Variety

Underwater Life Breaks New Comedy Grounds in ‘Submarine Jim,’ Xilam’s latest Animated IP

France may in general have suffered last year a sales’ decline and export slow-down but “Submarine Jim”‘s characters don’t seem to be bothered as they weather this storm with a smile on their face. Xilam’s latest production, in which a naive young dolphin (Jim) takes charge of an “inverted” submarine full of fish and sea […]

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Variety

Magic Meets Mystery-Solving Trio in Mediawan’s Latest Hit, ‘Witch Detectives’

A high-end, 26 half-hour episode 3D-series featuring three inseparable BFF trainee witches, “Witch Detectives” is Mediawan Kids & Family latest pan-European new IP, produced by Mediawan subsidiary Method Animation for BBC, Rai, TF1 and Super RTL. International sales are managed by Entourage Media and Mediawan Kids & Family Distribution, who brought the show to this […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Mercedes Ron Discusses Prime Video’s New YA Romantic Thriller ‘Drawn Together’ and What’s Next for Her

The bestselling author, whose 'Fault' trilogy broke records, and Carolina Bang of Banijay-owned producer Pokeepsie Films share a busy outlook for the "House of Ron," including a first U.S. adaptation.

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The Guardian Culture

Pressure review – stormy weather in tense D-day forecast retelling

Andrew Scott finds levels of complexity in a stoic character based on meteorologist James Stagg, the man who persuaded Eisenhower to delay Operation Overlord, for this slick wartime dramaThe historic gamble of D-day 1944 gets a new perspective in this slick and watchable, if slightly cheesy and unreflective, period drama, whose staginess reflects its origins in theatre; David Haig adapts his play with the director Anthony Maras. Andrew Scott – in RAF uniform, short-back-and-sides and ’tache – p

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The Guardian Culture

World Tango Championships finals in pictures

Tango is an art form which, as the competitors themselves described, serves as a deeply personal means of expression, communication and connection between people beyond cultural and geographical borders. The final featured dancers from several countries including Russia, Turkey, Japan, Indonesia and Kazakhstan, underlining tango’s global and growing appeal. Continue reading...

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Hollywood Reporter

Inside Venice’s Unlikely Double Feature: A $300 Million Hitmaker and a New Generation of Smart Devices

Director Lan Hongchun and tech giant Honor are both making the same pitch on the Lido this year: that anyone with the right tools can become a filmmaker.

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Variety

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Moves Interview With Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico From TV to YouTube Due to FCC Threats

Another late-night talk show has pre-empted an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico: This time, it’s ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” On Wednesday’s episode of “JKL,” Kimmel revealed that his interview with Talarico, who’s running for Senate as the Texas Democratic candidate, won’t be aired on the show’s over-the-air broadcast. Instead, it will be shown […]

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The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: The Paper is back – with more hilarity from the US Office writers

Domhnall Gleeson and scene-stealing Sabrina Impacciatore lead the shenanigans in the newsroom mockumentary. Plus: Ludwig returns. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky OneThe mockumentary about a local newspaper from the writers of The Office US is back – which, crucially, means the return of show-stealing Sabrina Impacciatore as clueless managing editor Esmeralda. New editor Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) may now have an award-winning team, but it has only made them hungry for more wild stories. Th

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Hollywood Reporter

Carole Radziwill Says Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Would’ve Loved ‘Real Housewives of New York City’: “She Had a Great Sense of Humor”

Though the Housewife added that she doesn't think the former Calvin Klein publicist and wife of the late John F. Kennedy Jr. would've made an appearance on the Bravo series.

