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Oscar winner Mark Rylance paid tribute to his wife, Claire van Kampen, after she passed away on January 18 following a cancer diagnosis. She was 71.In a statement to People Magazine, Rylance and his daughter Juliet van Kampen confirmed: “Claire Louise van Kampen, Lady Rylance, has died this morning, Saturday the 18th of January at 11:47, in the ancient town of Kassel, Germany, surrounded by her family”.It continued: “Claire has died of cancer on Mark Rylance’s 65th Birthday.

Oscar contender The Brutalist used Artificial Intelligence to augment dialogue within one scene, the film’s editor has revealed.In an interview with Red Shark News, Dávid Jancsó, who also edited 2024 action film Monkey Man, used AI software Respeecher to correct a sequence where a letter written by Adrien Brody’s character, László Tóth, is read aloud.Jancsó explained: “I am a native Hungarian speaker and I know that it is one of the most difficult languages to learn to pronounce. Even with Adrien’s Hungarian background, it’s not that simple.

BAFTA Film Awards nominations are being announced today (January 15).The contenders for this year’s ceremony – which takes place on February 16 – are due to be confirmed at 12pm GMT. The nominations can be streamed live below.The ceremony is the most prestigious film awards in the UK, and a big part of awards season internationally, which will culminate with the Oscars on March 3.

Los Angeles wildfires.Not only have A-listers like Anthony Hopkins, Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal and Paris Hilton lost their homes in the fires, but major industry events like award shows, red carpet premieres and concerts have been either postponed or canceled.The 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards, for example, were slated to take place in Santa Monica on Jan. 12. However, the Chelsea Handler-hosted ceremony has now been pushed back to Jan.

Oscars, also known as The Academy Awards, has been pushed back again due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.The voting deadline for members has been extended to January 17, while the reveal of the nomination has been moved to January 23. Both have been moved back almost a week from their original dates.

HBO show Succession, Jesse Armstrong, has announced his next project, an original movie set around a financial crisis.The film is still being written, but the network is fast-tracking it to start production later this year.Armstrong is writing the as-yet-untitled film, which he will also produce alongside Succession executive producer Frank Rich. Details about the plot are being kept under wraps, but Deadline reports that it follows the story of four friends who convene during a dramatic international financial crisis.Succession ran from 2018 to 2023, telling the story of media mogul Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and the fight among his family to take over from him when he announces his retirement.The show achieved 75 Emmy nominations and 19 wins, including three Outstanding Drama Series awards.

Terrifier’s Art The Clown actor David Howard Thornton has turned an animated legend into a horror star in new film Screamboat. Check out the first look at murderous rendition of Mickey Mouse below.While Disney retains exclusive rights to its depiction of Mickey Mouse from its own works, the character as depicted in the 1928 short film Steamboat Willie entered public domain at the beginning of 2024, meaning that specific version can be used for non-Disney productions.The situation is similar to 2023’s Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey, which became a cult hit due to its portrayal of the lovable bear being re-imagined as a serial killer. The film made $7.7million from a $100,000 budget, and spawned The Twisted Childhood Universe, franchise of horror movies starring normally family friendly characters.The official Synopsis for this new film reads: “Screamboat follows a group of New Yorkers on a late-night ferry ride that turns deadly when a mischievous mouse begins a rampage, targeting unsuspecting passengers.

Sir Anthony Hopkins has posted for the first time since losing his home in the wildfires in Los Angeles.The legendary actor’s house in the Pacific Palisades area of the city was reported as having been destroyed on January 10, one of thousands to have been claimed the blaze.Starting last Tuesday, the LA Wildfires have resulted in 24 deaths so far, with over 100,000 people ordered to evacuate from their homes. Strong winds have meant authorities and emergency services have struggled to prevent it from spreading, with three fires still burning.The Oscar-winning actor, who turned 87 on December 31, posted on Instagram with the following comments: “As we struggle to heal from the devastation of these fires, it’s important to remember the only thing we take with us is the love we give”.Hopkins is one of many to have lost their homes in the fires.

Guardians of The Galaxy and Gladiator star Djimon Hounsou has revealed that despite decades of success in the film industry, he still struggles financially due to systemic racism.Making his breakthrough in Steven Spielberg’s 1998 historical drama Amistad, the Beninese actor has worked consistently since then, appearing in Rebel Moon, Shazam, and A Quiet Place: Day One among others. He has been nominated for two Academy Awards, for Amistad and 2006 thriller Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio.Appearing on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers show, he spoke about how industry has yet to pay sufficiently for his work.

