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Jimmy Kimmel Rents Spencer Pratt a U-Haul After He Loses L.A. Mayoral Race: ‘We Are So, So Sorry to See You Go’

Jimmy Kimmel is making sure Spencer Pratt keeps his promise to move out of Los Angeles after losing the mayoral race. During his “Jimmy Kimmel Live” monologue on Tuesday, the late-night host riffed on Pratt’s loss — and even rented the former reality star a U-Haul — after Nithya Raman overtook him and advanced to […]

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Bharathiraja, Pioneer of Tamil Rural Cinema, Dies at 84

Bharathiraja, the Indian filmmaker whose rural dramas reshaped Tamil cinema across nearly five decades, died on Wednesday in Chennai from age-related illness. He was 84. Born Chinnasamy Periyamaya Theva on July 17, 1941, in Allinagaram in what is now Theni district of Tamil Nadu, Bharathiraja worked primarily in India’s Tamil-language film industry as a director, […]

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‘Desi Bling’ Producer on Why the Netflix Reality Show, About Ultra-Wealthy Indian Expats in Dubai, Is Such a Hit: People ‘Like to See Their Dreams on Screen’

Netflix reality docusoap “Desi Bling,” which delves into the glossy lives of ultra-wealthy Indian expats living in Dubai, is turning out to be a big hit. The show’s seven-episode first season, offering an inside view of the glitzy lifestyle, lavish parties and personal frictions within the elite social circle of Dubai’s rich Desi community — […]

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‘Compartment No. 6’ Director Juho Kuosmanen Adds Magnus Millang, Paprika Steen to Cast of Bittersweet Comedy ‘Dream Come True’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Juho Kuosmanen, the director of Cannes prizewinner “Compartment No. 6,” has completed casting on feature film “Dream Come True,” which is a bittersweet comedy inspired by a true story. His third feature film will star Magnus Millang (“Another Round”), Paprika Steen (“Families Likes Ours,” “Festen”) and newcomer Ellen Kihri. First plot details have been unveiled […]

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Bill Cody, Grand Ole Opry Announcer and Revered WSM Country Radio Personality, Dies at 67

Bill Cody, one of the nation’s most revered country radio personalities from his decades-long roles as an announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and WSM morning show host, died Tuesday in Nashville. He was 67. In recent days, much of Nashville’s country music community had sent out calls for prayer on behalf of Cody, after […]

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Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ AI Remaster, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ Sequel Lead Eros Innovation’s 15-Production, $355 Million U.K. Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Eros Innovation has unveiled a £265 million ($355.2 million) commitment to the U.K., anchoring a 15-production slate that includes the AI remaster of superstar Rajinikanth’s “Kochadaiiyaan,” a continuation of the “Tanu Weds Manu” franchise and a new mythological cinematic universe. The company also announced the licensing of its $1.7 billion cultural dataset to a newly […]

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‘Toy Story 5’ First Reactions Praise Pixar’s Sequel as a ‘Deeply Profound’ and ‘Moving’ Film That ‘Ranks Right Alongside’ the Original

“Toy Story 5” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, and it appears Pixar’s long-running animated franchise remains in top form after 30 years. The latest sequel is being called “emotional, funny, genuinely warm, and perfect in every way” in rave first reactions. Film critic Scott Menzel posted a glowing review on […]

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Tom Hanks Says Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Was Kept ‘Top Secret’ From the Cast Until Release Day

Even Tom Hanks didn’t know that Taylor Swift recorded an original song for “Toy Story 5” until hours before it dropped. “It was top secret,” Hanks told Variety at the Los Angeles premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Wednesday night. “We did not know until, literally, when the moment came. They ushered us into a […]

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Directors Guild of America Reaches Four-Year Deal With Major Studios

The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, wrapping up this year’s round of major labor negotiations with little drama or fanfare. The DGA did not disclose the terms of the deal, which still must be approved by the union’s board and sent to the members for ratification. […]

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Taylor Swift Performs ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere, Says Movie Is a ‘Masterpiece’

Not only did Taylor Swift make a surprise appearance at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, but she also performed after the screening. Taking to the stage, Swift played the piano while singing “I Knew It, I Knew You,” her new song on the “Toy Story 5” soundtrack. […]

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Art Directors Guild Slams Martin Scorsese for AI Partnership: ‘Turning His Back on the Human Artists’

The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership with AI startup Black Forest Labs. In the statement, the guild accused one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors of “turning his back on the human artists who throughout his career have helped him create his most memorable works.” […]

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Persimmon Acquires Mystery Film ‘Death on the Brandywine,’ Starring Kate Burton – Film News in Brief

Independent distribution company Persimmon has acquired distribution rights for the U.S. and several international territories to the mystery film “Death on the Brandywine.” Kate Burton (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Rena Sofer (“24”), Tuc Watkins (“Paradise”), Jay Huguley (“Cape Fear”), Walt Willey (“All My Children”), Shanley Caswell (“NCIS: New Orleans”) and Guy Nardulli (“Tulsa King”) star, with Satomi […]

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