Matthew Rhys takes Best Actor at Bafta Cymru for performance in Netflix thriller
The actor added another award to his cabinet after winning two lead acting Emmys last month.
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John Oliver Dodges David Ellison-Skydance News on ‘Last Week Tonight’
The big media news this week concerned Skydance Corp., David Ellison’s newly formed Hollywood mega-company comprising Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, which Ellison (and his father Larry) acquired in a $111 billion debt-addled merger that is set to officially close Oct. 6. What the long-term future of the studio behemoth may look like is […]
China Box Office: Crime Procedural ‘Traces of Justice’ Leads National Day Frame
New Classics Pictures’ crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” took the top spot at the mainland China box office during the Oct. 2–4 weekend, grossing RMB208.9 million ($31.2 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Following its Oct. 1 release to launch the Golden Week holiday corridor, the feature, also known […]
History of the ear of 'Blue Velvet', David Lynch's masterpiece: "We treated her like one more character because she was."
The special effects specialist who designed the famous amputated cartilage publishes a book on shooting and visits the Sitges Festival
Brigitte Bardot's battle against the heels and its influence on the street style to this day
It is 70 years of 'And God created the woman', the film in which the French actress gained international relevance and popularized the model of dancer Cendrillon that the interpreter specifically commissioned Rosa Repetto
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‘Lanterns’ Finale: Hal Jordan’s Killer and Manhunter Revealed, Sinestro Creates [SPOILER], John Stewart Powers Up for ‘Superman’ Sequel
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the “Lanterns” finale, now streaming on HBO Max. Have no fear, the “Lanterns” finale is here. The season finale — or possibly the series finale, since HBO hasn’t renewed the show yet — wrapped up the mystery posed by the show’s premiere of who killed Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler). The […]
Sarah Jessica Parker Says She’s ‘Never’ Worn Her Archived ‘Sex and the City’ Wardrobe: ‘There’s a Huge Separation Between Myself and Carrie Bradshaw’
Despite Carrie Bradshaw’s reputation for wearing trend-setting outfits, Sarah Jessica Parker never wears any of her “Sex and the City” character’s iconic wardrobe. But she does have it. “No, I don’t wear any of the wardrobe that I wore on the show ever. I have it. It’s an archive, but I never wear it. I […]
J. Todd Anderson, ‘The Nice Guys’ Storyboard Artist and Longtime Coen Brothers Collaborator, Dies at 67
J. Todd Anderson, the storyboard artist behind films like “The Nice Guys” and “Raising Arizona” and a longtime Coen Brothers collaborator, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 67. His death was confirmed in a Facebook post on Oct. 3 by his “Filmically Perfect” podcast co-host, George Willeman. “My erstwhile pod-partner, J. Todd […]
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Korea Box Office: ‘The Assassin(s)’ Holds Admissions Lead as ‘Chiikawa’ Generates Top Weekend Gross
Director Hur Jin-ho’s political crime thriller “The Assassin(s)” held the top position at the South Korean box office in admissions over the weekend of Oct. 2–4, though Japanese animated feature “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” captured the frame’s largest gross revenue. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by […]
Korean Directors Rally Behind ‘The Assassin(s)’ as Political Firestorm Turns on Its Makers
The Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) has come out in support of the team behind “The Assassin(s),” Hur Jin-ho’s thriller about the 1974 shooting of first lady Yuk Young-soo, as political anger over the Korean box office leader spills onto its cast and crew. Conservative politicians and online critics have accused the film of distorting […]
Peacock’s Free Trial Offer Returns – But You Won’t Find It On the Streaming Service
Peacock subscribers were hit with another rate hike over the summer, with prices for the NBCUniversal streaming service rising for the fourth time in four years. The price hike came on the heels of Peacock dumping its free trial for new users, joining the ranks of rival streamers like Paramount+, Hulu and HBO Max, all […]
What David Zaslav Got Wrong About ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
Three years after “Coyote vs. Acme” was shelved by Warner Bros. as a tax write-off and rescued by indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment, the Looney Tunes comedy has become a box-office bright spot with more than $100 million globally. Was Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav, who deemed it financially unworthy to release on the big […]
Fox One Offering Free Trial, Bundle Discount for NFL Streaming Coverage Online
The 2026-27 NFL season is underway, and fans who want to watch the games from home can now take advantage of a Fox One offer, which gets you a free trial to the official Fox streaming service. Fox is one of the official television broadcasters for NFL games, in addition to the MLB playoffs and […]
Is ‘Rubber Soul’ the Beatles’ Best Album? The Answer to That is as Malleable as the Shifting Track Lists, but This ‘Super Deluxe’ Is Super Essential: Boxed Set Review
What is the Beatles’ best album? “The one you’re listening to right now” is always the correct answer, of course, and that could encompass “Meet the Beatles” or “Let It Be” at any given moment. But for most fans who aren’t just being sentimental about their first point of entry, it’s usually going to come […]
Marvel Canceled ‘Blade,’ But the Gory Vampire Brawler ‘Half’ Will Thrill Genre Fans
Marvel mastermind Kevin Feige has made some of the shrewdest financial decisions in Hollywood history, but he sure dropped the bag when he didn’t make a new “Blade.” (Just ask would-be star Mahershala Ali.) Luckily, Indian auteur Samjad has directed a film that will bring joy to fans of the battle-ready half-vampire Wesley Snipes popularized […]
James Gunn Confirms He’s ‘Already’ Writing His Next Film Ahead of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’
James Gunn announced on Threads that he is actively working on writing his next film ahead of the release of “Superman: Man of Tomorrow,” due in theaters July 9, 2027. In response to a comment that asked, “Are you ready to write your next film, James, or not quite yet?” Gunn wrote, “Already in it. […]
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Encore’ Edition Boosts ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Back to No. 1 for First Time Since January, Adding a 13th Week on Top
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” returned to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart after last vacating that position in January, thanks to the release of an expanded edition titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” with four new bonus tracks. This resumption at the top marks the 13th […]
Sass Jordan, Singer and Longtime ‘Canadian Idol’ Judge, Dies at 65
Sass Jordan, the singer, songwriter and longtime “Canadian Idol” judge, died on Oct. 2. She was 65. Her family confirmed her death, noting that she “died peacefully” and was “surrounded by those who loved her most.” They remembered her as “an inimitable force of nature” and “an irreplaceable being of light and joy.” Jordan began […]
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Launches Petition to ‘Fight Online Harassment’ Following Partner Ken Urker’s Death: ‘Fame Does Not Erase Humanity’
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is speaking out following the death of her partner Ken Urker and urging fans to support Kenan’s Law, a petition aimed at holding social media platforms accountable for how online harassment is handled. While a cause of death has not yet been released, Blanchard wrote that before Urker passed, the two repeatedly reported […]
Box Office: ‘Digger’ Majorly Bombs With $8 Million Opening Weekend, ‘Verity’ Scores $32 Million Debut
In “Digger,” Tom Cruise portrays a powerful oil tycoon who is bracing for an ecological disaster of epic proportions. But nothing could have prepared him for the catastrophe that’s unfolding at the box office, where “Digger” has collapsed with an embarrassing $8 million from 3,321 North American theaters. Rivals believe the figure will be closer […]