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Tom Hardy reportedly exited Paramount+'s MobLand after on-set clashes with producers and alleged delays caused by his behavior, with co-stars kept waiting on set; while a return was previously floated, Season 3 is being written without him and Season 2 is slated to stream in 2026. No official comment yet.
The Hollywood Reporter published a list of the 50 most influential people in New York media, spanning executives and on-air talent across major networks. Highlights include Fox News stars from The Five (Jesse Watters, Greg Gutfeld, Jessica Tarlov, Dana Perino) and their leaders Suzanne Scott and Jay Wallace; MS NOW figures Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough, Rebecca Kutler; CNN’s Anderson Cooper and CEO Mark Thompson; and Mediaite founder Dan Abrams, along with top anchors from CBS, NBC and ABC, illustrating how power in NYC media combines leadership roles with high-profile on-air influence.
Lewis Tan publicly pushes back against The Hollywood Reporter's negative Mortal Kombat II review, defending the film's over‑the‑top action and fan‑focused approach, with producer Todd Garner accusing critics of lacking knowledge of the game, while early fan responses online are largely positive.
As Stephen Colbert nears his May 21 farewell on The Late Show, The Hollywood Reporter collects questions from fellow late-night hosts—Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, James Corden and Jon Stewart among others—turning his exit into a friendly insider-style Q&A about his career, post-show plans, and memorable moments with guests and audiences.
Timothée Chalamet is reportedly taking a nine-month break to let audiences miss him before Dune: Part Three opens, a strategy that could ease Oscar-season pressure and allow him to pursue ensemble roles while continuing to promote the franchise.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Ben Zauzmer reports on a Casting Society of America poll in which 92 casting directors ranked their top five 2010–2025 films as likely Best Casting nominees and then used Oscar-style ranked-choice voting to pick hypothetical winners. The results map a history of casting selections—for years like 2010 Inglourious Basterds, 2011 The Social Network, 2012 The Help, 2013 Argo, 2014 12 Years a Slave, 2015 Birdman, 2016 Spotlight, 2017 Moonlight, 2018 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, 2019 Black Panther, 2020 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, 2021 Nomadland, 2022 CODA, 2023 Everything Everywhere All at Once, 2024 Oppenheimer, and 2025 Wicked—to illustrate how a Best Casting award would correlate with Best Picture status and acting nominations, while noting data limitations and other insights from the survey.
THR’s cover profile traces Conan O’Brien preparing to host the 2026 Oscars with weeks of monologue work and writer-room sessions, while reflecting on a career shaped by late-night upheaval and a thriving post-show media empire as the industry pivots away from traditional talk formats.
Bruce Campbell revealed on social media that he has cancer, describing it as treatable rather than curable. The 67-year-old actor said he will scale back appearances and fan conventions to focus on treatment this summer, with plans to promote his film Ernie & Emma this fall. He emphasized resilience, noted he isn’t seeking sympathy, and thanked fans for their support as he begins treatment.
The Hollywood Reporter hosted an uncensored comedy actor roundtable featuring Adam Brody, Ted Danson, John Mulaney, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, and Julio Torres, where they shared stories about their careers, typecasting, dream roles, and humorous anecdotes, including discussions on Disney princesses and personal philosophies on credit systems.
Nicole Kidman, Selena Gomez, and Jennifer Lawrence were among the attendees at The Hollywood Reporter's 2024 Women in Entertainment Gala. The event, presented by Lifetime and supported by various sponsors and partners, celebrated influential women in the entertainment industry.
Simon Kinberg, co-creator of Star Wars: Rebels, is set to develop a new Star Wars movie trilogy for Lucasfilm, focusing on new characters and stories outside the Skywalker Saga. While Kinberg has extensive experience with fandom-centric projects, his involvement in numerous other projects, including a new Star Trek series, raises doubts about the trilogy's fruition. This announcement follows a pattern of Lucasfilm's ambitious Star Wars projects that often remain unfulfilled.
"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he was sexually assaulted by a "famous" photographer earlier in his modeling career, leading him to quit the industry. He compared the modeling industry to human sex trafficking and expressed empathy for women facing similar situations. Ritchson also shared a recent incident where he intervened in a car robbery, showcasing his protective instincts.
Elon Musk claimed to have received Disney's inclusion standards from an "anonymous source," only to be reminded by a Hollywood Reporter journalist that they had published the documents four years ago. Musk criticized the standards as "mandatory institutionalized racism and sexism," offering to cover legal costs for employees who feel discriminated against. This follows his funding of Gina Carano's lawsuit against Disney, as well as a public spat with Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Dakota Johnson revealed on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" that her cameo on "The Office" series finale was "honestly the worst time" of her life, as she felt ignored and unwelcome on set for two weeks. Despite her love for the show, she described feeling like she was crashing someone's party and that "nobody gave a f**k" about her. The cameo was meant to set up a spinoff series that never materialized, and Johnson reflected on the experience as being in the background of scenes and feeling like she was not genuinely invited.
Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage, has released his final projections for the 96th Oscar Nominations, including potential nominees and surprises across various categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more. The predictions are based on industry insights, awards campaigns, and historical Oscar trends, with regular updates to reflect new developments.