Variety

Netflix Exec Andy Weil Jumping to Amazon as Head of Comedy

Comedy development exec Andy Weil is exiting Netflix after 11 years to join Amazon as its new head of comedy. The exec rejoins his former Netflix boss Peter Friedlander, now head of global TV at Amazon MGM Studios. Weil is a well-known comedy buff who has championed some of Netflix’s biggest laffers, including “Master of […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Variety

Diane Warren Adopts West Hollywood’s Runaway Pig: ‘Welcome Wilbur!’

The viral story of a runaway pig in West Hollywood turned out to have a Hollywood ending. This past weekend, a video showed a piglet running through the streets of West Hollywood. In the video Jamaal Harrison, who captured the video, is seen chasing the pig as he yells, “There’s a pig in West Hollywood!” […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Lanterns’ Premiere Lights Up Strong Ratings on HBO, HBO Max

The DC series racks up more than 9 million viewers worldwide over its first three days.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend Breaks Silence on Her Death

Brian Hickerson's attorney says police have found no signs of foul play as the investigation into the actress' death continues.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Throws Her Support Behind Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Settlement

The mayor previously stated that she opposed the $111 billion merger deal unless jobs were preserved in the transaction.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Variety

TV Vet Chuck Saftler to Depart Disney and FX After Nearly 33 Years

Longtime TV exec Chuck Saftler, who helped build FX into the powerhouse it is — having joined the company in 1993, prior to its before its June 1994 launch date — is departing the company after nearly 33 years. The well-regarded Saftler most recently served as head of acquisitions for Disney networks including ABC, Freeform, […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Variety

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Weighs In on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Urges California AG Rob Bonta to Settle Antitrust Case: ‘This Is Not About Taking Sides’

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged California attorney general Rob Bonta and Paramount to resolve their differences and “urgently” find a resolution to the 12-state antitrust lawsuit that is blocking Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Bass said at a press conference Thursday, “While there are varying perspectives on the proposed transaction, today we are […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Seth Rogen, Danny Boyle, Colman Domingo, Mo Abudu Join TIFF: The Market Summit Lineup

Kat Sandler, Jordan Firstman, Amber Midthunder and Cody Lightning will also feature among speakers and panel members at Toronto’s inaugural content market next month.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Neutrogena Responds to Backlash in Wake of Onetime Ambassador Hayden Panettiere’s Death

"This is not what Neutrogena stands for or who we want to be," said the brand in acknowledging that Panettiere felt unsupported after revealing her struggle with postpartum depression.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Variety

Neutrogena Comments on Hayden Panettiere’s Death Amid Backlash and Says ‘We Made Her Feel Unsupported’; Actor Said the Company Nearly Fired Her for Talking About Postpartum

Neutrogena, the popular cosmetics and skin care brand, has issued a statement following the death of Hayden Panettiere, who served as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for the company for nearly a decade during the height of her career. Panettiere’s death ignited widespread backlash against Neutrogena across social media due to comments the actor made […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Variety

‘Lanterns’ Premiere Pulls in 9.3 Million Viewers in First Three Days on HBO Max

“Lanterns” haters are going to be green with envy. The series premiere of the DC Studios show has racked up 9.3 million views in its first three days of availability across HBO and HBO Max. That represents the biggest premiere for a DC Studios show on HBO Max to date and one of the top […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Harry and Meghan Are Leaving California — But Are They Leaving Hollywood?

The former Duke and Duchess of Sussex, once Hollywood's hottest couple to court, have a hit documentary in theaters but a dwindling Netflix deal. Is it curtains for Archewell Productions?

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Variety

Sonic the Hedgehog to Headline Fortnite’s ‘Override’ Season (Gaming News Roundup) 

Sonic the Hedgehog will headline Fortnite’s new “Override” season.  Players will be able to play as Sonic and unlock the Tails Sidekick with the purchase of the Battle Pass for the hedgehog’s 35th anniversary. The collaboration will also feature the Tails Sprite, Rings and Sonic Power Sneakers, which allows players to Spin Dash in their […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Variety

Apple Music to Label AI-Made Tracks Later This Year

Apple Music will begin labeling songs on the platform derived from AI platforms, adding a “Made With AI” label to such songs later this year. In a note to its industry partners and one viewed by Variety, the service said that record labels and distributors will be required to tag songs in which “a material portion […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Variety

Netflix, AMC Team for ‘Bannerman’ Series Based on John R. Maxim Spy Novels, Shane Black and Craig Silverstein to Write

Netflix and AMC Studios are set to co-produce the drama series “Bannerman,” Variety has learned. The series is based on John R. Maxim’s Paul Bannerman novels, of which five were published. This marks the first Netflix/AMC Studios co-production. The show will air on AMC in the US and Canada and then become available on Netflix […]

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How ‘Fallout’ Made 120-Pound Power Armor Look Effortless

Emmy-nominated stunt performers Jeremy Fitzgerald and Tim Soergel reveal what it took to run, fight and fall in suits with 12-inch feet.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Netflix, AMC Studios Team for ‘Bannerman’ Spy Thriller From Shane Black, Craig Silverstein

The series based on novels by John R. Maxim is the first co-production between the two companies.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Apple Music to Launch Labels on AI Tracks Later This Year

"Content providers will be required to include AI Transparency Tags in any instance where AI was used to create a material portion of the content, including tracks that are AI platform generated," Apple Music said.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Crybabies: The Scaring review – chills and laughs abound in twisty tale of demonic possession

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThis fantastic comic play from the Radio 4 trio unleashes a torrent of great gags and illusionsHorror pastiche has a proud lineage at this festival – for example Garth Marenghi, and Andrew Doherty’s hit Gay Witch Sex Cult two summers ago. In that company, Crybabies’ The Scaring can stand as tall as the demon Haeldrrun towering over its finale: it’s another fantastic comic play from the Radio 4 trio of Michael Clarke, James Gault and Ed Jones with chills as well as l

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Faye Dunaway and Nicola Peltz Beckham Among Honorees at Kinéo Awards During Venice Film Fest

The awards, conceived by Kinéo Cultural Association president Rosetta Sannelli, toasts a milestone 25th anniversary next month with the ceremony set to take place at Casa Cinema Giovani on Sept. 5.

entertainment  Aug 20, 2026