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The Odyssey translator Emily Wilson savages ‘abysmal’ script for a Christopher Nolan movie
Speaking this week, the academic whose work inspired a major The Odyssey adaptation challenged Christopher Nolan’s approach to storytelling, flagging a deeper disagreement they say needs airing.
July 29, 2026 12:55 am
Paramount agrees any Warner Bros. Discovery merger won’t close before 2027
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have locked in extra breathing space for their proposed tie-up, pending the usual shareholder votes and regulatory sign-off.
July 26, 2026 4:57 pm
Christopher Nolan named Hollywood’s most powerful director — and the debate’s already raging
Vulture has published a 100-strong power ranking of Hollywood directors — and the pick at No. 1 is already setting off the usual rows on X.
July 22, 2026 4:17 pm
James Bond reboot reveals the first real clues about the next 007
Fresh intel on the next James Bond just landed from one of the franchise’s most reliable voices, hinting the new 007 is closer than fans think.
July 12, 2026 7:31 pm
Justice Department greenlights Paramount’s blockbuster takeover of Warner Bros.
Hollywood earthquake: The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division has greenlit Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion bid for Warner Bros., setting the stage for a mega-studio mashup.
June 13, 2026 3:11 pm
Avengers Doomsday Star May Have Nailed the MCU’s Biggest Problem
Sebastian Stan just shined a light on the MCU’s real problem—and it’s not the usual suspect. As he readies Bucky Barnes’ return in Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters December 18, 2026, his candid Cannes remarks about his Marvel future raise a bigger question the studio can’t dodge.
May 27, 2026 10:23 pm
Cate Blanchett Says Hollywood Killed #MeToo Fast — Has Anything Really Changed?
At Cannes 2026, Cate Blanchett said Hollywood let #MeToo lose steam far too fast. She argued the industry is still stacked against women, with the gender gap shaping who gets hired and which stories make it to the screen.
May 19, 2026 9:25 pm
Elon Musk Slams The Odyssey Casting, Takes Aim at Christopher Nolan
Elon Musk is back to bashing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, blasting the casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and doubling down on his criticism of the director.
May 14, 2026 9:10 pm
10 TV Shows Everyone Agrees Are Masterpieces
From 1990s sitcom staples to an HBO war saga, these hits are the rare consensus—unforgettable, unmissable, and the gold standard of TV.
May 3, 2026 10:36 pm
Desert Warrior Review: Can Anthony Mackie Turn a Saudi-Funded Desert Epic Into a Blockbuster?
Five years and $150 million later, Rupert Wyatt’s Desert Warrior lands with a thud—Anthony Mackie fronts a Saudi-financed bid for Lawrence of Arabia grandeur that never materializes.
April 26, 2026 8:36 pm
They Told Elizabeth Banks She Couldn’t Direct Men — She Nailed It
Told she couldn’t direct men, Elizabeth Banks turned the slight into fuel—and says she nailed directing Ray Liotta. On The Kelly Clarkson Show, while promoting The Miniature Wife, she opened up about the misogyny she’s battled behind the camera.
April 24, 2026 7:38 pm
Paramount–Warner Bros. Deal Faces A-List Pushback From Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal and Others
Opposition to the Paramount-Warner mega-merger has surged past 3,000 challengers, intensifying pressure on regulators and raising the stakes for the deal.
April 16, 2026 4:30 pm
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Star Teases Unapologetically Queer Season 2, Vows to Go Out in Flames
Starfleet Academy is ending ahead of schedule, but star Karim Diané promises a finale that goes out with a bang.
March 30, 2026 1:11 pm
The Office: Ranking the Characters Fans Love to Hate
The Office delivered endless laughs—and a lineup of characters fans loved to loathe. From Todd Packer and Gabe Lewis to Nellie Bertram and Robert California, here are the most detested denizens of Dunder Mifflin.
March 27, 2026 6:58 pm
Katie Leung Reflects on Harry Potter Casting and Racial Backlash
Katie Leung, who portrayed Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, discusses the challenges she faced as a young actress, including online abuse and the controversy surrounding her character’s name. Her experience on Bridgerton offers a stark contrast.
January 10, 2026 8:20 pm
Why David Ellison’s Paramount Takeover Bid Faces Fierce Backlash
Paramount’s David Ellison has made yet another attempt to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but the studio’s board has firmly rejected his latest bid. What’s really fuelling the animosity towards Ellison’s relentless pursuit?
January 8, 2026 6:20 pm
Kate Mulgrew Urges Star Trek to Champion More Female Captains
Kate Mulgrew reflects on her legacy as Captain Janeway and calls for Star Trek to keep advancing female leadership. Discover her thoughts on the franchise’s progress and the women who’ve followed in her footsteps.
January 6, 2026 3:43 pm
Ten Legendary Film Face-Offs That Shaped Cinema History
Before Dunesday and Barbenheimer, Hollywood saw epic box office rivalries that changed the industry. Discover the most memorable film clashes and what they revealed about audiences.
January 3, 2026 5:43 pm
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