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High School Musical will forever be a part of our childhood – a snapshot of simpler times when breaking into song in the middle of the hallway felt like the most natural thing in the world. From Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens’ chemistry to Sharpay’s sass, there is nothing about the franchise that is anything less than iconic. Admit it, we all wanted to be Gabriella!

Basketball had a pretty important role in High School Musical, and it’s insane how much the actors had to practice to nail the dance sequences. In an interview, Zac Efron revisits his time as Troy Bolton and reveals that no CGI was used in the movies. It was all him and his team.

Zac Efron did it all in High School Musical Zac Efron in High School Musical (2006) | Credits: Disney Channel

As the captain of the East High Wildcats, basketball wasn’t just a sport for Troy Bolton.

This essay is excerpted from Hollywood High: a Totally Epic, Way Opinionated History of Teen Movies, by Bruce Handy, out May 20 from Avid Reader Press.

Leap Day, 1940. The city: Los Angeles. The place: the Ambassador Hotel’s Cocoanut Grove nightclub, where Hollywood’s biggest names were gathered for the 12th annual Academy Awards ceremony. Among the stars smiling for the cameras: Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Spencer Tracy, Jimmy Stewart, Greer Garson, Hedy Lamar, and emcee Bob Hope.

Professional jealousy was not the evening’s theme, not officially. So surely no one resented the fact that by one important measure — the measure — the answer to the question: Who is the biggest star in the room? was . . . .

None of the above.

Just a month earlier, the nation’s theater owners had conducted their annual poll and named not Gable, not Davis, not Stewart, but the young,...

The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot pilot at Hulu has found its new slayer — Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Armstrong has been cast in a lead role in the pilot opposite returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar. The pilot was originally announced at Hulu back in February. Exact plot details are under wraps, but sources previously said the pilot will focus on a new slayer with Gellar appearing in a recurring role as Buffy.

“From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,” Gellar said. “To have that kind of emotional intelligence , and talent, at such a young age is truly gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.”

Gellar also shared a video on Instagram in which she tells Armstrong she got the role, which can be seen below.

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write,...

Apple TV+ has revealed its Emmy acting submissions for its breakout comedy series The Studio, including its lengthy list of guest actors.

As expected, the show’s only lead acting submission is star Seth Rogen, who plays the newly hired head of the fictional Continental Studios in the Hollywood satire.

The show’s other main cast members will run in the supporting categories: Ike Barinholtz and Dewayne Perkins in Best Comedy Supporting Actor, and Kathryn Hahn, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Catherine O’Hara, and Chase Sui Wonders in Best Comedy Supporting Actress.

Cocreated by Rogen and Evan Goldberg, as well as Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory (Veep) and Frida Perez, The Studio’s first season tracks Matt’s ups and downs on the job, including having to tell Martin Scorsese (as himself) that his planned movie about Jonestown was being scrapped. Significant Hollywood filmmakers play themselves in the series, including Scorsese, Sarah Polley,...

Nicholas Sparks writes the kind of books you're likely to find on your mom's nightstand. His romances have captivated (mostly women) readers around the world for nearly 30 years, with over 130 million copies sold according to his website. Many of his novels follow the same formula, but clearly, he's found a winning one: stories of star-crossed lovers, often set in picturesque coastal American small towns, where a profound and enduring bond is tested by a tragic twist. Few authors can claim that all of their books have reached #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Nicholas Sparks' stories didn't make the leap to the silver screen until 1999 with the adaptation of his second novel, "Message in a Bottle." Star Kevin Costner fits perfectly into Sparks' universe, portraying the all-American, rugged man — stoic and guarded, yet warm. We've seen Kevin Costner play similar roles in some of his best movies, including...

With its iconic red bathing suit and beloved cast, Baywatch will certainly go down in history as one of the most popular TV shows of all time!

Running from 1989 through 2001, the series centered on a group of lifeguards and the drama that came with their profession. Even if you’ve never seen the show, you’re certainly familiar with the unforgettable red swimsuits that the stars wore while saving the day.

The series is still beloved. So much so that a spinoff movie (starring Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson) premiered in 2017. Then last year, it was announced that a reboot of Baywatch was in development!

All these years later, Baywatch has a hold on us, and members of its cast are still active in Hollywood. But which stars are worth the most? We did some digging and ranked the cast based on their estimated net worth.

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Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s The Studio is one of the most beloved shows on Apple TV+ at this moment because not only does it star the industry’s finest talent, but also because it gives the audience a sneak peek into the world of chaos behind the camera. The fictional Continental Studios, led by Rogen’s Matt Remick, is returning for Season 2.

