Eileen Cope's new book "Hollywood Whispers" tells the story of rival gossip columnists Louella Parsons and Hedda Hopper, who at their peak reached a combined 75 million readers. Variety talks with the author about how they shaped old Hollywood.
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Taika Waititi's "Klara and the Sun," starring Jenna Ortega, flopped in its opening with about $725,000 from 880 screens, roughly $824 per screen, and a 25% Rotten Tomatoes score. Meanwhile, "Clayface" topped the box office with a $24 million domestic debut.
Keanu Reeves will replace Alan Ritchson in Jaume Collet-Serra's Netflix thriller "Maelstrom," which has been described as "Die Hard in a hurricane." Mark Bianculli wrote the script.
Paul Giamatti, Nico Parker and Sam Nivola have joined "Grandgear," the Hollywood mech film from "Godzilla Minus One" director Takashi Yamazaki, Deadline reports. J.J. Abrams is producing.
Apple TV released the trailer for "Way of the Warrior Kid," starring Chris Pratt as a Navy SEAL who helps his nephew find his confidence. Linda Cardellini and Parker Young co-star.
