franchises
Scarlett Johansson begged to be in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise: 'I can get eaten by whatever!'
From superheroes to dinosaurs. Scarlett Johansson confirmed she will be starring in Universal’s newest “Jurassic World” movie — after begging for a role in the franchise for a decade. "I'm such...
Pizza Hut abruptly shutters 15 locations, 120 more seen in danger of closure
Pizza Hut shut down more than a dozen restaurants amid a bitter legal dispute with a franchisee based in the Midwest.
Greenpeace’s war on kids, terrorism for tots and other commentary
“A Philippines court made the decision to block the growing of Golden Rice,” grumbles Zion Lights at Spiked, “following campaigns led by Greenpeace” to discredit the genetically modified grain.
McDonald's franchisees demand help with $5 value meal: 'Simply not enough profit to discount 30%'
McDonald's franchisees warned their narrow profit margins won't allow them to sustain value deals without financial help from corporate management.
McDonald's franchisee claims company is trying to boot him from his 37 locations
McDonald's "is wrongfully scheming" to oust George Michell, and "to steal the value of his businesses from him," he said in a lawsuit.
California fast-food franchisees worried they'll lose customers to Chili's, Applebee's because of $20 minimum wage
Harsh Ghai -- who owns about 180 Burger King, Taco Bell and Popeyes restaurants across California -- predicted that he's also "gonna start to compete with" casual dining restaurants and...
Jackie Chan, 70, responds to concerns about his health after alarming photos
Don't worry, he's still kicking.
Tom Cruise has been pitched a 'Top Gun 3' storyline — but is too 'busy' with other projects
Looks like "Top Gun 3" is about to take off.
Pierce Brosnan weighs in on Aaron Taylor-Johnson's rumored James Bond casting, shares advice
British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly been "formerly offered" the role of the iconic martini-sipping secret agent.
Bloody Tom Cruise sprints through London with wild hair in 'Mission: Impossible 8' set photos
It's impossible not to marvel at Tom Cruise's stamina.
'Beetlejuice 2' first look is here with Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder
Regarding watching Michael Keaton get back into costume, Tim Burton said, "He just got back into it...sort of like demon possession."
British actor 'formally offered' the chance to play James Bond: report
Have they finally found the next martini-sipping secret agent?
'Star Wars' vet Billy Dee Williams has blunt reaction to Donald Glover's Lando Calrissian: 'I created that character'
"I don't see [Donald Glover] ... I mean, when it comes to Lando Calrissian there's only one Lando Calrissian. I created the character." -- Billy Dee Williams
'Star Wars' actor Michael Culver dead at 85
The British actor died on Feb. 27 and suffered from health issues throughout his life.
A Tobey Maguire 'Spider-Man' stand-alone film may be on the way
Call the Daily Bugle. Tobey Maguire, who swung around New York as Peter Parker in four “Spider-Man” films over 22 years, could be donning the old spandex suit once again...
'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd in mental health facility after psychotic break, mom reveals
Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in "Episode I — The Phantom Menace," was admitted to a mental health facility after suffering a psychotic break in March 2023.
Neve Campbell returns for 'Scream 7' after salary dispute — and major production shakeups
Sidney Prescott’s not done screaming.
Thank God the lobotomized 'Fast & Furious' franchise is ending
“Riding in Cars with Buffoons” is finally coming to an end.
Jeremy Renner gives update on Marvel status after life-threatening snowplow accident
He's ready to grab his bow and arrow.
McDonald's spinoff CosMc's draws more than twice the traffic of a regular restaurant
CosMc's, the drive-thru-only concept McDonald's debuted just outside of Chicago last month, saw more than double the amount of traffic than a typical Golden Arches restaurant chainwide in December 2023,...