The Studio’s season one is just a couple of weeks away from its finale episode, but Apple TV has confirmed that they might not be over with showcasing the viewers some behind-the-scenes fun of movie making. But viewers have one question: How will Seth Rogen overcome one challenge for the upcoming season?

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are thrilled to return for The Studio Season 2

Apple TV+’s satirical cringe-comedy series The Studio, led by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, has managed to keep the...

Seth Rogen’s beleaguered Hollywood exec will return as AppleTV+ renews The Studio. More on season 2 below.

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg set out to parody modern Hollywood while also bathing in pure movie magic with The Studio, AppleTV+’s ambitious comedy series that premiered in March. The comedy has been well received: Simon Brew was enthusiastic about the series in his review.

AppleTV+ has now renewed Rogen and Goldberg’s show for season 2, as reported by Variety. The news comes just as the first run’s final episode becomes available on the streaming platform.

If you’re unfamiliar with the series, it follows Rogen’s Matt Remick, who becomes the head of Continental Studios and tries to balance his love for art with commercial movie making. The Studio also uses one-shot takes for most of its scenes and includes a lot of Rogen and Goldberg’s signature humour. It’s a hoot.

Apple TV+ is keeping The Studio open for a second season. The renewal announcement came just ahead of season one’s eighth episode debuting on May 7, 2025 and featuring guest star Zoë Kravitz.

“We’re thrilled to be making a second season of The Studio. We’re looking forward to taking the lived experience of making season one and immediately putting it into season two, then repeating that loop for ten more seasons,” stated co-creators, writers, directors, and executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. “And we’re excited to keep all our industry friends and colleagues guessing as to when one of their personal stories will stream on Apple TV+.”

Rogen also stars in the comedy along with Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders. Season one’s guest stars include Ron Howard, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Anthony Mackie, Olivia Wilde, Bryan Cranston, Josh Hutcherson, Rebecca Hall,...

The Studio has received a season 2 renewal. Premiered this past March, the Apple TV+ satire series stars Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, a self-described cinephile who is appointed president of a fictional film studio and struggles with the conflict between art and commerce. The Studio's cast also includes Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn in main roles, alongside a slew of guest stars playing themselves, such as Bryan Cranston, Martin Scorsese, Anthony Mackie, Ron Howard, Olivia Wilde, Zac Efron, and many more.

Now, a few weeks before the season 1 finale on May 21, Apple TV+ has officially announced that The Studio has been renewed for a second season. The announcement was made accompanied by a clip from episode 5, "The War," in which Continental executives Matt, Sal Saperstein (Barinholtz), and Quinn Hackett (Wonders) discuss their "formula" for success. Watch the clip below:

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The future of The Studio on Apple TV+ has been revealed. It's now been revealed that the series will be continuing for a second season.

On Tuesday, it was announced by Apple TV+ that The Studio has officially been renewed for Season 2. The news comes about two weeks ahead of the show's freshman season finale, which is scheduled to drop on May 21. It also comes ahead of the premiere of the show's eighth episode on Wednesday, which will see Zoe Kravitz appearing with Seth Rogen's Matt Remick trying to talk her into thanking him during her award acceptance speech. A celebration video was shared by the streamer to verify that Season 2 is officially on the way, and that can be viewed below.

“We're thrilled to be making a second season of The Studio," series creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg said in a statement. "We're looking forward to taking...

The Studio, Seth Rogen's critically-acclaimed Hollywood satire that has taken the streaming world by storm, is getting another season, Apple has confirmed. The comedy has been hailed as one of the best new shows in recent memory, garnering a near-perfect score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Featuring Rogen alongside a star-studded main cast and a bevy of guest appearances, The Studio feels like it was orchestrated specially for those obsessed with the inner workings of the fast-moving film industry.

Ahead of the show's final episodes, Apple has decided to renew The Studio for Season 2, which is produced by Lionsgate Television. The show follows Rogen as Matt Remick, the president of Continental Studios, and a team of executives that scramble to revitalize the company and etch their legacy in the modern era of filmmaking. Check out Evan Goldberg and Rogen's official statement on the exciting news below, which jokingly hints...

The (fictional) movie business is alive and well at Apple TV+.

The streamer has renewed its comedy The Studio for a second season. The series stars Seth Rogen (who also co-created it) as Matt Remick, a movie executive who is elevated to president of the fictional Continental Studios and quickly realizes he might be in over his head.

The renewal for The Studio, produced by Lionsgate Television, comes two weeks ahead of the show’s season finale, which is set for May 21.

“We’re thrilled to be making a second season of The Studio,” Rogen and his Point Grey Pictures partner Evan Goldberg said in a statement. “We’re looking forward to taking the lived experience of making season one and immediately putting it into season two, then repeating that loop for ten more seasons. And, we’re excited to keep all our industry friends and colleagues guessing as to...

