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How Netflix Conquered Hollywood — And Then Broke It
The inside story of how the streamer muscled its way to the top by defying the industry’s conventions — and eventually paid the price.
The 100 Greatest Film Books of All Time
THR’s list of must-read tomes — determined by a jury of more than 300 Hollywood heavyweights including Steven Spielberg, David Zaslav, Liza Minnelli and Ava DuVernay — proves there’s one topic the…
Why Hollywood Is in the Throes of an IP Frenzy
During the work stoppages, an influx of well-capitalized indie producers — A24 and Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap among them — are bringing urgency to bidding wars over hot podcasts, articles and books.
The Hollywood Reporter on Art
Artists Lose First Round of Copyright Infringement Case Against AI Art Generators
While a federal judge advanced an infringement claim against Stability AI, he dismissed the rest of the lawsuit.
The Hollywood Reporter on Copyright
AI-Created Art Isn't Copyrightable, Judge Says in Ruling That Could Give Hollywood Studios Pause
A federal judge on Friday upheld a finding from the U.S. Copyright Office that a piece of art created by AI is not open to protection.
The Hollywood Reporter on Media
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch Aims to Remake a Magazine Empire Into a Hollywood Player
The exec talks candidly about the effort to mine archives for film and TV projects, weathering an advertising downturn and a commitment to high quality digital video.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Getting Doc Treatment From Vice Media, The Information (Exclusive)
The project is the first foray into documentaries for the tech business publication The Information.
The Hollywood Reporter on Podcasting
Spotify’s Daniel Ek Has a Plan to Harness Hollywood for Podcasts and Create "the World’s No. 1…
Having helped transform the music industry, Ek and content chief Dawn Ostroff set their sights (and your ears) on spending hundreds of millions on exclusive podcasts and recruiting Jordan Peele, Mark…
The Hollywood Reporter on TV
Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 50 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century (So Far)
Over the course of a few months, several Zoom meetings, lots of emails and countless Excel spreadsheets, three THR TV critics joined forces to hash out, and rank, what they consider the greatest shows…
Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 50 Best Films of the 21st Century (So Far)
Over the course of a few months, several Zoom meetings, and countless emails, six THR film critics came together to hash out, and rank, what they consider the greatest films since 2000.
The Hollywood Reporter on Twitter
Trent Reznor on Desire to Bail on Twitter After Elon Musk Takeover: "We Don't Need the Arrogance…
The Oscar winning composer of 'The Social Network' shares his feelings about the state of Twitter and why he's ready to deactivate: "For my mental health, I need to tune out."
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How I Became the Fake Tom Cruise
Miles Fisher had it all: talent, charm and the face of a movie star. Problem was, it was a very specific movie star. After years of resenting the resemblance, Fisher embraced it through viral TikTok…
«I began making a series of videos according to a few simple rules. No cheap shots at Tom — nothing personal about him, his family or his religion. Not only is that none of my business, but I knew it would be a creative trap. Rather, every sketch was rooted in the simple joy of everyday experiences.»
Netflix's Big Wake-Up Call: The Power Clash Behind the Crash
As rivals toggle between schadenfreude and fear, top creators and insiders are increasingly becoming vocal about what’s gone wrong with the streaming giant’s culture.
Inside the Final Days of 'The Wendy Williams Show'
For 12 years she was one of daytime’s most bold and beloved personalities. Then she was gone, replaced by a string of guest hosts amid tabloid rumors. Now a behind-the-scenes look at what really went…
Steve Martin on His Late Career Surge and Contemplating Retirement: "This Is, Weirdly, It"
After more than 60 years in the business, the comedy legend was ready to wind it down. Then came 'Only Murders in the Building' and his three Emmy nominations. And a new stage show. And a new book.…
Sydney Sweeney on Fame, Hollywood Fakery and the Pressure of Paying the Bills
Even with Emmy nods for prestige hits 'The White Lotus' and 'Euphoria' (which nearly didn’t cast her), the actress says she feels an intense need to keep her momentum going: "I don’t sleep."
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