Entertainment
Entertainment covers film, television, streaming, music and celebrity news for readers choosing what to watch and following the business behind it. New reporting is published daily, and the archive holds 136 articles. Coverage moves from major events such as the 2026 MTV VMAs to changes inside entertainment companies, including a third round of job cuts at Disney. Film reporting follows releases, casting and studio plans, including an Avengers Endgame re-release. The section combines audience facing coverage with reporting on commissions, cancellations, restructuring and deals, giving readers a view of both what appears on screens and stages and the industry decisions that determine what gets made.
Recurring threads include new releases and critical reception, streaming decisions, box office results, awards, casting, deals and industry restructuring. Readers can follow individual projects from announcement onward, including Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway in Verity, as well as executive and creative moves such as a Shawn Levy move to Disney. Streaming coverage tracks commissions, renewals, cancellations and returning performers, including a Lindsay Lohan return to Netflix. The section also reports obituaries of people who shaped film, television, music and related industries. Together, these strands help readers follow both individual titles and the companies, careers and business decisions surrounding entertainment.
What You Will Find In Entertainment
- Entertainment combines viewing focused coverage with reporting on the companies, deals and decisions behind film, television and music.
- Readers can follow releases, critical reception, box office performance and awards as separate parts of the same industry.
- Streaming coverage tracks commissions, renewals and cancellations alongside the broader strategies of entertainment companies.
- Casting and deal reporting helps readers follow projects and careers as they move through the entertainment business.
- Obituaries place the work of influential industry figures within the film, television and music worlds they helped shape.
Other Mommy Leads Weekend Box Office With $3.6 Million in Previews as The Social Reckoning Struggles
Other Mommy earns $3.6 million in Thursday previews as The Social Reckoning struggles. Jessica Chastain discusses the horror film and its viral trailer.
Pretty Little Liars Star Keegan Allen Robbed and Assaulted at Gunpoint in West Hollywood
Pretty Little Liars actor Keegan Allen says he was robbed at gunpoint in West Hollywood. Sheriff’s deputies confirm an October 8 attack and ongoing investigation.
Avatar: Seven Havens Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 as Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos Is Announced
Avatar: Seven Havens is renewed for Books 3 and 4 at Paramount+, while Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos is announced alongside new games, books and a podcast.
Colin Donnell Returning to Chicago Med as Dr. Connor Rhodes for Two Episodes Starting December 9
Colin Donnell returns as Dr. Connor Rhodes in Chicago Med’s December 9 fall finale for a two-episode appearance involving a young heart patient and risky surgery.
The Batman Part II Pauses Production as Matt Reeves Steps Away
The Batman Part II has paused production as Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter, with its February 2028 release date still in place.
Sicario 3 Is Moving Ahead With Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin
Sicario 3 is moving ahead with Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin returning, while Padraic McKinley is set to direct.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” debuts at No. 1 on the Hot 100, giving her a 16th chart-topper as four Encore tracks enter the top five.
Sass Jordan, Canadian Rock Singer and Canadian Idol Judge, Dies at 65
Canadian rock singer-songwriter Sass Jordan has died at 65 after a career spanning hit albums, a Juno win and six seasons on Canadian Idol.
Taylor Swift crashes Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue as her “literal therapist”
Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson in her Saturday Night Live monologue as her “literal therapist,” then brought a birthday cake. Here is what happened.
Aaron Sorkin says it “never occurred” to him Jesse Eisenberg would skip The Social Reckoning
Aaron Sorkin explains why Jesse Eisenberg did not return for The Social Reckoning, and Jeremy Strong talks Zuckerberg and method acting ahead of Oct. 9.
Tom Cruise “so proud” of Digger as del Toro defends it and the box office stays under $10M
Tom Cruise says he is “so proud” of Digger and Guillermo del Toro defends it, as estimates put the opening near $8 million and Verity leads the weekend.
Tony Gilroy says Paramount-Warner Bros. merger will “destroy” a “healthy” business
Tony Gilroy told Variety at the Behemoth! NYFF premiere that the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger will destroy a healthy business. Here is what he said.
Paramount-Warner Bros. will be called Skydance: both HBO Max and Paramount+ survive, De Luca and Abdy out
The merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance. HBO Max and Paramount+ both stay, Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy exit, George Cheeks takes the TV studios. What we know.
