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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has acknowledged that his streaming service is growing slower than desired, with viewership increasing by only 2% in the first half of 2026. He stated the company is actively working to accelerate growth, particularly through expansion into live programming. This admission comes at a…
Harry Smith and former Netflix executive Siddhi Sundar are launching *The Creative Executive*, a YouTube series and business platform aimed at helping creative professionals build careers and businesses. The project combines conversations with established figures from entertainment with practical training, addressing a gap in business and technology education…
Showrunner Aseem Batra has provided fresh details on season 2's direction, confirming that the expanded episode count (10 versus 9) enables deeper exploration of the ensemble cast, and revealing that J.D. and Elliot's parental relationship has been filmed and will be shown this season. The interview also announces…
John Galliano’s first Re{form} collection for Zara launches on 1 October, beginning a two-year partnership. Instead of creating garments from scratch, Galliano reworks pieces from Zara’s previous seasons, bringing his couture techniques and historical references to a much wider retail audience. The collection reshapes familiar items: a slip…
A US federal judge has dismissed Alec Baldwin’s civil rights lawsuit against Santa Fe officials over the prosecution arising from the fatal shooting on the set of *Rust*. Judge Kea Riggs said the prosecutors were protected by absolute prosecutorial immunity because the alleged misconduct occurred as part of…
Peppino Mazzullo, the Italian actor who voiced the puppet mouse Topo Gigio, has died at 100. His performances on *The Ed Sullivan Show* helped soften the host’s formal image and made the character a familiar presence for American viewers. Created by Maria Perego, the 10-inch puppet first appeared…
Upworthy, the digital platform that became famous in the 2010s for positive, uplifting content, is launching an entertainment studio to expand beyond digital publishing. The new venture, Upworthy Studios, will develop original content and partnerships across new entertainment formats whilst remaining true to the brand's humanity-first storytelling approach.…
Pete Davidson criticised the online harassment and body shaming directed at his former fiancée, Ariana Grande, after renewed scrutiny of her appearance. He said the abuse was “fucked up”, while describing Grande as strong and saying he believed she would cope. The pair dated and became engaged in…
Selma Blair has joined the cast of *Schmoolie the Deathwatcher*, a mystical coming-of-age film directed by Bridget Stokes and written by Theresa Burkhart Gallagher. Set in Los Angeles during Purim, it follows four misfit Jewish teenagers and explores grief, anxiety, disability, sexual identity and growing up, with supernatural…
The review of *Verity* argues that the film begins as a mildly entertaining, knowingly melodramatic thriller but becomes frustratingly illogical as its mystery unfolds. Its revelations, the critic says, leave viewers baffled rather than thrilled, making the film a weak imitation of *Gone Girl*. Dakota Johnson plays Lowen,…
M. Night Shyamalan surprised Beyond Fest audiences by screening *Remain* before a planned showing of *The Sixth Sense*. The early preview came months before the film’s cinema release, scheduled for 5 February 2027 after its original October 2026 date was moved closer to Valentine’s Day. Reactions posted after…
The BFI London Film Festival has announced its 2026 competition juries, with renowned American filmmaker Sam Pollard presiding over the Official Competition jury that will select the festival's best film award. This appointment recognises Pollard's distinguished career spanning decades, marked by Peabody and Emmy Awards, an Academy Award…
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter have announced the death of their daughter Fiona at age 13. In a statement released on Tuesday, the family described her as "the light of our lives" and a "loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance," whilst requesting prayers…
The executive producers of "Heated Rivalry," Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, have launched the Irina Foundation, a new charitable organisation dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ and underserved communities through participation in sports and the arts. The foundation is inspired by a fictional foundation of the same name from Rachel…
Disney’s *Coven Academy*, created by Tim Federle, is a supernatural teen drama set at a New Orleans magic boarding school. Federle says the idea grew from his interest in witch stories and a conversation with Disney about trying a shorter, fast-moving format; he hopes the series will offer…
DIRECTV is offering new customers a year of free Netflix Standard (with ads) when they purchase a DIRECTV Genre Pack and Gemini device bundle, as part of a limited-time promotional offer. The deal represents a value of over £100 and is designed to provide cost-effective access to both…
YouTube's vice-president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Pedro Pina, has forecast that online video creators will increasingly transition into mainstream cinema, following the box office successes of *Obsession* and *Backrooms*, both directed by Gen Z YouTubers. Pina suggested that this trend will extend to award recognition,…
Netflix is releasing a three-part documentary series about Matthew Perry titled "The One About Matthew Perry", directed by Mary Robertson and produced by Maxine Productions. The series features intimate testimonies from Perry's family and close friends, offering an in-depth look at the Friends star's life beyond his iconic…
Jeff Probst, host and showrunner of Survivor, has stated that nothing has changed regarding the reality show's approach to diversity despite Paramount rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies following Donald Trump's return to the White House. Probst described the 2020 CBS initiative requiring unscripted reality…
The Tokyo International Film Festival will honour filmmakers Mohammad Rasoulof and Mipo O with its prestigious Kurosawa Akira Award at its 39th edition next month. The award, named after the renowned Japanese director, recognises filmmakers whose work has significantly impacted cinema and is expected to shape its future.…