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In Canada: BTS’ J-Hope & RM Attend Drake’s Toronto Concert; Neil Peart Doc Premiering at TIFF
Canadian music news this week includes BTS members RM and J-Hope attending Chris Brown and Usher’s Toronto concert, and TIFF announcing the world premiere of a Neil Peart documentary. – RM and J-Hope attended the final Toronto date of Brown and Usher’s R&B tour, met both artists backstage and shared videos from the show; some…
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Netflix Assembles YA Stars Past, Present & Future For End Of Summer Bash Event To Reassert Presence In The Genre
Netflix held an intimate End of Summer Bash in Los Angeles to showcase its young adult catalogue and upcoming releases, bringing together actors from past, current and future projects. The event appeared designed to reinforce Netflix’s position in the genre amid increased competition from Prime Video’s recent young adult-focused programming and fan event. The venue…
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Netflix’s New 8-Part Sci-Fi Adaptation Could Usher in a New Era for the Streamer
Netflix is developing The Future Is Ours, an eight-part Spanish-language science-fiction series based on Philip K. Dick’s 1956 novel The World Jones Made. The article argues that the project could help the streamer stand out after recent criticism of its original programming, by combining a major author’s work with a Latin American creative perspective. The…
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Ahsoka season 2 D23 display teases more Clone Wars flashbacks and the return of Morai
A display for Ahsoka season 2 at Disney’s D23 event appears to hint at further flashbacks to the Clone Wars era and the return of Morai, the owl-like companion associated with the Force. The tease matters because it suggests the series may continue exploring Ahsoka Tano’s past while developing its spiritual and mythological elements. The…
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Breakaway closes its biggest year in Houston with Dom Dolla, GRiZ, Cloonee, and Tape B
Breakaway will conclude its largest-ever touring season with its first Houston festival, featuring Dom Dolla, GRiZ, Cloonee and Tape B as headliners. The event marks the final stop of the brand’s 13-city 2026 tour and reflects its expansion into three new markets: New York City, Salt Lake City and Houston. The festival will take place…
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‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’s Adaptation Is Already Avoiding Hollywood’s Biggest Mistake
Peacock is developing a live-action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG series *Dungeon Crawler Carl*, with the author serving as an executive producer and Christopher Yost as head writer. The article argues that Yost’s longstanding familiarity with the books could help the series avoid a common Hollywood problem: adapting popular source material without people who understand…
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‘Not going to be an issue’: Mikel Arteta relaxed about Arsenal contract situation
Mikel Arteta says he is unconcerned by his Arsenal contract expiring at the end of the coming season, stressing that he wants to stay and that both he and the club are comfortable with the timing of talks. His position matters as Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence, with Arteta now the division’s longest-serving…
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8 Thrillers To Watch if You Love Netflix’s ‘The Last House’
Collider recommends eight thrillers for viewers who enjoyed Netflix’s science-fiction survival film The Last House, focusing on similarly claustrophobic stories of confinement, invasion and uncertain danger. – The Last House follows a family sealed inside their home amid a global crisis caused by a mysterious water-controlling force. – Its appeal lies in its emphasis on…