Brooks Barnes
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David Ellison Poised to Become a New Mogul in a Diminished Hollywood
David Ellison is poised to soon run Paramount Pictures, among other entertainment assets. But what does that mean in a fractured cultural landscape?
Costner’s Costly ‘Horizon’ Bites Box Office Dust
“Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” was a distant third at theaters in North America this weekend, as “Inside Out 2” and “A Quiet...
Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Nears Distribution Deal
“The Apprentice,” a dramatized origin story about Donald J. Trump, has faced fierce criticism from the former president and his allies.
Hollywood Sharpens Aim at Online Pirates
Major U.S. entertainment companies are hiring a former top F.B.I. official and renewing a push for federal legislation to combat online thievery overseas.
Inside a Writer’s First Ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney World
When Walt Disney World replaced a ride that was based on a racist film with a new attraction, Brooks Barnes, who covers entertainment, was first...
‘Inside Out 2’ Returns Pixar to Box Office Heights
The sequel was expected to collect at least $145 million in the United States and Canada over the weekend, about 60 percent more than anticipated.
Disney and DeSantis Reach Agreement, Ending Protracted Fight
The deal locks in a 15-year expansion plan for Disney World and clears a path for Disney to restart political donations in Florida.
‘Bad Boys’ Ticket Buyers Toss Will Smith a Career Lifeline
Mr. Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago arrived to a hefty $53 million at the North...
‘Twisters’ Star Glen Powell Intends to Play the Hollywood Game
In a town littered with would-be superstars, he’s trying to beat the odds by giving studios what they crave. It’s no coincidence he’s everywhere.
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Goes Back to the Beginning
Her new “Star Wars” show is a dream come true, but she knows it carries enormous expectations. “I would be lying if I said I...