Digger heads for one of 2026’s biggest box-office flops as Tom Cruise’s Warner Bros. swing opens around $10 million
Digger box office: Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s R-rated comedy is tracking at $10-15 million for its opening weekend against a $160-180 million budget, per CBC, Variety and Deadline.
Michael Douglas admits secret romance with Kathleen Turner on Romancing the Stone; Turner responds: “Good heavens”
Michael Douglas reveals in his memoir One Helluva Ride that he and Kathleen Turner had a secret relationship while filming Romancing the Stone in 1984. Turner’s response and what the excerpt says.
Michael J. Fox promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada for Parkinson’s advocacy
Michael J. Fox was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall on Friday for his Parkinson’s advocacy. What he said, who else was honoured and what the rank means.
Amazon Renews ‘Neagley’ for Season 2 After Strong Prime Video Debut
Amazon renews Reacher spin-off Neagley for Season 2 after reporting 40 million viewers and a strong international audience.
Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ Trailer Reveals a Haunted New Take on Scrooge
Johnny Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in Paramount’s horror-tinged Ebenezer trailer, directed by Ti West and opening Nov. 13.
‘American Horror Story: 13’ Sets Franchise Streaming Premiere Record
American Horror Story: 13 posted the franchise’s biggest streaming season premiere with 4 million views in four days.
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Trailer Pits Dexter Against Two Rival Killers
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 adds Brian Cox and Dan Stevens as rival killers in a new trailer ahead of its Oct. 30 Paramount+ return.
Sophia Bush Reveals She Married Ashlyn Harris in Private 2025 Ceremony
Sophia Bush reveals in her memoir that she and Ashlyn Harris married privately in upstate New York in summer 2025, with Harris’s children present.
Verity Movie: Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway Thriller Draws Tough Reviews
Verity stars Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett in Colleen Hoover’s erotic thriller adaptation. Here’s what critics say and when it opens.
Ariana Madix to Star in Peacock Sci-Fi Series Future Housewives
Ariana Madix will star in and executive produce Future Housewives, a Peacock sci-fi series in development from Brannon Braga and Seth MacFarlane.
John Grover, James Bond and 2001: A Space Odyssey Film Editor, Dies at 87
John Grover, the English film editor who worked on six James Bond movies, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Doctor Zhivago, has died at age 87.
Digger reviews split sharply over Tom Cruise’s climate crisis satire
Digger reviews are sharply divided as Tom Cruise stars in Alejandro G. Inarritu’s eco-satire, which opened around 50 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Six Flags permanently closes X2 roller coaster after injury claims
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed X2 after injury claims, following its July shutdown and reports of serious brain injuries.
Charlie Sheen new show Happy Jack reunites him with Martin Sheen
Charlie Sheen will return to television with Martin Sheen in Happy Jack, AMC’s first multi-camera comedy, with the series set to premiere in 2027.
Disney layoffs continue with third round of job cuts in 2026
Disney is cutting a few hundred more jobs in its third layoff round of 2026, with HR and IT among the departments affected by the latest cuts.
Taylor Swift VMAs Record Grows as Bebe Rexha Recalls Her Support
Taylor Swift became the most successful artist in VMAs history as Bebe Rexha recalled how Swift reached out after her 2019 Grammys dress struggle.
Shawn Levy Disney Deal Explained as Stranger Things Era Nears Its End
Shawn Levy and 21 Laps will move from Netflix to Disney’s 20th Television in 2027, as the Duffer Brothers separately set up at Paramount.
Lindsay Lohan Netflix Movie Return to You Reunites Her With Mark Waters
Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding will star in Netflix romance Return to You, with Mean Girls and Freaky Friday director Mark Waters directing.
Avengers Endgame Box Office Rerelease Tops Crowded Weekend With $86M Global
Avengers Endgame: Encore returned with $26 million domestic and $86 million worldwide, leading a busy weekend at the North American box office.
Netflix Renews The Beast in Me for Season 2 With Claire Danes
Netflix renews The Beast in Me for Season 2 with Claire Danes returning, as Howard Gordon signs an overall deal to develop new series for the streamer.
Netflix Kids Slate Adds Sesame Street Movie and Gabby’s Dollhouse Spinoff
Netflix unveils its 2026 kids slate with a new Sesame Street movie, Doozie’s Doghouse, preschool series, games and more Gabby’s Dollhouse programming.
