Hollywood Reporter

‘Difficult People’ Lives On: Julie Klausner on New Blu-Ray and Revival Hopes

As the cult Hulu comedy arrives on physical media for the first time, the creator-star reflects on its surprising prescience, reveals an unmade movie and explains why she'd still love to reunite TV's most gloriously judgmental best friends.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Director Michael Sarnoski on Casting Hugh Jackman as a Murderous Outlaw and Adapting ‘Death Stranding’ for A24

On screen, Robin Hood has been robbing from the rich to feed the poor for nearly as long as movies have been made. The likes of Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery have put their imprint on the character, portraying him as everything from a swashbuckling rogue to a battle-hardened crusader. Even Walt Disney […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Apple TV+ Is Down to $5.99/Month Through Prime Video Right Now

Since Apple TV’s price hike last year, it’s been particularly helpful to find workaround ways to sign up for the streamer at a more affordable price. Right now, Prime Video is offering its Apple TV+ add-on for only $5.99/a month for the first two months with this early Prime Day deal. This is a 54% […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

APOS 2026: 5 Key Questions as Asia’s Top Media Summit Gets Underway

The rival heads of Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and HBO Max will share a stage; Andy Serkis weighs AI and human craft; and the program runs deep on Indian giant JioStar, microdrama economics and the startups promising to slash production costs and timelines.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kit Connor and Joe Locke Aim to Hold Onto Young Love in ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Trailer

The upcoming Netflix film wraps up the series centering around Connor’s Nick and Locke’s Charlie.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Lakeith Stanfield and Greg Kinnear Join Jonathan Bailey, Laura Dern in John Lee Hancock’s Netflix Courtroom Drama

John Lee Hancock’s legal drama about the landmark legal trial against U.S. chemical company Monsanto just added more star power. LaKeith Stanfield, Julia McDermott, David Duchovny, Melonie Diaz, Bilal Hasna and Greg Kinnear have signed on to join previously announced stars, Jonathan Bailey and Laura Dern. The yet-to-be-titled film follows the true story of young, […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘Paradise:’ How Music Supervisor Tom Wolfe Built the Show’s Soundtrack Using Elvis and Phil Collins Cover Songs

As Season 1 of Hulu’s “Paradise” came to an end, showrunner Dan Fogelman alerted his co-music supervisors, Tom Wolfe and Manish Raval, that Graceland was going to be featured in the new season. The dystopian show’s sophomore season kicks off in Memphis, Tennessee, long before the extinction-level event that would eventually level the planet. Viewers […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘Survivor’ Stars and Host Break Down the MrBeast Coin Flip That Changed Season 50’s Ending

It’s hard to change a game that’s been running for 50 seasons. For this installment of Variety’s Making a Scene presented by HBO Max, the team behind CBS’ 50th season of “Survivor” came together to break down a moment that did just that: a coin flip created by YouTuber Mr. Beast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) that […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Will Ferrell Joins Jason and Travis Kelce at ‘New Heights’ Live Show to Talk Sports, New Series ‘The Hawk’ and How He Trolls L.A. Tourists

The brothers took over L.A. for a World Cup-centered show that also featured women's soccer stars Alex Morgan and Kelley O'Hara and Rams players Myles Garrett and Andrew Whitworth.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jeremy Allen White Says He Didn’t Hear Jeremy Strong’s Mark Zuckerberg Voice Until ‘Social Reckoning’ Trailer: “We Were Totally Separate”

'The Bear' star also tells The Hollywood Reporter they spent "zero time together filming" but praised Strong's performance as the Facebook CEO: "It's incredible."

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Shrek 5’ Trailer Surprises Fans With Gingerbread Man’s “Caked Up” Moment

Zendaya joins Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz in the voice cast for the animated sequel that hits theaters next summer.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Studiocanal Reveals Sales on Multiple Cannes Market Titles, Including ‘The Midnight Library,’ ‘Words of Love,’ ‘Another Day’

Studiocanal has revealed that it has closed sales on multiple films that either premiered at the Cannes Film Festival or are on its development and production slate, including “The Midnight Library.” The company also said it is negotiating presales on the new Paddington animated film. “The Midnight Library,” starring and produced by Academy Award nominee […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Millicent Simmonds to Co-Write and Star in Crime Thriller ‘Grace,’ Inevitable Studios’ First Film

“A Quiet Place” and “Pretty Lethal” actress Millicent Simmonds is set to co-write and star in the crime thriller, “Grace,” which marks the first film from Inevitable Foundation’s Inevitable Studios. Inevitable Studios — the production banner from Inevitable Foundation co-founders Richie Siegel & Marisa Torelli-Pedevska — is focused on crafting commercial film and television stories […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘Black Diamond’ Comic to Be Adapted Into Folk Horror Feature With Ernest Dickerson Directing (EXCLUSIVE)

The folk horror comic book series “Black Diamond” is officially being adapted into a feature film from Fangoria Studios and Panick Studios, Variety has exclusively learned. Ernest Dickerson, known for helming episodes of “The Walking Dead” and films including “Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight” and “Bones” is set to direct and executive produce. Brendan […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

UCP, Universal International Studios to Combine as Universal Global Television Under Beatrice Springborn

Universal Content Productions (UCP) and Universal International Studios (UIS) are merging into one combined studio unit, Variety has learned. The new unit has been dubbed Universal Global Television (UGT). U got all that? Beatrice Springborn, currently the president of both UCP and UIS, will now take on the title of president of UGT. The merger […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Why ‘Ugly Betty’ Still Stands Out in TV History

The ABC dramedy arrived as a sharp, culturally significant hit – and launched America Ferrera to a historic Emmy victory.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

UCP, Universal International Studios Combining Under Beatrice Springborn

The new entity will be called Universal Global Television.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Emmys to Reveal All Nominations on July 8 After Initially Splitting Announcement

The TV Academy said the change was an attempt to better accommodate promotional campaigns.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

How Animation Shingle Viva Disrupts Distribution Model and Uses AI to Analyze Projects for Success

As many industry insiders struggle to find a path forward through the changing entertainment landscape, Victor Elizalde, founder of Viva Pictures, has his own approach to bringing family animation to audiences.Elizalde’s model at Viva disrupts the way business has been done in the past. The company offers gross royalties paid off the top. In this […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Louis C.K.’s New Netflix Special Sets June Release Date

Louis C.K.’s next comedy special “Ridiculous” will debut on Netflix on June 30. In a trailer released by the streamer, the comic tells the story of admitting his elderly father into a retirement home. “My sisters and I put him in a home,” C.K. jokes, “because he was too old to stop us from putting […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026