Idris Elba, well-known for his role in the TV series “Luther,” has frequently been suggested as a potential candidate to portray James Bond. With Daniel Craig’s departure from the iconic British spy role in “No Time To Die,” Elba expressed his interest in taking over. However, despite initially feeling flattered, he was discouraged by the
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California’s Legislature has recently passed a bill, AB/SB 132, which extends the state’s film incentives program until 2030. This bill also sets a significant precedent by becoming the first legislation in the country to establish safety protocols for television and film workers. The bill has now been sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, who is expected
Cineworld, the world’s second-largest cinema chain, has announced plans to file for administration of its listed entity Cineworld plc in the UK as part of its proposed restructuring following Chapter 11. However, its operating companies will continue business as usual without interruption. Administration is an insolvency process similar to a bankruptcy process. Cineworld had already
According to The Wall Street Journal, movie mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg has advised President Joe Biden to “own” his age and turn it into an asset. Katzenberg and other advisers have pointed out that if Mick Jagger and Harrison Ford can still do it at 80, Biden can lean into his longevity too. Katzenberg’s Influence The
This year’s Comic-Con in San Diego is set to begin on July 19, but some of the biggest studios in Hollywood will not be present. Universal Pictures, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Sony Pictures, and Netflix are among the studios that have decided against attending the fan convention. This decision was made due to the ongoing labor
Columbia Pictures has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court due to a disagreement over the rights to the original Bad Boys movie. The 1995 Will Smith-Martin Lawrence buddy comedy was a massive hit that spurred a franchise, with two sequels and a third currently in development. The franchise has grossed over $840 million at
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has ratified a new film and television contract with an 87% vote in favor and 13% opposed. 6,728 members voted out of 16,321 eligible (41%), revealing a break from DGA tradition, which previously only stated that contracts were ratified “overwhelmingly”. The new agreement, which will allow every Director, Assistant
There has been concern for the future of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) following restructuring at Warner Bros Discovery. To address these concerns, CEO David Zaslav has appointed Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, the Co-Chairpersons and CEOs of Warner Bros Film Group, to oversee the channel. New Oversight While Warner Bros has always been committed
As wide release titles continue to dominate the box office, the arthouse market has seen few new entrants in recent weeks. However, this weekend marks the expansion of two of the most successful specialty films of the year, with a handful of others also jumping into the market. Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, released by Focus
Luke Wilson (Horizon: An American Saga) and Greg Kinnear (The Present) will be starring in You Gotta Believe, an upcoming film based on a true story about Fort Worth, Texas’ 2002 Westside Little League team. The movie, currently in production and directed by Ty Roberts, follows a team of Little Leaguers who dedicate their season