Apple is calling “Action!” on more episodes of The Studio: Seth Rogen’s satirical workplace comedy is officially renewed for Season 2, the streamer announced Tuesday.

“We’re thrilled to be making a second season of The Studio,” creators and executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg said in a statement. “We’re looking forward to taking the lived experience of making Season 1 and immediately putting it into Season 2, then repeating that loop for ten more seasons. And we’re excited to keep all our industry friends and colleagues guessing as to when one of their personal stories will stream...

Who’s ready for a sequel to the “Kool-Aid” movie? “The Studio,” Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s hit satire that has captured Hollywood’s attention for its scarily on-the-nose depiction of the film industry, has been renewed for a second season by Apple TV+, the streamer announced Tuesday.

The renewal for Season 2 of “The Studio” arrives just before the airing of Episode 8 this Wednesday evening on Apple TV+, and the first season has two more episodes after that. This week will see Rogen’s studio head Matt Remick try to get Zoë Kravitz to thank him in her Golden Globes awards acceptance speech.

“We’re thrilled to be making a second season of ‘The Studio.’ We’re looking forward to taking the lived experience of making Season 1 and immediately putting it into Season 2, then repeating that loop for ten more seasons,” said creators and executive producers Rogen and Goldberg.

Matt Remick might be searching for another tentpole movie after Apple renewed Hollywood insider comedy The Studio for a second season.

The streamer revealed that it is bringing back the series, which was co-created by and stars Seth Rogen, for another run. This comes ahead of its season finale on May 21.

Rogen and his co-creator joked that Evan Goldberg that they were looking forward to “taking the lived experience of making season one and immediately putting it into season two, then repeating that loop for ten more seasons”.

The Studio, which launched on March 26, centers around Remick, played by Rogen, the newly installed boss of Continental Studios, who must deal with their own insecurities and the way that Hollywood works in order to make big tentpole movies and prestige dramas, while keeping their Bob Evans-style boss Griffin Mill, played by Bryan Cranston, and the filmmaking community happy.

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Exclusive: Alongside A24, Jimmy Tatro and Dan Lagana have sold HBO on Lifties, an ensemble comedy series set in the snow.

Further plot details are under wraps. Tatro will star in the series, which he’s co-writing and exec producing alongside Lagana, with A24 as co-studio. The project reunites Lagana and Tatro following their work on American Vandal, an Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning mockumentary for Netflix, which ran for two seasons.

Lifties comes to HBO as the premium cabler looks to sort its next chapter in comedy, following the conclusion of such lauded series as Barry, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Righteous Gemstones. Currently airing the second season of Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal, HBO has put a lot of focus on comedy of late, with orders for The Chair Company from Tim Robinson, an untitled codependent friend group comedy from Rachel Sennott, and another untitled series pairing Steve Carell...

Heidi Gardner and Bobby Ray have joined the cast of Will Ferrell and Zac Efron’s new movie.The ‘Saturday Night Live’ star and the pro golfer will join an ensemble cast including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jimmy Tatro, Michael Peña and Fortune Feimster in the comedy feature ‘Judgment Day’ from director Nicholas Stoller, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Bill Camp, Billy Eichner, Tyler Lofton, Rachel Hilson, Rory Scovel, Bobby Cannavale and Regina Hall will also co-star.The new comedy from Amazon MGM Studios tells the story of a young convict (Efron) fresh out of prison as he takes a reality TV courtroom hostage because he blames the megalomaniac judge (Ferrell) for a past ruling that he believes has ruined his life.No details of Gardner’s or Ray’s roles have been released.The movie will reunite Ferrell with Stoller, after they previously worked together on 'You’re Cordially Invited' with Reese Witherspoon.

Amazon MGM Studios is continuing to lock up its cast for the forthcoming comedy feature Judgment Day from director Nicholas Stoller.

Heidi Gardner and golfer Bobby Ray have joined the cast for the movie that is set to star Will Ferrell and Zac Efron. Other previously announced castmembers include Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jimmy Tatro, Michael Peña, Fortune Feimster, Bill Camp, Billy Eichner, Tyler Lofton, Rachel Hilson, Rory Scovel, Bobby Cannavale and Regina Hall.

Judgment Day focuses on a young convict (Efron) who gets out of prison and takes an unscripted TV courtroom hostage, as he blames the egomaniacal judge (Ferrell) for the ruling that destroyed his life. Details regarding Gardner and Ray’s roles have not yet been shared for the movie that had previously been untitled. A release date has not been announced.