“African Voices Changemakers.”“I’m definitely underpaid,” he added.Hounsou’s most famous movies include “Amistad,” “Gladiator,” “In America,” “Blood Diamond,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Shazam!,” “A Quiet Place Part II,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and both “Rebel Moon” films.His roles in “In America” and “Blood Diamond” earned him nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2004 and 2007, respectively.Hounsou, who was born in West African and immigrated to the U.S. at age 23, said he believes he was snubbed by the Oscars for his performance in Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad.”“I was nominated for the Golden Globe, but they ignored me for the Oscars because they thought that I had just come off the boat and the streets,” Hounsou recalled.

Borderlands star Jamie Lee Curtis has faced online backlash after comparing the Los Angeles fires to Gaza at a recent cinema Q&A.The Oscar winner was promoting The Last Showgirl, the film in which she stars with Pamela Anderson. In a clip shared online, Curtis talked about the situation in Los Angeles and how it has affected her.Five fires are currently being battled across the city, starting in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood on January 7. Over 150,000 residents have been evacuated, with 10 deaths so far.

pic.twitter.com/28rlCbQo9e— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 10, 2025Earlier, Happy Days and Barry actor Henry Winkler alleged that arson was behind the fires, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to make his claims. “THERE IS an ARSONIST here in LA .

Sir Anthony Hopkins is the latest to lose his home in the wildfires currently happening in Los Angeles.TMZ has reported that the actor’s house in Pacific Palisades was completely destroyed by the blaze, although the actor was in the UK at the time and did not need to evacuate.Five different fires across the city have burned through over 36,000 acres, with 10 people reported dead and more than 130,000 people having evacuated. The fires have become the most devastating in the city’s history, with officials warning that high winds may further fan the flames.Hopkins, known for his roles in The Silence of The Lambs and the Thor films, purchased the property in 2019, a year after his Malibu home narrowly missed a wildfire in that area.

Golden Globes, but thanks to the spate of fires around Los Angeles – the most destructive in the region’s history – changes to the awards calendar are already being made.There are currently five separate fires still burning and nearly 180,000 residents of LA county have been told to evacuate. At least five people are known to have died.Numerous celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Adam Brody and Leighton Meister are known to have lost homes in the fires.Now, the Hacks star has called for awards ceremonies to not be televised and revenues donated to victims of the fires as well as firefighters.“With ALL due respect, during Hollywood’s season of celebration, I hope any of the networks televising the upcoming awards will seriously consider NOT televising them and donating the revenue they would have garnered to victims of the fires and the firefighters,” the actress wrote on her Instagram account.A post shared by Jean Smart (@realjeansmart)Already there has been significant disruption to the film and television industry.

Oscar winning actor James Woods was brought to tears during a television interview, discussing the loss of his home to the Los Angeles wildfires continuing to tear through the city.There are currently five fires being fought by emergency services, with five people confirmed dead and more than 137,000 people have been evacuated from their homes. The fire in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood has become the most destructive in the city’s history, with at least 1,000 buildings destroyed.

Screen Actors Guild best actress nominations. Any way you slice it, that’s a big problem.They’ve both received months of acclaim.

Succession actor Jeremy Strong has spoken about his latest role, playing Bruce Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau in the biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere.Jeremy Allen White plays Springsteen, who finds himself at a difficult point in life while recording his sixth album, 1982’s ‘Nebraska‘. Landau is credited by many with influencing the music legend artistically and personally.“It’s honestly been one of the greatest working experiences I’ve ever had” Strong told Deadline. “(Landau) has a lot to do with who Bruce is”.

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill was evacuated from his house in Los Angeles, becoming one of more than 30,000 people to flee the ongoing fires in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.The actor shared a personal update on his Instagram account on the evening of January 7, saying “Personal Fire Update: 7pm – Evacuated Malibu so last-minute there (were) small fires on the sides of the road as we approached PCH (Pacific Coast Highway)”. He also shared his wife Marilou, dog Trixie, and himself had arrived safely at their daughter Chelsea’s home in Hollywood.Firefighters are battling a 3,000-acre wildfire that has seen tens of thousands evacuated, with several famous names sharing their experiences.

Will Smith posted a cryptic message on his Instagram account talking about his connection with the 1999 blockbuster The Matrix. This lead many to believe he is involved with the upcoming sequel, but the truth behind the post is reportedly something entirely different.“In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix” the post begins.

Robbie Williams has shared his thoughts on ‘Forbidden Road’ being disqualified from the Oscars 2025‘s shortlist for Best Original Song – see what he had to say below.In mid-December, the Oscars revealed its shortlist for Best Original Song for the upcoming 2025 ceremony on March 3. Originally on the list was Williams’ ‘Forbidden Road’ from his new biopic Better Man.

the Golden Globes matter? Meh. Some quick stats: Over the past 20 years, the winner of the Globe for motion picture – drama has gone on to capture the Oscar for Best Picture just six times.