Variety

‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ Review: Monica Dolan Excels in a Straightforward but Stirring Reflection on a Buried Irish Tragedy

Ireland’s ongoing artistic reckoning with the Catholic Church’s gross mistreatment of unmarried mothers and their children — as addressed in such films as “The Magdalene Sisters,” “Philomena” and “Small Things Like These” — continues in “The Lost Children of Tuam.” A restrained but deeply affecting drama that keeps the horrors of the past largely unseen, […]

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Streaming Ratings: ‘The Bear’ Slips in Final Season Premiere, ‘I Will Find You’ and ‘Love Island’ Soar

The last full week of June saw six titles record more than a billion viewing minutes.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Variety

The Paramount-Warner Bros. Clock Is Ticking: What’s Next for the Megamerger Amid Antitrust Battle With States?

David Ellison may have believed Paramount Skydance could have closed the $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by this point. The deal was blessed by the Justice Department in June (reportedly over the objections of staffers who were reviewing it). It has been officially cleared by the EU, with Paramount agreeing to the relatively […]

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Variety

Karina Longworth’s ‘You Must Remember This’ Podcast Sets New Season ‘The Bisexuals’ for September

Karina Longworth’s podcast “You Must Remember This” returns for its latest season, “The Bisexuals,” on Sept. 15. Over eight episodes, creator and host Longworth will explore the history of bisexuals in the 1900s Hollywood sphere. Beginning with Libby Holman’s rise to stardom in 1920s New York, “The Bisexuals” will also cover her transition to infamy […]

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

L.A. Filming Levels Tumble Despite California Giving Out Hundreds of Millions of Dollars In Incentives

The number of shoot days in the three-month period from April to June fell 12 percent compared to the same period last year.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

New Destiny’s Child Music Set to Be Released in the Next Month, Beyoncé’s Father Says

The group's former manager teased previously unheard dance and urban remixes involving the trio made up of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams and some guest rappers like Missy Elliott.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Variety

Patreon Lays Off 20% of Employees as Part of ‘Painful’ Restructuring

Patreon, the creator-focused monetization platform, said on Thursday it was laying off 20% of its employees as it changed how its internal structure operates. The cuts will affect 93 Patreon employees, who will be given at least 16 weeks of severance payments. In a note to staff posted online, CEO Jack Conte said the company’s […]

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Variety

LISTEN: How Travis Scott is Ascending to Culture Moguldom Through Music, Movies, Retail, Business and More

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Angelique Jackson details her time spent with multihyphenate superstar Travis Scott, who comes off a record-setting music tour with a high-profile role in the movie of the moment, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Scott has emerged as a star in the new realm […]

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Harrison Ford Celebrates Michael J. Fox as the “Most Stubborn Optimist I Know” at THR’s Social Impact Summit

The Michael J. Fox Foundation, John Mayer and Stephen and Ayesha Curry were honored at the philanthropy-focused event, put on in partnership with the Social Impact Fund.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Anne Russell, Actress in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘Mame,’ Dies at 103

She also appeared on the stage with Bernadette Peters and Liza Minnelli.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Variety

L.A. Production Volume Down Slightly, as Recovery Continues to Sputter

Los Angeles production volume fell slightly in the second quarter of 2026, as an increase in state tax incentives has failed to overcome industry headwinds. Shoot days for TV, film and commercials dropped by 3.1% compared to the previous quarter, according to FilmLA, which tracks location permit data for the L.A. region. Films and commercials […]

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Variety

‘Industry’ Season 5 Casts Zosia Mamet

Zosia Mamet has joined the upcoming fifth season of “Industry” at HBO, Variety has learned. As previously announced, Season 5 of the British finance industry drama will be its last. Mamet will play Carmen Dame, who is described as “a fitness influencer turned wellness tech founder and CEO.” The series’ cast also includes: Myha’la, Marisa […]

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

A24 Plans Free Screenings of Anthony Bourdain Movie ‘Tony’ for Hospitality Workers (Exclusive)

The “Industry Night” screenings will take place in partnership with OpenTable and Square across 25 cities, with all screenings hosted by local chefs.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Zosia Mamet Joins ‘Industry’ Season 5

The ‘Girls’ actress will join the HBO and BBC series as a new character for its final season.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How You Can Score ‘Heated Rivalry’ Funko Pops

The company released figures of Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov and the pair together.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Apple Gets Into the Dating Game: New Series Sends Unlikely Couples to World’s Most Remote Locations

The streamer's first-ever dating series is called 'The Last Person on Earth.'

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Percy Jackson’ Gets Season 3 Premiere Date

The Disney+ series based on Rick Riordan's novels will debut in November.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Venice Chief Alberto Barbera on Hollywood’s Festival Retreat, Gender Parity Backslide and the AI Question

The festival director unpacks his starry but studio-light 83rd Biennale lineup, explains why Luca Guadagnino’s 'Artificial' won’t be on the Lido and the “desperate” lack of women in competition.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Netflix Drops ‘Tires’ Season 3 Trailer as Shane Gillis’ Star Skyrockets

The comic's cousins-in-crisis sitcom returns bigger than ever, capping a record-breaking week for its star and co-creator.

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026

Variety

‘The Strange Architect,’ New Series by ‘Annihilation’ Author Jeff VanderMeer, Sells to Farrar, Straus and Giroux in Seven-Figure Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Farrar, Straus and Giroux has acquired “The Strange Architect,” a new four-book series by bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer, in a seven-figure deal. VanderMeer will launch his new series with the first book, “How to Be Free,” in the winter of 2029. This marks his first new book project since his “Southern Reach” series, which sold […]

entertainment  Jul 23, 2026