Amazing images from the early days of cinema

Believe it or not, it has been almost 130 years since the first film was showcased to an audience. Since then, cinema has risen through the ranks and has become an inspirational smorgasbord of storytelling that ranges from documentaries to blockbusters to adaptations. But where do films originally come from? And how different is modern cinema compared to the way it was back then? Click through this gallery to find out!

The Real Story Of Hollywood's Tough Guy

It might be surprising to consider, but Bronson was one of the most bankable actors of his lifetime. When discussing the 1974 film Mr. Majestyk, producer Walter Mirisch once stated, "Charlie is making $20,000 a day for a six-day week, plus ten percent of the net, plus $2,500 a week walking-around money. On his next picture, he'll probably make more".

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's 'serious' relationship as they approach their one-year anniversary

On the heels of Kelce joining the pop star on stage at her Eras Tour gig in London last month, a source revealed that the lovebirds 'really are very, very happy together.'

‘The Sandman' Season 2 Casts ‘Season of Mists' and ‘Brief Lives' Storylines; Ruairi O'Connor to Play Dream's Son Orpheus

“The Sandman” is adding several new cast members to its already growing lineup for Season 2, and these actors will be playing characters introduced in fan-favorite storylines from Neil Gaiman’s beloved graphic novel series, including Ruairi O'Connor, who has been cast as the son of Tom Sturridge’s Dream. Netflix announced on its Tudum website Tuesday […]

Grant Denyer left stunned after meeting Deal or No Deal contestant twice his size: 'I look like a goddamn ventriloquist doll'

Grant Denyer was left shocked on Tuesday night when he welcomed a very special contestant onto Deal or No Deal.

US rapper Kanye West sued over non-payment, calling employees ‘slaves’

PETALING JAYA, July 2 — Kanye West has been named in a suit filed in a US District Court, along with his former chief of...

‘Industry': Kit Harington Is A Tech Energy Giant With Great Abs In New Trailer

HBO has released the official teaser for the third season of the HBO Original drama series Industry debuting Aug. 11 at 9 p.m. on HBO. The drama gives an insider's view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment of international […]

BTS member, Jin, to be 2024 Paris Olympics torchbearer, HYBE says “will confirm soon”

PETALING JAYA, July 2 — Jin of K-Pop boyband BTS will be a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics. South Korean news...

Matthew Perry's personal wealth stood at $1.5M when he died

Perry created a will in 2009 saying he wanted to leave 'a majority of his belongings' to the Alvy Singer Living Trust he created, named after Woody Allen's 1977 Annie Hall character.

“Beverly Hills Cop”’s Bronson Pinchot Says Film Brought Overnight Fame and Death Threats: ‘I Wasn’t Ready’ (Exclusive)

The actor makes a hilarious return to the Eddie Murphy franchise in the Netflix movie 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'

‘Blade Runner 2099': Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, Katelyn Rose Downey & Daniel Rigby Join Michelle Yeoh & Hunter Schafer In Prime Video Sci-Fi Series

The cast of Blade Runner 2099 is coming together. Dimitri Abold (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), Lewis Gribben (Somewhere Boy), Katelyn Rose Downey (The Nun II) and Daniel Rigby (Renegade Nell) are joining stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer on the Alcon Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios action-thriller as series regulars. Johnny […]

Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Starring Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega Will Open the Venice Film Festival

The 'Beetlejuice' sequel will have its world premiere at the festival on Aug. 28

These Gabrielle Union Movies Will Make You Want to Grab a Pair of Pom-Poms

We totally forgot she starred in Bring It On!

Keith Lee responds to mix-up with Taraji P. Henson at BET Awards in since-deleted social media post

Keith Lee, 27, responded with righteous indignation on Monday to a mix-up with Taraji P. Henson, 53, during the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

Max Bowden shows off surprising talent worlds away from Ben Mitchell

Actor Max Bowden, who will star as Jack Firebrace in the forthcoming tour of Sebastian Faulks's epic First World War story of love and loss Birdsong, and folk musician James Findlay, have recorded their version of the traditional folk song I Would That All The Wars They Were Over, released to mark the anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