Stoller reunites with Amazon MGM after directing Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon for the studio’s You’re Cordially Invited,...

Lily James is diving headfirst into Photo Booth, a psychological thriller that could be her Gone Girl moment or her final bow as a leading lady. In a role that echoes the cold brilliance of Rosamund Pike’s iconic turn as Amy Dunne, James trades her usual charm for something darker, sharper, and way more dangerous.

This is a career gamble that could either crown her as a queen of psychological cinema or pull the curtains on her headlining era. One thing’s certain: if she channels even half of Amy Dunne’s icy chaos, Photo Booth could be a game-changer.

Lily James takes a risky leap with Photo Booth Lily James and Ansel Elgort in a still from Baby Driver | Credits: TriStar Pictures

Lily James is rolling the dice with Photo Booth, and the stakes are sky-high. It’s either her Gone Girl moment or the role that shuts...

Seth Rogen in “The Studio,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Photo Credit: Apple TV+ The characters that Seth Rogen and his co-stars play on The Studio might be fictional, but the Hollywood they inhabit is very real. Since the series is a show-biz satire, it’s not only littered with references to real people and real places, it features cameos from several Hollywood stars as themselves, including Charlize Theron, Ron Howard, Zac Efron, Olivia Wilde, Steve Buscemi, and many more. Rogen, who’s also a co-creator and producer on the show, explained to us why the production team insisted on including real-life stars on the show. (Click on the media bar below to hear Seth Rogen.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Seth_Rogen_The_Studio_-1.mp3 The Studio is currently streaming on Apple TV+.

The post Seth Rogen Needed To Keep It (Somewhat) Real On ‘The Studio’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.

Exclusive: Actor, producer, and media personality Liza Koshy has signed with Anonymous Content for representation.

Koshy recently wrapped production on the Amazon MGM Studios film The Man With The Bag, starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. Up next, she can be seen in the Paramount Pictures feature Naked Gun, starring opposite Liam Neeson. On the TV front, she will star in Hulu’s Summer of 69, directed by Jillian Bell and starring Chloe Fineman, Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, and Paula Pell, set to premiere on May 9.

She most recently starred in the Netflix film A Family Affair, opposite Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Kathy Bates, and Zac Efron, and directed by Richard Lagravenese.

Koshy began her career creating comedy sketches on digital platforms Vine and YouTube, racking up tens of millions of subscribers and billions of views. She starred in her own YouTube Original series, Liza on Demand, which she directed, wrote, and...

Jacki Weaver has joined the cast of horror movie 'Pendulum'. The 77-year-old actress - who has featured in the likes of 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Animal Kingdom' - is expected to line up alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Phoebe Dynevor and Norman Reedus in the motion picture. According to Deadline, Weaver will portray mystical healer Ella-Rose in the scary movie, which is written and directed by Black Swan's Mark Heyman. The forthcoming film will see 'Bridgerton' actress Dynevor and 'Inception' star Gordon-Levitt play young couple Abigail and Patrick, who head to a retreat in New Mexico following a traumatic event.However, things take a turn for the worst when Abigail falls under the spell of the new-age retreat's leader Ella-Rose.The Darren Aronofsky-produced horror film has started filming in New Mexico. One of Weaver's latest movies saw her appear in...

It’s The Rock as you’ve never seen him before: Looking like someone else. In the first trailer for A24’s The Smashing Machine, written and directed by Benny Safdie, Dwayne Johnson takes on the role of Mma fighter Mark Kerr, a notable shift into serious drama for the action star/professional wrestler.

The first trailer introduces both Johnson as Kerr as well as Emily Blunt as Kerr’s partner Dawn — a reunion for the two actors after working together on Disney’s The Jungle Cruise (a very different movie from this one). The ups and downs of life as a professional fighter get the spotlight in these scenes, with the ups and downs of Kerr’s career promising both falls from grace as well as comebacks.

Whether The Smashing Machine will connect with awards voters this fall remains to be seen. Still, for those curious to see what...

What Is The Story Behind Chris Hemsworth’s Transformation For Avengers: Endgame? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In Avengers: Endgame, Chris Hemsworth’s transformation into Fat Thor was jaw-dropping, but it wasn’t just for laughs; there was a method to the madness. After losing everything in Infinity War and spiraling into a deep depression, Thor let himself go. Gone was the chiseled, hammer-wielding god, replaced by a scruffy, beer-bellied version of the hero who couldn’t be bothered to save the world (or even his hair).

The God of Thunder traded his armor for sweatpants, and instead of fighting villains, he was battling his own demons. However, Marvel didn’t just throw a belly on Hemsworth for comic relief. The Fat Thor transformation perfectly reflected his emotional wreckage, showing how deeply the character had changed. But don’t worry, Thor’s body makeover was only temporary. By Thor: Love and Thunder,...

