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- 1Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film for Lucasfilm▼‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Director Jon Watts is set to helm the next Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Watts, best known for directing Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland, takes on one of the biggest jobs in franchise filmmaking as Lucasfilm continues to expand the Star Wars slate on the big screen. Details about the film's story and release date have not been announced.
- 2White House 'hype' videos mix real Iran footage with movie clips●White House posts so-called 'hype' videos combining real Iran war footage alongside movie, video game clips
The White House has posted short 'hype' videos that combine real footage from US strikes on Iran with clips taken from Hollywood films and video games. The videos, shared on official channels, have drawn criticism for blurring the line between actual combat imagery and fiction at a moment of heightened tension over the Iran conflict, with questions raised about the appropriateness of packaging military action as entertainment-style content.
- 3Film Executives and Creators Clash Over AI at Zurich Summit▼Film Execs & Creators Discuss AI Divide - Zurich Summit
Film industry executives and creators met at the Zurich Summit to debate the growing divide over artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Discussions centered on how AI is reshaping production, storytelling and jobs, with executives and creative talent voicing sharply different views on its risks and benefits. The summit is one of the key annual gatherings where Hollywood's business and creative sides confront emerging industry tensions.
- 4Robin Williams' Daughter Slams Fans Making AI Videos of Him●Robin Williams' Daughter to Fans Creating AI Videos: 'Have Some Shame'
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late actor Robin Williams, has publicly condemned fans who use artificial intelligence to create videos depicting her father, telling them to 'have some shame'. Her remarks renew debate over the ethics of digitally resurrecting deceased performers without consent, an issue affecting the Williams estate and Hollywood more broadly.
- 5Israeli Americans Protest Outside 'NAZA' New York Premiere●Israeli Americans Protest Outside ‘NAZA’ New York Premiere by Screening Oct. 7 Attacks Footage
Israeli American demonstrators gathered outside the New York premiere of the film 'NAZA', screening footage of the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks on Israel as a form of protest. The demonstration highlights ongoing tensions over how the attacks and the Gaza war are portrayed in film and public discourse. The Hollywood Reporter covered the protest at the premiere event.
- 6Wrexham's celebrity owners buy The Turf pub next to stadium▼Cheers! Wrexham’s celebrity owners buy ‘The Turf’ pub that’s adjacent to the club’s stadium
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Hollywood actors who own Wrexham AFC, have bought The Turf, the historic pub directly beside the club's Racecourse Ground stadium in Wales. The landmark venue, a favourite with fans on matchdays, is now part of the celebrity owners' growing portfolio as their high-profile takeover of the club continues to attract international attention.
- 7New Vienna museum helps Austrians embrace The Sound of Music●‘A joyful place’: a new museum coaxes Austrians to embrace The Sound of Music
A new museum in Austria is inviting locals to reconnect with The Sound of Music, the 1965 musical filmed in Salzburg that long met with ambivalence at home even as it became a global favourite. Described by its organisers as a joyful place, the institution celebrates the film's locations, music and history while gently challenging the Austrian reluctance to embrace a Hollywood image of their country.
- 8Platforms refuse paid ads for Alex Gibney's Musk documentary●Das ist alarmierend: YouTube, TikTok und Meta verweigern bezahlte Werbung für Alex Gibneys Dokumentarfilm „Musk“, angebl
YouTube, TikTok and Meta are refusing paid advertising for Alex Gibney's documentary film 'Musk', reportedly citing 'political content' policies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, X has declined even to respond to the film's distributor. Critics call the refusals alarming, arguing that a handful of corporations are effectively deciding which content reaches the public. The film examines Elon Musk, who owns X, making the platform's silence especially contentious.
- 9Dwayne Johnson to Star in New ABC Crime Thriller●Dwayne Johnson's New ABC Series Is a 'Jack Ryan' Meets 'NCIS' Crime Thriller
Dwayne Johnson is attached to a new crime thriller series in development at ABC, described as blending the geopolitical action of 'Jack Ryan' with the procedural elements of 'NCIS'. The project marks another major TV move for the actor, though details on his exact role, the premise and a release date have not yet been announced.
- 10Godzilla Minus Zero Draws Rave Reviews as Thrilling Sequel▼'Godzilla Minus Zero' Review: Monster Mayhem Rules in Thrilling Sequel
The Hollywood Reporter has published a review of 'Godzilla Minus Zero', praising the new monster movie as a thrilling sequel in which 'monster mayhem rules'. The film, the follow-up to the acclaimed 'Godzilla Minus One', is being hailed for its exciting action sequences, and early critical response appears largely enthusiastic as audiences await its wider release.
- 11Celebrity couples turn heads on 2026 Oscars red carpet▼Celebrity couples turn heads on the 2026 Oscars red carpet
Celebrity couples drew attention on the red carpet at the 2026 Academy Awards, with photos of their looks circulating widely across news outlets. Coverage has focused on the arrivals and fashion moments as stars appear at Hollywood's biggest night, keeping the Oscars at the centre of entertainment conversation.
