Gregory Ellwood
@gregoryellwood.bsky.social
Unsettling mix of Film, TV, Oscars, Emmys, NBA, Drag, Gay, Music shit here
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It surpassed Endgsme’s single day Hollywood record at 3:45 pm local time
incredible
incredible
the Chinese market has been pretty dead for Hollywood since the pandemic, but what Zootopia 2 is doing is somewhat insane...
...presales indicate it could earn $100 million Saturday...alone
...presales indicate it could earn $100 million Saturday...alone
November 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
It surpassed Endgsme’s single day Hollywood record at 3:45 pm local time
incredible
incredible
5,000’followers. Thanks y’all
November 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
5,000’followers. Thanks y’all
this Demi Lovato banger - Joshua Tree - has been on repeat for a week
this should have been the second single and on the main album
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYKx...
this should have been the second single and on the main album
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYKx...
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
this Demi Lovato banger - Joshua Tree - has been on repeat for a week
this should have been the second single and on the main album
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYKx...
this should have been the second single and on the main album
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYKx...
the Chinese market has been pretty dead for Hollywood since the pandemic, but what Zootopia 2 is doing is somewhat insane...
...presales indicate it could earn $100 million Saturday...alone
...presales indicate it could earn $100 million Saturday...alone
November 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
the Chinese market has been pretty dead for Hollywood since the pandemic, but what Zootopia 2 is doing is somewhat insane...
...presales indicate it could earn $100 million Saturday...alone
...presales indicate it could earn $100 million Saturday...alone
Had some blunt off-the-record conversations for the LA Times regarding the much-needed new independent film distributors jumping into the awards season fray (some intentionally, some not). A good overview of all the new distribution players in the mix overall.
Meet the distributors joining the awards season fray with 'Christy,' 'Urchin' and more
After Mubi's major success with 'The Substance,' distributors such as Row K, 1-2 Special and Black Bear are chasing accolades with their fall films.
www.latimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Had some blunt off-the-record conversations for the LA Times regarding the much-needed new independent film distributors jumping into the awards season fray (some intentionally, some not). A good overview of all the new distribution players in the mix overall.
Was a guest on @kateyrich.bsky.social Prestige Junkie podcast this week, talking Oscars for Wicked, Zootopia 2, Rental Family, and what some of the best picture contenders are fighting for those last few slots
open.spotify.com/episode/5PNX...
open.spotify.com/episode/5PNX...
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Was a guest on @kateyrich.bsky.social Prestige Junkie podcast this week, talking Oscars for Wicked, Zootopia 2, Rental Family, and what some of the best picture contenders are fighting for those last few slots
open.spotify.com/episode/5PNX...
open.spotify.com/episode/5PNX...
History repeats itself. The Secret Agent is a testament to that, but Wagner Moura is still shocked that so many young people in Brazil have no idea what happened in their country just 40 years ago. Oh, and if you want to know where he keeps his Best Actor Cannes prize... #Oscars
Wagner Moura Can't Believe The History Behind 'The Secret Agent' Is Already Being Forgotten
Wagner Moura reflects on his personal connection to Kleber Mendonça Filho's The Secret Agent, and how he learned what the hairy leg meant
theplaylist.net
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
History repeats itself. The Secret Agent is a testament to that, but Wagner Moura is still shocked that so many young people in Brazil have no idea what happened in their country just 40 years ago. Oh, and if you want to know where he keeps his Best Actor Cannes prize... #Oscars
One of the best films of the year, perhaps the best, Hamnet opens in limited release today. I spoke to a very philosophical Chloe Zhao about navigating personal grief in the film and holding a mirror to an audience. And much more... #Oscars
Chloe Zhao On 'Hamnet': 'It's Not My Job To Tell People How They Should Feel'
Chloe Zhao was going to participate in a stage production of Our Town, but then Hamnet came her way and let her explore grief once more
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November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
One of the best films of the year, perhaps the best, Hamnet opens in limited release today. I spoke to a very philosophical Chloe Zhao about navigating personal grief in the film and holding a mirror to an audience. And much more... #Oscars
Profiled three fantastic International Film Oscar contenders: The President's Cake, The Mysterious Case of the Flamingo, and Belen for The Envelope. If they don't all make the shortlist, something is very, very wrong...
Three newcomers to watch for in the Oscars' international feature race
Three titles in the race for the international feature Oscar highlight star turns by young female performers.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Profiled three fantastic International Film Oscar contenders: The President's Cake, The Mysterious Case of the Flamingo, and Belen for The Envelope. If they don't all make the shortlist, something is very, very wrong...
Six women accused Brett Ratner of sexual assault or harassment
Six.
And now Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie he's directing because Trump wants it
JFC
Six.
And now Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie he's directing because Trump wants it
JFC
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Six women accused Brett Ratner of sexual assault or harassment
Six.
And now Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie he's directing because Trump wants it
JFC
Six.
And now Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie he's directing because Trump wants it
JFC
Broke down new theatrical distributors such as Row K, Black Bear, and 1-2 Special, who are entering the awards season fray. Glad to have them in the mix, by the way.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Meet the distributors joining the awards season fray with 'Christy,' 'Urchin' and more
After Mubi's major success with 'The Substance,' distributors such as Row K, 1-2 Special and Black Bear are chasing accolades with their fall films.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Broke down new theatrical distributors such as Row K, Black Bear, and 1-2 Special, who are entering the awards season fray. Glad to have them in the mix, by the way.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
If they were giving an Oscar for a body of work in a calendar year, Josh O'Connor would be a lock for the past 12 months. The surprise is that out of his four releases, the one he seems closest to is the one you may never see (and should), the Sundance gem Rebuilding.