Musk Trailer Reveals Alex Gibney’s Four-Hour Elon Musk Documentary
Bleecker Street releases the trailer for Musk, Alex Gibney’s nearly four-hour Elon Musk documentary, ahead of its October 9, 2026 theatrical release.
2026 MTV VMAs Preview: How to Watch, Performers and Dolly Parton Tribute
The 2026 MTV VMAs air September 27 on CBS, MTV and Paramount+, with Madonna performing, Kacey Musgraves honoring Dolly Parton, and Snoop Dogg hosting.
Harvey Weinstein gets 15 years as California resentencing awaits
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in New York after his 2025 retrial and next faces resentencing in a separate California sex crime case.
Taylor Swift new single Patient Zero set for Friday release
Taylor Swift has announced new single Patient Zero for September 25, with standard, acoustic and piano versions plus limited CD singles.
Toy Story 5 Disney Plus streaming starts today in US and Canada
Toy Story 5 begins streaming on Disney+ today, September 23, after a major theatrical run, adding another heavyweight title for home viewers.
The Love Hypothesis hits Prime Video as critics split on rom-com
The Love Hypothesis arrives on Prime Video starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, with critics split over the bestselling romance adaptation.
Paramount clears major antitrust hurdle in Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition
Paramount cleared a major antitrust hurdle for its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition after agreeing to production, jobs and news safeguards.
Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in full Netflix trailer
Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in a new trailer for the Tarantino-scripted, David Fincher-directed film arriving on Netflix in December.
Daredevil: Born Again will end with season three on Disney+
Daredevil: Born Again will end with season three on Disney+, with Charlie Cox returning and the final season set to premiere sometime in 2027.
Line of Fire premieres on NBC after The Voice season launch
Line of Fire has premiered on NBC after The Voice, with Peter Krause and Hope Davis starring in the family-agent drama now streaming on Peacock.
Resident Evil box office: Zach Cregger’s reboot opens to $60 million, a franchise record
Resident Evil opened to an estimated $60 million in the US and Canada, the biggest debut in the franchise and a personal best for director Zach Cregger.
TIFF 2026 People’s Choice Award goes to La Bola Negra as the festival wraps
La Bola Negra won the People’s Choice Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, ahead of I Play Rocky and Being Heumann. TIFF closed Sunday.
Sunburn wins Best Canadian Feature at TIFF 2026 with a St James Town blackout story
Sunburn, set during a blackout in Toronto’s St James Town, won Best Canadian Feature Film at TIFF 2026. Smudge the Blades took Best Canadian Discovery.
Ke Huy Quan’s memoir reveals the nearly $100,000 Temple of Doom residuals check that changed his family’s life
Ke Huy Quan’s memoir Never Say Die describes a nearly $100,000 residuals check from Lucasfilm for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Resident Evil opens with franchise-best tracking and top reviews
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot opens today with a projected $40-50M-plus domestic debut and reviews calling it the best-reviewed video-game movie.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story lands on Netflix to mixed reviews
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is now on Netflix. Ella Beatty stars in Ryan Murphy’s fourth anthology installment, which drew mixed-to-negative reviews.
Miley releases Bass Persuades, her 10th album, under a new name
Miley has released Bass Persuades, her 10th studio album, on Atlantic. The dance-pop and post-punk record arrives with a mononymous rebrand.
The Kardashians season 8 trailer shows Kim’s esophagitis diagnosis
The Kardashians season 8 trailer shows Kim Kardashian diagnosed with esophagitis. The Hulu series returns in early October.
Lady Gaga baby reports follow outing with Michael Polansky
Lady Gaga baby reports in People and Page Six follow photos with Michael Polansky and a newborn; the couple has not publicly confirmed the details.
Harry Potter HBO series release date locked for December 25
The Harry Potter HBO series release date is December 25, 2026, as Gary Oldman says a closer adaptation of the books will be “more satisfying” than the films.
Primetime Emmy Awards 2026: FXX package tonight, NBC on Monday
The Primetime Emmy Awards 2026 air Monday on NBC and Peacock with Mariska Hargitay hosting, after tonight's Creative Arts Emmys package on FXX at 8 p.m. ET.
Justin Trudeau production company Hope and Hard Work launches
Justin Trudeau production company Hope and Hard Work launches at TIFF with Katie Telford, developing scripted and unscripted film, TV and other content.
