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Fans have been waiting a long time for Elle Woods' return to the big screen ... and Reese Witherspoon says they shouldn't give up hope.

In a new interview with Bustle, the actress was asked if "Legally Blonde 3" could still happen in the future ... to which she replied, "Absolutely. It’s a whole world that we want to build with this character."

She thinks a third installment would create a similar cultural impact as "Barbie," saying ... "There's a feeling that women want to rally around these characters that were part of their childhood and celebrate the idea that Elle Woods is more than the color pink. She's part of your identity of self-worth and accomplishment."

DreamWorks dropped the first trailer for its upcoming animated feature "Forgotten Island" on Wednesday ... and it looks like viewers are in for a fast-paced, colorful, emotional roller coaster.

The film stars H.E.R. -- AKA Gabi Wilson -- and Liza Soberano as childhood besties Jo and Raissa, who are all grown up and about to separate for school.

On their last night together, they fall through a magical portal that dumps them on the Forgotten Island, where they start losing memories of their friendship ... and each other.

Robert Pattinson is sounding off on the age-old "Twilight" debate. For about two decades, fans of the books and the movie adaptations have been divided between Team Edward and Team Jacob ... and now Edward himself is weighing in.

In a video posted Wednesday, RP and Zendaya were chatting with Canal+ to plug their new movie, "The Drama," when the interviewer asked the classic question ... Jacob or Edward?

Zendaya didn't hesitate, declaring ... "I'm Team Edward all day. Let's go." Robert jokingly scoffed at the question, exclaiming ... "No one's Team Jacob!"

Stephen Colbert's late-night TV show may be coming to an end this year, but he's still booked and busy ... and his newest project is gonna be a huge deal to 'Lord of the Rings' fans.

On Tuesday, the talk show host announced -- in a video with 'LOTR' filmmaker Peter Jackson -- he'll be writing and developing the script for a new spin-off movie ... and he's "pretty happy" about it.

Stephen said the project will tell the story of a section of chapters from "The Fellowship of the Ring" -- specifically Chapters 3 through 8 -- that were omitted from the 2001 film.

Kevin DiCicco -- the creator of "Air Bud," who had fallen on hard times in recent years -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Kevin's brother Mark tells TMZ ... Kevin passed away Saturday after spending some time in hospice.

We're told Kevin smoked a lot, and he developed advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He died in San Diego, California.

Paris Jackson slammed the two executors running Michael Jackson’s estate and trashed some of the production decisions behind the upcoming biopic in the process … but a lawyer for the estate scoffed at her complaints and called them “without merit.”

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Paris has been fighting with John Branca and John McClain -- the principal figures managing MJ’s estate since the pop star died in 2009 -- over financial matters ... and now she's blasting them over the upcoming biopic Michael.

Paris has spoken out about the film in the past, and it seems she is not over her gripes with it. MJ’s daughter says she wishes those involved in the film well, but “that does not change potential concerns” she has with the estate’s involvement. She claims Branca used his position as producer to cast A-list actor Miles Teller to play himself, but questioned the move, saying it's "unclear how this peculiar and presumably costly casting decision will result in commensurate box office receipts."

She also says Branca’s lack of experience producing' films “may be the root of reports that the estate has had to fund tens of millions of dollars in reshoots after the terms of a well-known settlement agreement prevented the production from using substantial amounts of footage already shot.” Paris said she was concerned it was a “botched production on a” 3.5-hour biopic “which the estate has reportedly invested at least some, if not all of the $150 million budget, is troubling, to say the least.”

Quentin Tarantino has picked his next project, and he's bringing Sly Stallone on to co-direct what sounds like an awesome, 1930s-type series ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the series is set in the '30s, and it will be super authentic. It'll be shot in black and white, using 1930s cameras.

It's a 6-part series featuring gangsters, showgirls, boxing, and music.

Rebel Wilson says she's dealing with multiple lawsuits ... and now she's firing back at the man she says is funding them.

Rebel went OFF in a series of posts on her Instagram Stories, slamming billionaire Sir Len Blavatnik, alleging he neglected to help her when she called out what she deemed to be bad behavior on set.

Remember ... Gregor Cameron, Vince Holden, and Amanda Ghost -- producers on Rebel's directorial debut "The Deb" -- filed a defamation lawsuit against Rebel after she claimed they embezzled $900,000 from the film's budget and said Ghost sexually harassed the film's lead actress, Charlotte MacInnes. Sources close to Ghost adamantly deny these claims.

