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July 16, 2026
Matt Damon Shocked Robert Pattinson on ‘The Odyssey’ Set by ‘Screaming and Screaming’ to Blow His Voice Out and Sound Older: ‘A Complete Psycho’
Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland got concerned on “The Odyssey” set when they heard their leading man, Matt Damon, screaming over and over again in his trailer. Was Damon in pain? Or having a blowo...
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July 16, 2026
Quentin Tarantino Plans to Retire After His Next Movie. Christopher Nolan Hopes He ‘Won’t Stay True’ to His Word
If Quentin Tarantino remains committed to retiring from filmmaking after his 10th feature film, then whatever movie the Oscar winner decides to make next will be his swan song from the big screen. ...
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July 15, 2026
Andy Serkis Gets Asked Why New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast Is All White Actors: ‘I Don’t Think We’ll Be Doing a Politically Correct Casting-for-the Sake-of-Casting Version of the Film’
Andy Serkis said in a recent interview with the BBC that his new “Lord of the Rings” movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will “somewhat acknowledge” the franchise’s lack of diversity. The film, which is ...
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July 15, 2026
‘The Batman 2’ Delayed Again to February 2028; Matt Reeves Drops First Camera Test Footage of Robert Pattinson’s Return
Matt Reeves’ “The Batman Part II” is being delayed once again and will now open on in theaters on February 18, 2028. That release date is nearly six years after the March 2022 opening of “The Batma...
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July 15, 2026
‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer: Anthony Ippolito Becomes Sylvester Stallone in This Inside Look at the Making of a Movie Classic
Ever wonder how Sylvester Stallone became Rocky? Peter Farrelly’s upcoming biographical drama “I Play Rocky” will answer the question as “Grand Army” actor Anthony Ippolito takes on the role of Sta...
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July 14, 2026
George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking ‘Easier’ and ‘There’s Nothing You Can Do About It,’ Criticizes Hollywood for Giving Fans Too Much Power
George Lucas has a bone to pick with Hollywood when it comes to focus groups and test screenings. The “Star Wars” creator, who walked away from the franchise in 2012 after selling Lucasfilm to Disn...
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July 13, 2026
‘Growing Pains’ Star Ashley Johnson Was Nearly Abducted on Set When a Kidnapper Grabbed Her After Episode Taping: ‘I Was Clueless’ and ‘Very Upset’
“The Last of Us” voice actor Ashley Johnson got her start in Hollywood as a child actor, playing the role of Chrissy Seaver on the final two seasons of ABC’s sitcom “Growing Pains” from 1990 to 199...
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July 13, 2026
Christopher Nolan Slams ‘AI Slop’ and Disagrees With Matt Damon’s ‘Defeatist’ Opinion That ‘The Odyssey’ Is the Last Movie of Its Kind
Christopher Nolan does not agree with his “The Odyssey” leading man Matt Damon when it comes to their new epic being the last of its kind in Hollywood. Damon has stated repeatedly during the movie’...
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July 13, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Mitch McConnell’s Proof of Life Photo Amid Questions Over Senator’s Health
Jimmy Kimmel is currently on summer break from hosting his ABC late night talk show, but that’s not stopping him from continuing to take aim at the Republican party. Kimmel’s latest target is Sen. ...
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July 10, 2026
Christopher Nolan Says ‘Odyssey’ Backlash Over Casting and More Is ‘Irrelevant’ and He’s Learned Not to Worry: ‘Remember, I Spent 10 Years Dealing With Batman’
Christopher Nolan is not phased by the pre-release backlash that’s been erupting on social media in the months leading up to his latest directorial effort, “The Odyssey.” The movie, a star-studded ...
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July 10, 2026
Meta AI Can Now Use Your Instagram Photos Without Consent. SAG-AFTRA Urges App Users to Opt Out: ‘Take Action to Protect Your Likeness’
SAG-AFTRA is urging its members and all Instagram users to take action against Meta’s new Muse Image model, which has been woven into the Instagram app and makes public accounts susceptible to AI g...
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July 9, 2026
‘Naruto’ Movie Launches Global Casting Search to Find Actors to Play Live-Action Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura
The live-action “Naruto” movie is launching a worldwide casting search to find its three leading actors. The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting sear...
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July 9, 2026
The Coven Is Back! ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Set Photos Reveal Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts and More as Witches
Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of the “American Horror Story” coven, but the witches are officially back in the first set photos from the production of “AHS” Season 13. The ...
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July 9, 2026
Emmy Rossum Says Years-Long ‘Shameless’ Pay Battle Only Ended in Season 8 After Salary Dispute Leaked to the Public: ‘It Was Resolved Within a Day’
Emmy Rossum revealed on “Call Her Daddy” that her years-long fight for equal pay on Showtime’s “Shameless” only ended because her contract negotiations went public in 2016. The leak resulted in ove...
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July 7, 2026
Anne Hathaway ‘Spent a Week’ Prepping for Harley Quinn Before ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Meeting; Nolan Didn’t Reveal Catwoman Until Two Hours Into Their Chat
Anna Hathaway said on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she spent a full week channeling Harley Quinn before meeting Christopher Nolan for “The Dark Knight Rises” because she was convinced he w...