TIFF 2026 Opens With Being Heumann Premiere
TIFF 2026 opens with Being Heumann, Sian Heder's Judy Heumann drama starring Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo, ahead of a Nov. 6 release.
Practical Magic 2 Box Office Eyes $30M-$40M Debut
Practical Magic 2 earns $3.5M-$4M in previews and tracks for a $30M-$40M domestic opening, with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman returning.
Netflix Cancels Ransom Canyon After Two Seasons
Netflix cancels Ransom Canyon after two seasons as Season 2 opens with 4.1M views, down 43% from Season 1, then exits the Top 10.
Jennifer Lawrence Joins Instagram as @jlaw
Jennifer Lawrence joins Instagram as @jlaw, gains millions of followers in hours and goes viral with a deadpan debut and a warning on negative comments.
Wheel of Fortune Fires Longtime Announcer Jim Thornton After Investigation
Sony Pictures Television terminated Jim Thornton after an investigation; his lawyer says he was not arrested or charged.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Closes In on The Force Awakens Box-Office Record
The Sony/Marvel hit is expected to finish Labor Day Monday less than $16 million shy of the domestic record.
Mayday Hits No. 1 on Apple TV as Reynolds-Branagh Chemistry Draws Praise
The Cold War buddy action-comedy premiered Sept. 4 and quickly topped Apple TV in the US, with reviews praising its leads.
Miley Drops ‘Cyrus’ as Bass Persuades Album Rollout Accelerates
Miley has released the title track and video for her 10th album, due Sept. 18 via Atlantic, and announced Hollywood Bowl dates.
Summer Box Office Hits $4.6 Billion, Best US-Canada Run Since Pandemic
US and Canadian summer ticket sales reached $4.6 billion through August 30, with Rentrak data showing a 26% rise from last summer.
Heated Rivalry Season 2 Adds Milla Jovovich, Kevin Zegers and Paul Gross
The Crave and HBO Max queer hockey romance expands its season 2 ensemble as production continues toward a planned spring 2027 debut.
Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader and Tom Waits Join Lincoln in the Bardo
Starburns Industries adds four major names to Duke Johnson’s hybrid adaptation, joining a cast led by Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln.
Practical Magic 2 Sets Post-Labor Day US Release With Bullock and Kidman
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return for Susanne Bier’s sequel, now positioned for a wide US release around September 10-11.
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Cast and Pro Pairings Revealed
Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr. and more are headed to the ballroom as the ABC competition prepares for a two-night September premiere.
Alanis Morissette Lawsuit Alleges Blackmail by Former Tour Manager
A California civil complaint accuses former temporary tour manager Keren Urinov of blackmail-related conduct; the allegations have not been publicly answered.
Marshals Season 2 Trailer Puts Kayce Dutton Back in the Line of Fire
The Yellowstone spin-off returns with Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, renewed threats around Tate and land interests, and a deeper focus on Dutton legacy.
TIFF 2026 Preview: Always Lalisa Leads a Week of Red-Carpet Momentum
Sue Kim’s Lisa documentary makes its world premiere at TIFF as free Rogers red-carpet events in Yorkville open part of the festival experience to the public.
Coyote vs. Acme Box Office Opens at No. 2 With $15.4M
The once-shelved Warner Bros. Discovery film earned an A CinemaScore after Ketchup Entertainment opened it on roughly 3,575 screens.
Tupac Shakur Murder Case: Keffe D Convicted
A Las Vegas jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon after less than three hours.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Nears a Billion Dollars as Emily Wilson Challenges Its Adaptation Choices
Denis Villeneuve is personally calling actors back for the next James Bond audition round, but Amazon MGM has not signed a new 007.
Charles Melton Is in Final Talks to Play Kakashi in Lionsgate’s Live-Action Naruto
Charles Melton is in final negotiations to play Kakashi in Lionsgate’s live-action Naruto, with Team 7 casting still open and no deal announced.
Spider-Man Is Poised for a Fourth Box-Office Weekend at No 1 After Insidious Wins Friday
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is projected to win a fourth weekend despite Insidious topping Friday, while Sony controls the top two spots.
