David Ellison has made a big move in Hollywood. He's now in charge at Paramount Pictures, a studio with over a century of history. But running a major studio isn't a walk in the park, especially in today's political climate. Ellison gathered his team on the Paramount lot to kick off this new chapter. He made it clear that bringing top talent back to Paramount is a t...
A group of over 4, 000 actors and filmmakers, including some big names, made a promise. They said they wouldn't work with Israeli film studios. They believe these studios support actions against Palestinians. This group includes stars like Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Mark Ruffalo. They compared their move to a similar boycott against South Africa during apartheid...
Over 1, 800 film professionals have pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions. They believe these institutions are involved in what they call "genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians. This pledge, which started with 1, 200 signatories, now includes big names like Emma Stone and James Schamus. The pledge aims to pressure Israel by refusing to work with ...
Paramount Skydance has teamed up with Legendary Entertainment for a three-year film distribution deal. The first project under this agreement is a movie based on the popular video game "Street Fighter. " This film is set to hit theaters in October next year and is co-produced by Capcom, the creators of the game. This deal comes hot on the heels of Paramount's agreem...
Graham Greene, a respected actor known for his powerful performances, has passed away at the age of 73. His agent, Michael Greene, shared the news, mentioning that Graham was surrounded by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, during his final moments. Michael highlighted Graham's dedication to his community and his strong moral compass, stating that he will be deeply missed. ...
Jim Jarmusch, a well-known filmmaker, recently found himself in a tricky situation. He was asked about Mubi, a company that shows his films, and its connection to a big investment firm called Sequoia Capital. This firm has ties to companies that make military tech for Israel. Jarmusch was one of many filmmakers who signed a letter asking Mubi to return the money it g...
Get ready for a trip back in time! A new movie called "Killing Castro" is coming to the Toronto Film Festival. This film is based on real events from 1960. It's about Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban revolution, visiting New York City. He was supposed to give a speech at the United Nations. But things got complicated when his hotel kicked him out. That's when Ma...
The movie world is buzzing with action this weekend. "Weapons" is still the king of the box office, holding onto its top spot for the second week in a row. This horror flick is doing so well that it might just become one of the top 15 movies of the year. It's not slowing down, and fans are loving it. Meanwhile, "Nobody 2" is making its way into the third spot. It ha...
A huge film studio is now up and running in Fort Worth, Texas. This new project, called SGS Studios, is a big deal for the state. It's a joint effort with Paramount Television, the company behind popular shows like Yellowstone. The studio covers a massive 450, 000 square feet, which is enough space for more than seven big grocery stores. This isn't the only film pro...
Paramount is making big waves in Hollywood. After a recent merger, the studio is gearing up to release more movies than ever before. The new leadership team, including co-chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg, is determined to make Paramount a top choice for filmmakers and talent. The studio's CEO, David Ellison, has big plans. He wants to make Paramount the go-t...