J.K. Rowling To Be Subject Of BBC Documentary Examining Her Rise & Gender Identity Views

Deadline - Oct 13, 2026

The BBC is planning to examine the life and career of J.K. Rowling in a two-part documentary that is likely to spark significant scrutiny. The UK broadcaster has commissioned Rogan Productions (Grenfell: Uncovered) to produce J.K. Rowling (working title), exploring the author’s dramatic rise, cultural influence, and contested legacy. The first episode will spotlight the […]

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Sterlin Harjo’s Oklahoma is a ‘Land of Secrets.’ He’s Revealing Them One by One.

Oct 13, 2026

Sterlin Harjo’s Oklahoma is a ‘Land of Secrets.’ He’s Revealing Them One by One.

How the creator of “The Lowdown” and “Reservation Dogs” is telling the stories of America with a little help from his friends, family and heroes.

Miss America? Regan Hutsell Is a Dancer. The ‘Joy Bomb’ Kind.

Oct 13, 2026

Miss America? Regan Hutsell Is a Dancer. The ‘Joy Bomb’ Kind.

Regan Hutsell has been a Rockette, a ballet dancer and now Miss America. “Dance taught me how to be adaptable without changing the essence of who I am,” she said.

Composer Steve Reich, at 90, Returns With ‘In All Your Ways’

Oct 13, 2026

Composer Steve Reich, at 90, Returns With ‘In All Your Ways’

Reich, whose music will be featured in birthday celebrations this month, said his latest work was “one of the best things I’ve done in a long time.”

How Chuck Lorre Fought CBS Over Melissa McCarthy's Weight

Oct 13, 2026

How Chuck Lorre Fought CBS Over Melissa McCarthy's Weight

Chuck Lorre had more than two and a half thoughts when it came to Melissa McCarthy. While casting his hit 2010 show Mike & Molly about a couple who have their meet-cute at an Overeaters’ Anonymous...

Horror Adaptation of Dante’s ‘The Divine Comedy,’ by ‘Invoking Yell’ Director Patricio Valladares, Gets First Look From Skincrawl Studios

Oct 13, 2026

Horror Adaptation of Dante’s ‘The Divine Comedy,’ by ‘Invoking Yell’ Director Patricio Valladares, Gets First Look From Skincrawl Studios

Skincrawl Studios has debuted a first glimpse at Chilean filmmaker Patricio Valladares’ supernatural horror feature “The Divine Comedy,” a modern re-telling of Dante’s “Inferno.” The Irish production and distribution shingle, which specializes in horror and adjacent genre movies, is handling worldwide sales on the film, which recently wrapped principal photography. “The Divine Comedy” is a […]

After News Broke That “Breaking Bad” Actor RJ Mitte Died At Age 34, His Official Cause Of Death Has Been Confirmed

Oct 13, 2026

After News Broke That “Breaking Bad” Actor RJ Mitte Died At Age 34, His Official Cause Of Death Has Been Confirmed

Like his “Breaking Bad” character, RJ lived with cerebral palsy and became a champion for disability rights throughout his career. View Entire Post ›

How Steven Moffat & Sue Vertue Obsessively Recreated 10 Downing Street For Channel 4’s ‘Number 10’

Oct 13, 2026

How Steven Moffat & Sue Vertue Obsessively Recreated 10 Downing Street For Channel 4’s ‘Number 10’

Steven Moffat and Sue Vertue went into an “obsessive level of detail” when reconstructing the UK Prime Minister’s 10 Downing Street home for buzzy Channel 4 series Number 10. The storied showrunner and producer talked Deadline through how the reconstruction for the Rafe Spall-starring series stretched all the way to “the right door handles, the […]

Prince William 'ready' to meet Harry but on one condition

Oct 13, 2026

Prince William 'ready' to meet Harry but on one condition

Prince William 'ready' to meet Harry but on one conditionPrince William is reportedly "willing" to meet with Harry, but he has one condition.According to a royal expert, if Prince Harry wants to meet his elder brother, he must stop his wife, Meghan Markle, from talking about William's wife and...

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

Oct 13, 2026

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

Chad Lowe's family finds moments of joy amid daughter Fiona's heartbreaking loss

Oct 13, 2026

Chad Lowe's family finds moments of joy amid daughter Fiona's heartbreaking loss

Chad Lowe's family finds moments of joy amid daughter Fiona's heartbreaking lossChad Lowe, his wife Kim Painter and their daughters recently attended a family gathering during the "extremely difficult time” after his daughter Fiona’s tragic death.​Days after the Pretty Little...

Whistleblowing Portal Launches in U.K. for Entertainment Industry Workers to Report Abuse, Harassment and Discrimination

Oct 13, 2026

Whistleblowing Portal Launches in U.K. for Entertainment Industry Workers to Report Abuse, Harassment and Discrimination

Workers across the U.K.’s film, TV, music and theater sectors are now able to report whistleblowing concerns, including those relating to harassment and abuse, following the launch of a new portal by the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA). As an officially designated whistleblowing body, people will now be able to report concerns to CIISA […]

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse resurrects the classic vampire hunting game in bold, bloody fashion

Oct 13, 2026

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse resurrects the classic vampire hunting game in bold, bloody fashion

Belmont's Curse is mostly a roaring resurrection for the 40-year-old series — but its punishing difficulty could make it hard to recommend to newcomers to the genre.

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