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Angelina Jolie is known for her unparalleled beauty and sense of gravitas, along with career-defining performances in films like Girl, Interrupted and Maleficent. Her journey through the industry is multifaceted, and even though she is often praised for her otherworldly looks, the actress’ charitable and kind nature is what sets her apart from everyone else.

Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria | Netflix

Her humanitarian efforts and unconventional approach to helping people in need have earned her the reputation of an altruistic human being. But accounts from different people suggest that she’s just as authentic when it comes to her work.

Angelina Jolie has no publicist, her magnetic aura is enough Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria (2024) | Netflix

Many have met Angelina Jolie and shared how they felt intimidated by encountering her in person, and for all the right reasons. In a candid YouTube video, journalist Kjersti Flaa...

A bunch of good films have already left Netflix in January. This makes sense as the streamer believes it's just good business to have a month start mostly anew. The turn of the month means new stuff to view, and room needs to be made.

Still, there are several movies that will be leaving Netflix in January, but we have until January 31 to watch the six films below. Or, you know, skip two of them. The decision is yours but just be forewarned that some of the films are good, and the others, not so much.

So what to watch and what to skip? We have some ideas. Just don't hate us if you disagree. (Please.)

Movies leaving Netflix in January that you should see (and two you shouldn't)Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Watch! Sure, this movie is not exactly original, and it relies on its stars too much, but...

Hollywood is a name synonymous with glamour and fashion and is part of the reason why it is as famous as it is today. Yet not everyone has been born with the art of carrying these tentpoles forward as effortlessly as some stars. While Angelina Jolie with her glass-cut jawline and Zendaya with her versatility and boldness have made a name for themselves in the fashion aspect of the film industry, Tilda Swinton is not far behind.

Tilda Swinton | Credit: Michael Clayton / Warner Bros

The actress has long been hailed as one of the most glamorous ones in the industry, carving a niche for herself with her ethereal beauty, boundary-pushing roles, and avant-garde fashion sense. However, she recently doubted herself when being compared to her contemporaries.

Tilda Swinton doesn’t believe she is a true style icon in front of her contemporaries The Hollywood Reporter’s Actresses Roundtable | Credit: YouTube...

The first rule of social media is you do not fall for extortion scams. The second rule of social media is you do not fall for extortion scams. Maybe the rule needs an addendum that says you should never believe that a celebrity is asking for your help or your money. But that’s just what one French woman found out in the hardest – and most financially crippling – way possible, as AI images led her believe that Brad Pitt was personally requesting her aid, resulting in her throwing away $850,000.

With the images of an AI-generated Brad Pitt going viral, it can no longer be ignored by the star. As such, a rep for Pitt made the following statement: “It’s awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities, but this is an important reminder to not respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially from actors who have no social media presence.

The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which is set to take place Feb. 4-15, one day longer than previous editions, in recognition of its milestone anniversary, has released its full program.

The lineup — listed in full at the bottom of this post — is comprised of films from 60 countries. Thirty-three will be world premieres and 74 will be U.S. premieres. The U.S. premiere of Jane Austen Wrecked My Life will kick off the fest on Feb. 4, and the U.S. premiere of A Missing Part will close it on Feb. 15.

This year’s fest will be dedicated to and raise financial support for those affected by the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. “As the tragic events in our sister city of Los Angeles were unfolding, we debated about moving forward with Sbiff,” the fest’s executive director Roger Durling said in a statement. “Film has always been a conduit for comfort and renewal,...

Days before his inauguration on Jan. 20, Donald Trump announced a new team of controversial men to serve as “Special Ambassadors” to Hollywood through his next administration.

In a statement posted to TruthSocial on Thursday, Trump said, “It is my honor to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as Special Ambassadors to a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California.”

He went on, “They will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood, which has lost much business over the last four years to Foreign Countries, Back – Bigger, Better, And Stronger Than Ever Before!”

He added, “These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest. It will again be, like The United States of America itself, The Golden Age of Hollywood!”

Hollywood revenue has plummeted in the last five years as the industry struggles to...

What’s taking the 10th spot in Best Picture? And who’s grabbing the fifth spot in Best Actress? Gold Derby experts and editors Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng make their final 2025 Oscar nominations predictions in all 23 categories on Awards Magnet.

