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- 1Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film for Lucasfilm●‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Filmmaker Jon Watts has been tapped to direct the next Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Watts, best known for helming Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy with Tom Holland, becomes the latest high-profile director to join the franchise as Lucasfilm continues developing its slate of new big-screen entries. Details about the film's story and release date have not been announced, and fan discussion is focused on what direction Watts will take the galaxy far, far away.
- 2Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy The Turf pub●Cheers! Wrexham’s celebrity owners buy ‘The Turf’ pub that’s adjacent to the club’s stadium
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Hollywood actors who own Wrexham AFC, have bought The Turf, the historic pub directly next to the club's Racecourse Ground stadium in Wrexham, Wales. The venue, a favourite with fans and featured in the pair's documentary about the club, will now be under the same ownership as the team itself.
- 3Texts Link Justin Baldoni's Crisis PR Adviser to Secret 'Smear' Sites, Complaint Says▼Texts link Justin Baldoni’s crisis PR pro to secret ‘smear’ sites, complaint alleges
A new complaint alleges that text messages connect a crisis public relations adviser working for actor and director Justin Baldoni to secret websites used to smear Blake Lively amid their ongoing legal dispute. The filing suggests the sites were part of a coordinated effort to damage her reputation. The allegation adds a new dimension to the increasingly contentious legal battle between the two Hollywood figures.
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John Goodman has been cast in the third season of HBO's 'The Last of Us', according to The Hollywood Reporter. Details about his role have not been disclosed. The adaptation, based on the PlayStation game, remains one of the network's most-watched series, and news of a major new cast member is drawing wide attention from fans of the show and the game alike.
- 5Susan Sarandon among 100 protesters detained outside UN headquarters●Actress Susan Sarandon among 100 protesters detained outside UN https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirr or.co.uk/3am/cel
Actress Susan Sarandon was taken into custody alongside roughly 100 other protesters outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, according to the Mirror. Sarandon has a long record of political activism, and the arrest drew attention online, with commenters debating both the demonstration itself and the involvement of a high-profile Hollywood figure.
- 6Viral Boston Globe Lesbian Bar Article Draws Hollywood Interest●Viral Lesbian Bar Article From Boston Globe Is Piquing Hollywood’s Interest
A Boston Globe article about a lesbian bar has gone viral and is now attracting attention from Hollywood, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The piece has sparked conversations about adapting its story for film or television, reflecting broader industry interest in queer-focused narratives and the cultural moment around LGBTQ venues.
- 7Jalen Brunson Headlines SNL Season 52 Premiere●Jalen Brunson Brings the New York Knicks to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52 Premiere # TV # TVNews # JalenBrunson #
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is set to bring his teammates to the season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The appearance ties the NBA team to the show's opening episode, alongside musical guest KATSEYE, drawing attention from both basketball and television fans in New York and beyond.
- 8Top Hollywood Publicist Alleged to Have Hidden Evidence in Celebrity Smear Sites Case●Top Hollywood Publicist Alleged to Have Hid Evidence About Role In Celebrity Smear Sites
A leading Hollywood publicist is alleged to have concealed evidence concerning their involvement in celebrity smear websites, according to a report circulating on entertainment news platforms. The claim suggests the publicist may have played a role in the operation or promotion of sites used to disparage celebrities, and then worked to hide material connected to that role. Details about the publicist's identity, the specific evidence, or any legal proceedings have not been confirmed.
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Scientists are studying whether a nuclear explosion could be used to deflect a large asteroid on a collision course with Earth. The idea, long confined to Hollywood plots like Armageddon, is being taken seriously as a last-resort planetary defence option, with researchers testing models of how a nuclear blast could nudge or break up an incoming space rock.
- 10Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller Open New York Film Festival▼Scarlett Johansson, Miles Teller, Adam Driver Bring Out the A Crowd and Long Lines for the Sizzling Opening of the New York Film Festival
The New York Film Festival opened with a star-studded crowd as Scarlett Johansson, Miles Teller and Adam Driver walked the red carpet, drawing large audiences and long entry lines. Their presence gave the festival a high-profile launch, with fans and photographers packing the venue to catch a glimpse of the actors at the opening-night screening.
- 11Stallone Reveals Bulimia and Steroid Use During Rocky Films●Sylvester Stallone Says He Became Bulimic While Filming ‘Rocky’ Movies, Used Steroids
Sylvester Stallone says he developed bulimia while preparing for the 'Rocky' movies and also used steroids to get in shape for the iconic boxing role. In extreme training for the films, he restricted his eating to dangerous levels, describing a regimen that damaged his health. The candid admission sheds new light on the physical toll behind one of Hollywood's most famous franchises.
- 12Avengers: Endgame Adds $26 Million in Crowded Box Office Weekend●‘Avengers: Endgame’ Snapping Up $26M at Box Office Amid Crowded Weekend
Avengers: Endgame has taken in around $26 million at the box office over a weekend crowded with competing releases, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Marvel blockbuster continues to draw audiences well into its theatrical run despite facing several new films vying for moviegoers' attention, underscoring its lasting commercial strength.
- 13Academy CEO says YouTube Oscars will look very different●Academy CEO Bill Kramer Doubles Down on YouTube Move: “You’ll See a Very Different-Looking Oscars”
Academy CEO Bill Kramer has reaffirmed the decision to stream the Oscars on YouTube, telling audiences that viewers will see a 'very different-looking Oscars' as the ceremony adapts to its new platform. The move, which shifts the awards show away from traditional broadcast television, is drawing debate about what the change means for the future of Hollywood's biggest night.