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BBC One starts filming Beatles drama ‘Hamburg Days’
BBC One has begun production of the six‑part series “Hamburg Days,” a drama that will portray the Beatles’ formative Hamburg years, with filming underway in Germany and Liverpool.
Kelvin Harrison Jr. Joins Cannes Jury
Actor‑producer Kelvin Harrison Jr. joins the Cannes jury to present the Golden Globes Documentary Prize, highlighting the festival’s push to amplify urgent nonfiction storytelling. Backed by the Artem
China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Leads Post-Holiday Frame as ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Debuts
China’s post‑May‑Day box office saw family drama “Dear You” surge to the top, while a mix of suspense thrillers and imported fantasy filled the rest of the top five. Overall weekend receipts fell to $
Valerie Cherish Wins Second Emmy in Comeback Finale
The Comeback’s series finale on HBO Max finds Valerie Cherish stuck in an AI‑driven sitcom on NuNet, only to be rescued by a custom role that earns her a second Emmy. The episode blends a satire of AI
Euphoria S3E5: Cassie's Surge, Nate's Debt Fallout
Euphoria’s latest episode pushes its characters into extreme territory, with Cassie's OnlyFans surge, Nate’s debt‑fueled violence, and a near‑fatal ordeal for Rue, while the show abandons its original
Tom Brady Crashes Kevin Hart Roast, Jokes About Affair
Amid shareholder pressure and a recent stock slump, Netflix doubled down on its comedy push by staging a star‑studded roast where Tom Brady surprised Kevin Hart with a jab about the comedian’s 2017 La
Actor Michael Pennington, 82, Dies – Shakespeare Star
Renowned Shakespearean performer Michael Pennington, famed for his role as Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod in Return of the Jedi, has died at age 82, marking the loss of a distinguished stage and screen veteran.
Silent Friend, Venice Prize Winner, Nets Strong Opening
Venice‑prize‑winning director Ildikó Enyedi’s film Silent Friend opened in New York with a $74.4 k total from two theaters, delivering a $37.2 k per‑theater average — the strongest for a non‑English l
Adolescence Wins Record Four BAFTA TV Awards
Netflix’s limited series ‘Adolescence’ made BAFTA history with a four‑award sweep, while its star Owen Cooper became the youngest actor to claim all four major TV acting honors. At the same time, Appl
BBC Airs Navai's BAFTA Speech Slamming Its Censorship
The BBC aired Ramita Navai's BAFTA acceptance speech on BBC One after she used the moment to accuse the broadcaster of censoring her documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, which it dropped in June 20
Rita Wilson Releases 'Sound of a Woman' Album, Tours
Actress‑turned‑songwriter Rita Wilson has released her sixth album, "Sound of a Woman," a Nashville‑crafted collection that tackles midlife change, motherhood, marriage, and self‑discovery. Inspired b
Martin Short: Mental Illness 'Terminal Like Cancer'
Martin Short opened up on CBS Sunday Morning about the 'nightmare' of losing his daughter Katherine to suicide, comparing mental illness to cancer and revealing that his daughter's unspoken words echo
Stephen Graham Wins BAFTA Leading Actor for Adolescence
British actor Stephen Graham finally clinched his first BAFTA, winning Leading Actor for his role as Eddie Miller in Netflix’s teen drama *Adolescence*, beating heavyweight nominees like Colin Firth a
Isaacs Welcomes Lox Pratt as New Draco at BAFTA
At the BAFTA TV Awards, veteran Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs publicly welcomed newcomer Lox Pratt, who will take over the role of Draco Malfoy in HBO’s upcoming series, while also highlighting other
Three new books debut for New York Art Week
Three freshly released titles—a sweeping nonfiction study, a cheeky memoir and a dual biography—each take a distinct angle on the art market’s buying and selling business. Their debut lines up with Ne
Latin Artists Reveal Mother’s Day Song Picks
Latin musicians shared the songs that define motherhood for them, from Gloria Estefan’s beloved classic “The Impossible Dream” to Natalia Lafourcade’s soothing “Aztec” that calms her newborn. J Balvin
DGA Begins Talks on Health, Jobs, AI with Studios
While OpenAI is trimming its own product teams, the Directors Guild of America is now confronting its own challenges, negotiating with studios over a health plan that’s losing tens of millions, job se
Adam Scott: Severance Season 3 Coming 'Much Sooner'
Adam Scott confirmed on the BAFTA red carpet that Apple TV's Severance Season 3 will not face another three-year wait, telling Deadline the new season is coming 'much sooner' and will begin shooting i
Disney First Studio to $2B Global; Mortal Kombat II Opens $63M
Disney became the first major studio to cross $2 billion at the 2026 global box office, fueled by 'The Devil Wears Prada 2's' scorching $118.8M second weekend, while Warner Bros.' 'Mortal Kombat II' o
Netflix's TV Games Finally Work
Netflix's new TV-based games, which live inside the Netflix app and use smartphones as controllers, may represent the streaming service's first real gaming breakthrough after years of strategy shifts,
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