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‘Bait’ Team on the Show’s James Bond Plotline and Depicting Inner Struggle: ‘Being Muslim in the West Feels Like You’re Stuck in a Spy Thriller’
In a Los Angeles panel, the creators of Prime Video’s limited series “Bait” explained how they turned a British‑Pakistani actor’s James Bond audition into a metaphor for Muslim‑Western identity, blend
CAA Launches Moebius Labs at 11th Student Film Fest
While recent headlines have highlighted India’s delayed women’s quota, Netflix’s shareholder pressure, and Cannes’ diverse lineup, CAA’s 11th Moebius showcase adds a fresh layer to the entertainment n
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dead at 59
Rob Base, the Harlem‑born rapper best known for the 1988 hit “It Takes Two,” died at 59 after battling cancer. His crossover anthem, sampled by generations of artists and featured in movies, video gam
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 3: Rip’s Cattle Might Be Ruined by Anti-Vaxxers and Carter Avoids Getting Murdered After Peeing on a Truck
Episode 3 of Dutton Ranch ramps up the drama as Rip hides a murder while a foot‑and‑mouth outbreak—blamed on anti‑vaxxers by Everett—threatens his herd. Carter’s reckless romance with Oreana drags him
Julia Roberts to Star and Produce Sony's Home Economics
Oscar‑winner Julia Roberts will star in and co‑produce a film adaptation of Katy Hays' forthcoming novel *Home Economics*, with Sony's 3000 Pictures acquiring the rights. The project unites Roberts' R
Erin Moriarty Shares Graves Disease Struggle on Boys
Erin Moriarty opened up in a Time op-ed about battling undiagnosed Graves disease while filming The Boys’ final season, describing it as a “physical hell” that threatened her life and her ability to p
Nicolas Refn to Direct Maniac Cop Film with MUBI
Nicolas Winding Refn, fresh from a Cannes ovation, is set to helm a new Maniac Cop film, fully financed and distributed by MUBI, marking his return to feature directing after a decade.
Emmys: Outstanding Variety Series — The New Rules That Could Produce Four Winners and a Potential ‘SNL’ Snub
The Television Academy’s 2026 revamp merges late‑night talk shows and sketch comedies into a single Outstanding Variety Series category while still counting them separately for nominations. Under a ne
Wollner Everytime Wins Cannes Un Certain Regard Prize
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s third feature *Everytime* won Cannes Un Certain Regard’s top Jury Prize, a drama that intertwines grief and forgiveness during a holiday trip to Tenerife and outshon
Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan’s Next Film – ‘The Odyssey’: Release Date, Cast And More
Christopher Nolan’s next venture, an IMAX‑styled adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” is set for a July 17, 2026 theatrical debut. The film, which Nolan says will be shorter than his three‑hour Oppenh
Starz Cancels Spartacus: House of Ashur After One Season
Starz has canceled Steven S. Knight's 'Spartacus: House of Ashur' after one season due to underwhelming viewership, with Lionsgate Television now shopping the gladiator drama to other networks.
Dick Parry, Iconic Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dies at 83
Dick Parry, the saxophonist whose solos defined Pink Floyd’s most iconic tracks, died at 83, prompting a heartfelt tribute from longtime collaborator David Gilmour and recalling his unique stage trick
Favreau's Star Wars Film Opens with AT‑AT Chase
Director Jon Favreau launches the new Star Wars movie ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ to celebrate the franchise’s 50th anniversary, kicking off with a high‑octane AT‑AT chase that places Din Djarin and G
Rafael Nadal Debuts 'Rafa' Netflix Doc in Madrid
Rafael Nadal debuted his 4-part Netflix documentary 'Rafa' at a star-studded Madrid premiere Wednesday, joined by family, coaches, and luminaries, ahead of the series' May 29 global release.
The Birthday Party Wins 12‑Minute Ovation at Cannes
French thriller The Birthday Party, directed by Léa Mysius, closed Cannes’ competition with a thunderous 12‑minute ovation, prompting festival chief Thierry Frémaux to let star Tawba El Gharchi addres
Jeffrey Lane, Emmy‑Winning of Mad About You Dies
Veteran writer‑producer Jeffrey Lane, known for Mad About You, Cagney & Lacey, and the Broadway hit Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, died at 71 after a lengthy illness, leaving behind a legacy of Emmy‑winning
Cannes Un Certain Regard: ‘Everytime’ Wins Top Prize
At Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s grief‑driven film “Everytime” took the top prize, while the festival’s jury, led by Leila Bekhti, highlighted a record‑breaking interna
How Do We Adapt to the Age of AI While ‘Protecting the Soul’ of Cinema?
At Cannes, a Clever Caboose‑hosted panel of indie‑film executives argued that AI can slash production costs—up to $100,000 per movie—while insisting the technology must not erode cinema’s artistic sou
Bill Pullman Recreates Limps for Netflix's The Boroughs
Bill Pullman recounts how he mimicked a limp for his role as Jack in Netflix’s new sci‑fi mystery “The Boroughs”, reuniting with Geena Davis after their iconic “A League of Their Own” pairing. The ser
Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ Offers WWI Gay Romance
Belgian director Lukas Dhont’s newest film “Coward” transports viewers to the trenches of World I, where two soldiers find love amid a drag troupe’s morale‑boosting performances. The visually striking
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