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A24 is shutting down its stand-alone in-house documentary arm, a division that was behind titles like Netflix doc The Deepest Breath and Steve McQueen’s Occupied City. In all, five roles will be impacted by the move. Among those affected is the well-regarded non-fiction exec and producer Nicole Stott, who headed the mini-major’s non-fiction arm. Stott joined the company from Concordia Studio where she served as the co-head of non-fiction, working on Oscar and Emmy-winning titles like Summer of Soul, Boys State and Still: A Michael J. Fox Story. Emily Osborne, who served as head of production and joined A24 from RadicalMedia, was also impacted by the scale-back of the division. The non-fiction team will be staying on long enough to aid in the transition of ongoing projects. Upcoming non-fiction titles include the Death Match wrestling doc from the Philippou Brothers, the filmmakers behind Talk to Me, and true...

This year, we saw supporting performances that popped in major returning dramas like The White Lotus and Severance, and also in newcomers like The Residence and The Day of the Jackal. Stars from Emmy contenders spoke to THR about the role they covet, the scene that spiked their anxiety and what their character would do in a recession. Elizabeth Banks ‘The Better Sister’ (Prime Video) My favorite thing about my character Shamelessness. More specifically, that she has outed almost all of her secrets so nobody can weaponize them against her. That’s powerful. And the most frustrating thing She has terrible taste in men and fashion. The scene that spiked my anxiety Drowning in the ocean . I’m not a strong swimmer, and who knows what’s in the water? We pulled out a dirty diaper! The show I’d love to do a crossover episode with: The White Lotus. I might end up dead but the...

According to Barry Diller, John Travolta backed out of starring in American Gigolo because of the film’s “somewhat gay subtext.” In his tell-all memoir, Who Knew, the power player recalls a time when the Grease star was attached to star in the Paul Schrader written- and directed-movie before he had to step away. In his book, Diller writes that Travolta told then-Paramount Pictures president Michael Eisner he couldn’t lead the project because he was grieving the death of his mother and then-girlfriend Diana Hyland. “He slumped down in a chair in Michael’s office, started to cry and said, ‘I can’t do American Gigolo. I’m too sad. I’m still in mourning. It’s the wrong thing for me to do. You have to let me out of it,’” Diller, who was the CEO of Paramount at the time, writes. “Michael came down to my office and said, ‘John’s just left, and...

Big Mouth, Netflix’s hit animated series following a group of friends navigating puberty, is coming to an end after eight seasons, following a rare model where its characters actually grow up. “It is puberty and we really covered so much of what we set out to do and about this journey,” co-creator and star Nick Kroll told The Hollywood Reporter at the show’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday of the decision to wrap up. “Most animated shows, they go on forever; people are frozen in whatever time they are in. Our show evolved and the kids evolved and they moved through time and they grew and they changed, and that was part of the joy of making the show.” Co-creator Andrew Goldberg echoed that after working for over a decade on Family Guy, where those characters all stayed the same age, “I kind of...

Three stars of the original Harry Potter films are open to being involved with the upcoming HBO series in different ways, they revealed while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at Universal Epic Universe’s grand opening celebration. Actors Warwick Davis — who played Professor Filius Flitwick in the films — and James and Oliver Phelps — who portrayed Fred and George Weasley, respectively — all participated in the opening of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” on Wednesday, celebrating the new theme park with other Hollywood names, NBCUniversal and Universal Destinations & Experiences executives. “It’s very special,” Davis said of the relationship between the parks and the films. “Normally a film is something you create and people watch it, it’ll be a success or not, and then it goes into the libraries and it’s kind of forgotten. But with attractions like we have at...

Lionsgate and producer Graham King have looked at the man in the mirror and decided he needs some work done. Michael, the in-flux Michael Jackson biopic, is prepping for a bulky 22-day set of additional photography to be held in June, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The not-insignificant shoot comes as King, the Jackson Estate and studio partners Lionsgate and Universal are still mulling how to move forward in light of a legal issue, with the movie most likely being split into two parts. The new shoot seems to indicate that headway is being made. Sources tell THR that while a script for a potential second film still needs to be finalized, the planned June shoot would be for the first film. While the term “reshoots” has been bandied about, in this case it’s less about reshooting what has already been shot but rather expand...

Producers of a Will Smith music video have reached a deal with IATSE over a union contract after facing a picket line from dismissed workers. The shoot, which was taking place at Quixote’s West Hollywood studios, fired workers on Thursday night after they attempted to unionize the project, sources told The Hollywood Reporter. The workers responded by picketing the Breathe Entertainment production on Friday morning. Non-union crew members that had been brought in to replace the dismissed workers also joined the picket line. As of Friday afternoon, at least some members of the original crew had been allowed to return back to work on the shoot in a sign that the union and the production were collaborating. A few hours later, the union and the producers reached a deal allowing the 35-member crew to continue work under a contract that allowed for health...

The best and brightest stars in tennis — including Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka. Jessica Pegula, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz — will battle it out on clay courts during the 2025 French Open. The tennis tournament airs across on TNT, TBS and truTV in the U.S. from Sunday, May 25, through Sunday, June 8. At a Glance: How to Watch the 2025 French Open Finals When: May 25 to June 8 Channels: TNT, TBS and truTV (TNT Sports) Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Blue Stream French open 2025 with Directv Below, keep reading to find out how to stream the 2025 French Open online with and without cable, including for free. When Are the 2025 French Open Finals? Date, Time, Lineup The 2025 French Open runs from May 25 to June 8 at Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The first match of the tournament starts at...

In the end, Josh O’Connor made it to Cannes. The La Chimera and Challengers actor was unable to make the Wednesday evening premiere of Oliver Hermanus’ The History of Sound, in which he stars alongside Paul Mescal, as he was still shooting in New York, working on Steven Spielberg’s new film. But O’Connor was given time away from the as-yet-untitled sci-fi project and caught a flight to Cannes Thursday night, meaning he was fresh and ready for Friday’s red carpet premiere of Kelly Reichardt‘s The Mastermind. Reichardt and O’Connor walked the carpet, joined by castmembers Alana Haim, John Magaro and Hope Davis. Others in attendance included Viola Davis, strolling along in a stunning yellow gown, with husband Julius Tennon; Elle Fanning, a day after her red carpet premiere for Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value; and Isabella Ferrari. How to Have Sex director Molly Manning Walker, who heads this year’s Un Certain Regard jury,...

Genuine leather bags below $100 are far and few between — especially from notable name brands — but that sentiment isn’t stopping designer Michael Kors. What’s posed to be the “it” bag of summer 2025, especially after its Suki Waterhouse endorsement and fresh seasonal shades, is the Zoe Small Convertible Pouchette, available in an assortment of neutral and vibrant colorways with both silver and gold hardware. Michael Kors Zoe Small Convertible Pouchette $58.80-$98 at amazon The Zoe Pouchette comes in classic pebbled leather, MK’s signature logo-print canvas as well as a playful washed denim fabric (in light blue, baby pink and stone gray). The prominent pockets and buckle detailing are an obvious nod to ’90s shoulder bags. Plus, the convertible strap allows wearers the option to carry it as an evening-friendly wristlet. Related: From Labubu to Loewe, Bag Charms Continue Dominating Celebrity Street Style For a similar...