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Kris Bowers Set to Compose Original Score For Disney’s Animated Feature ‘Hexed’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Academy Award winning composer Kris Bowers is set to score the music for the upcoming Disney animated feature “Hexed.” The film stars Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones, Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins i...

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Hunter Schafer Reveals She Had Gender-Affirming Bottom Surgery

Hunter Schafer has undergone bottom surgery, the “Euphoria” star revealed. “I just had bottom surgery in December, which was amazing, and I love it so much,” Schafer told Elle magazine, referring to t...

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Richard Riehle, Character Actor in ‘Office Space,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Bridesmaids’ and More, Dies at 78

Richard Riehle, known for playing Tom Smykowski in “Office Space” and many other character actor roles, died of natural causes Oct. 15 in Los Angeles, Variety has confirmed. He was 78. Riehle was born...

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Gwyneth Paltrow Sets First Lead TV Role in A24 Drama ‘The Apology’ at Netflix

Gwyneth Paltrow has taken her first-ever lead television role in an upcoming A24 drama series titled “The Apology,” which has landed a two-season order at Netflix. The Oscar winner will play Evelyn Am...

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Jon Stewart to Remain ‘Daily Show’ Host Through 2028

Jon Stewart will continue to lead “The Daily Show” through 2028. The host has extended his contract with the Comedy Central series for another two years and will continue to man the desk through the n...

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‘Leap Year’ Director Michael Rowe’s Cross Border Drama ‘Last Weekend’ Boarded by Mexico’s Paloma Negra

Paloma Negra, one of Mexico’s most prominent production companies, founded by producer Cristina Velasco and distinguished directors Rigoberto Perezcano (“Carmin Tropical”) and Jorge Hernandez Aldana (...

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Ron Koslow, Screenwriter and Creator of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ TV Series, Dies at 81

Ron Koslow, producer and creator of the CBS television series “Beauty and the Beast” died on Oct. 7 at his Brentwood, California home, his family confirmed. He was 81. Koslow was born on April 9, 1945...

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Dolly Parton to Be Celebrated at L.A. Tribute Concert Featuring Instrumental Renditions of ‘Jolene,’ ‘9 to 5’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’

Just two months after Dolly Parton’s death, fans will have another opportunity to celebrate the country music legend’s extraordinary catalog. Fever’s popular Candlelight concert series is bringing a t...

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Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes Are This Year’s Ultimate Deep-Cut Halloween Costume Duo

First came the laptop harness from “The Rehearsal.” Now it’s a pair of $8 headphones from “You Can See Everything.” Once again, Nathan Fielder has become an unlikely source of affordable Halloween cos...

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Maeve Communications Launches New York-Based Communications Company (EXCLUSIVE)

Maeve Communications, co-founded by industry veterans Laura Puig and Michelle Ciciyasvili, announced Monday the launch of its new publicity and strategic communications company. The New York-based com...

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Sony Pictures Television Hires Lauren Glaubach, Former YouTube and Pinterest Exec, to Lead Digital and Social Distribution Strategy

Sony Pictures Television hired Lauren Glaubach, a former YouTube and Pinterest content exec, in the newly created role of executive vice president, distribution, digital and social platforms. Glaubach...

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Ticketmaster Goes All-In on AI, Names Ex-Amazon Exec as Chief Technology Officer

Bot attacks have plagued Ticketmaster for years, so to combat it, the ticketing service is shaking up its executive ranks and going all-in on AI. Ticketmaster has hired Jim Freeman as its chief techno...

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Hannah Waddingham to Receive Crystal Award at Women in Film Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

Hannah Waddingham will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy in TV at this year’s WIF Honors. The Emmy-winning “Ted Lasso” star will be presented with the honor at the organization’s 2026 gala on Nov...

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Egyptian Star Mona Zaki Reflects on Three Decades of Reinvention as El Gouna Honors Her Career: ‘Art Is About Freedom’

The 9th edition of El Gouna Film Festival (Oct. 15-23) may be celebrating Mona Zaki’s past, but the Egyptian film star is far more interested in what she’s yet to do. Honored with the festival’s Caree...

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Rosie O’Donnell and Kristin Chenoweth Join ‘Dance Moms’ Parody Musical Reading (EXCLUSIVE)

Rosie O’Donnell and Kristin Chenoweth have joined the cast for a reading of “The Pyramid: An Unauthorized ‘Dance Moms’ Musical.” O’Donnell is said to be playing embattled instructor and series star Ab...

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Dan Lin Out as Netflix Film Chief

Dan Lin has been dismissed as Netflix’s head of film after almost three years, multiple sources tell Variety. Even if expected, it’s a significant shoe to drop following a layoff bloodbath last week a...

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Christiane Amanpour to Exit CNN in June After 43 Years

Christiane Amanpour, who parlayed a job as a news assistant on CNN’s foreign desk into a years-long globe-trotting assignment for the news giant, plans to step away from the media company in June. “Af...

