Film

The iconic 1979 British rock movie John Lydon was always meant to be in: “He’s very, very intense”

• Pete Townshend wanted John Lydon to star in *Quadrophenia*.
• Lydon declined the role of Jimmy Cooper.
• Phil Daniels took the part and won acclaim.

Pete Townshend wanted John Lydon to play Jimmy Cooper in the 1979 film *Quadrophenia*, but Lydon turned the role down. Townshend thought Lydon’s intensity might have suited the disillusioned young mod, whose story helped make the film a portrait of social tensions in 1964 Britain. Townshend recalled that…

‘Our Blues’, ‘Midnight Diner’ & ‘C’Est La Vie’ Among Projects Backed By TAICCA Joint Venture Funds

• Four TAICCA-backed funds presented projects spanning screen, stage and immersive media.
• Enjoy Entertainment has invested in 15 projects, including Our Blues.
• A children’s drama backed by Momomini is due to air in January.

Four joint content funds set up by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and local and international partners have showcased projects they backed over the past year. Their investments span film, television, children’s programming, live performance and immersive exhibitions, reflecting TAICCA’s effort to support professionally managed portfolios and connect…

ICE official summoned as three die in California pursuit crash

A federal judge orders an ICE official to court over possible re-arrests; three people die in a police pursuit crash in California. Oscar shorts spotlight bold filmmaking, while Game Boy games reach a new Tamagotchi.

Druski Embodies Elizabeth Holmes in ‘You Can See Everything’ Spoof on ‘SNL’

• Druski hosted SNL and impersonated Elizabeth Holmes.
• The sketch spoofed the documentary’s close-up style.
• Emma Stone and James Talarico also made appearances.

Druski made his debut as host of Saturday Night Live with a sketch spoofing the documentary You Can See Everything, about Elizabeth Holmes. The sketch imagined Druski had originally been attached to the film, and built its humour around the documentary’s close-up shots and Holmes’ attempts to present…

‘SNL’: Druski Dons Whiteface as Elizabeth Holmes in ‘You Can See Everything’ Parody

• Druski parodied “You Can See Everything” on “SNL”.
• Jane Wickline and Ben Marshall played Holmes and Evans.
• Druski also appeared in whiteface as Holmes.

“SNL” host Druski starred in a trailer parodying “You Can See Everything”, the documentary-style series about Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes. The sketch reworked scenes involving Holmes and Billy Evans, using Druski’s reactions to mock the couple’s tense, unusual interactions. Jane Wickline played Holmes and Ben Marshall played…

In 1990, Ted Danson starred in a movie he “probably wouldn’t choose to do”, but the money was too good to turn down

• Danson was hesitant about making a sequel.
• He returned for *Three Men and a Little Lady* in 1990.
• The film earned over 70% less than the original.

Ted Danson returned as Jack Holden in *Three Men and a Little Lady* in 1990, despite being wary of sequels. The article says the lucrative offer helped persuade him, at a time when he still hoped to build a film career after the success of *Cheers* and *Three…

Emma Stone Joins Druski For His ‘SNL’ Debut Opening Monologue While Filming ‘The Catch’ Rom-Com

• Druski made his “SNL” hosting debut.
• Emma Stone joined his opening monologue.
• The Strokes performed for the fifth time.

Creator Druski made his hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live”, with actor Emma Stone joining him during the opening monologue. Their exchange drew on their roles in the upcoming baseball romantic comedy “The Catch” and offered a playful introduction to the show. Stone co-stars with Druski, Chris Pine…

James Talarico Crashes ‘SNL’ Cold Open: ‘I’m the Guy Who’s Been Texting You Every Day Asking for $5’

• James Talarico appeared in “SNL” to joke about its Trump cold opens.
• He won 55.09% of the vote against Ken Paxton.
• Druski hosted, with The Strokes as musical guests.

The article reports that newly elected Texas senator James Talarico appeared in the latest “Saturday Night Live” cold open, using a joke about his daily $5 fundraising texts to tease the show’s repeated Trump sketches. His appearance followed a Democratic election win and added to the sketch’s jokes…

2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala Photos: Sofía Vergara, Andrew Garfield, Quinta Brunson and More Stars

• A photo gallery documents the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala.
• Sofía Vergara, Andrew Garfield and Quinta Brunson attended.
• Guests included performers, filmmakers, artists and cultural figures.

The 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala brought together actors, musicians, filmmakers, artists and other public figures for an event documented in a photo gallery. The article records the range of attendees, including Sofía Vergara, Andrew Garfield and Quinta Brunson. Other guests pictured include Anya Taylor-Joy, Sienna Miller, Spike Jonze,…