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- 1Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film for Lucasfilm▼‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Filmmaker Jon Watts has been tapped to direct the next Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Watts, best known for helming Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy with Tom Holland, becomes the latest high-profile director to join the franchise as Lucasfilm continues developing its slate of new big-screen entries. Details about the film's story and release date have not been announced, and fan discussion is focused on what direction Watts will take the galaxy far, far away.
- 2YouTube and Meta accept 'Musk' trailer ad after reversing course●YouTube and Meta Reverse Course, Will Accept ‘Musk’ Trailer Ad # Business # Digital # ElonMusk # Meta # YouTube https://
YouTube and Meta have reversed their earlier decisions and will now accept advertising for the 'Musk' trailer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The shift means promotional material for the film can run on both major digital platforms, and the reversal is drawing attention as a notable about-face by two of the biggest players in online advertising.
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John Goodman has been cast in the third season of HBO's 'The Last of Us', according to The Hollywood Reporter. Details about his role have not been disclosed. The adaptation, based on the PlayStation game, remains one of the network's most-watched series, and news of a major new cast member is drawing wide attention from fans of the show and the game alike.
- 4Avengers: Endgame Adds $26 Million in Crowded Box Office Weekend▼‘Avengers: Endgame’ Snapping Up $26M at Box Office Amid Crowded Weekend
Avengers: Endgame has taken in around $26 million at the box office over a weekend crowded with competing releases, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Marvel blockbuster continues to draw audiences well into its theatrical run despite facing several new films vying for moviegoers' attention, underscoring its lasting commercial strength.
- 5Viral Boston Globe Lesbian Bar Article Draws Hollywood Interest●Viral Lesbian Bar Article From Boston Globe Is Piquing Hollywood’s Interest
A Boston Globe article about a lesbian bar has gone viral and is now attracting attention from Hollywood, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The piece has sparked conversations about adapting its story for film or television, reflecting broader industry interest in queer-focused narratives and the cultural moment around LGBTQ venues.
- 6Jalen Brunson Headlines SNL Season 52 Premiere●Jalen Brunson Brings the New York Knicks to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52 Premiere # TV # TVNews # JalenBrunson #
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is set to bring his teammates to the season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The appearance ties the NBA team to the show's opening episode, alongside musical guest KATSEYE, drawing attention from both basketball and television fans in New York and beyond.
- 7Social Media Platforms Refuse Ads for Gibney's Musk Documentary●The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
Major social media platforms are declining to run paid advertisements for Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film examines Elon Musk, and the ad rejections span the leading platforms, raising questions about whether the refusals stem from content policies, reputational concerns, or the subject matter itself. The report has drawn attention to the tensions between Musk's ownership of X and coverage of him in media.
- 8Top Hollywood Publicist Alleged to Have Hidden Evidence in Celebrity Smear Sites Case●Top Hollywood Publicist Alleged to Have Hid Evidence About Role In Celebrity Smear Sites
A leading Hollywood publicist is alleged to have concealed evidence concerning their involvement in celebrity smear websites, according to a report circulating on entertainment news platforms. The claim suggests the publicist may have played a role in the operation or promotion of sites used to disparage celebrities, and then worked to hide material connected to that role. Details about the publicist's identity, the specific evidence, or any legal proceedings have not been confirmed.
- 9Space Foundation adds retired general and actress to board●Space Foundation selects retired general, actress for board
The Space Foundation, based in Colorado Springs, has selected a retired general and an actress to join its board of directors. The announcement, reported by the Colorado Springs Gazette, drew attention because of the unusual pairing of a military figure and an entertainer in space-sector leadership. Details on the individuals' names and terms were not included in the available reports.
- 10Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland's Fred Astaire Biopic●Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter have signed on to the Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Holland is set to play the legendary dancer and entertainer, with the two actresses joining in undisclosed roles. The casting pairs two of Hollywood's most-watched young performers with a long-gestating project about one of cinema's most iconic figures.
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Netflix is trending in searches in India, ranking tenth with roughly 200 searches. The most visible recent headline is that a 'Sesame Street' movie is in development at the streaming platform, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Beyond that story, the collected posts do not show what specifically is driving interest among Indian users, so the exact cause of the trend is not clear from the available evidence.