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Raechal Shewfelt
'Contagion' stars Matt Damon, Kate Winslet and more share medically approved PSAs about coronavirus: 'Wash your hands like your life depends on it'
The "Contagion" cast, including Matt Damon and Laurence Fishburne, are spreading medically accurate information about coronavirus in PSAs.
Ethan Alter
Lando's original look and the scary space wolves that never were: Exclusive look at 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' concept art
Also see Leia and Rey's tender moment that didn't make final cut and Kylo's First Order legion in exclusive sneak peek at 'The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'
Kevin Polowy
C-3PO performer Anthony Daniels didn't want to be in 'Star Wars' — then became the only actor to appear in all 11 movies. Here's his epic story.
The man behind the iconic protocol droid offers rare behind-the-scenes stories from every "Star Wars" movie in Yahoo's latest installment of "Role Recall."
Kevin Polowy
Game Changers: Tracing Julia Hart's journey from schoolteacher to in-demand 'Stargirl' director: 'We as women don't give ourselves permission because society doesn't often give us permission'
"Stargirl" director Julia Hart talks about transitioning from full-time English teacher to full-time filmmaker.
Suzy Byrne
Madonna leads tributes to 'Desperately Seeking Susan' actor Mark Blum, who died from coronavirus complications
Madonna is paying tribute to her "Desperately Seeking Susan" co-star Mark Blum, who died due to complications from the coronavirus.
LA Times
What's needed for Hollywood to get back to work safely?
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to upend business across the country, what will it take to get Hollywood back to work?
Variety
Ridley Scott Blasts Donald Trump’s Response to Coronavirus: ‘He’s a Nutcase, Isn’t He?’
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, Hollywood has been brought to a standstill. TV and movie productions have been put on hold, as the industry -- along with millions in other businesses -- is social distancing. One such project that's been paused is "The Last Duel," Ridley Scott's upcoming drama set […]
Variety
Hollywood’s Biggest Movies Are Stuck in Limbo as Start Dates Remain Uncertain
The cameras may have stopped rolling two weeks ago, but Hollywood's headaches only stand to intensify in the coming weeks and months as the industry tentatively looks ahead to the day when studios will be back in business. From "The Matrix 4" to "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," the coronavirus pandemic has […]
Rolling Stone
George Harrison’s Foundation Donates Half a Million to COVID-19 Relief
Material World Foundation also launches 'The Inner Light Challenge' to raise additional funds
Variety
Golden Globes Changes Film Eligibility Rules in Wake of Coronavirus Crisis
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is implementing changes to its film eligibility rules for the 2021 Golden Globes because of the coronavirus pandemic. Since movie theaters and screening rooms are indefinitely closed due to the global health crisis, the organization temporarily suspended the rule that a film had to be screened for HFPA members at […]
Tom Beasley
Patty Jenkins said she quit 'Thor: The Dark World' over script she didn't 'believe in'
Patty Jenkins is one of the success stories of the DC Extended Universe, but she almost helmed an early MCU sequel.
USA TODAY Entertainment
'Contagion' medical adviser Dr. Ian Lipkin has coronavirus: 'If it can hit me, it can hit anyone'
Dr. Ian Lipkin, the medical adviser on 2011's "Contagion," revealed on Tuesday that he has coronavirus, calling the disease "miserable."
Variety
AMC Theatres Furloughs CEO and Staff as Coronavirus Pandemic Closes Cinemas
AMC Theatres, the nation's biggest cinema chain, furloughed more than 600 corporate employees after the coronavirus outbreak forced movie theaters across the country to close. The action extends to every corporate AMC staff member, including chief executive officer Adam Aron. While AMC locations are closed, employees will have reduced working hours at reduced pay, or […]
Variety
How One Movie Theater Owner Is Selling Curbside Popcorn to Pay His Employees
Mark O'Meara has endured blizzards, hurricanes and economic recessions. Even in three feet of snow, he's managed to keep the lights on at University Mall and Cinema Arts, the two movie theaters he owns in Fairfax, Va. But for the first time in 29 years, he had to close his doors as the coronavirus pandemic […]
Variety
Netflix Experiences Temporary Outages Across U.S., Europe
UPDATED: Netflix's streaming service was unavailable Wednesday to some users for about an hour, the company confirmed. “Some of our members in the U.S. and Europe were unable to use Netflix via our website for around an hour this morning," a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement to Variety, sent at about 1:35 p.m. ET. […]
Ethan Alter
'Swallow': The story behind this bonkers body horror movie that's terrifying Twitter during the coronavirus pandemic
Since its VOD premiere, psychological thriller "Swallow" has been terrifying Twitter with its all-too-authentic depiction of pica.
Variety
Stuart Gordon, Cult Classic Horror Director, Dies at 72
Stuart Gordon, best known as the filmmaker behind such cult classics as “Re-Animator” and “From Beyond,” has died, his family confirmed to Variety Tuesday night. Although best known for his seminal work in independent horror, Gordon had a varied career that included founding the Organic Theater Company with his wife, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon. The Organic premiered such prominent works as David Mamet’s “Sexual Perversity in Chicago” and “Bleacher Bums,” which starred Dennis Franz and Joe Mantegna.
Variety
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Release Pushed Until August, ‘In the Heights’ Postponed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Warner Bros. is postponing Diana Prince's return to the big screen. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, "Wonder Woman 1984" will now hit theaters on Aug. 14 instead of June 5. The studio also indefinitely pulled "In the Heights" -- an adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical that was due out June 26 -- as well as […]
Variety
SXSW Film Festival Unveils 2020 Winners After Cancellation
Though this year's SXSW was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the film festival held annually in Austin, Texas announced 2020 award winners. Cooper Raiff's comedy "Shithouse" has won the SXSW Grand Jury Award in the narrative feature competition, and Katrine Philp's "An Elephant in the Room" took home the top prize for documentary features. […]
Kevin Polowy
'Pretty Woman' at 30: Writer J.F. Lawton on how the film evolved from dark drama to romantic comedy, its original unhappy ending and more
The movie's screenwriter walks us through the creation of his romantic comedy classic — which initially wasn't a romantic comedy at all.
Indiewire
‘The Great’ First Trailer: Elle Fanning and Nichols Hoult Serve ‘The Favourite’ Vibes
Fanning and Hoult duke it out as Catherine the Great and Emperor Peter in this lively comedy from "The Favourite" writer Tony McNamara.
Kevin Polowy
'Pretty Woman' at 30: Richard Gere recalls initial reaction to role, 'Just put a suit on a goat'
Richard Gere was not clamoring to play corporate raider Edward Lewis when "Pretty Woman" first looked his way.
Tom Beasley
'Train to Busan' director teases 'wider scope' of zombie sequel 'Peninsula'
Yeon Sang-ho teased that 'Peninsula' will be a much bigger zombie thriller than its 2016 predecessor.
Yahoo Entertainment Staff
The It List: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon's new podcast helps you live your best quarantine life, WWI epic '1917' lands on home video formats and the best in pop culture the week of March 23, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for March 23-29, including the best deals we could find for each.
Ethan Alter
What to stream while you're at home during the coronavirus crisis
With much of the country stuck indoors due to the coronavirus, the need for escapist entertainment has never been greater. That's why we assembled a streaming guide filled with viewing suggestions from vintage classics to more recent favorites.

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