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Money Heist Producer Sonia Martínez Joins El Estudio
Sonia Martínez, the Spanish TV executive behind Netflix's "Money Heist" and "Locked Up," is joining Pablo Cruz's El Estudio as director of contents in Spain, giving the company a high-profile local le
Idris Elba: Global Audiences Won’t Accept Black James
Idris Elba dismisses claims he was a serious contender for James Bond, saying a black actor in the role wouldn't be accepted globally due to cultural preferences.
Italian Global Series 2026 Unveils 21-Series Competition
The Italian Global Series (IGS) festival will return for its second edition from July 3 to 10 across Rimini and Riccione, with 21 series from 15 countries competing for Maximo Awards and guests includ
Idris Elba Says Black Bond Unlikely for Audiences
In a British GQ interview, Idris Elba dismissed the possibility of a Black James Bond, arguing that global markets and the franchise’s escapist roots make such casting unrealistic.
Samuel Drops ‘Samuelito’ Album Mixing Latin‑Reggaeton
International artist Samuel has launched his four‑track album ‘Samuelito,’ blending Latin rhythm, reggaeton energy, and K‑pop‑style performance aesthetics. The album, named after his childhood nicknam
Gyllenhaal, Eisenberg Honored at Karlovy Vary
The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, running July 3‑11, will present its President’s Award to actress‑director Maggie Gyllenhaal and actor‑director Jesse Eisenberg. Gyllenhaal will debut
Rising Swan to Shoot ‘Iris’ in Spain, Japan with Toei
Rising Swan Entertainment is set to launch the female‑led action thriller “Iris,” filming in Spain and Japan with Toei Company’s support, marking director Lisa C. Satriano’s feature directorial debut
Jamie Oliver Group Taps Baby Teeth for Microdrama
Jamie Oliver Group is partnering with creative company Baby Teeth on a vertical-video microdrama and reshaping its leadership as it refocuses on IP, formats, and creative output following December's l
Composer Sally Beamish Calls Autism Diagnosis a
Composer and violist Sally Beamish recounts a 2023 Australian festival where she soloed on viola but failed to record the performances, a regret that fed a lifelong habit of ruminating on joyful momen
China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Leads Again as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Debuts
Family drama 'Dear You' topped the China weekend box office from June 5‑7, earning RMB115.3 million ($17 million) and reaching a cumulative $238.5 million. Crime thriller 'Vanishing Point' placed seco
Cottrell-Boyce: Schools Are Now the 'Alamo of Services'
Former Waterstones children's laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce's new book 'A British Childhood' argues that austerity, housing precarity, and the collapse of community services have left schools acting a
'Alice and Steve' Reviewed: Dated, Wrong, Squanders Its Ick
A scathing review of Sophie Goodhart's new BBC show 'Alice and Steve' argues that the series squanders its provocative premise — best friends whose relationship implodes when one begins sleeping with
80 Women Stage 'All the Rage' on Epstein Files
Playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz rallied 80+ female and non-binary writers via WhatsApp into 'All the Rage,' a guerrilla theatre piece premiering 11-13 June at London's Theatre Deli that redirects the Ep
Apple Wins Tony, Completes Studio EGOT in Record Time
Apple achieved a rare 'studio EGOT' by winning a Tony for 'Schmigadoon!', completing entertainment's quadruple crown just six and a half years after launching Apple TV.
Tony awards 2026: Death of a Salesman triumphs, as Lesley Manville and John Lithgow also win
Death of a Salesman swept the 2026 Tony Awards with six wins, while Lesley Manville and John Lithgow earned top acting honors in historic victories.
John Lithgow, 80, Wins Oldest Male Acting Tony
John Lithgow, at 80, clinched a Tony for his performance in “Giant,” becoming the oldest male acting winner and marking a 53‑year span since his first win, a Broadway record.
Qween Jean Wins Tony for Cats Costume, First Trans
Costume designer Qween Jean won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design for a Musical for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, becoming the first openly trans woman to receive a Tony. She was also nominated for Be
Tony Awards 2026: ‘Death of a Salesman’ Leads With Six Wins, as ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Liberation’ Also Take Top Honors
The 79th Tony Awards saw a revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” dominate with six honors, including best revival, lead actress for Laurie Metcalf, and direction by Joe Mantello. The win ma
John C. Reilly Urged DiCaprio to Skip Titanic
John C. Reilly told the Ted Danson podcast that he tried to persuade Leonardo DiCaprio to abandon James Cameron’s Titanic for Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights, arguing the film’s plot was obvious.
AMC 'Vampire Lestat' Review: Sam Reid Rocks Campy Reinvention
AMC's 'Interview with the Vampire' returns for a third season retitled 'The Vampire Lestat,' with Sam Reid's vampire launching a rock band tour as a flamboyant rebuttal to a Pulitzer-winning journalis
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