Madonna Leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award Nominations With Eleven
Taylor Swift follows with nine and Best Dance returns after seven years, ahead of a 27 September ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Jason Statham's Mutiny Opens to Mixed Reviews and a 51 Per Cent Rotten Tomatoes Score
Jean-Francois Richet's cargo-ship thriller landed on 21 August with a B+ CinemaScore and critics split over whether the formula still works.
Four Antonello da Messina Panels Vanish From a Sicilian Museum on Italy's Biggest Summer Holiday
Thieves entered the Messina regional museum during the Ferragosto procession and left with works valued at up to 80 million euros.
Spa Weekend Opens in Cinemas as Isla Fisher, Leslie Mann and Anna Faris Chase the Female Hangover
The Palm Springs comedy from The Hangover's writers lands with a starry cast, a chaotic production tale and reviews that range from fond to brutal.
Dave Bautista Is Officially Kratos: Amazon Recasts God of War After Ryan Hurst's On-Set Injury
The Guardians of the Galaxy star replaces Ryan Hurst, who tore a bicep in an on-set stunt; Hurst's scenes will be reshot and filming restarts in 2027.
Julia Stiles and Tatyana Ali Join Dancing With the Stars, as Season 35's Cast Takes Shape Before the Big Reveal
The Save the Last Dance star headlines the early names for season 35, with the full cast to be revealed on Good Morning America on 2 September.
A YouTuber Went Undercover Inside Provo Canyon School — and His Film Lands Just as Utah Shuts It Down
Reckless Ben posed as a student at the facility Paris Hilton says abused her, filming its hiring and restraint practices weeks before its licences ended.
Outer Banks Returns for Its Fifth and Final Season, as the Pogues Mourn JJ and Hunt the Blue Crown One Last Time
All ten episodes of the Netflix hit's farewell season arrived at once, picking up after the loss of JJ in Morocco and the theft of the Blue Crown.
Post Malone Is Engaged to Christy Lee, a Year and a Half After the Romance That Followed His Split From Jamie Park
The rapper proposed in Utah, with the news confirmed through ring photos posted by Lee's best friend after the couple rekindled their romance.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Moving Back to Britain, Six Years After Walking Away
The Sussexes will return to the UK with Archie and Lilibet in the coming weeks, keeping their Montecito home as the family's American chapter closes.
Landman Season 3 Is Confirmed to Start Filming in September, and It Is Staying on Paramount+ Despite Sheridan's Peacock Deal
Cast member James Jordan says cameras roll in September, with production into 2027; Taylor Sheridan's NBCUniversal move leaves the show untouched.
Bad Bunny Will Close a $438 Million World Tour With Two Homecoming Nights in San Juan
The Debi Tirar Mas Fotos tour ends on 22 and 23 August at Estadio Hiram Bithorn, nine months and 55 shows after it began.
Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix and AEG Over the KPop Demon Hunters Name
A band that has toured under the name since the turn of the century says a hit film and its 150-city tour are taking its ticket sales.
Nick Reiner Indicted on Murder Charges in the Deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner
A grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday charges the 32-year-old with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in the December stabbing deaths of his parents; he pleaded not guilty and faces a possible death sentence if convicted.
Tom Segura Breaks His Silence on the 'Awful' Divorce From Christina Pazsitzky
A month after announcing their separation, the comedians addressed the end of their 18-year marriage on the podcast they still co-host, describing an amicable split centred on their two children.
Reacher Season 4 Lands on Prime Video as August's Streaming Slate Hits Full Stride
Alan Ritchson's drifter returns in a Philadelphia-set season that critics are calling the show's strongest, headlining a packed week that also brought Ted Lasso, Lanterns and a wave of theatrical arrivals to streaming.
ABC Builds Its 2026 Fall Schedule Around Dancing With the Stars, Abbott and 9-1-1
The network has locked in autumn premiere dates, leaning on live competition, comedy and procedural drama to anchor a lineup competing with streaming and sports.
Antenna Releasing and Deaf Crocodile Plan a Video Store and Microcinema
Two independent distributors announced plans for a combined physical-media store and microcinema, amid renewed interest in curated exhibition and collecting.
Apple TV Releases the First Neuromancer Teaser and Sets a January 2027 Premiere
Apple TV has unveiled a teaser for its ten-episode Neuromancer adaptation with Callum Turner and Briana Middleton, setting a January 22, 2027 weekly premiere.
