Time that he “couldn’t support” RFK Jr.’s campaign for the White House, he slammed […]
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Where to Watch Tim Burton’s Original ‘Beetlejuice’ Movie Online
Ahead of the sequel, stream the first 1988 film starring Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Michael Keaton at home.
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Barney’s Back: Mattel Sets Premiere Date for Rebooted Preschool Show
A purple dinosaur will once again roam the earth in October. Barney’s World, Mattel’s animated and updated version of the long-running preschool series, is set to return to screens next month. The series will debut Oct. 14 on Max, followed by an Oct. 18 premiere on Cartoon Network. It will also air on Cartoonito and […]
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Aubrey Plaza Reveals Why She Hasn’t Watched ‘White Lotus’ Yet
Aubrey Plaza’s performance in The White Lotus may have earned her an Emmy nomination, but she actually hasn’t even seen it yet. The actress revealed in a recent video interview for The Wall Street Journal that she hasn’t watched any episodes of her season of Mike White’s hit HBO anthology series. She played Harper Spiller […]
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Warner Bros. Discovery Taps Shauna Spenley as Global CMO of Direct-to-Consumer
Warner Bros. Discovery has hired Shauna Spenley to lead its streaming marketing efforts. Spenley will be global CMO of direct-to-consumer, succeeding Patrizio (Pato) Spagnoletto, who will leave WBD later in the fall. She will be tasked with leading all marketing, subscriber growth and retention, research and other key areas for WBD’s streaming products, including Max […]
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‘We’re Here’ Star Queen Priyanka on Process of Making New Album ‘Devastatia,’ Upcoming Tour
Queen Priyanka, the inaugural winner of Canada’s Drag Race, has released a new album, Devastatia. The We’re Here star has been working hard at creating the hyper-pop album, which opens with a catchy and self-confident anthem, “I’m a Star,” that features the drag queen turned pop star telling the listener: “You are good enough / […]
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‘City of God: The Fight Rages On’ Review: HBO Latino/Max’s Spinoff Is Entertaining, but Too Stuck in the Past
Fernando Meirelles is a producer, but not a director or writer, on this thriller set 20 years after the events of his Oscar-nominated Brazilian crime epic.
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‘Quiet on Set’ Directors Talk Emmy Nominations and Helping End Kids TV Set Abuse
Child actors pushed on set for ratings and box office success has long been the foundation of Hollywood as they become the fresh faces of film and TV tentpole franchises and indie gems. But Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV co-directors and executive producers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz spotted a fatal […]
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The War for Laughs: Why Streamers Are Battling for Stand-Up Comics
At the tail end of June, Bill Burr took the stage at Seattle’s Moore Theatre, where he filmed his eighth stand-up special. His last few specials had been with Netflix, where he’d been part of an illustrious roster that includes Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Ali Wong and Jerry Seinfeld. But those who know Burr say […]
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Olympics Supercharges Max Streaming Growth in Europe (Exclusive)
Warner Bros. Discovery is Max-ing out on the Olympics. Over the first five days of the Paris Olympics, viewership and subscriber growth on WBD’s Max streaming platform in Europe has outpaced expectations, boding well for the streamer’s prospects as it expands its continental footprint. Official figures, supplied to The Hollywood Reporter, show that, so far, […]
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