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Behind the Blockbusters: Paramount Skydance to Cut 1,000 Jobs After Merger

This is Beirut, 28/10 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Paramount Skydance will cut about 1,000 jobs on Wednesday, a source close to the matter told AFP Monday, less than three months after the merger of the two media giants. The company did not immediately respond to a request to confirm the layoffs. Skydance completed its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount in August, and executives warned at the ...

The Quiet Chaos of Dakota Johnson’s Humor

Marie-Christine Tayah, 23/10 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hollywood has many comedians, but few are funny simply by existing. Dakota Johnson, with her calm voice, unbothered gaze, and perfect poker face, has turned understatement into an art form. Her humor comes quietly; it slips between pauses, thrives in awkward silences, and lingers in viral clips that feel too human to be rehearsed. Born in Austin, ...

#MeToo: Trials, Settlements, and Two-Tiered Justice

Bélinda Ibrahim, 11/10 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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When #MeToo erupted, it broke years of silence. Suddenly, abuse, toxic behavior, and hidden crimes were exposed. But after the media frenzy died down, a new question emerged: does the justice system really treat everyone equally? Behind high-profile trials and secret settlements, #MeToo revealed a troubling reality. Equality before the law is not ...

#MeToo: Can a Star Rise Again After Scandal?

Bélinda Ibrahim, 10/10 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Autumn 2017 marked an unexpected turning point. The hashtag #MeToo exploded, amassing over a million posts in just days. Social media became a platform where voices long silenced could finally speak. In film, television and music, old wounds resurfaced, forcing many to confront the painful normalcy of abuse and silence. At the time, Rose McGowan, ...

Claudia Cardinale and the Myth of the Mediterranean Woman

Marie-Christine Tayah, 25/09 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the wake of her passing, snippets of Claudia Cardinale’s films are flooding social media, rekindling the spell she cast on the silver screen. Each photograph of her now seems to belong to another time, a time of larger-than-life characters and burning passions, reflecting a woman of sun and sea, a Mediterranean rebel who carved her own ...

‘American Gigolo:’ The Film That Put Giorgio Armani on the Map

Bélinda Ibrahim, 23/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In 1980, America discovered American Gigolo and its protagonist, Julian Kaye, portrayed by Richard Gere. His silhouette, sculpted by the California light, moves through his modern apartment and pauses before an endless wardrobe. It is not just a display of suits. In every movement and every choice of jacket or shirt, there is something new, a ...

'Titanic:' Behind the Myth of a Cult Film, the Actors’ Ordeal

Bélinda Ibrahim, 20/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Today, the movie is remembered as a cinematic fairy tale. With its 11 Oscars, iconic scenes and unforgettable love story, Titanic still floats in the collective imagination as the height of glamour. Yet behind the cameras, the shoot was more of a grueling trial than a red carpet. Icy water, sleepless nights, injuries and constant stress made the ...

Kim Novak, Hollywood’s Free-Spirited Star Honored in Venice

Bélinda Ibrahim, 12/08 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Born Marilyn Pauline Novak on February 13, 1933, in Chicago, Kim Novak was never just another actress. With her sculpted features, melancholy gaze and enigmatic screen presence, she emerged in the 1950s as one of Hollywood’s defining figures. Yet behind that meteoric rise was a fiercely independent woman who resisted the rules of the studio ...

The Wilhelm Scream: Hollywood’s Most Recycled Scream Since 1951

Bélinda Ibrahim, 09/08 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It barely lasts two seconds. It cuts through the chaos of a fall, an explosion or a surprise attack. Chances are, you’ve probably heard it hundreds of times without realizing it. It’s known as the “Wilhelm scream.” To this day, it’s the most recycled sound effect in film history. From Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Kill Bill and Toy ...

'Severance' Leads Emmy Nominations Ahead of The White Lotus

This is Beirut, 16/07 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Here is a list of the nominees in key categories for the 77th Emmy Awards, which will be handed out in Los Angeles on September 14. Apple TV’s Severance topped the nominations list with 27, followed by The Penguin with 24, and The Studio and The White Lotus tied at 23. Outstanding Drama Series Andor The Diplomat The Last of Us Paradise The ...

Michael Madsen, the Last Tough Guy of American Cinema, Dies at 67

This is Beirut, 03/07 23:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Michael Madsen, renowned for his portrayals of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs and Budd in Kill Bill, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 67, following cardiac arrest at his Malibu home, according to his representatives and the Los Angeles County Sheriff. No foul play is suspected. “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, and he ...

Trump's Film Tariff Shocks Hollywood: 'Makes no Sense'

This is Beirut, 06/05 13:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Hollywood reacted with skepticism on Monday to US President Donald Trump's announcement of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, with movie insiders calling it a policy made up on the fly by a president who fails to understand how the industry works. "It makes no sense," entertainment lawyer Jonathan Handel said of Trump's idea. Handel told AFP ...

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