Variety

Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot through Episode 2, now streaming on Netflix. Few things are as scary to OG “Little House on the Prairie” viewers as Laura Ingalls’ childhood bully, Nellie Oleson, on a bad day. But Netflix’s updated take on the beloved story takes things to […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Variety

‘Star City’ Finale: Creators Explain Why They Couldn’t Resist Rewriting Their Own Alt-Space History by Going to Venus and Killing Off [SPOILER]

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “The Wolves,” the Season 1 finale of “Star City,” now streaming on Apple TV. The Soviet Union took an unexpected leap into the history books, again, in the Season 1 finale of Apple TV’s “Star City,” which saw the cosmonaut program actually make it to Venus and do […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Legendary DP Robert Richardson on New Doc About His Life, Upcoming Film ‘Madden’ and Why Hollywood Should “Regulate and Embrace” AI

The three-time Oscar winner, a frequent collaborator of Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, sat down with The Hollywood Reporter in the Czech Republic shortly after collecting a major honor.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti on All3Media Mega-Merger and What Comes Next

The Banijay chief discusses the opportunities created by the new $8.5 billion super indie, expanding beyond TV and whether ITV Studios is on his radar.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Variety

Morgan Spector in Talks to Play Robert Langdon in Netflix Series From Carlton Cuse, Dan Brown

Morgan Spector is in negotiations for the lead role of Robert Langdon in Netflix’s upcoming series based on the Dan Brown book “The Secret of Secrets,” Variety has learned from sources. Furthermore, Rebecca Hall is in talks for the female lead in the series, which was ordered at Netflix in May 2025. Reps for Netflix […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Former MP and Reality TV Star Ann Widdecombe Found Killed at Her Home, Man Arrested

The well-known television personality and conservative mainstay was a household name across the pond; police have arrested a man and said there was likely no political motive.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Randolph Mantooth, Firefighter-Paramedic Johnny Gage on ‘Emergency!,’ Dies at 80

He partnered with real-life pal Kevin Tighe (Roy DeSoto) on the popular NBC series, then did lots of soap operas.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Variety

Dakota and Elle Fanning Starrer ‘The Nightingale’ Moves to March, Facing Off Against ‘Sonic 4’

WWII drama “The Nightingale,” starring Dakota and Elle Fanning in their first starring movie role together, is moving a month later and will now face off against “Sonic the Hedgehog 4” on March 19. The later date puts it in prime territory for college students on spring break in the lead-up to Easter — especially […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning’s ‘The Nightingale’ Shifts to March 2027

The sisters are coming off of Emmy nominations this week.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Variety

Broadcast Emmy Woes, Lots of Martin Short, Bad Bunny and Other Trivia From 2026’s Nominations

It’s been a long time since the broadcast networks ruled at the Emmys, but this year’s nominations are a reminder of how little they now factor into the race. Among the major drama, comedy and limited/anthology series categories, just one broadcast show earned a nod: ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” “Abbott” received noms for outstanding comedy series, […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Variety

Tilly Norwood’s New Movie Rekindles Hollywood Concerns That AI ‘Actor’ Is Just Ripping Off Human Performances

The news of Tilly Norwood’s feature-length movie debut again brought out the digital pitchforks surrounding her existence, with commenters weighing in on everything from the concept of an AI actress leading a film to why entertainment outlets such as Variety covered the news.  Norwood’s creator is taking the backlash in stride, insisting that she’s just […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

New York Times Countersues U.S. Over Claim It Discriminated Against White Male Employee

The publication accuses the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of filing a lawsuit in retaliation for its reporting.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Variety

‘Moana’: Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing the Song ‘Along The Way’ in a Week and Being in the Oscar Race With Taylor Swift

A little over 10 years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda was still performing on Broadway in “Hamilton” while writing the music for Disney’s “Moana.” Since then, Moana has grossed more than $643 million at the global box office, and its 2024 sequel earned more than $1 billion worldwide. This weekend, the live-action version of the film starring […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Variety

Christopher Nolan Says ‘Odyssey’ Backlash Over Casting and More Is ‘Irrelevant’ and He’s Learned Not to Worry: ‘Remember, I Spent 10 Years Dealing With Batman’

Christopher Nolan is not phased by the pre-release backlash that’s been erupting on social media in the months leading up to his latest directorial effort, “The Odyssey.” The movie, a star-studded adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic, has irked Elon Musk and Trump’s MAGA base over its casting choices and riled up historical purists over Nolan’s […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Variety

France Televisions Unveils Slate Led by ‘La Haine’ Stage Adaptation, #MeToo Film ‘Triple Peine,’ Robust Presidential Election Coverage: ‘Public Service Belongs to No Camp’

Mathieu Kassovitz’s landmark 1995 film “La Haine” is heading to television in a new form, with French broadcaster France Télévisions set to air the stage adaptation “La Haine, sur scène – Jusqu’ici rien n’a changé” as part of its 2026-2027 slate. The adaptation was among the titles unveiled in Paris during France Télévisions’ annual press […]

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Moana’ Comes to Life at the Hollywood Bowl, ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Arrives and This Week’s Best Events

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ariana Grande Exits ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Amid ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour

The pop star and Oscar nominee was previously cast among its star-studded slew of franchise actors returning for the horror anthology series.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Paid New York City $160K Fee for Star-Studded Wedding, Says Zohran Mamdani

The NYC mayor told reporters on Friday the superstar performer has covered the permit fee required for the police role in supervising the July 3 event at Madison Square Gardens.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Will Ferrell Weighs In on How His ‘The Hawk’ Character Would Do Against Fellow Golfer Happy Gilmore

In his new Netflix series, Ferrell stars as a rowdy golf star chasing one last big win — who, he thinks, would "get inside the head" of Adam Sandler's iconic character.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jeffrey Wright Reflects on Matt Reeves’ “Fresh” Take of ‘The Batman’ Franchise, Collaborating With Wes Anderson: “He’s His Own Genre”

In a chat with reporters at the Karlovy Vary film fest in the Czech Republic, the U.S. star also discussed how "politics has gotten increasingly like show business" and the influence of Dustin Hoffman.

entertainment  Jul 10, 2026