What Did Zac Efron Reveal About His Personal Challenges Post Disney Fame? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Zac Efron’s rise to fame was as lightning-fast as his moves in High School Musical, where he charmed fans as Troy Bolton, the basketball star with a heart of gold. The Disney Channel classic made him a teen sensation, turning his character into a pop-culture icon. But despite the success, Zac’s transition from squeaky-clean Disney darling to a more mature actor was far from smooth.

After navigating the pressures of fame and dealing with personal struggles, Efron started to break away from his Disney roots. He didn’t want to be typecast as the boy-next-door anymore. So, after High School Musical 3, Zac made a bold move, refusing to work with Disney again. It was his way of embracing new challenges and evolving beyond the high school halls, despite the growing pains that came with it.

Robert Pattinson & Blake Lively ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Stardom often comes with its perks, lavish red carpets, endless paparazzi, and millions of fans. But sometimes, the very roles that catapult an actor into the limelight are a double-edged sword. The fame that once seemed so sweet can quickly turn sour, leaving actors trapped in characters they’d rather forget. While the world loves to shout “iconic!” these stars have been known to mutter something closer to “ugh, not again.”

From being forever linked to a single, typecast role to being bombarded with fan expectations, these actors have all experienced the dark side of fame. So, let’s dive into the top 8 stars who, despite their legendary status, absolutely hated the roles that made them famous, because sometimes, the price of fame isn’t just fame itself.

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The cause of death for actress Michelle Trachtenberg has officially been revealed.

Best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, Trachtenberg was found dead in her midtown Manhattan apartment on February 27 at the age of 39.

The coroner’s office had originally informed the public that the cause of Trachtenberg’s death would not be determined, as her family had requested that no autopsies be conducted, due to religious practices. However, a review of laboratory test results found that the actress died due to complications from diabetes mellitus, according to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s statement to Deadline. The spokesperson explained, “Toxicology testing can be done without autopsy.”

In January 2024, Trachtenberg shot back at critics who made harsh comments about her appearance when she posted a selfie to Instagram, saying, “Fun fact. This is my face…Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have to hate?...

Seth Rogen’s Apple TV+ show The Studio is one of the most talked-about shows, especially because it takes the audience into the world of movie-making, but behind the camera. The show, while being a satire about the authorities of the studios, also serves as a tribute to artists and creatives who are constantly striving to thrive in the industry.

The Studio is a perfect blend of humor, drama, storytelling, and performances by the actors, which has managed to impress the audience and critics. An exciting part of the show is the A-list cameos in every episode that keep the momentum of the show going. Apple TV+ recently shared a series of posters that have once again got fans talking about Rogen’s show.

Apple TV+ proudly displays Seth Rogen’s movie ideas from The Studio on social media

Actor-comedian and writer Seth Rogen’s The Studio has a stunning star cast of Catherine O’Hara,...

When a satire of the movie industry takes a big swing, it can succeed only if it connects in a piercingly funny and bold way. It has to offer us an eye-opening new take on how Hollywood works. And that’s the bar “The Studio” has set for itself. I think Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Apple TV+ series about the inner workings of a contemporary movie studio triumphantly clears that bar. “The Studio” isn’t just addictively entertaining — it’s wickedly perceptive. It has a bead on the film business today like nothing you’ve seen. Yet the series, which just aired its sixth episode (there are four more to go), has come in for some dismissals. That’s partly because of its in-your-face style, which some find obnoxious.

Yet it’s also because there are viewers who look at the show and see something broad and derivative rather than new and insightful.

John Cena recently exceeded expectations by claiming the WWE World Championship title for a record 17th time. Cena used trickery and mind games to get the better of Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. This resulted in mixed reactions from the entire combat sports community. But that’s not what we are here to talk about.

John Cena recently revealed his guilty pleasure movie, and it is wilder than you can imagine. In an interview with Unilad, which also featured Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, and Jermaine Fowler, Cena named ‘Behind the Green Door’ as his favourite guilty pleasure movie.

Everyone at the interview was confused since no one knew anything about the movie or what it was about—until someone on the set decided to look it up on Google.

John Cena Reveals a Vintage Hardcore P*rn is His Guilty Pleasure John Cena during a WWE event | Credits- WWE

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Actor-comedian-filmmaker Seth Rogen is regarded as one of the most talented artists in the industry, who, with his work over the years, has managed to garner a loyal fan base. Not only does he star, but Rogen co-created The Studio with his frequent collaborator Evan Goldberg, along with Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez. The soft satire on Hollywood is loosely based on the experience Rogen and Goldberg had while working with Sony Pictures.

