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More artists drop out of Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Denmark's Lukas Graham, and Finneas posted separately on social media that they would withdraw from the tour.
Chrissie Hynde hates cameras and talking about herself. She made a Pretenders doc anyway
Chrissie Hynde is not one for looking back | WWL
ABC’s ‘American Idol,’ is leaving Los Angeles, in another blow to the industry
LOS ANGELES — “American Idol,” is packing up its stars after 25 years in Hollywood. In the latest blow to Los Angeles film production, ABC’s long-running program will move production
Brothers Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen take rare photo together with “Young Guns” costars
The siblings starred as Billy the Kid and Richard “Dick” Brewer in the 1988 film.
Mad Science: ‘Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom’ Directors Steve Cox and Matthew Walker
With a monster on the loose and no time to lose, it’s up to Shaun and the flock to put things right before their Halloween celebrations turn into a real-life fright night. As Aardman’s Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom arrives in cinemas on 18 September, Film Review chats with directors Ste
Capitals say Alex Ovechkin asked to film United Russia ad
The Capitals told The Associated Press that Alex Ovechkin was asked to participate in an ad this summer for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party.
This bizarre creature walks upside down—scientists stunned by ocean discovery - Futura-Sciences
The Alien of the Abyss In the dark depths of the Pacific, a truly otherworldly fish has been filmed moving in a way never seen before. Those “legs” are actually fin rays, and its way of walking shatters everything we thought we knew about fish locomotion. Imagine a body covered...
KJ Apa & Nadia Parkes To Lead Sophie Kargman Horror Film ‘Obey’ For Waypoint Entertainment, Spooky Pictures; Sony’s Screen Gems Distributing
EXCLUSIVE: KJ Apa (The Map That Leads to You) and Nadia Parkes (HBO’s Youth) have inked deals to star in Obey, a new horror film from Waypoint Entertainment (Project Hail Mary, Cuckoo) and Spooky Pict...
Iowa African Film Festival announces inaugural winners, online screenings
The Iowa African Film Festival has announced the winners of its inaugural event, held Aug. 6-8 at Drake University. The festival received more than 500 film submissions from around the world, with 30 films representing 22 countries selected for its program of feature films, documentaries and shorts. “Destiny of a Migrant,” directed by Omar Brams…
JUST IN: Health care coalition leader charged with illegally filming teens in Tysons stores
The recently removed leader of a national coalition of health care purchasers is facing an assortment of criminal charges after allegedly taking obscene videos of teens at Tysons stores. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Chain Bridge Road at around 12:30 p.m. on both Aug. 16 and 17 for reports of unlawful filming,
Entertainment Industry Unites Behind U.S. Film Production Incentive
Entertainment industry groups launched the U.S. Film & TV Production Coalition to back a federal film production incentive. A new study predicts a big boost in jobs.
Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 Looks Like an Actual Camera, Not a Baby Monitor
The little instant camera now has a viewfinder. Innovation!
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint
The $170 Pal 2 includes an LCD screen, a 10-megapixel sensor, autofocus, and face detection.
Why Blizzard Entertainment is expanding beyond games and into TV
With a new "Diablo" animated show in the works at Netflix, Blizzard Entertainment is looking to catapult its video game IP into the film and TV world.
Browns sticking with Deshaun Watson after 'some really good things'
After watching the film from Week 1, Browns head coach Todd Monken says he saw some "good thing."
In brief: 'Yaga' gets AMC+ premiere date and more
We now know when the upcoming series Yaga will debut on AMC+. The new mystery-thriller series will premiere its first two episodes on Oct. 23. The streamer also released a sneak peek clip of the show that reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga. Noah Reid, Hudson Williams, Clark Backo and Carrie-Anne Moss star in the series ...Did you miss the film Tuner when it was in theaters earlier this year? Not to worry. The movie will mark its streaming premiere to Paramount+ on Sept. 21. Tuner follows a gifted young piano tuner who uses his heightened sense of hearing to open safes in the world of high-stakes theft. Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman and Havana Rose Liu star in the crime thriller ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); Ben Platt and Russell Tovey are disrupting the industry. Well, the cast of Industry, that is. HBO has announced that Platt and Tovey have joined the cast of the upcoming fifth and final season of the drama series. The season is currently in production ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award
An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll from the war in Gaza has sparked a fierce backlash in Israel after being awarded the special jury prize at the Venice International Film Festival.