- 12Bipartisan Push to Bring Movie Production Back to America●A Bipartisan Bet on Bringing Movies Back to America Plus: ‘V for Vendetta’ turns 20 and I talked to the director. 🔗 http
A new report highlights a bipartisan effort in the United States to encourage Hollywood studios to move film production back to American soil, a topic gaining traction as productions have increasingly shifted abroad. The same commentary also marks the 20th anniversary of 'V for Vendetta' and features an interview with the film's director, adding a cultural angle to the discussion.
- 13Susan Sarandon among 100 protesters detained outside UN headquarters●Actress Susan Sarandon among 100 protesters detained outside UN https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirr or.co.uk/3am/cel
Actress Susan Sarandon was taken into custody alongside roughly 100 other demonstrators during a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, according to the Mirror. Details of the protest's organisers and demands were not provided in the report, and police have not issued a full statement on charges or releases.
- 14Scientists explore using nuclear bombs to defend Earth▼Can a nuclear bomb really save Earth? Scientists are testing the unthinkable
French science outlet Futura reports that scientists are examining whether a nuclear detonation could be used to save Earth, most likely by deflecting a dangerous asteroid on a collision course with the planet. The idea, long confined to Hollywood films like Armageddon, is now being seriously studied by researchers, who are running tests and simulations on what they call the unthinkable scenario.
- 15Former Disney Producer Katzenberg Urges Creative Industry to Embrace AI●元ディズニーの名プロデューサー「クリエイティブ産業はAIを受け入れるべき」 https://www. gizmodo.jp/article/2609-katzen berg-ai-creative-industry/ # gizmodo #
Jeffrey Katzenberg, the renowned former Disney studio chief and DreamWorks co-founder, says the creative industries should accept artificial intelligence rather than resist it. His comments argue that AI adoption is inevitable for production and creative work, a stance likely to fuel ongoing debate among filmmakers, artists and studios already divided over AI's role in writing, animation and design.
- 16Texts Allegedly Link Baldoni's PR Adviser to Smear Sites▼Texts link Justin Baldoni’s crisis PR pro to secret ‘smear’ sites, complaint alleges
A new legal complaint alleges that text messages connect a crisis public relations adviser working for actor and director Justin Baldoni to secret websites used to smear Blake Lively during their ongoing legal dispute. The claim adds a new layer to the high-profile Hollywood litigation, drawing attention to the tactics allegedly used by Baldoni's publicity team.
- 17Brad Pitt Reprises Fan-Favorite Role in New Tarantino Film●Brad Pitt Returns as Fan-Favorite Action Hero in New Quentin Tarantino Movie
Brad Pitt is returning as one of his most beloved action characters in Quentin Tarantino's next movie, according to Men's Journal. The report has fans of the actor-director pairing excited, as the two previously collaborated on acclaimed films including Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, for which Pitt won an Academy Award. Details about the plot and release remain limited so far.
- 18Sylvester Stallone Reveals Battle With Severe Anxiety●Sylvester Stallone Opens Up About Severe Anxiety & Recurring Attacks
Sylvester Stallone has spoken publicly about experiencing severe anxiety and recurring anxiety attacks. The actor's candid disclosure has drawn attention as fans and media discuss his openness about mental health struggles. Details of when and where he made the comments, and how he is managing the condition, have not been widely reported, but the revelation is prompting conversation about anxiety and mental health in the entertainment world.
- 19John Turturro Enters Oscar Race, Talks Severance Season 3●John Turturro on Joining the Oscar Race — and ‘Severance’ Season 3
Actor John Turturro is drawing attention for joining this year's Oscar race while also discussing the upcoming third season of 'Severance'. The Hollywood Reporter carried his remarks, which touch on both his awards-contending work and the future of the Apple TV+ series in which he stars. Awards-season watchers are following his chances, while 'Severance' fans are eager for any details about the show's continuation.
- 20Godzilla Minus Zero Review Praises Takashi Yamazaki's New Kaiju Epic●‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Review: Monster Movie Genius Takashi Yamazaki Returns With a Crackling Kaiju Epic Every Bit as Exciting as Its Predecessor
A new review of 'Godzilla Minus Zero', the follow-up to Takashi Yamazaki's acclaimed 'Godzilla Minus One', praises the film as a crackling kaiju epic said to be every bit as exciting as its predecessor. The Hollywood Reporter's write-up highlights Yamazaki's return as director and frames the sequel as another high point for the franchise, drawing attention from film fans worldwide.
- 21Boston Globe Lesbian Bar Story Draws Hollywood Interest●Viral Lesbian Bar Article From Boston Globe Is Piquing Hollywood’s Interest
A Boston Globe article about lesbian bars has gone viral and is now drawing attention from Hollywood. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the story has sparked interest in the entertainment industry, with the piece potentially inspiring film or television projects centered on lesbian bar culture and community spaces.