Ariana Grande Sues Unidentified Hackers Over Unreleased Music and Private Files
The singer filed suit against anonymous defendants over alleged theft of unreleased music and private files, spotlighting how artists pursue hidden attackers.
Avatar: Seven Havens Trailer Introduces a New Avatar and Sets Paramount+ Premiere
Paramount+ has released a trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens, introducing Pavi as the next Avatar and setting an October 9 premiere for the beloved animated world.
Avengers: Doomsday Footage, Doctor Doom and an Endgame Rerelease Rebuild Marvel’s Event Strategy
Marvel screened new Avengers: Doomsday footage with Doctor Doom, and set an Endgame rerelease for September 25, doubling down on legacy and event exclusivity.
Blade Runner 2099 Trailer Introduces Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer to a New Replicant Era
Prime Video has released a first trailer for Blade Runner 2099, placing Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer at the heart of a television expansion of the sci-fi world.
California Backs 41 Productions With New Tax Credits in Bid to Win Back Filming
State officials picked 41 film and TV projects for fresh incentives, projecting billions in activity as California fights to win back production drifting elsewhere.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Nears a Billion Dollars as Emily Wilson Challenges Its Adaptation Choices
The auteur’s Homer adaptation pushed its run toward the billion-dollar mark, even as classicist Emily Wilson published a critique of how the film handles the poem.
Coyote vs. Acme Finally Lands a Trailer and an August 2026 Release Date
After years as the industry’s most talked-about shelved title, the Looney Tunes comedy now has an official trailer and a stated August 28, 2026 release plan.
Dark Matter Season 2 Sets August 28 Apple TV Return and Expands With a Companion Podcast
Apple TV has set Dark Matter season two for August 28, 2026, with ten episodes and a companion podcast built to extend discussion of the science-fiction drama.
David Jonsson Will Play an Adult T’Challa II in Black Panther 3
Marvel confirmed David Jonsson as the grown T’Challa II in Black Panther 3, with Ryan Coogler returning and a December 2028 release target unveiled at Comic-Con.
A Dungeons and Dragons Sequel Script Is Ready, but Financing Still Stands in the Way
Filmmakers say a follow-up screenplay is complete, yet the fantasy sequel remains ungreenlit while the financial package stays unresolved at Paramount.
Starz Sends Four Power Series to Netflix Overseas While Keeping the US Home
Starz has licensed four Power universe series to Netflix overseas while keeping the franchise home in the US and holding back its newer projects.
Futurama Season 14 Returns With Two Supersized Specials
Futurama came back on August 3 with two supersized specials, streaming on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in participating international territories.
Guillermo del Toro Rejects Generative AI as Pan’s Labyrinth Returns in 3D
At a Comic-Con appearance marking the 3D return of Pan’s Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro criticized generative AI and made a pointed case for human craft.
Hollywood Celebrity Milestones: Engagements, Pregnancies and Public Identity This Week
Confirmed engagements, pregnancy news and a young figure’s chosen family name shaped this week’s celebrity coverage and its ethics of reporting private lives.
I Want Your Sex Opens as a Specialty-Market Test for Adult Provocation and Star-Driven Indie Cinema
Gregg Araki’s new film launched in limited release with an estimated $600,000 gross, an early read on how frank adult cinema travels beyond its core urban audiences.
Interview With the Vampire Renewed for Season 4 as AMC Expands the Immortal Universe
AMC has renewed Interview With the Vampire for a fourth season, extending a high-profile literary adaptation and its broader Anne Rice television strategy.
John Wells Renews His Warner Bros. Television Deal After Four Decades Together
The veteran producer has extended a relationship stretching back some forty years, a vote of confidence in trusted partnerships as overall deals face cost scrutiny.
Johnny Depp and Ti West Present Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol as a Dark Holiday Reinvention
Comic-Con audiences got a first look at Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, a darker take on the public-domain story associated with Johnny Depp and filmmaker Ti West.
Jumanji: Open World Trailer Positions the Christmas 2026 Film as the Franchise Finale
Sony released the first trailer for Jumanji: Open World and framed its Christmas Day 2026 release as the closing chapter of the franchise’s current cast era.
Katy Perry Objects After White House Uses Firework in an Iran Bombing Video
The singer objected after her song Firework appeared in a White House video tied to bombing in Iran, reviving the fraught debate over political use of popular music.
