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Monday, April 6, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 6, 2026

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Writers Guild of America makes a new deal with the Hollywood producers

Hollywood/New WGA Deal— A big surprise over the weekend. One that many in Hollywood are cheering. The Writers Guild of America reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the Hollywood Studios and streamers. Negotiations began only a few weeks ago. Details are still sketchy, but the agreement reportedly covers four years, rather than the usual three. It’s not […]

Thursday, January 22, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Sinners leads the 2026 Oscar nominations and makes history

Oscar Nominations After weeks, if not months, of speculation, the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are out. The reveal happened this morning, and Sinners, the southern-bluesy vampire epic with something to say about Black culture and history, really cleaned up. The box-office hit received the most nominations, 16, sealing its place in Oscar history. Sinners 16 Oscar nods […]

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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The Golden Globes and the Oscars

Awards Season The recent 83rd Golden Globes ceremony might offer clues about the names and titles that will be announced on Thursday, January 22, when the Oscar nominations are revealed. The thriller/action/comedy One Battle After Another received the most nominations, 9, and won 4 Golden Globes, including best motion picture comedy or musical. The evening’s other major award, […]

Friday, January 16, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, January 16, 2026

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Burbank launches new film in the Media City campaign

Film In Burbank Campaign

Thursday, January 8, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Avatar: Fire and Ash crosses the $1 billion mark worldwide

Box Office The latest installment of the Avatar saga holds on to the number spot at the domestic box office for the third straight week. And that’s not all. On the global stage, Avatar: Fire and Ash soared into the $1 billion club over the weekend. Today, the worldwide total stands at $1,095,757,698. Here are the Jan. 2-4 weekend […]

Monday, January 5, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 5, 2026

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31st Annual Critics Choice Awards handed out last night

Awards The Hollywood awards season officially got off to a shining start with the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards last night in Santa Monica. The horror/supernatural film with heart and soul, Sinners, received 17 nominations, the most of any film. When the ceremony was all over, the vampire flick was honored with four awards: Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler), […]

Sunday, December 28, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 28, 2025

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Snoop Dogg’s biopic and 27 other projects get awards from the state

Film Production The state continues to try to put the brakes on runaway Hollywood production. Earlier this month, the governor’s office announced 28 films are receiving awards in the latest round of the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program , through the California Film Commission. Among them is a Long Beach-set biopic produced by hip-hop icon/entertainer Snoop […]

Thursday, July 17, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 17, 2025

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‘Superman’ flies high at the box office

The new Superman movie is receiving a lot of attention from audiences. Many wondered if this latest big-screen film based on the beloved comic book character might fall flat with moviegoers, but last weekend’s box office proved skeptics wrong. ‘Superman’ soared to the top of the domestic box office on its opening weekend with a tally of around $125 million. […]

Sunday, May 4, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 4, 2025

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May the 4th be with you!

“Rebellions are built on hope. May the 4th be with you.”#SundayMorning #StarWars #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/WLfgvmH1jL — Jeffrey Ⓥ (@LiftForever67) May 4, 2025 May the 4th be with you. Watch the entire #StarWars catalog streaming on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/fXcunGFfek — Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2025 May the 4th be with you, California! pic.twitter.com/qdNWYkynPH — Governor Gavin […]

Saturday, March 29, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 29, 2025

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Entertainment Snips and Bites — March 29, 2025

Script and film deals Apparently, it didn’t take long for Hollywood to get inspired by “Signalgate.” The Trump Administration continues to struggle with the scandal over a journalist accidentally added to a chat with White House officials discussing military actions in Yemen. Meanwhile, a deal was announced a few days ago for actor, comedian, and successful pitchman Kevin Hart to […]

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Is the prestigious Sundance Film Festival leaving Utah?

Alex Gonzalez, producer, Utah News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The future of the Sundance Film Festival in Utah could depend on whether an anti-Pride bill is signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox. The governor has until this Thursday , March 27, to decide the fate of House Bill 77. The Republican-backed bill would ban […]

Monday, March 3, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 3, 2025

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Surprises, snubs, and shining moments at Oscars 2025

Going into the 97th Academy Awards ceremony, the Best Picture category was wide open. No real frontrunner. Still, it was a bit of a surprise when the small independent film, “Anora,” walked away with last night’s most prestigious award and four other Oscars. The comedy-drama story kicks off with a young female sex worker from Brooklyn, New York, who gets […]