Gal Gadot Defends Starring in Movie With AI Sets and Lighting Because ‘You’re Going to Work With It or Be Out of the Game’; Lawyers Spent 6 Months Ensuring AI Would Not Alter Actors

Gal Gadot appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to promote her Prime Video action movie “The Runner” and told host Josh Horowitz that she would likely not return as Wonder Woman if an opportunity to make a third movie came to be. “For me to go to do another Wonder Woman, I am not […]...

‘Gargoyles’ Live-Action Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+

The live-action “Gargoyles” reboot has turned to stone. The project, which was in early development at Disney+, is no longer moving forward, a source confirms to Variety. The streamer was working with writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster to develop a live-action version of the beloved Disney animated series, which aired from 1994 to 1997. Rumors […]...

Michael Strahan Looks Back at How America Healed After 9/11 With ABC News’ ‘United We Stand’ Special

Michael Strahan was a little more than halfway through his NFL career when 9/11 happened. The defensive end spent all 15 seasons of his pro football career with the New York Giants. One ominous moment from that catastrophic period that Strahan will never forget took place on the Giants’ practice field outside MetLife Stadium in […]...

AMC Theatres Launches Indie Distribution Label Leawood Films; Veteran Hollywood Execs to Advise

AMC Theatres is entering the indie film fray. The world’s largest movie theater chain announced Monday it will launch Leawood Films, a distribution venture advised by a trio of veteran Hollywood executives — including former Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich, Apple and Disney marketing whiz Ricky Strauss and former Paramount distro head […]...

Willy Chavarria Gives Ugg a Biker Makeover in New Collab With Becky G, Eva Longoria and Danny Trejo

Willy Chavarria is toughening up Ugg. The New York-based designer has teamed with the Southern California footwear brand for a new unisex collection that trades Ugg’s suede-and-shearling for black leather, chrome hardware and biker-inspired silhouettes. The collaboration officially launches Sept. 10 and arrives alongside “Ugg and Kisses,” a campaign starring Becky G, Danny Trejo, Eva […]...

‘Harry Potter’ Series, ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘The White Lotus’ on the Slate as HBO Max Sets October Launch on Prime Video, Hulu Japan

HBO Max will launch on Prime Video and Hulu Japan in October, giving subscribers access to the streamer’s slate of HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios and Max originals programming, including a new HBO original “Harry Potter” series debuting at Christmas. The rollout stems from a global partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery […]...

Joko Anwar’s ‘Satan’s Slaves: Origin’ Boarded by Barunson E&A for International Sales

Joko Anwar’s “Satan’s Slaves: Origin” (original title: “Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin”), the next chapter in the filmmaker’s blockbuster horror franchise, has been boarded for worldwide sales by Barunson E&A, the Korean studio behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite.” The company will launch the project to international buyers at the Toronto Film Festival’s inaugural market this […]...

‘Paradise Lost’ From ‘Train to Busan’ Director Yeon Sang-ho Acquired by Well Go USA Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

“Paradise Lost,” the latest mystery-thriller from “Train to Busan” and “Hellbound” filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, has been bought by Well Go USA Entertainment ahead of its world premiere at Toronto. “Paradise Lost” will bow Sept. 13 at Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre as part of TIFF’s Special Presentations lineup, marking Yeon’s fourth appearance at the festival. Starring […]...