The discussion at Warner follows Universal’s plan to distribute ”Trolls World Tour“ on streaming platformsWith movie theaters closed across the globe for an indefinite period of time, Warner Bros. is discussing whether to take its upcoming DC Comics tentpole “Wonder Woman 1984” directly to streaming and bypass theaters altogether, two knowledgeable individuals told TheWrap.The discussions are still preliminary and have remained close to Warner Pictures Group Chairman Toby Emmerich and his top advisers, according to one individual with knowledge of the conversation. Even director Patty...…The discussion at Warner follows Universal’s plan to distribute ”Trolls World Tour“ on streaming platformsWith movie theaters closed across the globe for an indefinite period of time, Warner Bros. is discussing whether to take its upcoming DC Comics tentpole “Wonder Woman 1984” directly to streaming and bypass theaters altogether, two knowledgeable individuals told TheWrap.The discussions are still preliminary and have remained close to Warner Pictures Group Chairman Toby Emmerich and his top advisers, according to one individual with knowledge of the conversation. Even director Patty...WW…

More than 100 Hollywood public relations firms demanded on Monday that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization that hands out the Golden Globes, enact “profound and lasting” change otherwise their clients will not “participate in HFPA events or interviews” going forward.The scathing email from the leading publicity firms in the entertainment industry read:“We call on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to swiftly manifest profound and lasting change to eradicate the longstanding exclusionary ethos and pervasive practice of discriminatory behavior,...…More than 100 Hollywood public relations firms demanded on Monday that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization that hands out the Golden Globes, enact “profound and lasting” change otherwise their clients will not “participate in HFPA events or interviews” going forward.The scathing email from the leading publicity firms in the entertainment industry read:“We call on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to swiftly manifest profound and lasting change to eradicate the longstanding exclusionary ethos and pervasive practice of discriminatory behavior,...WW…

Anthony Hopkins made history on Monday with his for “The Father” in the Best Actor category — he became the oldest Best Actor nominee ever at 83.The previous record-holder, Richard Farnsworth, was 79 when he was nominated for “The Straight Story.”Hopkins was nominated in the category alongside Riz Ahmed (“Sound of Metal”), Gary Oldman (“Mank”), Chadwick Boseman (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and Steven Yeun (“Minari”).Also Read:“The Father” was directed by Florian Zeller and follows a man (Hopkins) who refuses assistance from his daughter as he ages, but soon begins to doubt his loved ones...…Anthony Hopkins made history on Monday with his for “The Father” in the Best Actor category — he became the oldest Best Actor nominee ever at 83.The previous record-holder, Richard Farnsworth, was 79 when he was nominated for “The Straight Story.”Hopkins was nominated in the category alongside Riz Ahmed (“Sound of Metal”), Gary Oldman (“Mank”), Chadwick Boseman (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and Steven Yeun (“Minari”).Also Read:“The Father” was directed by Florian Zeller and follows a man (Hopkins) who refuses assistance from his daughter as he ages, but soon begins to doubt his loved ones...WW…

Members of the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the powerful group behind the Golden Globes that has come under fire for a lack of diversity, are calling for the resignation of top board members as well as its COO Greg Goeckner, TheWrap has learned. At least three members have sent separate emails to the board of directors accusing the HFPA's current leadership of "incompetence" - as one put it - in handling the recent outcry over the group's lack of Black members and what they view as lack of action to address the issues, four insiders told TheWrap. According to...…Members of the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the powerful group behind the Golden Globes that has come under fire for a lack of diversity, are calling for the resignation of top board members as well as its COO Greg Goeckner, TheWrap has learned. At least three members have sent separate emails to the board of directors accusing the HFPA's current leadership of "incompetence" - as one put it - in handling the recent outcry over the group's lack of Black members and what they view as lack of action to address the issues, four insiders told TheWrap. According to...WW…

