Sundance Road Movie ‘Hot Water’ Acquired By Rich Spirit
Rich Spirit has acquired North American rights to Ramzi Bashour’s Sundance debut, the road dramedy “Hot Water.” The film, starring Lubna Azabal, Daniel Zolghadri and Dale Dickey, follows a Lebanese mother and her American son on a cross‑country journey from Indiana to California. It will receive a theatrical release later in 2026 after a screening at the First Look festival in New York City. The deal, brokered by Cinetic Media, follows Rich Spirit’s first acquisition, the award‑nominated “The Apprentice.”
‘Saturday Night Live UK’: Creative Consultants Including ‘Barbie’ Actor Add Dose Of Star Power
Saturday Night Live UK has added two high‑profile UK creatives as consultants: Jamie Demetriou, known for his role in "Barbie" and the BAFTA‑winning series "Stath Lets Flats," and James Graham, the acclaimed writer behind "Sherwood" and "Dear England." Both will...
‘The White Lotus’ Adds Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, Tobias Santelmann, Frida Gustavsson & Laura Smet For Season 4
HBO Max’s award‑winning series *The White Lotus* is gearing up for a fourth season set in France, adding a high‑profile ensemble that includes Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, Tobias Santelmann, Frida Gustavsson and Laura Smet. Production will begin next month at the Château de La Messardière...
‘SNL UK’ Loses 9% Of Audience But Still Beats Rival Networks
Saturday Night Live UK’s second episode attracted 205,000 live viewers, a 9% dip from the premiere’s 226,000. The show captured a 3.2% share of the audience and still outperformed Channel 4’s Moonfall, which drew 136,000 viewers. Sky emphasized that overnight numbers are...
‘Malcolm In The Middle’ Team On The Possibility Of A Full-Fledged Reboot: “A Whole New Set Of Characters And Circumstances...
Disney+/Hulu is set to debut a four‑part Malcolm in the Middle revival titled “Life’s Still Unfair” on April 10, reuniting most of the original cast while recasting Dewey with Caleb Ellsworth‑Clark. The limited series follows a grown‑up Malcolm, now estranged from his family, as he...
‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Takes On Former Prince Andrew In Second Cold Open With Elaborate 29-Year Undercover Operation: “The Code...
Saturday Night Live UK aired its second cold‑open targeting former Prince Andrew, staging a 1997‑style undercover operation with the code phrase “Pizza Express Woking.” The sketch lampoons the duke’s lingering scandals by portraying a youthful operative infiltrating royal circles. By...
Alison Brie Was “Really Excited” To Play Femme Fatale Supervillain Evil-Lyn In ‘Masters of the Universe’: “Unlike Anything I’ve Ever...
Alison Brie is starring as the iconic supervillain Evil‑Lyn in the live‑action "Masters of the Universe," which opens nationwide on June 5. The role represents a stark shift from her previous reality‑based TV characters, allowing her to explore a classic...
‘Animal Friends’, Ryan Reynolds And Jason Momoa’s R-Rated Live Action-Animation Hybrid Comedy, Heads To Winter 2027
Warner Bros. has pushed the release of Legendary’s R‑rated live‑action‑animation comedy *Animal Friends* to January 22, 2027, citing greater talent availability for press. The film, starring Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, and others, moved from Sony to Warner Bros after Legendary’s...
IHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Winners — Full List
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, hosted by Ludacris. Taylor Swift dominated, capturing seven of her nine nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for *The Life of a Showgirl*. Alex Warren...
Hot Package: 3 Studios Battle For Tom Hanks & Marielle Heller Baseball Re-Team ‘The Comebacker’
Three major studios are bidding on "The Comebacker," a baseball‑themed drama that reunites Tom Hanks with director Marielle Heller. The film, based on a Dave Eggers short story and scripted by Heller, follows a major‑league pitcher whose life changes after...
Eric Kripke Says ‘The Boys’ Final Season Has No “Full Battle Scenes” As Show Doesn’t Have “‘Game of Thrones’ Budget”
Creator Eric Kripke confirmed that the fifth and final season of Amazon Prime’s The Boys will forgo large‑scale battle sequences, citing a budget far smaller than the $1 billion‑plus spent on Game of Thrones. Instead, the season will deliver “direct confrontations” and an...
‘Don’t Get High’ Comedy Pilot Not Going Forward At Hulu
Hulu has decided not to move forward with the comedy pilot *Don’t Get High*, starring Tony Hale and created by Megan Ganz. The show, about a high‑school anti‑drug club, was part of Hulu’s broader effort to expand its young‑adult (YA)...
