‘Always Lalisa’ Director Sue Kim Reveals Secrets Behind Lisa Doc, From YG Blocking Blackpink Music to Lots of Tequila Shots

Variety - Oct 12, 2026

Early in “Always Lalisa,” a fly-on-the-wall documentary chronicling a year in the life of Blackpink’s Lisa as she embarks on a solo career, the K-pop star runs through a list of things prohibited by their label YG. They are not allowed to drink, not allowed to date, not allowed to have a driver’s license, not […]

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John Stamos Shares Beach Boys' Mike Love Is Facing Health Issues

Oct 12, 2026

John Stamos Shares Beach Boys' Mike Love Is Facing Health Issues

John Stamos is savoring every moment with Mike Love. The Full House alum provided an update on the Beach Boys singer's health as they prepared to perform together at the Ryman Auditorium in...

Banijay Plots U.S. Expansion As Marco Bassetti Says ‘Peaky Blinders’ Maker Is Not “Jealous” Of Hollywood Studios

Oct 12, 2026

Banijay Plots U.S. Expansion As Marco Bassetti Says ‘Peaky Blinders’ Maker Is Not “Jealous” Of Hollywood Studios

Peaky Blinders producer Banijay wants the U.S. to know its name. On stage at MIPCOM today, Banijay Entertainment Executive Chairman Jeff Zucker talked up the huge independent studio’s reputation in other parts of the world and confirmed a U.S. scripted push was likely. “Scripted is an area we will look to develop in the years […]

Banijay Eyes Expansion Into U.S. Scripted Space: ‘The U.S. Is a New Opportunity’

Oct 12, 2026

Banijay Eyes Expansion Into U.S. Scripted Space: ‘The U.S. Is a New Opportunity’

Banijay Entertainment, the production and distribution behemoth that now encompasses All3Media, is considering an expansion into the highly competitive U.S. scripted space, having gained major financial firepower through the recent merger. Speaking alongside chair Jeff Zucker in a conversation with Variety’s co-editor-in-chief at Mipcom Cannes, Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti said he saw an opportunity for […]

BBC Blurs Trans Rights T-Shirt on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ but Says It’s ‘Standard Practice’ to Cut ‘Overt Branding or Slogans’

Oct 12, 2026

BBC Blurs Trans Rights T-Shirt on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ but Says It’s ‘Standard Practice’ to Cut ‘Overt Branding or Slogans’

The BBC confirmed that it blurred out a transgender rights slogan on a T-shirt worn by Bethany Antonia, the “House of the Dragon” star currently competing on the competition series “Strictly Come Dancing.” In a video posted by the BBC on social media last week, Antonia was seen rehearsing for the British version of “Dancing […]

‘Adventure Garage With Bear Grylls,’ Featuring ‘Top Gear’s’ Rutledge Wood, Launched by Propagate Content and The Natural Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 12, 2026

‘Adventure Garage With Bear Grylls,’ Featuring ‘Top Gear’s’ Rutledge Wood, Launched by Propagate Content and The Natural Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

Propagate Content, the production and talent powerhouse founded by Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens, and The Natural Studios have launched “Adventure Garage With Bear Grylls,” an eight-episode adventure series featuring survivalist Bear Grylls and “Top Gear’s” Rutledge Wood. In the new series, Grylls and Wood transform ordinary vehicles into extreme adventure machines, then push […]

“Let It Be Known The BBC Are Absolute COWARDS For This”: The BBC Just Defended Censoring A Pro-Trans Slogan From Broadcast, And People Are Seriously Mad

Oct 12, 2026

“Let It Be Known The BBC Are Absolute COWARDS For This”: The BBC Just Defended Censoring A Pro-Trans Slogan From Broadcast, And People Are Seriously Mad

“We've [become] so right wing as a country, we can't show a shirt promoting safety and inclusivity,” one furious Brit noted. View Entire Post ›

Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum Says It Reached Funding Deal and Won’t Have to Close

Oct 12, 2026

Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum Says It Reached Funding Deal and Won’t Have to Close

In a yearslong dispute, the Amsterdam institution pressed the Dutch government for an increased annual subsidy to pay for what the museum said were vital renovations.

Theo Von Sets New Netflix Special ‘I’m Doing Fine’ for October Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 12, 2026

Theo Von Sets New Netflix Special ‘I’m Doing Fine’ for October Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Theo Von is returning to Netflix with another stand-up comedy special. The comic and podcaster’s new hour, “I’m Doing Fine,” will debut on the streamer on Oct. 20. It’s Von’s third special — and his first in five years. The hour will find the freewheeling Von dishing on his rural upbringing and acid-filled adventures, per […]

Antonio Banderas to Star in AI-Powered Feature ‘Cortes’ From Utopai Studios

Oct 12, 2026

Antonio Banderas to Star in AI-Powered Feature ‘Cortes’ From Utopai Studios

The latest celebrity to endorse an AI studio? Antonio Banderas. The Oscar-nominated actor will star as Hernán Cortés in Utopai Studios’ “Cortés,” a new feature directed by Paul Mignot (“Vaincre ou mourir”) and written by fellow Oscar nominee Nicholas Kazan (“Reversal of Fortune”). The film is currently in production in Paris and focuses on Banderas’ […]

‘Hatchet’ Movie: Netflix and Derek Cianfrance to Adapt Gary Paulsen’s Survival Book (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 12, 2026

‘Hatchet’ Movie: Netflix and Derek Cianfrance to Adapt Gary Paulsen’s Survival Book (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix is developing a feature adaptation of ‘Hatchet,’ Gary Paulsen’s 1987 young adult survival novel. The film will be written and directed by Derek Cianfrance, best known for films such as “Blue Valentine” (2010) and “The Place Beyond the Pines” (2012). Andrew Mittman, whose company 1.21 is behind Netflix’s “Wednesday,” serves as a producer. “Hatchet” […]

Netflix’s ‘The Body’ Trailer Sees A Dance Team Party & Initiation Take A Turn

Oct 12, 2026

Netflix’s ‘The Body’ Trailer Sees A Dance Team Party & Initiation Take A Turn

The trailer for Netflix’s high school-set horror series The Body, has arrived just in time for spooky season. The show premieres November 11 on Netflix. This raunchy teen psychodrama from creator Quinn Shephard (Not Okay, Under the Bridge) takes the intense pressures, rivalries, and intimacy of high school female friendships and treats them with almost […]

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