Chris Gardner
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Oscar Parties 2023: Inside the A-List Events (Updating)
Highlights from the starry celebrations leading up to Hollywood's biggest night. → Read More
Spirit Awards: 9 Things the Cameras Missed
From hot dog fingers to a chance meeting between Mia Goth and Sharon Horgan, THR recaps memorable moments cameras didn't catch on the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards livestream telecast. → Read More
Sundance: Barry Jenkins Recalls Directing Intimate ‘Moonlight’ Scenes
Dakota Johnson had to drop out of Sunday's panel, 'Power of Story: On Intimacy,' citing a "family emergency," missing the chance to join Oscar-winning filmmaker Jenkins, intimacy coordinator Ita O'Brien, author Lisa Taddeo and 'Couples Therapy' star Dr. Orna Guralnik. → Read More
Golden Globes: What to Expect From This Year’s (Scaled-Back) Party Scene
In a typical year, the Beverly Hilton would be teeming with Globes afterparties, but 2023 will see a revised social calendar as the HFPA rebounds from controversy. → Read More
Will Smith Returns to Red Carpet for ‘Emancipation’ Premiere: “Poetic Perfection” to Have a Movie Like This
The Oscar-winning actor stepped back in the spotlight in Los Angeles for the first time since March's Academy Awards telecast where he slapped presenter Chris Rock. → Read More
Inside the Tiffany & Co. Lock Collection Launch With Kim Kardashian, Gal Gadot and Hailey Bieber
The exclusive celebration, hosted by the jeweler's Alexandre Arnault and Anthony Ledru, drew Halsey, Zoë Kravitz, Zoey Deutch, Noah Beck, Kris Jenner and stylists Jeanne Yang and Elizabeth Stewart. → Read More
Emmy Parties 2022: Inside the A-List Events (Updating)
See how the stars are celebrating TV's biggest night as Hollywood Reporter staffers are on the scene at all the top events. → Read More
The Top 20 Power Lunch Spots in L.A. Now
From classics like the Polo Lounge to newcomers like Great White, the vibe may vary — as well as the quality of the food — but the goal is the same: to see and be seen. → Read More
Michelle Rodriguez on Why ‘Fast X’ is “French ‘Fast & Furious'”
On the red carpet at Comic-Con, the actress described the impact Louis Leterrier is having on the franchise after taking the wheel from Justin Lin: "He came with all this energy of love." → Read More
Aaron Latham, Screenwriter, Journalist and Husband of CBS News’ Lesley Stahl, Dies at 78
Aaron Latham, the journalist, screenwriter and husband of CBS News veteran Lesley Stahl who penned the articles that served as the basis for the John Travolta films Urban Cowboy and Perfect, has died. He was 78. Latham died Saturday at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania after a battle with Parkinson’s disease, his wife told The Hollywood Reporter. […] → Read More
Cannes: Lee Jung-jae, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton and More in The Hollywood Reporter’s Festival Photo Diary
To capture the glamour, stars and scene, THR has partnered with award-winning visual storyteller Julian Ungano to share these exclusive images from the 2022 edition of the French film festival. → Read More
Cannes: Inside Rithy Panh’s Clash With TikTok Over Competition Jury Independence
The Cambodian auteur briefly resigned as jury head of the #TikTokShortFilm competition after execs from the social media giant intervened in the jury’s selections and even tried to replace some of the winners: "They need to know that an artistic jury is a jury — not an algorithm." → Read More
Cannes: James Gray, Anne Hathaway Moved to Tears During ‘Armageddon Time’ Premiere
The Focus Features release contained a trenchant critique of the conservative politics of the era, with actors playing members of Donald Trump's family. → Read More
Cannes: Baume & Mercier Makes French Riviera Sparkle With Diamond-Adorned Watch
The piece features 63 diamonds delicately placed to replicate the coastline, from Monaco to St. Tropez, set against a midnight blue lacquer dial that mimics the sea. → Read More
Who’s Afraid of Streaming? Theater Owners’ Swagger Returns at CinemaCon
Studio executives reassured attendees at the annual Las Vegas convention of the importance of theatrical as studios trotted out previews of tentpoles like 'Avatar: The Way of Water' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.' → Read More
‘Hunger Games Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Gets Release Date at CinemaCon
The next chapter in the billion-dollar franchise will be directed by Francis Lawrence, who previously helmed the series films 'Catching Fire,' 'Mockingjay Part One' and 'Mockingjay Part Two.' → Read More
Tom Cruise’s ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Blasts Off With Debut Screening at CinemaCon
Theater owners in Las Vegas this week saw the film nearly a week before its world premiere in San Diego. → Read More
Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Gets Title Reveal at CinemaCon
The reveal was part of Paramount Pictures' presentation in Las Vegas. → Read More
Jordan Peele Debuts ‘Nope’ Footage to Kick Off Universal’s CinemaCon Presentation
Universal teased the new film from the horror maestro as part of its upcoming slate shown to theater owners at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. → Read More
Disney Debuts First Look at David O. Russell’s Star-Packed Film, ‘Lightyear’ and ‘Doctor Strange’ at CinemaCon
'Doctor Strange' has earned $42 million in advance ticket sales ahead of its May 6 bow, announced Tony Chambers, Disney's executive vp of theatrical distribution → Read More