Hollywood History: HowKing Kongsaved a movie studio

King Kongseems as much a part of the fabric of Hollywood as the Walk of Fame or studio lots. He’s returning to cinemas (and our living rooms) on March 31 withGodzilla vs. Kong. But though there have been many iterations of Kong, none can ape the impact of the original. Everett Collection They needed something to help them because most of their movies up to that point had not been successful....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Emma Murray

Hollywood honors Sidney Poitier, iconic actor who showed Black actors 'how to reach for the stars'

“I will never forget the occasion where I met Mr. Poitier. When I have an overload of adrenaline it has an adverse affect. I can’t bend my knees. “I was searching for the one word to say but couldn’t remember any. I must’ve been a pitiful sight because he stopped with the biggest smile and congratulated me. I finally blurted out I love you… both. He told me he expected great things from me....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Lisa Carlson

Hollywood taking care of its own: 100 years of the Motion Picture & Television Fund

“Pickford realized that they were all one mishap away from needing some support,” says Beitcher. Aguilar, 45, went months without work during the 2007 writers' strike. Today it offers assisted living, a hospital, retirement cottages, and even a TV station and theater. MPTF founder Mary Pickford (far right) holds a fundraiser auction in 1934.Motion Picture & Television Fund Kay Weissman, a retired flamenco dancer and actress, has lived on the campus for seven years....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Edward Miller

Hollywood's April Fools' Day jokes: Ranking the good, the bad, and the ugly

Here are the jokes that stood out this year, the good, bad, and ugly. The Good Rick and Morty Babies The drama of a surprise midnight drop! The production value, making it feel like a whole new episode! Bring those kids back for season 5. Certainly attention-grabbing enough to burn the news that the real movie trailer comes Saturday into the minds of viewers. Good work Leah Remini Much appreciation goes toLeah Reminifor rocketing right through her set-up, punchline....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Danielle Anderson

Home Aloneactor Devin Ratray under investigation for alleged rape in New York

Ratray has denied the accusation, which dates back to 2017. “We did not have sex,” he said. A representative for the actor didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment Wednesday. Devin Ratray.Credit: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images Smith told CNN she had been friends with Ratray for 15 years before the alleged assault. Smith believes she was drugged. “I remember waking up and I couldn’t move,” Smith told CNN. Devin Ratray in ‘Home Alone’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Shannon Brandt

Home Alonecast: Where are they now?

Catch up with the stars of the 1990 holiday classic, ya filthy animals. However, even that can’t tell the whole story ofHome Alone’s legend. Macaulay Culkin (Kevin McCallister) Macaulay Culkin became a household name with the release ofHome Alone. Macaulay Culkin, then and now.Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/WireImage for Turner Networks There will be a Lightbox-produced travel docuseries titledMacaulay Culkin’s Midlife Crisisthat examines his life in his 40s. He’ll play a fictionalized version ofPete Davidson’s grandfather in thePeacockcomedy seriesBupkis....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · William Morris

Home Alonestar Devin Ratray says a McCallister family reunion is in the works

And that may mean a McCallister family reunion sooner rather than later. “The family is moving on their own accord to get together,” he adds. “So who knows what’s going to happen in the future?” “Home Alone”.20th Century Studios “This film has become legacy and has affected families now for more than one generation. “I don’t know what life has been like withoutHome Alone, since I just turned 13. I’ve come to realize that this movie, it’s bigger than me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Hannah Davis

Honey Boydirector Alma Har'el supports FKA Twigs amid Shia LaBeouf lawsuit

I have a deep respect for FKA Twigs courage and resilience. Reading what she endured left me heartbroken and I stand with her in solidarity." The film is based on LaBeouf’s own experiences. Credit: Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage FKA twigs' lawsuit also amplifies the voice of Karolyn Pho, a woman who also previously dated LaBeouf. “I have a deep respect for FKA Twigs' courage and resilience. Reading what she endured left me heartbroken and I stand with her in solidarity,” Har’el toldVariety....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Jaclyn Miller

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.review: A zingy mega-church satire

Stars Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown elevate writer-director Adamma Ebo’s brassy-bright debut as disgraced pastors praying for a comeback. The eternal collision of evangelism and sin is God’s gift, you might say, to irony and to actresses, asrecent Oscar winnerJessica Chastainand herTammy Fayeeyes can attest.Honk for Jesus. keep your Soul. Steve Swisher/Focus Features (in theaters and streaming on Peacock Sept. 2) isn’t based in real life like Michael Showalter’ssplashy 2021 docudramawas, but the contours are as familiar as if it were:This Is Us’Sterling K....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Cassandra Brooks

Hook's Lost Boys: Where are they now?

Peter Pan’s young companions showed everyone the white light they’re made of in this 1991 adventure film. See how the stars have grown up since their time in Neverland. It did, however, find ardent fans who will defend the Peter Pan-centered family flick to this day. The Lost Boys of ‘Hook’.Credit: Everett Collection Also, they gave us their fearless leader, Rufio. [Chants: Rufio! In the years since, he has expanded his work to include music and stage acting....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Kimberly Santana

Horatio Sanz accuser calls outSNLcast for lack of support after teen sex assault allegations

Doe’s interview with Ryan occurred in “early 2022.” Both sides agreed todismiss the case in November. “Not one person has said, ‘Oh, I remember that that was wrong.'” Horatio Sanz.Art Streiber/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Sanz was clearly pursuing me, physically pursuing me across years of these parties," she said. I would want it to be handled. And I don’t think that that happened." I don’t know if Lorne just has such a stronghold on everyone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Thomas Serrano

Horror for Halloween: 10 signature fright scenes

The Psycho shower, the lake in Friday the 13th, and more indelible scare fare. Night of the Living Dead(1968) Zombies don’t kill people? The Texas Chainsaw Massacre(1974) Introducing Leatherface! Paramount Pictures The first time we seeGunnar Hansen’s Leatherface, the hulking man-child may be sans chainsaw. A legend is born! But not so fast! Continental Distributing Suddenly the long-thought-dead Jason Voorhees (Ari Lehman) unexpectedly rises from the water to attack her....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · John Rangel

Horror movieWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeyto get big-screen release

The A.A. Milne-inspired film will hit cinemas Feb. 15. Filmmaker Rhys Frake-Waterfield’s low-budget film became a viral sensation when news of its existence broke earlier this year. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeyis not the only new film to repurpose iconic aimed-at-children characters in such a manner. David Dowsett in ‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey’.ITN Studios The film will be released online in December. The news thatWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeywill be released in cinemas was first reported byThe Hollywood Reporter....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Stephen Lopez