‘Project Hail Mary’ trailer: Ryan Gosling goes to space, meets alien
Ryan Gosling puts the “not” in “Astronaut” in the new trailer for “Project Hail Mary.” The upcoming sci-fi film, based on Andy Weir‘s novel of…
AI is controversial in Hollywood. For China’s film business, it’s no holds barred
Hollywood’s relationship with artificial intelligence is fraught, as studios balance the need to cut costs with growing concerns from actors, directors and crew members. But…
Glenn Whipp’s Emmy ballot: Read his list of dream nominees
Emmy nominations voting ends tonight at 10 p.m. PT. Still need help with your ballot?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and host…
Vin Diesel says Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner could return in ‘Fast & Furious 11’
Vin Diesel says the planned finale of the long-running “Fast & Furious” franchise will come with an unexpected passenger.Speaking at Fuel Fest, an automotive event…
‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ review: An actor’s battle for dignity
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Marlee Matlin has a word tattooed on each of her wrists. On the left is “perseverance,” on the right is “warrior.” “After 37…
California lawmakers OK expanded $750-million film tax credit program
After weathering a pandemic, dual strikes and massive wildfires, Hollywood is finally getting a lifeline.California legislators voted Friday to more than double the amount allocated…
‘Sorry, Baby’ review: Eva Victor’s nuanced debut is a major arrival
Agnes (Eva Victor) has the face of a classical Hollywood movie star but she dresses like an old fisherman. Her expressions are inscrutable; you never…
‘M3GAN 2.0’ review: The robots are self-aware and so are the laughs
“M3GAN 2.0” is another shiny display case for its violent antiheroine, an artificially intelligent doll with little regard for human life. In the new movie,…
The Weeknd conquers SoFi Stadium with an immaculate performance
No pop artist today has a more tangled relationship to a venue than the Weeknd has with SoFi Stadium.First, he chose SoCal’s flagship stadium as…
Lalo Schifrin dead: ‘Mission: Impossible’ composer dies at 93
Lalo Schifrin, the six-time Oscar nominee and prolific composer best known for his Grammy-winning “Mission: Impossible” theme, has died. He was 93. Schifrin died Thursday…
‘Sorry, Baby’ was a way for debuting filmmaker Eva Victor to heal
There is a simple tattoo of a windowpane on the middle finger of Eva Victor’s right hand. When I ask about it, the filmmaker launches…
James Bond: Denis Villeneuve to direct next 007 movie
Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film, the 26th official entry in the historic franchise. Villeneuve will also serve as executive producer, alongside…
Lee Carsley snubbed for Saipan film role but hopes to write Hollywood movie script with Euros sequel with England U21s
LEE CARSLEY knew nothing about a potential role in new movie Saipan — but he is desperate to write his own Hollywood script in Slovakia.The…
Five films that capture the Latino immigrant journey
The ongoing ICE sweeps taking place across Los Angeles and the country have underscored the many challenges faced by immigrant communities. For decades, migrants across…
Historic film studio hits the market at top dollar as filming dips
One of the oldest movie studios in Los Angeles is up for sale, perhaps to the newest generation of content creators.The potential sale of Occidental…
48 films selected for California film and TV tax credit program
The latest round of California’s film and television tax credit program will provide government incentives to 48 upcoming projects, according to the California Film Commission.The…
Film crew spotted in Benidorm and it leaves sitcom fans with same theory
When one man saw film crews working their magic in Benidorm, he and other desperate fans all jumped to the same sitcom-related conclusion - but…
‘Barbarian’ ending explained: Breaking down all the twists
Warning: This article discusses spoilers for the twisty new horror film “Barbarian.” If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our nonspoilery review here and…
Janelle James on ‘Abbott Elementary’ twist: ‘Do I still get paid?’
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Janelle James discusses her character’s arc on “Abbott Elementary,” and Aaron Pierre details the training required…
‘Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything’ examines anchor’s influence
There is no single figure in television history whose longevity and influence match Barbara Walters’.She became a star on NBC’s “Today” in the early 1960s,…