Actor Jared Leto, 54, denies allegations of sexual misconduct from four women, who claim incidents occurred when they were teenagers (16-19) between 2002 and 2016.
Paramount and Warner Bros' $110bn merger is paused until June 2027 due to US legal challenges from 12 states and the WGA, despite European approval, as opponents argue it would harm competition and consumer choice.
Johnny Depp stages a comeback with a surprise Comic-Con appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge, ahead of his new film, sparking mixed reactions amid past abuse allegations.
Rebel Wilson won a defamation lawsuit brought by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who claimed Wilson's social media posts implied she lied about a sexual harassment complaint. Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled the posts were not defamatory, but questioned the truthfulness of testimonies from Wilson, MacInnes, and co-producer Amanda Ghost.
La actriz británica Samantha Morton recibe elogios por su papel en "La odisea" de Christopher Nolan, marcando un resurgimiento en su carrera. El artículo destaca su talento, sus nominaciones al Oscar y sus luchas personales, incluyendo abusos infantiles y su enfrentamiento con Harvey Weinstein, utilizando su plataforma para la defensa social.
Johnny Depp regresa a Hollywood con la película 'Ebenezer', basada en un clásico de Dickens, tras ganar el juicio contra Amber Heard. El actor busca retomar su carrera con este papel y otros proyectos pendientes como el thriller 'Day Drinker'.
Peter Barber, co-founder of Australian video tech firm Blackmagic Design, is suing the company and co-founders Grant Petty and Douglas Clarke in Federal Court, alleging he's been denied dividends, information, and the ability to sell his $98M stake due to hostility.
Ein US-Gericht hat die geplante Übernahme von Warner Bros. durch Paramount im Wert von über 100 Milliarden Dollar bis Mitte August gestoppt. Zwölf US-Bundesstaaten klagen gegen den Deal, da sie Wettbewerbsverzerrungen befürchten, während das Justizministerium ihn zuvor genehmigt hatte.
Swedish owners of the Viking longship replica Glad av Gillberga, featured in the Hollywood film "The Odyssey," claim Universal failed to pay a $6,000 bill for repairs after the vessel was allegedly returned damaged, despite a prior agreement.
Prosecutors presented forensic evidence, including suspected bloodstains and DNA samples, in a preliminary hearing to convince a judge that singer D4vd, legally David Burke, should stand trial for the stabbing death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Evidence was found in his Hollywood garage and Tesla.
Elon Musk and other right-wing figures criticized Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* for its diverse casting, claiming it was "woke" and would fail. Despite this online campaign, the film became a major summer box office success, challenging the "go woke, go broke" narrative and demonstrating audience preference for quality over culture war issues.
Actor Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal her failed defamation case against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, with a solicitor suggesting the judge's interpretations could potentially lead to a retrial or a different verdict. MacInnes sued Wilson over social media posts she argued damaged her reputation concerning a sexual assault claim.
Die EU-Kommission hat die geplante 110-Milliarden-Dollar-Übernahme von Warner Bros. Discovery durch Paramount Skydance unter Auflagen genehmigt. Paramount muss seine Anteile am Filmvertriebsunternehmen UIP aufgeben und darf zehn Jahre lang keine ähnliche Kooperation mit Universal im EWR eingehen. In den USA stößt die Fusion auf Widerstand und wurde gerichtlich auf Eis gelegt.
Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-born Hollywood actress, transcended her glamorous image to become a World War II inventor. Alongside George Antheil, she patented the 'Secret Communication System' using frequency hopping, a technology foundational to modern GPS, WLAN, and Bluetooth.
Actress Rebel Wilson has won a defamation lawsuit brought by co-star Charlotte MacInnes, who alleged Wilson defamed her in social media posts. A federal court judge found MacInnes failed to prove serious harm, concluding a dispute over sexual harassment claims related to their film 'The Deb'.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is drawing audiences on the strength of the director's name, despite a cast of major stars. The film has delivered Nolan's biggest global opening and set a 2026 Australian box office record.
Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, initially approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, has been temporarily paused by a federal judge following a lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general, citing concerns over competition.
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has built an impressive real estate portfolio, reportedly spanning from New York City to Los Angeles and a private island in Belize. His holdings include a Hollywood Hills compound, Riverhouse apartments, a Palm Springs estate, and a Spanish Colonial home in Los Feliz.
Indian director Sarfaraz Alam Safu highlights significant potential for Russia and India to co-produce high-quality films, moving beyond Hollywood influences. He suggests leveraging Russian VFX and Indian large-scale filming, noting ongoing collaborations and future projects like "Pearl (2025)."
Argentina faced widespread criticism for poor sportsmanship during their World Cup loss to Spain, cementing a 'villain' reputation. Allegations of racism from fans and players, including from Samuel L. Jackson, also arose. Argentinians argue it's passion, but some acknowledge justified criticism.
La Justicia de EE. UU. ordenó una pausa temporal de 14 días en la fusión de Paramount y Warner Bros. Discovery, valorada en 110.000 millones de dólares, tras una demanda de 12 estados liderada por California y Nueva York que alega riesgos de monopolio. Una audiencia está programada para el 3 de agosto.
A federal judge ordered a two-week halt to the $81bn Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger after 12 states, led by California, sued to block the deal, citing concerns over competition and consumer choice in Hollywood.
Ein US-Gericht hat die 111 Milliarden Dollar schwere Übernahme von Warner Brothers durch Paramount auf Klage von zwölf Bundesstaaten hin vorläufig ausgesetzt. Dies soll Verhandlungen über eine längerfristige einstweilige Verfügung ermöglichen, da die Bundesstaaten Wettbewerbsverzerrung befürchten. Das Justizministerium hatte den Deal zuvor genehmigt.
Ein US-Gericht hat die geplante 111 Milliarden Dollar schwere Übernahme von Warner Bros. durch Paramount auf Klage von zwölf Bundesstaaten vorläufig für zwei Wochen ausgesetzt. Die Bundesstaaten befürchten Wettbewerbsverzerrungen, während die US-Regierung den Deal zuvor genehmigt hatte.