The Studio surprises the audience by giving them a peek into the life behind the camera, along with some of the jaw-dropping cameos. Critics noted that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have built the comedic tension brick by brick for every episode of The Studio, and viewers are just delighted to watch it through. The co-creator recently shared who, according to him, is the funniest living human, and now we cannot help but wonder if...

Exclusive: Bobby Cannavale (Unstoppable) and comedian Fortune Feimster (Fubar) are the newest additions to the cast of Amazon MGM’s untitled new comedy starring Will Ferrell.

Character details are under wraps. We were first to report on the project, hailing from writer-director Nicholas Stoller, who’s reunited with Ferrell following their work on the Amazon MGM wedding comedy You’re Cordially Invited.

In the new film, Zac Efron co-stars as a young convict fresh out of prison who takes a reality TV courtroom hostage, blaming the megalomaniac TV judge (Ferrell) for a past ruling that he feels ruined his life. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Michael Peña, Jimmy Tatro, Billy Eichner, and Regina Hall will also feature in the ensemble, as previously announced.

Producers on the project include Stoller for his Stoller Global Solutions, as well as Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alex Brown for Gloria Sanchez Productions.

Feimster recently debuted the special Crushing It on Netflix,...

The daughter of one of the Von Erich brothers doesn’t believe her father was portrayed accurately in the A24 movie The Iron Claw.

Lacey Von Erich, daughter of Kerry Von Erich, is speaking out against the Sean Durkin-helmed project which centered around the influential wrestling family. On Monday’s episode of Investigation Discovery’s new docuseries Hollywood Demons, she says the depiction of her father in the movie was “so inaccurate it was heart-wrenching.”

“My sister and I were not in the movie as my dad’s children, and he didn’t have a wife or anything,” Lacey says in the episode. “And that was a really big part of my dad. So how he was portrayed in the movie is so inaccurate that it was heart-wrenching.”

Lacey explained that she, her sister Hollie and her mother Catherine Murray were omitted from The Iron Claw‘s story. The film did,...

Ben Affleck is basically Hollywood’s walking plot twist. One day, he’s directing an Oscar-winning drama, the next, he’s going viral for balancing a tray of Dunkin’ iced coffees like it’s a high-stakes mission. He’s not just Batman, he’s the moody meme, the screenwriter-turned-superstar, and the guy who somehow juggles prestige films and tabloid chaos like it’s a full-time sport.

There’s something oddly comforting about how unpredictable he is. He’ll give a killer performance one week and look completely done with life in the next paparazzi shot. But behind all that Affleck-ness are some seriously strange, unexpected, and low-key fascinating facts.

From bizarre childhood moments to low-key genius-level achievements and strange side gigs, there’s more to Ben than brooding and Batmobiles. You’ve seen him on screen, in memes, and probably in your social feed more than once. Now, it’s...

The Iron Claw, directed by Sean Durkin and starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Lily James, is a devastating exploration of masculinity and strength through the lens of the famous Von Erich wrestling family. When it was released in 2023, the film opened to great acclaim from fans and critics. However, Lacey Von Erich, the daughter of Kerry Von Erich (Jeremy Allen White in The Iron Claw), recently criticized the film for its dishonest portrayal of her father and the Von Erich clan.

Lacey Von Erich appears in an upcoming episode of Investigation Discovery's Hollywood Demons, which airs on April 21. If you have watched The Iron Claw and don't remember Kerry having children, it's because the movie omitted his wife and kids to hone in on his internal demons. "My sister and I were not in the movie as my dad’s children, and he didn’t have a wife or anything,...

Lacey Von Erich, daughter of late professional wrestler Kerry Von Erich, has criticized The Iron Claw for its portrayal of her father in the A24 biographical film. Speaking in a preview for an upcoming episode of Hollywood Demons on Investigation Discovery, she said the film left out significant aspects of his personal life.

“My sister and I were not in the movie as my dad’s children and he didn’t have a wife or anything,” she said. “And that was a really big part of my dad. So how he was portrayed in the movie is so inaccurate that it was heart-wrenching.”

Kerry Von Erich, played by Jeremy Allen White, is depicted in the film during a period that includes his motorcycle crash, the resulting foot amputation, his use of painkillers, and his death by suicide in 1993. The film does not mention his wife, Catherine Murray, or their daughters,...

The Von Erich family is speaking up to say A24 got it wrong.

In a forthcoming episode of Investigation Discovery’s docuseries “Hollywood Demons,” which airs Monday, Lacey Von Erich, the daughter of Kerry Von Erich (played by Jeremy Allen White), said A24 left out some crucial details with its portrayal of her professional wrestler father.