Scientists film deep-sea fish 'walking' backward for the first known time
The footage also revealed a rake-like barbel projecting from the fish's body.
Steven Spielberg used Ke Huy Quan to get Harrison Ford out of ‘a bad mood’ on “Temple of Doom” set
Quan wrote in his new memoir that Ford felt like “an older brother” while they filmed the “Indiana Jones” sequel.
Paramount's possible Hollywood exit puts Los Angeles on edge
LOS ANGELES — Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison faces a pivotal decision: Should he uproot his Hollywood studio — the birthplace of such film classics as "Sunset Boulevard," "The
Macaulay Culkin and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ stars honor Catherine O’Hara in moving Emmys tribute
Macaulay Culkin remembers Catherine O’Hara as more than just his onscreen mother in the “Home Alone” films
Macaulay Culkin and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ stars honor Catherine O’Hara in moving Emmys tribute
Macaulay Culkin remembers Catherine O’Hara as more than just his onscreen mother in the “Home Alone” films.
Macaulay Culkin and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ stars honor Catherine O’Hara in moving Emmys tribute
Macaulay Culkin remembers Catherine O’Hara as more than just his onscreen mother in the “Home Alone” films | KNSS Radio
Macaulay Culkin and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ stars honor Catherine O’Hara in moving Emmys tribute
Macaulay Culkin remembers Catherine O’Hara as more than just his onscreen mother in the “Home Alone” films | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Macaulay Culkin and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ stars honor Catherine O’Hara in moving Emmys tribute
Macaulay Culkin remembers Catherine O’Hara as more than just his onscreen mother in the “Home Alone” films | WWL
Macaulay Culkin and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ stars honor Catherine O’Hara in moving Emmys tribute
Macaulay Culkin remembers Catherine O’Hara as more than just his onscreen mother in the “Home Alone” films | NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide 2 Portable Printer Puts Your Smartphone Photos Onto Instant Film
Printing your smartphone photos onto instant film.
The Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 Digicam Looks Nothing Like its Weird Predecessor
Analog style without any analog shooting.
Sally Field wins lead actress Emmy for 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'
At 79, the actor whose decades-long career has spanned TV and film, becomes the oldest to win in the category for her portrayal of a widow named Tova Sullivan in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures.'
Will Netflix’s Latest Horror Film Save Its Summer? And Introducing a New Data Source...
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) All month, I’ve been polling you, my readers, on how we think the summer’s biggest blockbusters will do when they eventually land on streaming, and I wanted to share the results. First up, how readers think The Odyssey will perform when it comes to Peacock... People are pretty bullish that The Odyssey will smash it for Peacock. I don’t know that it will have as much rewatchability as Wicked did for kids, but we’ll see. It is now Universal’s highest-grossing film of all time. One note: almost half of Christopher Nolan’s films weren’t available for streaming the week The Odyssey came to theaters, including some of his biggest films like Inception, Dunkirk, Tenet, Oppenheimer and Insomnia. If you did want to watch the others, Prime Video had Memento and The Dark Knight trilogy, HBO Max only had The Dark Knight trilogy (even though Warner Bros. produced most of Nolan’s films), Hulu had The Prestige and Interstellar, and Paramount+ had Interstellar. So you needed at least two streaming subscriptions to catch the rest. Warner Bros. whiffed right here. I know they have long term licensing deals, but they should have tried to get as many Nolan films on HBO Max for launch as possible. Here are the results for Spider-Man: Brand New Day: The audience is a bit more mixed on this one, with everyone agreeing Spider-Man will swing to a big opening, but not necessarily elite or best all time. On to this week’s issue. Netflix continues searching for a hit straight-to-streaming summer film and Lioness and Ted Lasso allow me to look at the difference between a “hit” and a ‘hit for them”. All that, plus new YA/teen melodramas on Prime Video and Netflix, the House of the Dragon finale, USA Network claims a big opening, more big NFL ratings, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. But we start with a fun new data announcement. