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France’s Elsa Zylberstein Draws on Viral Lockdown Sketches for Directorial Debut ‘My Best Life’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Zylberstein, one of France’s most popular actors, is set to make her directorial debut with “My Best Life.” The film is a comedy-drama inspired by “Mytho du soir,” the viral series of sketches she posted on social media while on lockdown during the pandemic. Rather than doing a straight adaptation of “Mytho du soir” […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Evil Dead Burn’ House Set to Conjure a Deadite Nightmare for Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Coming to both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, the newest installment in New Line Cinema’s ongoing franchise hit theaters this month.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Final Trailer Unveils Action-Packed New Footage of Mark Rufflo’s Hulk Battling the Web-Slinger

Sony Pictures has released the third trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” swiftly shifting Tom Holland’s epic of a summer from the ancient shores of Ithaca to the glass skyscrapers of New York. The Sony and Marvel film — which sees the British star having ditched Telemachus’ swords and sandals from “The Odyssey” to Spidey/Peter Parker’s […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Brutalist’ EP, ‘Nawi’ Makers Strike Three-Film Co-Pro Deal, Set Kenya Soccer Doc ‘Champions of Nowhere’ (Exclusive)

Ugandan filmmaker and journalist Moses Bwayo will direct the first film under the partnership between Thomas Pierce's Pierce Capital Entertainment and Kevin and Toby Schmutzler's FilmCrew.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘Evil Dead Burn’ Haunted House Experience Is Headed to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

“Evil Dead Burn” is headed to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as a haunted house experience. The latest film from New Line Cinema takes shape as the newest Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, beginning Aug. 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Sept 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. The haunted houses will take guests on a terrifying […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘Robocop’ Reboot Series Set at Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has officially picked up a series version of “Robocop,” Variety has learned. Prime Video has given the show an eight-episode order. The project has been in development since Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, with Amazon looking to capitalize on their access to MGM’s deep IP library for both film and television projects. […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Dink’ Review: Jake Johnson’s Failed Tennis Prodigy Restores His Self-Respect Through Pickleball in Apple TV’s Anodyne Sports Comedy

Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Patton Oswalt and Ben Stiller also star in the underdog flick directed by Josh Greenbaum ('Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar,' 'Will & Harper').

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Robocop’ TV Series From Blumhouse Officially a Go for Prime Video

The eight-episode series will seek to capture the anti-corporate vibe of the 1987 cult classic.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers

Pixar Animation Studios, despite riding high on the success of summer blockbuster “Toy Story 5,” was hit particularly hard in a wave of companywide layoffs Tuesday at Disney. A Disney spokesperson confirmed that the media conglomerate is cutting several hundred jobs across certain corporate functions. Those include job cuts at ESPN, many related to the […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18

Kaylee Hottle, the actress known for her roles in “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” died on Tuesday in a car accident. She was 18. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced the news in a Facebook livestream using American Sign Language and confirmed her death to TMZ, saying that she died in […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Christopher Nolan and ‘The Odyssey’ Cast Break Down Ties to ‘Oppenheimer,’ Elevating Homer’s Female Characters and Why Nolan Avoided Yelling ‘Cut!’ on Set

Over five countries and 91 days, Christopher Nolan and the cast and crew of “The Odyssey” were driven to their breaking point as they labored to bring Homer’s epic to the screen. They shot on the ocean, in craggy mountain passes, across dense forests and sandy beaches, battling wind, rain and scorching sun in an […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How Prince Saved ‘New Girl’: Inside the Show’s Most Iconic Episode (Exclusive Excerpt)

As the Fox comedy struggled through a rocky third season, Prince’s surprise cameo arrived with rewrites, on-set panic and just enough magic to turn one post-Super Bowl episode into an instant classic.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Whitney Cummings’ Donald Trump Sex Trafficking Joke Was Cut From Mark Twain Ceremony on Netflix; Streamer Says Kennedy Center Axed It

Whitney Cummings performed a comedy set at Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony, which took place on June 28 at the Kennedy Center. But according to the comic, her closing joke won’t be seen in the Netflix broadcast of the event, which streams on July 21. Cummings said earlier in July that one of her […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Toronto: Miwa Nishikawa’s ‘Children Untold’ to Open Platform Competition

Theja Rio, Amanda Kernell, Ferit Karahan and Irene Dionisio will see their latest movies among 12 world premieres for international titles outside the Hollywood spotlight at TIFF.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Harry Styles’ Concert in Brazil Tonight Canceled Due to Unspecified ‘Tour Illness’

Harry Styles’ concert scheduled for Tuesday night in Brazil has been canceled due to an unspecified “tour illness,” although Friday’s concert will take place as scheduled, according to the announcement. A rep for the singer had no further comment beyond the statement below, which reads in full:“We deeply regret to share that the Harry Styles […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Richard M. Rawlings Jr., Cinematographer Who Split a Season of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ With His Dad, Dies at 82

The four-time Emmy nominee, who received an ASC career achievement award, also shot episodes of ‘Matt Houston,’ ‘L.A. Law,’ ‘Boston Public’ and ‘Desperate Housewives.’

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Sphere Entertainment Hires Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Global Marketing and Comms Chief

Sphere Entertainment has hired Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as global head of corporate marketing and communications. She will serve as the lead spokesperson and oversee promotional efforts for Sphere, the Las Vegas-based venue whose film slate includes Darren Aronofsky’s sci-fi doc “Postcard From Earth,” “The Wizard of Oz” and the upcoming “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” “Throughout my career, I […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary to World Premiere at New York Film Festival

Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14th” will host its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It will be the festival’s closing night film on Oct. 9 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The timing is poetic because “14th” is the follow-up to DuVernay’s seminal documentary “13th,” which opened the New York Film Festival in 2016. […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’ Action-Comedy Adds Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings and Artie Wilkinson-Hunt to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Jason Statham’s upcoming (and self-referential) action-comedy “Jason Statham Stole My Bike” has expanded its cast. Eddie Peng, Daniel Ings and Artie Wilkison-Hunt have joined the feature, being directed by David Leitch and starring Statham and the recently-announced Hannah Waddingham. The film comes from from regular Statham collaborators Black Bear, alongside Leitch’s 87North, and was written […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Disney Store Returns to D23 Fan Event With Exclusive F1 Jackets, ‘Peter Pan’ Collection Preview and Artist Meet-and-Greets

Disney Store is returning to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences and previews of upcoming collections. The Disney Store booth will feature products from Disney x Formula 1, Blooms by Disney and a new assortment of exclusive plush, along with a first look at an upcoming “Peter Pan” collaboration with […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026