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Nathan Fielder Says Elizabeth Holmes Called Him From Prison Right Before ‘You Can See Everything’ Release to Tell Him Repeatedly: ‘I Trust You’

Nathan Fielder revealed in a new interview with Wired magazine that Elizabeth Holmes called him from prison right before the theatrical release of his new documentary, “You Can See Everything.” The ca...

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Locarno Golden Leopard Winner Sho Miyake Gets First North American Retrospective, 14-City Tour (EXCLUSIVE)

Japanese director Sho Miyake, whose “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” won the Golden Leopard at Locarno in 2025, will get his first North American retrospective at New York’s Metrograph from Nov. 7–17. It ...

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Elon Musk Said He Will Give One SpaceX Share ‘to Every Kid in America’ — a Giveaway That Would Amount to Over $10.5 Billion

Is Elon Musk aiming to share a piece of his staggering wealth — or is he trying to build a new generation of investors in his SpaceX? Early Monday, the tech mega-billionaire posted on X, “Next year, I...

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‘Slow Horses’ Season 7 Taps ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Star Varada Sethu, ‘Mank’s’ Tuppence Middleton

“Slow Horses” Season 7 has unveiled some new additions to the cast including Varada Sethu and Tuppence Middleton. Sethu recently appeared as Ann Baxter in “The Other Bennet Sister” and has also starre...

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Caos Cine, a New Mexican Distributor, Launches at Morelia Fest With ‘The Huntress,’ Picked Up From Edher Campos and Gabriela Maire’s Zafiro

A new player is in town. Upstart Mexican distributor Caos Cine, founded by Regina Serratos and Eduardo Diaz Cazanova, has launched at the Morelia Film Festival (FICM) with its first pickup, “The Huntr...

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Chronicle Media Takes Aim at Content’s Discovery Problem

The explosion of content across social platforms has made producing and distributing entertainment easier than ever. Finding the right audience for it is another matter. Chronicle Media is betting art...

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Miley Cyrus Fires Back at Criticism of Hollywood Bowl Concert and Considered Not Doing Second Show: ‘It’s Hard for Me to Stand Up Here’

Miley Cyrus has responded to criticism of her comeback Hollywood Bowl show on Friday night, telling the audience at Sunday’s concert that she almost didn’t come on stage. “I’ve never heard that I don’...

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James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ Among Doha Film Festival’s Gala and Special Screenings Lineups

Doha Film Festival, which takes place from Nov. 19 to 27, has unveiled its Gala Screenings and Special Screenings programs, which include James Gray’s thriller “Paper Tiger.” Also selected are “Edward...

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Brit Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘The State of Us’ Lands U.K. Theatrical Deal With Vertigo (EXCLUSIVE)

“The State of Us,” the British coming-age-comedy starring Samuel Bottomley (“California Schemin’,” “How To Have Sex”) and Callum Scott Howells (“Madfabulous,” “It’s a Sin”), is set to land in U.K. cin...

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BBC Denies ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Contender James Acaster Complained Over Competitors’ ‘Macho Banter’: ‘Categorically Untrue’

The BBC has denied a contestant on “The Celebrity Traitors” made a complaint about fellow competitors’ teasing and “macho banter,” saying the claims are “categorically untrue.” A Mail on Sunday report...

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Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo Return for Netflix’s ‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call’ Seasons 2 and 3

Netflix is bringing back Korean medical drama “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” for two more rounds, with the streamer confirming that Seasons 2 and 3 are in production. In 2025, the show’s first seas...

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‘The Secret Agent’ Director Kleber Mendonça Filho to Be Patron of Marrakech Film Festival’s Atlas Workshops

Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho, best known for “The Secret Agent,” will be the patron – serving as a mentor to the filmmakers – of the 9th edition of the Atlas Workshops, the Marrakech Film...

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Selena Gomez Reveals Vaping Nicotine Changed Her Voice: ‘It’s Not Worth It’

Selena Gomez said heavy nicotine vaping has changed her voice, and told fans she has now quit the habit. The singer, actor and Rare Beauty founder, 34, spoke about it in a video of roughly a minute po...

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Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Ranks No. 2 at Global Box Office as ‘Street Fighter’ Leads

Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s Tamil-language action comedy “Jailer 2” was the second-biggest film in the world over the Oct. 16–18 weekend, grossing $31.2 million, according to Rentrak estimates. Onl...

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‘Barry Loser’ Animated Series, Based on Bestselling U.K. Children’s Books, Finds Italian Partners Ahead of Rome’s MIA Market (EXCLUSIVE)

“Barry Loser,” the award-winning, million-selling children’s book series from creator Jim Smith, is being adapted into an animated series by the U.K.’s Big Little Fish Television and Italian co-produc...

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Tallinn Baltic Event: New Movie From Darko Lungulov and Ernestas Jankauskas, Plus Titles Directed by Rising Talents Josh Trigg, Marina Palacio and Man...

Tribeca-winning helmer Darko Lungulov, behind Serbia’s Oscar candidate “Here and There,” and Lithuania’s Ernestas Jankauskas (“Troll Farm,” “I Am Fine, Thanks,” “Sasha Was Here”) are among a handful o...

