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Peacock Launches Test of Membership Rewards Program With Perks Including NBCU and Bravo Merch Discounts, Free Pizzas

NBCUniversal’s Peacock launched a limited new membership program in a beta test with a variety of perks — aimed at keeping them from flying the coop as streaming subscribers. The test of Peacock’s membership program is available initially to a limited, “randomly selected” group of Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, according to NBCU. “Through […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The End of Oak Street’ Just Exposed Everything Stale About the ‘Jurassic’ Franchise

Here are four lessons the weary 'Jurassic' franchise could learn from 'The End of Oak Street.'

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

CNN Has Prime-Time Anchors Locked In Ahead of Paramount Deal

Executives at Paramount Skydance have agreed to pay billions to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but they may have to do a little more work if they want to put their own stamp on the programming at CNN. CNN recently struck a new deal with Abby Phillip, anchor of the raucous 10 p.m. roundtable “NewsNight” that […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Music Industry Moves: iHeartMedia’s Alissa Pollack Named President of Mediabase

RCS Worldwide has announced the promotion of Alissa Pollack to president of Mediabase, a top music industry source for airplay analytics, chart intelligence, and music data. In this elevated role, Pollack will also continue her full responsibilities as president of global music marketing at iHeartMedia. As president, Pollack will lead Mediabase’s strategic direction, global expansion, […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ghost Rider’ Sets Release Date; Third Marvel Movie on 2028 Calendar

Disney has dated Ryan Gosling’s “Ghost Rider” movie for July 28, 2028, making it the third Marvel movie set for 2028. “Black Panther 3” is for Dec. 15, 2028, while the untitled “X-Men” movie comes out on May 5, 2028. The two titles were part of a large number of release updates made by the […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ghost Rider’ Sets Release Date; Third Marvel Movie on 2028 Calendar

Disney has dated Ryan Gosling’s “Ghost Rider” movie for July 28, 2028, making it the third Marvel movie set for 2028. “Black Panther 3” is set for Dec. 15, 2028, while the as-yet untitled “X-Men” movie comes out on May 5, 2028. The titles were part of a large number of release updates made by […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Judd Apatow on Archival Clips in His Mel Brooks Doc: “If We Don’t Put It In, It Will Never Be Seen Again”

The co-director of 'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!' discusses the research deep dive he and his team did and what he didn't already know about the comedy legend.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

CNN Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister to Host Pre-Emmy Interview Series (TV News Roundup)

CNN correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister is set to host a special pre-Emmy interview series airing exclusively on CNN. “Coming Up” will see Wagmeister sit down with Emmy nominees to discuss the stories behind the performances and achievements across their careers in television. The nominated stars include Colman Domingo (“The Four Seasons,” “Euphoria”), Paul W. Downs (“Hacks”), […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Did Politics Almost Kill the OG Kennedy Love Story?

15 years ago, History Channel’s ‘The Kennedys’ earned 10 Emmy nominations, although it barely made it to air.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Disney’s ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Expands Into Fragrance With New Bath & Body Works Collection

The Disney and Tim Burton IP extends its reach into retail, with Jack Skellington, Sally and more featured across the new Bath & Body Works lineup.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ramy Youssef, Sharon Stone to Star in Comedy ‘Martha & Muhammad’ for A24 (Exclusive)

Youssef wrote the script and will make his directorial debut with the feature.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

How ‘Palm Royale’s’ All-Women Stunt Team Pulled Off That Catfight Sequence

AppleTV+’s “Palm Royale” made Emmy history when it landed nods for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy Programming (Mallory Thompson) and Outstanding Stunt Performance (Colby Lemmo and Sonja Wajih) for Episode 6, “Maxine Finds Herself.” It marked the first time an all-women stunt team from the same series has been concurrently nominated in both categories. In […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Chris Pratt Seeks Violent Redemption in ‘The Terminal List’ Season 2 First-Look Images

Newcomer Gabriel Luna joins the Prime Video series, premiering Oct. 21, as the Navy SEAL commander battles new conspiratorial forces seeking to upend the world order.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Praises Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Weekend’ as “An Absolute Triumph in Every Way”

It's her birthday but she gave us a gift," Swift wrote on Instagram on Monday.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

‘Industry’ Season 5 Adds Seven to Cast, Including Cary Elwes, Jessica Brown Findlay, Dianna Agron

The fifth and final season of “Industry” is adding seven new cast members. Joining the HBO finance industry drama are: Cary Elwes (“Dead Man’s Wire,” “The Princess Bride,” “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”), Dianna Agron (“Glee,” “Shiva Baby”), Sam Riley (“Mint,” “Islands”), Jessica Brown Findlay (“Silo,” “Peaky Blinders”), Luke Manley (“Marty Supreme”), Bally Gill

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Remembering Hayden Panettiere: From ‘Heroes’ to ‘Nashville’ to ‘Scream,’ 12 of Her Standout Roles

The actress died Sunday at age 36.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Paramount Demands That States Post $1.88 Billion Bond Amid Warner Bros. Antitrust Suit

The David Ellison-led company says that the state AG plaintiffs are required to post the bond "so that if they lose, the injured party has a source of recovery for the damage caused."

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Patrick Renna on ‘The Sandlot’ Fame and “Once in a Lifetime” Trip to Field of Dreams Game in Iowa

The actor touched down for Thursday's MLB matchup at the iconic movie site: "Theo Von, baseball players, great food and a baseball game to see tonight at the Field of Dreams — it's spectacular."

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Paramount Requests States and WGA Be Required to Post $1.9 Billion Bond to Cover Financial Losses While Warner Bros. Merger Is Stuck on Hold Pending Trial

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance asked the judge overseeing the antitrust lawsuits filed by 12 states and the WGA to force the plaintiffs to pony up a whopping $1.88 billion bond to cover the company’s losses related to the delay in its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount filed the motion Monday with Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jason Bateman Says ‘Uncut Gems’ Was “A Good Shorthand” for ‘Black Rabbit’

The actor not only starred in and executive produced the Netflix series, he also directed two of its episodes, for which he received an Emmy nomination.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026