Ma: Horror Thriller, Starring Oscar Winner Octavia (The Help) Spencer, Directed by Tate Taylor

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (The Help) is reuniting with director Tate Taylor on Ma, a combo of horror movie and psychological thriller.

Hollywood 2018: James Franco Removed from Vanity Fair Cover

James Franco sat for a photo shoot and interview and was to be featured in Annie Leibovitz-shot portfolio. He was removed from the cover digitally, however, due to allegations of sexual misconduct that surfaced after his Golden Globe win for The Disaster Artist.

Jackson, Peter: New WWI Docu to Mark Centennial

Peter Jackson (Oscar winner of “The Lord of the Rings”) is making a new documentary about World War I to mark the centennial of the war’s end, using archives of the BBC and London’s Imperial War Museum.

Pale Blue Dot: Natalie Portman to Replace Withersoon

Natalie Portman will replace Reese Witherspoon Fox Searchlight’s drama Pale Blue Dot.

Hollywood Scandals: Franco, James–N.Y. Times Cancels Event due to Sexual Misconduct

A N.Y. Times event for James Franco, who won best actor Golden Globe Sunday, has been canceled, two days after he was accused on social media of sexual misconduct.