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Netflix Artisans Share Their Must-Have Tools
Netflix artisans from hit shows like 'Stranger Things,' 'Wednesday,' and 'Beef' reveal the essential tools and personal rituals that help them bring their craft to life, from simple notebooks to advan
‘Ask E. Jean’ Documentary Expands Amid Trump DOJ Probe Controversy – Specialty Preview
The documentary 'Ask E. Jean'—detailing E. Jean Carroll’s $90 million judgments against Donald Trump—is expanding to over 40 theaters, bolstered by a high‑profile social campaign. At the same time, mu
Inside Grogu's Puppetry: 5 Puppets, 100+ Artists
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu hit theaters May 22, and while Pedro Pascal headlines the cast, it's Grogu — brought to life by more than 100 artists, five physical puppets, and teams of puppetee
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Explains It All: Breaking Down Liminal Spaces, Why He Was Nervous His Work Might Get ‘Butchered by Suits’ and What Sequels Might Look Like
Kane Parsons, the 20‑year‑old creator of the viral “Backrooms” web series, directs his first feature for A24, which opened Friday to strong preview numbers and is poised to become a studio blockbuster
Ali Louis Bourzgui Nominated for Tony as Punk Vampire David
Ali Louis Bourzgui transforms into the punk vampire David in the Broadway musical 'The Lost Boys,' delivering a physically and vocally demanding performance that earned him a Tony nomination at age 26
Hacks finale filmed at Louvre after October heist
The creators of the comedy series “Hacks” fought to film its finale at the Louvre, a goal jeopardized by a daring October heist that shut the museum and sparked strikes and leadership turmoil. After b
Miss You, Love You Debuts on HBO, Directed by Jim Rash
Jim Rash’s Sundance‑premiered drama Miss You, Love You lands on HBO this week as a tightly wound two‑hander starring Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells. Set in a stark New Mexico desert home, the film
UMG Board Rejects Ackman's $64 Billion Takeover Bid
Universal Music Group's board unanimously rejected Bill Ackman's $64 billion unsolicited takeover offer, calling the $35-per-share bid fundamentally undervalued after consulting with shareholders and
Actors Master Russian, Italian for Emmy‑Eligible Roles
This season’s Emmy race is rewarding actors who go beyond accents to master entire foreign languages for their roles. From Connor Storrie’s flawless Russian monologue in “Heated Rivalry” to Grace Van
Netflix Debuts 'Rafa' Docuseries on Nadal Season
Netflix is launching the four‑part docuseries “Rafa” on May 29, chronicling Rafael Nadal’s final season and his emotional retirement announcement. The series, filmed by Zachary Heinzerling with full‑a
Brune-Franklin, O. Yang Join Oscar Isaac Netflix Drama
Netflix's Vegas casino drama "The Roman" has added Shalom Brune-Franklin and Jimmy O. Yang to its cast, with Brune-Franklin as an ambitious casino host and Yang cast as an Eton-educated rival to Oscar
Ritual Film Zine Launches in LA with Wright, Oswalt
Ritual, a new independent film zine founded by LA publicist Greg Longstreet, has launched its premiere issue in Los Angeles with contributions from Edgar Wright, Patton Oswalt, and other film-industry
Netflix adds Brune‑Franklin, O. Yang to ‘The Roman’
Netflix’s Las‑Vegas drama “The Roman” is bolstering its lineup with two fresh faces: Shalom Brune‑Franklin as the ambitious casino host JC Griffin and Jimmy O. Yang as the polished rival Rich Tzu. The
‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession,’ and Why Two Gen Z Horror Directors Are Taking Over Hollywood
Two Gen Z horror directors are reshaping Hollywood, with Focus Features betting $15 million on Curry Barker’s “Obsession” and A24 backing Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms” after a $10 million preview haul. Th
Pfeiffer Scores Triple Emmy Run Across Three Streamers
Michelle Pfeiffer finds herself with projects on three different streamers — Paramount+, Apple TV+, and Prime Video — all Emmy-eligible this season, a coincidence she says she never planned.
Sara Dosa's 'Time and Water' premieres at Sundance
Sara Dosa’s new documentary ‘Time and Water,’ exploring Icelandic glaciers, climate loss, and family memory, premiered at Sundance 2026 and will launch in New York and Los Angeles later this month.
WME Signs Rosalind Eleazar, Star Of Chris Rock’s New A24 Film ‘Misty Green’
British actress Rosalind Eleazar, fresh off a lead in Chris Rock’s A24 drama “Misty Green,” has signed with WME to broaden her film, TV, and stage reach. The deal builds on her recent work for Netflix
Paramount Secures 'The Midnight Library' Rights
Amid Cannes’ bustling lineup of international cinema, Paramount Pictures outbid rivals to secure North American and key international distribution for the $70 million adaptation of Matt Haig’s bestsel
Endless yellow corridors started as an internet meme - now it's a Hollywood horror film
What began as a creepy 4chan wallpaper of endless yellow corridors has been turned into a Hollywood horror film. A24’s new movie "Backrooms", directed by the series’ creator Kane Parsons and starring
'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Infinity Ward's upcoming Call of Duty title, Modern Warfare 4, slated for a 23 October launch, centers its campaign on a fictional North Korean invasion of South Korea, sparking both excitement and cr
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