Jonathan Cheban -- AKA Foodgod -- says he’s not holding Timothée Chalamet's controversial opera and ballet comments against him.

We got Cheban out Saturday night at Philipp Plein's Oscar party, and he told our camera he's not mad at Timothée over the hot take ... even though the actor has been catching a lot of backlash for the remarks.

Foodgod says he's aware Timothée has been getting plenty of criticism online, but he makes it clear he’s got no issue with him personally. In fact, he tells us he still thinks Timothée is a great actor.

It's Friday the 13th ... so what better day to find out a new film in the popular slasher franchise may be on the way?!

Here's the deal ... there hasn't been a 'Jason' film in several years ... and we're told it's all been a matter of rights issues -- both between the two creators and two major studios. But it seems those issues will likely be resolved ... and a new film project is being crafted.

Franchise co-creator Sean Cunningham tells TMZ ... a film treatment for an "old school" Jason flick is done ... and he's hopeful that, with the mega-merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount, the project will gain serious traction because he says both studios have rights --and that's been a major hurdle.

A public relations team working for Rebel Wilson allegedly plotted to take down a Hollywood producer by accusing her of sex trafficking ... and they might've been caught on audio doing it.

A new recording allegedly captures Jed Wallace, the head of a crisis public relations firm, telling publicist Melissa Nathan to claim Amanda Ghost -- a co-producer on Wilson's film "The Deb" -- worked as a "madame," procuring young girls for sex with rich men.

Take a listen for yourself ... Wallace suggests exposing Ghost as the "new Heidi Fleiss" ... who, of course, infamously ran a Hollywood prostitution ring in the early '90s.

The Michael Jackson biopic is getting a companion album … and the track list doesn’t disappoint!

After all … if you’re making a movie about the "King of Pop," that soundtrack has to deliver.

Sony Music announced on Friday that “Michael” will be released alongside a 13-track collection of the biggest songs from MJ’s career … from his Jackson 5 chart-toppers to his solo smashes.

That makes sense … since the film follows the singer’s life on and off the stage, going all the way back to his days fronting the family band. He's played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the highly anticipated biopic.

Doja Cat is changing her tune about Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments.

ICYMI ... the rapper recently slammed TC in a now-deleted TikTok after he said "no one cares" about ballet and opera.

But she admitted in a new clip that she was really just "virtue signaling" and is now taking the whole thing back.

That's how it's done!

"KPop Demon Hunters" is officially getting a sequel ... so HUNTR/X fans better dust off those light sticks -- not that they ever put them away.

Netflix dropped the news on Thursday, posting on X ... "IT'S OFFICIAL HUNTERS -- KPOP DEMON HUNTERS will return for a sequel written and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans."

Janet Jackson's smack in the middle of a heated battle with her brother Jermaine Jackson, and other family members, over the biopic, "Michael," and the feud all comes down to envy ... TMZ has learned.

One source closely tied to the family tells us, Michael Jackson's siblings first got into it during a phone call on the heels of the whole family getting together in L.A. last week to screen the movie, which hits theaters next month.

We're told Janet was very critical of the film, while Jermaine loudly applauded. It's worth noting Jermaine's son Jaafar stars as Michael ... but their conflict appears to run deeper than just the movie. The source says, "Janet's always been insanely jealous of Michael, and her career is in the toilet."

Quentin Tarantino is making it crystal clear how he really feels about Rosanna Arquette criticizing his filmmaking ... and, turns out, he's got a few criticisms for her, too.

Tarantino slammed Rosanna for a "lack of class, no less honor” after she recently called him out for using the N-word in his films.

QT fired back Monday in a statement to Deadline, writing ... "I hope the publicity you’re getting from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth disrespecting me and a film I remember quite clearly you were thrilled to be a part of?”

ICYMI ... the actress -- who had a minor role in Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" -- slammed the director while chatting with The Sunday Times, calling him "racist and creepy."

Rosanna tore into the filmmaker -- and the industry -- for letting him get away with using the slur, saying ... "I cannot stand that he has been given a hall pass."

This isn't the first time Tarantino has defended using the N-word in his movies.

Back in 2022 he went on “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace” and told critics to not even bother watching his films, saying ... "If you have a problem with my movies then they aren’t the movies to go see."

In recent years, QT has been taking heat from a bunch of stars.

Remember ... "The Office" alum Zach Woods ripped into him after the director absolutely trashed actors Paul Dano, Owen Wilson, and Matthew Lillard.

And in 2024, George Clooney was also beefing with Tarantino ... telling him to "f*** off" when the filmmaker called him washed up.