Lanterns Trailer Brings Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler Into DC’s Intergalactic Detective Story
A new Lanterns trailer spotlights Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler alongside the Manhunters, pitching DC’s television arm as where cosmic myth meets detective drama.
Los Angeles On-Location Production Falls Again as Hollywood Hunts for a Recovery
New industry reporting shows Los Angeles-area on-location shooting down about 12 percent, deepening worry over jobs, soundstage use and the region’s competitiveness.
Matchbox The Movie Trailer Sends John Cena and an Ensemble Cast Into a Global Apple TV Adventure
Apple unveiled a trailer for Matchbox The Movie, led by John Cena and a global ensemble, setting an October 9, 2026 Apple TV debut for the toy-brand adaptation.
Michael B. Jordan’s Thomas Crown Affair Remake Assembles a High-Style Package
Jordan is set to direct and star in a new Thomas Crown Affair for Amazon MGM, with Adria Arjona in the cast and costume designer Ruth E. Carter shaping its look.
Michael J. Fox Will Receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
The honour recognises the actor’s advocacy and philanthropic work alongside an entertainment career, showing how the industry can reward sustained civic impact.
Michael Johnston Enters Talks for The Mummy 4 as a Fraser and Weisz Reunion Takes Shape
Industry reporting places Michael Johnston in talks for The Mummy 4, a proposed Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return with an October 2027 target under discussion.
Microdrama Platforms Tout a Vast Market as AI-Generated Series Near Live-Action Results
A new report values the microdrama market outside China at a very large scale, citing data that an AI-made title nears live-action performance.
Mike Flanagan’s Carrie Series Sets an Eight-Episode Fall Launch
Mike Flanagan’s television take on Carrie is planned as an eight-episode series aimed at an early October launch, with Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan cast.
Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Timing Slips Toward 2027
Litigation and regulatory review have pushed the proposed combination past its earlier schedule, with completion now potentially reaching toward June 2027.
Ryan Gosling Is Set to Lead Marvel’s Ghost Rider With Shawn Levy Directing
Marvel used Comic-Con to confirm Ryan Gosling as its new Ghost Rider in a Shawn Levy-directed film targeted for 2028, betting on star power to revive the antihero.
SAG-AFTRA Joins the Opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
The performers’ union has aligned with the WGA and state-level critics on the merger, warning about jobs, bargaining leverage and shrinking competition.
Sean Astin Reflects on Modest Lord of the Rings Pay and Selling His House
The actor said his Lord of the Rings pay was modest next to the franchise’s success and recalled selling his house, reopening the debate over blockbuster pay.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Delivers a Giant Global Opening and Resets the Superhero Box Office
Sony and Marvel’s new web-slinger launched to huge estimated numbers at home and abroad, dominating the weekend and posing a test of the franchise’s durability.
Star Wars Detours Moves Toward Release After More Than a Decade on the Shelf
The long-shelved animated comedy Star Wars Detours is reportedly moving toward an official release after more than a decade outside the public Lucasfilm catalogue.
Streaming Claims a Record 48.6% of US Television Viewing, Nielsen Reports
Nielsen data put streaming at a record 48.6 percent of US TV viewing in May, with YouTube and Netflix among the largest services as linear TV slips.
Television Academy and National Academy Explore Reunification
The two bodies behind the Emmys confirmed exploratory talks about reuniting after decades apart, raising questions about governance, branding and awards traditions.
The Rings of Power Season 3 Trailer Sets a November 2026 Return With New Cast Additions
Prime Video has released a season-three trailer for The Rings of Power and confirmed a November 11, 2026 return, adding Simon Pegg and Jamie Campbell Bower.
Theo James Krekis Signs With Anonymous Content After a Competitive Representation Process
Writer-director Theo James Krekis has signed with Anonymous Content, capping a competitive process as firms move to capture emerging creative talent early.
Toy Story 5 Crosses One Billion Dollars and Extends Pixar’s Most Durable Franchise
Pixar’s flagship series passed the billion-dollar worldwide mark, reaffirming the pull of its best-known characters and the health of the global family-film market.
Wayfarer Ordered to Pay New York Times Legal Fees After Dismissed Defamation Claim
A court directed Wayfarer-related parties to pay roughly $171,616 toward the New York Times’ legal fees after dismissing a defamation claim.
Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vivica A. Fox and Vanessa Williams Join Netflix’s Women Like Us
Netflix has announced Women Like Us, an ensemble film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vivica A. Fox and Vanessa Williams, produced with Higher Ground.
YouTube and Peacock Plan a Premium Bundle for Early 2027
The two companies plan a cross-platform Premium bundle expected in early 2027, adding another combined offer to an increasingly consolidated streaming market.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ storms to biggest global opening of his career
The Odyssey launched to $124.5 million domestically and $263.7 million worldwide, Christopher Nolan’s largest global opening and 2026’s biggest live-action debut.
Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ reboot builds momentum after modest start
Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ revival opened to 6.4 million views, then surged 55% in week two as the streamer confirmed a second season.
Future scores 12th Billboard 200 No. 1 as ‘The Real Me’ debuts on top
Future’s ‘The Real Me’ opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 131,000 equivalent album units, his 12th chart-topper, moving him past Eminem.
Twelve States Sue to Block Paramount’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Takeover
Twelve state attorneys general are suing to block Paramount’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, threatening the deal’s September closing target.
TIDAL stops paying royalties on AI-generated music as industry labeling rules land
From 15 July, wholly AI-generated tracks on TIDAL earn no royalties and carry visible AI badges, as an eight-group coalition pushes voluntary labels across streaming.
Football meets pop’s biggest stage: inside the first-ever World Cup final halftime show
BTS, Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber will co-headline the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show on 19 July at MetLife Stadium, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Moana Live-Action Remake Sinks With $43 Million Opening, Testing Disney’s Formula
Disney’s live-action Moana opened to $43 million domestically and $95 million worldwide, one of the weakest starts ever for the studio’s remake slate.
Netflix Faces a High-Stakes Q2 Earnings Test as Its $3 Billion Ad Bet Comes Due
Netflix reports second-quarter earnings on 16 July with Wall Street focused on advertising growth, engagement trends and a stock down 21 percent this year.
Jessica Alba Boards Netflix’s 13 Going on 30 Reboot in a Mystery Role
Jessica Alba joins Emily Bader, Logan Lerman and Adeline Rudolph in Netflix’s 13 Going on 30 reboot, with Jennifer Garner executive producing the project.
Iron Maiden sells half its empire to ABBA-backed Pophouse, and Eddie is the prize
The metal legends have sold a 50% stake in their catalog, name and likeness rights to Pophouse Entertainment, with mascot Eddie central to a planned digital universe.
Madonna joins the ten-timers club as Confessions II tops the Billboard 200
Confessions II gives Madonna her tenth Billboard 200 No. 1 and puts her alongside The Beatles, Drake and Taylor Swift, on a chart week that also made country history.
Emmys 2026: The Pitt Dominates With 25 Nods as Hacks Breaks the Comedy Record
The Pitt leads the 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, Hacks sets a comedy record with 24, and Apple TV’s freshman slate crashes the party in force.
BTS close out Europe with two sold-out nights at the Stade de France
The K-pop superstars end the European leg of their record 79-show Arirang world tour in Paris on 17-18 July, their first French shows since 2019, before a US stadium run.
AK64: Ajith Kumar Set To Turn Producer, Shalini To Oversee
Reports say Ajith Kumar will produce AK64 under his own banner, with Shalini overseeing production and Adhik Ravichandran directing. Official word is awaited.
Alpha Box Office Day 12: YRF Spy Film Stuck Below Rs 100 Cr
Alpha's worldwide gross stands at Rs 92.47 crore after 12 days, per Sacnilk data cited by Business Today, making it the weakest entry in the YRF Spy Universe.
Dhamaal 4 Box Office: Rs 115 Crore Worldwide In Five Days
Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 has crossed Rs 115 crore gross worldwide in five days, per Sacnilk, and now sits one step short of Rs 100 crore gross in India alone.
Raktanchal Season 3 Streams Free On Amazon MX Player July 16
Raktanchal Season 3 premieres free on Amazon MX Player on 16 July, with Kranti Prakash Jha and Nikitin Dheer resuming their Purvanchal gang war after four years.
Ramayana Trailer July 24 After San Diego Comic-Con First Look
Ramayana's trailer premieres worldwide on 24 July, a day after Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Nitesh Tiwari present first footage at San Diego Comic-Con's Ballroom 20.