The Weeknd has called out the Grammys for being “corrupt” after he didn’t receive a single nomination for the 2021 awards show.“The Grammys remain corrupt,” he tweeted on Tuesday. “You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…”The Weeknd had been at the top of most experts’ prediction lists this year after his music dominated 2020. His single “Blinding Lights” was the biggest chart hit of the year, breaking the record for the most weeks on the Billboard Top 10. Similarly, his fourth studio album, “After Hours,” received critical and commercial acclaim upon its release in March. Plus,...…The Weeknd has called out the Grammys for being “corrupt” after he didn’t receive a single nomination for the 2021 awards show.“The Grammys remain corrupt,” he tweeted on Tuesday. “You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…”The Weeknd had been at the top of most experts’ prediction lists this year after his music dominated 2020. His single “Blinding Lights” was the biggest chart hit of the year, breaking the record for the most weeks on the Billboard Top 10. Similarly, his fourth studio album, “After Hours,” received critical and commercial acclaim upon its release in March. Plus,...WW…

A suspect is in custody in connection with the assault of actor Rick Moranis last month, the New York Police Department said on Twitter on Saturday.According to the , the suspect — 35-year-old Marquis Ventura — has a history of 13 arrests, including five for felonies. Two weeks after punching Moranis, Ventura was arrested and charged with two counts of on a New York subway.A spokesperson for the police department has not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment.Also Read:Last month, , the star of “Ghostbusters” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” was assaulted in Manhattan; the attack was...…A suspect is in custody in connection with the assault of actor Rick Moranis last month, the New York Police Department said on Twitter on Saturday.According to the , the suspect — 35-year-old Marquis Ventura — has a history of 13 arrests, including five for felonies. Two weeks after punching Moranis, Ventura was arrested and charged with two counts of on a New York subway.A spokesperson for the police department has not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment.Also Read:Last month, , the star of “Ghostbusters” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” was assaulted in Manhattan; the attack was...WW…

Jude Law is in talks to play Captain Hook in Disney’s “Peter Pan & Wendy” live-action film, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.Ever Anderson is set to play Wendy while Alexander Molony will play the famous boy who wouldn’t grow up. “Pete’s Dragon” director David Lowery is directing from a script he co-wrote with Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker is producing.Disney adapted J.M. Barrie’s famous novel and play in 1953, and since then, there have been many on-screen adaptations, such as Steven Spielberg’s “Hook” starring Robin Williams and Joe Wright’s “Pan.” Benh Zeitlin...…Jude Law is in talks to play Captain Hook in Disney’s “Peter Pan & Wendy” live-action film, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.Ever Anderson is set to play Wendy while Alexander Molony will play the famous boy who wouldn’t grow up. “Pete’s Dragon” director David Lowery is directing from a script he co-wrote with Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker is producing.Disney adapted J.M. Barrie’s famous novel and play in 1953, and since then, there have been many on-screen adaptations, such as Steven Spielberg’s “Hook” starring Robin Williams and Joe Wright’s “Pan.” Benh Zeitlin...WW…

Distributors are steering clear of Oscar-winning Bryan Fogel’s acclaimed film following Sundance premiere“The Dissident,” a powerful documentary from Oscar-winning director Bryan Fogel about murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, is being snubbed by Hollywood distributors out of fears of upsetting the Saudi regime blamed for its role in Khashoggi’s death, multiple individuals told TheWrap.One independent studio has bid for the film but sought a partner for streaming and premium cable, a knowledgeable individual said. Potential...…Distributors are steering clear of Oscar-winning Bryan Fogel’s acclaimed film following Sundance premiere“The Dissident,” a powerful documentary from Oscar-winning director Bryan Fogel about murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, is being snubbed by Hollywood distributors out of fears of upsetting the Saudi regime blamed for its role in Khashoggi’s death, multiple individuals told TheWrap.One independent studio has bid for the film but sought a partner for streaming and premium cable, a knowledgeable individual said. Potential...WW…