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How Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey Trolled Its Way to Box-Office Success

 “There was a petition against us. There were death threats. People were trying to call the police on us at one point.” By Chris Lee
the industry

The New Leading Men in Our Lives

 Meet the next class of actors who will be dominating screens (and hearts) for the foreseeable future. By Jackson McHenry
grammys 2023

How Harry’s House Beat Beyoncé

 Attempting to explain a painful-to-swallow win. By Justin Curto
  1. the industry
    Recently-Fired Marvel Exec Victoria Alonso Claims She Was ‘Silenced’Disney called the statement from Alonso’s attorney “unfortunate.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  2. the industry
    The NPR Layoffs Eat Into Its FutureThe public-radio mothership made some deep cuts this week as it leans back into its broadcast roots.
    By Nicholas Quah
  3. romcom reality
    What’s Going on With Nancy Meyers’s Next Movie?After breaking up with Netflix, Paris Paramount might already be looking for a rebound.
    By Jason P. Frank
  4. explainers
    Everything We Know About the Rust Shooting and Alec Baldwin’s TrialThe special prosecutor for the case, Andrea Reeb, has resigned.
    By Justin Curto
  5. fire deal
    House of the Dragon Is Throwing in 5 More Dragons With Season TwoFire-breathing pets are so hot.
    By Jason P. Frank
  7. the industry
    De La Soul’s Music Is Here to Stay (For Now)The seminal trio’s albums have emerged from the streaming rights wilderness.
    By Craig Jenkins
  8. feel good inc
    De La Soul’s Back Catalogue (Finally) Hits Streaming ServicesIn time to bump their debut, 3 Feet High and Rising, for its anniversary.
    By Zoe Guy
  9. these guys
    Sam Levinson and the Weeknd Allegedly Turned The Idol Into a ‘Rape Fantasy’Reports from crew members say that the Euphoria creator and Canadian pop star have made “troubling” creative decisions.
    By Rebecca Alter
  10. mysterious news
    Jenna Ortega Will Dance, Dance, Dance With the WeekndIn a new film the pop star co-wrote with director Trey Edward Shults.
    By Jason P. Frank
  11. the industry
    The New Leading Men in Our LivesMeet the next class of actors who will be dominating screens (and hearts) for the foreseeable future.
    By Jackson McHenry
  12. adventures of davey zazz
    Warner Bros. and New Line to Forge More Lord of the RingsWhy not turn The Hobbit into five movies? or ten?
    By Rebecca Alter
  13. the industry
    David Fincher Says Netflix Didn’t Want to Shell Out for Mindhunter Season ThreeDavid Fincher confirmed that the third season was too expensive to get off the ground.
    By Zoe Guy
  14. crime
    Alec Baldwin Charged With ‘Directly’ Causing Rust ShootingProsecutors allege “no less than a dozen” negligent acts by Baldwin even before Halyna Hutchins was shot.
    By Justin Curto
  15. the industry
    How Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey Trolled Its Way to Box-Office Success“There was a petition against us. There were death threats. People were trying to call the police on us at one point.”
    By Chris Lee
  16. via chicago
    Can Wilco Interest You in a 100-Year-Old Organ?The band is selling some gear from their legendary studio, the Loft.
    By Justin Curto
  17. memento mickey
    Disney Defrosts Walt’s Corpse for Its 100th AnniversaryHis non-cryogenic, undead hologram has people asking a lot of questions already answered by said hologram.
    By Rebecca Alter
  18. major motion picture
    Jonathan Majors Once ‘Walked Out’ of a Marvel MeetingHe had poems to write.
    By Jason P. Frank
  19. family hate netflix
    Arrested Development Set to Leave Netflix, Cue the Charlie Brown MusicGet us a vodka rocks and a piece of toast.
    By Jason P. Frank
  20. good for them
    Everyone Had a Date With Magic MikeThe film topped the box office with an $8.2 million debut.
    By Zoe Guy
  21. behind the screams
    Jenna Ortega’s Kooky, Spooky Wednesday Schedule Had Her Crying ‘Hysterically’No wonder she didn’t have time to come back for the fourth season of You.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  22. grammys 2023
    How Harry’s House Beat BeyoncéAttempting to explain a painful-to-swallow win.
    By Justin Curto
  23. not-so-happy trails
    Kevin Costner Is Quiet Quitting Yellowstone and Taking the Show Down With HimWhen Kevin Costner closes a door, Matthew McConaughey opens a window.
    By Rebecca Alter
  24. coming soon
    Showtime Bets On Billions (and Millions and Trillions)Out with library titles. In with spinoffs of existing IP.
    By Zoe Guy
  25. possessions
