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Taylor Sheridan's Frisco King Sets Release Date
Samuel L. Jackson stars in Taylor Sheridan's new TV series 'Frisco King' with release date confirmed.
Tanya Fedak,Mya Copeland · 1m
Jenna Ortega Wants Film to Encourage Putting Down Phones
Jenna Ortega hopes her dystopian film 'Klara and the Sun' reminds people to disconnect from technology.
Ellise Shafer,Alex Ritman · 1m
Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs
Bela Bajaria exits Netflix after 10 years as chief content officer amid layoffs, Peter Rice named to replace her.
Rebecca Rubin · 1m
Fourth Wing TV Series Casts Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya
Amazon's 'Fourth Wing' TV series names Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya as leads.
Joe Otterson,Jennifer Maas · 1m
Steven Soderbergh Steps In for 'The Batman 2'
Steven Soderbergh to help finish 'The Batman 2' after Matt Reeves steps away for family matter.
Jack Dunn · 1m
Club Kid Hosts Free Screenings in 12 U.S. Cities
A24's 'Club Kid' film offers free screenings for nightlife communities across 12 U.S. cities.
Marc Malkin · 1m
Comcast Funds Trump White House Ballroom
Comcast donated $7.5 million to build Trump's new White House ballroom.
Todd Spangler · 1m
Women and War Documentary Acquired
Rise and Shine World Sales secures international rights to Ukrainian women's trauma therapy documentary.
Leo Barraclough · 1m
Artisans Behind 'The Odyssey' Film Success
Three key artisans helped Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' film succeed with its Imax 70mm shoot.
Jazz Tangcay · 1m
Ben Affleck on Digger Bullying
Ben Affleck warns studios against bullying 'Digger' to avoid more homogenized movies.
Zack Sharf · 1m
Zach Bryan 2027 Stadium Tour
Zach Bryan announces 2027 stadium tour with John Fogerty and Ryan Bingham.
Jem Aswad · 1m
Kelly Clarkson Slams Brooklyn Novelty Store
Kelly Clarkson's video visit to Brooklyn novelty store she criticized for 'Pretty Woman' treatment.
Payton Turkeltaub · 1m
YouTube Labels AI Songs for Transparency
YouTube will mark AI-generated music tracks to meet listener demands for transparency.
Corbin Bolies · 1m
Sylvester Stallone Regrets Action Stunts
Sylvester Stallone admits millions of regrets for doing his own stunts, calling himself an idiot for risking injuries.
Payton Turkeltaub · 1m
Academy CEO Bill Kramer to Tokyo for Leadership Award
Academy CEO Bill Kramer heads to Tokyo for leadership award and summit with Toho CEO Matsuoka Hiro.
Naman Ramachandran · 1m
To Be Ordinary Review
Taiwanese film director Lee Yun Chan's compassionate family drama follows a college student's accident and its decade-long impact.
Guy Lodge · 1m
The Lowdown Season 2 Creator on Tommy Lee Jones
Sterlin Harjo explains why Tommy Lee Jones joined The Lowdown Season 2.
Michael Schneider · 1m
South Park: Sephora Backrooms and Aura Battles
Stan explores Sephora's Backrooms while Ike fights a looksmaxxing chad in South Park's new episode.
Payton Turkeltaub · 1m
Universal Music Group Layoffs
Universal Music Group cuts top executives as layoffs continue.
Jem Aswad · 1m
Nia Long Joins Teyana Taylor’s 'Get Lite' Cast
Nia Long adds star power to Teyana Taylor's Paramount film 'Get Lite'.
Angelique Jackson · 1m
ESPN Launches Kids YouTube Channel
ESPN starts YouTube channel for young sports fans.
Brian Steinberg · 1m
Whalefall Review: Austin Abrams Swallowed by Whale
Austin Abrams' thriller 'Whalefall' fails to capture whale's beauty, leaving audiences uneasy.
Owen Gleiberman · 1m
Hazara Town Acquired by Filmotor
Filmotor secures global sales rights for Hazara Town documentary ahead of IDFA premiere.
Leo Barraclough · 1m
Mediawan Buys Hello Sunshine
Mediawan adds Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine to its Hollywood portfolio.
Elsa Keslassy · 1m
Joni Mitchell Sworn In as U.S. Citizen
Joni Mitchell becomes American citizen after 62 years, ending Canadian citizenship.
Chris Willman · 1m
Michael Jackson Super Bowl Documentary Coming
New documentary chronicles Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl halftime performance with never-before-seen footage.
Ethan Shanfeld · 1m
Jesse Jo Stark Signs With WME
Jesse Jo Stark joins WME after signing with Universal Music U.K. to step down.
Jem Aswad · 1m
Drake Bell Criticizes SAG-AFTRA Health Insurance
Drake Bell says he doesn't qualify for SAG-AFTRA health insurance and warns against joining the union.
Jordan Moreau · 1m
Stephen Amell on Baywatch Red Trunks Feeling Familiar
Stephen Amell says Baywatch red trunks feel familiar because it's a superhero show.
K.J. Yossman · 1m
China's Oscar Entry Mixes Food and War
China's Oscar submission blends food spectacle with wartime chaos.
