DGA Tells Members to Halt Work on ‘Oak,’ Film Backed by ‘Rust’ Producers

Mark Wahlberg has been thinking about what the future holds for him, The actor, who has been on the road promoting his upcoming film "Father Stu," said his new career goal is to combine his faith with his films. "I feel like this is starting a new chapter for me in that, doing things like this – real substance – can help people," the 50-year-old recently told Entertainment Tonight. "I definitely want to focus on making more," he shared.

Making strides. Ryan Sutter reflected on the “overwhelming” attention he’s received since opening up about his health struggles — and shared how he’s staying positive amid his Lyme disease battle.

dog walker and stealing her two French bulldogs was mistakenly released from jail and is being sought, authorities said Friday.James Howard Jackson, 19, was facing an attempted murder charge when he was released from Los Angeles County's jail on Wednesday “due to a clerical error," the county Sheriff's Department said in a statement.The sheriff's Major Crimes Bureau is Major Crimes Bureau is working on finding him, the statement said.Jackson is one of five people arrested in connection with the Feb. 24, 2021, attack in Hollywood.

Vertical Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to the ensemble comedy Tankhouse, starring Christopher Lloyd (The Tender Bar, Nobody), Richard Kind (Argo, Inside Out), Tara Holt (Ballers, Californication) and Stephen Friedrich (This is Us & Nice Girl Like You), with plans to release it in theaters and on VOD on May 13th.

Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi is joining the cast of “Silent Night,” the next film from action movie auteur John Woo — a film entirely free of dialogue. “Silent Night” stars Joel Kinnaman (“The Suicide Squad”) and is currently filming in Mexico City.

Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon pulled off the TV prank of all TV pranks by switching late-night TV shows!It was a sight to behold as Fallon strolled onto the set of  in Hollywood and introduced himself simply as Jimmy after the boisterous crowd gave him a rousing ovation.«I’ve switched places with Jimmy Kimmel, although as far as surprises you’ve seen on ABC this week this one’s a distant second,» quipped Fallon referring the Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last Sunday. Fallon added, «It’s really strange for me to be here.

Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel pulled one over on their fans with a hilarious April Fool’s Day prank. To the surprise (and delight) of their in-studio audiences and viewers at home, the late night hosts switched gigs, with Fallon taking over the desk over at Jimmy Kimmel Live! while Kimmel hosted The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The comedians were completely committed to the practical joke as they each had to fly across the country to pull it off: Fallon works out of New York, while Kimmel is based in Hollywood.

told TheWrap.Founded in 2019 by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Westbrook co-produced “King Richard,” which earned Smith an Oscar this past weekend, and several television series, including Netflix’s “Cobra Kai,” Peacock’s “Bel Air,” and his wife’s Facebook Watch talk show, “Red Table Talk.”Representatives for Smith and Westbrook didn’t immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.While it’s unclear how the fallout from “The Slap” will permanently affect Smith’s near and long term plans, the agent compared Smith’s situation to that faced by Mel Gibson and Tom Cruise after their reputations were damaged by their own very public outbursts.“I think he’s not setting up many — if any — projects until the fall. And he just cost himself a premium.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAquarius Films has optioned the film development and production rights to Abdul Karim Hekmat’s acclaimed article “True Love in Nauru,” and aims to produce it as feature film “Paradise.”“Paradise” is the powerful true story of two men who meet and fall in love in an Australian offshore detention center. Their relationship becomes a life-affirming source of strength as they take on institutional indifference and overcome hopelessness, finally making their way to freedom.Hekmat’s original article was published in The Monthly, an Australain political and society magazine.

Surprisingly, Chris Rock wasn’t responsible for the night’s best joke (but he did deliver big on the night’s biggest shocker). Instead, the honors went to the three hosts and the inimitable Jane Campion. Here were the best jokes from the 2022 Oscars.

Ariana DeBose just won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Ant and Dec were forced to halt Saturday Night Takeaway as viewers noticed several technical issues hitting the family entertainment show. The much-loved ITV show returned to ITV tonight (March 26) after being pulled last week for the Six Nations rugby.

Kathy A. McDonald Hollywood is back.

Uncharted,” “Jungle Cruise” and “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” in the discouraging trend of demeaning a once-great genre with nauseating humor, no thrills or grandeur and an over-reliance on star power. Running time: 112 minutes.

Wilson Chapman editorSeth Willenson, the influential marketing executive and producer of films and home video, died March 18 in Los Angeles, a rep confirmed to Variety. According to their statement, Willenson died from heart disease.

It’s time for some pay transparency in Hollywood!

Citing safety concerns, the DGA has ordered its members to stop working on Oak, a low-budget film that’s been shooting in Georgia.