Hollywood Reporter

How Real Is the Pickleball in ‘The Dink’? A Pickleball Pro Takes on the Cast

THR sent its only contributor who moonlights as a pickleball instructor to assess the realism of the film's depiction of America's favorite low-pressure racket sport — and the actors' real-life skills.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

NFMLA Expands NewNarratives Grants and Adds Absurd Fellowship for Emerging Auteurs to Use AI

NFMLA is introducing a NewNarratives Absurd AI storytelling grant, which will award one $10,000 grant to an emerging filmmaker developing a short or feature film at any stage of production across any genre.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘La La Land’ Poster Fixes Ryan Gosling’s Flat Hand After 10 Years of the Actor Being Haunted by It

At long last, Ryan Gosling’s wish has been granted. After speaking out in multiple interviews over the years about his dislike of his hand placement as featured on the original “La La Land” theatrical release poster, Lionsgate has unveiled a new design for the movie’s 10th anniversary with Gosling’s flat hand now sticking out. Back […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Jacob Elordi Spent Two Days ‘Locked in a Coffin’ With a Real Snake for ‘Euphoria’ Death: Sam Levinson ‘Brought Me Back to Torture Me’

For Jacob Elordi, the final season of “Euphoria” was a seemingly never-ending death chase. Until, of course, his character Nate finally died — buried alive and then bit by a rattlesnake. While on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with guest host (and fellow “Euphoria” star) Colman Domingo, Elordi was asked about filming the gruesome scene. When Domingo […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Are You On the List? Hollywood Crew Members Fear Roster Crackdown (Exclusive)

A few thousand IATSE members were flagged for removal from a key industry resource because it’s believed they haven't held a union job since 2023. Allegations of "purging" the workforce have followed.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

LISTEN: ‘Scary Movie’ Gets a Second Wind in PVOD With Extended Director’s Cut

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “Scary Movie” director Michael Tiddes explains how he came to be trusted with the revival of Shawn and Marlon Wayans’ beloved horror comedy franchise. And Tiddes details the extras in the extended director’s cut of the Paramount and Miramax film that bowed today on PVOD platforms. Tiddes, who’s […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kaylee Hottle, ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ Actress, Dies at 18

The deaf actress appeared in two franchise movies about the giant lizard and grizzled gorilla in the breakout role of Jia after being spotted in a TV commercial.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

No, Netflix Didn’t Cut a Trump Joke From Whitney Cummings’ Set at Mark Twain Prize Ceremony

The special, which honored Bill Maher, streamed on Netflix — but a joke Cummings made about the President was cut by the Kennedy Center.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ed Harris Slams His ‘Dutton Ranch’ Role: “Get Me the F*** Out of Here”

The actor says he felt "misled" about the extent of his role in the 'Yellowstone' spinoff and tried to get out off the show, at one point saying, "I'm voiding my contract."

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

After Leaving NBC News, Chris Berend Is Joining Hearst Magazines as Content Chief

Chris Berend, after leaving NBCUniversal News Group, is joining Hearst Magazines as chief content and experience officer. In the newly created role, Berend will be responsible for leading Hearst Magazines’ editorial strategy, content creation and programming across all platforms for publications including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping. He starts at the New […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Harry Styles Cancels São Paulo Concert Over “Tour Illness”

Ticket holders for Tuesday's show will get a refund as well as an exclusive discount to purchase tickets for Friday's concert.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

France’s Elsa Zylberstein Draws on Viral Lockdown Sketches for Directorial Debut ‘My Best Life’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Zylberstein, one of France’s most popular actors, is set to make her directorial debut with “My Best Life.” The film is a comedy-drama inspired by “Mytho du soir,” the viral series of sketches she posted on social media while on lockdown during the pandemic. Rather than doing a straight adaptation of “Mytho du soir” […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Evil Dead Burn’ House Set to Conjure a Deadite Nightmare for Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Coming to both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, the newest installment in New Line Cinema’s ongoing franchise hit theaters this month.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Final Trailer Unveils Action-Packed New Footage of Mark Rufflo’s Hulk Battling the Web-Slinger

Sony Pictures has released the third trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” swiftly shifting Tom Holland’s epic of a summer from the ancient shores of Ithaca to the glass skyscrapers of New York. The Sony and Marvel film — which sees the British star having ditched Telemachus’ swords and sandals from “The Odyssey” to Spidey/Peter Parker’s […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Brutalist’ EP, ‘Nawi’ Makers Strike Three-Film Co-Pro Deal, Set Kenya Soccer Doc ‘Champions of Nowhere’ (Exclusive)

Ugandan filmmaker and journalist Moses Bwayo will direct the first film under the partnership between Thomas Pierce's Pierce Capital Entertainment and Kevin and Toby Schmutzler's FilmCrew.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘Evil Dead Burn’ Haunted House Experience Is Headed to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

“Evil Dead Burn” is headed to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as a haunted house experience. The latest film from New Line Cinema takes shape as the newest Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, beginning Aug. 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Sept 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. The haunted houses will take guests on a terrifying […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

‘Robocop’ Reboot Series Set at Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has officially picked up a series version of “Robocop,” Variety has learned. Prime Video has given the show an eight-episode order. The project has been in development since Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, with Amazon looking to capitalize on their access to MGM’s deep IP library for both film and television projects. […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Dink’ Review: Jake Johnson’s Failed Tennis Prodigy Restores His Self-Respect Through Pickleball in Apple TV’s Anodyne Sports Comedy

Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Patton Oswalt and Ben Stiller also star in the underdog flick directed by Josh Greenbaum ('Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar,' 'Will & Harper').

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Robocop’ TV Series From Blumhouse Officially a Go for Prime Video

The eight-episode series will seek to capture the anti-corporate vibe of the 1987 cult classic.

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026

Variety

Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers

Pixar Animation Studios, despite riding high on the success of summer blockbuster “Toy Story 5,” was hit particularly hard in a wave of companywide layoffs Tuesday at Disney. A Disney spokesperson confirmed that the media conglomerate is cutting several hundred jobs across certain corporate functions. Those include job cuts at ESPN, many related to the […]

entertainment  Jul 21, 2026