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2025 Oscars: Universal’s Film Empire Nabs Historic 25 Noms, Netflix Leads Individual List With 16
A24 also made a strong showing with 14 nominations, while Searchlight Pictures picked up 10 to propel Disney's vast film stable to a total count of 15.
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Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Seek Gag Order Against Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Bryan Freedman
The power couple allege that the no-holds-barred lawyer is violating judicial rules by using the media to exonerate his client, whom Lively is suing in federal court. Baldoni has filed a separate suit against both the actress and Reynolds.
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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Tracking for Promising $90M-Plus U.S. Box Office Debut
The Marvel sequel sees Anthony Mackie take over duties as the marquee superhero, which opens over Presidents' Day weekend.
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‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Feud Takes New Turn as Both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Say Leaked Footage Proves Their Point
Early on Tuesday, Baldoni's legal team leaked behind-the-scenes footage cited in Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit to select media outlets, prompting a harsh rebuke from her attorneys.
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‘Star Wars’ Shocker: Ryan Gosling in Talks to Star in Shawn Levy’s Movie (Exclusive)
If the deal makes, this would send the project into hyperdrive after two years of development and make it the next 'Star Wars' movie to go into production.
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Box Office: ‘Mufasa,’ ‘One of Them Days’ Maul ‘Wolf Man’ Over Slow MLK Holiday Weekend
Elsewhere, 'Moana 2' has cleared the $1 billion mark in worldwide ticket sales in another win for Disney's animation empire.
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During Wildfires, Angelenos Sought Comfort in a Familiar Refuge: Movie Theaters
Seeking distraction from despair, residents flocked to cinemas, catapulting Los Angeles to dominate the list of the country’s five top-grossing theaters.
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Blake Lively on Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit: “Another Chapter in the Abuser Handbook”
Lively's legal team spoke up hours after Baldoni filed a suit against her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, over what transpired on the set of 'It Ends With Us' and in the weeks following the movie's release.
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Box Office: ‘Den of Thieves 2’ Opens to Winning $15.5M; ‘Moana 2’ Nears $1B Globally
So far, moviegoing doesn't appear to be dramatically impacted in the greater L.A. area despite the historic fires raging across the region. Elsewhere at the box office, 'Better Man' bombed as it expanded nationwide.
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‘Wicked’ Sings to Record $70M in Premium VOD Sales in 1st Week as It Nears $700M at Global Box Office
The record-smashing musical has been a huge win for Donna Langley and NBCUniversal's film empire, which have proven that a movie can still be a big draw in theaters even if it goes to home entertainment early.
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Disney’s Tony Chambers Exiting as Head of Global Theatrical Distribution, Named President of EMEA
The studio has yet to announce Chamber's replacement as he segues to overseeing Europe, the Middle East and Africa as part of a major restructuring of how Disney operates businesses in the region.
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Golden Globes: ‘Wicked’ Wins Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Honor
It's the second year the award has been bestowed.
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