Tag: innovation

After Lin-Manuel Miranda's collaboration with Jon M. Chu on "In the Heights," they nearly reunited for "Wicked." Miranda desired a minor role but was ultimately not cast; Chu agreed it would have been distracting. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, "Wicked" received 10 Oscar nominations.

Published on: February 05, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

YouTube's ad revenue leaped 13.8% in Q4 2024 to reach $10.47 billion for the first time. This boost was attributed to increased political spending in the US election. YouTube also announced a partnership with CAA to tackle AI-generated deepfake videos.

Published on: February 05, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

Get the latest on "Love Hurts" star Ke Huy Quan, who reunited with "The Goonies" cast for a heartwarming Hollywood ceremony.

Published on: February 05, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC

Jane Tranter has been announced as the new Advisory Chair for the 50th-anniversary Edinburgh TV Festival. With decades of experience at BBC and Bad Wolf, the festival will expand accessibility programs with bursaries and a new attendee program.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC

French actress Juliette Binoche will succeed Greta Gerwig as jury president of the Cannes Film Festival at its upcoming 78th edition. It will be the second time in Cannes history that the jury will be headed by a woman for two consecutive years.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

Former President Joe Biden has signed with CAA, the talent agency that previously represented him from 2017 to 2020. During that time, Biden published his bestselling memoir, launched a nationwide speaking tour, and headlined numerous engagements. CAA co-chairman Richard Lovett praised Biden's commitment to public service and expressed honor in partnering with him again.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 12:02 AM UTC

A new "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" sequel series is in development at Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar set to reprise her iconic role as the title character. Nora and Lila Zuckerman will write, showrun, and executive produce, while Chloé Zhao is attached to direct and executive produce. The series will focus on a new Slayer and Gellar would appear in a recurring role.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

Reese Witherspoon recently clarified that Kate Winslet is not the actor who she lost touch with after an awkward awards speech, despite rumors circulating online.

Published on: February 03, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC

Sony Pictures TV Plans to Take Over Distribution of 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy'

Published on: February 03, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC

Julia Fox calls for new and fresh content in Hollywood while developing her own TV and movie scripts.

Published on: February 03, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC