Hollywood Grapples With Mass Layoffs as the Biz Redefines Itself for Streaming Future

Chris Willman Music Writer“This is our last show,” Dave Grohl announced at the outset of the Foo Fighters’ set Wednesday night at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. There was an awkward silence as the invited audience waited to see if there was a punchline coming or not.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaReese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine has forged a storytelling partnership with World of Women (WoW), the NFT collective that is cracking open the male-dominated world of crypto currency while celebrating inclusivity and equality. World of Women launched in July 2021 with some 10,000 artworks from women creators, quickly becoming one of the most popular and profitable purveyors of non-fungible tokens.As part of the partnership, Hello Sunshine will build out the World of Women character universe and franchise into entertainment properties including feature films, scripted and unscripted TV series.

Selome Hailu “Harlem” has been renewed for a second season on Amazon Prime Video.The comedy series follows four best friends who live in Harlem, New York. Camille (Meagan Good) is a popular young anthropology professor at Columbia University who struggles to navigate her love life; Tye (Jerrie Johnson) is a successful, queer dating app creator who prefers keeps romance at arm’s length; Quinn (Grace Byers) is a hopeless romantic and trust-fund fashion designer trying to give back while running a struggling business; and Angie (Shoniqua Shandai) is a confident singer and actress who lives rent-free with Quinn.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorWhen bringing a “whole story [that] is completely true, except for all the parts that are totally made up” to life, “Inventing Anna” costume designers Lyn Paolo and Laura Frecon had to dive into Instagram.“The very beginning of the project was actually more about research and matching everything that the real Anna wore for her Instagram — which sort of became our Greek chorus,” Paolo told Variety. “And that was extensive research… Even before we got into the fashion elements, we had to recreate that whole Instagram wall, and also all of the court looks.”“Inventing Anna” follows faux-heiress Anna Delvey (née Anna Sorokin) (Julia Garner) as she awaits trial for grand larceny and theft of services.

Amanda Holden has continued her 51st birthday celebrations in Dubai by posing up a storm in a tiny, sequined mini dress.The Heart FM presenter wasn't afraid to show some skin as she shared the snap with her 1.8 million followers, flaunting her age-defying physique.Posting the snap just hours ago, Amanda told how she has no plans for her celebrations to wind down anytime soon.The mum-of-two captioned the picture: "Birthday celebrations continue," followed by a party face emoji.Sitting coyly on the end of the bath, the blonde-haired beauty posed in a stunning, nude mini dress which allowed her to flaunt her perfect pins.The tiny number featured feathers around the bust and sparkles on the rest of the fabric, which hugged her petite frame.Letting the dazzling garment do all the talking, the model opted for minimal accessories.On her feet, Amanda wore a pair of strappy silver stilettos which she paired with a simple tennis bracelet.She wore a full face of glamorous make-up, showcasing a flawless complexion and a heavy smokey eye.Perched precariously on the edge of the tub, Amanda held onto a bunch of pink and red balloons as she grinned at someone out of shot.Amanda's post comes a day after she stripped down to a skimpy red bikini as she documented her day of celebrations at the beach.The TV star was surprised with two balloon bouquets that she took a picture with as she enjoyed a cocktail.Amanda captioned the snap “spoilt,” as she posed in a racy red bikini and a white beach cover-up.With her enviable figure and taught tummy, the star looked nowhere near her 51 years as she lapped up the sun.She also posted a short clip with her two daughters, Lexi and Hollie, as they dined out.In the video, Amanda could be seen in the

As the second coronavirus wave closes down Canadian movie theaters, again, Hollywood production hubs in Vancouver and Toronto have returned to pre-pandemic levels of activity. Cinemas in Manitoba and British Columbia have shuttered, while multiplexes in and around Toronto and Montreal, the country's main theater-going markets, have also been ordered to close down by health authorities as the number COVID-19 cases surges on both sides of the border.

A petition to have Amber Heard removed from upcoming film Aquaman 2 has now gathered more than 1.5 million signatures.