The delayed Producers Guild of America Awards nominations threw us all for a loop on Thursday with a surprise nomination for September 5 alongside the expected Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, A Real Pain, The Substance, and Wicked. Sing Sing, which remains in ninth place in the Best Picture odds, was Awol, a day after it collected three BAFTA nominations in all of its longlisted categories. The A24 drama’s run has been up and down all season, but is the PGA snub a death knell? Especially since September 5 has also underperformed?

See ‘Awards Magnet’: Analyzing the 2025 BAFTA Awards nominations

Similarly, the...

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have officially finalized their divorce settlement as of December 30, 2024. After battling for eight years, Jolie is said to be exhausted and relieved, while Pitt is thrilled by finalizing the split since he’s currently said to be in a serious relationship with jewelry designer Ines de Ramon.

Brad Pitt in a still from Bullet Train | image: Sony Pictures

Even fans of Brad Pitt are excited for him to start the new chapter of his life with Ines de Ramon, now that he’s officially single. But according to sources, there’s been trouble in paradise for the new couple, since Pitt allegedly teased the topic of a prenup with his current girlfriend.

Brad Pitt’s new chapter with Ines de Ramon has been reportedly put on hold

After officially parting ways and living separately since 2016, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finally finalized their divorce settlement...

In “Back in Action,” a domestic spy caper as generic as its title, Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, as CIA operatives who’ve become a romantic couple, attend a kids’ birthday party thrown by a cyberterrorist from Belarus whose safe they’re planning to break into. But their identities are unmasked in about five minutes. They have to fight their way out of the criminal’s mansion, which they do in an extended sequence of bone-breaking face-offs, all accompanied by Frank Sinatra singing “L.O.V.E.” (“L…is for the way you look… at me…”). The song, as it’s used here, lays on the ironic jauntiness with a trowel. It’s the film’s way of saying: Nothing’s at stake, don’t take it seriously, turn off your brain and sink into the warm bath of this Netflix product-of the-week (because that’s all it’s here for).

Seth Gordon,...

Universal and Blumhouse’s “Wolf Man” howls into theaters on Friday.

Co-written and directed by Leigh Whannell, who also made 2020’s update of “The Invisible Man,” this “Wolf Man” follows a young family, who encounter something horrifying in the woods and attempt to survive the night.

But is “Wolf Man” part of a larger cinematic universe? Let’s break it down.

Is “Wolf Man” part of a Universal Monsters universe?

It is not. At least not in the way that you’re imagining.

What does that mean?

A few years ago, Universal got very ambitious about what they referred to as the Dark Universe – a series of interconnected movies, much like Marvel Studios’ Marvel Cinematic Universe, that would feature Universal’s line-up of big screen beasts.

The first movie out of the gate was 2017’s “The Mummy,” a very expensive action movie starring Tom Cruise that underperformed at the box office.

Just as we were about to record this week’s “Screen Talk,” we found out that one of our favorite auteurs, David Lynch, had succumbed to emphysema at age 78. In this episode, we explore his legacy, catch up with awards news from the PGA and BAFTAs to the WGA, and report on a new development in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni case.

Plus, we each picked five must-see films at Sundance, which launches January 23, the same day as the Oscar nominations are announced, after some postponements. Co-host Ryan Lattanzio interviewed Robert Schwartzman, who runs Utopia distribution with Cole Harper. The company partnered with Lionsgate on “Megalopolis,” from Schwartzman’s uncle Francis Ford Coppola, and hawked sales for Gia Coppola’s “The Last Showgirl” back at Cannes. That movie is out now from Roadside Attractions. But Utopia has also released indies from rising directors we know now, including Jane Schoenbrun...

The 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced the lineup for its 40th anniversary event, with 52 percent of the films directed by women. The 12-day extravaganza will raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief to help the community that has been devastated by the deadly infernos.

Sbiff will run from Feb. 4 to Feb. 15 — that’s one day longer than usual in honor of its four-decade mark. The festival will showcase movies from 60 different countries, including 33 world premieres and 74 United States premieres, and a majority come from female directors. In addition, there will be tributes to talented artisans, panel discussions, and free community education and outreach programs.

“As the tragic events in our sister city of Los Angeles were unfolding, we debated about moving forward with Sbiff,” said Roger Durling, Sbiff executive director. “Film has always been a conduit for comfort and renewal, and film festivals play a vital role in fostering a sense of connection.

Kristen Stewart once spoke in an interview about how being famous in Hollywood at such a young age impacted her life. Stewart started her acting career at just nine years old with a Disney TV movie.