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of August 3rd to August 9th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe A New Data Source: Reelgood’s Data on Content Libraries Here’s a fun new treat for you. Reelgood—an online service and app that lets users track where shows or films are streaming—is providing data every month for the Streaming Ratings Report on the size of each streamer’s catalogue, along with the new shows and films for each streamer. Yay! Previously, I had pulled “new shows on streamers premiering on the first of the month”: While I liked that data cut, it was a big wonky since it didn’t show all of the new shows or movies that came to a streamer each month. Instead, I would have preferred something like this from Reelgood’s annual report: And now we have it! I’m going to feature Reelgood’s data monthly, showing both total catalogue size and new shows and films appearing on the charts. That’s going to make these two cool new charts. First, here’s the size of various streamers’ film catalogues… (By the way, Reelgood offered to make the charts for me, but I like doing that task by hand to understand the data better.) They also provided data back to last year. Here’s the number of films timeline: And here are the new films on each streamer for the month prior to Aug: As I get used to this data, I plan to keep tinkering with how I display it, but I’m excited to feature it monthly. Today, I’m sharing the film charts; next issue, I’m going to feature TV shows by streamer. Now, in full disclosure, Reelgood is a sponsor of this little-newsletter-that-could. But in my constant quest to figure out what streamer various shows and films are on, I was already a Reelgood user before this sponsorship. I go to their website all the time, and their data is very accurate on where shows are (or have been). Plus, I’ve been sharing their weekly top ten lists for years now, pre-sponsorship. For me, this is a great win-win, since I get to amplify a service I love, and I get a cool new data source to play with. Now, normally folks don’t usually mention their sponsors directly, but as I wrote before, as I start featuring ads in my newsletter, I plan to be extremely open about who is sponsoring my writing so you can trust what I write. Television - Two Big Returning Shows Look Set to Take Over The Charts One key question when it comes to judging streaming shows is whether a show is a “hit” or a “hit for them”. To be clear, the former means a show that’s one of the top shows on streaming, no questions asked. The latter means a show is one of the biggest, for a given streamer. That distinction makes a big difference! It’s really good to be one of the biggest shows on a streamer; it’s much better to be the biggest on streaming, despite the size of a streamer. Because, as we’ve seen now, nearly every streamer—while lacking the number of subscribers or usage of Netflix—can make hit TV shows: Paramount released Landman, whose first and second seasons were among the top two TV shows the year they came out. HBO Max’s The Pitt’s second season is the biggest show of the year so far. Love Island USA was the top show in 2025 for Peacock. And, crucially for today’s discussion: Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in 2023, Ted Lasso was actually the top streaming show of the year according to Nielsen! So even Apple TV (formerly +) can make hit shows. It just doesn’t make them that often. And looking at the Nielsen charts this week, we have two prime candidates for this discussion: That’s right: Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV for its fourth season. Did it return in all its expected glory? Sure, though right now it’s still just a “hit for Apple TV”, but we’ll see how long it lasts on the charts. Its ten episodes are coming out weekly. (Smart choice, Apple!) Ted Lasso started out strong, actually making the Nielsen charts the week before new episodes dropped, which is a rare feat. (Shows like Stranger Things or Bridgerton have pulled that off. That’s terrific company to join!) On Nielsen, it opened to 14.4 million hours in its first week, and 16.6 million the week of 10-Aug. Here’s how that compares to previous seasons: Apple put out that this is their biggest TV launch through two days ever, and looking at the chart and Apple TV’s viewership history, I’d believe it. Here’s Apple’s top shows for season two and beyond: Other data tells a (mostly) similar story. Ted Lasso made Samba TV and it has elite IMDb scores, an insane 8.7 on 465K reviews. The only outlier is Luminate, where the latest season only had 7.4 million hours, and no other seasons made the top ten. As you’ll see below, that’s well below some other solid, but not spectacular shows like Sterling Point, Ride or Die or Furious. I’d