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Hollywood Meets Justice: Cobie Smulders Joins Cast of Netflix’s ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ for Season 4

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Los Angeles, CA – Netflix is expanding the cast for the upcoming fourth season of its legal drama, The Lincoln Lawyer, with the addition of Cobie Smulders. Best known for her roles in How I Met Your Mother and the Avengers franchise, Smulders joins the series headed by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. The new season is inspired by the seventh installment of Michael Connelly’s best-selling book series. It follows protagonist Mickey Haller as he navigates the challenging task of clearing his name after a gruesome discovery: his client’s lifeless body found in the trunk of his iconic … Read more

Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Jury: Hollywood Icons Unite to Champion Emerging Talent

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New York — The Tribeca Festival has announced its jury for the upcoming 2025 edition, which will assess top creative works in film, gaming, and audio storytelling. The festival will run from June 4 to June 15 in New York City, featuring 15 competition categories across various mediums. This year’s jury boasts an impressive mix of talent, featuring actors, directors, and producers renowned in their fields. Among them are Jennifer Beals, Matthew Broderick, Art Linson, and Mira Sorvino. This group is set to spotlight emerging talent and also includes the inaugural Nora Ephron Award to … Read more

Landmark $1.68 Billion Verdict Unleashes Justice for 40 Women Against Hollywood Director James Toback

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A New York jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse spanning 35 years. This significant verdict was reported by the legal team representing the plaintiffs. The lawsuit originated in Manhattan in 2022, coinciding with New York state’s enactment of a law allowing individuals one year to file civil lawsuits for sexual assault claims, even those dating back several decades. Attorney Brad Beckworth of Nix Patterson LLP noted that the award ranks among the largest since the #MeToo movement began, highlighting a historic moment … Read more

Taraji P. Henson Reflects on Oscar Nomination Journey and the Reality of Hollywood Paychecks

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Los Angeles, California – Actress Taraji P. Henson, known for her roles in acclaimed films, recently reflected on the financial negotiations surrounding her involvement in the 2008 film “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” for which she received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Henson accepted a payment of $150,000 for her performance, a figure that fell short of her initial asking price of $500,000. While discussing her experience on the “Ladies First With Laura Brown” podcast in 2021, Henson highlighted the disparity in pay between her and the film’s leading actors, Brad Pitt … Read more