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- 1Platforms 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.
- 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.
- 3Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film for Lucasfilm●‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Director Jon Watts has been hired to direct the next Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Watts is best known for directing Marvel's Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland, and his move to the Star Wars universe marks a major new addition to Lucasfilm's slate of upcoming theatrical projects.
- 4Susan 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.
- 5AI actress Tilly Norwood glitches into Cantonese on Piers Morgan●AI actress Tilly Norwood bugs out, speaks Cantonese in Piers Morgan interview
Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated actress at the centre of Hollywood's debate over synthetic performers, glitched during a Piers Morgan interview and unexpectedly spoke Cantonese. The on-air malfunction renewed discussion about the reliability of AI-generated talent and the entertainment industry's plans to use virtual actors in film and television.
- 6Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy The Turf pub●Cheers! Wrexham’s celebrity owners buy ‘The Turf’ pub that’s adjacent to the club’s stadium
Wrexham's celebrity owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have bought The Turf, the historic pub sitting directly beside the club's Racecourse Ground stadium. The purchase extends the actors' involvement in the Welsh football club, which they bought in 2021 and which has since won promotion and drawn worldwide attention. Fans have reacted with amusement and goodwill to the move.
- 7Former 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.
- 8Texts 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.
- 9Brad 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.
- 10'Godzilla Minus Zero' Wins Raves as Thrilling Monster Sequel●'Godzilla Minus Zero' Review: Monster Mayhem Rules in Thrilling Sequel
Godzilla Minus Zero is drawing strong early reviews, with critics praising the sequel's monster spectacle and thrilling action. The Hollywood Reporter calls it monster mayhem at its best, describing the film as a thrilling follow-up that delivers on scale and intensity. The positive reception is fueling buzz among kaiju fans and broader audiences as the newest entry in the long-running Godzilla franchise reaches viewers worldwide.
- 11Boston 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.
- 12AI researcher warns of eroding democracy, not robot hordes●AI researcher warns of eroding democracy, not robot hoards
An AI researcher is warning that the real threat from artificial intelligence is not science-fiction robot uprisings but the gradual erosion of democracy, as automated systems and AI-driven misinformation weaken public discourse, institutions and trust in elections. The warning pushes back against sensational framings of AI risk, arguing that subtle damage to democratic processes deserves more urgent attention than Hollywood-style doomsday scenarios.
- 13Sylvester 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.