be surprised if Ted Lasso isn’t bigger than those other shows, but it’s fine for different data sources to occasionally disagree. And while it’s sucky to bring this up, given that Warner Bros. produced this show, I do wonder how the streaming wars may have been different if Ted Lasso landed on HBO Max initially instead of Apple. I don’t think one show can make or break a streamer, but given HBO’s brand, it could have helped bring people to that streamer much earlier in its lifespan. (Though yeah, I don’t love calling out executives for passing on hit shows, since that’s just the nature of the job. Even the absolute best execs will pass on lots of successful shows. The key is not greenlighting the under-performers/misses.) The other show I’m thinking about in the “hit or hit for them” category is Lioness from Paramount+. Like Ted Lasso, its first season missed the charts, but it’s grown its audience since then. Here’s how season three opened: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… How Lioness did on streaming... Two new melodramas for Netflix and Prime Video... Whether Netflix’s latest horror film saved its summer... Hulu’s Furious and Prime Video’s Ride or Die continuing their strong runs... The latest high profile showrunner to flop on streaming... All the flops, bombs and misses... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Next week, we’ve got a double issue—since the week of 17-Aug had very few notable new shows or films—so I’ll look at HBO’s Lanterns, Prime Video’s Reacher, Netflix’s Tires, Outer Banks (which posted up huge numbers four years ago), an Aussie romance, and another baseball event (that didn’t resonate). And a bunch of movies like the latest dramedy from an Adam Sandler daughter, Don’t Say Good Luck, Camp Rock 3 on Disney Channel and Disney+, Michael on Starz, and more. Later this month, we’ve got a ton of shows and films to analyze! Movies will be the big story, featuring a box office bomb (Supergirl on HBO Max) and an “underperformer” (The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+) contending with a bunch of star-studded straight-to-streaming films like Netflix’s The Whisper Man (Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan and De Niro!), Mayday on Apple TV+ (Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh!), The Runner (Gal Gadot) and The Last Sunrise (Eva Longoria and Maia Reficco) on Prime Video. Plus, a ton of TV shows have sophomore seasons coming out. Will The Gentleman put up big numbers on Netflix or suffer from a sophomore slump? Leanne and Beauty in Black on Netflix seem small, but they both might be bigger than you think. Hulu has a bunch of shows: a new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (the first after all the controversy last year) and the second season of Chad Powers (from Peyton Manning’s production company and starring Glen Powell). This one flopped last year; can it score a touchdown this year? Same goes for FX’s Adults, which I didn’t track last year; will it hit this year? Peacock’s The Office spinoff, The Paper and Apple TV’s Dark Matter also return for second seasons. And Netflix has more Untold specials featuring Vince Young, Raygun (that horrible breakdancer) and Mr. T. Long term, Paramount+ is rebooting yet another franchise, Clueless, and I’m somewhat bullish on this new show. The talent attached (Alicia Silverstone) and creative Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (of The O.C. and Gossip Girl) also feel solid...if they make it funny like the original.
Sydney Sweeney ad criticized for sexualizing women in sports
An advertising campaign for the sports prediction market platform Novig, featuring American film and television actor Sydney Sweeney, has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports.
Geoffrey Rush will return for another “Pirates of the Caribbean” film on this condition
“I don’t want it to be too cheesy and too easy that I come back,” the actor tells EW at TIFF.
Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports
An ad campaign featuring actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked backlash from female athletes who say it sexualizes women in sports | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
Packers Film Room: Christian Watson doubles-up
Taking a look at Christian Watson’s two touchdown day against the Vikings
Inside Cam Heyward's intense postgame film session after wins
Pittsburgh Steelers captain Cam Heyward breaks down why he watches game film twice on Sunday nights immediately following victories.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan reveals alternate “Walking Dead: Dead City” finale ending he pitched
The star and exec producer pitched filming a key scene two different ways.
