TV
john hannah stars in new crime series set in benidorm
a new crime series set in benidorm stars john hannah and carolina bécquer. the show is produced by blackbox multimedia and clapperboard studios.
Archive 2026-10
Awards
south asian filmmakers compete for grants at film market
the tasveer film market has selected 12 films for a $150,000 grant competition. the event runs alongside the tasveer film festival in seattle from october 13 to 18.
Industry
ai series to debut at mipcom
two ai-generated sci-fi series will premiere at mipcom. the shows are produced by ex machina studios and distributed by k5 in.
Streaming
actors debut in microdramas on vertical video platform
succession star sarah snook and game of thrones actors are making microdrama debuts. snips is adapting series they’ve starred in for the new format.
News
ai voice used in bbc documentary sparks family dispute
a daughter of a bbc presenter claims royal mail used her father's voice in an ai documentary. the incident happened in november 2025, 11 years after his death.
Industry
kimmel mocks trump over peace prize speculation
jimmy kimmel joked about donald trump possibly winning the nobel peace prize during a late night segment. he referenced trump's alleged actions against fishermen and schools.
Film
sprouse film closes singapore fest
cole sprouse's 'vintage violence' will screen at singapore international film festival's closing night. the film returns as a standalone closing event after a previous format.
News
comedian jokes about kid rock during late night show
michael kosta made a joke about kid rock during a segment on 'the daily show', prompting a strong audience reaction. the humor centered around a satirical method of getting a song from the musician.
Industry
Fan Bingbing warns AI microdramas may harm young Chinese viewers
Fan Bingbing criticized AI microdramas at Busan Film Festival, questioning their impact on young Chinese audiences. She praised Wayne Wang’s film 'Diary of a Mad Old Man' at the event.
TV
mike colter's past case returns in cypress hill
mike colter's character faces consequences from an early case in cypress hill. the storyline hints at unresolved issues from the past resurfacing in the present.
Industry
a horror series returns with a witch's final stand
season 13 of american horror story brings back the coven witches for a reunion. jessica lange's fiona goode leads the group against nas, a new threat.
Industry
julia ormond's legal team confirms michael ovitz deposition
julia ormond's legal team confirmed michael ovitz must complete his deposition in her case. the court ruled he 'inappropriately terminated' the process after questions about jeffrey epstein arose.
Film
monica keena reflects on killing freddy krueger
monica keena, who played a final girl in freddy vs. jason, described the act of killing freddy krueger as cathartic. she said the role helped her process trauma from the nightmare on elm street series.
TV
svu season 28 opens with gang rape case mirroring cornell 7
the season 28 premiere of law & order: svu features a gang rape storyline similar to the cornell 7 case. the episode centers on a group of students accused of sexual assault.
News
executions to be streamed by military
the pentagon plans to livestream the execution of nidal malik hasan. critics including henry winkler and alyssa farah griffin oppose the move. they argue it is harmful to human psychology.
Industry
charlie cox calls for 'daredevil' revival at comic con
charlie cox, playing matt murdock, urged fans to support 'daredevil' after disney+ canceled 'born again'. he spoke at nycc with co-stars about the series' future.
TV
‘Eternally Yours’ twist hints at major plot shift
Creators of ‘Eternally Yours’ explain a surprise twist in the premiere that signals a major change for all characters. They also mention hopes for a crossover with ‘Ghosts’.
News
universal studios unveils holiday event lineup
universal studios is preparing for holiday festivities with new events. the grinchmas and christmas in the wizarding world of harry potter will return. a new attraction is set to debut.
Industry
cruz ties himself to marvel's zodiac series
ted cruz linked himself to marvel's upcoming zodiac series, which is based on a real-life murder mystery. the series is set to debut in 2025.
Industry
CAA Exec Ordered to Depose in Ormond Lawsuit
A judge has mandated Michael Ovitz to complete his deposition in a sexual assault case against CAA. Ormond claims the agency arranged a meeting with Weinstein in December.
Film
actor compares horror film to spa day
an actor working on a horror movie described the experience as akin to a spa day. the comparison came during a recent interview, highlighting the contrast between the film's tone and the actor's personal experience.
Film
angel media reworks 1947 western for streaming
angel media has remade the 1947 western 'angel and the badman' for its platform. the project is the third adaptation of the original film, with the latest version starring zachary levi.
Film
florence pugh isolated for key scene in east of eden
florence pugh was separated from her co-stars for weeks to film a pivotal moment in east of eden. the scene, which left the cast in awe, is a standout moment in the film.
TV
ice-t reflects on 30 years on svu
ice-t has played detective fin tutuola on svu since 1999. the show has aired for nearly 30 years, with ice-t in a permanent role since its second season.
Film
vietnam film studio unveils new horror and comedy projects
mockingbird pictures is showcasing three new films at busan's film market. the slate includes horror, supernatural mystery, comedy and family drama. the expansion of vietnamese genre films continues.
Film
hk studio works on sequel to animated film
point five creations is developing a sequel to another world. the project, blacky the metal arm cat, is being pitched at the asian contents & film market.
Film
Ben Affleck's Netflix Thriller Faces Mixed Reviews
Ben Affleck's Netflix film 'Animals' received mixed reviews, with critics praising its slick direction but criticizing its stretched plot. The movie, a remake of a Kurosawa classic, stars Kerry Washington and features a political subplot.
Film
tom cruise movie director addresses online chatter
the director of tom cruise's new film has responded to public speculation about the project. he clarified that the film is not a sequel but a standalone story.
