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Oliver Stone has spoken out after news of the death of Moritz Borman, the veteran Hollywood producer and longtime Stone collaborator who died July 1 at age 71. Borman was a producer on the Stone pics Alexander, Savages, W. and World Trade Center and most recently 2016’s Snowden. In addition, he had producer credits on Under the […]

As America marks its 250th anniversary, there is a wide range of events, programming and unique celebrations planned by major entertainment entities. From theme park celebrations to live event coverage to TV specials, take a look at the list below for an updated sampling. CURRENT & ONGOING JUNE 16 – National Geographic launches programming to […]

The Supreme Court declined Catherine Herridge’s effort to block a lower court’s $800 per day fine for refusing to disclose the source of reports when she worked for Fox News. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper had imposed the fine, having found her in civil contempt after she declined to reveal the source for 2017 stories […]

More than 25 years later, Hugh Jackman still has his Adamantium claws in the character of Wolverine. The Oscar nominee recently revealed he plans to play the X-Men role for as long as the brass at Marvel Studios will allow it, and he doesn’t intend to give his successor any direction with the character. “I’m […]

Warner Records has announced a strategic partnership with veteran executive Sickamore and his “creative institute,” Three Times Louder. The imprint will continue its partnership with SoundCloud; Sickamore will continue to work alongside Travis Scott and David Stromberg at Cactus Jack Management, where he co-manages Don Toliver. Brooklyn-bred alternative R&B artist Laila will serve as the […]

EXCLUSIVE: Lifetime’s first microdrama, Tides of Temptation, will premiere on July 7 on executive producer Taye Diggs’ new vertical platform, Microhouse Films. Tides of Temptation will serve as the tentpole title for the platform, which launches on the same day with an additional 6 titles yet to be revealed. The series is the first of […]

Following his big breakout with Obsession, Curry Barker is keeping the indie spirit alive with his follow-up at Focus Features and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Anything But Ghosts‘ Cooper Tomlinson, who produced, co-wrote and starred alongside co-writer/director Barker in the supernatural horror, explained why they wanted to “stay grounded” with the film, which wrapped production shortly […]