David Ellison vows Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger won’t cut film output

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Paramount Skydance Chief David Ellison made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon on Thursday, assuring movie theater owners that the studio’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not hurt the movie business. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I wanted to look … Read more

Influencers flock to Epstein’s former island to film viral videos

A thousand miles off the coast of Florida, influencers have found the secret to instant virality. One after another, content creators are finding their way to Little Saint James, better known as the private island once owned by the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Armed with cameras, they are capitalizing on and propelling increased interest … Read more

It’s an Oscars tie! Two films win best live-action short film.

In a rare move, two films tied for the best live-action short film Oscar — something that’s happened only six times before. “The Singers,” directed by Sam A. Davis and produced by Jack Piatt, and “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, won the coveted Academy Award on Sunday evening. Kumail Nanjiani, … Read more

Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola on fashion, film and friendship

For 30 years Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs have been friends and collaborators. Now, the Oscar-winning filmmaker has made her first documentary about the fashion designer, “Marc By Sofia.” They talk with Anthony Mason about their friendship, and how Jacobs brought a punk sensibility to the runway. Source link