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What’s Coming to Tubi in August 2026
Tubi is adding a major slate of films and TV shows in August 2026, including acclaimed indie titles, blockbuster franchises, and a wave of horror films reimagining public-domain characters, headlined
Ragtime Sets 2027 North American Tour, Starts Buffalo
Lincoln Center Theater’s acclaimed Ragtime revival is set to hit the road in fall 2027, kicking off at Buffalo’s Shea’s Buffalo Theatre before touring the U.S. and Canada. The move mirrors a surge of
Hayes MacArthur Signs Deal with Artist First
Actor Hayes MacArthur, known for roles on Netflix, TBS, and Amazon, has signed a full‑service management agreement with Artist First. The deal comes as Netflix's shares slide after recent turmoil, pos
Donni Davy Launches Euphoria S3 Half Magic Collection
Half Magic founder and Euphoria makeup lead Donni Davy launched a limited-edition collection tied to the show's third season, featuring character-inspired eyeshadow and lipgloss alongside repackaged b
Nolan Says The Odyssey Shorter Than Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan says his upcoming epic “The Odyssey” will run shorter than his 180‑minute blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” despite its massive scale. The film, shot entirely on IMAX with a new noise‑reduc
Diane Kruger Returns to WWII in ‘Amrum’
After once refusing WWII roles, Diane Kruger embraces the era again in the new drama 'Amrum', where she plays a defiant farmer caught in a Nazi family’s collapse. Directed by Fatih Akin and born from
Apple TV’s 'Widow’s Bay' Blends Horror and Comedy
Apple TV’s 'Widow’s Bay,' created by Katie Dippold and led by Matthew Rhys, masterfully blends deadpan comedy and creeping horror in a genre-hopping island mystery that feels both fresh and deeply roo
Val Kilmer AI-Resurrected in New Film by Daughter
Mercedes Kilmer is defending the use of AI to recreate her late father Val Kilmer in the film 'As Deep as the Grave,' framing the technology as both a tribute to his legacy and an inevitable frontier
John & Yoko Concert Film Opens with Split‑Screen
Across reviews, critics celebrate the weight of John Lennon’s final Madison Square Garden shows, yet this documentary—Power to the People: John & Yoko in NYC—adds a fresh split‑screen visual flair and
Newsboys Sue 33 Defendants Including MercyMe, World Vision
The Newsboys and co-founder Wes Campbell filed a 265-plus-page federal lawsuit in Tennessee against 33 defendants — including MercyMe, World Vision, LiveCo, the Roys Report, and Dutch VC firm Waterlan
Indie Film Has an Audience Problem
Independent producer Daren Smith’s recent indie releases drew only 25‑50K theatergoers, far below the 250‑500K seats needed for profit. At the same time, Google is rolling out Gemini AI across its sui
Shawn Hatosy Submits Supporting Actor & Director Emmys
While SKIMNEWS has been tracking NASA’s lunar rover plans, this week’s focus turns to TV drama as Shawn Hatosy earns supporting‑actor and directing Emmy submissions for The Pitt Season 2. The HBO Max
Marlee Matlin Honored, Nuisance Bear Screens
The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival returns May 20‑24 with a star‑studded lineup, honoring Oscar winner Marlee Matlin with the Sierra Spirit Award and closing with Sundance laureate ‘Nuisance Bear.’ The p
Netflix Orders Claire Danes Drama 'Lovesick'
Netflix has green‑lit a straight‑to‑series romantic drama titled Lovesick, starring Claire Danes, based on an Israeli series, as part of its aggressive push to expand original high‑profile content.
Kaitlyn Dever Signs with WME
Actress Kaitlyn Dever, fresh off an Emmy nomination for The Last of Us and starring in the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, has signed with talent agency WME for representation. The move positions
‘Ransom Canyon’ Season 2 Gets Premiere Date & First-Look Photos
Netflix's western drama Ransom Canyon returns July 23 with eight new episodes, deepening the love‑triangle between rancher Staten Kirkland and musician Quinn O’Grady while adding fresh talent like Pat
Rachel Zegler's Award-Winning Evita Heads to Broadway in 2027
Rachel Zegler will reprise her Olivier Award-winning turn in the Jamie Lloyd revival of Evita when it transfers to Broadway in spring 2027, though Lloyd is reworking the staging after scrapping the sh
Mark Rylance Directs Nice Fish with Michelle Williams
Oscar‑winner Mark Rylance is stepping behind the camera for his first feature, directing and starring in the comedy Nice Fish, which expands from an Olivier‑nominated stage play written with poet Loui
Jeff Pope: Reviews Outrank Ratings in Streaming
Oscar-nominated writer Jeff Pope told a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch in London that reviews now outweigh ratings in the streaming era, while previewing his new ITV factual drama Believe Me about the
ASCAP Awards: Vanacore's 22-Year Streak, Wicked & Stranger Things Win
ASCAP handed out its annual Screen Music Awards, with lifetime honoree David Vanacore extending a 22-year winning streak while composers behind 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Palm Royale,' 'Stranger Things' and
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