Hollywood
Hollywood productions shut down again as LA COVID cases soar
Los Angeles - the nation's most populous county - has emerged as the latest US epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, topping 7,000 COVID hospitalisations for...
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Despite progress, black directors still struggle to break through in Hollywood
In 2019 only 6.3% of directors in the United States were black. And a staggering 93% of all producers were white men.
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Hollywood unions sign deal with studios boosting return to work
The agreement was jointly negotiated by five of Hollywood's biggest unions, including the actors, directors and craft guilds, totalling over 350,000 members.
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Emmys style: gowns, pajamas and... hazmat tuxedos
Politics often take center stage at the Emmys, and even without a traditional red carpet, this year was no different.
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Oscars set minimum diversity rules for best picture prize
The groundbreaking move comes after years of criticism over a lack of diversity among the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' members, and among the Oscar nominees and winners they select.
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Hollywood continues to mourn death of Chadwick Boseman
Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016, the actor died at his home in Los Angeles on Friday.
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Slow motion recovery: Cautious Hollywood edges back to work
Health fears, uncertainty and a second wave of coronavirus cases have meant few movie producers braving a return so far - with some heading elsewhere or even overseas.
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No trans characters in major Hollywood movies for 3rd year, survey reveals
GLAAD found zero transgender characters for the third straight year, despite increasing visibility of the trans community on television in shows like 'Pose', 'Supergirl', and 'The L Word'.
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Lack of insurance threatens supply of Hollywood films, TV shows in 2021
Thousands of shoots around the world shut down abruptly in March as the novel coronavirus spread and governments imposed lockdowns.
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Hollywood weighs how to foster lasting Black inclusion
The entertainment business faces new criticism for failing to do enough to include Black people in front of and behind the camera.
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Black artists call on Hollywood to prove Black Lives Matter
An open letter addressed to 'Our Allies in Hollywood' attacked what it called the industry’s 'legacy of white supremacy' and said Hollywood “encourages the epidemic of police violence and culture of anti-Blackness.”
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Frequent testing, less contact recommended to get Hollywood cameras rolling
In a 22-page blueprint, the task force urged regular testing for cast and crew and daily monitoring of symptoms through temperature checks or other measures.
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Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers’ unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
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2021's Oscars ceremony could be postponed - but to when?
It is not clear what impact, if any, a delay in the ceremony would have on eligibility rules.
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Lessons from porn industry could help Hollywood adapt to coronavirus
The porn industry in Los Angeles came up with its own testing system and database in the 1990s to protect actors during the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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Tyler Perry gets ahead of Hollywood with July production restart
Perry will start production of his television shows Sistas' and 'The Oval' on 8 July at his sprawling Tyler Perry Studios complex in Atlanta, Georgia, television network BET said in a statement.
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Reinvent the reel: Hollywood mulls new measures to restart shooting
The film industry has been on lockdown in California since mid-March following strict stay-at-home orders.
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Carey Mulligan: #MeToo movement has brought change
The 34-year-old actress believes the Me Too movement has brought a lot of change and it would be seen as wild if something did happen on set.
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Most Hollywood movies and TV shows halt production
Studio executives and media analysts recognise the global box office is in uncharted territory, with crucial developments unfolding at a rapid pace.
