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‘Bait’ Team on the Show’s James Bond Plotline and Depicting Inner Struggle: ‘Being Muslim in the West Feels Like You’re Stuck in a Spy Thriller’
In a Los Angeles panel, the creators of Prime Video’s limited series “Bait” explained how they turned a British‑Pakistani actor’s James Bond audition into a metaphor for Muslim‑Western identity, blend
A24 Pays $17M for Cannes Hit 'Club Kid'
A24 acquired the rights to Cannes hit "Club Kid" for $17 million, underscoring the festival's growing role as a high-stakes marketplace for premium independent film.
Jim Queen Debuts at Cannes as Queer Adult Animation
Adult animated satire 'Jim Queen' premiered in Cannes’ Midnight section, delivering a flamboyant, queer‑themed political comedy that stands out amid the festival’s increasingly diverse lineup. Directe
‘I laughed out loud dozens of times’: authors choose books to make you fall back in love with reading
While SKIMNEWS tracks the Israel‑Lebanon ceasefire and Europe’s stalled electrification, this piece shows how literature can offer a cultural counterpoint. Prominent voices—from Malala Yousafzai to Ja
BBC One to Air 'Dear England' Drama on Sunday 9pm
BBC One will debut the four‑part drama 'Dear England' Sunday at 9 pm, a fictionalized retelling of Gareth Southgate’s managerial era that weaves football, mental health, and England’s cultural debates
Catch That Kid Sparks Engineer's Shift to Oil Rig
A 2004 kid‑heist film starring Kristen Stewart sparked the author’s lifelong craving for speed and adventure. Inspired, they pursued mechanical engineering, race‑car design, and an elite motorsport ma
Esiri Brothers Reimagine Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway in Lagos
Twin filmmakers Arie and Chuko Esiri reimagined Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway as Clarissa, setting it in contemporary Lagos and centering a Nigerian woman’s inner life, with Sophie Okonedo in the lea
Boards of Canada Release First Album in 13 Years
Boards of Canada have broken a 13‑year silence with their new album Inferno, a return to their signature analog synth sound that the Guardian criticizes for clumsy religious sampling and underwhelming
CAA Launches Moebius Labs at 11th Student Film Fest
While recent headlines have highlighted India’s delayed women’s quota, Netflix’s shareholder pressure, and Cannes’ diverse lineup, CAA’s 11th Moebius showcase adds a fresh layer to the entertainment n
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dead at 59
Rob Base, the Harlem‑born rapper best known for the 1988 hit “It Takes Two,” died at 59 after battling cancer. His crossover anthem, sampled by generations of artists and featured in movies, video gam
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 3: Rip’s Cattle Might Be Ruined by Anti-Vaxxers and Carter Avoids Getting Murdered After Peeing on a Truck
Episode 3 of Dutton Ranch ramps up the drama as Rip hides a murder while a foot‑and‑mouth outbreak—blamed on anti‑vaxxers by Everett—threatens his herd. Carter’s reckless romance with Oreana drags him
Julia Roberts to Star and Produce Sony's Home Economics
Oscar‑winner Julia Roberts will star in and co‑produce a film adaptation of Katy Hays' forthcoming novel *Home Economics*, with Sony's 3000 Pictures acquiring the rights. The project unites Roberts' R
Erin Moriarty Shares Graves Disease Struggle on Boys
Erin Moriarty opened up in a Time op-ed about battling undiagnosed Graves disease while filming The Boys’ final season, describing it as a “physical hell” that threatened her life and her ability to p
Nicolas Refn to Direct Maniac Cop Film with MUBI
Nicolas Winding Refn, fresh from a Cannes ovation, is set to helm a new Maniac Cop film, fully financed and distributed by MUBI, marking his return to feature directing after a decade.
Emmys: Outstanding Variety Series — The New Rules That Could Produce Four Winners and a Potential ‘SNL’ Snub
The Television Academy’s 2026 revamp merges late‑night talk shows and sketch comedies into a single Outstanding Variety Series category while still counting them separately for nominations. Under a ne
Wollner Everytime Wins Cannes Un Certain Regard Prize
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s third feature *Everytime* won Cannes Un Certain Regard’s top Jury Prize, a drama that intertwines grief and forgiveness during a holiday trip to Tenerife and outshon
Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan’s Next Film – ‘The Odyssey’: Release Date, Cast And More
Christopher Nolan’s next venture, an IMAX‑styled adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” is set for a July 17, 2026 theatrical debut. The film, which Nolan says will be shorter than his three‑hour Oppenh
Starz Cancels Spartacus: House of Ashur After One Season
Starz has canceled Steven S. Knight's 'Spartacus: House of Ashur' after one season due to underwhelming viewership, with Lionsgate Television now shopping the gladiator drama to other networks.
Dick Parry, Iconic Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dies at 83
Dick Parry, the saxophonist whose solos defined Pink Floyd’s most iconic tracks, died at 83, prompting a heartfelt tribute from longtime collaborator David Gilmour and recalling his unique stage trick
Rafael Nadal Debuts 'Rafa' Netflix Doc in Madrid
Rafael Nadal debuted his 4-part Netflix documentary 'Rafa' at a star-studded Madrid premiere Wednesday, joined by family, coaches, and luminaries, ahead of the series' May 29 global release.
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