Kim Masters
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Elizabeth Banks believes ‘Cocaine Bear’ ‘ultimately worked out’
Director Elizabeth Banks talks about the risks of releasing “Cocaine Bear” in theaters, working with Ray Liotta, and dealing with career failures. → Read More
New 'Lord of the Rings': Warner and Amazon prepare for battle
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announces a deal to pursue new “Lord of the Rings” films and is in talks with director Peter Jackson to make them. → Read More
Where does the ‘Yellowstone’ franchise go without Kevin Costner?
Actor Kevin Costner is reportedly ready to leave the hit-series “Yellowstone” to pursue two passion projects. Where does the franchise go without him? → Read More
James Gunn makes ‘good movies, but hasn't done anything in this job yet’
Co-chairs of DC Studios at Warner Bros. Discovery James Gunn and Peter Safran have unveiled a new plan. Will they deliver? → Read More
‘These nominations are really a gift to the Academy’
Will the Academy attract viewers with two nominees having the highest total gross in history? Plus, a look at Oscars surprises and snubs. → Read More
Behind Disney’s Activist Investor Battle: A Marvel Mogul’s Revenge Play
As activist shareholder Nelson Peltz presses a long-shot fight for a seat on Disney’s corporate board, with help from former Marvel honcho Ike Perlmutter, Bob Iger appears to be solidifying his control. → Read More
Who will pick up the Globes in 2023?
The Golden Globes came back, and it was not a disaster. But who will carry the show next? And, a quick glance at the rest of the awards season ahead. → Read More
Will a streamer pick up the Golden Globes?
After last year's hiatus, the Golden Globes are back, so what’s next for the awards show? Will a streaming service pick it up in 2023? → Read More
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ in Peril Amid Ballooning Budget, Crew Exodus (Exclusive)
Francis Ford Coppola's latest movie, Megalopolis, has become a fraught, chaotic shoot akin to Apocolypse Now, according to multiple sources. → Read More
‘Avatar,’ ‘Top Gun’ sequels: ‘Give hope that movies are not dead’
While the ‘Avatar’ and ‘Top Gun’ sequels brought droves back to theaters in 2022, studios seem poised to continue emphasizing their streaming services this year. → Read More
‘All signs are pointing to a strike. The writers are pissed.’
On this special edition of the Hollywood Breakdown, we take a look ahead on whether writers will strike and whether there will be a mega-studio deal in 2023. → Read More
‘Triangle of Sadness’ director Ruben Östlund getting to Cannes
Ruben Östlund’s latest film “Triangle of Sadness,” a satirical dark comedy that takes place in a luxury yacht, has gained considerable recognition since it came out, including a Palme d’Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in the spring. → Read More
James Cameron counts on a big international number for ‘Avatar’ sequel
“Avatar: The Way of Water” opens in the United States and China. With a budget north of $350 million, can it surpass $2 billion at the global box office to succeed? → Read More
Mark Burnett ‘is no more, he’s not Amazon's problem anymore’
Mark Burnett, the well-known reality TV producer, is departing from his chairman role at MGM months after Amazon acquired the company for $8.5 billion. What’s next? → Read More
Mark Burnett Departing as Head of MGM Worldwide TV
The ‘Survivor’ mastermind follows film chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy out the door as Amazon takes full control of the studio. → Read More
Bob Iger Returns as Hero in Waiting to Save a Battered Disney
The reinstatement — which shocked top insiders — marks a triumphant comeback for the once-again CEO, who made little secret of his disappointment with chosen successor Bob Chapek. → Read More
“Hiding in Plain Sight”: After Being Fired From ‘Scrubs’ for Misconduct, Alleged Rapist Eric Weinberg Kept Working
Before he was charged with 18 counts of sexual assault, the scribe spent decades in writers rooms, earning the nickname Weinperv and being dismissed for inappropriate behavior multiple times. Colleagues say a permissive culture allowed him to keep building the résumé he used as a predatory calling card. → Read More
Disney learns how tricky and expensive the streaming business is
Though Disney+ has added 12 million subscribers, the company reports loss and weak Q4 profit outlook. → Read More
‘This DC job has been a thankless job over the years’
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO, David Zaslav, hires filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran to lead the DC Universe. → Read More
David Zaslav loses grip of DC studios, deals with more problems
David Zaslav, head of Warner Bros. Discovery, deals with a growing number of problems, and his decision-making process raises eyebrows once again. → Read More