Awards
Oscars International Race Sees Over 100 Films Eligible for First Time
More than 100 films are eligible for the Oscars International Feature Film category. Academy members will vote in a category that is expected to set a new record.
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TV
Charlie Sheen's final 'Two and a Half Men' scene left Melanie Lynskey terrified, Chuck Lorre says
Chuck Lorre describes Charlie Sheen's final scene on 'Two and a Half Men' as deeply unsettling for Melanie Lynskey. He notes Sheen's visible distress during the filming.
Streaming
Peacock adds seven new movies in October for horror and general audiences
Peacock added seven new movies in October, including horror films and other genres. The selection includes options for both horror fans and those looking for less intense content.
Movies
Indie Films Launch in Limited Release Amid Awards Season
A documentary on Elon Musk, Chris Rock's comedy special and a Cannes winner debut in limited release. The films open in New York and Los Angeles with awards season underway.
TV
NBC Showrunner Gail Lerner Fired Ahead of 'Newlyweds' Premiere
Gail Lerner, the showrunner of NBC's 'Newlyweds,' was fired ahead of the premiere. Lerner cited 'creative differences' as the reason for her departure.
Awards
Olivia Wilde Could Make Oscar History as First Woman to Direct and Act in Nominated Film
Olivia Wilde is aiming to become the first woman to direct a film and receive an acting nomination at the Oscars. Men have earned 20 acting nominations for films they directed, with eight also receiving directing and acting nods for the same film.
Movies
Anthony Ippolito Talks Sylvester Stallone's Reaction to His Role in 'I Play Rocky'
Anthony Ippolito discusses Sylvester Stallone's reaction to his role in 'I Play Rocky' and highlights the importance of raw storytelling in Hollywood.
TV
Netflix renews Little House On The Prairie for second season
Netflix has renewed its Little House On The Prairie series for a second season, which is currently in production. The first season launched on July 9.
Music
Violent Hour Debut Album Set for January 22nd
Carla Harvey and Charlie Benante's band The Violent Hour will release their debut album Pretty Girls Do Ugly Things on January 22nd. The group has shared the track 'Already Dead' for streaming.
TV
Apple TV to Adapt May Cobb's 'All the Little Houses' Novel
Apple TV has acquired rights to develop a drama series based on May Cobb's novel 'All the Little Houses'. Cobb is co-creating the show with Naomi Sheldon.
TV
Disney series 'Coven Academy' reaches 11 million hours viewed in first week
Disney's 'Coven Academy' has attracted over 11 million hours of viewing in its first week, featuring shorter episodes tailored for younger audiences.
Movies
Aaron Sorkin Clarifies 'The Social Reckoning' Is Not a Sequel
Aaron Sorkin says 'The Social Reckoning' is not a sequel but acknowledges it may be seen as one. The film features Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and explores Facebook's deeper issues.
TV
Jac Schaeffer to Develop Stargate Series for Amazon
Jac Schaeffer is developing a new 'Stargate' TV series for Amazon MGM Studios under her overall deal with the company. A writers’ room is expected to be formed.
Movies
Francis Coppola’s 'Megalopolis' Returns to Theaters for Limited Engagement
Francis Ford Coppola’s 'Megalopolis' will return to theaters in a limited engagement after its 2024 launch, offering audiences a chance to interact with the director.
Celebrity
Pete Davidson Celebrated at New York Party With Gayle King and Others
Pete Davidson attended a New York party with Gayle King, Ana Navarro, and Kareem Rahma, as the city celebrates recent successes including the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years.
Music
Remi Wolf Talks New Album ‘Mud’ and ‘Off Campus’ Cameo
Remi Wolf discusses the meaning behind her new album ‘Mud’ and her role in ‘Off Campus.’ She also shares how she tested her mental fortitude by rolling in a mud pit.
Music
Cardi B and Fuerza Regida Songs on Grand Theft Auto VI Soundtrack
Cardi B and Fuerza Regida have released new songs for Grand Theft Auto VI. The tracks, 'Don't Chart' and 'Suzuki,' are now available to stream.
Music
Journey Drummer Hospitalized During Tulsa Concert, Show Continues With Substitute
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo left a Tulsa concert after two songs and was hospitalized. The show resumed with a drum tech filling in.
TV
Amazon Viking Drama 'Bloodaxe' Set for 2027 Release, Trailer Unveiled
Amazon Prime Video has set a January 20, 2027 release date for its Viking drama 'Bloodaxe'. A new trailer was shown at New York Comic Con with the showrunners and cast.