“My sister and I were not in the movie as my dad’s children and he didn’t have a wife or anything,” Lacy Von Erich said in a preview for “Hollywood Demons” (via The Independent). “And that was a really big part of my dad. So how he was portrayed in the movie is so inaccurate that it was heart-wrenching.”

“The Iron Claw” depicts Kerry Von Erich’s motorcycle incident, which led to his foot amputation, his addiction to painkillers and ultimately his suicide. However, the film omits his wife, Catherine Murray, and his two daughters.

Nearly two years after A24 immortalized the wrestling family’s tragic story on the big screen in The Iron Claw, the Von Erichs are speaking up.

In an upcoming episode of Investigation Discovery‘s Hollywood Demons, airing Monday at 9pm, Lacey Von Erich criticized the Sean Durkin-helmed 2023 film for its “inaccurate” and “heart-wrenching” depiction of her father Kerry Von Erich (portrayed by Jeremy Allen White).

“My sister and I were not in the movie as my dad’s children and he didn’t have a wife or anything,” said Lacey, who is also a wrestler, in a preview. “And that was a really big part of my dad. So how he was portrayed in the movie is so inaccurate that it was heart-wrenching.”

Although The Iron Claw addressed Kerry’s motorcycle crash that led to his foot being amputated, his abuse of painkillers and his death by suicide in...

Movies are like comfort food for the soul. Whether you’re looking to laugh, cry, or just escape the chaos of daily life, there’s always something playing that fits the mood. But let’s be honest, movie lovers can be very picky too. One second, we’re praising a film’s aesthetic, and the next, we’re tearing it apart because the villain’s logic didn’t make sense or the protagonist made a decision no sane person would ever make. Filmmakers try their best, but even the best of the best slip up sometimes.

It’s kind of wild how even the most loved movies—yes, the blockbusters and cult classics—have plot holes that are just sitting out there, waving at us. Unless you’re watching with a super sharp eye (or you’re on your fifth rewatch), you probably never noticed them or thought about them hard enough.

Dylan Efron is taking a look back at a heroic moment.

While appearing on the new episode of Brooke & Connor Make a Podcast released on Thursday (April 17), the 33-year-old influencer and Traitors winner recalled saving a few women from drowning during his first time visiting South Beach in Miami.

Keep reading to find out more…“It was really random,” Dylan said with a laugh, noting that he was with his friend Brennon and Traitors co-star Sam Asghari.

“I just walk up the shore for the first time ever, and I’m looking out, and there’s people screaming in the water,” Dylan recalled, adding that he didn’t believe that it could be a shark because “the currents were ripping.”

“I just saw five girls, like, their hands were up, screaming. There’s people on the shore with their hands up,” Dylan continued. “So I just looked around, and there’s no lifeguards around.

The cat’s out of the bag! Zoë Kravitz could get back behind the camera for his first directorial project since last year’s Blink Twice with a new film titled How to Save a Marriage. The mysterious project is setting up at Sony Pictures, with Ross Evans penning the screenplay and Kravitz’s The Batman co-star, Robert Pattinson, producing alongside Brighton McCloskey through their Icki Eneo Arlo studio. Geoff Shaevitz and Evan Silverberg will produce through Entertainment 360.

The plot remains a mystery, but Deadline says Sony jumped at the chance to snatch up Kravitz’s next film. While we don’t know much about the project, sources say it has Blink Twice vibes, making Kravitz the perfect choice to direct. I highly recommend seeing Blink Twice if you’ve not seen it. It’s a twisted tale about a mysterious island getaway where guests experience more than they signed on for.

We have a cause of death for former Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg.

Following a review of laboratory test results, it was determined that Trachtenberg died naturally as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner told Deadline in a statement.

Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her midtown Manhattan apartment February 26. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. No foul was suspected. She was 39.

The coroner’s office initially said her cause of death would remain undetermined because the family had requested that no autopsy be conducted because of religious reasons. The medical examiner’s office would automatically do an autopsy if foul play or criminality was suspected, but there was none, so the office did not overrule the family’s decision. Following the lab test results, the medical examiner’s office amended the cause of death.

Zac Efron and Priyanka Chopra are joining forces for a new project!

The 42-year-old actress has signed on for an upcoming comedy produced by Amazon MGM Studios, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed on Monday (April 14). Meanwhile, Zac‘s casting was announced in February.

Also starring in the film are Will Ferrell, Michael Peña, Regina Hall, Jimmy Tatro, and Billy Eichner. It will be written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, who is also the force behind films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek.

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Originally titled Judgement Day, the plot follows a story of a young man recently released from prison who takes a TV courtroom judge hostage. Zac will play the convict in the movie, while Will will play the judge. However, the nature of the roles for the other stars is not yet known.