‘Nothing in the film is true’: MKs, politicians denounce NAZA film creators as 'Israel haters'
Gotliv also slammed the IDF's response, stating its silence "magnifies the horrific damage caused by this false film, which is based on Playmobil soldiers and not IDF soldiers."
“Grease 2”’s Christopher McDonald on the film’s surprise celebrity fans — and the role he almost played instead
The “Hacks” star reacts to “Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown’s obsession with his cult classic, and shares the larger part he almost played in the film.
George Lucas Declared This Classic Film 'The Ultimate Science Fiction Movie'
The creator of the "Star Wars" franchise and legendary director George Lucas regards this sci-fi juggernaut as the absolute best in the genre.
George Lucas Declared This Classic Film 'The Ultimate Science Fiction Movie'
The creator of the "Star Wars" franchise and legendary director George Lucas regards "2001: A Space Odyssey" as the absolute best in the sci-fi genre.
Peter Farrelly reveals Sylvester Stallone’s reaction to“ I Play Rocky: ”‘I was a little nervous’
The director tells EW that Stallone “called right after” watching the film at his house.
Helen Mirren ‘totally’ avoids doctors, prefers AI: ‘I just completely ignore everything’
Mirren spoke to EW about her aversion to medical care at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, where she supported her new thriller, “A Talent for Murder.”
Fernando’s Notebook from Bills at Texans in Week 1
No film, no problem! These were my notes straight off the broadcast — unfiltered, written down as the game happened.
Chris Rock explains why he was ‘not great’ on “Saturday Night Live”
“I don’t believe SNL was perfect for my skillset at the time,” the “Misty Green” actor-director said during a panel discussion at the Toronto International Film Festival.
‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
“Practical Magic 2” conjures a box-office victory this weekend, topping the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor.
'Practical Magic 2' conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
“Practical Magic 2” conjures a box-office victory this weekend, topping the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor | KNX News 1070 AM
Ranked: The World’s Richest Celebrity Billionaires
Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Michael Jordan lead the ranking of the world’s richest celebrity billionaires in 2026, with fortunes built across film, sports, music, and entertainment businesses.
2026 Maui County Fair contests announced, healthy babies, student art and more
The 2026 Maui County Fair will offer opportunities for community members of all ages to participate in contests, competitions and exhibitions when the 99th fair returns Oct. 1-4,. Opportunities range from the Healthy Baby Contest for Maui’s youngest keiki to student competitions featuring agriculture, filmmaking and Esports, as well as fiber arts and animal exhibitions.
Movies & Series Launches Expanded Arabic-First Entertainment Discovery Platform for Egypt and MENA
Movies & Series has launched an expanded Arabic-first entertainment discovery experience that brings films, television, cinema releases, str...
Faith-based film productions are thriving in Sacramento. It’s part of a trend
The Sacramento region has long sought to attract film productions. One genre that is thriving in the region: Faith-based films.
Mental Health Warrior Film Festival brings stories of hope, anxiety and healing to Madison
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Mental Health Warrior Film Festival brings stories of hope, anxiety and healing to Madison
The festival was created to give filmmakers a space to explore mental health through storytelling.
Courteney Cox reunites with ‘Friends’ and ‘Scream’ stars in new film about 2003 pizza bomber
Courteney Cox’s new film features a major ‘Friends’ and ‘Scream’ reunion for the actress, who welcomed ex-husband David Arquette to play a cameo role in the pizza bomber movie ‘Evil Genius.’
Caleb Hearon & Zooey Deschanel offer blunt advice for creators eyeing the jump to film
At TIFF, the "Trash Mountain" stars told creators to say no early, ignore the doubters, and just make the thing.
Stars snuggle with adorable rescue puppies at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival
Check out cute pics of Courteney Cox, Josh Hartnett, Sebastian Stan, and more!
The best movies we saw at the 2026 Toronto Film Festival, ranked
That loud sound you're hearing in the movie world? It's Oscar buzz combined with the whirr of Tim Hortons coffee machines.
Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after ‘NAZA’ draws record ovation
The 83rd Venice Film Festival wraps up Saturday with the jury awards, including the Golden Lion.
Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation
The 83rd Venice Film Festival wraps up Saturday with the jury awards, including the Golden Lion | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation
The 83rd Venice Film Festival wraps up Saturday with the jury awards, including the Golden Lion | Talk 1370
Baby Gaga is here! Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky welcome first child
Lady Gaga is a mom! The pop star and fiancé Michael Polansky welcomed their first baby together.
‘Call My Agent! The Movie’ review: Film channels series in the best ways
There’s not much to distinguish the movie, now streaming on Netflix, from an episode of the show, but that's a good thing, writes Moira Macdonald.
Gary Oldman says ‘Harry Potter’ TV show will be ‘more satisfying’ than films because of this change
‘Harry Potter’ alum Gary Oldman tells EW that the ‘Harry Potter’ television show will be ‘more satisfying’ than the original films because of this key change.
‘CODA’ didn’t change Hollywood for the disabled. Siân Heder hopes ‘Being Heumann’ can
“CODA,” the first film featuring a largely deaf cast to triumph at the Oscars, marked a watershed moment for the film industry | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
James McAvoy reacts to Christopher Abbott’s casting as Professor Xavier in new ‘X-Men’ film (exclusive)
From one Xavier to another! James McAvoy is reacting to Christopher Abbott’s casting as Professor Charles Xavier in Marvel’s upcoming ‘X-Men’ film.
“Harry Potter” star reveals ‘most extraordinary’ act of kindness Alan Rickman did on set before his death
“He was such a darling like that,” said Sirius Black actor Gary Oldman at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The best movies we saw at 2026 Toronto Film Festival, ranked
That loud sound you're hearing in the movie world? It's Oscar buzz combined with the whirr of Tim Horton's coffee machines.
Michelle Yeoh had fun dissecting a pig to prep for ‘Surgeon’: ‘Maybe she’s a little psychotic’ (exclusive)
See an exclusive first look at Michelle Yeoh as a kidnapped doctor who turns the tables on her captors in ‘Surgeon,’ premiering Sept. 12 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Elon threatens to sue over new 'Musk' doc. But festival crowd loves it
Elon Musk and Elizabeth Holmes are unwitting film fest stars as documentaries about problematic tech titans have dominated news coming out of prestigious film festivals.
Donald Trump mocked on TIFF opening night with 3 jabs at his attempt to rename Lake Ontario
Donald Trump received 3 rousing jabs from Toronto International Film Festival personnel and Toronto’s mayor on opening night, all of whom took aim at the president’s attempt to rename Lake Ontario.
'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice
Even the smallest choice in Iran today becomes a "political act," with cinema a powerful tool of resistance, Iranian director Ali Asgari said at the Venice Film Festival Friday. The director of "Divine Comedy", part of last year's secondary competition, is back at Venice this season competing for the Golden Lion with "A Bit of Light," about a doctor in Tehran scarred by the violence inflicted on anti-regime protesters who decides to give up and end his own life.
Mexico captain denies allegations of involvement in kidnapping plan
Mexico national team captain Edson Alvarez has denied allegations of involvement in a kidnapping after he was accused by filmmaker Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez of participating in a plot to capture him in late 2024. "Over the past several months, my name and image have repeatedly been used to generate greater media attention around a situation that has nothing to do with me.
Hot werewolves, billionaire baby daddies and absurd cliffhangers. Entertainment's trashiest new obsession fits in the palm of your hand.
Vertical dramas are filmed to fit on your phone screen that indulge in cliches and spicy moments like R-rated Hallmark films.
