Jon Voight, a well‑known actor, met with President Trump in February to ask for a federal tax credit that would make making movies and TV shows in America cheaper. The meeting happened at the White House, a place where politicians discuss big ideas for the country’s future. Voight is not alone
Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman walks through a silent film set, telling voters that the city’s once‑busy studios have shrunk since 2018. She says her own family ties to the industry make the issue personal, and she vows to keep Los Angeles as a global filming hub. The production slu
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley have been married for 23 years, and she credits their lasting relationship to two simple words: “Don’t leave. ” Speaking at a film festival, she explained that the phrase sums up their approach to marriage—staying together through busy times and quiet momen
Hollywood has long pushed actors to alter their real names, looks, and cultural hints so that audiences would see them as “American. ” In the 1930s, a studio told a Spanish‑born performer to adopt a more familiar name and even to dye her hair, hoping the audience would not notice her heritage. The
A plane crashes into the Pacific and suddenly passengers must choose between sinking metal and hungry sharks. That’s the set-up for Deep Water, a new survival thriller landing on U. K. and Irish screens. Directed by Renny Harlin (famous for Die Hard 2), the film teams up Hollywood heavyweights Aaron
Demi Moore has spent decades in the spotlight, where looks often matter more than talent. By her early 60s, she’s learned to value her body for what it does—not just how it looks. At Cannes this year, fans noticed how toned she was, sparking debate about aging and beauty standards. Moore, now 63, ad
Los Angeles is used to celebrities jumping into politics, but Spencer Pratt’s surprise mayoral bid is turning heads for a different reason. After losing his home in LA’s wildfires, the former reality TV star decided to challenge Mayor Karen Bass, arguing that the city’s leadership has failed on home
Critics usually stay in the back seat, writing quietly about performances. But one man drove himself right into the front seat and never looked back. He didn’t just review films—he turned his opinions into public moments. The New York arts world in the mid-1900s was full of energy, but he stood out
A new company is shaking up the film world by promising to turn scripts into full movies in just five days. Based in Los Angeles, this studio mixes Hollywood filmmakers with AI tech experts to cut costs dramatically. Instead of spending months or years on a single project, they say their system can
Hollywood stars often avoid taking sides in global conflicts, but a comedian recently called them out for dodging the tough questions. During a podcast chat, she pointed out how hard it is to find celebrities willing to label the violence in Gaza as genocide. Sitting beside a Palestinian activist wh
