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Disney CFO Calls Theatrical 'Just One Data Point'
Disney's CFO Hugh Johnston described theatrical box office as "just one data point," framing the film business as a "portfolio game" where franchise IP value flows into streaming, parks, and retail ev
Russos Congratulate Spider-Man Team on Record $360M Opening
The Russo Brothers publicly congratulated the Spider-Man: Brand New Day team after the film broke their own Avengers: Endgame record with a $360M U.S. opening weekend, with Disney's CEO adding his own
Princess Grace Foundation Announces 18 Winners and 11 Honoraria Recipients for 2026 Awards
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA unveiled its 2026 class: 18 Award winners and 11 Honoraria recipients spanning theater, dance, choreography, and film, set to be feted by Prince Albert II of Monaco a
Ariana DeBose to Star in Sweet Charity Workshop
Ariana DeBose will star in an autumn workshop of the classic musical 'Sweet Charity,' with Tony-nominated brothers Jeff and Rick Kuperman directing and choreographing the new production.
Pluribus Scores 18 Emmy Noms; Seehorn Previews Season 2
Rhea Seehorn reflects on starring in Vince Gilligan's Apple TV series Pluribus — which has earned 18 Emmy nominations and drawn comparisons to AI and the pandemic — as the Season 2 writers room gets u
HBO Boards BBC Tudor Drama '1536'
HBO has boarded the BBC's six-episode television adaptation of Ava Pickett's West End play '1536,' co-producing the Tudor-era drama about three working-class women caught in the fallout of Henry VIII'
Review: Ryan Murphy's "The Shards" Never Comes Together
A review of Ryan Murphy's FX/Hulu adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel "The Shards" finds the coming-of-age drama compelling but the serial-killer thriller half increasingly tacked on, with the 9-e
NYFF 2026 Unveils 32-Film Slate: Gilroy, DuVernay, Cannes Favorites
The New York Film Festival unveiled its 32-film main slate for its 64th edition, anchored by four world premieres, a heavy lean on Cannes breakouts and prize winners, and a Sept. 25 opening with James
Tim Blake Nelson’s ‘The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,’ Starring Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy, Boarded by WestEnd Films
WestEnd Films has acquired international sales rights to Tim Blake Nelson's "The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd," starring Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy, which will world premiere at the Toronto
Ana Gasteyer to Exit Broadway's Schmigadoon! September 6
Tony-nominated Ana Gasteyer will play her final performance in Broadway's Schmigadoon! on September 6, ending a limited run that earned her rave reviews and a Featured Actress nomination.
Farinelli Named Artistic Director of David di Donatello Awards
Gianluca Farinelli, a leading figure in film preservation and head of Il Cinema Ritrovato, has been named artistic director of Italy’s David di Donatello Awards, marking a shift in leadership and stru
Russo Brothers Pass Box Office Gauntlet to Spider-Man
Joe and Anthony Russo publicly congratulated the Spider-Man: Brand New Day team on Instagram after the film broke their Avengers: Endgame domestic opening weekend record with $360 million.
TIFF Docs Slate: Rapinoe Doc, Gibney Musk Film
TIFF announced its Docs section slate of 21 films from 20 countries, with Rebecca Huntt's Rapinoe documentary set as the opening-night world premiere and Alex Gibney's Musk portrait of Elon Musk arriv
George RR Martin on depression, aging amid Winds delays
George RR Martin reveals he has been battling depression and stress amid ongoing delays for The Winds of Winter, while reaffirming his commitment to finishing the book.
Prime Video’s Stunning Drama ’Sterling Point’ Elevates the YA Genre Beyond the Mundane: TV Review
Sterling Point, a new YA drama from creator Megan Park and executive producer Margot Robbie's LuckyChap, premieres all eight episodes on Prime Video on August 5, with a review praising its departure f
Dog Man Musical Opens in UK After Off-Broadway
Dog Man: The Musical has opened in the UK after an off-Broadway run, adapting Dav Pilkey's 70-million-copy graphic novel series. Reviewers say the production leans on slapstick at the expense of the b
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
Disney and TikTok have struck a deal allowing creators to use clips from Disney franchises like Star Wars, Toy Story, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in their videos, with content also flowing to Di
Disney CEO Defends Box Office Flops as Franchise Wins
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro framed 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and live-action 'Moana' as franchise successes despite box office underperformance, arguing their value to merchandise, parks, and streaming
WSA: Greenwood, Desplat, Guðnadóttir Among Nominees
The 26th World Soundtrack Awards unveiled nominations across Film Composer, Television Composer, and Best Original Song categories, setting the field for the Oct. 10 ceremony where Hildur Guðnadóttir
Ted Lasso Season 4: Sudeikis Returns to Coach Women's Team
The Apple TV series Ted Lasso returned after a three-year hiatus with its Season 4 premiere, finding Ted working at a Kansas City grocery store before being recruited to coach a women's team in Englan
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