The BBC’s real diversity problem isn’t on screen

A few years ago, after the first series of their drama was a hit for the BBC, the show’s writers were excited about ...

‘The Grand Tour’ Revs Up With New Hosts Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland and James Engelsman: ‘In No Way Cardboard Cutouts of the Old Three’

Prime Video has tapped Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland and James Engelsman to helm the revamped 'The Grand Tour,' which ...
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Rian Johnson Hopes ‘Star Wars’ Brings in ‘Fresh Voices and Filmmakers’ to Tell ‘New Stories in That World’ as Kathleen Kennedy Exits Lucasfilm

Rian Johnson is “excited to see” what Kathleen Kennedy does next after stepping down as the head of Lucasfilm. Kennedy, who took charge of the “Star Wars” franchise after George Lucas handpicked her ...
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Zoey Deutch: ‘I Feel So Ashamed to Be an American Seeing How Our Government Is Handling’ ICE Brutality

Zoey Deutch is at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival with “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass,” the latest outrageous comedy from “Wet Hot American Summer” and “Wanderlust” filmmaker David Wain.
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Rob Lowe Says It’s ‘Criminal’ That L.A. Has Lost So Much Filming — and Reveals the Pettiest Thing Done to Him in Hollywood by Another Actor

Rob Lowe has been vocal about his disdain for the fact that film and television production has been leaving Los Angeles in favor of other, more financially affordable cities. Although the actor says ...
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Natalie Portman Slams ICE Brutality and Calls Out Awards for Shutting Out ‘Sorry Baby,’ ‘Ann Lee’ and More Women-Directed Movies: ‘Not Getting Accolades They Deserve’

Natalie Portman hit the Sundance Film Festival press circuit for “The Gallerist” wearing “ICE Out” and “Be Good” pins, just hours after a man was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. Portman ...
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Chris Pine Tells Future ‘Star Trek’ Bosses to ‘Have Fun’ and ‘Good Luck’ With the Franchise: ‘Live Long and Prosper’

Chris Pine is in the dark about the future of the “Star Trek” franchise. During a Sundance interview at the Variety Studio presented by Audible, the actor was asked about Paramount’s new leadership ...
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Tilly Norwood Creator Doubles Down on AI ‘Actors’ and Says It’s a ‘More Ethical Way to Perform,’ Urges Human Actors to ‘Future-Proof’ Themselves With AI

When people talk about Tilly Norwood, they often forget one crucial detail: There’s a real person and a creative human vision behind her. Actors have always brought characters to life, and that’s ...
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Judd Apatow Says Trump’s America Has Become ‘Heinous’ and ‘There’s a Weird Normalization’ Going On: ‘We’re Going Skiing Today So I Guess ICE Isn’t Terrorizing ...

Judd Apatow believes that Americans need to “think long-term, get involved, and make sacrifices” to survive the turbulent state of the world. The director, at the Sundance Film Festival for the ...
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Oscars Diversity Report: ‘Sinners’ Ties Record for Most Black Nominees From a Single Film, Plus Milestones for Chloe Zhao, Guillermo del Toro and More

Hollywood still has work to do when it comes to diversity, but many people are still finding their ways to shine. From Black talent continuing to break records to unprecedented achievements for Latino ...
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JAGGED LITTLE PILL Rush Policy Announced at The Actors Studio of New Jersey

The Actors Studio of New Jersey has announced the launch of a new General Rush Policy for its upcoming production of Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill, reaffirming the company's commitment to ...