North American Box Office Hits Record $11.4 Billion
The North American box office closed out the year with $11.4 billion in ticket sales. That marks a new record for the industry, bypassing the previous high-water mark of $11.1 billion that was established in 2015. (VAR)
The Han Solo Movie May Be Happening Later Than We Thought
Despite the fact that initial reports had indicated that the Han Solo spin-off movie would hit theaters on May 25, 2018, new rumors suggest the distinct possibility that the film could actually hit theaters in winter. (CB)
‘La La Land’ Wins Best Film At Capri Hollywood Fest
Lionsgate’s La La Land has won the Best Movie of the Year award at the Capri, Hollywood International Film Festival in Italy. The musical drama directed by Damien Chazelle took six total awards during the fest. (DH)
Bryan Cranston To Appear In James Franco’s ‘The Masterpiece’
Franco revealed that Bryan Cranston is set to appear in The Masterpiece, playing himself. The Masterpiece is a comedic look behind-the-scenes of Tommy Wiseau’s disastrous 2003 drama, The Room. (SR)
Golden Globes 2017: The Complete Party Guide
A roundup of the biggest events scheduled for this week to toast the 2017 Golden Globe Awards, held Jan. 8 at the Beverly Hilton. (THR)
Hollywood’s Winners and Losers 2016: Why Movie Stars Flailed Next To Strong Women, African Americans, And Animated Heroes
Hollywood took steps forward and back in 2016, but this was a better year to be a singing hedgehog than to be Brad Pitt. (IW)
Jeremy Irons Has A Dark Horse For Your Oscar Pool
A freewheeling conversation with a refreshingly honest industry vet, who wishes more people were talking about The Man Who Knew Infinity. (VF)
58 Movies We’re Excited About In 2017
2017 brings new films from directors like Paul Thomas Anderson, Bong Joon-ho, and Sofia Coppola; a host of exciting indies from Greta Gerwig, Alex Ross Perry, and Yorgos Lanthimos; and new installments in the Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick, and Fast & the Furious franchises. (VUL)