This is why the Madonna biopic starring Julia Garner isn't happening after all

Through the process of writing the script, Madonna was bitten by the memoir bug, and she channeled that energy into her forthcoming album "Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II," which drops July 3.

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'Scary Movie' laughs its way to a first-place finish at the box office

The Wayans brothers' horror spoof "Scary Movie" outmuscled "Masters of the Universe" at the box office this weekend.

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'The Odyssey' is slamming AMC's website because of fans' epic demand for tickets

If you want tickets to Christopher Nolan's epic ‘The Odyssey,’ you'll need to get in line. On Thursday, wait times on the AMC website reached an hour as hopeful moviegoers scrambled to secure seats.

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Merger costs add up as Warner Bros. Discovery posts $2.9-billion quarterly loss

Merger costs, including accounting for a Netflix termination fee, contributed to the loss

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Paramount's Ellison underscores his pledge to make 30 films a year when his company buys Warner Bros.

Paramount topped Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue, which grew to $7.3 billion

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Oscars tighten AI rules, emphasizing human authorship

New Oscars guidelines say screenplays must be human-authored and performances must be delivered by humans with consent.

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Consumers sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. deal

A group of Paramount+ and cable subscribers have filed a lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal and unwind the Paramount-Skydance merger.

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What we know about 'White Lotus' Season 4, from Helena Bonham Carter exit to Cannes backdrop

Executive producer David Bernad teases Season 4 of HBO's hit murder mystery, with the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival as a backdrop.

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'Michael' moonwalks into a big box office debut

Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic cruised to the top of the box office this weekend, despite largely negative reviews from critics.

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Writers Guild Ratifies Four-Year Contract Deal With Studios

Members of the Writers Guild of America gave the green light on Friday to a four-year deal with studios and streamers that will stem the bleeding of the union’s ailing health plan.

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Is Netflix Making a Big Real Estate Move In L.A.?

For years, Netflix has been the anchor tenant at Sunset Studios, making the ICON building its Los Angeles headquarters and occupying the EPIC and CUE buildings as part of the complex on Sunset Boulevard.

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Zahn McClarnon is No. 1 on the 'Dark Winds' call sheet, where he deserves to be

The 'Dark Winds' star won't call himself a leading man, but he has all the right qualities, showcasing his poise and relatability in roles on 'Reservation Dogs,' 'Fargo' and 'Longmire.'

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The Oscars are leaving Hollywood in 2029, ending long run at Dolby Theatre

In addition to the physical relocation, the Oscars will shift to YouTube, a major reset as the show looks to expand its reach after years of declining TV audiences.

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DVDs are the new vinyl records: Why Gen Z is embracing physical media

As streaming continues to dominate the film and TV industry, many Gen Z movie watchers are opting out and choosing physical formats instead.

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‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ Review: The Bikini Bottom Crew Triumphs in Another Rollicking Undersea Comedy

Regulars Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass and Bill Fagerbakke return to the franchise, along with guests George Lopez, Sherry Cola, Regina Hall and Mark Hamill.

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Afternoons of Solitude

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