Variety

Eric Roth, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Cate Blanchett’s Dirty Films to Exec Produce Paparazzi Tragicomedy ‘The Present Times’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Screenwriter Eric Roth (“Forrest Gump,” “Dune: Part One”), Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (“Longlegs,” “A Complete Unknown”), Andrew Upton of his and Cate Blanchett’s production company Dirty Films (“The New Boy”) and Anne Peters are on board as executive producers of the fable-like tragicomedy “The Present Times.” The upcoming feature film, directed by Noah Stratton-Twine, stars Daniel Weyman, […]

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Variety

‘The Batman 2’ and ‘The Batman 3’ Are Not Filming Back to Back, Says James Gunn: ‘I Can Deny’ That Online Rumor

DC Studios co-chief James Gunn is putting to bed one of the more popular online rumors about the upcoming “The Batman 2,” directed by Matt Reeves and once again starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight. Social media has been convinced that Reeves is filming “The Batman 2” and “The Batman 3” back to back, […]

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Variety

Ryan Murphy on Toning Down Sex in ‘The Shards’ and Why L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Could Do a ‘Much Better Job’ Bringing Productions Back to Hollywood

FX’s “The Shards,” Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis thriller novel, is a love letter to Los Angeles. Filming there, he told his producers, was a non-negotiable. “We shot it in L.A. and, of course, it could have shot in Canada,” the showrunner told Variety at “The Shards” New York premiere on Monday […]

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Is Going Global — Without Losing Its New York Soul

Showrunner John Hoffman previews the Emmy-nominated comedy’s London-set sixth season and explains why taking the trio abroad was the right way to keep the mystery fresh.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Variety

Autlook Boards Barbara Kopple’s ‘Union Town’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Autlook Filmsales has acquired international rights to documentary “Union Town,” from two-time Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple, which will celebrate its world premiere at the 83rd Venice Intl. Film Festival in the Venice Open section, followed by its North American premiere at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival. “Union Town” chronicles the lives of essential workers […]

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Perez Hilton “Reached Out” to Britney Spears, Neil Patrick Harris to Make Amends Before Livestream That Led to Hospitalization

“I didn’t have to be so cruel,” the celebrity blogger told Fox News’ Sean Hannity about having stirred fear and hurt among Hollywood celebrities during a podcast interview before his hospitalization this week.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Variety

How Mark Ruffalo’s ‘Task’ Monologue Became the Heart of the Emmy-Nominated HBO Drama

One of the unofficial rules of prestige television is that the penultimate episode is for the mess and the finale is for the cleanup. This is particularly true for limited series — or any series with ambiguous renewals. And “Task,” creator Brad Ingelsby’s Emmy-nominated HBO drama about the murky gray waters between avenging and forgiveness, […]

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Forget War and Whales. Celebrity Docs Have Taken Over the Emmys

This year, four out of the five Emmy-nominated documentary specials and three out of the five doc series nominees are about famous people.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Erin Foster Says ‘Nobody Wants This’ Was Never Trying to Make Its Jewish Characters Stereotypes

The creator of the hit rom-com explains the built-in friction between Joanne, Esther and Bina– and why season two gave Esther a more human and expansive story.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Stassi Schroeder Knew Her Hulu Series Would Cause a Stir: “We Set Out to Make the Realest Show We Could”

The star/executive producer reacts to her 'House of Stassi' success, hints at a season two and shares if her former 'Vanderpump Rules' family has reached out to congratulate her (hint: only one has).

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Abbe Lane, Glamorous Singer and Actress, Dies at 93

Once married to bandleader Xavier Cugat, she starred on Broadway with Tony Randall and in films with Glenn Ford, Van Heflin and Vittorio De Sica.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Variety

Lala Sadii Disney Channel Series in Development

Lala Sadii is hoping to make the jump from TikTok phenomenon to Disney star. The singer and internet personality is attached to lead a series in development at Disney Channel and Disney+. Titled “Lala IRL,” the live-action, scripted project promises to give a “behind-the-scenes” glimpse into the life of a social media supernova as she […]

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

He Quit Hollywood to Make Coffee Tables: “I Don’t Know if I Made the Best or Worst Decision”

Aser Santos Jr. used to shoot music videos for Post Malone and Shaboozey. He gave it all up to make custom side tables and credenzas.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Nearly Had a Real Vegas Cop Cameo

Creator David E. Kelley reveals how filming on the Strip led to Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer being pulled over while shooting the comedy about a single mother who turns to OnlyFans.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

John David Washington to Star in Supernatural Horror Thriller ‘Mime’

Screen Gems beat out Amazon and Searchlight for the feature project.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Eyed to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot

The 'Warfare' actor joins Samara Weaving and Sadie Sink as actors expected to play mutants in Marvel's revival of the superhero franchise.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Variety

Kit Connor in Talks to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot

Kit Connor looks to be the next actor to join the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe. The rising star, best known for the TV series “Heartstopper,” is being eyed to play Cyclops in Disney and Marvel’s upcoming “X-Men” reboot. Cyclops, whose government name is Scott Summers, hones his powers through powerful beams of energy from his […]

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Playing Anthony Bourdain? Dominic Sessa Has No Reservations

‘The Holdovers’ breakout serves up his biggest role yet, portraying the iconic chef as a young man in the new biopic Tony.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Season 7 Trailer: Mary Opens Up About Her Son’s Death, Angie and Whitney Tackle Their Separations

The new season premieres Sept. 16 on Bravo.

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026

Variety

Bendita Film Sales Picks Up Toronto Discovery Title ‘The Fortunate Isles’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Bendita Film Sales has acquired international rights to “The Fortunate Isles” (“Las islas afortunadas”), a 15th-century period drama directed by Helena Girón and Samuel Delgado, ahead of its world premiere in Toronto’s Discovery section. “The Fortunate Isles” marks the second feature from Girón and Delgado, whose debut, “They Carry Death” (“Eles transportan a morte”), premiered […]

entertainment  Aug 6, 2026