2020 has been a tough year for blockbusters. Basically, almost any big budget film has moved to next year or opted to debut on a streamer. Even some of the potential 2021 titles are starting to think about this, with COVID-19 still an issue and theaters likely to stay partially closed for some time to come. Now, we can add another big movie to this list, with the crossover sequel Godzilla vs. Kong highly likely to be the next title skipping theaters. In fact, there could be a competition for its rights going on right now. Read on for more on this rumored development…

The Nevers, and actor Ray Fisher claims it’s “undoubtedly the result” of an ongoing Warner Bros investigation.Fisher claimed in July that Whedon had shown “gross” and “abusive” behaviour on set, after which an investigation was launched the following month. Whedon did not release a statement on the matter.“I have no intention of allowing Joss Whedon to use the old Hollywood tactic of ‘exiting’, ‘stepping down’, or ‘walking away’ to cover for his terrible behaviour,” Fisher wrote on Twitter in response to Whedon’s departure from The Nevers.“WarnerMedia’s JL investigation has been in full swing for over three weeks now.

There's been a ton of buzz surrounding Fantastic Beasts 3 owing to Johnny Depp, who fans saw as Gellert Grindelwald in the popular franchise. After losing his libel suit against a British publication, who called him a "wife beater" in regards to his troubled marriage with Amber Heard, Depp revealed that he was asked by Warner Bros.

Given the uncertainty around movie theaters opening further in the new year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, another would-be box office blockbuster may head to streaming instead of theaters next year.Warner Bros.' highly-anticipated Godzilla vs. Kong, which pits the iconic creatures Godzilla and King Kong against each other, is likely heading to a streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter.While no deals are finalized yet, Netflix has reportedly submitted a $200 million offer for the movie, though WarnerMedia has reportedly blocked the offer, as it prepares an offer for the Warner-owned streamer HBO Max.

There is rumblings tonight that Legendary’s fourthquel Godzilla vs. Kong, scheduled to be released by Warner Bros on the big screen, is in talks to head to HBO Max. Surprise, surprise.

Fantastic Beasts 3, it has been confirmed.Depp, who portrayed the villainous character in the first two Fantastic Beasts movies, was asked by Warner Bros to resign from the role earlier this month after he lost a libel trial related to domestic abuse allegations by his ex-wife, Amber Heard.It was later reported that Mikkelsen (Hannibal and Casino Royale) was in “early talks” to step in for the next film, which is set for release on July 15, 2022.Today (November 25), the Danish actor’s casting has been officially announced by Warner Bros, with Fantastic Beasts 3 currently in production at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden (via Deadline).Mikkelsen will appear alongside returning stars including Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler,

Dave McNary Film Reporter“Wonder Woman 1984” will hit theaters in China on Dec. 18, a week before the Warner Bros.

It’s only been a couple of days but the film industry is still reeling from the news that Warner Bros. is going to release “Wonder Woman 1984,” a potential billion-dollar film, in theaters and on HBO Max on the same day this Christmas.

Most U.S. moviegoers will be forced to settle for watching Wonder Woman 1984 at home next month, after Warner Bros.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterThey’re Animaniacs, and they’re rebooting to the max.In the first big musical number of the long-awaited reboot to the beloved ‘90s animated series, the three deranged siblings who live in the Warner Bros. water tower — Yakko, Wakko and Dot — get caught up on the last 22 years since Steven Spielberg and Tom Ruegger’s original “Animaniacs” went off the air.

Johnny Depp’s fanbase is calling for the actor to return in upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: A year ago at this time, a stink was raised by the studios and NATO over Netflix and its audacity to actually crunch the theatrical window with The Irishman. And a deal was on the table with AMC, but in the end the streamer wanted a more limited time in theaters ( far less than 45 days).Fast forward to now, and many wonder, well, what happens to Amazon and Netflix now with the WarnerMedia HBO Max theatrical day and date release of Wonder Woman 1984? Certainly they’ll push for their due in having the big circuits like AMC and Cinemark play their fare on a crunched or zero window. Why should Warner Bros.

On Nov. 3, election night, Patrisse Cullors — one of the three co-founders of Black Lives Matter and a TV writer (Good Trouble) who recently signed an overall production deal with Warner Bros. Television Group — co-hosted a streaming event on YouTube featuring such Hollywood allies as America Ferrera, Chelsea Handler and Tessa Thompson.

Kevin Dillon has joined the cast of the upcoming biopic Reagan.The 55-year-old actor will portray Warner Bros. co-founder Jack Warner in the biopic, which will also feature Dennis Quaid as former US President Ronald Reagan.Reagan worked for Warner Bros.