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July 7, 2026
Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’s’ Modern English Dialogue ‘Was a No-Brainer’ Even If ‘It Might Bite Me on the Ass’ and ‘I Was Maybe Being Naïve’
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic, which dates back to around the 8th or 7th century BC. As a result, some moviegoers were surprised when the film’s various t...
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July 6, 2026
‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions Are Raves for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Astonishing’ Epic and ‘Flawless Filmmaking’: ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfection’
Christoper Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s epic a “staggering achievement” with “flawless film...
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July 6, 2026
Adam Sandler Told Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce While Officiating Their Wedding: ‘Kiss Every Chance You Have. Every Day’
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid revealed to CNN that Adam Sandler’s officiant speech to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during their July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden included the touching a...
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July 6, 2026
Zendaya Was So Cold on First Day of ‘The Odyssey’ Filming That Her ‘Mouth Was Frozen’ and She Couldn’t Say Her Lines; Nolan Calls Her ‘Always Perfect’
Zendaya was in Iceland on the first day of filming her scenes for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and could not open her mouth to say her dialogue because of the freezing conditions. As if acting...
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July 3, 2026
22 Best Movies New to Streaming in July: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘The Drama,’ ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and More
The summer box office is getting two of the year’s biggest films this month thanks to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” But the streamers are also rolling out some ...
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July 2, 2026
Anne Hathaway Quit ‘Knocked Up’ Over Graphic Birthing Scene, Says Seth Rogen: ‘She Felt That It Was Not Her Brand’
Seth Rogen appeared on “The A24 Podcast” alongside his “The Invite” director and co-star Olivia Wilde and remembered when Anne Hathaway quit “Knocked Up,” Judd Apatow’s classic 2007 comedy in which...
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June 30, 2026
Dwayne Johnson Slammed as a ‘Coward’ for Staying Quiet on Politics; ‘Star Trek’ Icon George Takei Fires Back: ‘Silence Is Complicity’
Dwayne Johnson is catching flak on social media after he told Esquire magazine earlier this month that he will no longer speak publicly on politics. “Star Trek” icon George Takei is one of the Holl...
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June 29, 2026
Walton Goggins Saved Olivia Wilde From Being Stampeded to Death by Horses on ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Set: ‘I Owe Him My Life. He’s a Real-Life Hero’
Olivia Wilde revealed on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that she was nearly stampeded to death by horses on the set of “Cowboys & Aliens,” director Jon Favreau’s 2011 ...
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June 29, 2026
Jacob Elordi or Callum Turner Should Not Be James Bond, Says Ex-007 Casting Director: ‘We Know So Much About Them’ and the Actor Should Be ‘Out of the Blue’
Debbie McWilliams, the James Bond franchise’s longtime casting director, does not want to see rumored contenders Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner or Harris Dickinson pick up the 007 moniker. McWilliams ...
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June 26, 2026
‘Ratatouille’ Sequel Shot Down by Director Brad Bird Despite Pixar Interest; He Said to the Studio: ‘We Told That Story’
Hopes for a “Ratatouille” sequel are being shot down by director Brad Bird, who said in an interview with Collider that he has no interest in continuing the story of the rodent chef Remy. Pixar oft...
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June 25, 2026
Adam McKay Reveals Axed ‘Talladega Nights 2’ Plot and Says Will Ferrell Split ‘Is a Shame’: ‘I’m Open to the Idea’ of Working Together Again After 2019 Breakup
Adam McKay said in a new interview with Business Insider that he is “totally open to the idea” of working with Will Ferrell again. The duo behind some of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s (“An...
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June 24, 2026
Olivia Wilde Denies ‘Screaming Match’ With Florence Pugh on ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Set and Stayed Quiet on Rumors After Being Told: ‘Don’t Say a F—ing Word’
Olivia Wilde said in a new interview with The Cut that a “screaming match” never took place on the set of “Don’t Worry Darling,” nor was she “not available on set” as highly-publicized rumors sugge...
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June 23, 2026
‘Who’s the Boss?’ Star Danny Pintauro Says Being an Amazon Delivery Driver Is ‘One of Five Jobs’ He Has Now Has Because ‘I Don’t Make Money From Residuals’
Danny Pintauro, who played Jonathan Bower on all eight seasons of the ABC sitcom “Who’s the Boss?” when he was a child actor, made headlines in April after he posted a photo of himself on Instagram...
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June 23, 2026
Disney Failed to Buy James Bond Franchise, Walked Away From Owning Twitter Hours Before the Deal Closed and Held Apple Merger Talks
Bob Iger, who stepped down from his second stint as Disney CEO in March, gave an exit interview to Financial Times in which he revealed that he tried to acquire the James Bond franchise for Disney ...
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June 23, 2026
Nate Bargatze Slammed for ‘Associating With Fascists’ After Attending Trump’s UFC Fight; W. Kamau Bell Tells Him: ‘Don’t Be in Photos With Fascists’
Nate Bargatze and other “nice” white guys are the subject of ire in comedian W. Kamau Bell’s latest Substack essay, titled “It Is So Easy To Not Do This.” Bell rips Bargatze for attending the UFC F...
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