Beatrice Loayza · 1m
Just Dance Costume Designer Rejects AI
Just Dance designer says game uses human art, not AI.
Tanya Fedak · 1m
Chuck Lorre Memoir Reveals Scientology Years
Chuck Lorre's memoir details 10 years in Scientology, clashes with Roseanne Barr and Brett Butler, and how 'Big Bang Theory' cast shocked him.
Michael Schneider · 1m
Rosé to Perform at LACMA Art+Film Gala
Rosé set to perform at LACMA's Art+Film Gala honoring Denis Villeneuve and Vija Celmins.
Marc Malkin · 1m
Toni Collette's Film Project Backed by Screen Australia
Toni Collette's directorial debut 'The Best Of' wins Screen Australia funding among 75 projects.
Naman Ramachandran · 1m
Other Mommy Beats Verity in UK Ireland Box Office
Universal's horror film 'Other Mommy' narrowly beats Sony's 'Verity' for UK and Ireland box office.
Naman Ramachandran · 1m
Bloodsuckers Team Reunites for Body in the Closet
Comedian Axel Åhman set to star in Warner Bros. series Body in the Closet.
Marta Balaga · 1m
Sony Pictures Imageworks' Michelle Grady on Bad Bosses
Studio leaders discuss toxic workplaces and culture shifts at View Conference.
Callum McLennan · 1m
Jeremy Renner on Avengers Doomsday
Renner says Avengers will lose without Hawkeye.
Payton Turkeltaub · 1m
Appetite for Agatha Christie Shows No Signs of Slowing
Agatha Christie's books remain the world's best-selling fiction with 2 billion copies sold.
K.J. Yossman · 1m
Muppets' 50th Anniversary Nearly Failed
The Muppets' 50th anniversary special nearly failed but became iconic after years of perseverance.
K.J. Yossman · 1m
Linda Duncombe Dies at 55
Banking executive Linda Duncombe, who produced films, dies after stroke complications.
Rebecca Rubin · 1m
RJ Mitte's Walter White Jr. Breakthrough
RJ Mitte's portrayal of Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad became a landmark for disability representation.
Daniel D'Addario · 1m
Sean Diddy Combs Hospitalized After Prison Head Injury
Sean Diddy Combs rushed to hospital after reported head injury in federal prison.
Steven J. Horowitz · 1m
Selma Blair Arrested After Allegedly Biting Flight Attendant
Selma Blair arrested for biting flight attendant and attempting to open plane door during Delta flight.
Ethan Shanfeld · 1m
South Africa Film Rebate Back Online
South Africa's film rebate program resumes after two years of paralysis.
Christopher Vourlias · 1m
Paramount-Warner Merger Shifts Media Future
Paramount-Warner merger reveals media fragmentation and tech-driven audience shifts.
John Peters · 1m
Peruvian Filmmaker Sami Hawka Explores Polyamory, Indigenous Rights and Resistance
Sami Hawka's film 'While Everything Falls' links polyamory, indigenous rights and rebellion under dictatorship.
Katherine Brodsky · 1m
Rio Film Festival Highlights
Brazil's film festival showcases Oscar hopefuls amid tense presidential elections.
Rafa Sales Ross · 1m
Bodhi Rae Breathnach Signs With UTA
15-year-old Bodhi Rae Breathnach, star of 'Hamnet' and 'Sense and Sensibility', joins UTA for U.S. representation.
Alex Ritman · 1m
Brazil Launches Anti-Piracy Campaign
Brazil starts anti-piracy campaign targeting IP theft across TV, radio, and theaters.
Marcelo Cajueiro · 1m
Hammer Films Acquires Susan Hill's Complete Works
John Gore Studios secures rights to Susan Hill's 'The Woman in Black' for Hammer Films.
Alex Ritman · 1m
RTL YouTube Partnership Boosts Subscriptions
RTL's YouTube partnership with 'Cobra 11' drives 26% subscription growth and new revenue streams.
Elsa Keslassy · 1m
José Maria Cabral's 'Sh*t Happens' Boards Tallinn Competition
Dominican filmmaker José Maria Cabral's dark comedy 'Sh*t Happens' boards Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival after Latido Films acquisition.
Annika Pham · 1m
Russell Brand Trial Begins in London
Russell Brand starts criminal trial in London over rape and sexual assault charges.
K.J. Yossman · 1m
Isabelle Huppert on AI
Huppert says AI hasn't replaced her yet: 'It really is me acting'.
Naman Ramachandran · 1m
Rio Film Festival Awards
The Riverbank and Elza win top prizes at Rio Film Festival.
Rafa Sales Ross · 1m
John Oliver's Skydance Vow
John Oliver declares loyalty to Skydance after bribery scandal tease.
Marlow Stern · 1m
Moon Choi on Trophies and Play Adaptation
Moon Choi locks away awards after Busan win, plans screen adaptation of Molière-winning play.
Naman Ramachandran · 1m
Selvi Nurse Endurance Test
A Tamil nurse's 12-72 hour shift in 'Selvi' tests physical limits at Busan Film Festival.
Naman Ramachandran · 1m
China Box Office: Resident Evil Tops Post-Holiday Market
Resident Evil dethrones Traces of Justice in China's box office as holiday market cools.
Naman Ramachandran · 1m