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Peacock Orders Mystery Series The Break-In
Peacock has greenlit a new mystery limited series, The Break-In, created by the team behind its hit show All Her Fault. Adapted from a Katherine Faulkner novel, the series will be produced by Carnival
Cauã Reymond & Bruno Safadi premiere ‘The Playoffs’
Brazilian actor Cauã Reymond and director Bruno Safadi promoted Globo’s new soccer drama *The Playoffs* at its SXSW London world premiere, discussing the series’ focus on the sport’s hidden scandals a
Mark Williams reveals Harry Potter set anecdotes
Mark Williams reflects on his Harry Potter experience, saying the longest days and being away from home were the toughest, while the camaraderie with fellow cast members was the highlight. He shares a
Rodrigo Slams DHS for Using Song in ICE Video
Olivia Rodrigo revealed in a new Dazed interview that she was "enraged" to discover the Trump Department of Homeland Security used her song "All-American Bitch" in a video promoting ICE deportations,
Taormina 72nd Edition Confirms Mirren, Crowe, Eastwood
The 72nd Taormina Film Festival (June 10-14) has unveiled its lineup, confirming Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, and Scott Eastwood, with Jane Campion presiding over the jury and HBO's 'House of the Drag
‘Scary Movie’ Review: The Sixth ‘Scary Movie’ Has a Few Choice Gags, but Mostly It’s So Meta It’s Meh
The review of "Scary Movie 6" spotlights a few standout gags—such as Ray Wilkins’ church confession and a banjo rendition of “Movin’ On Up”—but finds many other jokes, like the “Get Out” send‑up and a
Obama Joins Gladwell on 8-Part Reconstruction Podcast
Malcolm Gladwell's new eight-part History Channel podcast 'Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise' premieres June 4 with former President Barack Obama as a featured voice, in a Higher Ground / Pushkin
Stone, Palmer Swap Numbers, Bond Over Motherhood and Craft
Sharon Stone and Keke Palmer met for Variety and CNN's Actors on Actors series, bonded over shared single-motherhood experiences, discussed their current shows (HBO's 'Euphoria' Season 3 and Peacock's
Column Urges Mental‑Health Investment as Lauv Cancels
Dr. Aprilia Wes’s guest column argues that music labels, management and other companies should take a more active role in supporting artists’ mental health, claiming that such investment will make the
Tubi Expands Deal with Kevin Fredericks, Series, Films
Tubi has sealed its most extensive creator partnership to date with comedian Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks, extending the original Safe Space series and adding multiple new projects. The deal includes
Tarantino Labels Hollywood a Flavourless Sausage
Quentin Tarantino lambasted modern Hollywood as a “flavourless sausage factory” in a Sight and Sound essay, decrying the lack of quality in post‑pandemic releases. He praised only a few recent titles—
Danielle de Niese Directs UK Tour of Figaro
Soprano Danielle de Niese is making her directorial debut with Wild Arts’ stripped‑down, 10‑musician production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, launching at Layer Marney Tower on 5 June and tourin
Bob Odenkirk & David Cross Debut Machu Picchu Film
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross debut a comic‑doc at Tribeca that chronicles their quirky trek to Machu Picchu, mixing sketch humor, local delicacies, and candid reflections on health and friendship.
Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis and acclaimed French-Iranian artist, dies aged 56
French‑Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, best known for her memoir Persepolis, died at 56. Relatives said she died of sadness after the death of her husband, Swedish producer Mattias Ripa, who passed aw
Barbican's 'High Society' Wows Vocally, Lacks Drama
The Barbican's new production of Cole Porter's 'High Society' dazzles with impeccable vocal performances and choreography, but a reviewer finds the revival emotionally hollow, lacking the romantic ten
Doc 'Feast or Famine' Probes Michelin Star System
The documentary ‘Feast or Famine: The Quest for the Michelin Star’ premiered at SXSW London, exposing the Michelin guide’s monopoly and contrasting veteran chef Marco Pierre White’s criticism with a n
UMG signs Jason Zhang, backs Thailand’s Solution One
Universal Music Group’s Greater China division has inked a comprehensive deal with pop star Jason Zhang while simultaneously taking a minority stake in Thailand’s leading music distributor Solution On
Robert De Niro Slams Trump at Tribeca Opening
At the Tribeca Festival’s 25th‑year opening, Robert De Niro used his stage time to denounce a “monstrous leader”—widely understood as Donald Trump—while the event debuted a new Earth, Wind & Fire docu
Canada Pauses Multi‑Billion‑Dollar Netflix Fee
The Canadian government instructed the regulator to stop pursuing additional charges on streaming platforms such as Netflix. AP News, Politico and the Wall Street Journal reported that Canada paused a
Canada Pauses $Billions Netflix Fee
Canada has put on hold a new fee that would have charged Netflix and other streaming services billions of dollars. The government instructed the regulator to stop pursuing higher charges, and the prim
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