The Not-So-Secret Winner in Netflix and YouTube’s Streaming Wars Battle
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Here’s a good piece of advice: when someone tells you a company has “won” the streaming wars, just assume they haven’t. Remember the narratives about the streaming media over the last few years: 2024 - Netflix has won the streaming wars! 2025 - YouTube has won the streaming wars! Yet…in 2026, I’d categorize it as… 2026 - Netflix and YouTube are battling for talent! Netflix and YouTube are aggressively fighting for top creators, marking a fierce new battle in the streaming wars. For two companies that “won”, that certainly doesn’t seem like winning behavior. If you win, you don’t have to fight for talent, because talent has to come to you. This is a good reminder that, if the streaming wars are a war—and I think they are—we should know what type of war they are. So it’s worth revisiting one of my big theories of the streaming wars, that the war these battles most represent is… The Thirty Years’ War1 I prefer this war to other, simpler wars, because, while it featured two “sides”—based on religion—and the current war has two main sides—tech versus entertainment—it also featured a lot of smaller players battling it out, sometimes switching sides. And that’s still the case for entertainment and media, despite the above headlines. I’d recommend this truism: if someone has to tell you they won the streaming wars, they probably haven’t. To wit, if someone told you they were fighting in the Thirty Years’ War—and no, they didn’t call it that at the time—and in year five, they told you they won, well, obviously they had 25 more years to go. That’s a lot of preamble to say, the story of the week is the latest battles between YouTube and Netflix. Their battle for talent says a lot about how hard this war will be to win. All that, plus The Curse of the Mogul in action, Netflix providing more (theatrical) data, whether Apple TV is in trouble, AMC getting in on distribution, and a whole lot more. Subscribe Today’s article is sponsored by… Substack is hosting a live Emmys watch party, starting at 5PM on the East Coast (2PM on the West Coast) on Monday, 14-Sep. Check it out! Tune In Most Important Story of the Week - Who’s the Big Winner in the Netflix vs YouTube Showdown? Netflix spent a lot in 2025, and then even more in 2026 adding a host of “creators”—both podcasters and YouTube stars—to their TV lineup. Frankly, for years, I’ve thought that more major studios/streamers/channels should look to YouTube as the launching pad for future stars and IP. Either by poaching proven talent—albeit at good prices—or by treating YouTube as an arena for your “A&R” reps to scout new talent and emerging voices. Netflix started executing the former strategy—which I thought was smart—while Focus Features did the latter with Obsession. So what changed? YouTube finally responded! Yikes. That’s a strong response, and stronger than I’d argue most narratives about YouTube suggest. People often describe YouTube as a self-reinforcing flywheel of success. Get on YouTube or perish. So why did YouTube have to respond? Because other folks poaching their top talent could really damage their business, implying their flywheel is a pinch more rickety than most analysis suggests. Clearly, creators can envision a life off YouTube and potentially a much more lucrative one. The Curse of the Media Mogul is Playing Out In Real Time We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Who is the big winner in the Netflix versus YouTube battle… The biggest question about YouTube… Plus why YouTube’s saber rattling should worry talent… Why I’m skeptical that a U.S. federal tax credit for film will happen… What key change could pull Apple from the streaming business. AMC getting in on distribution… Some great reads on the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
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Expedition 75 Works on Science Hardware, Spacesuits, and Crew Filming
Science hardware and spacesuit maintenance were the main tasks aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 75 crew members also filmed and photographed daily life inside of the station for audiences on Earth.
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Despite record viewership and attendance, and amazing talent across the league, the WNBA has been caught up in the national conversation about the culture wars. Sportswriter Sabreena Merchant says, “everything in the WNBA seems to take on a political lens far beyond what is actually happening on the court.” Merchant spoke with Fresh Air guest interviewer Sam Fragoso (host of Talk Easy) about the expansion of the WNBA, the race and gender politics consuming the narrative, and the departure of commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Merchant writes for The Athletic, from the New York Times.Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews Practical Magic 2. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air Archives
The Central American Voices Film Festival is coming to Los Angeles
The Central American Voices Film Festival (CAVFF) is a Los Angeles–based film festival taking place this weekend and is dedicated to amplifying the stories, cultures, and creative voices of filmmakers
Healing, community take center stage at Madison's Mental Health Warrior Film Festival
Festival headliner, “Afterglow,” is a documentary about a group of parkour athletes from Beloit that explores trauma, belonging and the power of movement.
Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers’ documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor are premiering their documentary “NAZA” at the Venice Film Festival Thursday.
Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers' documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor are premiering their documentary “NAZA” at the Venice Film Festival Thursday | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers' documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor are premiering their documentary “NAZA” at the Venice Film Festival Thursday | KMBZ
In defense of political cinema — in the 2027 Oscars race and beyond
It's hip to dismiss political films as a Woke 1.0 relic. But to do so overlooks the thrilling, genuinely thorny assertions contained in several of the season's best films.
Marion Theatre celebrates 85 years of film and entertainment tonight in Ocala
The Marion Theatre celebrates its 85th anniversary with a screening and after-party on Sept. 10, 2026.
EDM and Business Dynamo Deadmau5 Signs With Independent Artist Group (EXCLUSIVE)
Canadian electronic musician Deadmau5 has signed with Independent Artist Group for representation in all areas across music, film, television, digital content, gaming and technology and intellectual p...
'The Uprising': Urgent storytelling about a world turned upside down
The film opens in theaters Friday
'The Uprising': Urgent storytelling about a world turned upside down
The film opens in theaters Friday
Here's what to look for at this year's Toronto International Film Festival
The spotlight at the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will belong to Rocky Balboa, KPop superstar Lisa, late disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann and many more when North Amer...
Police investigating prowler at Quentin Tarantino's Hollywood home
Police are looking for a prowler who trespassed at filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday.
Around the Net In Media: Thunder Road, Lit Entertainment Founders Launch Media Firm
Basil Iwanyk, founder of Thunder Road Films, and partner Eria Lee are partnering with Lit Entertainment Group founder Adam Kolbrenner to launch TR/AK, a media company focused on creators and original stories. The new company will also pursue ambitious film and television projects that will reach global audiences. Thunder Road has grossed more than $4.4 billion worldwide with its films, and Lit Entertainment clients boast of writing projects that have generated more than $7 billion.
Chernin Entertainment Expands Film Team
Chernin Entertainment's robust film vertical has made three promotions and a new hire.
Longtime film academy chief executive Bruce Davis dies at 83
LOS ANGELES — Bruce Davis spent more than two decades as the motion picture academy's chief executive. Even when he retired in 2011, it was not because he didn't still
A hit sci-fi series and a new mystery thriller series are new in home entertainment
Screen Chatter Film Critic Tony Toscano reviews this week's new releases in home entertainment, the sci-fi hit "Silo" and "Last Seen", a new mystery thriller series.
Utica University to screen 'Late Shift'
Utica University's Films on Thursday series will continue with a free screening of "Late Shift," a drama about nurse working in an understaffed hospital.
MANN ROBINSON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT ECOSYSTEM WITH 'URBAN OPERAS', A NEW VERTICAL STREAMING PLATFORM BUILT FOR STORIES THAT KNOW US
Filmmaker, director, producer, studio owner, distributor, and streaming entrepreneur Mann Robinson is expanding his growing entertainment ecosystem with the launch of Urban Operas, a new vertical streaming platform created to bring culturally connected, mobile first storytelling directly to audiences.
Thunder Road Films and Lit Entertainment Group Launch TR/AK, Media Company Focusing on Original Stories and Creators
Thunder Road Films founder Basil Iwanyk and partner Erica Lee have partnered with Lit Entertainment Group founder Adam Kolbrenner to launch a new media company, TR/AK. The company will focus on creato...
Thunder Road Films and Lit Entertainment Group Launch TR/AK Media
Thunder Road Films and Lit Entertainment Group launch TR/AK media company
Thunder Road Films & Lit Entertainment Group Launch TR/AK Media Co.
Thunder Road has with Lit Entertainment Group to launch TR/AK, a new media venture centered on commercially ambitious film and television.
Thunder Road and Lit Entertainment Group Launch TR/AK Banner
Thunder Road Films founder Basil Iwanyk and partner Erica Lee are joining forces with Lit founder Adam Kolbrenner to launch TR/AK
Thunder Road, Lit Entertainment Launch New Banner
Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee's film label and Adam Kolbrenner's management-production firm are teaming to create a new banner, TR/AK.
Influencers are squeezing out critics
The entertainment industry used to suck up to critics. Now they favor your favorite podcaster.