'Rebuilding' Forever Changed Josh O'Connor As An Actor
Josh O'Connor has and an incredible year, but the role that might have resonated with him the most was in Max Walker-Silverman's Rebuilding
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November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If they were giving an Oscar for a body of work in a calendar year, Josh O'Connor would be a lock for the past 12 months. The surprise is that out of his four releases, the one he seems closest to is the one you may never see (and should), the Sundance gem Rebuilding.
Park Chan-wook started working on his new stunner, No Other Choice, in 2009 during a global economic downturn. In a world of cutthroat billionaires and AI, it is somehow even more relevant today. A conversation with the legendary South Korean filmmaker about one of the best films of the year
Park Chan-wook On How 'No Other Choice' Became Inherently More Timely 15 Years After He Began Writing It
Park Chan-wook discusses his critically acclaimed thriller No Other Choice and making films that resonate 50 to 100 years from now
theplaylist.net
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Park Chan-wook started working on his new stunner, No Other Choice, in 2009 during a global economic downturn. In a world of cutthroat billionaires and AI, it is somehow even more relevant today. A conversation with the legendary South Korean filmmaker about one of the best films of the year
I thought service dogs were no longer a thing
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I thought service dogs were no longer a thing
Heads up: The Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations will be revealed on YouTube on...
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00am PST
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00am PST
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Heads up: The Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations will be revealed on YouTube on...
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00am PST
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00am PST
Canada's Drag Race season 6 has gotten off to a legit incredible start with iconic moments already from Paolo Perfeccion, Velma Jones, Sami Landri and PM. And does Paula Abdul think she's auditioning for a permanent spot on the judging panel? Our very fun Worldwide Tea recap #DragRace
Canada's Drag Race S6E1 - Van Goth, Paolo Perfección and Paula Abdul | Worldwide Tea Podcast
YouTube video by Worldwide Tea Podcast
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November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Canada's Drag Race season 6 has gotten off to a legit incredible start with iconic moments already from Paolo Perfeccion, Velma Jones, Sami Landri and PM. And does Paula Abdul think she's auditioning for a permanent spot on the judging panel? Our very fun Worldwide Tea recap #DragRace
Critics Choice has a…shortlist??? GTFOutta here
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Critics Choice has a…shortlist??? GTFOutta here
Billie Eilish has announced her James Cameron-directed concert movie, BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), will arrive in theaters on March 20, 2026
Paramount will distribute
Paramount will distribute
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Billie Eilish has announced her James Cameron-directed concert movie, BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), will arrive in theaters on March 20, 2026
Paramount will distribute
Paramount will distribute
1. Just crown Bones so someone can try and fix DragRace UK
2. Dafne should have never been in the bottom this week let along sent home. Congrats Satin Grecho, a stellar Espana winner
3. Drag Race Canada S6 might be their best top-to-bottom cast ever? Better than the last few US seasons! #DragRace
2. Dafne should have never been in the bottom this week let along sent home. Congrats Satin Grecho, a stellar Espana winner
3. Drag Race Canada S6 might be their best top-to-bottom cast ever? Better than the last few US seasons! #DragRace
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
1. Just crown Bones so someone can try and fix DragRace UK
2. Dafne should have never been in the bottom this week let along sent home. Congrats Satin Grecho, a stellar Espana winner
3. Drag Race Canada S6 might be their best top-to-bottom cast ever? Better than the last few US seasons! #DragRace
2. Dafne should have never been in the bottom this week let along sent home. Congrats Satin Grecho, a stellar Espana winner
3. Drag Race Canada S6 might be their best top-to-bottom cast ever? Better than the last few US seasons! #DragRace
Wicked For Good had the second biggest 3-day opening of the year, earning $150 million in the U.S. and $226 million worldwide. A massive win for Universal and theater owners with Zootopia 2 dropping on Wednesday
'Wicked For Good' Smashes With $151 Million Opening At The Box Office
Jon M. Chu's earned the second biggest three-day opening of 2025 with a massive $151 million at the box office
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November 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Wicked For Good had the second biggest 3-day opening of the year, earning $150 million in the U.S. and $226 million worldwide. A massive win for Universal and theater owners with Zootopia 2 dropping on Wednesday
ah the moderate swing makes sense now, she's running for Governor
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
ah the moderate swing makes sense now, she's running for Governor
few surprises in the confirmed Animated, Documentary, and International film Oscar submission confirmations...
just 86 International this year. down from 89 last year. More wild is that 6 titles that were disqualified, including the fantastic A Useful Ghost, due to a...
... paperwork issue
just 86 International this year. down from 89 last year. More wild is that 6 titles that were disqualified, including the fantastic A Useful Ghost, due to a...
... paperwork issue
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
few surprises in the confirmed Animated, Documentary, and International film Oscar submission confirmations...
just 86 International this year. down from 89 last year. More wild is that 6 titles that were disqualified, including the fantastic A Useful Ghost, due to a...
... paperwork issue
just 86 International this year. down from 89 last year. More wild is that 6 titles that were disqualified, including the fantastic A Useful Ghost, due to a...
... paperwork issue
Wicked For Good is a monster at the box office so far, earning $30 million in just previews. How high can it fly at the box office this weekend? Plus, you might want to pay attention to how big Zootopia 2 is looking in China...
'Wicked For Good' Hits $30 Million In Previews Topping All Other 2025 Releases
Jon M. Chu's WIcked For Good has already earned $30 million at the box office before its traditional Friday opening day
theplaylist.net
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Wicked For Good is a monster at the box office so far, earning $30 million in just previews. How high can it fly at the box office this weekend? Plus, you might want to pay attention to how big Zootopia 2 is looking in China...