Movies
Del Toro, Cuarón to attend Morelia Fest as focus shifts to Mexican stories
Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón will attend the 24th Morelia International Film Festival. The event is highlighting intimate Mexican stories this year.
TV
Orlando Jones to portray Papa Legba in 'American Horror Story 13'
Orlando Jones will take over the role of Papa Legba in 'American Horror Story 13', previously played by Lance Reddick. Jones is known for his work on 'MADtv' and 'American Gods'.
TV
Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' TV Show Alters Key Plot Points From Book
Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' TV show introduces major changes from the original book, including the White family's fate and new characters. The report details seven key differences.
TV
Havana Rose Liu to Star in FX Crime Pilot from Hiro Murai and Wong Kar Wai
FX has ordered a crime drama pilot starring Havana Rose Liu, developed by Hiro Murai and Wong Kar Wai, with filming set to begin in Bangkok later this month.
Awards
Laika Submits Song From 'Wildwood' for Oscar Consideration
Laika has submitted 'The Better Part of Bravery' from 'Wildwood' for an Oscar. The song is performed by The Decemberists and plays at the film's end.
Music
Ed Sheeran Adds Isaac Slade as New Tour Opening Act
Ed Sheeran has added Isaac Slade as a new opening act after previous openers left the tour. Slade joins following the departure of others in solidarity with Macklemore.
Music
Mastodon Release Vinyl with Real Fossils
Mastodon's new vinyl includes real crushed fossils. Only 170 copies will be made. The release is limited and highly specific.
Movies
Danny Boyle Says Third '28 Years Later' Film Is 'On the Back Burner'
Danny Boyle says the third '28 Years Later' film is not a priority. He explained the film was 'on the back burner' despite being teased in the previous movie.
Movies
Indonesian animated film 'Garuda: Dare to Dream' to debut on Netflix
An award-winning Indonesian animated film will be available on Netflix in the US and UK. The release is near-global.
TV
Netflix’s ‘The God of the Woods’ Production Near Completion
Netflix’s adaptation of ‘The God of the Woods’ is nearing the end of filming as cast members share updates on the project’s progress.
Movies
Ben Affleck discusses reworking 'Animals' and using AI in 'The Post'
Ben Affleck discusses reworking his film 'Animals' and using AI in his thriller 'The Post'. He also comments on directing for streaming versus theatrical releases.
Music
Interpol's Paul Banks working on new album with Aaron Hemphill in Berlin
Interpol's Paul Banks is preparing an album with a new band formed in Berlin with Liars' Aaron Hemphill. He described the project as a significant part of his music journey in the city.
Music
Alanis Morissette releases first holiday album with Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin
Alanis Morissette has released her first holiday album, 'Good Weather for Immaculate Conception'. The album includes a track titled 'Beautiful Star of Bethlehem' featuring Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin.
TV
Mystery Science Theater 3000 revival features robot pals and classic riffing
A new version of Mystery Science Theater 3000 is being made, with a character in a blue jumpsuit and robot companions watching bad movies.
Movies
Venezuelan Film Explores Marginalized Communities
A film about Venezuela's Afro and Indigenous communities is being made by a filmmaker who left the country in 2014. The film focuses on their position in society.
Music
Air Supply Announces New Album and Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Air Supply's Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell are touring globally, releasing a new album, and receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. They reject the term 'soft rock.'
Streaming
Legal Drama and Taskmaster Picks Highlight This Weekend's Streaming
A legal drama set in Silicon Valley joins streaming platforms this weekend, alongside Taskmaster recommendations for viewers.
TV
Avatar: Seven Havens Premieres With New Characters and Villain Return
The three-episode premiere of 'Avatar: Seven Havens' introduces twin avatars, events after 'Korra,' and a major villain's return. It is now streaming on Paramount+.
TV
Scrubs Season 2 Adds Ed Quinn, Stephanie Koenig, Punkie Johnson, Kellan Tetlow
ABC’s Scrubs has added Ed Quinn, Stephanie Koenig, Punkie Johnson, and Kellan Tetlow for Season 2 of the revival. The 30-minute series returns with J.D., Turk, and Elliot.
Movies
Sadie Sink in Talks for Emma Cline Novel Adaptation
Sadie Sink is in talks to star in and produce a film adaptation of Emma Cline’s novel 'The Guest'. A24 and Square Peg are negotiating the rights to the book.
Music
LEGO Marvel Skyline Includes Tiny Marvel References
A new LEGO set depicts Marvel's New York City in microscale, including tiny nods to Spider-Man, The Avengers, and other characters.
