Reopening Hollywood: NYC Film Commissioner Anne del Castillo Calls August “Safe Bet” For Production Restart

Leah Remini is praising “Westworld” actress Thandie Newton for recently sharing a story about a difficult day she had while filming the 2000 movie, “Mission: Impossible 2,” alongside Tom Cruise. Newton, now 47, starred in the movie with Cruise, now 58, in the sequel to the film series that would go on to be one of the most successful action franchises in Hollywood.

Netflix isn't letting the uptick in COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles stop it from filming in the city. Sources say that Ryan Murphy's film The Prom— starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and James Corden — is starting up production again on Thursday atRaleigh Studios in Hollywood.

SYFY’s Van Helsing is back in production on its fifth and final season in Vancouver. Nomadic Pictures and Dynamic Television announced work on the final 10 episodes for the action horror series had resumed after grinding to a halt on March 15 amid the coronavirus spread.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett had one of the most picture-perfect marriages in Hollywood up until August Alsina decided to spill the beans about their entanglement. However, this has not stained the couple as much as originally thought — it actually made them a bit more relatable.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. In Ottawa. In July.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorAustralia has announced a $400M AUD ($280M) extension to its Location Incentive scheme, as the country bids to take advantage of its relatively low exposure to the coronavirus pandemic.Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the funding pledge on Friday and said the incentive will be made available over the next seven years.

Janet Mock’s life completely changed. The author and activist found herself being courted by prolific TV creator Ryan Murphy, who had requested a meeting with her to discuss working in Hollywood on a new series,, which he had co-created with Steven Canals and Brad Falchuk.

LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood’s technical expertise can awe us with monsters and imaginary worlds. But is it capable of delivering a simple screen kiss during a pandemic marked by masks and social distancing? Yes, according to the soap opera producer who is making that happen with a strategic approach to romance.

BANGKOK -- If Hollywood is where dreams are made, Bangkok’s Scala theater for the past 51 years was where Thais immersed themselves in the old-fashioned blockbusters of war, the heart-felt romances and quirky comedies. Now only the memories will remain.

Justin Kroll Film ReporterDylan O’Brien is in negotiations to star in Peter Farrelly’s next movie, which is based on the novel “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.”O’Brien beat out a number of other actors for the part, which was one of the more sought after roles in Hollywood for a leading man in recent weeks.

Mackenzie Nichols Staff WriterIt was only a matter of time before the most powerful brothers in Hollywood got into business together.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, you could argue that no individual in Hollywood has been affected as much as Tom Hanks. Not only did he and his wife, Rita Wilson, both test positive for the virus, the results forced the halting of his highly-anticipated new Elvis film.

Viola Davis knows her worth. The 54-year-old Oscar winner, who is known for her roles in, and more, is making headlines thanks to a newly resurfaced interview from 2018 that's going viral.

Ontario film studios were allowed to be back in business on June 12, yet the reopening has been tentative since film and TV sets shut down in mid-March. "We've got a greenlight.