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Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is right around the corner, so Hollywood got into the holiday spirit on Sunday evening with the 93rd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, Supporting Marine Toys for Tots. Estelle waves to the crowd during the Ho llywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots, a holiday event for the past 93 years, on Sunday November 30, 2025. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) The Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots, a holiday event for the past 93 years, makes its w ay down Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday November 30, 2025. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Anthony Anderson waves to the crowd during the Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots, a holi day event for the past 93 years, on Sunday November 30, 2025. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) The Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots, a holiday event for the past 93 years, makes ...

Kleber Mendonça Filho, a Brazilian director, is sounding the alarm over the rise of streaming services in US movie culture. "We're going through a crisis in terms of going to the cinema, but I think with streaming culture and also with the pandemic, the rules were changed," he says at the Marrakech Film Festival. He continues, "It'd always been very clear that to see a film, you would see it in the cinema (…). Well, this is not so clear anymore." "I think this is taking many people away from the cinema-going experience," he notes. The filmmaker adds, "The industry, particularly in Hollywood, really has to draw a line if they want to keep filmgoing alive." The line Kleber refers to is his advice that Hollywood should "only release films on streaming after three or four months." The filmmaker also points to his latest movie, ...

By SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 21:58 GMT, 25 November 2025 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 25 November 2025 ]]]]>]]> Hollywood legends are eyeing an underrated Texas  city as the next booming film industry , but locals have spoken out about the downsides to having their home overtaken by sets .  Fort Worth, a suburb outside of Dallas, is quickly becoming a filming destination as Yellowstone creator, Taylor Sheridan, looks to bring his next big hit, Rio Paloma, to his hometown.  The slew of high-profile projects filmed in the city has already generated $1 billi on in revenue and 50,000 jobs.  Local politicians have lobbied for Fort Worth's dominance in the industry, passing $1.5 billion in funding last month to incentivize directors to film in the city.  The massive fu...

After advocating for Hollywood's freedom of expression during the McCarthy era, a once-prominent group was recently revived amid renewed concerns of government censorship . In response to the Red Scare, the Committee for the First Amendment was founded in September 1947 by screenwriter Philip Dunne, actress Myrna Loy and filmmakers John Huston and William Wyler. The group pledged support for the creatives known as the Hollywood Ten, who were cited for contempt of Congress after refusing to address the House Un-American Activities Committee about supposed communist affiliations. With membership that included Humphrey Bogart , Katharine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall , Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, the Committee took out ads in The Hollywood Reporter to detail their nonpartisan agenda. Oct. 27 marks the 78th anniversary of "Hollywood Fights Back," the CFA's first radio broadcast condemning the HUAC hearings. But as industry blacklisting ...

Matt Belloni , editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter, joins Kim Masters to discuss top entertainment news stories of the week. The women behind the #MeToo movement are starting to organize to make sure it lasts for more than just a moment. Part of their efforts include a legal defense fund called Time's Up to help women in blue-collar industries that don't have a platform like Hollywood stars. The winter television critics gathering is underway, and boy was it an awkward time for Dana Walden and Gary Newman, the chairs of Fox Television. The two seemed committed to saying things would be "business as usual" for the next 12-18 months, but after the Disney deal goes through, it's not clear where either of them will be working.

Meghan Markle excitedly announced that she is back in her "old stomping ground" of West Hollywood as she shared a huge update about her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, announced that her food and homeware business has joined forces with luxury private members' club, Soho House, and her products are being sold in the posh venue's West Hollywood location. On Instagram, Meghan posted a video of herself stocking the celebrity hot spot with her As Ever jams, honeys, candles, and wine, ahead of a pop-up launch. In the video, which was shared on Thursday, the former Suits actress admired the set-up in the middle of the room while looking glamorous in black trousers, a matching vest top, and perfectly blow-dried hair.  Meghan wrote in the caption: "Talk about a full circle moment! In my old stomping ground of West Hollywood, with a brand, family and friends that have been part of my life for so long." She also made a rare comment about the...

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LOS ANGELES – Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honoured on Nov 20 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. American film-maker Ryan Coogler – who directed the late American actor in the 2018 superhero movie – and American actress Viola Davis, as well as Boseman's widow Simone Ledward-Boseman, led the emotional ceremony in the heart of Tinseltown. "Today was a beautiful day," Ledward-Boseman said. "Everyone was just so full of love and joy. And we're all so proud of this person that we knew, that we shared." Chadwick Boseman died i n 2020 at the age of 43, after suffering from colon cancer for four years. A photo of the late actor Chadwick Boseman sits next to a pair of his shoes on his unveiled star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, on Nov 20. PHOTO: REUTERS Coogler, 39, remembered his leading man as an "incredibly generous" person. "Even when he knew his days were limited, and his moments wer...

