Variety

Supercell’s Bill Kang Joins Gaming Company Lil Snack as Chief Operating Officer (EXCLUSIVE)

Gaming company Lil Snack has tapped Scopely and Supercell alum Bill Kang as its new chief operating officer. Since launching three years ago, Lil Snack now operates more than 20 daily games across platforms including Netflix, Peacock and Reddit, and has seen engagement grow 500% year over year, surpassing hundreds of millions of plays. Kang […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Dos de Patos, Expansiva Cine Board Luis Diego Pérez’s Desde El Centro Winner ‘The Beast Is Not to Blame’

Costa Rica’s Dos de Patos has joined Páramo Films as co-producers of Luis Diego Pérez’s “The Beast Is Not to Blame,” which was recently awarded a film residency prize at the Desde El Centro showcase at the Costa Rica Media Market. Panamá’s Expansiva Cine has also boarded the project as a co-developer.  “The Beast Is […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Even Republicans Now Want to Save Hollywood

Some GOP lawmakers are backing an incentive to keep shoots in the U.S. — while Mr. David Ellison goes to Washington.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Merch Swings Into Stores With Luxury Watches, Lego Sets, Funko Collectibles and More

Marvel is spinning a wide retail web ahead of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Disney and Marvel have unveiled a new assortment of “Spider-Man” merchandise timed to Sony’s theatrical release on July 31. The collection spans apparel, accessories, toys, plush and collectibles from brands including Adidas, Aéropostale, Funko, Hasbro and Little Words Project. One of the […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Square Eyes Acquires ‘I Plant My Hand in the Garden’ Ahead of World Premiere in Venice Days (EXCLUSIVE)

Vienna-based sales agency Square Eyes has acquired international rights to “I Plant My Hand in the Garden,” directed by Hoda Taheri and Boris Hadžija, ahead of its world premiere in Venice’s independent Giornate degli Autori section, also known as Venice Days. The film is the debut feature for the directing duo, who previously worked on […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

San Diego Comic-Con’s Best Panels: ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ ‘Lanterns,’ ‘Percy Jackson’ and More

From July 23-26, comic book aficionados, gamers, cosplayers and​ caped crusaders will descend on​ San Diego for Comic-Con. And​ as much as SDCC’s programmers​ focus on for superhero lovers and​ sci-fi nerds, this year’s lineup has​ a little something to satisfy every​ type of fandom — and create new​ bands of devotees. In addition​ to updates on the latest Marvel​ and DC projects, the major […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

YouTube Star Jacksepticeye Expands Annual ‘Thankmas’ Charity Event Into 6-Month Make-A-Wish Partnership With $3 Million Goal (EXCLUSIVE)

After going on pause in 2025, popular YouTube creator Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin’s annual charity event Thankmas is returning this year as a six-month fundraiser for Make-A-Wish with a goal of $3 million. Dubbed “Wishmas,” the overarching event (which will culminate in Jacksepticeye’s Thankmas livestream on YouTube on Dec. 5) is intended to give creators and […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tiffany Haddish, Devon Sawa’s Thriller ‘The Girl in the River’ Gets Late Summer Release and Trailer (Exclusive)

Maggie Grace and Ralph Macchio star in Brando Benetton's movie that has been acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films and centers on twin girls who go missing.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

World Cup May Be Over, but Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks Thinks Hydration Breaks Could Return

The World Cup wrapped over the weekend, but the TV industry may well be kicking it around for quite some time. Fox Sports lured massive crowds to the event even though “home teams” from the U.S. and Mexico were eliminated well before the tournament reached its late stages. A game between Argentinaand England averaged 15.063 […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

France’s National Film Board to Reduce Funding for Productions That Fail Gender Equality Targets

France’s National Film Board (CNC) is taking an extra step towards affirmative action with the launch of a measure that will reduce public funding for production that fall short on diversity targets. The new gender parity penalty/bonus system, which will kick off on Jan. 1, marks a significant shift in France’s efforts to improve gender […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

‘Stillwater’ Series Based on Skybound Graphic Novel Set at Amazon From Greg Berlanti, Carly Wray

Amazon Prime Video has given a series order to a series adaptation of the Skybound graphic novel “Stillwater.” The project, which hails from writers Greg Berlanti and Carly Wray, was first reported to be in the works at the streamer last year. Prime Video has given the show an eight-episode order. “Stillwater” was created by […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How Gilead Is Working With Cultural Influencers to Bring Attention to HIV Stigma and Elevate HIV Prevention

As awareness around the HIV epidemic decreases, cultural advocacy becomes just as important as scientific advancements.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

After Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, WGA Also Seeks Injunction to Block Deal’s Closing

The Writers Guild of America is piling on in the effort to immediately stop Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Early Wednesday, the union filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction to bar Paramount and WBD from “closing or consummating” their merger or “taking any steps to integrate or consolidate their operations.” Judge Araceli […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Whitmer Thomas Sings, Skates and Does Stand-Up in Trailer for HBO Comedy Special ‘Terminal Crew of Dudes’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“When I was a little kid, I wanted to get bit by a radioactive hillbilly so that I’d become Forrest Gump one day,” says Whitmer Thomas in the trailer for his upcoming HBO comedy special “Terminal Crew of Dudes,” an hour filled with original songs, home videos and heartfelt memories. Joined by his bandmates Jeremy […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Jody Gerson, Universal Music Publishing CEO, on Leadership, Mentorship, Signing Kendrick Lamar, and Publishing’s Rise to a Frontline Business

As the highest-ranking female executive in the music industry, the first female chairman of a global music company and the first woman to be named CEO of a major music publisher, Universal Music Publishing Group’s Jody Gerson enjoys an unimpeachable pedigree. A music publisher for the entirety of her professional career, she presides over one […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Travis Scott’s Hollywood Odyssey: The Rapper on Acting for Christopher Nolan, His New Paramount Deal and Never Winning a Grammy  

“I was nervous as fuck,” Travis Scott says. That’s shocking coming from someone who just wrapped up the highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time, with raging crowds in the tens of thousands. But when Scott climbed atop a wooden table in an ancient castle on a remote Italian island to deliver some of the […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Fox Entertainment Exec Says AI Should ‘Support Human Creativity’ as Studio Joins ARIAM Content Coalition

Fox Entertainment has joined Disney, the New York Times, Adobe and other members of the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), becoming the latest entertainment company to advocate for AI guardrails as many figure out how to navigate the technology’s impact on their businesses. “Fox is excited about AI’s potential to […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Producers Alon Shtruzman and Scott Einbinder Launch Vertical Studio New Short Media

TV and film producers Alon Shtruzman (“La Brea,” “Our Boys”) and Scott Einbinder (“Killer Joe,” “The Hitman’s Bodyguard”) are getting into the vertical micro-drama business. The producers have launched New Short Media, a studio alongside their 5X Media banner devoted to micro-storytelling. As part of the announcement, director Gev Miron and writer-producer Russell Rothberg (“The […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Misty Green’: Chris Rock Follows a Hollywood Actress Fighting for Her Second Act

The comedian's latest feature as a writer-director will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian Culture

A 12-year-old casualty of war recovers in hospital: Alessio Mamo’s best photograph

‘Manal suffered severe burns to her arms and face after a missile explosion in Iraq. Yet in many ways she seemed just like a regular young girl’When I started to take photographs about 18 years ago, I was more interested in the aesthetics. Then there was a moment when I realised the power of the camera as a tool. On 3 October 2013 there was a huge shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa. More than 250 migrants from Eritrea lost their lives. I was sent to cover the event, and it was during that assi

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026