Variety

How the ‘Must See TV’ Campaign Defined NBC’s Dominance in the 1990s and Changed America’s Viewing Habits

Today, we’d call it short-form content. In the late summer of 1993, NBC dubbed it “Must See TV.” NBC was far ahead of the curve in the summer of 1993 when it embarked on an image campaign that would come to define the network’s dominance in the 1990s. The fact that this lyrical slogan still […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Anthony Ippolito Goes the Distance as Sylvester Stallone in ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer

Hollywood ain't all sunshine and rainbows.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Suno Hack Shows How YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius Data Trained AI Music Generator’s Models

Suno has long acknowledged that its AI music generator relied on the scraping of millions of songs available across the internet, but a new hack reveals just how the company pulled from streaming services and websites such as YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius to power its product — all while user information remained vulnerable. A report […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

New York Sees Film and TV Spend Surge, California Halts Exodus For Now

In a new snapshot, production spend in New Jersey also grew while Georgia, New Mexico and Illinois saw declines.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Jalen Brunson to Join Variety’s Inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York

Variety is bringing its acclaimed Sports & Entertainment franchise to New York City in its first-ever interview studio featuring conversations with the voices shaping the future of the sports and entertainment business on July 16. From elite athletes and team owners to marketers, media executives and streaming leaders redefining how sports content is created, distributed […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Neon Bringing Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope’ to Comic-Con (EXCLUSIVE)

South Korean director Na Hong-Jin will make his San Diego Comic-Con debut with a panel celebrating his latest film “Hope.” The film premiered in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will be released by Neon in the U.S. this September. The special panel will feature an exclusive introduction from Korean breakout star Hoyeo […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

‘The Lion at My Back’ Review: An Asylum Seeker and a Former Drug Addict Face the World in Different Ways in a Promising but Pat Redemption Tale

Juxtaposing the story of a young asylum seeker with that of a former drug addict, “The Lion at My Back” highlights the way in which perceived hierarchies of suffering feel somewhat irrelevant on an individual level. Or, rather, that they should: Everyone has more to gain in looking for similarities than in emphasizing difference. Presented […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

England vs. Argentina Livestream: Where to Watch World Cup Semifinal Match Online

The July 15 game will determine who plays Spain in the 2026 final.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Disney Exec, Top Producers Say ‘Real Competition Is No Longer in Tax Incentives’: Local Talent and Efficient Film Commissions and Producers Are Key

In the almost 30 years since Steven Spielberg’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” was shot in Costa Rica, much has changed in the country’s film industry. From a virtually nonexistent market in the late ’90s to a burgeoning powerhouse whose exports are sweeping awards at major festivals such as Cannes and Berlin, Costa Rica has […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

THR’S 2026 Power Business Managers: Nominations Are Now Open

Pitch to be named one of entertainment’s top personal finance wizards in The Hollywood Reporter for 2026. 

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Storytelling and Sustainability: 25 Creative Leaders Who Weave Climate Themes Into Narrative Movies and TV Shows

High-octane stock traders in London get wrapped up in a greenwashing scandal as they pursue riches from a green-tech firm IPO. An amoral corporate executive is kidnapped by an unhinged beekeeper upset about pollution killing off his apiary. A lonely woman’s life is changed by connecting with an opinionated octopus. From HBO’s “Industry” to Focus […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Stranger Things’ Cast Reunites for 10-Year Anniversary Video

The cast of the megahit series returned (individually) to take a trip down memory lane with the streamer.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Rob Liefeld Penning New ‘Avengelyne’ Comic for Image

The property is already in development as a movie at Warner Bros. with filmmaker Olivia Wilde and producer Margot Robbie among the talents attached.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Liam Neeson Goes on the Run in Fast-Paced ‘The Mongoose’ Trailer

The action star plays a wrongfully accused Afghan war hero leading the Texas Highway Patrol on a cross-country televised chase in the thriller set to hit theaters this fall.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Zendaya Achieved Her No-Makeup Makeup Look at the ‘Odyssey’ Premiere With These Five Products

The hundreds of fans gathered outside AMC Lincoln Square — along with the packed pit of photographers on the carpet — caught a glimpse of Athena incarnate Tuesday night. For the New York premiere of “The Odyssey,” Zendaya wore a sculptural winged gown paired with one of the most minimal beauty looks of the film’s […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Adds Gabriel Luna to Season 2 Cast

The 'Last of Us' actor will play — surprise — a serial killer.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Casts Gabriel Luna

“Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2 has added Gabriel Luna in a guest star role, Variety has learned. Luna will play Ray Ballard, a serial killer operating under the name The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger. He will go up against series lead and returning star Michael C. Hall, the titular Dexter. Luna is the latest new addition to the […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey’s ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Revival Delays Ticket Sales Until Fall

Ticket sales for Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey’s revival of “Sunday in the Park With George” in London have been delayed until fall. However, the show is still going ahead as planned next summer. Originally tickets were set to go on sale in May but Variety understands the producers have decided to wait until Grande […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Jodie Whittaker Joins Ellen Pompeo in Hulu Dramedy Pilot ‘Chicks’

Jodie Whittaker has been cast opposite Ellen Pompeo in the Hulu pilot “Chicks,” Variety has confirmed. The pilot was first announced with Pompeo in a lead role back in June. The logline describes it as “a family dramedy set in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods of old Boston, about Chickie (Pompeo) and Doreen (Whittaker), two estranged […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Danny McBride to Direct G.I. Joe Movie for Paramount

The triple threat was already on board as screenwriter for the Paramount feature.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026