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R.I.P. Cable TV: Why Hollywood Is Slowly Killing Its Biggest Moneymaker
As subscribers and viewers flee, media companies that once relied on cable TV are chasing streaming dollars instead.Earlier this year, people started noticing something peculiar about ’s schedule: The network had quietly morphed into an almost 24/7 offering of just one show. At one point in late June, “Ridiculousness” — a half-hour viral video-clip show hosted by famed skateboarder Rob Dyrdek — aired for 113 hours out of the network’s entire 168-hour lineup. Many took it as a sign that MTV, a pioneering force in reality television that only a few years ago had also made major investments in...…As subscribers and viewers flee, media companies that once relied on cable TV are chasing streaming dollars instead.Earlier this year, people started noticing something peculiar about ’s schedule: The network had quietly morphed into an almost 24/7 offering of just one show. At one point in late June, “Ridiculousness” — a half-hour viral video-clip show hosted by famed skateboarder Rob Dyrdek — aired for 113 hours out of the network’s entire 168-hour lineup. Many took it as a sign that MTV, a pioneering force in reality television that only a few years ago had also made major investments in...WW…
Industry Infighting, Union Turf Battles Slow Development of Back-to-Work Plan
The entertainment industry’s efforts to develop safety protocols for restarting production is predictably becoming a brawl among the major studios and Hollywood unions that has delayed the presentation of the industry’s back-to-work plan to state and local officials. , jumpstarting production amid the pandemic will be .The industry task force that was assembled last month to address the safety issues has generated a 30-page draft of a white paper that is designed to convince governmental officials to give Hollywood the greenlight to resume production. A copy of that draft is believed to...…The entertainment industry’s efforts to develop safety protocols for restarting production is predictably becoming a brawl among the major studios and Hollywood unions that has delayed the presentation of the industry’s back-to-work plan to state and local officials. , jumpstarting production amid the pandemic will be .The industry task force that was assembled last month to address the safety issues has generated a 30-page draft of a white paper that is designed to convince governmental officials to give Hollywood the greenlight to resume production. A copy of that draft is believed to...WW…
Sacha Baron Cohen Was 'Scared' of What Would Happen During the Rudy Giuliani Scene in 'Borat'
Amazon Studios“I really wonder whether you came running in because you thought, ‘If I let this go any longer, something really horrible is going to happen,” Affleck said.I mean, I was hoping for the movie they would,” “But also as a producer and a director, I have an actress there who I need to look after — and protect as well — because we’re putting her in a situation with a powerful man who may or may not have been in this situation beforehand.”“It was shocking!” Affleck interjected. “And it appeared as ‘we better go in now, before this turns into something that is so horrible that we...…Amazon Studios“I really wonder whether you came running in because you thought, ‘If I let this go any longer, something really horrible is going to happen,” Affleck said.I mean, I was hoping for the movie they would,” “But also as a producer and a director, I have an actress there who I need to look after — and protect as well — because we’re putting her in a situation with a powerful man who may or may not have been in this situation beforehand.”“It was shocking!” Affleck interjected. “And it appeared as ‘we better go in now, before this turns into something that is so horrible that we...WW…
'Paddington 3' Officially in the Works
“ 3” — a new entry in the beloved movie series — is in active development, representatives from told Variety: “There are no details to share yet about the new movie, the reps said, but in , Studiocanal said it will again be teaming up with David Heyman’s Heyday Films. In the past, “Paddington” writer-director Paul King , but will still be involved. King is currently directing Warner Bros.’ “Wonka,” a Willy Wonka origins story, .The previous two “Paddington” movies — mixtures of live action and CGI — were global box office successes, grossing more than $280 million and $225 million...…“ 3” — a new entry in the beloved movie series — is in active development, representatives from told Variety: “There are no details to share yet about the new movie, the reps said, but in , Studiocanal said it will again be teaming up with David Heyman’s Heyday Films. In the past, “Paddington” writer-director Paul King , but will still be involved. King is currently directing Warner Bros.’ “Wonka,” a Willy Wonka origins story, .The previous two “Paddington” movies — mixtures of live action and CGI — were global box office successes, grossing more than $280 million and $225 million...WW…
'Jackass 4' Team Trying to Get Bam Margera Help After Meltdown
In several disturbing (and since deleted) videos posted to his Instagram last week that were then picked up by TMZ, “” star and skateboarder lashed out at the production of the latest installment of the franchise, saying he was being cut out of the movie and that they were stealing his ideas.Margera, a “Jackass” star since its MTV inception in 2000, also claimed that during the production, he had to submit to breathalyzer and urine tests, and that his medications were being mandated by , the studio behind the movie. Margera appeared to be inebriated in the videos, the first of which began...…In several disturbing (and since deleted) videos posted to his Instagram last week that were then picked up by TMZ, “” star and skateboarder lashed out at the production of the latest installment of the franchise, saying he was being cut out of the movie and that they were stealing his ideas.Margera, a “Jackass” star since its MTV inception in 2000, also claimed that during the production, he had to submit to breathalyzer and urine tests, and that his medications were being mandated by , the studio behind the movie. Margera appeared to be inebriated in the videos, the first of which began...WW…
Lindsay Lohan Asks TikTok User to Take Down Viral Cameo (EXCLUSIVE)
On Jan. 3, 20-year-old user — who generally posts about TV shows such as “Julie and the Phantoms” and “The Wilds” — posted a TikTok saying, “Guys, I think I’m going to have to come out to my parents soon.” Last week, she posted an update, saying she had not yet talked to them. “But hear me out,” she said. “What if I got to tell my parents? She’s on Cameo right now. And wouldn’t that be iconic?”Well, — she didn’t think it would be right to come out for her.Reply to @olivialaliberte, she said she came out to them because she “didn’t want them to find out on the internet.”“And they took...…On Jan. 3, 20-year-old user — who generally posts about TV shows such as “Julie and the Phantoms” and “The Wilds” — posted a TikTok saying, “Guys, I think I’m going to have to come out to my parents soon.” Last week, she posted an update, saying she had not yet talked to them. “But hear me out,” she said. “What if I got to tell my parents? She’s on Cameo right now. And wouldn’t that be iconic?”Well, — she didn’t think it would be right to come out for her.Reply to @olivialaliberte, she said she came out to them because she “didn’t want them to find out on the internet.”“And they took...WW…
Ali Larter Responds to Leonard Roberts' Accusations: 'I Am Truly Sorry'
Actor responded on Wednesday to the account by her “” co-star — who, in published earlier in the day, said Larter mistreated him while working on the first season of the hit NBC series, eventually leading to his dismissal from the show. Roberts believes the fact he’s Black affected that decision.In a statement to Variety‘s sibling publication , Larter said: “I am deeply saddened to hear about Leonard Roberts’ experience on Heroes and I am heartbroken reading his perception of our relationship, which absolutely doesn’t match my memory nor experience on the show. I respect Leonard as an...…Actor responded on Wednesday to the account by her “” co-star — who, in published earlier in the day, said Larter mistreated him while working on the first season of the hit NBC series, eventually leading to his dismissal from the show. Roberts believes the fact he’s Black affected that decision.In a statement to Variety‘s sibling publication , Larter said: “I am deeply saddened to hear about Leonard Roberts’ experience on Heroes and I am heartbroken reading his perception of our relationship, which absolutely doesn’t match my memory nor experience on the show. I respect Leonard as an...WW…
How a Registered Sex Offender Thrived in Hollywood
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How 'Grey's Anatomy' Revolutionized Pop Culture — and Why It's Not Done Yet
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