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June 5, 2023

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' swings to sky-high $120.5-million opening

Sony's "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" far exceeded projections in the $80-million range. "You never want to underestimate Spider-Man," says one analyst.

Directors Guild reaches deal on a new contract with the studios

The Directors Guild of America said it has reached a "historic deal" with the major studios on a new three-year film and TV contract.

Kristen Welker will succeed Chuck Todd on NBC's 'Meet the Press' in September

Todd will continue to work at NBC News after he departs the venerable Sunday program.

The survival of Elliot Page

In his new memoir, "Pageboy," the most famous trans man in the world recounts the dark night of the soul — at home, in Hollywood — that led him here.

Why Lily-Rose Depp 'would steer clear' of the Weeknd sometimes on the 'Idol' set

"The Idol" star Lily-Rose Depp opened up about working with Abel 'the Weeknd' Tesfaye ahead of the premiere of the controversial HBO series.

'Barbie' production emptied a company's worldwide supply of pink paint

The "Barbie" film used so much pink paint that it depleted the global reserves of its supplier, Rosco, which were already limited by supply chain issues.

It's 'ladies night' again as the 34th Mariachi USA festival hits the Hollywood Bowl

Fireworks and many female groups are among the regular features of the festival, which is the longest-running annual event at the Hollywood Bowl.

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