Summary: After remaining dormant for most of the past year “Godzilla vs. Kong” revived the box office with the best opening weekend since the COVID-19 pandemic bega. The monster movie has taken in over $350 million globally despite being available on HBO Max. in $38 million despite being available on HBO Max. Does this mean big blockbuster movies can open day-and-date and score big even if they’re available online via a streamer? Uh, no.<br> Meanwhile, politics is stressing out Hollywood. Whether it’s human rights issues in China or voting rights issues in Georgia, Hollywood is not happy about being forced to take sides.<br> Of course we also cover some of the week’s top entertainment headlines including producer Scott Rudin being exposed as a bully after decades of bad behavior, “Game of Thrones” may be headed to Broadway and singer Lil Nas X stirs up some controversy with his latest chart topper.<br> <br> <br> ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Tops $350 Million at Global Box Office<br> <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/godzilla-vs-kong-box-office-1234948917/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://variety.com/2021/film/news/godzilla-vs-kong-box-office-1234948917/</a><br> China Box Office: ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ Knocked Down Again by Local Comedy ‘Sister’<br> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-godzilla-vs-kong-knocked-down-again-by-local-comedy-sister" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-godzilla-vs-kong-knocked-down-again-by-local-comedy-sister</a><br> Netflix Buys ‘Knives Out’ Sequels for $450m<br> <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/netflix-buys-knives-out-sequels-450-million-1234941995/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://variety.com/2021/film/news/netflix-buys-knives-out-sequels-450-million-1234941995/</a><br> DGA Awards: Chloe Zhao Wins for Nomadland<br> <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/news/dga-awards-winners-list-directors-guild-1234948698/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://variety.com/2021/film/news/dga-awards-winners-list-directors-guild-1234948698/</a><br> ‘Nomadland’ Wins Big at Diverse BAFTAs<br> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/11/movies/baftas-winners-nomadland-zhao.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/11/movies/baftas-winners-nomadland-zhao.html</a><br> SAG Awards 2021: ‘Trial of the Chicago 7,’ ‘The Crown,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Win Big<br> <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/2021-sag-awards-show-winners-list-1234627755/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/2021-sag-awards-show-winners-list-1234627755/</a><br> Scott Rudin’s Ex-Staffers Speak Out on Abusive Behavior<br> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/everyone-just-knows-hes-an-absolute-monster-scott-rudins-ex-staffers-speak-out-on-abusive-behavior" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/everyone-just-knows-hes-an-absolute-monster-scott-rudins-ex-staffers-speak-out-on-abusive-behavior</a><br> After Scott Rudin Bullying Exposé, There Are Mostly Crickets<br> <a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-theater-scott-rudin-50906cef1770db71278220f8565e0a04" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/business-theater-scott-rudin-50906cef1770db71278220f8565e0a04</a><br> ‘Coming 2 America’ Repeats as Nielsen Streaming Leader<br> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/coming-2-america-repeats-nielsen-streaming-leader" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/coming-2-america-repeats-nielsen-streaming-leader</a><br> Supreme Court Backs FCC, Allows Relaxed Media-Ownership Limits<br> <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-01/supreme-court-rules-fcc-can-relax-media-ownership-rules" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https:/...</a>
