AT&T Boss John Stankey Defends Theatrical-HBO Max Plan As “Opportunity To Make Lemonade Out Of Lemons”

In an update to the Oscars’ announced Covid policies, presenters and performers at next month’s Academy Awards will not be required to show proof of vaccination, but nominees and guests will.

Over the hill? More like over-the-top sexy! Some of Hollywood’s hottest and most glamorous stars — think Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman and Sofia Vergara — prove that some things get better with age.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJeremy O. Harris moved to Los Angeles and lived in the city for about six years trying to be a “serious film actor” before becoming the celebrated playwright he is today.“I realized I didn’t love film and TV acting,” Harris says. “I loved the theater, so I started the process of becoming a theater artist in the safety and privacy of L.A.

Ellise Shafer This year’s Academy Awards will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for most — but not all — inside the Dolby Theater, Variety has confirmed.As the New York Times first reported, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences determined on Thursday that all nominees and invited guests must show proof of vaccination and test negative at least twice via PCR testing. Those performing and presenting at the awards ceremony, on the other hand, will not need to show proof of vaccination, but will be tested rigorously.This marks a shift in the Academy’s COVID-19 policy, as it was reported on Feb.

Angelique Jackson Nearly 30 years since their Oscar-winning collaboration on “Forrest Gump,” Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis and Eric Roth will reunite for a new movie.The trio are set to adapt the graphic novel, “Here,” with Hanks attached to star, Zemeckis to direct and Roth to pen the script.Deadline was first to report news of the film package.More to come…

Olivia Culpo and boyfriend Christian McCaffrey.A source tells ET that «Olivia and Christian are serious and very in love,» after dating for just over two years.«They have been thinking about taking their relationship to the next level and have talked about getting engaged,» the source adds. «Christian is really close with Olivia's family and her sisters love him.»The 29-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and the 25-year-old Carolina Panthers running back recently turned heads online when they packed on the PDA in some Valentine's Day posts Culpo shared to Instagram.«My best friend ❤️❤️❤️ happy Valentine’s Day baby» Culpo captioned a black-and-white snapshot showing the cute swimsuit-clad couple locking lips on the beach.A post shared by Olivia Frances Culpo (@oliviaculpo)Culpo had McCaffrey have not shied away from sharing their relationship — and impressive physiques — with their fans and followers over the course their romance.From kissing on the beach, to kissing over a romantic dinner date, to kissing at a photoshoot, the couple certainly have a flair for PDA.A post shared by Olivia Frances Culpo (@oliviaculpo)A post shared by Olivia Frances Culpo (@oliviaculpo)A post shared by Olivia Frances Culpo (@oliviaculpo)A post shared by Olivia Frances Culpo (@oliviaculpo) Olivia Culpo, Jasmine Sanders & Kate Bock Are SI Swimsuit Cover Models Olivia Culpo Shares Photo with 16-Year-Old Lexi Altobelli After Losing Parents and Sister in Kobe Bryant Crash Olivia Culpo Says She's Not Ready to Start Looking for Love at the 2018 CMA Awards (Exclusive)  

Britney Spears, 40, isn’t letting the former conservatorship she was locked in for 13 years hold her down any longer. After revealing yesterday that she was invited by The White House to speak in front of Congress and share her story, a source close to the singer told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that Britney wants to do her part to ensure others don’t have to experience what she went through. “Britney has been discussing with her team a lot of ways that she can give back to others who have been through similar situations,” the source said. “And she wants to help!”

Brad Pitt is taking Angelina Jolie to court over the sale of their winery.

Moving away from Instagram and coming to television sometime soon???

One woman went above and beyond just to temporarily get out of work!

The popular FX series Atlanta is coming to an end following the upcoming fourth season.

Tom Holland and Zendaya are enjoying a fun night out with their friends!

Off the market! Bachelor Nation thinks they’ve identified Greg Grippo’s girlfriend after he confirmed that he’s dating someone new.

Back at it. Brad Pitt is suing ex-wife Angelina Jolie for allegedly selling her stake in Château Miraval behind his back.

50 Cent is projecting “I’m The Man” energy in his recent clap back against fat shamers who have criticized his body following his Super Bowl performance. The 46-year-old rapper shocked Halftime Show viewers when he made not only a surprise appearance but a dramatic entrance as he hung upside-down from the ceiling as he sang “In Da Club.” Despite his impressive performance, some haters could only focus on his physique and took to social media to insult him, as documented by New York Post.