Kristen Stewart in Café Society | Credits: Amazon MGM Studios

Although she continued appearing in a few movies and shows over the next years, her big break came when she starred in the film adaptations of Stephanie Meyer’s The Twilight Saga. With the release of the first movie in 2008, she went from relative obscurity to being one of the most popular actors almost overnight.

So it is understandable that it took her a considerable amount of time to adjust to it. Interestingly, another former child actor, Emma Watson, too, spoke about the issue in an interview once detailing her similar experiences.

Kristen Stewart spoke in an interview about how Hollywood impacted her life

Kristen...

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Back in Action is an action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Brendan O’Brien. The Netflix film follows Emily and Matt, two former CIA spies who give up their life of danger to raise a family, but when their secret identities are revealed, they must go on a dangerous road trip to get their idyllic lives back. Back in Action stars Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts, and Rylan Jackson. So, if you loved the fun action, charming leads, and espionage thrills in Back in Action, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Family Plan (Apple TV+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Apple TV+

The Family Plan is an action comedy film directed by Simon Cellan Jones from a screenplay by David Coggeshall.

Bratt Pitt’s team has issued a response after a fan of the actor was allegedly scammed out of $850,000.

The 53-year-old French woman, named Anne, previously revealed that she was conned after being convinced she was in a long-term relationship with the F1 star. The scammer allegedly used AI technology to impersonate Pitt, sending personalized photos and messages to the woman. Anne was convinced to send nearly $1 million for a cancer treatment, with “Pitt” claiming he was unable to access his bank accounts due to his divorce from Angelina Jolie. The scammer even sent AI-generated images of Pitt in the hospital to help convince Anne to send the money.

Now Pitt’s spokesperson has released the following statement: “It’s awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities, but this is an important reminder to not respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially from actors who have no social media presence.

We're guessing you've all heard about the woman scammed out of $850,000 by a fake Brad Pitt. To bring you up to speed, the news broke this week that a 53-year-old French woman named Anne lost close to $1 million after being fooled into thinking she was communicating with the Deadpool 2, Fight Club, and Bullet Train star.

It started when Anne received a message on Instagram in September 2023 from a woman claiming to be Pitt's mother. She played matchmaker and connected the woman with someone claiming to be the actor; they then used fake social media accounts and AI-generated selfies to convince Anne they were the real deal.

A year later, "Brad" broke the news that he needed urgent surgery to treat kidney cancer but didn't have any money for the life-saving operation because his bank accounts had been frozen by his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.

Having been convinced by the images you see below,...

A spokesperson for Brad Pitt has responded to viral reports that a 53-year-old French woman was scammed out of $850,000 by online fraudsters who impersonated the Oscar-winner.

“It’s awful that scammers take advantage of the strong bond between fans and celebrities,” the spokesperson said in a statement obtained by E News. “But this is an important reminder not to respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially from actors who have no social media presence.”

The viral story first emerged last Sunday on the current affairs show Sept à huit on the French TF1 network.

The 53-year-old, named Anne, told Sept à huit that the elaborate scam began in September 2023 when she received a message on Instagram from someone who claimed to be Pitt’s mother.

Anne told the show that Pitt’s mother quickly played matchmaker and connected her with the actor. The scammers used fake social media accounts and AI-generated...

Here’s All We Know About The Details Of Hailey & Justin Bieber’s Aspen Trip (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Hailey and Justin Bieber have been busy soaking in some quality family time ever since the birth of their son, Jack Blues Bieber. The new family of three is currently on a quick getaway to Aspen, Colorado, where the snow and chilly, frosty weather have been their backdrop and surroundings.

The cold hasn’t stopped them from exploring the surroundings, and Justin has been posting photo dumps from their holiday on his social media. From pictures of dogs and deers to indulging in some photography and freezing river dips, the pop star has been doing it all. Here’s what we know about it.

Inside Hailey & Justin Bieber’s Aspen Getaway

Justin took to his Instagram to share several snaps from their Aspen trip. The first post had photos of the couple being playful,...

Why Did Blake Lively Step Down From SNL Hosting Duties Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit? (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Blake Lively has opened up about why she backed out of hosting the 50th season premiere of Saturday Night Live. The move came after filing a shocking lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.

Blake Lively Reveals Reason For Dropping SNL Gig

The actress, 37, claims her career was significantly derailed by alleged harassment on set, leading her to step away from high-profile commitments, including the coveted hosting gig. In her lawsuit, Blake accuses Justin of orchestrating a smear campaign against her and misbehaving during filming, severely impacting her professional life.