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Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez created Apple TV+’s satirical comedy series The Studio. The show follows a newly appointed head of the film production company trying his best to save the floundering company.

One of the biggest challenges he faces is juggling corporate demands with creative ambitions as they try to keep movies relevant.

Seth Rogen in The Studio | Credits: Apple TV+

The Studio holds an incredible score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the show. Critics have noted that the satirical comedy is one of the smartest shows that premiered in 2025 till now and appreciated Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s partnership for creating a clever show that goes on to say something about the changing landscape of making movies.

The Studio has some of the most striking guest appearances, and one such appearance happens in episode 4.

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The forthcoming untitled comedy feature from director Nicholas Stoller is continuing to expand its cast alongside leads Will Ferrell and Zac Efron.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Michael Peña have joined the Amazon MGM Studios movie that includes previously announced castmembers Regina Hall, Jimmy Tatro and Billy Eichner. Helming the film from his own script, Stoller reunites with the studio behind his recent feature You’re Cordially Invited that starred Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon.

Previously known as Judgment Day, Stoller’s new movie focuses on a young convict (Efron) who gets out of prison and takes an unscripted TV courtroom hostage, as he is convinced that the judge (Ferrell) delivered a ruling that destroyed his life. Details regarding the roles for Chopra Jonas and Peña are being kept under wraps.

Producers include Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Alex Brown for Gloria Sanchez Productions and Stoller for Stoller Global Solutions.

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At just 25 years old (as of writing), Joey King has been featured in over 70 films and television shows dating as far back as 2006. Given the sheer volume of work she takes on, it's not shock that many of these have been critical and commercial duds you've either never heard of or wish you'd never heard of, like the "Final Destination" riff-off "Wish Upon," the middling ghost romance "The In Between," and the irredeemably pandering sci-fi thriller "Uglies."

At the same time, King has consistently turned high-quality performances in some memorable projects. Fans of "The Dark Knight Rises," "Crazy Stupid Love," and "The Conjuring" are proof that she's been ready for almost any acting challenge since she first appeared on a screen. From her extensive resume, we picked out our favorite roles and ranked them based on quality and how well they showcase King as an actor. 

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If you’ve been following Apple TV+’s latest comedy hit The Studio, you already know it’s basically a who’s who of Hollywood wrapped in a hilarious package. Episode 4, titled “The Missing Reel,” continues this tradition with what feels like Seth Rogen calling up his contact list and saying, “Hey, wanna be on my show?” And thank goodness for that because the result is absolutely delightful.

This noir-inspired adventure follows Matt Remick (Rogen) as he desperately searches for a missing film reel that could not only tank a production but potentially “kill film” as a medium forever.

The Poster for The Studio | Credits: Apple TV+

The episode cleverly blends industry satire with genuine affection for filmmaking while showcasing some serious star power. It’s like being invited to the coolest Hollywood party where everyone is casually dropping insider jokes, and you somehow got on the guest list.

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The two shows represent a blast of contrast: Adolescence is gritty and minimalist. The Studio is noisily over the top. Yet both are dominating the conversation among critics and cinephiles and are impacting viewers worldwide.

Adolescence is topping Netflix charts in 71 countries with its probe of the “male rage” lurking in a benign 13-year-old boy (played by Owen Cooper). Created and directed by a British actor Stephen Graham, the four-part series is reminiscent of ’60s-era documentary filmmaking.

The Studio from Apple TV+ is a throwback to the fierce satiric comedies of Blake Edwards (The SOBs in 1971) depicting an angst-ridden studio chief mobilizing a $200 million art film. The embattled chief is played by Seth Rogen, once the king of cannabis, who persuades Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard, among others, to assume the roles of auteur ogres.

The Studio has benefited from headlines in the Hollywood trades that keep placing studio chiefs on the endangered species list.

Having been the internet’s favourite meme material in recent years, Olivia Wilde has been given several tags, from difficult to divisive. However, in The Studio’s episode 4, she showed us a different aspect of her personality. It brought light to the fact that she is neither delicate nor bitter, but marvellously self-aware.

Seth and Olivia in a still from The Studio(Credit: Apple TV+)

The show is a satirical comedy set in a Hollywood production company where every day is full of the brilliant struggle between art and commerce. With little left for imagination, from her previous set of controversies to her relationships and her soaring ambitions. Playing a paranoid and severely image-obsessed director, who is there to pitch a ‘Chinatown musical’, she gave a wink to her public perception.

How did Seth Rogen convince Olivia Wilde to roast herself in The Studio?

How did Seth Rogen convince her...