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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Smashes $213M Global Box Office
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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Smashes $213M Global Box Office
Emerald Fennell’s modernized take on the Emily Brontë classic overcomes casting controversy to reach a major financial milestone in early March.
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‘Homebound’ and ‘Black Warrant’ Lead 8th Critics’ Choice Awards Nominations
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‘Homebound’ and ‘Black Warrant’ Lead 8th Critics’ Choice Awards Nominations
Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' earns six nods while 'Black Warrant' tops the series list with seven nominations ahead of the March 24 ceremony in Mumbai.
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CNN Ends Decade-Long Oscars Hiatus with Variety Red Carpet Special
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CNN Ends Decade-Long Oscars Hiatus with Variety Red Carpet Special
Elizabeth Wagmeister and Ramin Setoodeh lead the 2026 Academy Awards pre-show starting March 15 at 4 p.m. ET.
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Chappell Roan Slams “Predatory” Paparazzi During Tense Paris Fashion Week Encounter
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Chappell Roan Slams “Predatory” Paparazzi During Tense Paris Fashion Week Encounter
The breakout pop star confronted photographers in Paris while fellow musician Noah Kahan called out the “disgusting” treatment of artists by professional autograph seekers.
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"Avatar: Fire and Ash" and Tom Cruise Dominate the 53rd Saturn Awards
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"Avatar: Fire and Ash" and Tom Cruise Dominate the 53rd Saturn Awards
James Cameron wins Best Director while Tom Cruise takes Best Actor for the final "Mission: Impossible" at the annual sci-fi and horror celebration.
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Aloha, Hollywood! Hawaii Sees Massive Film Boom with 'Jumanji 3' and Jason Momoa
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Aloha, Hollywood! Hawaii Sees Massive Film Boom with 'Jumanji 3' and Jason Momoa
Sony’s next 'Jumanji' sequel and Netflix’s 'Protecting Jared' lead a surge of major productions pumping millions into the Hawaiian economy.
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"An Unstable Period": Can Pixar and Ryan Gosling Save the 2026 Box Office?
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"An Unstable Period": Can Pixar and Ryan Gosling Save the 2026 Box Office?
March 2026 looks bright with Pixar’s 'Hoppers' and Amazon MGM’s 'Project Hail Mary,' but industry experts warn that high grosses don't always mean big profits.
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"Conan’s Back!" O’Brien Set to Host 98th Academy Awards as Star Presenter Lineup Drops
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"Conan’s Back!" O’Brien Set to Host 98th Academy Awards as Star Presenter Lineup Drops
The Academy confirms a March 2026 date at the Dolby Theatre with presenters including Robert Downey Jr., Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Paul Mescal.
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"This is Not About Consolidation": Paramount Finalizes $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The blockbuster deal creates a media titan saddled with $79 billion in debt, as Paramount+ and HBO Max prepare to unite against Netflix.
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Ashley Judd Slams Her Hit 'Kiss the Girls' for Making 'Entertainment Out of Sexual Terror'
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Ashley Judd Slams Her Hit 'Kiss the Girls' for Making 'Entertainment Out of Sexual Terror'
Nearly 30 years after her breakout role, the actress and activist denounces the 1997 thriller for its portrayal of violence against women in a candid Instagram post.
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"Sinners" Makes History With Record-Breaking 16 Oscar Nominations
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s Southern Gothic horror dominates the 98th Academy Awards race while remaining a top-ten hit on Prime Video.
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"Racist and Creepy": Rosanna Arquette Calls Out Quentin Tarantino’s Language
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"Racist and Creepy": Rosanna Arquette Calls Out Quentin Tarantino’s Language
The Pulp Fiction star tells The Times U.K. that the Oscar-winning director was given an "inappropriate free pass" for his frequent use of racial slurs in his films.
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“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
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“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
While studios navigate strict new AI regulations from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, Larry Namer argues the technology will amplify human creativity rather than replace it.
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Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Leaps to $88 Million Global Debut and Claims Box Office Crown
Disney and Pixar’s original sci-fi comedy ‘Hoppers’ secured the top spot with a $46 million domestic opening, the studio’s best non-sequel start since 2017.
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Jason Momoa and Sony Lead Hollywood’s Massive Return to Hawaii
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Jason Momoa and Sony Lead Hollywood’s Massive Return to Hawaii
Production booms on Oʻahu as Netflix’s 'Protecting Jared' and Sony’s 'Jumanji 3' prepare to fuel the local economy and create hundreds of jobs.
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King Khan’s Billion-Dollar Reign: Shah Rukh Khan Joins 2026 Hurun Global Rich List
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King Khan’s Billion-Dollar Reign: Shah Rukh Khan Joins 2026 Hurun Global Rich List
The Bollywood icon debuts on the prestigious wealth list with an estimated $1.3 billion net worth, fueled by Red Chillies Entertainment and sports investments.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ Stumbles With $7.3 Million Opening Weekend
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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ Stumbles With $7.3 Million Opening Weekend
Warner Bros.’ reimagining of the classic monster tale, starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, misses box office projections amid mixed critical reception.
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The Price is Zero: Tubi and Pluto TV Explode as Subscription Fatigue Hits Peak
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The Price is Zero: Tubi and Pluto TV Explode as Subscription Fatigue Hits Peak
Fox Corporation's Tubi and Paramount's Pluto TV are doubling down on content libraries this March as viewers flee rising monthly costs from major paid streamers.
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"Silent Rebellion" Sweeps Top Honors at 2026 Joburg Film Festival
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"Silent Rebellion" Sweeps Top Honors at 2026 Joburg Film Festival
The Swiss drama "À bras-le-corps" secured both Best Feature Film and Best Cinematography at the festival's star-studded 8th edition finale.
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"The Human Touch": TikTok and Meta Face New AI Video Standards This March
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"The Human Touch": TikTok and Meta Face New AI Video Standards This March
Major social platforms are integrating AI tools like Hedra while doubling down on authentic creators to navigate the 2026 short-form video boom.
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