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‘Train to Busan’ Director Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ Clinches 118-Country Sales Ahead of Hawai‘i Festival U.S. Bow

“Paradise Lost,” the new psychological thriller by “Train to Busan” filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, has been sold to 118 countries and will have its U.S. premiere at the 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festiv...

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Busan Winner ‘Ria,’ Arvin Belarmino’s Folk-Punk Debut, Boards Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)

“Ria,” Philippines filmmaker Arvin Belarmino’s debut feature about a young woman from the folk-punk scene who takes on a property developer to save her home, has been picked up by international sales ...

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Korea Box Office: Anime Sensation ‘Chiikawa’ Dominates Weekend

Japanese animated phenomenon “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” tightened its grip on the South Korean box office over the weekend of Oct. 16–18, commanding more than 42% of nation...

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China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Retains Top Spot Over Quiet Post-Holiday Frame as Local Titles Wind Down

Constantin Film and Sony Pictures’ horror reboot “Resident Evil” held onto first place at the mainland China box office during the Oct. 16–18 frame, pulling in RMB62.5 million ($9.3 million) in its se...

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Tiger Shroff Shooting: Mumbai Police Deploy 15 Teams as Film Bodies Say Gangsters Want to ‘Terrorize’ Bollywood

Mumbai Police have put 15 teams on the hunt for the gunmen who fired on Bollywood action star Tiger Shroff’s car on Sunday evening, and two film industry bodies have accused the authorities of leaving...

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‘Other Desert Cities’ Broadway Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris and Allison Janney Lead a Resounding Family Drama

Families are interesting. They all come with their own unique histories, prejudices and mysteries. Jon Robin Baitz’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play “Other Desert Cities,” set in the years following the...

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Inde Navarrette on Meeting Pamela Anderson, Hosting ‘SNL’ and X-Men Stunt Training

“Obsession” star Inde Navarrette had quite the busy weekend, going from the Academy Museum Gala on Saturday to the Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday. Navarrette attended the festival, which runs u...

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‘The Simpsons’ Surprise: Apu Is Heard for the First Time in Nearly a Decade, as Sunil Malhotra Takes Over for Hank Azaria (EXCLUSIVE)

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the Oct. 18 episode of “The Simpsons,” “The Revengening,” which aired Sunday night on Fox. “The Simpsons” has pulled off its own October surpris...

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Katseye Says They’re ‘So Proud’ of Sophia Ahead of Her Return to the Group: ‘She’s Our Sister’

Katseye is excited to welcome Sophia Laforteza back to the group after a brief hiatus. Members Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeung shared their support for their “sister” on...

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Taika Waititi Confirms His ‘Star Wars’ Movie Has Been Put ‘on Ice’ Indefinitely

Taika Waititi’s “Star Wars” movie, which has been in development since 2020, is officially on hold, the director confirmed while promoting his latest film “Klara and the Sun.” “I hate to break this to...

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Jason Sudeikis Hopes to Continue ‘Ted Lasso,’ Says Coverage of His Split From Olivia Wilde Missed a ‘Million Little Things’: ‘It’s Always More Complic...

Jason Sudeikis opened up on a recent episode of “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso,” discussing his hopes for “Ted Lasso” Season 5, how the show “saved” him from “self-harm” and what the public got wrong abo...

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‘Glee’ Reunion: Chris Colfer Joins Darren Criss Onstage to Perform ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ During London Concert

Darren Criss’ one-night-only concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London became a “Glee” reunion when the singer surprised audiences by bringing out Chris Colfer and performing “Baby It’s Cold Outside”...

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Julianne Moore Says ‘The Debut’ Is ‘One of the Best Scripts I’ve Ever Read’ as Jesse Eisenberg’s Musical Comedy Closes London Film Festival on a High ...

“The Debut” ended London Film Festival on a high note Sunday night as director Jesse Eisenberg and star Julianne Moore gushed over each other to a packed audience at the Royal Festival Hall. “I mean, ...

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Joe Manganiello Says Ben Affleck’s Scrapped Batman Film Would Have Seen Deathstroke ‘Dismantle Batman’s Entire Life’ and Kill Commissioner Gordon

Joe Manganiello, who was set to reprise the role of Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s scrapped Batman film, is telling all about what would have happened had the superhero film made it to theaters. In his ...

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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Spends 15th Week at No. 1 on Albums Chart

Taylor Swift holds steady at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as “The Life of a Showgirl” spends a 15th non-consecutive week atop the chart. This week, “Showgirl” earned an additional 87,000 equivalent albu...

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Betty McGuire, ‘Growing Pains’ Actress, Dies at 100

Betty McGuire, the actress best known for her role as grandmother Kate Malone on the ABC sitcom “Growing Pains, died Oct. 8 at the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Wasserman Campus in Woodland H...

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Jesse Eisenberg Says He ‘Couldn’t Get Movie Studio Parts Anymore’ After Winning A Razzie For ‘Batman v Superman’: ‘The Industry Did Not Want Me to Be ...

Jesse Eisenberg has said he was frozen out of studio movies after winning a Razzie for Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The Razzies — short for Golden Raspberry Awards — are a tongu...

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