Culture·Updated hourly·4,654 stories
Culture News Summary Today — Page 127
Film, music, books, streaming and the ideas shaping how we live
Del Toro slams AI shortcuts at Cannes with Pan's Labyrinth
Guillermo del Toro used a Cannes appearance tied to Pan's Labyrinth to denounce AI-driven shortcuts in filmmaking, framing the clash as a fight for cinematic craftsmanship against encroaching technolo
Rodrigo Sorogoyen on Javier Bardem and Shooting ‘The Beloved’ as Full-On Experiment: ‘If This Had Been My First Film, I Wouldn’t Have Taken So Many Risks’
While headlines focus on a tight U.S. energy market, the NFL’s growing global schedule, and Meta’s AI rollout on Threads, Cannes is turning heads with a bold Spanish experiment. Director Rodrigo Sorog
Ritchie’s ‘In the Grey’ Stars Gyllenhaal & Cavill
Guy Ritchie’s latest heist thriller *In the Grey* delivers a fast‑paced, star‑driven caper starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill and Eiza Gonzalez. The film follows Rachel Wild’s $1 billion retrieval
Fifth Season, HarbourView Seal Multi-Picture Deal
Fifth Season and HarbourView Equity Partners have entered a multi-picture financing deal to support films including Dev Patel’s 'The Peasant' and Mila Kunis’ 'Nightwatching', backed by a shared focus
Drake Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 Following Three-Album Release
Drake’s surprise triple‑album drop—'Iceman', 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour'—catapulted him to become Spotify’s most‑streamed artist of 2026 and delivered the platform’s biggest 24‑hour debut on Amazon
Yeon Sang-ho Premieres AI Zombie Film 'Colony'
At Cannes, director Yeon Sang-ho returns to the zombie genre with ‘Colony’, a film that uses a mutating virus as a metaphor for AI‑driven collective behavior and the loss of individuality. Drawing on
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Wraps, Premieres March 2027
Director Jeff Fowler announced that filming has wrapped on Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Paramount and Sega's next installment in the blue hedgehog franchise, which is set to hit theaters March 19, 2027 and w
Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and Movie Marketer, Dies at 87
Tony Seiniger, the legendary "Godfather of Movie Advertising," died at 87 in Atlanta. Over a six‑decade career he crafted iconic posters—from "Jaws" to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest"—and mentored i
Drake Sets 2026 Spotify Day‑Streaming Records
Drake’s surprise triple‑album drop shattered multiple streaming records, making him the most‑streamed artist and album in a single day on Spotify in 2026 and delivering Amazon Music’s biggest hip‑hop
Dutton Ranch Premieres on Paramount+ With Harris, Bening
'Dutton Ranch,' the Paramount+ spinoff of 'Yellowstone,' debuted with a two-episode premiere reuniting Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth and Rip, who face a new ranching dynasty led by Annette Beni
Léa Seydoux Shines in Cannes Film Gentle Monster
At Cannes, Marie Kreutzer’s *Gentle Monster* transforms the real‑life child‑pornography scandal of composer Florian Teichtmeister into a harrowing family drama, anchored by Léa Seydoux’s unflinching p
Drake’s Best ‘Iceman’ Lyrics, From ‘Make Them Cry’ to ‘Make Them Know’
Drake used the fourth episode of his “Iceman” series to debut the album ahead of its midnight release, then shocked fans by surprise‑dropping two more projects—“Habibti” and “Maid of Honour”—creating
Karma Scores Six‑Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Guillaume Canet’s cult thriller ‘Karma’ sparked a six‑minute standing ovation at Cannes, underscoring the festival’s push toward blockbuster‑style French premieres. The film’s success, backed by Pathé
John Travolta Receives Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes
Hollywood veteran John Travolta stunned Cannes with an honorary Palme d’Or, marking the festival’s embrace of global stars while debuting his first‑directed family adventure. The film, “Propeller One‑
Courtney Kemp’s Nemesis Debuts as Netflix Hit
Courtney A. Kemp’s new Netflix drama Nemesis launched to immediate chart‑topping success, spotlighting Los Angeles neighborhoods and creating local production jobs while exploring marriage and mayhem.
Josh Heuston adds music to Justin Kohl in Off Campus
Actor Josh Heuston reinterprets Justin Kohl for Prime Video’s Off Campus, turning the non‑musical book character into a band‑fronting, emotionally nuanced love interest, while learning instruments and
WGAE Names 2026 Staff Writer Bootcamp Graduates
The Writers Guild of America East unveiled 33 graduates of its 2026 Staff Writer Bootcamp, a six-week pipeline program for early-career and first-time episodic TV writers featuring sessions with showr
Musk Attacks Nolan's 'Odyssey' Casting as DEI Ploy
Elon Musk has repeatedly attacked Christopher Nolan's casting for the upcoming film "The Odyssey" on X, claiming the director's diverse cast—including Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page—w
Spotify Turns 20: Taylor Swift Named All-Time Top Artist
Spotify launched 20th anniversary celebrations featuring a green disco ball app icon and a personalized 'Party of the Year(s)' listening lookback for all users. The streamer also revealed all-time mos
Outlander Finale Streams, Showrunner Keeps Door Open
The 'Outlander' series finale is now streaming on Starz, with stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan revealing they resisted the scripted ending, and showrunner Matthew B. Roberts refusing to confirm w
Get the Culture newsletter
Curated culture stories, every morning. Free.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.