Brad Pitt is the epitome of a A-lister.
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made a lot of noise threatening to boycott Georgia in 2019, after the state passed a bill outlawing abortion after six weeks.But now that the law is on the verge of going into effect, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, the studios have gone quiet. Most of them have said they will pay for workers to travel out of state to get an abortion, but none has threatened to stop production.As abortion bans start to become enforced across the South and Midwest, companies appear to be wary of getting involved in a losing battle.
For Hollywood in particular, Georgia’s $1.2 billion tax credit for film and TV production may be too good to pass up.“The subsidies to filming in Georgia are so great,” said J.C. Bradbury, an economist at Kennesaw State University. “I think it’s going to be very hard for movie companies to turn down filming in Georgia no matter what the political ramifications are.” In the Atlanta film community, however, there is still concern that a boycott could develop once the so-called “heartbeat bill” becomes law.
The state’s film industry has boomed over the last decade, but has faced a series of boycott threats over legislation restricting LGBTQ rights, voting rights, and abortion rights.“The feeling here is nervousness that our livelihoods could be taken away from us,” said Melissa Simpson, executive director of Film Impact Georgia. “We are no stranger to calls for boycotts. But the thing is, the film industry leaving the state of Georgia will only hurt the most vulnerable in our state.
We want the industry to stay here and help.”In 2019, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a “heartbeat” bill, outlawing abortion after six weeks with limited exceptions for rape and incest. The law has been on hold due to a federal court
.Brad Pitt is the epitome of a A-lister.
Jak Knight's cause of death has been revealed, and the young comedian died by suicide.The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office tells ET, the comedian died Thursday and the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. Knight's manner of death was suicide.
Step aside parents, the kids are taking over! There is a new generation at the helm of Hollywood’s biggest productions. Andie MacDowell’s daughter, Margaret Qualley, received her first Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in Netflix’s "Maid" last week. Lily Rose Depp, the daughter of Johnny Depp, has followed in her father’s famous footsteps, acting since she was 15 years old.
EXCLUSIVE: The 2x WGA Award nominee and Brooklyn Nine-Nine cast member has wrapped production on her feature film directorial debut, First Time Female Director, Deadline has learned.
Out on Film has announced the first five films that will comprise the 35th edition of the Oscar® qualifying Atlanta-based LGBTQ film festival, held from September 22 to October 2, 2022.
Tom Brady will be returning to play for his beloved New England Patriots. But before you call your extended family in Boston to celebrate, know that this homecoming is only for a movie. In “80 for Brady,” the three-time MVP-winning quarterback, who jumped to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, is playing the 2017 version of himself at Super Bowl LI.
who died Thursday at age 82, knows the Bronx-born legend as Axel Freed in “The Gambler” (1974), or the unlucky author in “Misery” (1990). But, you won’t find those widely-celebrated films on this list of underrated (and sometimes downright obscure or strange) Caan movies, starting all the way at the tail end of the black and white era.
Sasha Urban editorJames Caan had completed filming his role in the Phillip Noyce thriller “Fast Charlie” before his death on Wednesday, Variety has confirmed. The film’s distributor, Screen Media, is eyeing an early 2023 release date for the movie.“Fast Charlie,” based on Victor Gischler’s novel “Gun Monkeys,” stars Pierce Brosnan as Charlie Swift, a hitman who has been working for his aging mob boss, Stan (Caan), for two decades.
Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterThe completion of CAA’s acquisition of ICM Partners last month set Hollywood buzzing about the future of the agency world, as the mega consolidation turned the Big Four (CAA, ICM, WME and UTA) into the Big Three.The deal’s 10-month delayed close was immediately followed by news that more than 100 ICM staffers would not make the move over to CAA. While questions about how the integration will continue to impact the internal team remain top of mind, the entertainment industry is also looking for indications about how CAA’s $750 million purchase of ICM will impact everyone else, as well.Speaking with Variety over email, The Gersh Agency senior managing partner Leslie Siebert detailed how she thinks the deal will ultimately benefit mid-sized agencies like her own.
After decades in the spotlight making blockbuster films, Sandra Bullock is happiest at home with her two children.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have one of the most long-lasting – and envy-inducing – marriages in Hollywood.MORE: Kelly Ripa reunites with son Joaquin - but she's not impressed!The two first met on the set of All My Children, playing on-screen love interests Haley and Mateo, and eloped a year later in Las Vegas in 1996, going on to have three children, Lola, Michael Joseph, and Joaquin Antonio.Having been together for so long, and loving to share sweet glimpses of her relationship, the host isn't afraid to get real when it comes to opening up about the ups and downs of marriage.WATCH: Kelly shares sweet glimpse from her son's graduationMORE: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos mark big news for their joint ventureDuring Tuesday morning's episode of Live! With Kelly and Ryan, Kelly brought up the topic of joint bank accounts, telling Ryan that reports say the best relationships are those where the couple shares bank accounts.As Ryan confessed that marriage wasn't something he was so sure about, his co-star was quick to sympathize with him.She admitted: "I understand that, listen, it's not for everyone.
Finding love again. After NeNe Leakes’ husband, Gregg Leakes, died amid a battle with cancer in September 2021, she found a new source of light and happiness in the form of a romance with Nyonisela Sioh.
Chris Hemsworth stripped down for a nude scene that the star says has been a long time coming.The 38-year-old Australian superstar walked the red carpet at the world premiere of in Hollywood on Thursday, and he spoke with ET's Cassie Di Laura about the revealing new Marvel blockbuster.The actor's chat was hilariously crashed by the film's director, Taika Waititi, who briefly took over interviewing duties to ask «What is it about Taika that is, like, very special, and that made you wanna come back again?»«Obviously a contractual obligation,» Hemsworth quipped. «If it was my choice it wouldn't have happened.»When the pair were asked about the nude scene, Hemsworth joked, «Oh yeah, you took my pants off didn't you?»«In the movie! In the movie,» the actor quickly clarified.«He didn't even know we were shooting,» Waititi deadpanned.
Scott Sternberg Productions today announced the launch of a new documentary division and the acquisition of Strong Island Films.
Amber Heard is reportedly "in talks" to write a tell-all book following her loss in court earlier this month against ex-husband Johnny Depp in their multi-million dollar defamation trial. The 36-year-old actress is "really excited" about the potential new work as sources told OK! magazine Heard has "nothing to lose" now that the proceedings are over in the highly publicized dispute.
awarded $2 million in compensatory damages. The actress has since spoken out and claimed the verdict was "unfair" and that social media had a strong influence on the trial.
Amber Heard is reportedly engaged in talks to write a tell-all book revealing the intimate details of her life and relationship history, as she struggles to boost her income following her loss of a defamation law suit with ex husband Johnny Depp earlier this month. As a result of the trial, Amber has been ordered to pay Johnny $8 million in damages after she wrote a damning op-ed piece, which contained a string of damaging allegations and very nearly cost him his career.