President Donald Trump announced on May 4, 2025, a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States, citing the decline of the American movie industry as a national security threat.
Former actress and filmmaker Justine Bateman, known for Family Ties and Violet, said President Trump’s election may have triggered a cultural reckoning against the “woke mob mentality” gripping American society. Speaking to The Irish Times, Bateman reflected on how Hollywood’s spirit has withered under progressive pressure, contrasting today’s climate with a freer past.
President Donald Trump dismissed China's latest retaliation in the ongoing tariff battle — a reduction in the number of American films allowed in the country — with humor and confidence. During a Cabinet meeting Thursday, Trump brushed off concerns that Beijing is now targeting cultural exports, particularly Hollywood.
Disney's latest live-action adaptation, "Snow White," experienced a lackluster debut at the box office, raising concerns about the film's financial trajectory.
Gene Hackman, the esteemed two-time Academy Award-winning actor, was found deceased alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, residence on February 26, 2025. Hackman, aged 95, and Arakawa, 63, were discovered during a welfare check initiated by a concerned neighbor. Authorities have deemed the circumstances "suspicious," prompting a thorough investigation.