Lindsay Lohan Says Returning to Disney Studio Lot for ‘Freaky Friday 2' Is Like Being ‘a Little Kid Again' as It's Where She Filmed ‘Parent Trap,' ‘Herbie' and More

Lindsay Lohan recently told ABC’s “Nightline” that returning to the Disney lot to film “Freaky Friday 2” has her feeling like a little kid again as it’s the place where she filmed not only the original “Freaky Friday” but also some of her biggest hits like her breakthrough role in 1998’s “The Parent Trap.” Lohan […]

Simon Cowell reveals surprise call from Harry Styles where the singer reminisced about the 'great times' had in One Direction - after two other band members 'unfollowed the talent scout on social media'

The talent scout, 64, created the boy-band - made up of Harry, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - in 2010 on ITV 's The X Factor.

‘Jackpot!' Trailer: Awkwafina, John Cena Win A Deadly Lottery In Paul Feig Action-Comedy

Amazon MGM Studios just dropped the trailer for Jackpot!, the upcoming action-comedy starring Awkwafina, John Cena and Simu Liu. Jackpot! debuts on Prime Video August 15. Directed by Paul Feig, Jackpot! stars Awkwafina as Katie, a wannabe actor who, in 2030, wins the lucrative, multi-billion-dollar “Grand Lottery” jackpot. She has until sundown to collect her […]

20 HBO Shows You Totally Forgot Existed

Some of these may deserve a revisit.

Jennifer Garner is DONE being a 'marriage counsellor' to ex-husband Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez - and wants to step away from the 'circus' after 'painful' realization

Garner, 52, and Affleck, 51 have been pictured together in recent weeks amid mounting speculation his two-year marriage to Lopez, 54, is on 'shaky ground.'

Mavericks cancel shows after Raul Malo's heartbreaking diagnosis

The band cancelled several upcoming shows and rescheduled others as their frontman revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer after getting checked out during a 'health kick' on tour.

‘Despicable Me' movies ranked worst to best

The “Despicable Me” franchise began in 2010 with the first animated film from creators/writers Sergio Pablos, Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. The story focuses on a former supervillain turned secret agent named Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), and his adorable yellow sidekicks, the Minions. The original movie raked in $251.7 million in the United States […]

All About Clay Aiken's Son Parker Foster Aiken

'American Idol' alum Clay Aiken welcomed his first and only child, Parker, in 2008

The tragic downfall of Marion Jones: from the podium to the prison

‘MaXXXine' Star Mia Goth on Toplining Ti West's Slasher Trilogy: "It Changed Me Forever"

Much has been made about how filmmaker Ti West has reinvented and refreshed the slasher genre by paying homage to the classics in his A24 trilogy X, Pearl and the upcoming MaXXXine. His leading lady, Mia Goth, agrees with the positive praise and adds that the back-to-back-to-back gigs have also reshaped something else - her […]

Actors who didn't make it until later in their lives

These days it seems like everyone rockets to fame before they finish puberty, but if you think you’re too old to achieve A-list status, think again. Check out this gallery to see the actors who received the recognition they deserved well into their lives.

Michael Jackson Movie Will 'Shine a Different Light' on the 'Complicated' Star, Says Colman Domingo

“It's gonna surprise people what we're gonna do with this film,” teased ‘Michael’ actor Colman Domingo

Game of Thrones and House of Dragon cast members who support Palestine

Fans will see their beloved characters in a whole new light.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage has been 'over for months'... amid claims the couple are 'on the edge of divorce'

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage has been 'over for months' now, according to a new report.

Bodybuilder Cíntia Goldani dies at 36: Controversy over the cause of her death

Was Florence Pugh filming Marvel’s 'Thunderbolts*' in KL? We piece together the clues

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Was British actress Florence Pugh filming the upcoming superhero film Thunderbolts* in Kuala Lump...

J.Lo and Ben Affleck are 'selling off art work' from inside $60M home

Jennifer Lopez and estranged husband Ben Affleck - who have not been pictured together in almost one month - are reportedly selling off art work from inside their home.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price slams push for Voice-style Indigenous body

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has accused the Greens of ignoring the wishes of Australians by pushing down the path of the Voice, which was rejected last year.