TV
Marvel’s ‘VisionQuest’ Debuts at NYCC, Receives Positive Early Feedback
Marvel premiered the first episode of ‘VisionQuest’ at NYCC with a surprise screening. Early reactions on social media praised the show as a worthy successor to ‘WandaVision’.
TV
ncis tv ratings surge on cbs
the ncis franchise led cbs to its best tuesday night performance in years. the premiere averaged 5.49 million viewers, a 39% increase from the previous year.
Film
Jessica Chastain horror film criticized for chaotic style
Reviewers call 'Other Mommy' a jarring mix of choppy editing and over-the-top visuals. The film's opening credits appear letter by letter while action scenes play.
Awards
julianne moore leads best actress race for the debut
julianne moore is the clear favorite for best actress after her performance in the debut. she would be the second time she has won the award. no major competition is expected.
TV
crazy rich asians returns as a limited series
the film is being adapted into a six-episode series for hbo max. the project will feature some original cast members and new actors.
Streaming
stranger things cast members leave netflix
the cast of stranger things is moving on from netflix. the show's creators confirmed the actors are no longer under contract with the streamer.
Film
lillard reflects on scooby-doo legacy after career dip
matthew lillard opened up about his mixed feelings toward the scooby-doo movies, revealing the financial strain after the sequel flopped. he shared how the project impacted his personal life, including selling their home.
Film
Josh Hartnett splits roles in new TV projects
Josh Hartnett is appearing in two new projects. One is a film titled Verity, the other is a TV series. Both are in production.
Film
corenswet stars in new football drama
david corenswet plays a former nfl player in a film about a 1983 draft pick. the story follows a running back who becomes known as 'mr. irrelevant.'
Film
spider-man reboot casts sadie sink as jean grey
the spider-man reboot has cast sadie sink as jean grey, a decision the studio called the right choice. the film is set to be released in 2025.
TV
hbo greenlights 'crazy rich asians' series
hbo has moved forward with a tv series based on the 2018 film. constance wu, henry golding and ronny chieng will return as series regulars. michelle yeoh will appear as a recurring character.
TV
x-men 97 returns with new season teaser
marvel has confirmed season 3 of x-men 97 is coming to disney+. a clip was shown at new york comic con, revealing the series will continue on the platform.
Film
sebastian stan learned of winter soldier role via security measure
sebastian stan was told he would play winter soldier through a security protocol at marvel. the method was not disclosed but involved a restricted communication channel.
Streaming
spidey series returns to disney+ in 2027
the animated series 'your friendly neighborhood spider-man' will return to disney+ in january 2027. the first season launched in early 2025 and featured a young spider-man voiced by hudson thames.
News
manganiello addresses viral comments on vergara
actor joe manganiello responded to viral split comments about sofia vergara, calling the focus misplaced. he shared personal reflections in his upcoming memoir.
TV
marvel series to debut on disney+ in 2028
marvel television confirmed a new spy thriller titled 'zodiac' will launch on disney+ in 2028. production is set to begin in london this spring.
TV
carrie finale leaves adelaide's role unresolved
the final episode of 'carrie' ends with adelaide's identity still a mystery. kate siegel explains her character's role in shaping the story's outcome.
TV
julia stiles finds dance floor appeal beyond acting
julia stiles has shared her growing appreciation for the dance floor after joining dancing with the stars. she contrasts this with her usual acting work, highlighting the physicality and spontaneity of the dance competition.
Industry
jost and chun launch indie comedy series
colin jost and danny chun are creating a new sitcom titled '6 bed 1 bath' with six episodes. the show centers on five roommates in their 20s sharing an apartment with a man who has lived there for years.
TV
Survivor contestant jokes about quitting, sparks backlash
A Survivor contestant recently claimed to be quitting the show, but later admitted it was a joke. Fans are upset, comparing the situation to a song by Destiny's Child.
Film
actors skip real-life meetings for role
actors in 'the social reckoning' skipped meeting the people they portrayed. they cited personal reasons for not engaging with real subjects.
News
disney world warns against exiting ride boats
disney world has issued a safety reminder to guests about remaining seated during rides. the warning comes after incidents involving guests exiting boats and entering water.
Film
chicago museum to host dance documentary premiere
the chicago history museum will host the premiere of 'christian holder: my life is dance' on october 30 and 31, 2026. the event will feature the joffrey ballet and the chicago international film festival.
Streaming
millarworld film starts production on netflix
mark millar confirmed filming for 'king of spies' on netflix. the project is part of his millarworld initiative. no release date was given.
Streaming
jennifer coolidge returns to netflix's the watcher
jennifer coolidge is set to reprise her role as karen calhoun in the second season of the watcher. production is starting this fall in new york.
Film
crossword puzzle hints for close encounters of the third kind
a crossword puzzle for steven spielberg fans hints at the 1977 film's title. the clue is part of a promotional campaign for a new interactive experience.
Film
clayface film to explore gotham city without batman
the dcu film clayface will focus on gotham city, with no batman appearance. director hints at the city's scale through the character's transformation.
Film
wheel of fortune faces backlash over host change
fans are criticizing the show for its slow transition after jimmie thornton was fired. the shift has led to noticeable pauses in gameplay.
Film
Netflix's 'An Innocent Girl' set for 2027 release
Netflix is preparing a new film titled 'An Innocent Girl' directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The movie will star Kerry Washington and Chloe East.
Film
ben affleck's naked scene in gone girl had a prosthetic
ben affleck revealed he wore a prosthetic during his naked scene in gone girl. the prosthetic was used to simulate a scar on his chest.