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'Off Campus' Finale Plants Surprise Briar U Character
Prime Video's 'Off Campus' finale introduced a surprise twist character — Hunter Davenport, a freshman hockey player played by Charlie Evans — whose pre-existing connection to Dean Di Laurentis sets u
Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter Ledisi Joins Broadway Cast Of ‘Wanted’ Musical
Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Ledisi is set to make her Broadway debut as Tallulah Clarke in the upcoming musical Wanted, joining Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine. The show, formerly called Gun
Big Brother Season 28 Premieres July 9 on CBS
CBS will premiere "Big Brother" Season 28 on July 9, a milestone 28th season that will include the reality hit's 1,000th episode and its most programming hours to date.
Mo Amer to Host 86th Peabody Awards on May 31
Palestinian‑American comedian Mo Amer will serve as the first‑time host of the 86th Peabody Awards ceremony, honoring a diverse slate of 34 winners and notable industry figures.
Cannes Debut 'A Woman's Life' Highlights Léa Drucker
The Cannes‑premiered drama "A Woman's Life" (La Vie D’Une Femme) offers a nuanced portrait of a 55‑year‑old surgeon balancing a demanding career, a strained marriage, and caregiving for her dementia‑s
V&A Opens 'Rising Voices' Asia‑Pacific Art Show
The Victoria and Albert Museum’s new three‑room “Rising Voices” exhibition attempts to distill three decades of Asia‑Pacific art, spotlighting Indigenous and First Nations creators whose works confron
Del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth Gets 4K Re-Release Oct. 9
Guillermo del Toro's 3x Oscar-winning Pan's Labyrinth returns to theaters Oct. 9 in a 4K, 3D and HDR restoration from Cineverse and Fathom, 20 years after its Cannes debut — with del Toro now personal
Nguyen Debuts 'In Waves' at Cannes Critics’ Week
Vietnam‑born animator Phuong Mai Nguyen is kicking off Cannes Critics’ Week with “In Waves,” an animated adaptation of AJ Dungo’s graphic novel about a shy teen and his love for a surfer. The film, de
Three Japanese Directors in Cannes Competition as Country of Honor Delegation Works the Market
Japan is turning Cannes into a showcase for its cinema, fielding three Palme d’Or contenders for the first time in over two decades while leading a ten‑producer Country of Honor delegation. The broad
Strength in Depth: Top Titles From Spain
Spanish cinema is taking center stage at Cannes with a diverse slate of ten titles ranging from time‑loop comedies to period dramas and meta‑film explorations. The lineup features acclaimed directors,
Adkins & Tan Star Deadlocked at Cannes
Action veterans Scott Adkins and Lewis Tan are set to lead the siege thriller *Deadlocked*, with pre‑production underway and a Cannes sales pitch planned. Directed by Roel Reiné and backed by Film Mod
Summer Box Office Tests Superheroes, Indie Films
Hollywood’s summer season, which generates 40% of annual box‑office revenue, is now a litmus test for superhero viability, streaming‑era franchises, and indie counterprogramming amid a post‑pandemic s
HBO Max Unveils 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe'
At Warner Bros. Discovery’s upfront, HBO Max unveiled the first teaser for the Big Bang Theory spinoff “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” revealing a July 23 premiere, a multiverse‑armageddon plot,
Discovery Sets KPop Shark Heroes for Shark Week
Discovery Channel announced "KPop Shark Heroes," a Shark Week special starring Ken Jeong and Rei Ami that riffs on Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" to reframe shark perceptions across East Asia.
Solisol Mendez's Bull Nude Challenges Bolivian Norms
Photographer Solisol Mendez’s 2019 portrait of Bolivian actress Marta Salinas—naked, clutching a bull costume from the traditional waka tokori dance—challenges Bolivia’s narrow gender stereotypes by c
Smithsonian Unveils 250 Objects for America's 250th Birthday
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will open 'In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness' on May 14, filling 250,000 square feet with 250 objects — from a Revolutionary War gunboat to
MS NOW Overhauls Daytime Lineup Starting June 15
MS NOW announced a sweeping daytime schedule overhaul launching June 15, moving Stephanie Ruhle to a new 9 a.m. program, Ali Velshi to "The 11th Hour," and debuting its first Los Angeles-originating w
Balagov's 'Butterfly Jam' Debuts at Cannes to Tepid Review
Kantemir Balagov's third feature 'Butterfly Jam' debuted at Cannes' Directors' Fortnight to a review that calls the Circassian father-son drama 'puzzling' and its final stretch an 'explosion of baffli
Virginie Efira Signs with UTA, Heads to Cannes
Acclaimed French‑Belgian actress Virginie Efira, fresh off a César win, has signed with United Talent Agency as she heads to Cannes to star in two competition films, reinforcing her rising global prof
James Franco Gets First Big‑Studio Role in Decade
James Franco announced at Cannes that he’s landed a role in a big studio film, his first blockbuster appearance in nearly a decade. He says the movie has already been shot but won’t be ready for summe
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