The 25 Best Prequel Movies of All Time

It may seem like prequels are a modern Hollywood fad, but the concept of telling a story that takes place before another story goes back centuries — to the historical plays of William Shakespeare and before that, to the realm of Arthurian legends (Heck, for all we know "Gilgamesh: The Beginning" is still out there somewhere, waiting to be rediscovered). The point is, prequels may be trendy — we sure do seem to be getting more of them lately —...

Tom Hiddleston sprints down London's South Bank at 17mph as he is seen filming season 2 of The Night Manager for the first time

It was a long night for the Loki actor, 43, as he filmed the tense outdoor scene at 4am in the morning.

‘Wednesday' Season 2 Set to Become ‘Largest Production' Ever Shot in Ireland

One of the worst kept secrets in Ireland’s film and TV sector has been official confirmed by the local industry body - that the second season of “Wednesday” is now shooting in the country. The hit Netflix show - produced by Amazon MGM Studios - became a smash hit in 2023, with season one (which shot in Romania) […]

Rapper son of Mark Duggan whose death sparked London riots faces jail

The drill rapping son of Mark Duggan whose death started the London riots faces jail after his DNA was found on a semi-automatic pistol.

Shailene Woodley Reacts to 16 Years Since “Secret Life of the American Teenager ”Premiered: 'We're This Old Already?'

The series — which ran for five seasons and also starred Daren Kagasoff, Megan Park and Francia Raisa — premiered on July 1, 2008

Frameline Film Festival Announces 2024 Winners: ‘National Anthem' and ‘Fragments of a Life Loved' Take Top Honors

The Frameline Film Festival has announced the winners from its 2024 program. The top honors went to Luke Gilford's “National Anthem,” which took home the Outstanding First Feature Award, and Chloé Barreau's “Fragments of a Life Loved,” which won Outstanding Documentary Feature. Frameline, the world's largest and longest-running LGBTQ film festival, ran from June 19–29, […]

No hard feelings then? Axed MasterChef Australia star Matt Preston steps out with current judge Sofia Levin in Melbourne

A pair of past and present MasterChef judges were spotted out and about in Melbourne last week.

Megan Thee Stallion Talks Special UGK Feature, Working With ‘Twin' Victoria Monét on Album Commentary

The rapper dives into a handful of Megan songs on a new track-by-track experience for Amazon Music

These Jennifer Garner Movies Made Us Love Her So Much More

13 Going on 30 came out 20 years ago!

Star singers who hate their own songs

So many successful artists, so many popular songs. You would think that these singers would be immensely pleased with their own success and flattered by the adulation of their fans. But all is not as it seems… Check out this gallery to find out which artists truly hate their own songs!

Tearful Hayley Palmer, 42, says she's having counselling for 'betrayal trauma' after having 'flashbacks' following her split from The Chase's Mark Labbett, 59, - as she reveals the one painful thing he did after the split

TV presenter Hayley Palmer has admitted she's having counselling for 'betrayal trauma' after splitting from The Chase star Mark Labbett, aka The Beast.

'Stupid!': Kevin De Bruyne's disgraceful gesture after France-Belgium

“Twin Peaks” Star Lara Flynn Boyle Was a Tabloid Target for Years. The Attention Helped Land Her a New Movie (Exclusive)

The actress opens up about her new dark comedy ‘Mother, Couch,’ her happy marriage and ageism in Hollywood

'The Morning Show' Season 4 Adds Jeremy Irons in Major Role

Jeremy Irons is joining the cast of "The Morning Show" Season 4. The Academy Award and Emmy-winning actor will play Martin Levy, Alex's (Jennifer Aniston) father. The star joins a Season 4 cast that also includes Academy, BAFTA and César Award-winner Marion Cotillard. More to come … The post 'The Morning Show' Season 4 Adds Jeremy Irons in Major Role appeared first on TheWrap.

Miranda Cosgrove is 'not entirely sure' if she was in the “Lilo & Stitch ”TV series

“If I was, it was just maybe one line? But I don’t think I was.”

The top 8 Netflix films for July rated by Rotten Tomatoes

From a fake hit man, a speedy superhuman to the first-ever Black congresswoman, MailOnline have put together the top 8 films on Netflix with top ratings from Rotten Tomatoes.

15 of Most Awkward 'American Idol' Moments Ever

These are downright