Variety

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Drama’ Sets HBO Max Release Date

A24’s “The Drama” is set to arrive on HBO Max July 31. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, “The Drama” follows soon-to-be-married couple Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) in the week leading up to their wedding. Their relationship quickly unravels once Emma, while at dinner with friends Rachel (Alana Haim) and Mike (Mamoudou Athie), […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Vibe Directing? An AI Startup Run by Ex-Googlers Say Their New Model Can Make It Happen (Exclusive)

OpenArt Has Launched "Director” with an eye toward targeting both Hollywood directors and everyday Finchers.

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘A new world has been opened up’: how a London street got filled with art – and brought the neighbours together

From a mural in a baby’s bedroom to a sound sculpture designed to be played out of a convertible, top contemporary artists rose to the challenge of making work for one lucky communityIn 1986, an exhibition called Chambres d’Amis took contemporary art beyond the confines of the museum setting and into the homes of 58 residents in Ghent. Forty years on, a similar experiment is taking place, but on a small street in Peckham, south-east London.Rooms of Neighbours is the brainchild of curator Ben Bro

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

Luke James Joins Cast of Broadway Musical ‘Wanted’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter and actor Luke James will star as Elijah in the new Broadway musical “Wanted.” He joins previously announced cast members Solea Pfeiffer (“Hadestown”) as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine (“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”) as Martha Clarke and 16-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke. “Wanted” begins previews at the James Earl Jones […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Editors Guild to Co-Sponsor Amended CA Postproduction Tax Credit Bill (Exclusive)

The union previously supported the proposed legislation with caveats, but now is offering full backing ahead of a state Senate committee hearing.

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Below-the-Line Hollywood Talent Agencies Plan Merger

Dattner Dispoto & Associates and Worldwide Production Agency now see the benefits of scale.

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

Shivani Pandya Malhotra, Former Managing Director of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival, on Expanding Her Dubai-Based Ta Films Shingle (EXCLUSIVE)

A trio of female film and TV industry execs — with plenty of expertise in the Middle East space — is looking to expand the output of the Dubai-based Ta Films shingle after making a splash in Cannes with Yemeni-Scottish director Sara Ishaq’s debut feature “The Station.” Ta Films was set up in 2022 by […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

TeamTO and The Tetris Company Team Up on ‘Tetris: World Builders’ Animated Series (EXCLUSIVE)

French animation studio TeamTO has teamed up with the The Tetris Company to produce “Tetris: World Builders,” a new CG-animated 52 x 11’ adventure series aimed at kids aged 6 and up, inspired by the iconic world of Tetris. The project is being unveiled today during TeamTO’s Studio Focus presentation at the Annecy Animation Film […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

Savannah Guthrie Fights Back Tears While Responding to Note Claiming Her Mom Nancy Is Dead: ‘We’ll Never Stop Looking for Her, Ever’

Savannah Guthrie fought through tears on the June 23 episode of “Today” while reacting to the latest news development regarding the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthire. News broke the day prior that Nancy was proclaimed dead in the second note sent to the Guthrie family earlier this year. Savannah and her siblings received two […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

‘Supermutant Magic Academy’ Unveils Anarchic First Footage at Annecy 

“Supermutant Magic Academy,” the upcoming series from Cartoon Network Studios based on the Eisner Award-winning 2015 comic by artist and writer Jillian Tamaki, debuted first footage at a panel discussing the making of the show. The series is set to air on Adult Swim.   A sizzle reel exclusive to a captive Annecy audience, though […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian Culture

You’re only supposed to blow the bloody hooves off: AI Michael Caine narrates Odyssey audiobook

AI company ElevenLabs unveils its officially licensed replica of the iconic actor’s voice in a retelling of Homer’s epic poem, while director who previously recorded the star recalls real-life experienceNext month, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster version of The Odyssey is set to storm cinemas around the globe. Auguries suggest the almost three-hour drama will repeat the success of Nolan’s previous film both at the box office (Oppenheimer took nearly a billion dollars) and the Academy Awards (it

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

The New Kindle Is Down to $85 for Prime Day

There are plenty of flashy tablets to shop during Prime Day, but for anyone whose summer goals include finally finishing the stack of books on their nightstand, the newest Kindle release might be the smarter buy. The 2024 Amazon Kindle, available in black and the popular Matcha green, is down to an unbeatable $85 this […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

Michael Caine’s AI-Generated Voice to Narrate ‘The Odyssey’ Audiobook Ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Movie

The sprawling nature of Homer’s epic “Odyssey” poem makes it understandable why a Hollywood studio would shell out hundreds of millions of dollars to bring it to life on the screen. But in ElevenLabs’ AI audiobook version, all it requires is four producers, several AI tools and a replica voice of Christopher Nolan stalwart Michael Caine. […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Absolute Batman Getting the Funko Treatment as Comic-Con Exclusive

But wait, that's not all. Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Superman will be offered by Funko as well.

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jake Johnson, Ben Stiller Catch Pickleball Fever in Apple’s ‘The Dink’ Trailer

Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris star in Josh Greenbaum's comedy that hits Apple TV next month.

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian Culture

These boots were made for walking! But who wore them? Find out in the Art Fund museum of the year quiz

In the third of five quizzes, curators at the Box Plymouth set 10 fiendish questions to test your knowledge of their collections Continue reading...

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Sniffin’ Glue at 50! Do you make a music zine? If so, we want to see it

To mark 50 years since the punk DIY publishing explosion, we want to compile a map of the UK’s contemporary zine sceneThis year marks what is officially considered the 50th anniversary of punk: five decades since the Sex Pistols played Manchester Lesser Free Hall and allegedly inspired everyone present to start a band; and since the Ramones acted as a similar catalyst at London’s Roundhouse.Although zines – self-made magazines – had existed for at least a decade prior to that, punk’s DIY spirit

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

Brothers Quay Talk ‘Humble Craft’ of Animation, Tease New Project: ‘There’s No Script Yet, but We’re Getting There’

No one tells Stephen and Timothy Quay what to do.  “They don’t dare,” they tell Variety. The Quay brothers – at Annecy to receive the Honorary Cristal award – are identical twins and always speak as one voice. “We need the freedom. Otherwise, we wouldn’t do it. Christopher Nolan commissioned [‘The Doll’s Breath’] because he liked our work. […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

‘Toy Story 5’ Smashes Franchise Records With Massive Debut at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

The U.K. and Ireland box office experienced a surge over the weekend as Disney’s “Toy Story 5” captured the top spot, debuting to a spectacular £15.3 million ($20.2 million). Opening in over 300 locations, the Pixar feature delivered the biggest opening weekend in the history of the franchise for the territory, dominating the theatrical marketplace […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival: Every Artist in the Lineup Is ‘Doing It for Free’

Olivia Rodrigo’s just announced Daisy Chain Fields Festival is not only donating 100% of its proceeds to charity, but the stacked lineup of all-women artists are also performing for free. In an interview with Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America” Tuesday, Rodrigo spoke more in-depth about the festival, which she announced Monday night. The fest, […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026