Hollywood Reporter

‘Awards Chatter’: ‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson on Addiction, “Social Media Mobs,” Nick Reiner and “Going Out on Top”

"There's a difference between what I write and who I am," says the HBO show's polarizing creator. "You have to make something for an audience who can handle uncomfortable truths, not fans who want their wishes fulfilled."

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘A Quiet Place’ Duo to Direct High Concept Sci-Fi Movie for Amblin, Universal (Exclusive)

Scott Beck and Bryan Woods have sold a mysterious spec script, which now has Steven Spielberg attached to produce.

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

‘Wicker,’ Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Sundance Hit, Sets Theatrical Release Date

Independent studio Black Bear has set an Oct. 23 limited theatrical release for comedic fable “Wicker,” which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January. “Wicker” will expand nationwide the following week of Oct. 30. Created by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, the film stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Supergirl’ Soars in First Reactions: “Jason Momoa Was Born to Play Lobo”

The first reactions are in for the DC Studios adventure, with audience members saying that star Milly Alcock "is the perfect Kara."

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

Taylor Swift Wrote and Recorded ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ in 8 Hours Right After Watching ‘Toy Story 5’: ‘One of the Most Fun Days of My Life’

Fortunately, it’s not just Taylor Swift’s cats that get the zoomies. On the day that “Toy Story 5” hit theaters, the pop superstar took to X to post a brief video clip of herself speaking to the camera on the day that “I Knew It, I Knew You” was written and recorded. And in her […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and All the Stars Spotted at the New York Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade

Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Edie Falco, Jon Stewart, Martha Stewart and more were in lower Manhattan to cheer on the NBA Finals champions.

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

‘Forgotten Island’ Directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado on How Their Film Honors the Women in Their Lives and Filipino Folklore

DreamWorks Animation directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado are ready to take audiences on a new adventure with “Forgotten Island,” hitting theaters on Sept. 25. Annecy Animation Festival attendees will get a sneak peek at the film and hear from the directors about how the film came together. Set in the 1990s, H.E.R. and Liza […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

Hugo Award Finalist ‘I AM AI’ Novelette Optioned for Feature Film Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)

A new AI-focused project may be coming to movie screens — centered on a plot in which human creativity is fighting a losing battle against the robots. “I AM AI,” a Hugo Award-nominated novelette written by Ai Jiang, has been optioned for a feature-length film project. The 2023 title, published by Shortwave Publishing and also nominated for […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

Colin Farrell on Filming ‘Sugar’ in Los Angeles Even Though ‘Tax Breaks Suck,’ Tom Cruise’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Invite and When He Starts Shooting ‘The Batman 2’

Colin Farrell plays an alien in his Apple TV series, “Sugar,” but does he believe they actually exist? “Do I believe in sentient beings from distant lands, or distant ethers, celestial things that we may not be able to comprehend with our limited minds, exist? Yeah, of course,” Farrell says. “I have a feeling they […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

Director Zhong Kaifeng Discusses Memory and Sound in ‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ at Shanghai Film Festival

Chinese director Zhong Kaifeng presented his debut feature “Atlantic Rhapsody” at the Shanghai International Film Festival’s main competition press conference and post-screening Q&A, joined by producers Wang Tianxiao and Zhengjing and cast members Li Xueqin, Wang Yitong, Yin Fang and Huang Miyi. The film is set in a declining industrial city in Northeast China and […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

David Sheiner, One of the Poker Players in ‘The Odd Couple’ Movie, Dies at 98

The Bronx native also appeared on ‘The Twilight Zone’ and with Charles Bronson in ‘The Stone Killer’ and got Walter Matthau out of a jam with gangsters.

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

‘My Own Last Supper’ Eyes Chinese Market After Shanghai Film Festival Bow

“My Own Last Supper,” an Indonesian film about the Chinese diaspora, is eyeing a Chinese theatrical release after its world premiere in competition at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Producer Lyza Anggraheni said the production team is actively seeking Chinese distribution partners, with the film designed from the outset to reach mainland audiences. “We knew […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

Netflix and TF1 Kick Off Landmark Streaming-Broadcast Tie-Up in France

A year after sending shockwaves through the television industry with news of their unexpected alliance, France’s TF1 Group and Netflix are now officially launching their landmark distribution partnership. Starting June 19, Netflix subscribers in France will be able to access content from TF1+, the VOD service of the country’s largest commercial network, directly within the platform, at no extra cost to […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Netflix, TF1 Content Deal Goes Live, Supercharging Its Strength In France

"We have to consistently give people the best variety of TV and films in a seamless and personalized way," says Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters, touting "two strong, complementary content offerings."

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

Latinos Need to Embrace a ‘F— You Mentality’ to Scale the Brick Wall of Unconscious Bias in Hollywood

Latinos who are striving to build careers in entertainment need to embrace a “F— you” mentality.That was one of the sentiments that emerged from a salon dinner discussion held Tuesday evening in Beverly Hills with about 20 senior industry insiders. The subject was how to make the business case in the C-suites that Hollywood is […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

‘Grinch’ Sequel in the Works With Jim Carrey and Ron Howard Returning

Jim Carrey and Ron Howard may be heading back to Whoville. Universal and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to 2000’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a family smash that dominated the box office earning more than $350 million, a huge sum at the time. In addition to Carrey, who starred as the Grinch, Howard […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Indie Venues Call on Congress to Ban Speculative Tickets Amid World Cup Headaches

"The international conversation has become one of cancelled tickets, fraudulent listings, fans turned away at the gates, and consumers left holding thousands of dollars in unrecoverable travel costs," the trade group NIVA wrote in a letter.

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

THR Live: Who’s Got the Most Emmy Buzz and What Might Get Snubbed? 

“I think 'The Pitt' is going to get a zillion supporting actor and actress nominations," said Scott Feinberg, executive editor, awards, who discussed the race with deputy awards editor Brande Victorian in a livestream.

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Variety

Israeli Director Nadav Lapid on Cultural Boycott Backlash, Support From Natalie Portman and the Future of Political Cinema: ‘I’ll Keep Trying to Touch the Fire’

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid says he was “astonished” by the wave of support he received from Natalie Portman, Justine Triet, Jacques Audiard and hundreds of other film figures after the boycott campaign that led him to withdraw from Marseille’s FID Festival, where he had been invited as a juror. He was even more surprised to […]

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Sequel in the Works with Jim Carrey, Ron Howard (Exclusive)

Universal and Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer are in development on the sequel to the 2000 film.

entertainment  Jun 18, 2026