Variety

‘SpongeBob Day’ Celebration Set for July Across Nickelodeon, TikTok, YouTube, Roblox and More

Nickeloden is celebrating SpongeBob’s birthday in style. Nickeolodeon has officially declared July 14 “SpongeBob Day,” which aims to be an annual celebration timed to the beloved character’s birthday within the world of the show. The globally recognized kids’ programming brand has lined up a whole host of celebrations for the day, which will include SpongeBob […]

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Top 25 Movies That Explain the American Soul, Ranked

From 'Borat' to 'The Godfather,' 'Ferris Bueller' to 'Sorry to Bother You,' these are the films that capture the nation's essence in a way the Founders didn’t exactly lay out 250 years ago.

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

U.K. Government Likely to Intervene in Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover

U.K. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy cited concerns around the plurality of views in news media, and consolidation in on-demand programming.

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Savannah Bananas Hit Roku City In July 4 Banana Ball Push (Exclusive)

The Bananas' Grayson Stadium will be added to the screensaver, and visitors will be able to enter for a special message from Bananas creator Jesse Cole.

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

What Makes Karlovy Vary So Special and the $27M Bonanza That Is KVIFF. A Chat With the Mayor.

Andrea Pfeffer Ferklová recalls meeting Russell Crowe and touts "unbelievable" celeb encounters in the Czech spa town: "John Travolta or Uma Thurman are taking a selfie with you in the background."

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

A Midsummer Night’s Dream review – regal rockers and a fairy folk band strike up trouble

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, London There’s much to love in Atri Banerjee’s fun staging, in particular Titania’s musical crew and a brilliant Bottom, but some of the wonder is missingThe magic comes in the music in Atri Banerjee’s production of Shakespeare’s comic romance. “Rock’n’roll, you can’t beat it,” says one character, and it feels like gig theatre in some breakout moments when fairies and Athenians grab a handheld mic for a musical number.The lovely folk-infused melodies that accompan

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Variety

Television Academy Hall of Fame Class: Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Jean Smart, Ted Danson and ‘South Park’ Co-Creators Among Honorees

The Television Academy has announced the recipients of the 28th Hall of Fame class, tapping seven TV titans whose work spans documentary, animation, journalism, comedy and the executive suite. The 2026 honorees include the late “60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley, who will be inducted posthumously; actor Ted Danson; documentary powerhouse Sheila Nevins; “South Park” co-creators […]

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Meg Donnelly Signs With WME in All Areas (Exclusive)

Donnelly is fresh off her Broadway debut in 'Moulin Rouge!' and released her first EP, 'Dying Art,' last year.

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘South Park’ Creators, Jean Smart and Teds Danson and Sarandos Among Seven to Be Inducted Into TV Academy Hall of Fame

The former HBO Documentary Films chief Sheila Nevins and the late '60 Minutes' correspondent Ed Bradley will also be inducted at a ceremony on the opening night of the TV Academy's Televerse festival.

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How Moonbug Hopes to Engage Advertisers and Debut on the Big Screen With ‘CoComelon’ Movie

Dan'l Hewitt, founding partner and global head of business and partnerships, was in Cannes Lions to advocate for increased spending in the family content segment.

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Supergirl: doggy distress, frontier justice and a new direction for superhero movies – discuss with spoilers

Craig Gillespie’s far-out adventure is something of a quirky oddity compared to bigger blockbuster outings – so why is it failing to fly at the box office?James Gunn’s Superman was the major make-or-break moment for DC’s latest cinematic reboot. And yet its follow-up may ultimately prove just as revealing, not least because it offers up a first real indication of the kind of universe Gunn intends to build once the novelty of the man of steel’s return has worn off. Will every chapter of the DCU b

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Variety

British Government Likely to Intervene in Paramount’s Proposed $110 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

The British government has signalled that it is likely to intervene in Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover, citing concerns about maintaining media plurality. According to Reuters, the U.K. culture minister Lisa Nandy said in a statement on ‌Tuesday, “Following engagement with the parties and independent research, my department ⁠has today […]

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Springwood review – timely tale of British monarch’s mission to the US

Hampstead theatre, LondonRobert Lindsay excels as Franklin D Roosevelt in Richard Nelson’s fascinating retelling of King George VI’s diplomatic visit in 1939The 2012 film Hyde Park on Hudson – fictionalising a 1939 visit by King George VI and his queen Elizabeth to a summer home of President Franklin D Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor – was a modest success, seen (more happily by Republicans than Democrats) as an oblique take on the Clintons: the president hiding a complex private life while his

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Bob the Drag Queen, Monét X Change’s ‘Sibling Rivalry’ Inks Podcast Deal With Libsyn (Exclusive)

Libsyn will exclusively host and monetize the weekly show hosted by the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' alumni.

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Elon Musk promotes ‘anti-migrant’ Armie Hammer film with free download on X

Citizen Vigilante, which follows a businessman taking bloody revenge on immigrant criminals, was posted by the tech trillionaire in the wake of damning reviewsA German film starring Armie Hammer that was allegedly denied a certificate by the German ratings board for “inciting violence against immigrants” has secured worldwide distribution and an explosion in its viewing figures after a bizarre intervention by Elon Musk.Citizen Vigilante, a thriller starring Hammer, and written and directed by Uw

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Peacock, Starz Launch Streaming Bundle

Select Peacock subscribers can get the 'Outlander' and 'Power' franchises’ service for $11.99 per-month.

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Opera Holland Park at 30 – gallery

The London summer opera company in leafy Holland Park has always punched well above its weight. As it celebrates its 30th birthday, its director of opera James Clutton picks some of his favourite moments from the past three decades• Opera Holland Park’s 2026 season continues until 22 August. Continue reading...

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Variety

Immersive ‘Peaky Blinders’ Underworld Experience Coming to London This Summer

Grab your baker boy caps; an immersive “Peaky Blinders” experience is coming to London, U.K.The experience, called “Peaky Blinders Underworld,” will transport guests into the shadowy criminal world of Thomas Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy in the series) and his infamous gang via interactive gameplay, live entertainment and actor-led encounters. Among the landmarks for fans […]

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The original Moana: did a 1926 documentary give birth to a 21st century Disney blockbuster?

Long before the 2016 hit animation and its forthcoming live-action remake came a pioneering silent film that established a whole new genreNext week sees the release of Moana, the live-action remake of the 2016 Disney animation smash – again starring Dwayne Johnson. But that was not the original Moana. That honour goes to a Moana released a full century ago: a glimpse of Polynesian life now largely forgotten but none the less offering some inspiration to the makers of today’s iteration.“Someone a

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026

Variety

‘Trainspotting’ Marks 30th Anniversary at Edinburgh Film Festival With Cast Reunion – Global Bulletin

CHOOSE CINEMA The Edinburgh International Film Festival will mark the 30th anniversary of Danny Boyle‘s “Trainspotting” with a screening featuring live commentary from cast and crew, followed by a club night with DJ sets from Irvine Welsh and Darren Emerson at Leith’s historic Leith Theatre on Aug. 14. The event takes place during EIFF’s 79th […]

entertainment  Jun 30, 2026