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Yeon Sang-ho Premieres AI Zombie Film 'Colony'
At Cannes, director Yeon Sang-ho returns to the zombie genre with ‘Colony’, a film that uses a mutating virus as a metaphor for AI‑driven collective behavior and the loss of individuality. Drawing on
Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and Movie Marketer, Dies at 87
Tony Seiniger, the legendary "Godfather of Movie Advertising," died at 87 in Atlanta. Over a six‑decade career he crafted iconic posters—from "Jaws" to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest"—and mentored i
Drake Sets 2026 Spotify Day‑Streaming Records
Drake’s surprise triple‑album drop shattered multiple streaming records, making him the most‑streamed artist and album in a single day on Spotify in 2026 and delivering Amazon Music’s biggest hip‑hop
Dutton Ranch Premieres on Paramount+ With Harris, Bening
'Dutton Ranch,' the Paramount+ spinoff of 'Yellowstone,' debuted with a two-episode premiere reuniting Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth and Rip, who face a new ranching dynasty led by Annette Beni
Léa Seydoux Shines in Cannes Film Gentle Monster
At Cannes, Marie Kreutzer’s *Gentle Monster* transforms the real‑life child‑pornography scandal of composer Florian Teichtmeister into a harrowing family drama, anchored by Léa Seydoux’s unflinching p
Drake’s Best ‘Iceman’ Lyrics, From ‘Make Them Cry’ to ‘Make Them Know’
Drake used the fourth episode of his “Iceman” series to debut the album ahead of its midnight release, then shocked fans by surprise‑dropping two more projects—“Habibti” and “Maid of Honour”—creating
Karma Scores Six‑Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Guillaume Canet’s cult thriller ‘Karma’ sparked a six‑minute standing ovation at Cannes, underscoring the festival’s push toward blockbuster‑style French premieres. The film’s success, backed by Pathé
Courtney Kemp’s Nemesis Debuts as Netflix Hit
Courtney A. Kemp’s new Netflix drama Nemesis launched to immediate chart‑topping success, spotlighting Los Angeles neighborhoods and creating local production jobs while exploring marriage and mayhem.
Josh Heuston adds music to Justin Kohl in Off Campus
Actor Josh Heuston reinterprets Justin Kohl for Prime Video’s Off Campus, turning the non‑musical book character into a band‑fronting, emotionally nuanced love interest, while learning instruments and
Variety Panel: Adaptation Secrets for Limited Series
At Variety’s Night in the Writers Room, four limited‑series creators unpacked how they reshape books and true‑life stories for television. From re‑imagining a 19th‑century presidential assassination t
WGAE Names 2026 Staff Writer Bootcamp Graduates
The Writers Guild of America East unveiled 33 graduates of its 2026 Staff Writer Bootcamp, a six-week pipeline program for early-career and first-time episodic TV writers featuring sessions with showr
Musk Attacks Nolan's 'Odyssey' Casting as DEI Ploy
Elon Musk has repeatedly attacked Christopher Nolan's casting for the upcoming film "The Odyssey" on X, claiming the director's diverse cast—including Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page—w
Spotify Turns 20: Taylor Swift Named All-Time Top Artist
Spotify launched 20th anniversary celebrations featuring a green disco ball app icon and a personalized 'Party of the Year(s)' listening lookback for all users. The streamer also revealed all-time mos
Outlander Finale Streams, Showrunner Keeps Door Open
The 'Outlander' series finale is now streaming on Starz, with stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan revealing they resisted the scripted ending, and showrunner Matthew B. Roberts refusing to confirm w
Caro Claire Burke’s ‘Yesteryear’ Hits NYT #1, Film Deal
Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel “Yesteryear,” a time‑travel tale about a tradwife influencer, surged to No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list, earned a Good Morning America book‑club spot, and s
Perfect Crown Hits 43M+ Hours on Disney+ & Hulu
South Korean rom‑com series Perfect Crown has surged to over 43 million hours of global streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, becoming the platform’s top‑performing Korean title and most widely watched Korea
‘Summer Drift’ Premieres at ACID Cannes
Swiss autofiction film 'Summer Drift' premieres at ACID Cannes, centering on a trans woman’s restoration of a vintage VW Beetle as a metaphor for identity, set against Geneva’s overlooked working-clas
John Travolta Receives Surprise Palme d’Or at Cannes
John Travolta, a two‑time Oscar nominee, was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes before the world premiere of his Apple TV‑produced directorial debut Propeller One‑Way Night Coach. The ges
Cannes Premiere ‘Jim Queen’ May Be the Gayest Animated Film Ever Made
“Jim Queen”, the debut feature of Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athane, opened Cannes 2026 with a midnight screening that delivers an unapologetically queer, hyper‑masculine take on Paris nightlife. The ei
Sarah Brigham's Little Shop Stages Creative Captions
The Northern Stage and Derby theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Sarah Brigham, embraces its low‑budget B‑movie roots while trimming some humor and sensitive plot elements. Standout features
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