“The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial,” the suit states, per The Mirror. As the lawsuit outlines, the negative fallout from Justin’s alleged actions forced Blake Lively to withdraw from not only...

Is Angelina Jolie Training Her Kids For Survival Amid LA Wildfires? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Angelina Jolie is taking a page from her Tomb Raider days, preparing her six children to face any challenge life throws their way. Motivated by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the Hollywood star is diving into survivalist and martial arts training for her family, ensuring they can fend for themselves and protect themselves in dire circumstances.

Angelina Jolie with her twins knox and Vivienne in Los Feliz pic.twitter.com/ckZwNMx1ih

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Angelina Jolie Prepares Her Kids For Survival

With years of self-defense training for action roles under her belt, Jolie is determined to pass these skills on to her kids, teaching them how to survive and thrive in an unpredictable world. “She’s also always been interested in the martial arts and defending herself,” an insider told RadarOnline.

Blake Lively and Amber Heard have been very closely compared by the media in recent weeks. Be it those who support Justin Baldoni or those who are on Lively’s side as well as Heard’s when her trial with Johnny Depp was going on, there are several parallels to be made in the eyes of the world.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in It Ends With Us | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

With all the conversations surrounding who the world should believe in the matter of It Ends With Us, many have made predictions through the parallels that they are making. While some are considerate about the situation and those who are involved, others are making more flashy and borderline insolent predictions about the same.

It would seem that the controversial commentator, Candace Owens, falls in the latter category as she gives her opinions on the same.

Candace Owens knows...

Few icons are as mythic as Maria Callas, the most storied opera singer of the twentieth century.

The same could be said of Angelina Jolie. The Academy Award-winning actor and director of five narrative feature films is known not only for her stellar turns onscreen and behind the camera, but also for her 20 years championing a number of humanitarian causes, including human rights, environmental conservation, and access to education and healthcare worldwide. Both women, widely admired for their grace and glamour, pursued creative passions that put them at the center of public life, catapulting them to international celebrity.

So when it came to portraying Callas in Pablo Larraín’s deeply affecting cinematic portrait Maria, Jolie had plenty of entry points. “People had a lot of opinions about her,” the actor says. “I don't know of anybody who worked harder or tried [harder] to take responsibility to do the best job...

At the beating heart of Maria — the vivid study of the opera soprano Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie in the titular role — is an exploration of what it means to be an artist: the passion, the pain, the commitment, the glory. And so, to mark the release of the drama from acclaimed filmmaker Pablo Larraín, painter and sculptor Chaz Guest was compelled to make his own creative contribution to the conversation in the form of a diptych of paintings, one of Jolie and one of the woman she so skillfully inhabits for the film. “I was deeply inspired by Angelina and the extraordinary talent she devoted to portraying Maria Callas,” says Guest, known around the world for his figurative — and intensely felt — work.

“My love for music and my passion for painting allowed me to merge these two worlds. Angelina’s powerful performance was mesmerizing, and I...

From All Of Us Strangers to Hundreds Of Beavers to The Zone Of Interest, last year was by all metrics a banger of a year for cinema — just check out our 20 Best Movies of 2024 if you need any further reminder. And as your friendly neighbourhood Empire has pored over what the next twelve months has in store on screens both big and small, we've found a lot of movies that you simply must see in 2025. 133 to be exact.

In a year that's set to see James Gunn's Dcu take flight with Superman; Ethan Hunt take on quite possibly his last impossible mission; Yelena Belova return to our screens in Dark Av— er, Thunderbolts*; James Cameron whisk us away to Pandora in Avatar: Fire And Ash; Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan scare us up good and proper with Sinners; and new movies fly at us from seasoned auteurs, buzzy new filmmakers,...

Brad Pitt is urging fans to be aware of tricky “scammers” after someone swindled a French woman out of $850,000 by pretending they were the Oscar-winning actor in an ongoing catfish romance scheme.

“It’s awful that scammers take advantage of the strong bond between fans and celebrities,” Pitt said in a statement to media. “This is an important reminder not to respond to unsolicited online messages, especially from actors who are not present on social networks.”

Pitt’s response came after a 53-year-old interior designer named Anne admitted to falling in love online with a person she thought was Pitt, who ultimately tricked her into giving them hundreds of thousands of dollars by saying they needed the funds for a kidney treatment.