‘Project Hail Mary’ Passing $100M U.S. Today, Will Lord Over Box Office In Second Frame With $45M Despite ‘They Will...
Amazon MGM’s sci‑fi dramedy Project Hail Mary crossed the $100 million domestic mark in its sixth day and is projected to earn $45 million in its second weekend, a hold comparable to the 2024 March hit Dune: Part Two. The film will...
Brooks Nader Defends Her ‘Baywatch’ Influencer Casting: “Times Are Different”
Brooks Nader, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model and Instagram star, has been cast as a series regular in Fox’s reboot of Baywatch. She defended the decision, saying today’s multi‑hyphenate culture lets influencers transition into acting roles. Nader’s character, lifeguard...
‘SNL’ UK Promo: Host Jamie Dornan Finds Out He Won’t Be The Next James Bond
Saturday Night Live expands to the UK with an eight‑episode series on Sky One, streaming a day later on Peacock for U.S. viewers. Host Jamie Dornan jokes about missing the James Bond role in a promo sketch, adding star power to...
ESX Entertainment’s ‘Casa Grande’ Movie Starring Lou Diamond Phillips Sets Theatrical Release
ESX Entertainment is releasing a feature‑length version of its Freevee series "Casa Grande" in theaters on May 1, 2026. Directed by Juan Pablo Arias Munoz, the drama follows a prodigal daughter returning to a family ranch amid a ruthless land‑grab. The film stars...
Documentary+ Acquires TIFF Hit ‘Still Single’ About “Sushi Superstar” Masaki Saito
Documentary+ has acquired worldwide rights to the TIFF‑premiered documentary “Still Single,” which profiles Michelin‑star chef Masaki Saito and his avant‑garde omakase approach. The film, directed by Jamal Burger and Jukan Tatei, will debut as a Documentary+ Original on April 23....
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Joins CBS Series ‘Einstein’ As Series Regular
Oscar‑nominee Aunjanue Ellis‑Taylor has been added as a series regular to CBS’s upcoming drama Einstein, portraying Captain Frost, a seasoned police officer counting down to retirement. The show, starring Matthew Gray Gubler and Melissa Fumero, joins CBS’s 2026‑27 broadcast lineup...
‘John Wick’ Spinoff About Blind Assassin Caine Gearing Up Production Under Donnie Yen’s Direction
Lionsgate’s untitled Caine spinoff, focusing on the blind assassin from John Wick: Chapter 4, will begin production next month under the direction of Donnie Yen, who also reprises the role. The screenplay is written by Mattson Tomlin with co‑writer Michael McGrale,...
Netflix Nabs Psychosexual TV Drama ‘The Decorator’ From Cody Behan & Stacey Sher
Netflix has secured the psychosexual drama series “The Decorator,” beating ten other bidders in a competitive auction. The show, based on Cody Behan’s short story, will be set in the cut‑throat world of luxury interior design in Los Angeles and is entering...
Harriet Walter, Anne Reid & Freddie Fox Join Sharon Horgan’s HBO Series ‘Youth’
Sharon Horgan’s new HBO comedy series Youth has added three seasoned British actors—Harriet Walter, Anne Reid and Freddie Fox—in recurring roles. The show follows a 50‑year‑old divorcee navigating sex, love, aging parents and an adult son. Horgan not only stars...
‘Back To The Future: The Musical’ Making-Of Documentary To Feature Michael J. Fox And Broadway Cast – Watch Trailer
A feature‑length documentary titled *A Future on Stage* premieres on March 24 across Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube and other platforms. Directed by Brian Stillman, it includes new interviews with Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis and the Broadway and West End...
Sundance Institute Names 2026 Sandbox Fund Grantees
Sundance Institute and Sandbox Films announced the 2026 Sandbox Fund cohort, granting support to 16 projects and 47 filmmakers across development, production, and post‑production stages. The fund, focused on nonfiction stories that bridge science and culture, now reaches 11 countries...
Vin Diesel Pens Tribute To ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise, Teases Final Installment: “There Is A Particular Weight That Comes With...
Vin Diesel posted an Instagram tribute honoring the 25‑year Fast & Furious saga and confirmed its final film will debut on March 17, 2028. He highlighted the series’ legacy, noting eight directors and countless contributors, and announced screenwriter Michael Lesslie...
Hagai Levi On His “Contemporary” Holocaust Series ‘Etty’ & Why The International Boycott Of The Israeli Industry Should Be “Much...
Director Hagai Levi’s six‑episode series “Etty,” based on Etty Hillesum’s WWII diaries, abandons period‑piece conventions by placing the story in a modern‑looking Amsterdam. Levi, known for “The Affair” and “Scenes From a Marriage,” wrote the script in simple English and...
