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

The Guardian Culture

Monochromatic Light (Afterlife) review – Tyshawn Sorey’s meditations yield their mysteries slowly

Sorey/BBC Singers/Tines/Gibson/GBSR DuoSt Giles’ Cripplegate, LondonThe Pulitzer-winner’s sprawling amalgam of Morton Feldman and African American spiritual felt meandering, but the GBSR duo, the BBC Singers and Ruth Gibson’s viola were luminous and charismatic Monochromatic Light (Afterlife) by Pulitzer-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey demands patience. Subtitled “A meditation on Morton Feldman’s Rothko Chapel”, the work uses a similar ensemble – percussion, keyboards,

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Toy Story 5’: Meet the Voices Behind Each Animated Character

The fifth installment in Pixar's franchise arrives more than 30 years after the original 'Toy Story' was released and welcomes Bad Bunny, Conan O'Brien, Alan Cumming and more to the franchise.

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian Culture

How to Live on Earth review – Benedict Cumberbatch exudes positivity in response to the climate crisis

An antithesis of the doom and gloom docs about environmental destruction, Cumberbatch and expert contributors look at how we can all help to protect itThere is value in a documentary about the environment and the climate crisis that does not simply indulge in hand-wringing, anger and despair. Fredi Devas’s film, presented by Benedict Cumberbatch in London’s National History Museum and composed of segments from different contributors, focuses on real, positive measures that individuals and commun

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

Brooke Shields Named New Host of First Responders Series ‘Hearts of Heroes’

Brooke Shields has been named host of “Hearts of Heroes,” the weekend educational/informational series from Hearst Media Production Group that is back for Season 8 on Saturday, July 11. Shields takes over for previous host Ginger Zee (“Good Morning America”) as “Hearts of Heroes” returns to the “Weekend Adventure” kids block on ABC stations. Shields […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

StoReel Launches Canvas, AI Production Platform Targeting Microdrama Creators (EXCLUSIVE)

StoReel, the AI-native short-form drama platform, has unveiled Canvas, an end-to-end production and monetization environment aimed at the next wave of microdrama creators. The launch comes on the heels of a $34 million seed and user-acquisition financing round and represents the company’s push toward a full-stack ecosystem linking creators, technology, and audiences. Canvas collapses what […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ado, Chart-Topping Japanese Singer, Signs With WME (Exclusive)

The singer, who shot to the top of Japanese music charts as a teenager and has never publicly revealed her identity, released her first live-action music video earlier this year, shown in shadow or from the side.

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026