The relationship with the unknown person — who stated their bank accounts were frozen because of his divorce battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie — lasted for over a year. Per France24,...

Brad Pitt’s rep has reacted to the viral story of a 53-year-old French woman who was swindled out of $850,000 by someone pretending to be the actor.

The story broke on Sunday on the TF1 show “Sept à huit,” which aired the testimony of Anne, a French interior decorator who described how she had been scammed by a fake Brad Pitt, with whom she thought she was having a long-distance romance for a year.

The hoax started when Anne, who was then married with a wealthy man (described in French media as a millionaire), was vacationing with her children in Tignes, in the French Alps, and downloaded Instagram to post pics of her ski trip. The scammer first pretended to be Pitt’s mother and told her “that her son needed someone like me,” Anne said in the TF1 show. Eventually, Anne began receiving AI-generated photos and passionate messages from...

Brad Pitt (the real one) has issued a statement following news that a French woman was scammed out of $850,000 by someone pretending to be the actor.

The 53-year-old interior designer, Anne, was contacted by a scammer disguised as Pitt’s mother, Jane, who told the woman Pitt needed kidney treatment.

Beginning in February 2023, the scammer convinced the woman to send money to help cover Pitt’s medical bills. To justify the actor’s cash shortage, the scammer said Pitt was unable to access his bank accounts due to his divorce from Angelina Jolie.

Angelina Jolie returned to acting after her MCU stint in Eternals, in Pablo Larraín’s Maria. Her performance as the opera singer Maria Callas has received rave reviews and it even garnered her a Golden Globe nomination. Jolie joined other actresses at The Hollywood Reporter’s Round Table this year.

Jolie revealed that she does not tend to watch her performances after filming them as she does not want to get conscious about her looks and the way she sounds. This habit seems to be common among other actors too, including Jolie’s The Tourist co-star Johnny Depp.

Angelina Jolie revealed she does not like to watch herself on screen after filming Angelina Jolie in Maria | Credits: Netflix

An actor is the face of the movie. No matter who is behind the camera or is the music composer, set designer, and editor, it is through the actor that the audience...

Brad Pitt Ines Prenup Tension (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ever since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt finalized their divorce after fighting over its settlement for 8 years, there have been a lot of reports and rumors. While most claim that both are happy to put this behind them, a few others hint at Brad’s interest in moving ahead with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon. The couple even sparked engagement rumors recently.

A new report has alleged that Brad doesn’t want to go through a legal mess again, so he wants Ines to sign a prenup before they think of tying the knot. The jewelry designer is not happy with the actor’s demand, which has reportedly led to some tension between them.

Does Brad Pitt Want Ines De Ramon To Sign A Prenup Before Tying The Knot With Her?

According to In Touch Weekly, “The wedding is on hold. The...

The real Brad Pitt is speaking out after a scammer posing as him allegedly scammed a French woman out of close to a million dollars.

It was recently reported that a 53-year-old woman, identified as Anne, was conned out of $850,000 by a catfish posing as the 61-year-old Oscar-winning actor, who made her believe that they were dating and needed help paying for medical care.

Keep reading to find out more…According to U.K.’s The Times, Anne reportedly told French television outlet TF1 that she was first contacted by someone claiming to be Brad‘s mother, who told her, “It’s a woman like you that my son needs.”

Despite initial skepticism, Anne kept in contact with the person before she was messaged by someone posing as Brad.

“At first I said to myself that it was fake, that it’s ridiculous,” Anne told TF1. “But I’m not...

It's part of the mythos of Hollywood action stars that they're not afraid to do their own stunts, risk their necks, and just generally court danger in order to maintain their larger-than life mystique. Even on that scale, though, the stories Gerard Butler told during a recent conversation with his...

Fernanda Torres sits in her New York City hotel room, her calm demeanor masking the whirlwind few weeks she’s had. Fresh off her Golden Globe win for best actress (drama) for her searing performance in “I’m Still Here,” Torres is gearing up for a guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this Thursday. It’s a momentous time for the actress whose immense talent Hollywood is just discovering. But for the people of Brazil, Torres has been a household name — celebrated for her wit, fearless performances, and devotion to championing Brazilian stories on a global stage.

In her native country, Torres is more than just an actress — she’s a national treasure.

“America has Taylor Swift, but Brazil has Fernanda Torres,” someone joked online, a sentiment Torres laughs off with her characteristic charm.

