Five times Hollywood films have influenced beer sales – The Drinks Business

Can TV and film influence what we’re drinking? There is compelling evidence to suggest that’s the case. After all, everyone and their uncle hated Merlot after Sideways hit theatres, and cult classic Lost in Translation put Suntory whisky back on the map. It’s no wonder companies are investing in product placement more than ever before.In … Read more

Vivendi’s Canal Plus to Buy French Telecom Giant Orange’s Film and TV Unit – Hollywood Reporter

Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterSubscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterCanal Plus, led by CEO Maxime Saada, already owns a third of OCS, which operates several networks. By Georg Szalai International Business EditorFrench media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi’s Canal Plus Group has agreed to acquire production arm Orange Studio and full ownership … Read more

Nicolas Cage Has No Plans to Join the ‘Star Wars’ Universe Anytime Soon: “I’m a Trekkie” – Hollywood Reporter

Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterSubscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterThe ‘Old Way’ actor got candid about possibly appearing in the franchise, saying, “I’m not in the ‘Star Wars’ family. I’m in the ‘Star Trek’ family.” By Carly Thomas Associate Editor Fans who dream about the day they can see Nicolas Cage in a Star … Read more

Hollywood Mourns ‘Eight Is Enough’ Star Adam Rich, As Fellow Child Actors Salute One Of Their Own – Deadline

By Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-manager Hollywood awoke today to the sad news that Eight Is Enough star Adam Rich was gone too soon at age 54. Mourners posted about the hairstyle that launched a thousand imitators and how he was a TV presence in their childhood. But those who knew him best also focused on his … Read more

How Zelenskiy became Hollywood’s man of the hour – The Guardian

From Ben Stiller to Jessica Chastain, celebrities have embraced Ukraine’s president and offered support to the country’s war effortWhen Ben Stiller walked into the office of Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in June, he embraced the wartime leader telling him, “You’re my hero.”Stiller is one in a line of stars from the entertainment world who made … Read more

Billy Idol honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: 'I couldn't have imagined something like this' – Fox News

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Tom Hanks Addresses Nepotism Debate, Defends His Children … – Hollywood Reporter

Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterSubscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter“Doesn’t matter what our last names are. We have to do the work in order to make that a true and authentic experience for the audience,” Hanks said. By Abbey White Associate Editor Tom Hanks has weighed in on the ongoing … Read more

Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Talks Content Cancelations and HBO … – Hollywood Reporter

Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterSubscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterGunnar Weidenfels said he predicts that other companies in the space will follow WBD’s footsteps in how it approaches content. By Alex Weprin Media & Business Writer If 2022 was a year of restructuring for Warner Bros. Discovery, then 2023 “will … Read more

CES: Could 90 Percent of Content Be AI-Driven by 2025? – Hollywood Reporter

Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterSubscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterA panel hosted by SAG-AFTRA examined AI’s impact on Hollywood, which included discussion of AI-enabled content creation tools, deep fakes and some bold predictions. By Carolyn Giardina Tech Editor Artificial Intelligence is poised to create a seismic shift in entertainment, and … Read more