The weekend box office brought a mix of surprises and letdowns. Sony's "28 Years Later" kicked off with a strong start, raking in $14 million on Friday and preview screenings. This sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta, is subtitled "The Bone Temple" and stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fi
The Los Angeles City Council has extended its partnership with FilmLA for another five years. This decision came despite calls from advocacy groups for changes to the city's permitting process. The groups argue that the current system is too complex and costly, which has contributed to a decline in
The summer blockbuster was born out of chaos and uncertainty. A young director, Steven Spielberg, faced a monumental task. He had to turn a bestselling novel about a killer shark into a cinematic sensation. The project was plagued with issues from the start. The mechanical sharks kept breaking down,
The Juneteenth holiday weekend saw a flurry of activity in movie theaters. How to Train Your Dragon, a live-action remake of a popular animated film, took the lead with nearly $10 million in ticket sales. This film is expected to maintain its top spot despite the arrival of two highly anticipated mo
The 16th annual Governors Awards is set to shine a spotlight on four remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the film industry. The event, scheduled for November 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, will honor actor and producer Tom Cruise, choreographer and a
A talented actor from Hawaii, David Hekili Kenui Bell, has sadly passed away. His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, shared this sad news on Facebook. She described him as a kind, funny, and brilliant person. She did not share the cause of his death. David was a member of SAG-AFTRA. This is a big deal bec
The movie "How to Train Your Dragon" made a huge splash at the box office, raking in $83 million in its first weekend. This live-action remake of the beloved animated film exceeded expectations, which were set between $70 million and $80 million. The movie's success can be attributed to the exciteme
A judge has recently dismissed a $400 million defamation lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. This decision does not mean the end of the legal drama, though. Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has made it clear that they plan to refile and amend some of
Bleecker Street has named Kent Sanderson as its new CEO. This move comes after the passing of co-founder Andrew Karpen in April due to brain cancer. Sanderson is no stranger to the company. He has been a key player since Bleecker Street started in 2014. Before this promotion, he was the president an
The movie world is buzzing with anticipation for "Karate Kid: Legends, " which is set to hit theaters soon. This film is a big deal because it brings together two major stars: Jackie Chan, who was in the 2010 "Karate Kid, " and Ralph Macchio, famous for his role in the original 1984 movie. The excit