CPH:DOX: ‘Whispers In May’ Takes Top Award; ‘Amazomania,’ ‘Dream Of Another Summer’ & More Earn Prizes
Dongnan Chen’s documentary *Whispers in May* captured the DOX:AWARD, CPH:DOX’s flagship prize, earning a €10,000 cash award and automatic Oscar eligibility. The festival also introduced the inaugural FIPRESCI Award, which went to Nathan Grossman’s *Amazomania*, and highlighted climate activism with Emma Wall and...
HBO’s Comedy ‘Comeback’: Amy Gravitt On Being First To Satirize AI With Valerie Cherish’s Return, “Full Slate”, ‘Big Bang’ Spinoff...
HBO revived Lisa Kudrow’s satire *The Comeback* for a third season, debuting 11½ years after its second installment and more than two decades after the original. The new season tackles AI‑generated scripts and the 2023 WGA strike, positioning the show...
List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
A wave of layoffs continues to sweep Hollywood and the broader media sector, with companies from Amazon and Warner Bros. to smaller studios like Blocks shedding tens of thousands of jobs since early 2025. The cuts, driven by lingering pandemic...
Former Buccaneer & Cineflix Execs Launch Drama Outfit High Road Entertainment
Former Buccaneer co‑CEO Richard Tulk‑Hart and ex‑Cineflix scripted head James Durie have launched High Road Entertainment, a co‑production and sales consultancy focused on drama. The venture, rebadged from Volteo Media, is already developing the Greek‑set crime series Antiparos and the...
Documentary Romance: ‘Birds Of War’ Director Janay Boulos On Love Story That Unfolds Against Backdrop Of Bloody Conflict – CPH:DOX
Birds of War, directed by Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak, shifted from a political portrait of Lebanon to an intimate love story set amid the Syrian civil war. By blending personal archives with frontline footage, the film illustrates romance surviving relentless...
Vision+ Exec On The Challenge Of Pulling Audiences Away From Social Platforms & Future Strategy Including Merger With RCTI And...
Vision+, Indonesia’s leading OTT service, announced a planned merger with free‑to‑air broadcaster RCTI, both owned by MNC, to create a single, integrated platform. COO Omar Giri Calliappan highlighted the current fragmentation where users must switch between separate apps for free...
Netflix’s Split Seasons May Have Peaked; Long Gaps Between Seasons May Be Here To Stay On Some Series: “Absence Makes...
Netflix’s experiment with split‑season releases, introduced with Stranger Things in 2022, reached its apex in 2023‑2024 before receding. By 2025 only Wednesday and Stranger Things still used multi‑batch drops, and in 2026 the sole planned split release is Bridgerton’s Season 4,...
‘The Real Housewives Of Miami’ Put On Pause By Bravo
Bravo announced an indefinite pause on "The Real Housewives of Miami" after its latest season aired on October 16, 2025, delivering sluggish ratings despite a loyal fan base. The franchise, originally halted in 2013, was revived by Peacock in 2021...
Sony & Pop Mart Make ‘Labubu’ Movie Official; Steven Levenson Joins As Co-Writer
Sony Pictures and Chinese collectibles giant Pop Mart have officially confirmed a live‑action adaptation of the "Labubu" character from Pop Mart’s "The Monsters" universe. Acclaimed director Paul King, known for "Wonka" and "Paddington," will helm the project and co‑write the...
‘The Season:’ PCCW & SK Global Show Launches At Filmart, Anson Lo Discusses His Cameo & Teases New Indian Inspired...
PCCW Media and SK Global unveiled their premium English‑language series *The Season* at Filmart in Hong Kong, staging a Q&A with creator Yalun Tu and a luxury yacht launch party. The revenge‑drama follows the elite Hext family and newcomer Cola, featuring an...
Vietnamese Horror ‘Phi Phong: The Blood Demon’ Sells To Multiple Territories Through Mockingbird
Bluebells Studios’ horror feature *Phi Phong: The Blood Demon* has been sold to more than ten territories through Mockingbird Pictures, launching in Vietnam on April 24 to coincide with the Reunification Day holiday. The film, directed by Do Quoc Trung and...
China’s Hishow Seals Deals On Bosco Wong Series ‘My Dearest Stranger’; Launches ‘Mastermind’ Starring Louis Koo
China’s Hishow Entertainment sealed its first deals on the Bosco Wong‑led series My Dearest Stranger and launched sales for the Louis Koo action thriller Mastermind at Filmart. My Dearest Stranger, a 13‑part drama directed by Lin Yu‑Hsien, logged over 260 million...
