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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 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.
- 2Platforms 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.
- 3Susan 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.
- 4Avengers: Endgame Adds $26 Million in Crowded Box Office Weekend▼‘Avengers: Endgame’ Snapping Up $26M at Box Office Amid Crowded Weekend
Avengers: Endgame has taken in around $26 million at the box office over a weekend crowded with competing releases, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Marvel blockbuster continues to draw audiences well into its theatrical run despite facing several new films vying for moviegoers' attention, underscoring its lasting commercial strength.
- 5YouTube and Meta accept 'Musk' trailer ad after reversing course●YouTube and Meta Reverse Course, Will Accept ‘Musk’ Trailer Ad # Business # Digital # ElonMusk # Meta # YouTube https://
YouTube and Meta have reversed their earlier decisions and will now accept advertising for the 'Musk' trailer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The shift means promotional material for the film can run on both major digital platforms, and the reversal is drawing attention as a notable about-face by two of the biggest players in online advertising.
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John Goodman has been cast in season 3 of HBO's post-apocalyptic drama 'The Last of Us', according to The Hollywood Reporter. Details about his role were not disclosed in the report. The casting news comes as the series continues its adaptation of the acclaimed video game, with fans speculating which character the veteran actor might play.
- 7Brad 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.
- 8Sylvester 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.
- 9Social Media Platforms Refuse Ads for Gibney's Musk Documentary●The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
Major social media platforms are declining to run paid advertisements for Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film examines Elon Musk, and the ad rejections span the leading platforms, raising questions about whether the refusals stem from content policies, reputational concerns, or the subject matter itself. The report has drawn attention to the tensions between Musk's ownership of X and coverage of him in media.
- 10Godzilla 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.
- 11'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.
- 12Boston 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.
- 13Top Hollywood Publicist Alleged to Have Hidden Evidence in Celebrity Smear Sites Case●Top Hollywood Publicist Alleged to Have Hid Evidence About Role In Celebrity Smear Sites
A leading Hollywood publicist is alleged to have concealed evidence concerning their involvement in celebrity smear websites, according to a report circulating on entertainment news platforms. The claim suggests the publicist may have played a role in the operation or promotion of sites used to disparage celebrities, and then worked to hide material connected to that role. Details about the publicist's identity, the specific evidence, or any legal proceedings have not been confirmed.
- 14Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland's Fred Astaire Biopic●Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter have signed on to the Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Holland is set to play the legendary dancer and entertainer, with the two actresses joining in undisclosed roles. The casting pairs two of Hollywood's most-watched young performers with a long-gestating project about one of cinema's most iconic figures.
- 15Jalen Brunson Headlines SNL Season 52 Premiere●Jalen Brunson Brings the New York Knicks to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52 Premiere # TV # TVNews # JalenBrunson #
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is set to bring his teammates to the season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The appearance ties the NBA team to the show's opening episode, alongside musical guest KATSEYE, drawing attention from both basketball and television fans in New York and beyond.
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Netflix is trending in searches in India, ranking tenth with roughly 200 searches. The most visible recent headline is that a 'Sesame Street' movie is in development at the streaming platform, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Beyond that story, the collected posts do not show what specifically is driving interest among Indian users, so the exact cause of the trend is not clear from the available evidence.
- 17Space Foundation adds retired general and actress to board●Space Foundation selects retired general, actress for board
The Space Foundation, based in Colorado Springs, has selected a retired general and an actress to join its board of directors. The announcement, reported by the Colorado Springs Gazette, drew attention because of the unusual pairing of a military figure and an entertainer in space-sector leadership. Details on the individuals' names and terms were not included in the available reports.