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Greece Champions $927 Million Film Plan at Cannes After Being Home to New Christopher Nolan and Brad Pitt Movie Productions
Greek authorities are rolling out the €800 million “Greece on Screen” audiovisual strategy, a five‑year plan that offers a 40 % cash rebate and loan guarantees to lure foreign productions. Already hos
The Boys Finale: Butcher Kills Homelander, Hughie Stops
The Boys' climactic finale on Prime Video ends with Butcher finally killing Homelander, only to be shot by Hughie when he threatens to unleash a virus that could eradicate all supers. The episode also
Steve Conrad’s DTF St. Louis Wins Praise at HBO Panel
At a Television Academy event, creator Steve Conrad and the star‑studded cast of HBO’s DTF St. Louis broke down why the limited series transcends its murder‑mystery façade, delivering unsettling, huma
Globoplay Secures Brazilian Rights to Space Nation
Brazilian streaming platform Globoplay has locked in the local rights to the AI‑driven sci‑fi series *Space Nation* and will co‑produce it, marking a strategic push into globally‑relevant, technology‑
Apple TV’s ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Falters
Apple TV’s new comedy series “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” follows a divorced mother’s foray into cam‑boy porn, but after a kidnapping twist the show loses its original hook. The series arrives as App
W. Kamau Bell to Launch Video Podcast 'Who's With Me?'
While headlines have focused on tight U.S. energy supplies and a high‑stakes Apple‑OpenAI lawsuit, comedian W. Kamau Bell is shifting the conversation toward culture. He is launching a weekly video po
Eddy Cue Named Cannes Lions Entertainment Person of the Year
Apple's Eddy Cue has been named Cannes Lions' 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year and will keynote the festival with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, recognizing Apple's transformation into an Oscar- and
BTS to Appear at 2026 AMAs, Earn Three Nominations
BTS will return to U.S. television with a special appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards on May 25, where they are nominated for Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer, and Best Male K‑Pop Artis
Bluey Drops 10 Minisodes on Disney+ Ahead of 2027 Film
Bluey releases a new batch of short-form minisodes on Disney+ to bridge the gap until its 2027 film, maintaining brand presence amid a prolonged hiatus from full episodes and raising questions about t
John Travolta wears berets at Cannes, cites directors
At Cannes, 72‑year‑old John Travolta turned heads with a trio of berets, wire‑frame glasses and a stylized beard, a look he says was inspired by legendary directors to signal his shift to directing. T
Armand's 'Death Has No Master' Debuts at Cannes
Jorge Thielen Armand’s new Venezuelan thriller, Death Has No Master, lands at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, starring a Spanish‑speaking Asia Argento as a plantation heir caught in a slow‑burn siege. W
Totó la Momposina Dies at 85, Heart Attack
Colombian folk icon Totó la Momposina died at 85, prompting tributes and highlighting her lifelong mission to preserve and spread Afro‑Indigenous music, while her political exile and activism remain u
Almodóvar Calls Out Trump, Oscars at Cannes
At Cannes, Oscar‑winning director Pedro Almodóvar used the launch of his new film “Bitter Christmas” to warn that Europe must never be subjected to Trump and to urge artists to speak out against censo
Netflix Releases One Hundred Years Part Two, Aug 5–26
Netflix set the August debut of the concluding half of its One Hundred Years of Solitude series, delivering a seven‑episode run followed by a feature‑length grand finale.
Andy Garcia's Diamond Debuts at Cannes After 20-Year Independent Grind
Andy Garcia premiered his independently financed film *Diamond* at Cannes, where it screened out of competition, marking the culmination of a two-decade creative journey he began while helping his dau
Rivilis Debuts Cannes Film 'I’ll Be Gone in June'
German director Katharina Rivilis’ first feature, ‘I’ll Be Gone in June,’ opens Cannes Un Certain Regard, offering a vivid coming‑of‑age view of a German exchange student confronting 9/11 America and
Zvyagintsev Brings 'Minotaur' to Cannes After 9-Year Absence
Exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev returned to Cannes after a near-decade absence with "Minotaur," a Palme d'Or contender set in a Russian provincial city during the early days of the Ukraine
London Records' 90s Hit‑Driven Era Explored in Podcast
A new six‑part podcast uncovers London Records' 1990s heyday as a hit‑driven, nightclub‑like label famed for its hedonistic culture, left‑leaning pop signings, chart‑hyping scandals, and eventual decl
Shein Plans Everlane Buy as Allbirds Pivots to AI
Ultra-fast fashion giant Shein is reportedly set to acquire sustainability pioneer Everlane for $100 million, as fellow eco-brand Allbirds abandons its carbon-neutral sneaker mission to pivot to AI, s
Kylie Minogue Discloses 2021 Cancer in Netflix Doc
Pop icon Kylie Minogue opens up about her early‑2021 cancer diagnosis in Netflix’s three‑part documentary “Kylie,” using the platform to stress early detection and tie the experience to her 2023 song
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