Etan Vlessing
Hollywood Reporter
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Potential Writers Strike Presents Disruption (and Opportunity) to Global Content Creators
A WGA strike could boost demand for more international fare, but with so many U.S. shows shooting overseas, physical production could grind to a halt. → Read More
Oscars: Where to Watch Around the World
With the 95th edition of the Academy Awards unspooling in L.A. on Sunday with host Jimmy Kimmel, The Hollywood Reporter highlights TV networks and online outlets that will show all the glitz and glamour in various countries across the globe. → Read More
‘John Wick 4’ Actor Donnie Yen Pushes Back at Asian Stereotypes: “Why Can’t We Have a Normal Name?”
Donnie Yen talks about unconscious Asian stereotypes in Hollywood films and why he changed his John Wick 4 character's name and costumes. → Read More
Evan Rachel Wood Denies Pressuring Marilyn Manson Accuser Who Recanted
Ashley Morgan Smithline, a former accuser of singer Brian Warner, claimed that she was pressured into making her original allegations, which the 'Westworld' actress denies any role in via her court filing. → Read More
George R. Robertson, Chief Hurst in the ‘Police Academy’ Films, Dies at 89
The Canadian actor appeared in the first six films in the franchise and in three Oscar nominees for best picture. → Read More
Jeremy Renner Was Injured While Trying to Save Nephew, Accident Report Reveals
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office suggests that the snowplow's parking brake played a role in the Avengers star's New Year's Day accident, which left him with more than 30 broken bones. → Read More
Hasbro to Lay Off 1,000 Staffers, 15 Percent of Workforce, Amid Cost-Savings Push
The toy giant is also looking to sell its production division Entertainment One as it pivots to focus on gaming. → Read More
Ezra Miller Trespassing Plea Deal Approved By Court
The 'Flash' actor will serve one year of probation and pay a fine and agreed not to consume alcohol if it interferes with their employment and continue mental health treatment. → Read More
Hollywood Stocks Fall Sharply in 2022 Amid Ad Challenges, Focus On Streaming Profits
U.S. media stocks fell back to Earth amid pressure on streaming subscriber growth, increased cord-cutting and weakened advertising trends. → Read More
Hollywood's Deal Dilemma for 2023: Go Big or Wait Out the Downturn?
Cord-cutting, an advertising fallout, higher interest rates and an unfavorable regulatory environment present obstacles — but these are the companies that could be involved in M&A in the new year. → Read More
AMC Networks to Undergo Layoffs As CEO Exits and Streaming Can’t Offset Linear TV Decline
The company, home to IFC, AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV and Sundance TV, will see cuts to every operating area, wrote James Dolan, the company's chairman. → Read More
Liberty Media to Split Off Atlanta Braves, Create Liberty Live Tracking Stock With Live Nation Stake
“These actions will provide greater investor choice and enable targeted investment and capital-raising through more focused currencies," said CEO Greg Maffei. → Read More
Liberty Media Unwinds SPAC, Citing No Targets for Takeover
Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei said his company looked at around 140 companies in all as potential media or entertainment acquisitions, but saw no target worth pursuing for a merger with its financial vehicle. → Read More
The Toronto Film Festival Is Out to Prove Its Worth to the International Film Industry
Canada's premier movie fest may lack the glamour or critical acclaim of Venice or Cannes, but its mainstream audience can be a better gauge of what movies will work at the box office. "With TIFF, we have our fingers on the pulse." → Read More
Take-Two Interactive CEO: “I Don’t Believe the Entertainment Business Is Recession Proof”
Company CEO Strauss Zelnick told analysts Hollywood is not immune to a threatened recession as consumer spending in mobile industry takes a hit from rising inflation. → Read More
15 Best International Film Schools of 2022
These storied global institutions offer foundational filmmaking instruction, from Italy to Israel. → Read More
AMC Theatres Tries to Win Over Retail Investors With “APE” Dividend
The company plans to issue a new stock to thank investors who have helped the exhibitor turn around its fortunes. → Read More
Altice USA Confirms It’s Shopping Telcom Suddenlink
The cable giant, led by CEO Dexter Goei, has been looking to reduce its debt load. → Read More
Paramount Promotes Pam Kaufman to International Chief as Raffaele Annecchino Exits
Paramount Global has promoted Pam Kaufman to the role of president and CEO, international markets, global consumer products & experiences, while prior international chief Raffaele Annecchino is exiting, the company said Friday. → Read More
Vivendi Revenue Rises on Growth at Havas, Canal+
The French media and telecom company, led by CEO Arnaud de Puyfontaine, also discloses latest results for game-maker Gameloft and is considering a divestiture. → Read More