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‘South Park’ creators reveal battle with network over wild Trump depiction, joke they’re ‘terribly sorry’

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‘South Park’ creators reveal battle with network over wild Trump depiction, joke they’re ‘terribly sorry’

“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discussed their controversial season 27 premiere at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, revealing a behind-the-scenes battle with network executives over airing a less-than-flattering depiction of President Donald Trump’s penis during Wednesday’s episode. The duo behind the long-running Comedy Central series spoke alongside a panel of other adult cartoon creators … Read more

Helen Mirren tells five A-list actresses that ‘none of us are beautiful’

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Helen Mirren tells five A-list actresses that ‘none of us are beautiful’

Helen Mirren is coming in with a hot take. While sitting down for The Hollywood Reporter’s Drama Actress Roundtable, the star, 79, got a chance to speak with Kathy Bates, Niecy Nash-Betts, Parker Posey, Keri Russell and Cristin Milioti about the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. “I was told to have a nose … Read more

Johnny Depp says he ‘learned’ following past drama, doesn’t ‘have any ill feelings toward anyone’

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Johnny Depp says he ‘learned’ following past drama, doesn’t ‘have any ill feelings toward anyone’

Johnny Depp is slowly rebuilding his Hollywood career with his new film and is intent on moving on from his past troubles. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter at the Rome Film Festival, Depp followed up on his past comments referring to his life as a “soap opera.” “Some of it was not the most beautiful … Read more

Harrison Ford says wife Calista Flockhart still gives him s–t about this

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Harrison Ford says wife Calista Flockhart still gives him s–t about this

Even Indiana Jones catches flak from his wife. Harrison Ford — who will reprise his role as the iconic archaeologist in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” opening June 30 — is still getting grief from wife Calista Flockhart about his profanity-laced interview with the Hollywood Reporter from earlier this year. In fact, it … Read more

‘Little Mermaid’ star reveals Prince Eric and Ariel have a more ‘mature’ romance

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‘Little Mermaid’ star reveals Prince Eric and Ariel have a more ‘mature’ romance

“The Little Mermaid” is in for some big changes. In addition to casting Halle Bailey as a black Ariel, the new live-action remake of Disney’s 1989 animated classic will find the mermaid heroine having a “more grown-up and mature” relationship with Prince Eric, according to his portrayer Jonah Hauer-King. That includes an update of Alan … Read more

Arnold Schwarzenegger is keen to work with ‘Yellowstone’ boss Taylor Sheridan

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is keen to work with ‘Yellowstone’ boss Taylor Sheridan

In the 1980s, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone competed for roles, and now Schwarzenegger says he’s jealous of one of Stallone’s more recent roles. He told the Hollywood Reporter he would “absolutely” like to collaborate with “Yellowstone” showrunner Taylor Sheridan, just as Stallone already is with “Tulsa King.” “I think he’s very talented,” Schwarzenegger said … Read more

These Oscar Best Picture winners wouldn’t get the award in 2023

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These Oscar Best Picture winners wouldn’t get the award in 2023

Debating the merits of the Academy’s Best Picture winner is a time-honored tradition for any Oscars fan. As it turns out, even the Academy’s voters sometimes have second thoughts. In 2015, a Hollywood Reporter survey found that a majority would like to go back and change their 1977 votes for “Rocky” to “All the President’s … Read more

Letitia Wright blasts writer over ‘disgusting’ article, magazine responds

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Letitia Wright blasts writer over ‘disgusting’ article, magazine responds

Letitia Wright is through with apologies. The “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” star has slammed Hollywood Reporter writer Scott Feinberg and his recent article, headlined as, “How Personal Baggage Will Impact Oscar Chances.” In the piece published on Monday, Feinberg described how the British actress’ previous stance on COVID-19 vaccines and her anti-vax position could impact her chances … Read more