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Kirsten Dunst's Top 20 Film Performances
A new ranking spotlights Kirsten Dunst’s most memorable film roles, from her early voice work as Kiki to her Oscar‑nominated turn in The Power of the Dog, highlighting her career evolution.
Wiser Than Me Podcast Returns May 6 with Smart, Grier
Julia Louis‑Dreyfus’ ‘Wiser Than Me’ podcast is set to resume on May 6, featuring new episodes with guests Jean Smart, Pam Grier, Joan Baez, and Cyndi Lauper, plus conversations with her mother.
AMC CEO Adam Aron Backs Paramount‑Warner Merger
AMC chief Adam Aron publicly endorsed the Paramount‑Warner merger, lauding David Ellison’s leadership and forecasting a surge in theatrical releases and box‑office growth in 2026, while highlighting A
Lee Cronin's The Mummy: Fiendish Yet Imitative
Lee Cronin's third feature, a Warner Bros/New Line reimagining of Universal's 1932 'The Mummy,' relocates the undead to suburban New Mexico and earns a mixed review for being nasty and eccentric but o
Paramount hires Askinasi CRO, adds streaming ad unit
Paramount Skydance has tapped Jay Askinasi as its new chief revenue officer and is rolling out a ‘streaming fixed unit’ ad product while expanding programmatic sports spots, aiming to revive ad revenu
Netflix Starts Filming Coelho's 'Pilgrimage' in Spain
Netflix has begun filming its adaptation of Paulo Coelho’s novel ‘The Pilgrimage’, starring Johnny Massaro and Rodrigo Santoro, with production underway in Spain and a supporting cast that includes La
Ian Katz to Leave Channel 4 Content Officer in October
After nearly nine years steering Channel 4’s creative direction, Ian Katz will step down as chief content officer in October, but will stay on to guide the 2026 programming slate while ensuring contin
Nadia Fall Launches Feminist 'Thelma & Louise' Musical
Young Vic artistic director Nadia Fall unveiled an ambitious autumn program—highlighted by a Trump‑critical *Thelma & Louise* musical—to confront a £500k deficit and revive UK touring amid a 64% drop
Anne Hathaway, FKA twigs Lead 'Mother Mary' Film
Director David Lowery's new film 'Mother Mary' starring Anne Hathaway and featuring FKA twigs blends a haunting love story with a pop‑star soundtrack crafted by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and others, d
Kirk Acevedo: Middle-Class Actors Forced to Sell Homes
Working actor Kirk Acevedo, with credits in Marvel and DC shows, says Hollywood's middle class has been 'squeezed out' since the pandemic, forcing him and many peers to sell their homes as movie stars
Hugh Bonneville Narrates 9-Part Baskervilles Podcast
Hugh Bonneville will narrate a nine-part audio adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' for podcast network Noiser, with the first episode arriving April 27 and each installm
Pragmata Review: Capcom's First Sad Dad Game Delivers
Pragmata is Capcom's belated but soulful entry into gaming's "sad dad" genre, pairing a moon-station sci-fi setting with an unexpectedly tender father-daughter story between engineer Hugh and his 3D-p
Beef Season 2 Expands Cast, Yet Loses Focus
Netflix's 'Beef' Season 2 arrives with a larger cast, a Korean billionaire subplot, and new locations, but reviewers argue the added characters and storylines dilute the original rivalry that made the
Sugar Announces 2026 Tour After 30‑Year Hiatus
After a 30‑year hiatus, Bob Mould’s band Sugar reconvenes for a 2026 European and U.S. tour, revisiting their seminal 1992 sound while reflecting on past triumphs, the impact of Kurt Cobain’s death, a
Oasis Wins Major Tour at 2026 Pollstar Awards
The 37th annual Pollstar Awards, held Wednesday in Hollywood, crowned Oasis's 'Oasis Live '25 Tour' as Major Tour of the Year, with genre winners spanning Metallica, Lamar/SZA, the Weeknd, Bad Bunny,
Chelsea Hotel's 1970s Art Scene Captured in New Book
A new photo book captures the vibrant, chaotic world of New York’s historic Chelsea Hotel, documenting its iconic 1970s residents and cementing its legacy as a creative sanctuary and its enduring infl
Cavill’s Highlander Reboot Debuts with Neon Rave Fight
Henry Cavill’s high‑octane Highlander reboot, directed by John Wick veteran Chad Stahelski, debuted at CinemaCon with a neon‑lit rave fight and a fresh cast lineup, confirming a new era for the franch
Amazon MGM Reveals Spaceballs: The New One Title, 2027
Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the sequel’s official title, Spaceballs: The New One, at CinemaCon, confirming a theatrical debut on April 23 2027 and showcasing a star‑studded cast featuring returning ic
BBFC AI Rates All HBO Max UK Catalogue in Six Months
The British Board of Film Classification used a newly built AI tool to flag and review contentious scenes, allowing it to assign age ratings to the entire UK catalogue of HBO Max in six months—far fas
Madonna Announces Confessions II, Due 3 July
Madonna announced Confessions II, a sequel to her 2005 dance album Confessions on a Dance Floor and her 15th studio record, due 3 July with original collaborator Stuart Price producing.
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