“I’ve been around for decades,” Torres tells Variety. “In Brazil, they know me well. Here, people are finally catching up.

Pauley Perrette, the actress best known for her beloved role as Abby Sciuto on NCIS, opened up about a troubling issue she never anticipated. While many fans adore her for her role on the long-running crime drama, Perrette is now using her platform to raise awareness about a serious problem: online impersonation.

Pauley Perrette as forensic scientist Abby Sciuto in NCIS | Credits: CBS

Scammers have been pretending to be the actress on social media, tricking unsuspecting fans and even personal connections. What’s even more shocking? This isn’t just happening to her but high-profile stars, including Brad Pitt, have also fallen victim to similar scams.

How did Pauley Perrette react to scammers pretending to be her? Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto in NCIS | image: CBS

Pauley Perrette famous for her role as Abby Sciuto on NCIS for 15 seasons, opened up about a shocking experience involving social media impersonation. In an emotional Instagram video,...

The 2025 BAFTA nominations had its share of snubs and surprises, some less so than others (Denzel Washington missing again is just par for the course now). The final televised precursor — and an industry one to boot — made the acting categories even messier while ostensibly taking other contenders out of the running. Here’s where we’re at with all four races post-bafta nominations.

Best Actor

Golden Globe, Critics Choice, SAG and BAFTA nominations: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)

Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and SAG nominations: Daniel Craig (Queer)

Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and BAFTA nominations: Hugh Grant (Heretic)

Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations: Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice)

Assuming the top four are in — as many have all season, and the quartet has not missed a beat — that leaves one spot up for grabs. Craig has occupied that spot in the odds all season long,...

Wicked, Kneecap, Gladiator II star Denzel Washington, Sing Sing breakout Clarence Maclin, Queer lead Daniel Craig, and The Substance star Margaret Qualley were among the biggest snubs and surprises after the 78th annual BAFTA Awards nominations were announced on Wednesday.

Conclave and Emilia Pérez led all films with 12 and 11 nominations, respectively. Most of the expected Oscar contenders also landed predicted bids with British Academy of Film and Television Arts voters (the complete list of nominees is here). However, the BAFTA Awards snubs and surprises were slightly scooped by the BAFTA Awards themselves. Earlier this month, the BAFTA Awards revealed this year’s longlists in each category, with Netflix’s Emilia Pérez and Focus Features’ Conclave pacing the field with, respectively, 15 and 14 longlist mentions. Other contenders that performed well on the longlists included The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, and The Substance. Films and performers excluded from the longlists in key categories included Angelina Jolie,...

The 2025 BAFTA Film nominees were announced this morning but there was no recognition for high profile movies such as Queer, Challengers, Babygirl, and Paddington In Peru. Meanwhile, musical Wicked was shut out of the Best Film category.

Luca Guadagnino’s duo Queer and Challengers were both Golden Globe nominated, including for leads Daniel Craig and Zendaya, but neither made the cut this morning. Both had made the BAFTA longlist.

Nicole Kidman won a best actress award at Venice and was also Golden Globe nominated but couldn’t woo the BAFTA crowd for her performance in steamy drama Babygirl.

Related: 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More

Paddington in Peru, the third film in the beloved bear franchise, had the biggest opening for a British film since 2021 and has made a whopping $43M in the UK, but reviews weren...

Fan gets scammed by fraudster impersonating Brad Pitt ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

A French woman found herself scammed out of $850K after falling for a con artist posing as Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt. Despite the obvious Atlantic Ocean separating her from the Los Angeles-based Benjamin Button actor, Anne, 53, was convinced she had found love with the multi-millionaire star.

This unexpected love quadrangle — that never truly existed — ended disastrously for Anne, who believed she was dating Pitt while financially supporting his battle against cancer. The scheme began in 2023, back when Anne was still married to her husband — also a millionaire. Anne’s husband’s wealth likely drew the attention of online scammers, who crafted an elaborate scheme convincing her that “Brad” was diagnosed with cancer.

After being approached on Facebook by someone initially posing as Pitt’s mother, she was lured in by declarations of love and a marriage proposal from the fake Pitt.

Action star Gerard Butler has had many accidents while filming. He discussed this while supporting his new movie, “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera,” on January 10. The Scottish star shared some stories as the film’s director announced plans for a third movie in the series.

