Hollywood

At the height of the NFT craze, a bold new promise captured the imagination of filmmakers and investors alike:What if movies could be financed by the blockchain?What if fans could own pieces of their favorite films—and profit from them? For a brief, dizzying moment in the early 2020s, NFT-driven film financing was hailed as the future of Hollywood.Studios, indie filmmakers, and Web3 startups scrambled to tokenize scripts, characters, and production rights, hoping to tap into an ocean of crypto wealth. But as the hype faded and reality set in, many of these ambitious projects flopped spectacularly—leaving behind a trail of broken promises, furious investors, unfinished films, and hard lessons about the limits of decentralized dreams. Let’s unpack the rise and rapid fall of NFT-based film...

At 81 years old, Danny Trejo remains one of the most remarkable and recognizable figures in Hollywood. With a face that tells a thousand stories and a presence that commands every frame, Trejo is far more than a character actor — he is a living symbol of resilience, redemption, and relentless transformation. From his violent youth and years in prison to his unlikely rise as a cult film icon, restaurateur, and community advocate, Danny Trejo’s life reads like a Hollywood screenplay — only more raw, more brutal, and more inspiring. As we celebrate Trejo’s 81st birthday, we look back at the man, the myth, and the force of nature who has become much more than an actor. He is a voice for the voiceless, a symbol of survival, and one of the most fascinating public figures of the last half-centur...