Peter Bart: Hollywood Could Help Heal Nation’s Divide If Operation Warp Speed Was Finally Given A Shot

There are plenty of great filmmaking duos in Hollywood, pairs like Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker or Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz. In his two decades working in film, some of Darren Aronofsky‘s best movies have been made in collaboration with cinematographer Matthew Libatique.

“Forget money, I’m focused on dignity and loyalty.” Those were the disturbing words spoken the other day by my favorite agent who, alas, is facing the prospect of going out of business.

Legendary actor Sidney Poitier has leant his name and reputation to Arizona State University's Sidney Poitier New American Film School amid plans to establish campuses in three cities across Arizona and California.

will rock the mike for 7,500 COVID-19 vaccinated front-line workers. “I’ll be there for TIKTOK TAILGATE! I can’t wait to put on a show for the NFL’s honored guests before the game… Health care workers from Tampa and around the country!” the “Party in the U.S.A.” songstress announced on Instagram Sunday.  Medical staffers who have received the coronavirus vaccine were gifted free admissions passes to enjoy the championship game live at the Raymond James Stadium in Florida on Feb.

Doing just fine! Haley Sluss blasted sister Hannah Ann Sluss‘ ex-fiancé, Peter Weber, on social media when a follower asked about the reality stars’ split.

Neville Longbottom captured the hearts of many as the quirky, shy, underdog friend of Harry Potter in the widely popular franchise, but now Matthew Lewis, the actor who brought the character to life, reveals he can’t even watch the films!

It’s hard to remember a moment in Hollywood when more production starts were announced or star commitments unveiled — witness Netflix’s slate of 70 films (yes, 70). The stars glow brightly in streamer heaven. And Donald Trump’s messy exit helped stoke the hubris.

Dave King agreed to sell his shares to the Club 1872 group. The South Africa-based businessman has a 20.37 per cent stake through his New Oasis Asset Limited, making him the biggest shareholder.That will not go through until the group can buy out King but there has been a shake-up on the board in January.

Though renowned for his music, Phil Spector also harbored an ambition to direct and produce movies, and in 1966 asked me to drop by his house so he could explain his plan. At the time, I was a reporter covering politics for The New York Times in Los Angeles and had met Spector at a political party.

Thomas Law played Peter Beale in EastEnders from 2006 to 2010, being the fifth actor to take on the role. Ian Beale’s son has been played by two actors since; Ben Hardy, who left the role to find success in Hollywood, and Dayle Hudson who made his debt last year.

Actor Peter Mark Richman has died at the age of 93. Richman died on Thursday in Woodland Hills, Calif., of natural causes, according to a press release.

Gabby Giffords’ priorities for 2021 is to forge relationships with writers, producers, celebrities and decision-makers in Hollywood who can leverage their powerful platforms to speak out against gun violence, call for commonsense laws and support local community efforts to raise awareness about gun safety.The 50-year-old former Arizona congresswoman-turned-gun safety activist has started engaging with the entertainment community and hopes to devise more strategic ways to work together in the new

“This very clearly is the latest surge for the winter holidays and New Year’s.” That was Los Angeles Public Health Chief Science Officer Dr. Paul Simon on Friday. “It’s likely to continue over the next week or two. We do expect these numbers continue to be high over the next couple weeks,” he said.

Pedro Pascal is inviting his fans to get in touch with Ted Cruz directly.

Rep. Peter Meijer, the new GOP congressman from West Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, grew up watching "The Daily Show" when comedian Jon Stewart would roast lawmakers for their hypocrisy by contrasting their past comments with videos of their new change of heart.

For a few weeks following President-elect Joe Biden’s invitation for us to forget blue America and red America and just be Americans, there seemed to be a post-election spirit in the air for a New Year’s resolution of reconciliation and bygones. As if the grumpy political Scrooges from both sides have suddenly awakened to a wondrous Christmas morning in which Americans will now take a cup o’ kindness with their former adversaries.