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Kane Williamson retires from all international cricket
Kane Williamson, New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer in international cricket, has retired with immediate effect at age 35, walking away mid-series against England and ending a 16-year career that
Spanish Films Pitch Remake Rights at Shanghai Market
Four Spanish titles—including Netflix’s ‘The Platform’ and Iciar Bollaín’s ‘Rosa’s Wedding’—will be pitched at the Shanghai Film & TV Market on June 21, where producers tout remakes as low‑risk, high‑
Top 100 Novels List Unveiled, Summer Reads Announced
The editorial team wrapped up its Q&A on the 100 best novels list, revealing its criteria, highlighting modern inclusions, and teasing a summer reads special, and announced plans for future alternativ
Noah Wyle and Sally Field on ‘The Pitt’ Exhaustion, CGI Co-Stars and Their ‘ER’ History: It Was a ‘Big Gamble’ Once for an Oscar Winner to Do TV
Noah Wyle and Sally Field reflect on their emotionally demanding roles in 'The Pitt' and 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' their shared history on 'ER,' and the evolving prestige of television acting.
Koe Wetzel Drops 'The Night Champion' Album, July Tour
Koe Wetzel unveiled his sixth studio album, The Night Champion, at an intimate Nashville preview and announced a July‑starting U.S. and Canada arena tour, marking a new phase after his recent personal
Pawan Kalyan Confirms 'They Call Him OG 2' Sequel
Pawan Kalyan's production house has officially confirmed that "They Call Him OG 2" is in active development, with filming expected to begin after November once director Sujeeth returns from abroad.
Renell Shaw to debut Windrush Suite at Kings Place
Renell Shaw will debut his Windrush Suite and its sequels at Kings Place, blending jazz, funk, and classical strings with his grandparents’ recorded voices to tell a love‑filled, intergenerational sto
Summer TV Guide: New Seasons & Revivals June‑August
A fresh summer TV guide maps out a packed slate of new seasons, revivals, spin‑offs and original series launching across streaming services from June through August, giving viewers plenty of fresh bin
Monte‑Carlo TV Festival Unveils Business Forum Lineup
The Monte‑Carlo Television Festival’s Business Forum opens Friday with a high‑profile roster of actors, creators and industry leaders discussing everything from creative collaboration to AI in documen
Helen Mirren: Aren't Politicians, Condemns Israel
At the Taormina Film Festival, Oscar‑winner Helen Mirren warned that artists are not politicians, urged them to reflect humanity’s complexities, and condemned Israel’s treatment of Palestinians as cri
Tony Leung Chairs Shanghai Festival's Golden Goblet Jury
Tony Leung Chiu-wai chaired his first Chinese film festival jury at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, leading a globally diverse panel tasked with awarding the Golden Goblet.
David Hockney Remembered as Pop Art's Unabashed
David Hockney is remembered as a uniquely optimistic visual artist whose unironic celebration of modern life — from California swimming pools to gay liberation — distinguished him from his Pop Art con
Ruth Ozeki says her novels echo Charlotte’s Web
Ruth Ozeki reveals that her entire body of work is driven by an attempt to recapture the language‑saving power of Charlotte’s Web, while also citing a wide range of other literary influences that shap
Pussy Riot debut album CYKA
Pussy Riot’s debut album CYKA arrives as a blend of icy electronics, EDM, and punk, mixing protest themes with pop production that critics say dilutes its activist edge while sparking political conver
Brown Wimpenny Debut Album Delivers Hour‑Long Folk
Brown Wimpenny’s debut hour‑long album, named after a 19th‑century ancestor, blends atmospheric fiddle, cello drones and athletic banjo in a deliberately dusty production that showcases both ambitious
Tudor Giurgiu on Charting a New Direction in Rollicking Transilvania Film Festival Opener ‘3 Days in September’
Romanian filmmaker Tudor Giurgiu opens the 25th Transilvania International Film Festival with “3 Days in September,” a 65‑minute single‑take comedy that marks a stylistic shift from his recent weighty
Transilvania at 25: How the Romanian Festival’s Founders Keep Its Bold, ‘Subversive,’ ‘All-or-Nothing’ Spirit Alive
The Transilvania International Film Festival marks its 25th edition in Cluj, celebrating its founding ethos of bold, subversive programming amid the rise of Romanian cinema on the global stage.
Juliette Lewis Surprises in Apple TV+ Cape Fear
Juliette Lewis returns to the Cape Fear story with a surprise cameo in Apple TV+’s new episode, reconnecting with her 1991 role and sharing the screen with Martin Scorsese’s daughter, adding a nostalg
20 ways Taylor Swift remade pop culture in her image
Taylor Swift’s two‑decade career has reshaped pop culture, from her debut country ballad to strategic pop collaborations, meticulous brand control, political activism, a self‑aware, cringe‑embracing p
‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Review: Hugh Jackman Terrorizes Nottingham in a Ferociously Grim Character Study About How Legends Are Forged
IndieWire’s review frames Michael Sarnoski’s ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ as a stark, medieval character study that strips the legendary outlaw of myth, presenting Hugh Jackman’s ruthless Robin amid ash‑
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