Last Updated:November 25, 2025, 13:20 IST Bringing back the 'Rush Hour' franchise, analysts say, is Trump's attempt to add another feather in his anti-woke MAGA hat, not to mention the perfect revenge on Hollywood Both Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker have remained relatively Trump-friendly over the years. US President Donald Trump wants Hollywood to revive th e hit buddy-cop franchise Rush Hour for a fourth installment, nearly 27 years after the first installment starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker hit the screens, American news website Semafor has reported. According to the report, Trump has been personally lobbying his friend and Paramount owner Larry Ellison to put in motion a new movie in the franchise. The original 1998 Rush Hour film was a commercial success, blending martial arts with racial humour that defined 1980s-90s Hollywood comedy, but the franchise had effectively died after its third installment in 2007 failed to win over critics and moviegoers. But is t...

Last Updated:November 24, 2025, 11:43 IST Udo Kier, cult actor known for Mark of the Devil and Hollywood classics. Global cinema lost one of its most recognisable faces this week, as veteran German actor Udo Kier — the man whose icy blue stare defined decades of horror, arthouse and fantasy films — died at 81. His partner, artist Delbert McBride, confirmed the news to Vari ety, marking the end of a remarkable career that spanned more than five decades and over 200 titles. Kier was one of the rare performers who moved effortlessly between European arthouse, American comedies, cult horrors, music videos and acclaimed festival films. His filmography covered everything from Andy Warhol's Frankenstein to Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, making him one of the most versatile European actors to cross over into Hollywood. A career shaped by cult classics Kier's screen journey began with Road to Saint Tropez (1966) and Shameless (1968), but it was the 1970 horror hit Mark of the Devil th...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For decades, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have navigated the ins and outs of Hollywood with grace and humility. Now, their nephew, rising star Timothy Wayne, is following in their footsteps in hopes of continuing an unforgettable legacy within country music.  In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Wayne, a 22-year-old Tennessee native , opens up about his famous uncle and aunt and shares how their guidance and advice have begun to shape his own career in the ever-changing industry.  "Uncle Tim and Aunt Faith were really the reason why I had never gone into music before and never really thought about it," said Wayne, who recently released his li ve rendition of the classic song , "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Cowboys."   DARIUS RUCKER IS 'SO AGAINST' HIS KIDS BECOMING MUSICIANS LIKE HIM DESPITE THEIR INTEREST Timothy Wayne said Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's fame originally made ...

Coogler remembered Boseman as an "incredibly generous" person.  "Even when he knew his days were limited, and his moments were numbered, he still gave to the art form. He still threw himself into the fire," he said. Chadwick Boseman began his career in theatre and television before making the leap to film.  Boseman's most famous character T'Challa/Black Panther was introduced in Captain America: Civil War (2016). Two years later he reprised the role in the hugely successful standalone Black Panther, becoming the first black actor to take the lead in the sprawling Marvel franchise. Boseman died in 2020 at the age of 43 after suffering from colon cancer for four years. The debilitating disease did not keep him from making movies or from fully committing to his craft, Coogler said. "Even though he was going through what he was going through, he would do his own stunts, he would be there for off-camera dialogue readings. It was incredibl e." Viola...

Watching Hollywood films and TV shows, you might notice something missing: Chinese bad guys. Even though China is widely acknowledged as the U.S.'s main strategic rival, we rarely see Chinese villains in our contemporary stories. Instead, we are treated to the same old nefarious Russians, Islamic terrorists, trans-national criminals and occasionally a dodgy character from a smaller country.            The reason for this is straightforward: China is a market that Hollywood covets. In 2019, for example, the China Film Administration and box office analytics firms like EntGroup and Box Office Mojo estimated that Hollywood generated  $11 billion  in box office revenue, with big-budget films like "Avengers: Endgame" and "The Lion King" leading the way. Those numbers slumped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they rebounded to  $7.5 billion  in 2022, the last year somewhat accurate numbers are available. The pandemic, however, is not the only reason revenue is down...

Kim Masters and John Horn banter about some of this week's top Hollywood news stories. - The second annual NewFronts saw digital platforms like Yahoo, AOL and Hulu trot out new video entertainment for advertisers over a week-long event in New York. Reportedly $1 billion worth of ad spending could take place in that digital space. Many known names from the big and small screen took part. Could this impact the broadcast upfronts a couple weeks from now? - Iron Man 3 sets a box office record opening in China. The version of the film released in China differ from the rest of the world and could indicate a way for Hollywood to tailor its movies for the Chinese audience. - China's tax on Hollywood films. When China expanded the number of non-Chinese films that get distribution over there they added a tax on the Hollywood studio's piece of the box office. Now, Fox is seeing that the tax could cost the studio $2 million worth of revenue on Life of Pi which played wel l in Chin...

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Published: November 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM Hollywood celebrates 100th anniversary with downtown festival HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Thousands gathered at ArtsPark at Young Circle on Saturday as Hollywood marked its 100th anniversary with a community celebration highlighting the city's history and growth. Founded in 1925 by Joseph Young, Hollywood has grown to more than 150,000 residents. The centennial event featured vintage cars, old fire trucks and a presentation showcasing what the city once looked like, along with food trucks, vendors and live appearances from city leaders. "I'm happy to be here tonight and I'm just celebrating 100 years of Hollywood," said Alnisa, a local vendor. "Tonight is super special… I'm just so grateful to be a part of this community." Residents said the celebration reflected the city� ��s spirit. "I've wanted to live here forever," said Tracey Bivelo. "Our beach is beautiful. The people are great," anot...