The Guardian Culture

Christopher Nolan says people ‘disdain’ AI and the idea it will replace humans is ‘nonsense’

Odyssey director addresses industry fears over artificial intelligence and says rightwing criticism of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy is ‘irrelevant’The Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan believes the kind of movies he makes – big-budget action films shot mostly on location – would survive the spread of artificial intelligence, a technology he says many people “disdain”.The Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight director is promoting his latest blockbuster, an adaptation of the Greek epic The Od

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Winners Revealed

The couples heading into the hit Peacock show's finale were Trinity and Bryce, Aniya and Carl, Kayda and Zach, and Melanie and Sincere.

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Paramount Reportedly Considering Leaving California as State Readies Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

David Ellison's confidants are said to be urging him to relocate his corporate headquarters out of the state.

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G Makes Surprise Appearance at Wimbledon

"I iz BACK! And if u iz at dis borin wimbledore final lookin 2 get grand slammed, I iz here wif de hookup," the actor's alter ego wrote on social media.

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Camelback Inn Resort Unveils $25 Million Spa Renovation in the Desert

The new spa draws inspiration from the resort's Sonoran Desert surroundings with four 'pathways' designed around focus areas of intention.

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

‘Evil Dead Burn’ Director Breaks Down His Brand of French Brutality, From Practical Effects and Real Fire to That Post-Credits Scene

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Evil Dead Burn,” now playing in theaters. “Evil Dead Burn” breaks one of the fundamental rules of cinema: Don’t kill the dog. “If you don’t do that in ‘Evil Dead,’ in which movie do you do that? These are the most insane, wild and basically evil movies,” director […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Tech Billionaire Takeover review – a surprisingly fun look at the crypto bros threatening democracy

This documentary about the billionaires who want to rip up society’s rules in favour of CEOs somehow manages to be more entertaining than terrifying. Although at times it’s a close call …Matt Shea’s documentary is bookended by two stark facts. One is that the wealth of the world’s 12 richest people is equal to that of the poorest 50% of humanity (you can argue about whether 12 is exactly right, but it’s certainly a horrifyingly small number). The other is that in recent US election cycles, the f

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Dark review – this gothic crime drama is so icily creepy it’s practically a heatwave antidote

A cold finger of dread will run up your spine as you watch this tale of a Highlands murder investigation. It’s stylish, fun and chillingGothic-lite is a contradiction in terms, I suppose, but it’s undoubtedly what you get from new six-part thriller The Dark. Based on Scottish crime writer GR Halliday’s From the Shadows, it opens with an unseen man carefully punching holes in leather straps, then striding across the Highlands with a naked man’s either very unconscious or very dead body over his s

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

‘Married at First Sight’ EP on Season 20’s Major Overhaul, Changing Out the Experts and Adding a Familiar Face

For longtime “Married at First Sight” viewers, Season 20 may feel a bit different. The new season, which debuts on July 12, is the first full season made for Peacock. The series, produced by Kinetic Content, aired Seasons 5-18 on Lifetime before moving to NBC’s streaming service in 19 — but that deal wasn’t completed […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

Wai Ching Ho, Veteran Actor Who Appeared in ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist,’ Dies at 82

Wai Ching Ho, an actor with dozens of film and TV credits including roles in recent Marvel series, has died at 82. The news was announced via her co-stars on Instagram, who paid tribute to the late actor, who was reported to have died of a stroke on July 10. In addition to playing Madame […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ Debuts at No. 1 on Album Chart, as Ken Carson and Sienna Spiro Also Bow in Top 10

Madonna’s “Confessions II,” her first new album in seven years, found an appreciative audience awaiting her return. The album bowed with 134,000 equivalent album units, more than enough to push her past the still highly successful Olivia Rodrigo record to land on top of the Billboard 200 album chart. Billboard reported Sunday that the debut […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jackson Browne, Beck Honor Wes Anderson Needle Drops at Hollywood Bowl Concert

"I'm indebted to Wes for having discovered this song and giving it this life," Browne said before playing "These Days," which was featured prominently in 'The Royal Tenenbaums.'

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

Emerging Directors Need to Be ‘Brave,’ ‘Curious,’ ‘Pushy’ and ‘Fearless,’ Say Industry Leaders Behind Future Frames Program 

During this year’s banner 60th anniversary edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Variety hosted a panel in collaboration with Allwyn to discuss the longstanding success of the European Film Promotion’s Future Frames program, which acts as a springboard for up-and-coming European directors. The panel, populated by key industry names, broached issues such as […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Struggles With $52 Million Overseas, ‘Toy Story 5’ Powers to $879 Million Globally

Apparently the call wasn’t out there at all for “Moana,” which brought in just $52 million in its international box office debut. Disney’s latest live-action remake struggled to make waves with $43 million domestically and $95 million worldwide, a catastrophic start given the film cost $250 million to produce. Heading into the weekend, Disney was […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

Marco Bellocchio, Sally Wainwright Win Big at Italian Global Series Festival Which Celebrated ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Lost’ and Lamented Industry Crisis

In honors, Richard Gadd (“Half Man”) and Natasha Lyonne (“Poker Face,” “Russian Doll”) were among the big winners at this year’s Italian Global Series Festival, which wrapped July 11. The two received the Breakthrough Storyteller Award and the Maximo Excellence Award respectively, which they had picked up in person earlier last week at awards ceremonies […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

‘Little House’ Star Crosby Fitzgerald on ‘American Primeval’ Inspiration, the Ingalls’ ‘Risky Move’ and Welcoming a Baby Cow in Season 2

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Little House on the Prairie,” now streaming on Netflix. “Palm Royale” star Crosby Fitzgerald swears she “manifested” her role as Caroline “Ma” Ingalls on Netflix’s new “Little House on the Prairie” adaptation by watching a lot of the streamer’s “American Primeval” before being cast. “I just wanted to be […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Wai Ching Ho, ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist’ Actress, Dies at 82

She played crime boss Madame Gao in the Marvel series.

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

For Many American TV Viewers, Lindsey Graham Was the Senate 

The late South Carolina Republican often popped up on news shows commenting on foreign policy —  and in late-night comedy shows as the subject of liberal comedic fascination

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Patricia Greene obituary

Actor who played Jill Archer for 68 years on the long-running BBC radio soap opera The ArchersPatricia Greene, who has died aged 95, was the world’s longest-serving soap opera actor, and featured in The Archers on BBC radio for 68 years. She joined as Jill Paterson, a demonstrator of kitchen appliances, in 1957, and evolved into the serial’s stern, sometimes interfering, matriarch after marrying Phil Archer (played by Norman Painting).At her audition for the role, Greene was faced with a quandar

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Noah Kahan Cements His Hometown Hero Status With Divine Fenway Park Residency Finale

The 29-year-old Vermont native made history on his Great Divide Tour as the only artist to sell out four nights at the historic ballpark.

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026