Sean Penn defends his casting in hit film during rare interview
"The solution is not limiting the casting of 'Hamlet' to Danish princes," Penn said of the debate on whether straight actors should take on LGBTQ+ roles.
How South Korea took over world entertainment under constant threat of war
"You always have to be aware that there is tension, but as an artist, people will sort of rise over that," Yu In-chon told Newsweek.
What It's Like to Work With Kevin Spacey Now
The former A-lister lost his career at the height of the #MeToo movement. His most recent cast mates say he didn't deserve it.
Kevin Costner's colossal 'Horizon' gamble
The actor and director invested $38 million of his own money into "Horizon: An American Saga".
Dan Snyder mocked over Donald Trump biopic reports: "Too funny"
The biopic premiered at Cannes and received an 11-minute standing ovation, but its funders are not happy.
'Bird' got a 7-minute-long standing ovation at Cannes
Written and directed by Andrea Arnold, the drama features "Saltburn" star Barry Keoghan and BAFTA-winning "Top Boy" actress Jasmine Jobson.
Republicans celebrate 'anti-white' movie's terrible box office debut
Social media users have slammed "The American Society of Magical Negroes," with SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk calling it a "Super racist movie!"
Disney under fire over Ukraine's Oscars triumph cut
Ukraine's first ever Academy Award win was cut from an international version of the star-studded awards show.
Camila Cabello's new song sparks horror movie comparisons
Cabello was trying to tease new music, but her fans couldn't help but compare it to an infamous death scene.
New documentary criticizes Hollywood's relationship with Communist China
A new documentary dubbed "Hollywood Takeover" is so sensitive that YouTube removed its trailer for two days.
Dog film actors recognized in 2024 PAWSCARS Awards: 'A lot of magic'
With these honors, acting dogs in movies and their trainers are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
The new Scandi hotspot you need on your bucket list in 2024
A fjord hotel, underwater cave concerts and largest glacier in northern Scandinavia. Make Norway's Bodø, 2024's European Capital of Culture, your next escape.
Jennifer Lopez's new movie sparks confusion
J-Lo's new outing stars hubby Ben Affleck and also scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, for some reason.
Hollywood faces dramatic twist in 2024 box office
Box offices may see a huge drop in profits this year and not one single movie may even crack the $1 billion mark.
'Sound of Freedom' surpasses 'The Godfather' in box office surprise
"Sound of Freedom," which became a hit over the summer, has edged past the enduring classic.
Travis Kelce acting rumor debunked
An entertainment news account on X said Travis Kelce was "reportedly interested in pursuing an acting career."
Mickey Mouse horror movie divides Disney fans
The horror movies shows a character dressed as Mickey Mouse terrorizing a bunch of teens in a games arcade.
Obama film flooded with bad reviews amid backlash: "Waste of time"
The Citizen Free Press said the film "fantasizes a cyber apocalypse and warns about white people if the world falls apart."
Can Taylor Swift conquer China ?
Chinese Swift fans are waiting to find out if her 'Eras' concert film will get the green light from government censors.
Disney gives up on 'The Marvels'
'The Marvels' is on track to be the worst-performing MCU movie of all time, but experts say it has nothing to do with the quality of the film.
"Frozen changed our lives"
It's been a decade since "Frozen" hit screens. Newsweek meets the women who will never "Let It Go."
Director reveals stress of following "Sound of Freedom"
Brock Heasley's new movie explores love and one man's faith across in a series of dystopian worlds.
'Sound of Freedom' studio has another religious movie hit on its hands
A modern-day retelling of the book of Job, the film has already sold more than 100,000 tickets ahead of its premiere.
How Regina George became a Gen Z hero
Cady Heron who? As the trailer for the upcoming musical Mean Girls movie goes viral, Newsweek asks how its original villain became a heroine for our time.
Hidden symbols in Netflix's "Persona: Sulli" K-pop series
The new Netflix documentary about the late K-pop star features a posthumous film starring Sulli that was shot the year she died.
Antonio Banderas on why 'Bethlehem' film doesn't take Bible too seriously
The Oscar-nominated actor spoke to Newsweek on why the musical comedy about Mary and Joseph is more than a religious film.
Miami Dolphins on "Hard Knocks:" Premiere date, schedule, how to watch
The 18-time Emmy-winning series chronicled the New York Jets during its preseason over the summer.
Rachel Zegler's red carpet exchange leaves reporter blown away
"The Hunger Games" star had a wholesome moment with one reporter who couldn't stop gushing about the actor.
Zendaya's rumored Cleopatra casting sparks backlash: "Blackwashing"
The casting of the historic queen has long been a source of controversy over questions of her ethnicity.
'Sound of Freedom' follow-up film smashes box office record
The documentary explores what happens when we die and speaks to people who have had near-death experiences.