The Guardian Culture

G’wed: this underrated gem of a comedy is filthy, heartwarming and packed with ideas

Now on its third season, the Scouse sitcom doesn’t shy away from huge topics such as class, anoxeria and neurodiversity. But also, you’re never too far from a joke about ‘ye ma’How had I not heard of this show? Had I heard of it, then forgotten? Questions plagued me as I caught up on two series of this week’s underrated gem. In my defence, G’wed is an esoteric title. I assumed it was the name of a person, place or ancient story, possibly borrowed from Celtic mythology. Turns out it’s scouse for

entertainment  Jun 13, 2026

The Guardian Culture

From Olivia Rodrigo to The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

The multiple Grammy-winner muses tunefully on love’s ups and downs, while Peter Mullan stars as a local historian in a new comedy dramaDisclosure DayOut nowA new Steven Spielberg movie is always an event, whether he’s in blockbusting Jurassic Park mode or gunning for Oscars. This new effort starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo sees the film-maker wrangling with a fave topic – UFOs – for an epic sci-fi drama involving whistleblowing, conspiracy theories and shady co

entertainment  Jun 13, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How ‘Every Year After’ Star Matt Cornett Used the Novel and Fan Edits to Find His Character

The 27-year-old actor stars as the leading man in Prime Video’s latest romance novel adaptation based on Carley Fortune’s novel, ‘Every Summer After.’

entertainment  Jun 13, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Inside the Directors Guild’s Four-Year Deal: A Focus on Jobs, the Health Plan and AI Protections

The union struck the tentative agreement with studios and streamers on June 9.

entertainment  Jun 13, 2026

Variety

DGA Responds to Production Slump by Limiting TV Actors From Taking Director Jobs

The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve jobs for career TV directors. The provision is meant to address the 40% downturn in production jobs over the last four years, which has left a great many […]

entertainment  Jun 13, 2026

Variety

Viral ‘Open Door’ YouTube Short to be Adapted Into Feature, Earns Six-Figure Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

“Open Door,” Kevin Cate’s viral sci-fi short with nearly 15 million views across YouTube shorts, TikTok and Instagram, will be adapted into a feature-length film through a six-figure development deal. The news follows the success of breakout horror films “Obsession and “Backrooms” as the industry invests in YouTube creators and younger filmmakers with established audiences. […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Aaron Sorkin on Why Jesse Eisenberg Didn’t Return as Mark Zuckerberg for ‘Social Reckoning’: “Has His Problems With the Guy”

Jeremy Strong took over the Facebook founder role for the sequel to the 2010 Oscar-winning film.

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

‘The Furious’: Inside the Balletic and Brutal Fight Scenes, From Mixing Martial Art Styles to Taking 18 Days to Shoot the Insane Final Showdown

While the premise of “The Furious” is simple — a father named Wang Wei (Xie Miao) must find his daughter after she is kidnapped by a child trafficking ring — it’s the springboard for a nonstop flurry of action. Kenji Tanigaki’s Hong Kong epic, which opens in American theaters today via Lionsgate Films, stars some of the world’s […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

WABC-TV’s Bill Ritter Departs ‘Eyewitness News’ Anchor Job After Being Diagnosed With Early Stage Alzheimer’s

Longtime WABC-TV/ABC7 news anchor Bill Ritter is stepping down from the “Eyewitness News” chair after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s. Ritter announced on Friday’s 6 p.m. newscast that it would be his last. Ritter has anchored the station’s 6 p.m. “Eyewitness News” broadcast since 2001. “After a series of tests, my doctors have told […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

‘Blue Film’ Star Kieron Moore Says Movie’s Kink and Taboo Subjects Were ‘Never a Shock’ to Him Because He Has ‘Super Sex Positive’ Friends

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains significant details about “Blue Film,” now available on VOD. Kieron Moore hopes that people don’t know much about “Blue Film” before they watch the movie. “I think it’s really good to go in as blind as you can,” the actor tells me. “That’s getting harder to do but I think […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

‘Lilo & Stitch 2’: Chris Sanders, Who Voices Stitch, Set to Direct Live-Action Sequel

“Lilo & Stitch” co-creator Chris Sanders, who also voices Stitch, will take the reins and direct the forthcoming live-action sequel. Last year, Disney’s live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” delivered the biggest Memorial Day weekend opening in box office history and became Hollywood’s first billion-dollar movie of the year. The studio announced that a sequel […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

Gene Shalit, Longtime ‘Today Show’ Film Critic, Dies at 100

Shalit, the bushy-haired mustachioed television personality who reviewed books and movies on “The Today Show” for 40 years, died Friday. His family told NBC News he “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life.” Shalit appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show” from 1970 until his retirement in 2010, sporting his signature bow […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Gene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the ‘Today’ Show, Dies at 100

He reviewed books and films on the morning program for four decades: "'The Silence of the Lambs' may be all wool, and a yard wide, but it makes a terrific yarn."

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 6: [Spoiler] Gets Killed, [Spoiler] Gets Shot and Beulah and Everett Get it On

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the sixth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “A Cowboy Saint,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Last week’s “Dutton Ranch” was a big one, as Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) both now work at the 10 Petal Ranch for Beulah (Annette Bening). But things won’t be easy, since […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Kazaam’ Director Responds to That Brutal ‘Scary Movie’ Jab About Shaq Playing a Rapping Genie

"I don't think we executed it as well as we could have," Paul Michael Glaser tells The Hollywood Reporter about the 1996 family-friendly feature that led to a memorable punchline in Paramount's new comedy.

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

Aardman Founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton Knighted in King Charles’ Birthday Honors

Arise Sir Peter Lord and Sir David Sproxton, but very slowly, just a little bit at a time. The founders of Aardman Animations, the legendary stop-motion pioneers behind “Wallace and Gromit,” “Shaun the Sheep” and “Chicken Run,” have been knighted in King Charles’ birthday honors, issued annually to celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions to British […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

Veteran PR Executive Adam Keen Launches Agenda Collective

Amazon MGM Studios and Warner Bros. veteran Adam Keen has founded Agenda Collective, a new full-service entertainment PR firm, designed to support across film, TV, corporate and awards campaigns. Agenda Collective officially enters the market after a strategic buildout period, working with clients including A24, Artists Equity, Amazon MGM Studios, CBS, Focus Features, IFC, Lionsgate, […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

John Fogerty Reveals Biopic Is in the Works, Says Script Currently Being Written: “Such an Honor”

The 81-year-old musician spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the film Thursday night at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, where he accepted the Johnny Mercer Award, the organization's highest honor.

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Variety

‘Stop That Train’ Producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato on Their Silly Disaster Spoof: ‘It’s Not Just Fun. It’s Healing’

This weekend, the “Drag Race” universe is expanding and getting ready to slay moviegoers with “Stop That Train.” The disaster movie parody comes via Bleecker Street Films and World of Wonder, delivering 92 minutes of absurd silliness. Helmed by Adam Shankman and produced by World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the film stars RuPaul as […]

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Justice Department Signs Off on Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal

A coalition of state attorneys general led by California is preparing a lawsuit to challenge the merger.

entertainment  Jun 12, 2026