Yes, 'propmaster' is the real job title for people who oversee props on movie sets, and I regret not becoming one just because of that. This has only gotten worse since stumbling across Scott Reeder, known online as Scott Prop and Roll. Scott's a propmaster with years of industry experience who's made a side hustle out of explaining and showing off certain tricks others in his profession will use to ensure a scene goes off without a hitch. My personal favorite is the secret behind onscreen raw egg yolk. But...

Renowned animation powerhouse The Hive Studio, best known for co-producing Tal Kantor’s Oscar-nominated short “Letter to a Pig,” has officially launched a new European outpost in Greece. The Hive Greece, established in partnership with Athens-based Animasyros Productions, aims to bring together Southern Mediterranean talent and enhance cross-European animation co-productions. The collaboration marks a strategic move to bolster the Greek animation industry’s international presence.

If the upcoming movies based on Lego, Matchbox, and other childhood toys weren’t enough for you, next up is… a Toys ‘R’ Us movie? Yes, really. Per Variety, the toy store chain is coming to the silver screen, courtesy of Story Kitchen, the studio behind several recent game adaptations. The apparent idea here is to make something in the vein of Night at the Museum and Big, and other recent toy-related hits like Barbie. At the moment, the film is in early development, but producers Dmitri M. Johnson & Mike...

In a major shift for Oscar voting protocol, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that members will now be required to confirm they’ve watched all nominated films in a category before being allowed to vote in that race. The initiative, aimed at strengthening the integrity and credibility of the awards process, combines digital tracking through the Academy Screening Room with member-reported viewings — building on a structure already familiar to Academy voters. Beginning with the 97th Academy Awards, ballots during the final voting phase will only...

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Cosm's "shared reality" venues are releasing a new version of 1999's "The Matrix" this June. As reported by Deadline, in partnership with Warner Bros., Cosm is releasing what appears to be essentially the same movie, but with their 87-foot LED domes making it a much more immersive experience. "The Matrix" makes for a fitting feature, since it's named after a similar experience so...

To me, Earth Day really embraces that thought. For the past 55 years, this global event has emphasized the importance of protecting the environment and building a more sustainable Earth for all living creatures. One memory, in particular, sticks out of my classmate asking, “Why are we doing this?” and the teacher answering, “because the Earth is everyone’s home, and whatever small steps we take now to protect our home will keep it secure and safe for the future, especially as the world changes.” I remember working on my first...

“Doc Albany,” a short documentary by Oscar winner and the third installment in a film series highlighting the beneficial uses of technology, will world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 8. The film will screen at Shorts Theater at Spring Studio at 2:30 p.m. The documentary delves into the medical community of Albany, Georgia. Dr. Jim Hotz is the founder of Albany Area Primary Health Care, a medical center where Dr. Sheena Favors works as an OB-GYN. Hotz had a hand in establishing the National Health Service Corps, a program...

The Screen Actors Guild Awards have officially set the date for their 32nd annual ceremony: Sunday, March 1, 2026. Notably, the event will take place during the final stretch of Academy Awards voting, further solidifying the SAG Awards as a major influence on the Oscar race. Once again, the ceremony will stream live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, continuing its partnership with the streaming giant that began in 2024. The show will honor the year’s most outstanding performances in film and television, with winners selected...

Sega's 1985 arcade hit OutRun, itself inspired by the movie The Cannonball Run, is to become a Michael Bay blockbuster. "Plot details are vague," reports Deadline's Justin Kroll. The game pioneered a new genre of driving games and spawned an electronic music subgenre aptly called "OutRun." The unique combo made it a worldwide hit. Since then, numerous installments have been released, including home console versions, and it continues to be one of Sega's flagship franchises. While the industry is having a moment with video game adaptations, Universal is no stranger...