Variety

Anne Curtis Leads Mikhail Red’s Manila Paranoia Thriller ‘Remote’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Philippine filmmaker Mikhail Red has set his next feature: “Remote,” a paranoia thriller set in contemporary Manila, with Anne Curtis attached to star. The project is produced by Evolve Studios and Viva Films, with production scheduled to begin later this year. Curtis plays Violet Olvido, a journalist who begins investigating a string of killings linked […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The changing face of Mongolia as, beneath the grass, permafrost thaws

The warming caused by climate breakdown in the landlocked east Asian country is transforming its fragile ecosystemAs the climate crisis accelerates, Mongolia is warming rapidly, transforming the country’s cryosphere, including some of the most southerly permafrost landscapes in the northern hemisphere.Although rarely associated with the Arctic, Mongolia has a remarkably cold climate. Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city in the world, and a substantial portion of the country lies within the Ar

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Jordan’s Emerging Filmmakers Prioritizing Universal Human Experiences, Local Realities, Authenticity

Jordan’s vibrant cinematic landscape continues to evolve thanks in large part to an increasing diversity of filmmaking talent determined to tell their  own unique stories, ranging from intimate portraits and locally rooted genre to historical accounts and the realities of the region’s refugee crisis. While film remains a highly competitive field, Jordan’s film sector is […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dies aged 29

Hip-hop producer behind Travis Scott’s Sicko Mode and Drake’s Nonstop has been found dead at home during a police welfare checkThe Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake, Travis Scott and Beyoncé, has been found dead at his apartment in Nashville, Tennessee aged 29.Keith, whose real name was Brytavious Chambers, was discovered at home after police conducted a welfare check on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading...

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Larry David for Having Slave-Owning Relatives

On Thursday night, Larry David, maybe the funniest living person, visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Ostensibly to promote “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” his sketch-comedy series honoring America’s 250th birthday by skewering events from its history, and premiering June 26 on HBO, the legendary comedian also happened to make his appearance the same day […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Matt Damon Crashes ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in a Trojan Horse to Troll Him: ‘I Did It!’

Toward the tail-end of his monologue Thursday night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the host received a very special delivery from UPS: a giant horse, as well as a baby horse. “I didn’t order a horse!” exclaimed Kimmel to the UPS delivery guy. “I didn’t order either of those!” The UPS man, accompanied by Guillermo, proceeded […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Matt Damon Crashes ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in a Trojan Horse to Troll Him: ‘I Did It!’

Toward the tail-end of his monologue Thursday night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the host received a very special delivery from UPS: a giant horse, as well as a baby horse. “I didn’t order a horse!” exclaimed Kimmel to the UPS delivery guy. “I didn’t order either of those!” The UPS man, accompanied by Guillermo, proceeded […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘I’d listen to my body before it screamed for help’: Keith Richards on life as an 82-year-old great-grandad – and jousting with Mick Jagger

He did every substance imaginable – and got punched by Chuck Berry – but Keef’s still going strong. As the Stones knock out another new album, he explains why he’s rejecting AI in favour of ‘the old ways’Keith Richards has just become a great-grandfather. “This is true! This is true!” he enthuses, video-calling from somewhere in the depths of the Hit Factory, the New York studio first patronised by the Rolling Stones 46 years ago when they were making Emotional Rescue. “It’s been a couple of wee

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Toe-to-toe boxers, a moving maze and comedy flamenco: Edinburgh festival 2026’s hottest dance and circus

This year brings world-renowned choreographers, ballet cabaret and fluffy clowns for toddlersThis was San Francisco Ballet’s big new commission in 2024, now getting its European premiere at Edinburgh international festival. An ambitious production with some impressive visuals, it’s a show for our times: an AI-themed retelling of the Pandora’s box myth by choreographer Aszure Barton. Music is by British producer Floating Points, who performs live, with an orchestra.Edinburgh Playhouse, 28-30 Augu

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Sugar review – Colin Farrell’s detective show is a luxurious labyrinth of noir

Each episode of this PI drama’s second season is a half-hour haze suffused with melancholy and distressed urban beauty. It’s the kind of show that could only exist on Apple TVGetting a TV show made isn’t easy. OK, so you’ve got an interesting idea and some good scripts – but a network or streaming platform will have many further questions. How much will it cost to make, which age/demographic will enjoy it, can it be distilled in a grabby one-line summary, could it recoup investment by running to

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Series From EP Seth MacFarlane a Go at Peacock

The series is based on Matt Dinnaman's popular series of books.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Curry Barker’s Third Film, an Original Horror Concept, Heads to Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster

After the blockbuster success of his debut feature “Obsession,” Curry Barker’s next film, an original horror concept, is set up with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Film Group. Barker will write, direct and produce his third feature which comes to Universal Film through the filmmaker’s relationship with Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Roy Lee and Steven Schneider’s Spooky […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer Tease ‘Grinch’ Sequel (“Something We’ve Thought About For a Long Time”) and Weigh in on Success of YouTube Filmmakers

The Imagine Entertainment partners sat down with THR editor-in-chief Maer Roshan for a keynote conversation at the UCLA Entertainment Symposium, where they also touched on AI fears and their (lack of) retirement plans.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Curry Barker’s Next Film Lands at Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster (Exclusive)

The 'Obsession' filmmaker will be writing, directing and producing an original horror feature.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Peacock Gives Series Order to ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Series From Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door, Chris Yost

Peacock has give a series order to the TV adaptation of “Dungeon Crawler Carl,” a New York Times best selling book from Matt Dinniman. Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door is behind the series, which comes from the newly renamed Universal Global Television. Variety reported in April that the show had landed at Peacock. Chris Yost (“The […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How Este Haim and Amanda Yamate Centered Sisterly Love on the ‘Voicemails For Isabelle’ Score (Exclusive)

The soon-to-be-released Netflix rom-com focuses on more than just romantic love: “It was really about family and loving having such a deep connection to your sister.”

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Viva Kids Acquires Three New Animated Films as Upcoming Releases – Film News in Brief

Independent distributor Viva Kids has acquired the animated films “Treasure Trekkers,” “Space Cadet,” and “Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby” to add to its upcoming release calendar; specific dates to be announced later. “Treasure Trekkers” is based on J.S. Friedman’s children’s book series “Maurice’s Valises,” which follows the “adventures of young explorers […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Here’s to the Chicks as the Band of the Sesquicentennial, as Group Performs First U.S. Show in Three Years at SoCal’s Yaamava’ Theater: Concert Review

In the words of Grand Funk: They’re an American band. Those of us who are prone to think and argue about rock ‘n’ roll superlatives often debate which act counts as the greatest American band of the 20th century: Is it the Beach Boys? Nirvana? The Grateful Dead? Nirvana? Sly & the Family Stone? The […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Hollywood Warns Against Sabotaging California Film Incentives, Seeks Exemption From Credit Limit

The entertainment industry is warning Gov. Gavin Newsom that the state risks undermining California production if it imposes a new limit on corporate tax credits. In a June 8 letter, a coalition of industry and labor groups argued that the governor’s budget proposal will cost production jobs and sabotage the state’s film incentive. “The result […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Margo Martindale Just Gave the Film Performance of a Lifetime. Will Anyone Have the Guts to Distribute It?

'The Long Haul' is the gem you should be talking about. Also, she’s about to be in 'All’s Fair.'

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026