The Devil Wears Prada — and Drives Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz leveraged a $300,000 Maybach S‑Class as a key prop in the sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada," aligning the vehicle launch with the film’s release. The partnership, negotiated with Disney, targets the original movie’s now‑adult audience, who represent a premium‑car demographic. Similar collaborations have seen General Motors embed its 2024 Blazer SS and Hummer EVs in "Barbie," while other automakers partner with franchises like James Bond and Star Wars. These placements aim to create cultural moments that translate into brand affinity and sales.
‘Mating Season’ Review: ‘Big Mouth’ Team’s Netflix Comedy Offers Raunchy Animal Laughs but Could Have Used More Heart
Netflix debuted "Mating Season" on May 22, 2024, an adult animated comedy from the Big Mouth team—Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett. The series follows a quartet of forest animals navigating exaggerated mating rituals that mirror human...
Netflix Expands Japan Slate With Deals for 20 NHK Dramas, Nippon TV’s ‘Monday Late Show’
Netflix announced two major Japanese content deals, adding a rolling library of NHK dramas and acquiring global catch‑up rights to Nippon TV’s variety hit Monday Late Show. Six NHK titles, spanning the network’s Taiga, Asadora and Drama 10 pillars, launch on...
The Filmmakers at Cannes Who Are Learning to Love AI
At Cannes, co‑founder Nikola Todorovic of Wonder Dynamics showcased AI tools that automate the most labor‑intensive visual‑effects tasks while keeping filmmakers in the creative loop. Autodesk’s recent acquisition of the startup underscores industry confidence that AI can boost VFX productivity—studios...
Connor Storrie in ‘April X,’ Films by Gorillaz, Kit Harington and EP Jane Fonda Set for Raindance
The 34th Raindance Film Festival will run June 17‑26 in London, presenting 85 narrative and documentary features—including 48 debut works—and 112 short films. The lineup blends emerging talent with high‑profile names such as Connor Storrie, Kit Harington, Jane Fonda and the...
“The Independence of ’60 Minutes’ Has Been Critical”: Anderson Cooper Bids Farewell to CBS News Show With a Plea
Anderson Cooper announced his departure from CBS’s 60 Minutes after a two‑decade tenure, citing demanding schedules and a desire to spend more time with his young children. His farewell highlighted the program’s reputation for independence and deep‑dive reporting, even as the show...
The Indies Are Dying. Long Live the Indies
The Cannes Marché 2026 revealed a stark slowdown in traditional indie film deals as the historic pay‑one television window collapses under streaming pressure. Without pre‑sale guarantees, distributors are reluctant to fund high‑budget projects, pushing producers toward equity financing and alternative...
Harry Styles’ Longtime Stylist on What He’s Eyeing and Buying for Hollywood’s Biggest Names (and Himself)
Celebrity stylist Harry Lambert taps eBay’s Spring/Summer 2026 Watchlist to source vintage designer pieces for Harry Styles and other A‑list clients. The report highlights five trends—Color Interruption, Slightly Unsettled, Weightless Drama, Drenched in Disruption, and Quiet Confidence—of which Lambert favors the...
‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ Comes Alive at Cannes With Warm Standing Ovation
Jane Schoenbrun’s trans‑written horror *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, receiving a warm standing ovation of just under six minutes. The film reboots the infamous Camp Miasma slasher franchise while weaving themes of sex, gender...
Cannes: Sandra Hüller, Star of Competition Film ‘Fatherland,’ Will Guest on THR’s ‘Awards Chatter’ Pod Live From Palais
The Hollywood Reporter and Campari will host a live recording of the Awards Chatter podcast with Oscar‑nominated actress Sandra Hüller at Cannes on May 15, 2026. The hour‑long interview will take place in the Campari Lounge at the Palais, followed...
‘9-1-1’ Star Ryan Guzman Has Learned to Roll With the Punches
Season nine of ABC’s procedural “9‑1‑1” ends with firefighter‑paramedic Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman) being stabbed in a hospital during a plotline that mirrors a real‑world ICE raid on migrants. Guzman, who feared for his job after a previous sniper shooting,...
‘Believe Me’ Stars Hope ITV True-Crime Drama Will Make an Impact, Discuss That Upsetting Police Question About an Assault Victim’s...
ITV’s four‑part drama *Believe Me* dramatizes the real‑life assaults by John Worboys, the notorious “Black Cab Rapist,” through the eyes of two women who reported him. Written and executive‑produced by Jeff Pope, the series emphasizes the victims’ trauma and the...
Laufey, EJAE, Amy Allen and Suki Waterhouse on ASCAP Pop Music Awards, Importance of Songwriting
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) held its Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles, honoring a mix of established and emerging talent. Icelandic singer‑songwriter Laufey received the Creative Voice Award, while Amy Allen was named Pop Songwriter‑of‑the‑Year...
Is ‘The Valley’ Boring Without Jax Taylor? Some Bravo Fans Think So
Bravo’s reality series *The Valley* entered season three without Jax Taylor, who left to focus on sobriety and co‑parenting. Viewers and critics quickly labeled the new season “boring,” citing a lack of the drama Taylor traditionally supplied. The show now...
The Powerpuff Girls Ride Nostalgia Wave With New Sanrio Clothing Collaboration
Warner Bros. and Sanrio have launched a licensed Powerpuff Girls × Hello Kitty apparel line, now selling online at JCPenney.com and soon in major retailers. The collection includes T‑shirts, jerseys, bomber jackets, tube tops, backpacks and other accessories, each marked down 10‑20% from list price....