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Netflix’s 'Skyscraper Live' Eyes Emmy Shake-Up
Netflix's live broadcast of Alex Honnold's solo climb of Taipei 101, titled 'Skyscraper Live,' presents a rare original live event in a streaming landscape dominated by on-demand content. The special
Alan Jackson Final Concert to Air as NBC Primetime Special
Country music legend Alan Jackson will film his final concert on June 27 at Nashville's Nissan Stadium for an NBC primetime special titled 'Alan Jackson: The Last Show,' airing later this year and str
Netflix Halts Denzel Washington Hannibal Film Over Budget
Netflix has paused pre-production on its untitled Hannibal epic starring Denzel Washington and directed by Antoine Fuqua, with insiders citing unresolved budget issues while both sides work to get the
100 Most-Watched TV Series of 2025-26 Across Streaming, Broadcast and Cable: ‘Stranger Things,’ NFL, ‘Tracker,’ ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Top the Charts
Nielsen’s multiplatform 2025‑26 TV season ranking shows Netflix’s final season of “Stranger Things” as the most‑watched series, averaging 32.9 million viewers over 35 days. Broadcast series “Marshals”
'Tropic Sun and His Eyes' Trailer Debuts at Tribeca
Deadline exclusively premiered the trailer for "The Tropic Sun and His Eyes," a Haitian father-son drama directed by Elisee Junior St Preux, ahead of its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival.
Pfeiffer Wins Vanguard Award, Stars in Two Shows
Michelle Pfeiffer received the IndieWire Honors Vanguard Award at the Spring 2026 ceremony and is now starring in two new series: the Apple TV comedy “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” as Cheyenne, and the
Peacock Orders Mystery Series The Break-In
Peacock has greenlit a new mystery limited series, The Break-In, created by the team behind its hit show All Her Fault. Adapted from a Katherine Faulkner novel, the series will be produced by Carnival
Prince Estate Announces 'Timeless' Rarities Album
The Prince Estate will release 'Timeless' on August 28, 2026 — a 10-track collection of previously unreleased Prince recordings spanning 1977 to 2016, issued via Sony's Legacy Recordings.
Magenta Light Lands Flavia Rights, Sets Dec 4 US Release
Bob Yari's Magenta Light Studios has acquired theatrical rights to the British family-adventure film Flavia for the U.S. and ten other territories, setting a December 4, 2026 American theatrical relea
Cardasis Calls Rebecca Miller the 'Nice One' of Hollywood
Ahead of the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony, 'Mr. Scorsese' producer Damon Cardasis published a personal tribute to Rebecca Miller, recounting a nearly 20-year creative partnership that began o
Cauã Reymond & Bruno Safadi premiere ‘The Playoffs’
Brazilian actor Cauã Reymond and director Bruno Safadi promoted Globo’s new soccer drama *The Playoffs* at its SXSW London world premiere, discussing the series’ focus on the sport’s hidden scandals a
Scary Movie 2026: Wayans, Faris, Hall Reunite to Spoof Scream
Scary Movie (2026), the sixth franchise entry, reunites Marlon and Shawn Wayans with Anna Faris and Regina Hall to spoof Scream 5 and 6, with the critic arguing the comedy feels dated and mistimed.
Mark Williams reveals Harry Potter set anecdotes
Mark Williams reflects on his Harry Potter experience, saying the longest days and being away from home were the toughest, while the camaraderie with fellow cast members was the highlight. He shares a
Rodrigo Slams DHS for Using Song in ICE Video
Olivia Rodrigo revealed in a new Dazed interview that she was "enraged" to discover the Trump Department of Homeland Security used her song "All-American Bitch" in a video promoting ICE deportations,
Taormina 72nd Edition Confirms Mirren, Crowe, Eastwood
The 72nd Taormina Film Festival (June 10-14) has unveiled its lineup, confirming Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, and Scott Eastwood, with Jane Campion presiding over the jury and HBO's 'House of the Drag
‘Scary Movie’ Review: The Sixth ‘Scary Movie’ Has a Few Choice Gags, but Mostly It’s So Meta It’s Meh
The review of "Scary Movie 6" spotlights a few standout gags—such as Ray Wilkins’ church confession and a banjo rendition of “Movin’ On Up”—but finds many other jokes, like the “Get Out” send‑up and a
Obama Joins Gladwell on 8-Part Reconstruction Podcast
Malcolm Gladwell's new eight-part History Channel podcast 'Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise' premieres June 4 with former President Barack Obama as a featured voice, in a Higher Ground / Pushkin
Stone, Palmer Swap Numbers, Bond Over Motherhood and Craft
Sharon Stone and Keke Palmer met for Variety and CNN's Actors on Actors series, bonded over shared single-motherhood experiences, discussed their current shows (HBO's 'Euphoria' Season 3 and Peacock's
Column Urges Mental‑Health Investment as Lauv Cancels
Dr. Aprilia Wes’s guest column argues that music labels, management and other companies should take a more active role in supporting artists’ mental health, claiming that such investment will make the
Tubi Expands Deal with Kevin Fredericks, Series, Films
Tubi has sealed its most extensive creator partnership to date with comedian Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks, extending the original Safe Space series and adding multiple new projects. The deal includes
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