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John Mulaney Circling Lead Role in ‘Get Smart’ Reboot at Warner Bros.
John Mulaney is circling the role of Agent Maxwell Smart in Warner Bros. upcoming movie reboot of “Get Smart,” Variety has confirmed. The pr
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Netflix Orders New Series Take On ‘Lonesome Dove’ From Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart
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Telluride Takeaways: From Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti’s ‘Debut’ to Nathan Fielder’s Audacious Dare to the Doc Branch
On my last morning in Telluride, halfway through breakfast at Butcher & Baker, Kenneth Branagh stopped at the table on his way to a Q&A for
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Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)
Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as hig
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Bruce Davis, Longtime AMPAS Executive Director, Dies at 83
Bruce Davis, who served as Executive Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and helped develop the Margaret Herrick Lib
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British TV Sector Revenues Hit $5.1 Billion Last Year Driven by U.S. Streamers: It ‘Underlines the Strength of the U.K. Production Market’
British TV sector revenues hit £3.81 billion ($5.1 billion) last year, largely driven by U.S. streamers. The results were published by Pact,
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Fired ’60 Minutes’ Managing Editor Says New CBS Bosses Wanted ‘White House Talking Points in Our Reporting’ and ‘We Questioned Authority’
Former “60 Minutes” managing editor Guy Campanile, who was fired in May alongside some top correspondents, has spoken out about his sudden o
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African American Film Critics Association Donates $25,000 to Black Film Hall of Fame – Film News in Brief
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is donating $25,000 to the Black Film Hall of Fame. “Supporting the Black Film Hall of
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John Malkovich Drops Out of ‘The Music Critic’ in Israel After Press Release Attributed False Quotes
John Malkovich has pulled out of a performance of “The Music Critic” set to take place in Tel Aviv, Israel after a press release falsely att
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Casey Affleck and Nick Nolte Get Emotional as ‘Company’ Debuts in Venice
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Paramount Repeats Demand That States and WGA Post $1.88 Billion Bond Over Warner Bros. Merger Delay, After AGs Argue Company Is Trying to ‘Offload Its Responsibility’ for Ticking Fees
Paramount Skydance on Tuesday reiterated its demand in a court filing that the 12 states and the WGA — whose antitrust lawsuits seek to bloc
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‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Final Season Reveals First-Look Teaser (TV News Roundup)
AMC+ revealed the first look for the fourth and final season of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.” The final season premieres in 2027. Daryl D
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‘Meta Labs’ Debut at Best Buy to Offer Free Demos of Tech Giant’s Latest AI Glasses and VR Headsets
Meta is teaming up with Best Buy to offer fans of the brand and curious customers alike a chance to demo the new Meta product lineup up-clos
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Nick Offerman Slams Ben Shapiro’s ‘Rampant Homophobia’ After Being Attacked for Playing a Gay Role: ‘Holy S—. That’s Crazy’
Nick Offerman recently appeared on the “Talk Easy With Sam Fragoso” podcast and blasted Ben Shapiro’s “rampant homophobia” after seeing a vi
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Suno and Believe Music Announce Strategic Partnership
Suno, the controversial AI music generating platform, continues to make moves toward legitimacy in the music industry: After striking licens
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Jim Geoghan, ‘Suite Life of Zack & Cody’ Co-Creator, Dies at 79
Jim Geoghan, the creator of “Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” died on Sept. 6 at 79 in Los Angeles, his daughter Genevieve Geoghan confirmed to V
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Prime Video Orders Australian Originals ‘Free Spirits: The Backpacker Poisonings,’ ‘Madness of Three’ and ‘The Test’ Season 4
Prime Video has ordered three new Australian original titles, growing its local slate to 34 commissions since 2019. The new titles include t
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Penélope Cruz Sobs and Kisses Javier Bardem as ‘Bunker’ Dazzles Venice With Record 15.5-Minute Ovation
Penelope Cruz broke out into uncontrollable sobs as she kissed her husband and co-star Javier Bardem during the incredibly long 15.5-minute
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San Sebastián Festival Gets Spanish Government Industry Boost
The San Sebastián Film Festival will receive a key economic boost from Spain’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and Civil Service to conso
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‘Walking Dead’ Producers to Collect $120 Million After 9-Year Legal Battle Over Show Profits
Nine years after first suing AMC Networks over unpaid profits, five producers of “The Walking Dead” have scored a $120 million settlement. T
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Colombian Hit Artist Feid Brings Short Film ‘El Green Print’ to Regal Theaters for One-Night Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)
Latin music artist Feid is bringing his short film “El Green Print” to the United States Sept. 13 for a one-night-only event. Ferxxo, the mu
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‘Drunk History’ Returns With New Short-Form Episodes 7 Years After Comedy Central Finale
After a long hangover, “Drunk History” is back. The Emmy-winning comedy show is returning with three new short-form episodes, seven years af
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Celebrities Who Have Died in 2026
It’s been a year of heavy losses in Hollywood, after fans said goodbye to numerous beloved names in film, television and music. Dolly Parton
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Netflix to Report Box Office Numbers for 6 Upcoming Movies as Streamer Escalates Theatrical Plans (EXCLUSIVE)
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