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‘Nobody is pretending to like my work because of my fresh-faced good looks’: the pros of being a debut novelist at 51
An Irish writer publishing his debut novel at 51 argues that his late start brings unexpected advantages, including creative confidence, thematic depth about middle age, and freedom from the shadow of
‘Central to human identity’: exhibition at the Met connects bodies with musical instruments
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's new exhibition 'Musical Bodies' explores 4,000 years of music-making, arguing that instruments are extensions of the human body and central to human identity — from an
Sigurjón Sighvatsson to Receive Locarno Rezzonico Award
Veteran film and TV producer Sigurjón "Joni" Sighvatsson, whose credits span Twin Peaks, Beverly Hills 90210, and David Lynch's Wild at Heart, will receive the honorary Raimondo Rezzonico Award at the
Cello belonging to artist John Constable to be played for first time in 100 years
A 223-year-old cello commissioned by landscape painter John Constable and made by his neighbour and mentor John Dunthorne Sr will be played publicly for the first time in 100 years following a £4,000
Audible Launches 'SPLBERG' Podcast on Spielberg Impostor
Audible is launching 'SPLBERG,' an eight-episode investigative podcast hosted by Charlie Webster that reexamines the case of Jonathan Taylor Spielberg, who posed as filmmaker Steven Spielberg's nephew
'The Flaws' Beats Big Budgets at Seriencamp With No
An almost dialogue-free absurdist comedy from an 11-person theater collective, 'The Flaws' (Das Manko), won the top competition prize at Seriencamp, beating bigger-budget rivals.
Marilyn Monroe Centenary Exhibition Opens in London
The National Portrait Gallery in London is marking the centenary of Marilyn Monroe's birth with "Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait," a major exhibition tracing her life and legacy through images by the photo
Netflix Buys 'Jean-Michel' Basquiat Doc After Tribeca
Netflix has acquired 'Jean-Michel,' a new Basquiat documentary directed by Quinn Whitney Wilson and Viridiana Lieberman that premiered at the Tribeca Festival and is the first made in cooperation with
Heather Tilert Promoted to VP of Kids & Family at
Heather Tilert, who has led Netflix’s preschool content since 2018, has been promoted to VP of Kids & Family Series, expanding her role to oversee animation and unscripted kids’ programming.
Netflix Casts Squid Game, Avengers Stars in Korean
Netflix has cast Park Hae-soo, Claudia Kim, and Cho Jung-seok to star in its new Korean crime thriller Paper Man, now in production, as part of its continued investment in Korean content.
Jason Momoa Exits Sony's Helldivers Movie
Jason Momoa is exiting the Sony and PlayStation film adaptation of *Helldivers*, with the studio now searching for a new lead actor for the Justin Lin-directed project set for a 2027 release.
Max Winkler on Directing Hunnam in Monster, Casting
Director Max Winkler discusses his work on the Ryan Murphy series Monster: Ed Gein and Love Story, detailing Charlie Hunnam’s intense preparation and the casting of JFK Jr.
Lucius Cary Joins TFC Management After Rain
Lucius Cary has left Rain after three years to join TFC Management, where he will continue representing film and television creators.
Heated Rivalry Barred From Emmys Over Canadian Production
Heated Rivalry, the Canadian hockey romance that became a global hit and won 16 Canadian Screen Awards, has been ruled ineligible for the U.S. Emmys because it lacks American ownership, and HBO has no
Netflix Sets Korean Crime Series 'Paper Man' With Park
Netflix is producing a new Korean crime drama titled 'Paper Man' starring Cho Jung-seok, Park Hae-soo, and Claudia Kim, directed by Lee Il-hyung, centering on a man who accidentally creates undetectab
Mineshaft Doc Revisits 1977 Murder Behind Friedkin's Cruising
A new Jeffrey Schwarz documentary premiering at Tribeca uses the 1977 bludgeoning murder of Variety critic Addison Verrill — committed by Paul Bateson, a man who also appeared in The Exorcist — as a l
Southgate Doc on Boys Sidesteps Political Root Causes
A review of Gareth Southgate's BBC documentary examining Britain's crisis of demotivated young men through visits to Middlesbrough, a prison, and schools—criticized for offering small-scale solutions
‘Wonder Man’ Designers Reveal Hidden MCU Easter Eggs
The production designers of Marvel’s 'Wonder Man' reveal hidden Easter eggs throughout the series, from Simon Williams’ license plate to subtle nods to Asgard and Trevor Slattery’s past.
Netflix & Deadline Event Shows Power of Collaboration
At Netflix & Deadline’s The Visionaries event, creators of Stranger Things, Beef, Big Mistakes, and Lord of the Flies stressed that collaboration with cast and crew fuels their shows’ success.
Hulu's 'Alice and Steve' starring Nicola Walker debuts
Hulu’s new comedy series “Alice and Steve,” starring Nicola Walker as Alice and Jemaine Clement as Steve, debuts its six‑episode first season on June 8, exploring a friendship‑turned‑romance that spir
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