Variety

Charlie Hunnam on His Physical and Vocal Transformation to Play Ed Gein in ‘Monster’

It’s a huge responsibility to bring a version of a character to life who was a real person. Throw in the success of a franchise and an infamous serial killer and Charlie Hunnam knew he needed to get his portrayal of Ed Gein right. “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” the eight-part Netflix series, is led […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

‘Chicago PD’s’ Jesse Lee Soffer, Matt Olmstead to Develop ‘Strike Force’ Drama at CBS, Jerry Bruckheimer to Produce

CBS is developing a new law enforcement drama that hails from two “One Chicago” mainstays. Variety has learned that CBS has opened a development room for the series, titled “Strike Force.” Matt Olmstead is writing and executive producing the new series, while Jesse Lee Soffer will star and executive produce. Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

Jon Favreau on His First Documentary, National Geographic’s ‘Lion’: Not Knowing Whether the Lead Character Would Survive Was ‘Harrowing’

When renowned wildlife producer Mike Gunton approached “The Lion King” director Jon Favreau about collaborating on a documentary, the director, who had never made a doc, immediately said yes. It was 2022, and Gunton, an executive producer at BBC Studios Natural History Unit, wanted to “supersize” his “Dynasties” series about vulnerable or endangered species, and […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

A Man Secured a Lost Billy Joel Interview. Then He Re-Created the Singer in AI. (Exclusive)

The strange story of an AI Billy Joel project that the icon had nothing to do with and likely is unhappy about

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Step Down, Trump Reveals

The president wrote on Truth Social that Leavitt "will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally understand and respect!"

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

Salli Richardson-Whitfield on Making Emmy History With ‘Task’ and ‘The Gilded Age’

An hour into Salli Richardson-Whitfield’s directorial debut, she was left to sink or swim. This was 2011, and Richardson-Whitefield was standing behind the camera on the set of Syfy’s quirky small-town comedy “Eureka” talking to series creator Matt Hastings. She had been asking to try her hand at directing and finally got the shot in […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Bob Chapek Writing Disney Tell-All Memoir

The former Disney CEO is authoring a memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' which will be released in September and address his tenure at the company and Bob Iger's return.

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

Paramount Has Considered Creating Oversight Body for CNN in Warner Deal

Every day, governments, newsmakers and politicians scrutinize the news reporting of CNN. Paramount Skydance wants to add to the list. The media conglomerate, whose efforts to acquire CNN parent Warner Bros. Discovery have stalled in federal court after a group of 12 attorneys general levied antitrust concerns against the proposed deal, has considered setting up […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

The Guardian Culture

EJ Swift wins the 2026 Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction

The writer – who was also shortlisted in 2023 – has won the prize for her book When There Are Wolves Again, a speculative work of eco-fiction set in near-future Britain A novel about rewilding and climate activism in Britain has been named this year’s winner of the Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction.When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift is an “ambitious study in the power of long-term hope in the face of climate breakdown”, said the award’s director, Tom Hunter. Continue reading...

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

EA’s New ‘Star Wars’ Game Was Inspired by an AMC Revolutionary War TV Series and a Love for Turn-Based Tactics

Electronic Arts’ “Star Wars Zero Company” will be the latest in a long, long line of video games set in Lucasfilm’s galaxy far, far away. But this upcoming single-player turn-based tactics title developed by Bit Reactor aims to be different from all the Star Wars games that have come before — and not just because […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

The ‘Paranormal Activity’ Stage Show Has Audiences Screaming and Laughing. Can It Be Broadway’s Surprise New Hit?

Broadway producers traditionally gauge audience reaction by warm applause at the end of Act 1 or a standing ovation during curtain call. But “Paranormal Activity” producer Simon Friend laughs while recalling the profane reaction of a man scared for his life while watching the play: “Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!” “Paranormal Activity,” which opens at the […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty to New Allegation in Murder of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner

If convicted, Reiner faces a sentence of life without parole. Prosecutors haven't said whether they'll seek capital punishment.

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The America ‘Gilded Age’ Creator Julian Fellowes Fell For Is the America He Puts on TV

From the Russells’ rise to Peggy’s fairy-tale ending, the Emmy-nominated HBO drama channels Fellowes’ belief in American reinvention — even as he mourns the country’s decline.

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

Amanda Waller Series, Wonder Woman Prequel ‘Paradise Lost’ No Longer in Active Development at DC Studios

Two previously announced TV projects are being put on hold at DC Studios. Variety has confirmed that both the Amanda Waller standalone series with Viola Davis and “Paradise Lost,” which would serve as a prequel to “Wonder Woman,” are no longer in active development. Reps for DC Studios declined to comment. “Waller” was first reported […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

Hayley Williams’ Band Power Snatch Surprise-Releases ‘EP2’

Hayley Williams’ band Power Snatch has released their second project “EP2,” which they surprise-dropped on Bandcamp. “EP2” features four songs including “Machete,” “New Legs,” “Born Dead” and “Hell Is a Highway.” The group posted on Instagram to help announce the project, setting the song “Machete” against footage from the 1973 animated art film “Fantastic Planet.” […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Writers Believe There’s One Line Jean Grey Didn’t Cross

Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers break down their record-breaking movie and crafting a villain that will someday become an X-Men hero: "You have to start them off in a place where they feel formidable.”

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Emmys Rules Are Excluding Tons of Great International TV

It's not just ‘Heated Rivalry.’ Worthy shows from the U.K. to Denmark are being left out because of outmoded requirements.

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Variety

‘The Matrix’ Director Lilly Wachowski Says Hollywood Won’t Finance Her $10 Million Thriller Because It’s Got a ‘Wall-to-Wall Trans Cast’

Filmmaker Lilly Wachowski is working to get her next project, “The Hunted,” out of late-stage production. But the “Bound” and “Matrix” director says nobody in Hollywood wants to finance the thriller, which is budgeted at around $10 million, because of its trans representation. “People like it, but they really don’t want to make it because […]

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Masked Singer,’ ‘The Traitors,’ ‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’ Among Juried Emmy Award Winners

The honors will be presented during the Creative Arts Emmys set for Sept. 5 and 6.

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Perez Hilton Signs Over Temporary Custody of His Children to His Mother Amid Hospitalization

The celebrity blogger remains hospitalized in Miami after livestreaming acts of self-harm.

entertainment  Aug 12, 2026