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Wilson Denies Nude Photo Hack in Sydney Defamation Trial
Rebel Wilson took the witness stand in her Sydney defamation trial and denied orchestrating a Snapchat hack that allegedly leaked a nude photo of co-star Charlotte MacInnes shortly after being sued.
Netflix Reboots 'Man on Fire' Series
Netflix launches a seven‑episode ‘Man on Fire’ series starring Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II, aiming to revive its action slate after a 9‑10% plunge in its stock. The reboot reimagines the John Creasy saga bu
Derek Lui Launches Surprise H, Unveils Three-Film Slate
Derek Lui, a former executive at LevelK and Memento International, has launched Surprise H, a Sydney-based boutique sales agency, with a three-film debut slate heading to Cannes buyers.
Patrick Muldoon Died Of Heart Attack At 57
Patrick Muldoon, known for "Days of Our Lives" and "Starship Troopers," died at 57 of a heart attack with a pulmonary embolism and hereditary blood-clotting disorder listed as underlying causes on his
Bravo's 'In the City' Spinoff Tackles 'Scamanda' Romance
Bravo is launching a Summer House spinoff called "In the City" that will directly address the Amanda Batula–West Wilson romance, dubbed "Scamanda," that erupted as Season 10 aired — with new footage s
AMC+ Lands US Rights to Hudson Williams' Yaga
AMC+ has landed exclusive U.S. streaming rights to "Yaga," an eight-episode Crave mystery-thriller starring Hudson Williams alongside Carrie-Anne Moss, announced at AMC's Upfront Content Showcase.
AMC Greenlights ‘Thunder Road’ Starring Dennis Quaid
AMC announced the greenlighting of its first NASCAR‑themed drama, “Thunder Road,” starring Dennis Quaid, with production slated for this summer and a 2027 premiere on AMC and AMC+, featuring a multi‑g
AMC Sells 'First Streamer' Ads to New Viewers
AMC Networks is launching a 'first streamer' ad product letting advertisers buy the first ad slot a viewer sees when pressing play on any series for the first time — even years-old shows — betting a r
AMC Books Beacon for Vampire Lestat Concert, Sphere
AMC Global Media is turning the launch of season 3 of its vampire series into a multi‑city fan experience, staging a June 2 concert at New York’s Beacon Theatre with Sam Reid and original music, while
These Are the 11 Best Golf Brands Everyone’s Wearing—On and Off the Course
Golf’s fashion scene is shifting from pure performance to a lifestyle statement, with brands like TravisMathew, Johnnie‑O, Malbon, Nike and Peter Millar each carving out distinct niches. The mix of te
Weisman Explains Imperfect Women Finale Killer Change
Imperfect Women creator Annie Weisman explains why she changed the novel's killer from Mary's son Marcus to Mary's husband Howard, revealing the Apple TV+ finale was designed to play as a thriller whe
Renny Harlin on Lost Spielberg Film, Douglas Ghosting
Finnish director Renny Harlin reflects on his career, from a last‑minute break on “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4” to a lost Spielberg project and a recent fallout with Michael Douglas, while championing
Amazon Tops Forecasts With $181.5B Revenue, $16.8B Anthropic Gain
Amazon beat Wall Street expectations with $181.5 billion in Q1 revenue and a 17% year-over-year gain, driven by strong cloud growth and a major investment gain tied to Anthropic.
Eva Longoria Joins NALIP Women in Media Forum May 1
Eva Longoria and the team behind Amazon Prime Video's "The House of the Spirits" will headline the National Association of Latino Independent Producers' Diverse Women in Media Forum on May 1 in Hollyw
Meta Stock Drops 5% On Higher Capex; Q1 Earnings Beat
Meta beat quarterly earnings expectations with a 61% jump in net income to $26.1 billion, but its stock fell more than 5% in late trading as the company raised its full-year capital expenditure guidan
Meta Q1 Revenue Jumps 33% to $56.3B, Plans 8,000 Layoffs
Meta posted blockbuster Q1 2026 earnings with revenue up 33% to $56.3B and net income soaring 61% to $26.8B, even as it announced plans to cut 8,000 jobs to help fund its accelerating AI push.
Christopher Nolan Reveals ‘The Odyssey’ Is “Shorter” Than ‘Oppenheimer’ Runtime, But Still “An Epic Film”
Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, set for an IMAX release on July 17, will run under three hours—shorter than his 180‑minute Oppenheimer—while still delivering an epic scale.
Ragtime Sets 2027 North American Tour, Starts Buffalo
Lincoln Center Theater’s acclaimed Ragtime revival is set to hit the road in fall 2027, kicking off at Buffalo’s Shea’s Buffalo Theatre before touring the U.S. and Canada. The move mirrors a surge of
Ally Simpson Becomes TV President at Kinetic Content
Ally Simpson, a decade‑long Kinetic Content veteran with a law background, has been elevated to president of television, taking charge of all American unscripted productions and overseeing hit series
Michael earns $11.1M Tuesday, 4th best April box office
Lionsgate's Michael raked in $11.1 million on Tuesday, the fourth‑largest April Tuesday ever for a live‑action film, pushing its domestic total to $116 million and positioning it to eclipse Lionsgate’
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