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Netflix seeks dismissal of Tyra Banks documentary defamation lawsuit
Netflix has asked a court to dismiss Tyra Banks’ defamation lawsuit over its documentary series “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model”, arguing that her objections concern editorial judgement rather than false statements. The dispute centres on how the series presented Banks’ response to former contestant Shandi Sullivan’s allegation that she was sexually assaulted during…
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One of the Greatest Cult Shows of the 2010s Finally Arrives on Disney+
Nirvanna the Band the Show, a cult Canadian comedy series from the 2010s, is now available to stream on Disney+ for the first time. Its arrival gives a wider audience access to a programme praised for its unconventional mockumentary style, inventive satire and portrayal of friendship, while also highlighting early work by filmmaker Matt Johnson.…
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Disney Is Launching a Romantasy Webcomics Series on Webtoon Inspired by Movies Including ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Disney has announced “Disney Cursed Love”, a new romantasy webcomics initiative for Webtoon that reworks some of its best-known love stories with darker magic, curses and adult-oriented romance. Its first title, “The Curse of a Forsaken Heart”, draws on “Beauty and the Beast” and will debut digitally before receiving print editions in 2027, extending Disney’s…
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Lanterns Is Replacing House of the Dragon in HBO’s Sunday Slot This Weekend
HBO’s new DC series Lanterns will take over the broadcaster’s Sunday 9pm ET slot this weekend following the end of House of the Dragon’s third season. The programme is the first major live-action DCU series centred on a popular DC hero, making it an important test of audience confidence in James Gunn’s wider franchise plans.…
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Marvel Officially Reveals Apocalypse’s Fate After the ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 Finale [Exclusive]
Marvel has indicated that Apocalypse is likely to remain a threat in future seasons of X-Men ’97, despite his apparent defeat in the Season 2 finale. Animation chief Brad Winderbaum said the villain has “many plans” and is always seeking to outwit others, suggesting his conflict with the X-Men is not over. In the finale,…
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‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin on Abandoning His Tom Brady Heist Plot and the Finneas, Cailee Spaeny Emmy Snubs
Lee Sung Jin said he felt both delighted and disappointed after “Beef” received 16 Emmy nominations, the most for any limited or anthology series this year. The recognition made him the first Asian television creator to earn multiple writing, directing and producing nominations for the same series twice, but he was concerned that cast members…
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3 Greatest Series to Binge on Prime Video This Week (August 15-16)
This is a listicle recommending shows to watch on Prime Video, highlighting the streamer’s current run of popular titles including the action-comedy Ride or Die, starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer, alongside Off Campus, Elle and Sterling Point. The clear standout, however, is the return of Reacher, whose fourth season sees Alan Ritchson reprise his…
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Adam Scott Says Daughter Had to Watch His ‘Office’ Audition Tape in Acting Class: “What Not to Do”
Adam Scott said his unsuccessful audition for The Office was used as a “what not to do” example in his daughter’s summer acting class in New York. The episode amused Scott but embarrassed his daughter, particularly because the teacher initially did not realise she was his child. The teacher compared Scott’s audition with John Krasinski’s,…
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California Pledged $750 Million a Year to Hollywood. But a New Law Has a Big Catch
California’s film and television industry is seeking an exemption from a new business tax-credit law, arguing it could undermine the state’s expanded incentives programme and deter productions from filming there. The dispute matters because California pledged an additional $420 million in 2025, bringing annual support towards $750 million, to help retain and rebuild a sector…
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Emmy Nominees Head To Final Campaign Stops; Why Showbiz Docs Rule With Voters – Notes On The Season
Emmy nominees are making final campaign appearances before voting opens, with the Television Academy’s three-day Televerse event bringing together stars and creatives from many nominated programmes in Los Angeles. The gathering underlines how competitive Emmy campaigning has become, particularly for streamers, as nominees seek visibility with voters ahead of the awards. Voting runs from 17…