Will Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker move to Napa, California? The couple got cozy in a recent Instagram photo series shared by Kourtney where they celebrated with a romantic vacation for two in the Northern California region. The Poosh founder shared images of intimate dinner tents, the gorgeous West Coast mountains, and a candlelit scene with a delicious-looking glass of white wine. “I’m moving to Napa,” Kourt wrote in the caption. 

Heineken will raise the price of its lagers due to current impact of inflation.

EXCLUSIVE: HBO Max is not moving forward with half-hour family comedy pilot Camp Friends (working title).

Appearing on the UK’s 5 News with Boyzone singer Keith Duffy, the pair swerved from discussing their upcoming tour as ‘Boyzlife’ to ask what was going on with the show, which is beloved by Australians and British folks alike.

Quentin Tarantino only has one movie left in his vow to retire after 10 films and Uma Thurman is weighing in on the possibility of that being “Kill Bill Vol. 3”.

Prince Charles and Princess Anne teamed up for a rare royal engagement together.

Olivia Rodrigo and boyfriend Adam Faze are going their own ways.

Global’s “Saturday Night Live” will return in March with Oscar Isaac and Zoë Kravitz as hosts.

The cast of “And Just Like That…” are spilling details to Andy Cohen about the “Sex and the City” spin-off.

EXCLUSIVE: Here is the hottest package to come along in awhile. Deadline hears that studios and streamers are poring over Here, an adaptation of the celebrated Richard McGuire graphic novel that will reunite the trio behind the 1994 film Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks will star, Robert Zemeckis will direct and the script is by Eric Roth and Zemeckis. All three of them won Oscars for that movie classic, and this one covers an even more sprawling time period.

A dramedy by Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner is one of many TV series put in development before the coronavirus pandemic that didn’t make it through.

Kate Hudson’s son is in a relationship! According to reports, the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days star’s eldest child Ryder Robinson is dating Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann’s 19-year-old daughter, Iris Apatow.A post shared by Ryder Robinson (@mr.ryderrobinson)Ryder made their romance Instagram official on Valentine’s Day, sharing two photos of him and Iris, including one of him kissing her on the cheek. The 18 year old simply captioned the pictures: “❤️.” Iris reacted to the post, commenting with a satisfied face emoji and a kissing face emoji.The young couple seem to have their famous moms’ stamp of approval.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterActors Sherri Shepherd and Jo Marie Payton have joined the feature film “ImPossible” in key roles.The movie, from executive producer and NFL champ Donald Driver, will weave narrative with Brandon Keith Lewis’ real-life diabetes battle. He will star, direct and co-write the film.

Wonder Woman 1984” is making all kinds of moves! Thanks to the 2020 American superhero film, HBO Max activations doubled, giving the streaming service earnings of up to 17.2 million. During a phone meeting, AT&T said that HBO Max and HBO subscribers reached 41 million in the United States, and globally almost 61 million.

Wonder Woman 1984 achieved some big things!

AT&T Inc. CEO John Stankey has defended moves by the telco and media giant to shift its legacy theatrical business towards the streaming space with HBO Max amid the pandemic.

John Stankey, chief executive of WarnerMedia parent AT&T, compared current production challenges to a “battle” as the studio struggles to wade through shutdowns.

One of the biggest stories of last year, perhaps even the biggest story when it comes to the long-term effect on the film industry, is the move by WarnerMedia to shift its 2021 WB film slate to HBO Max. It’s a move that raised a lot of eyebrows and caused a lot of frustration with those in the industry.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorHBO and HBO Max have a worldwide subscriber base of about 61 million, a gain of about 4 million in the fourth quarter, AT&T disclosed Wednesday during in its fourth-quarter earnings release.AT&T CEO John Stankey told Wall Street analysts Wednesday during the telco giant’s fourth quarter earnings call that the streaming platform is still feeling the pinch of pandemic-related production slowdowns. He said that the supply of new content in the first quarter is still “a bit of a stretch” but he expects that the pace of new additions will pick up by the second quarter when the company is looking to launch HBO Max in Latin America and an ad-supported version of the streaming platform.