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- ‘Adolescence’ Writer Jack Thorne Adapts Matt Haig’s ‘The Humans’ for London’s West End With ‘House of the Dragon’ Star Matt SmithMatt Smith will play an alien inside the body of a Cambridge academic in “The Humans,” a stage adaptation of Matt Haig’s novel by “Adolescence” writer Jack Thorne. The play will have its world premiere in London’s West End next year. Jeremy Herrin (“Wolf Hall,” “People, Places and Things”) will direct the limited run at […]
- Taiwan Creative Content Fest Takeaways: ‘Avatar’ VFX House Brings Its AI Ambitions to Taipei as Character IP BoomsTaiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) wrapped its 2026 edition in Taipei with a reshaped show floor, as animation and character IP companies moved to the front of the market. They made up the largest exhibitor group, at 29 of 107 exhibitors, up from 19 in 2025, according to post-event figures from organizer the Taiwan Creative […]
- ‘NAZA’ From ‘No Other Land’ Co-Directors Passes 1.5 Million Cinema Admissions Worldwide“NAZA,” the hot-button documentary about killings in Gaza that won a special jury prize at the recent Venice Film Festival, had tallied more than 1.5 million theatrical admissions across 47 territories as of Nov. 6. That ranks it among the year’s most-watched documentaries on the big screen. The film comes from Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham […]
- Netflix’s Genre-Bending YA Drama ‘The Body’ Is a Queer Y2K Extravaganza: TV ReviewGirlhood is a divine experience, a period when young women begin to discover who they are and who they might become. From “Under the Bridge” creator Quinn Shephard, Netflix’s teen drama “The Body” is a twisted coming-of-age narrative that pays homage to the 2000s, specifically films like “Bring It On,” “Jennifer’s Body” and “Mean Girls.” […]
- ITV’s Sale to Sky ‘Progressing as Planned’ as Broadcaster Cuts Fourth-Quarter Content Spend Amid U.K. Ad SlumpU.K. broadcaster ITV’s CEO Carolyn McCall said the broadcaster’s sale of its Media & Entertainment business to Sky is “progressing as planned,” even as weaker advertiser demand forced the U.K. company to cut £25 million ($33.4 million) from its fourth-quarter content spend. The deal, which covers ITV’s channels and its ITVX streamer, would leave the […]
- Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to Headline Coachella 2027Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA are set to headline Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2027. News of the lineup comes after SZA teased the headliners on social media. Daddy Yankee has his own special slot, typically reserved as a bonus fourth headliner, as does Justice, who will have the Bunker debut of “Blinded […]
- Jamie Dornan Admits He ‘Cried’ When He Was Cast as Aragorn in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’ and Says Filming Was ‘Incredible’: ‘Hopefully We’ve Done a Good Job’Jamie Dornan, who is set to star as Aragorn in “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” is getting candid about what it means to step into the role originated by Viggo Mortensen for the forthcoming installment of the beloved franchise. “I cried. I actually cried,” Dornan told Entertainment Tonight when asked how he […]
- MCU Surprise: ‘VisionQuest’ Finale Teases the Return of [SPOILER] in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Forever,” the finale of “VisionQuest,” now streaming on Disney+. The “WandaVision” Saga has come to a close with the final episode of the Disney+ series “VisionQuest.” But it seems as though the story of the ultra-powerful Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), the synthezoid Vision (Paul Bettany) and their […]
- Brandy and Monica Announce ‘The Boy Is Mine’ 2027 Residency at Las Vegas’ Resorts WorldBrandy and Monica have announced “The Boy Is Mine Vegas Residency,” their first-ever series of shows in Las Vegas. The R&B icons announced the residency following a performance of their collaborative hit “The Boy Is Mine” on “Dancing With the Stars” during its Grammy-themed episode on Tuesday night. The 10-date residency will take place at […]
- Brenda Song Says She Was ‘Overworked’ and ‘Underpaid’ on ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,’ Recalls Fainting on Set: I Thought, ‘Am I Having a Panic Attack?’Brenda Song recently revealed that she felt she was “overworked” and “underpaid” while starring on “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” The “Running Point” actress opened up about her experience working on the Disney Channel sitcom while appearing on her former co-star Dylan Sprouse’s and co-host Brendan Columbus’ “Wildmen” podcast. “I’ve been curious to […]
Matt Smith will play an alien inside the body of a Cambridge academic in “The Humans,” a stage adaptation of Matt Haig’s novel by “Adolescence” writer Jack Thorne. The play will have its world premiere in London’s West End next year. Jeremy Herrin (“Wolf Hall,” “People, Places and Things”) will direct the limited run at […]
Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) wrapped its 2026 edition in Taipei with a reshaped show floor, as animation and character IP companies moved to the front of the market. They made up the largest exhibitor group, at 29 of 107 exhibitors, up from 19 in 2025, according to post-event figures from organizer the Taiwan Creative […]
“NAZA,” the hot-button documentary about killings in Gaza that won a special jury prize at the recent Venice Film Festival, had tallied more than 1.5 million theatrical admissions across 47 territories as of Nov. 6. That ranks it among the year’s most-watched documentaries on the big screen. The film comes from Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham […]
Girlhood is a divine experience, a period when young women begin to discover who they are and who they might become. From “Under the Bridge” creator Quinn Shephard, Netflix’s teen drama “The Body” is a twisted coming-of-age narrative that pays homage to the 2000s, specifically films like “Bring It On,” “Jennifer’s Body” and “Mean Girls.” […]
U.K. broadcaster ITV’s CEO Carolyn McCall said the broadcaster’s sale of its Media & Entertainment business to Sky is “progressing as planned,” even as weaker advertiser demand forced the U.K. company to cut £25 million ($33.4 million) from its fourth-quarter content spend. The deal, which covers ITV’s channels and its ITVX streamer, would leave the […]
Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA are set to headline Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2027. News of the lineup comes after SZA teased the headliners on social media. Daddy Yankee has his own special slot, typically reserved as a bonus fourth headliner, as does Justice, who will have the Bunker debut of “Blinded […]
Jamie Dornan, who is set to star as Aragorn in “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” is getting candid about what it means to step into the role originated by Viggo Mortensen for the forthcoming installment of the beloved franchise. “I cried. I actually cried,” Dornan told Entertainment Tonight when asked how he […]
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Forever,” the finale of “VisionQuest,” now streaming on Disney+. The “WandaVision” Saga has come to a close with the final episode of the Disney+ series “VisionQuest.” But it seems as though the story of the ultra-powerful Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), the synthezoid Vision (Paul Bettany) and their […]
Brandy and Monica have announced “The Boy Is Mine Vegas Residency,” their first-ever series of shows in Las Vegas. The R&B icons announced the residency following a performance of their collaborative hit “The Boy Is Mine” on “Dancing With the Stars” during its Grammy-themed episode on Tuesday night. The 10-date residency will take place at […]
Brenda Song recently revealed that she felt she was “overworked” and “underpaid” while starring on “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” The “Running Point” actress opened up about her experience working on the Disney Channel sitcom while appearing on her former co-star Dylan Sprouse’s and co-host Brendan Columbus’ “Wildmen” podcast. “I’ve been curious to […]