Noah Wyle, Other Industry Figures To Testify At Adam Schiff Hearing On Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger, Tax Incentives
Senator Adam Schiff is convening a spotlight hearing in Burbank to scrutinize Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and the broader push for federal film‑production tax incentives. Actor Noah Wyle, IATSE President Matthew Loeb, policy researcher Jax Deluca, and...
Vietnam’s Skyline Media Adds Comedy Drama ‘Father Of The Groom’ To Filmart Slate
Vietnamese sales firm Skyline Media has acquired international distribution rights to the family comedy‑drama “Father Of The Groom,” directed by Nguyen Ngoc Lam and starring veteran Huu Chau. The film, released domestically in November 2025, follows a terminally ill widower...
Sony Pic Boss Tom Rothman On Studio During Town’s M&A Craze, ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ & Uni’s Windows Embrace –...
Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group Chairman Tom Rothman highlighted the studio’s commitment to theatrical releases at the Oscars, praising Universal’s new 45‑day window and noting the lengthy production timeline for the animated sequel *KPop Demon Hunters 2*. He expressed confidence in...
Andy Cohen Teases ‘Real Housewives Of Rhode Island’ & His New Bravoverse Avatar, “I Love My AI Guy” — SXSW
Andy Cohen appeared at SXSW to unveil NBCUniversal’s new AI‑driven Andy Cohen avatar, part of the upcoming “Your Bravoverse” experience slated for a summer launch on Peacock. The avatar will use AI to scan every second of Bravo’s library, allowing...
Gavin Newsom Slams FCC Chairman’s Broadcaster Threat Over Iran War Coverage As A “Dictators’ Playbook” As He Teases Presidential Run...
California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s warning that broadcasters could lose licenses over their Iran‑war coverage, calling the move a “dictators’ playbook.” The clash unfolded during a lengthy SXSW interview where Newsom also warned that a fair...
Jane Fonda’s Committee For The First Amendment Issues Response To FCC Chair Threats Against Broadcasters’ Iran War Coverage
Jane Fonda’s revived Committee for the First Amendment issued a stark statement condemning FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s warning that TV broadcasters could lose their licenses if they do not “course‑correct” coverage of the Iran war. The committee framed the threat as a...
‘Buffy’ Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Not Going Forward At Hulu
Hulu has cancelled its planned *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* reboot starring Sarah Michelle Gellar after the pilot failed to meet internal standards. The project, ordered a year ago and directed by Oscar‑winner Chloé Zhao, featured a script by the Zuckerman sisters and...
Kennedy Center Must Allow Ex Officio Board Member To Voice Her Dissent In Meeting On Trump’s Plans For Closure And...
A federal judge ruled that Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, an ex‑officio board member of the Kennedy Center, must be provided with renovation details and allowed to speak at the upcoming board meeting on Donald Trump’s proposed closure and overhaul. The order...
Everything We Know About The ‘Red, White And Royal Blue’ Sequel So Far
Amazon MGM Studios’ sequel "Red, White & Royal Wedding" has wrapped production, reuniting most of the original ensemble and adding newcomers such as Lena Headey. The narrative pivots from Alex and Henry’s marriage to Princess Beatrice’s wedding, as confirmed by...
Jimmy O. Yang Sets Theatrical Release For Comedy Special ‘Finally Home’ – Watch The Trailer
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang announced a theatrical rollout for his third stand‑up special, "Finally Home," premiering in Hong Kong on March 20 and expanding to U.S. and Canadian cinemas on March 27 via Variance Films. The hour‑long show was recorded during a sold‑out...
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Orbiting $160M+ 5-Day Opening; Bound To Be Biggest YTD – Box Office Early Look
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to open with more than $160 million in its first five domestic days, positioning it as the biggest box‑office performer of 2026 so far. The sequel surpasses the 2023 Mario Bros launch, which earned $204.6 million...
Premeditated Productions Lands Five-Year Extension Of First-Look Deal At Amazon MGM Studios
Premeditated Productions has secured a five‑year extension of its first‑look deal with Amazon MGM Studios, extending the partnership through summer 2032. Launched in 2024 as the production arm of Entangled Publishing, Premeditated has already greenlit over a dozen adaptations of New York Times...
‘Single Female’ Movie Starring Jenna Ortega And Taylor Russell Taps Sarah DeLappe To Write; Stacey Sher And Marisa Paiva Join...
Sarah DeLappe has been tapped to write the script for 3000 Pictures’ remake of the 1992 thriller Single White Female, now titled Single Female, starring Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell. Veteran producers Stacey Sher and studio veteran Marisa Paiva are...