During the filming of “300,” when the cast frequently required medical care, Butler experienced his most dramatic moments. Butler told People magazine that “every day, someone was being taken to the hospital.” He talked about instances where players got hurt badly, including one getting a spear in the eye and others breaking their ankles during fight scenes.

The actor has faced danger in more than one movie. In 2012, Butler needed hospital care and a defibrillator after nearly drowning while filming “Chasing Mavericks.” He has also had some close calls, like accidentally hurting Hilary Swank while filming “P.S. I Love You” and nearly shooting Angelina Jolie...

Gerard Butler has revealed actors were getting injured "every day" on the set of '300'.The 55-year-old actor led Zack Snyder's 2006 historical action epic playing the part of Leonidas, King of Sparta, and has revealed several cast members were rushed to hospital, with one guy terrifyingly being hit in the eye with a spear.Speaking to his 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' co-star O'Shea Jackson Jr. for an instalment of People's 'Comparing Notes' series, he recalled: "I remember every day somebody was getting taken to the hospital."You'd be doing a fight, you turn around, there's a guy down there, a spear went in his eye. Another time, you turn around, there's a guy over there who just fell, broke his ankle. I mean, it was insane."Elsewhere, the 'P.S. I Love You' star claimed he "almost drowned" filming 2012's 'Chasing Mavericks' after "getting...

Zack Snyder’s 300 came out nearly two decades ago, and for many, it continues to be placed among the long list of classics that would unarguably go down as some of the finest in Hollywood’s entertainment industry. Starring Gerard Butler’s iconic performance in the lead alongside a star-studded cast, the project’s final cut was epic and widely commended by fans worldwide.

Zack Snyder’s 300. | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures.

As much as the onscreen depiction was praiseworthy, the offscreen and behind-the-lens scenes were disastrous. Although surprising it may seem, the truth is that shooting this piece took an “insane” amount of actors getting injured behind the scenes. To say the least, delivering the manliest Spartans in the film was a nightmare, as Butler himself confessed.

Zack Snyder’s 300 took more than just a bit of blood, sweat, and tears to make

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There’s an old saying: “It’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.” But when it comes to the Oscars, it’s not just about the life you’ve lived, but the roles you’ve played, the moments you’ve owned, and—let’s face it—the right timing. The 2025 Academy Awards are still a few months away, but the race is already in full swing, and while you might have thought Angelina Jolie and Zoe Saldaña would be the ones to watch, the winds are shifting.

Angelina Jolie in Maria | Credits: Netflix

This year, they face a crop of new talent that might just steal their spotlight. You’ve got the likes of Mikey Madison and Danielle Deadwyler—actors whose standout performances this season could very well turn them into the talk of the town when it comes time for the nominations.

Gerard Butler recalls the difficulties of filming 300 and how many of his co-stars were being taken to the hospital due to injuries.

Butler starred as the King of Sparta in the 2006 Zack Snyder film 300, in which the actor co-starred with Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, and many more.

“I remember every day somebody was getting taken to the hospital,” Butler told People. “You’d be doing a fight, you turn around, there’s a guy down there, a spear went in his eye. Another time, you turn around, there’s a guy over there who just fell, broke his ankle. I mean, it was insane.”

Butler also mentioned that while filming 2012’s Chasing Mavericks, he was “taken down by a huge set of waves” and “almost drowning,” adding, “I thought I was done. They had to take me out, take me to hospital, put me out, give me the defibrillator.

Angelina Jolie is stepping out for the day.

The 49-year-old Maria actress stopped by her local grocery store with her 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne (not pictured) to pick up a few things on Tuesday afternoon (January 14) in Los Feliz, Calif.

For her day out, Angelina wore a camel-colored coat over a black dress paired with black flats and sunglasses.

During another recent outing, Angelina shared that she has lots of loved ones staying at her home amid the ongoing fires in Southern California. She and her family has also been donating essential items to those in need.

In a recent interview, Angelina revealed the unusual job she also pursued before getting into acting.

After eight long years, Angelina finally settled her divorce from Brad Pitt.

In a chilling display of modern-day gullibility, a 53-year-old French woman fell victim to a sophisticated romance scam, parting with a staggering €830,000 to a con artist posing as Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt. This isn’t a tale of a lonely heart seeking companionship; it’s a cautionary tale of how AI-powered deceit can exploit human vulnerability on a grand scale.

The scam began in February 2023 when the woman, an interior designer, received a message on social media from an account claiming to be Brad Pitt’s mother. Flattered by the attention, she soon found herself engaged in daily conversations with an account posing as the actor himself. “He knew how to talk to women; it was always very well done,” she later confessed, blinded by the illusion of a romantic connection.