    Austin Butler’s Elvis Voice, Awards-Season Sweetheart, Is Out of a JobA moment of silence for the bit.
    By Zoe Guy
  26. 1.5x speed
    What Does Spotify Want From Podcasts Now?A closer look at a head-spinning week in the audio industry.
    By Nicholas Quah
  27. grammys 2023
    Beyoncé(’s Husband) to Perform at the 2023 GrammysAlongside DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend, and Fridayy.
    By Justin Curto
  28. sundance 2023
    A Complete List of Films Sold at Sundance 2023 (and Their Price Tags)Sony Pictures Classics picked up mother-daughter drama The Persian Version.
    By Zoe Guy
  29. grammys 2023
    The Secrets of Pop’s Favorite Mastering EngineerHow to make Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Adele sound perfect.
    By Justin Curto
  30. sad blawg
    Gawker Is Gawn, AwgainBustle Digital Group has pulled the plug on nü Gawker and laid off 8 percent of staff.
    By Wolfgang Ruth
  31. doctor’s orders
    Cash Dr. Phil OutsideHis show is ending after 21 seasons, howbowdah?
    By Jason P. Frank
  32. the industry
    The Documentary World’s Identity CrisisThe boom — or glut — in streaming documentaries has sparked a reckoning among filmmakers and their subjects.
    By Reeves Wiedeman
  33. oscars 2023
    The Academy Subtweets Andrea Riseborough’s Friends in StatementAccording to the Academy, Riseborough will keep her nomination.
    By Jason P. Frank
  34. buffering
    What Netflix’s Bela Bajaria Era Means for Hollywood“She needs to keep programming things people watch versus snobby s- - - people don’t.”
    By Josef Adalian
  35. you’re on your own live nation
    Senate Piles On Live Nation, Ticketmaster at Ticketing HearingWhile, yes, peppering in some Taylor Swift references.
    By Justin Curto
  36. cancellations
    Gossip Girl DethronedThe HBO Max series will end after two seasons.
    By Jackson McHenry
  37. respect the classics
    Songwriters Hall of Fame to Party With Gloria Estefan, Sade, Snoop DoggThis year’s inductees also include new-jack-swing producer Teddy Riley and Taylor Swift co-writer Liz Rose.
    By Justin Curto
  38. the industry
    Inside the VFX Union Brewing in HollywoodVisual-effects technicians have never been more vital to movies and TV. Can studios like Marvel accept that?
    By Chris Lee
  39. rough waters
    Francis Ford Coppola Denies Megalopolis Mess“These reports never say who these sources are,” Coppola responded. “To them, I say, ha, ha, just wait and see.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  40. 1.5x speed
    This Could Be a Rough Year for the Podcast IndustryWe spoke to dozens of insiders and creators about 2023 trends, gripes, and potential pitfalls.
    By Nicholas Quah
  41. oscars 2023
    Taylor Swift’s All Too Well Oscar Hopes Are Long GoneBut she’s still in contention for her song “Carolina” from Where the Crawdads Sing.
    By Justin Curto
  42. vulture recommends
    The Town Was the Perfect Podcast for the Year Hollywood Went CrazyThe series launched in March and quickly became the watercooler of choice for the streaming wars.
    By Nicholas Quah
  43. the industry
    The 2022 Black List Has a Britney Biopic, Four Seasons Total Landscaping Drama74 of the year’s most-liked unproduced scripts.
    By Zoe Guy
  44. ticketmonster
    You May Have Another Shot at Getting Taylor Swift TicketsCheck your email (especially if you had Ticketmaster issues).
    By Justin Curto
  45. the industry
    What the Holiday 100 Reveals About Our Love of Christmas MusicIt’s Mariah’s world (obviously) — but Ariana and Kelly are settling into it.
    By Chris Molanphy
  46. sight and sound? in this economy?
    Jeanne Dielman Tops the 2022 Sight and Sound ‘Greatest Films of All Time’ ListVoters appear to have never seen nor heard of Mamma Mia!
    By Rebecca Alter
  47. love fr
    Love Actually Is So White It’s ‘Stupid’But 20 years isn’t too late for Richard Curtis to right those wrongs.
    By Zoe Guy
  48. spotify x myers-briggs
    There’s Just Too Much Spotify WrappedApple Music and YouTube Music are onboard — while Spotify has gone overboard.
    By Justin Curto
  49. doing something unholy
    Kim Petras Has ‘Nothing to Say or Be Ashamed of’ About Dr. Luke CollabsShe was previously one of his loudest defenders.
    By Justin Curto
  50. the industry
    Ticketmaster Faces Multiple Inquiries After Bungling Taylor Swift PresaleAmy Klobuchar will be holding a Senate hearing on a lack of competition in the ticketing industry.
    By Justin Curto
  51. ask an expert
    What Would Breaking Up Ticketmaster and Live Nation Actually Do?“They don’t have a Ticketmaster in Europe. They have competition, and ticket prices are lower.”
    By Justin Curto
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