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Bruce Miller Teases Lydia Origin; Dowd Stunned by Statue
At the Deadline Contenders TV panel, 'The Testaments' creator Bruce Miller teased an episode 6 flashback exploring Aunt Lydia's origin, while star Ann Dowd reacted to her own larger-than-life statue e
Michael Film Frames Jackson's Anger as Creative Engine
A review of the biopic "Michael" argues the film, starring Jaafar Jackson with Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, frames the singer's fraught, abusive relationship with his father as the engine powering t
Box Office: ‘Michael’ Bows to $217 Million Globally, ‘Mario’ Surpasses $800 Million, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Rockets Past $600 Million
Michael, the new Michael Jackson biopic, smashed box‑office records with a $217 million opening—the biggest ever for a musical biopic—while the Mario sequel topped $800 million and Project Hail Mary c
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Director Tried ‘Sneaking’ Adrian Grenier in For a Cameo But it Was ‘Too Late in Our Production Schedule to Make it Happen’
Director David Frankel revealed he tried to slip Adrian Grenier into a cameo for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” but the production schedule was already set, leaving the role empty. Grenier expressed disapp
Nicole Kidman films wrestling scene while flu‑stricken
Oscar‑winning actress Nicole Kidman pushed through a severe flu to film a demanding wrestling sequence for Apple TV+’s ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ earning praise from co‑star Nick Offerman and showr
Michael Keaton Returns to Hometown Pittsburgh to Announce Steelers’ NFL Draft Pick
After weeks of headlines about India's fuel‑import delays, the spotlight turns to Pittsburgh, where Oscar‑nominated actor Michael Keaton surprised fans by announcing the Steelers' fifth‑round pick, ti
SAG‑AFTRA, AMPTP Resume Talks, Target Pre‑DGA Deal
SAG‑AFTRA and the AMPTP are set to resume negotiations on Monday, targeting a tentative agreement before the DGA’s May 11 talks, with AI protections and contract length at the core of their dispute.
‘Michael’ Rocks Box Office With Record-Setting $97 Million Debut
Lionsgate’s Michael biopic shattered box‑office records with a $97 million domestic debut, outpacing previous biopics and becoming the year’s second‑biggest opening, while critics panned it but audien
Heartsink Review: Terminal Doctor Play Lacks Urgency
A new medical play called 'Heartsink' follows a terminally ill GP who becomes the 'heartsink' patient he once mocked, but the reviewer finds the characters flat, the NHS debates simplistic, and the hu
Adam Scott Announces Season 3, Wins Canal+ Icon Award
Adam Scott, executive producer and star of Apple’s “Severance,” revealed the series’ conclusion, previewed an upcoming third season and announced he’ll receive the Canal+ Icon Award at Canneseries.
Louise Lecavalier Premieres Danses Vagabondes at 67
At 67, Canadian dancer Louise Lecavalier — once David Bowie's stage partner and the face of La La La Human Steps — premieres her solo show 'Danses Vagabondes' at Sadler's Wells East in London.
Gunshots Evacuate White House Correspondents' Dinner
Gunshots forced the evacuation of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after‑party in Washington, prompting a dimmed underground gathering and a split response from media outlets while President Tru
Australia Sends Delegation to EAVE's Ties That Bind
Australia has dispatched its inaugural delegation of Asian‑Australian filmmakers to the EAVE‑run Ties That Bind program in Udine, Italy, aiming to forge new co‑production links across Europe and Asia.
Wim Wenders Presents Yakusho Koji at Far East Festival
At the 28th Far East Film Festival in Udine, Wim Wenders presented veteran actor Yakusho Koji with the Golden Mulberry Lifetime Achievement Award, lauding his documentary‑style performance in the Cann
German Agency Calls for Evidence on Jügler’s GDR Novel
German author Matthias Jügler’s debut novel Mayfly Season, a lyrical tale of fly‑fishing and hidden GDR family trauma, sparked official scrutiny as government agencies demanded evidence and warned the
Still-Photo Wozzeck Stuns at Royal Festival Hall
A one-off performance of Berg's Wozzeck at the Royal Festival Hall, part of the Southbank's Multitudes festival, paired Ilya Shagalov's still-photo video art with the London Philharmonic under Edward
Brett Bailey Delivers Surreal Satanic Road Trip
Christopher Brett Bailey gave a live, unaccompanied reading of his 2023 surreal novella, portraying a devil‑filled road trip with vivid, grotesque imagery and a performance that ran 15 minutes over sc
Madonna Spanks Abbey Owner, Debuts New Single
Madonna made a surprise 30-minute appearance at West Hollywood's The Abbey nightclub, debuting new single "I Feel So Free" from upcoming album "Confessions II," spanking the venue's owner on his birth
Adjoa Andoh Highlights Inclusive Casting at Folger Residency
During a week‑long residency at Washington’s Folger Shakespeare Library, actress and director Adjoa Andoh used her platform to champion inclusive casting, critique DEI rollbacks, and spotlight the pol
41st Guadalajara Fest: 'The Red Hangar' Sweeps Awards
At the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival, Chilean debut 'The Red Hangar' swept the Ibero‑American competition, while the event also highlighted regional cooperation, genre film growth, and new distributi
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