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Variety

‘Shrinking,’ ‘Paradise,’ ‘Washington Black’ Lead Humanitas Prize Winners List

The “Shrinking” Season 3 premiere “My Bad,” which expanded its Parkinson’s storyline by featuring guest star Michael J. Fox, and the “Paradise” Season 2 premiere “Graceland,” which told a story of post-apocalyptic survival via guest star Shailene Woodley, were among the 2026 Humanitas Prize winners revealed Wednesday. The honorees, which also included the episode “The […]

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Variety

‘Shrimad Bhagavatam Part I’ Unveiled by India’s Sagar Pictures Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian studio Sagar Pictures Entertainment’s seven-part theatrical franchise adapted from the “Bhagavata Mahapurana” will kick off with “Shrimad Bhagavatam Part I: Vishnurata.” The first teaser poster has been unveiled. The film is scheduled for a global theatrical release in 2027. Vishnurata translates to “the one always protected by Vishnu,” a name traditionally associated with King […]

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Variety

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Returning to Brooklyn for Week of Shows

Jimmy Kimmel is returning to Brooklyn for a week of “Live!” shows at the end of September, according to People. This marks the eighth time the late-night host has traveled to the borough to tape. The shows, which take place at the Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House, will be taped from Monday, Sept. […]

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The Guardian Culture

‘He goes to the dark side’: behind the scenes on the Shaun the Sheep horror movie

Aardman’s hero is back in The Beast of Mossy Bottom – a terrifying tale of frankenfood, pitchfork-wielding villagers and a monster with suspiciously stiff orange hair. Our writer meets its makers and moulds her very own ShaunThe Aztec West industrial estate in Bristol was opened by Margaret Thatcher in December 1989. One hundred and sixty acres of breeze block and mirrored glass, it is home to about 7,000 employees and 100 companies, including EDF, EE, HSBC, Co-op Legal and Spandex. It has its o

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Variety

Suki Waterhouse Says She’d Be ‘Nepo-Babying’ Her Daughter With Robert Pattinson If She Wanted to Work in Hollywood

Good news for Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson’s two-year-old daughter: if she ever wants to pursue a career in the arts when she’s older, her mom is happy to help.  In a recent interview with Nylon, when asked if she’d ever invite her daughter into the industry, the musician responded, “Why would I advise against […]

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Variety

Barry Melrose, Former ESPN Analyst and Hockey Pro, Dies at 70

Barry Melrose, a former NHL player, coach and longtime ESPN analyst, died Wednesday. He was 70.  Melrose’s wife, Cindy, confirmed his death to ESPN.  “For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey,” wrote ESPN in a statement. “His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, […]

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Variety

‘Death Stranding’ Creator Hideo Kojima’s Upcoming ‘Physint’ Moves From PlayStation to Xbox as New Publisher; TV and Film

Xbox is expanding its partnership with video game industry legend Hideo Kojima. The “Death Stranding” and “Metal Gear” creator has switched the publishing partner on his upcoming game “Physint” to Microsoft’s Xbox from its original home at Sony’s PlayStation. The news was shared via a blog post published by Xbox Wednesday, along with the reveal […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Kaia Gerber on ‘The Shards’ Finale’s Surprising Killer Suspects and Her Shelley Duvall Moment

The actress who plays queen-bee high schooler Susan in Ryan Murphy's adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis classic speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about the cliffhanger ending, her 'The Shining'-inspired scream-queen scene and if she knows who the killer is after season one.

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Hollywood Reporter

Barry Melrose, Entertaining ESPN Hockey Analyst, Dies at 70

After 11 pro seasons as a rugged player, he led the L.A. Kings to the Stanley Cup Final in his first season as an NHL coach, then handled colorful commentary from 1994-2022.

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Variety

‘South Park’ Creators Apologize for the Years-Long Delay of Their Kendrick Lamar Movie: ‘We Still Believe in the Project’

“South Park” co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have released an official apology for delaying their mysterious film collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. “We take full responsibility for the schedule delay of this movie,” Parker and Stone said in a statement to The Ankler. “We apologize to our partners at pgLang and Paramount, and we appreciate […]

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Variety

Trump White House Pulls Down Tetris-Like Game, in Which You Had to Stop a ‘Zombie Siege’ at Mexican Border, After Company’s Copyright Threat

The White House has removed the “Build the Wall” game — a Tetris knockoff in which players were tasked with fortifying the southern U.S. border to keep out illegal immigrants — after the company that owns the rights to the popular title issued a statement that “we take copyright infringement very seriously.” Trump’s White House […]

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