French Woman Sends Nearly €1 Million & Divorces Husband For AI-Generated “Brad Pitt” In Elaborate Romance Scam

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A French woman alleges she was scammed of $850,000 by an AI Brad Pitt. The 53-year-old interior designer, Anne, was contacted by a scammer disguised as Pitt’s mother Jane, who told the woman Pitt needed kidney treatment.

“She told me that her son needed someone like me,” Anne said on a Sunday episode of Seven to Eight on French TV channel TF1.

The scammer convinced the woman to send copious amounts of money to help cover Pitt’s kidney treatment. To justify the Oscar-winning actor’s shortage of cash, the...

Since first collaborating on 2021’s Spencer, Steven Knight and Pablo Larraín have developed what the former calls “a very Elton John/Bernie Taupin sort of relationship.” Knight, who wrote Spencer and scripted this year’s Larraín-directed Maria, recently spoke with Deadline about his approach to the story thatt reimagines American-Greek soprano Maria Callas in her final days as she reckons with her identity and life.

The movie — Knight eschews the term “biopic” — world premiered to great acclaim at the Venice Film Festival in September, led by a committed performance from Angelina Jolie as the titular opera star.

An Oscar nominee for 2004’s Dirty Pretty Things and creator of global phenomenon Peaky Blinders, Knight, as he explains in the Q&a below, relied on firsthand accounts of people who knew Callas, as well as her performances and interviews with the formidable woman who often was treated harshly during her lifetime before...

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 14, 2025. Beyoncé, The Weeknd delay projects due to wildfires

Beyoncé and The Weeknd announced Monday evening they are postponing their respective new projects amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Beyoncé, who was set to make an announcement on Tuesday, posted on Instagram that the announcement will be “postponed to a later date” and that her BeyGOOD L.A. Fire Relief Fund has donated $2.5 million to “directly support families who lost their homes and community organizations at the forefront of relief.”

The Weeknd also announced on Instagram that his Jan. 25 Rose Bowl concert has been canceled, while his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, will now be released a week later on Jan. 31.

Ringo Starr sets concert special with proceeds benefiting wildfire relief

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Brad Pitt’s career is like an open invitation to a star-studded dinner party where every seat is filled with iconic roles, juicy scripts, and unforgettable performances. One minute, he’s the charming, smooth-talking con artist in Ocean’s Eleven, the next, he’s the tortured soul with an existential crisis in Fight Club, and in Troy, he’s not just conquering the Colosseum, but stealing hearts like a true Hollywood gladiator.

He has dipped his toes into every genre, from heart-pounding thrillers to intimate dramas, and made each role feel like a tailor-made suit.

Brad Pitt in a still from Bullet Train | image: Sony Pictures

Even the brightest stars, it seems, need to take a pause now and then, casting a reflective gaze upon the roads they didn’t take. In fact, Pitt’s career is also laced with “What If?” moments—those iconic roles he could’ve had but walked away from.

A French woman says she was scammed out of her life savings by an AI Brad Pitt.

The 53-year-old woman, named Anne, has revealed that she was scammed out of $850,000 after believing she was in a long-term relationship with the real Hollywood star, per Men’s Journal. The scam began when she was contacted by a scammer claiming to be Pitt’s mother, Jane, who “told me that her son needed someone like me” and her communication lasted more than a year.

“At first I said to myself that it was fake, that it’s ridiculous,” Anne explained on a Sunday episode of Seven to Eight on French TV channel TF1. “But I’m not used to social media and I didn’t really understand what was happening to me.”

Using AI technology to emulate the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor, the scammers sent personalized photos and messages to the woman,...

Billy Bob Thornton, widely known for his intense performances in both film and television, has once again found himself at the center of attention with his role in Landman. However, despite the show’s initial success, the actor recently gave fans an anxious update about the potential future of the show.

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris in Landman | Credits: Paramount Network

While the first season ended on a note that left viewers eager for more, Thornton admitted that he’s unsure whether a second season is coming. This has left fans in suspense, wondering what’s next for the show and its complex characters.

What did Billy Bob Thornton reveal about Landman season 2?

Billy Bob Thornton, famous for his portrayal of Tommy Norris in Landman, has provided an anxious update on the future of the series after season one. Despite the show’s strong performance and popularity, the actor...