Movies
Métis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements unveils new musical documentary at VIFF
Marie Clements' three-part musical documentary series 'Reclaim My Skin' will screen at the Vancouver International Film Festival on Oct. 10. The film explores the impact of colonization on Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people.
Movies
NFL Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86, Inspired ‘SNL’ Sketch
Mike Ditka, the NFL icon and analyst who inspired a recurring ‘SNL’ sketch, has died at 86. His family confirmed the news but did not specify the cause or location of death.
Music
RUSH's Geddy Lee Honors Holocaust Survivor Mother During October 7th Concert
During a RUSH concert on October 7th, Geddy Lee dedicated the song 'Red Sector A' to his late mother, a Holocaust survivor. The performance took place on the third anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel.
Streaming
Netflix Announces November 2026 Lineup Including Final Season of The Empress
Netflix has revealed its November 2026 lineup, including the final season of The Empress and live NFL games on Thanksgiving.
TV
Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Wraps Filming With Expanded Cast
Season 2 of 'Little House on the Prairie' has wrapped filming ahead of schedule. Ten new actors have joined the cast as production concludes.
Music
Remi Wolf announces 2027 tour, releases new album
Remi Wolf has announced a 23-date 2027 tour across the US and Canada to support her new album, 'Mud', which is now available for streaming.
TV
Paramount+ Orders New 'Avatar' Animated Series
Paramount+ has ordered an animated series set in the 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' universe. The show, 'Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos,' focuses on a Water Tribe Avatar from generations before Aang.
Movies
10 Screenwriters Honored for 2026 Work
Variety's report highlights 10 screenwriters to watch in 2026, including those behind 'Being Heumann,' 'Clarissa,' and 'A Different World.' They will be recognized at a panel at the Santa Fe Intl. Film Festival.
Music
Thom Yorke regrets writing Radiohead's 'High And Dry'
Thom Yorke has expressed regret over writing Radiohead's 1995 hit 'High And Dry', which was part of the band's album 'The Bends'.
Movies
Carrie Adaptation Finale Explained by Creator Mike Flanagan
Mike Flanagan discusses the fiery ending of the new 'Carrie' adaptation, now streaming on Prime Video. The finale has sparked discussion among viewers.
TV
Netflix’s Little House On The Prairie Season 2 Adds Ten New Cast Members
Netflix’s Little House On The Prairie Season 2 has added ten new cast members as production wraps. Names include David Wronko, Erik Athaval, and Elyse Levesque.
Streaming
Star Wars racing game launches on Amazon Luna with wide platform release
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is available on Amazon Luna and other major platforms. The game was developed by Fuse Games, known for Burnout and Need for Speed.
Music
Fontaines D.C. to perform in London for mental health charity
Fontaines D.C. will perform an intimate concert in London next week to support CALM, a mental health charity. The event aims to raise funds that will be used to support mental health services.
Music
Power Trip Unveils New Track 'Precinct 3' as Heavy Song of the Week
Power Trip has released a new track called 'Precinct 3,' described as an evil thrashing power song. The track has been named Heavy Song of the Week.
Music
Judas Priest drummer Ian Hill exits after 56 years
Ian Hill has left Judas Priest after 56 years. He thanked fans for the life the band gave him.
Movies
Danny Boyle Says ‘28 Years Later: Part III’ Is On Hold
Danny Boyle said during a London Film Festival Q&A that ‘28 Years Later: Part III’ is currently on the back burner, pending financing.
TV
Craig Ferguson and Megyn Price to Star in Addiction Dramedy 'Quitters'
Craig Ferguson and Megyn Price are starring in 'Quitters', an eight-episode dramedy series now in production in Utah.
Music
Broadway actors recall Dolly Parton's impact on 'A True Original'
Actors in the Broadway musical 'A True Original' describe the challenge of portraying Dolly Parton, who was present during rehearsals. One line, 'I’m Jezebel, and God Loves Me Anyway!', was a standout moment.
Streaming
Netflix Adds Arian Moayed, Story Walker, Adepero Oduye, Liam Oh to ‘The Retrievals’
Arian Moayed, Story Walker, Adepero Oduye, and Liam Oh have joined Netflix’s ‘The Retrievals’. They join previously announced cast members Emilia Jones and Jessica Ch.
Movies
Oscar-nominated producers join ICE-themed documentary 'Water Cooler'
Geeta Gandbhir, Sam Pollard, and Alisa Payne are executive producing the Oscar-contending short documentary 'Water Cooler', which was shot in New York's immigration court corridors.