Hollywood Reporter

Christopher Nolan Crammed Inside Trojan Horse With 20 Actors to Shoot Pivotal ‘Odyssey’ Scene

"This man is not going to ask anything of you that he doesn't attempt himself," John Leguizamo said of the director, who brought 'The Odyssey' to NYC on Tuesday alongside his A-list cast.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: The Top 20 Deals on Hollywood’s Most-Loved Labels

Plus, everything to know about early access, cardmember perks and the top trending styles across fashion, beauty and home.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Anya Taylor-Joy Is a Con Artist on the Run in Apple TV’s High-Voltage Thriller ‘Lucky’: TV Review

Based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 novel of the same name and adapted for television by “Your Friends & Neighbors” creator Jonathan Tropper, Apple TV limited series “Lucky” is the captivating story of one young woman’s desperate attempt to break free of the dark and violent life that’s shaped her. More than an intricate game of […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Lucky’ Review: Anya Taylor-Joy Stars as an Identity-Swapping Con Woman in an Apple TV Thriller With Identity Issues of Its Own

Reese Witherspoon executive produced this seven-episode series, adapted by Jonathan Tropper and featuring Timothy Olyphant, Annette Bening and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Whether in ‘Jurassic Park’ or ‘The Piano,’ Sam Neill Put the Movies First

Sam Neill had been steadily working in the movies for nearly two decades before he became, at the age of 45, a star in the industry’s eyes. A sturdy, reliable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or a steely chill, the New Zealander never chased the flashy, all-guns-blazing […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Lily Allen Downsizes Tour Dates From Arenas to Theaters For Upcoming U.S. Leg

Along with announcing a date in Seattle, Allen confirmed her Philadelphia, Chicago, L.A., San Francisco and Vancouver shows will now take place at theater-sized venues.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

After Nearly Two Decades on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ Mark Ballas Earns His Seat at the Table

Ballas is now serving as a permanent role on the judging panel on ‘The Next Pro,’ the next ‘DWTS’ spinoff that challenges a group of dancers to compete for a spot on the main show’s recurring cast.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

TV Ratings: World Cup Quarterfinals Smash Previous U.S. Highs

All four matches beat the previous English-language record for a game in that round of the tournament.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Paramount Primal Taps Almost Friday’s Tyler Falbo for R-Rated Comedy ‘Boys for Life’

The sketch comedy star will co-write, direct and produce the feature.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

Almost Friday’s Tyler Falbo Sets R-Rated Theatrical Comedy ‘Boys for Life’ at Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)

Tyler Falbo, a writer, director and producer known for his shaping the viral comedy videos of sketch group Almost Friday, is helming an R-rated comedy movie for Paramount. Titled “Boys for Life,” the film will be released theatrically on April 9, 2027. While few plot details are available, Variety hears it is an ensemble comedy […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Daveigh Chase’s Mother Seeks Control of Late Actress’ $400,000 Estate

The actress, who voiced Lilo in the Disney hit 'Lilo & Stitch,' died in June of AIDS-related complications after years of homelessness and addiction.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kit Connor and Joe Locke Lead the Cast of ‘Heartstopper Forever’ at Feel-Good World Premiere

The vibes were, as expected, incredibly wholesome at London's Cineworld theater, where the film's stars sat for a post-screening Q&A on closing out the beloved 'Heartstopper' franchise.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Is Netflix Trying to Sink the Cruise Industry?

The streaming giant has rolled out three major doc series about the ills of the business. But the numbers say that liners are unsinkably popular.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking ‘Easier’ and ‘There’s Nothing You Can Do About It,’ Criticizes Hollywood for Giving Fans Too Much Power

George Lucas has a bone to pick with Hollywood when it comes to focus groups and test screenings. The “Star Wars” creator, who walked away from the franchise in 2012 after selling Lucasfilm to Disney in a $4 billion deal, recently told A Rabbit’s Foot (via IGN) that Hollywood’s over-reliance on focus groups has created studio […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

MLB All-Star Game 2026 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the National League vs. American League Online

As we head into the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season, teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the league with impressive play, strong pitching and out-of-the-park hitting. But now, it’s the time of the season for a little bit of rest, relaxation and fun for […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

Lily Allen Drops Most Arena Dates on U.S. Tour in Favor of Theater and Amphitheater Shows

Lily Allen’s “West End Girl” tour was one of the year’s most acclaimed pop outings when it played U.S. theaters earlier this year, but there was some question about whether the intimate and highly theatrical one-woman show would translate to huge venues, when the British singer booked a tour focused mostly on arenas for the […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tennessee Is Courting Paramount — And the Studio Is Considering It (Exclusive)

Paramount CEO David Ellison and his family have deep ties to the Volunteer State and the mogul is now in a legal battle with California.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

Blue Beetle Returns: Xolo Maridueña to Reprise Superhero in ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’

Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his Blue Beetle role in the “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” The film, currently in production, will be directed by James Gunn. Maridueña first portrayed the character in the 2023 film “Blue Beetle,” directed by Angel Manuel Soto. More to come.

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

Blue Beetle Returns: Xolo Maridueña to Reprise Superhero in ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’

The Blue Beetle is back! Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his Blue Beetle role in the “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” The film, currently in production, will be directed by James Gunn. Maridueña first portrayed the character in the 2023 film “Blue Beetle,” directed by Angel Manuel Soto. Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026

Variety

How Strong Is the Democratic State AGs’ Lawsuit Aiming to Block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Takeover?

A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is suing to block Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery — arguing the transaction violates antitrust law by giving the combined company undue power in three markets: wide-release theatrical distribution, tentpole movies and basic cable TV. Paramount says the suit “distorts settled antitrust law” and that the […]

entertainment  Jul 14, 2026