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Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger on Antitrust Grounds
A federal judge imposed a 28-day temporary restraining order on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger at the request of a 12-state coalition led by California, which argues the deal would harm competition
Lewis Pullman Joins Julia Garner in Apple TV Thriller
Lewis Pullman is set to star opposite Julia Garner in 'Guilty Creatures,' an Apple TV thriller from Tomorrow Studios adapted from Mikita Brottman's true-crime book about two young lovers who committed
Netflix Drops First Look at 'A Different World' Sequel
Netflix has unveiled first-look images from its sequel to the NBC sitcom 'A Different World,' which premieres Sept. 24 at the fictional HBCU Hillman College with a new ensemble led by Maleah Joi Moon
Just for Laughs Reveals 2026 New Faces Lineup
Just for Laughs has unveiled its 2026 New Faces lineup, featuring 47 emerging comedians across stand-up, character, creator, and writer categories, continuing its role as a key launchpad for global co
Michael Urie on 'Oh, Mary' West End Return, Second Emmy Nod
Michael Urie is reprising his role as Mary's Teacher in 'Oh, Mary!' on London's West End opposite Cole Escola, while juggling Season 4 of 'Shrinking,' which just earned him his second consecutive Emmy
TIFF 2026 Gala Lineup: 'I Play Rocky' and 'Misty Green'
TIFF unveiled its 2026 Gala and Special Presentations lineup led by Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' Stallone biopic and Chris Rock's all-star drama 'Misty Green,' running September 10–20 in Downtown T
Arca Announces Album XXXXX, Livestream With Feeld Support
Arca announces her first full-length album in five years, titled XXXXX, set for release on July 31 via XL Recordings, accompanied by a globally streamed performance from Barcelona backed by dating app
Toronto film festival: Helen Mirren, Chris Rock and Seth Rogen lead lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled its 2025 lineup of world premieres, with new films fronted by Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen, and Chris Rock alongside roughly a dozen other titles.
Nell Tiger Free Leads BBC/PBS 'Portrait of a Lady' Adaptation
A high-end TV series adapting Henry James' 1881 novel The Portrait of a Lady — starring Nell Tiger Free as Isabel Archer alongside Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy, and Miranda Richardson — has begun filmin
Nolan's Odyssey vs Homer: Every Key Change
Christopher Nolan's three-hour Odyssey adaptation strips out most gods, the Phaeacians, and Homer's trickster elements while borrowing from Virgil and reframing Odysseus around battle-hardened resilie
50 Years Ago Today: The Band Warm Up for ‘The Last Waltz’ in Asbury Park
A black-and-white multi-camera recording of The Band's July 20, 1976 show at Asbury Park's Casino Arena — captured by promoter John Scher's venue video system and preserved on tape — has emerged as an
'Camp' Review: Guilt, Grief, and Witchcraft
Avalon Fast's indie film "Camp" follows a guilt-ridden young counselor who finds healing through witchcraft and sisterhood at a summer camp for troubled youth, earning praise as a transfixing, tonally
‘Masters of the Universe’ Sets Prime Video Streaming Release Date
After a disappointing $113 million worldwide theatrical run, Amazon's live-action 'Masters of the Universe' adaptation will debut on Prime Video on July 22, marking a quick pivot from box office to st
Downey Returns as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday
The first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday reveals Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Chris Evans’ return as Captain America, and a massive ensemble cast uniting Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic F
AFCI Honored With LMGI's 2026 Trailblazer Award
The Location Managers Guild International will honor the Association of Film Commissioners International with its 2026 Trailblazer Award at the LMGI Awards ceremony on August 22 at the Eli and Edythe
Netflix and ASL Company SignUp Media Are Making Hundreds of Hours of Kids Programming More Accessible
Netflix has partnered with SignUp Media to produce American Sign Language interpretations for roughly 200 hours of Kids & Family programming — the first time SignUp has signed a deal directly with a m
Megan Rapinoe to Launch 'Why Are You Like This?' Podcast
Megan Rapinoe is set to debut a weekly interview podcast titled "Why Are You Like This?" on August 6, produced by Vox Media and featuring hour-long conversations with cultural figures beyond sports.
Cretton on Spider-Man: Brand New Day: 'You Can Get Mad'
Director Destin Daniel Cretton opens up about making Spider-Man: Brand New Day, his fourth feature after a detour through a scrapped Avengers: Kang Dynasty, detailing how he connected personally to Pe
Broderick, Ruck Spill Untold Ferris Bueller Stories
Stars Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck reflect on the casting drama, improvised moments, and accidents that shaped Ferris Bueller's Day Off, including a blown-out knee, a rejected 28-year-old actor, an
James Gray Honored With Locarno Career Award
James Gray will receive the Pardo alla Carriera career achievement award at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on August 9, with an open-air screening of his Cannes competition entry Paper Tiger on the 8,
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