Why Disney’s Kids & Family Division Is Working With Creators Like Dhar Mann and Nastya: We Need to ‘Meet Kids Where They Are’

Variety - Oct 11, 2026

During a panel discussion at MipJunior in Cannes on Sunday, Ayo Davis, president of Disney’s Kids & Family division, reflected on how the studio was responding to the disruption in viewing habits among younger viewers, including working with some of the same creators who are contributing to that disruption. “I think we can all probably […]

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‘Artemis Fowl’ Animated Series Greenlit At Disney Channel, Disney+ With Author Eoin Colfer As EP — NYCC

Oct 11, 2026

‘Artemis Fowl’ Animated Series Greenlit At Disney Channel, Disney+ With Author Eoin Colfer As EP — NYCC

More than 25 years after introducing the world to Artemis Fowl, author Eoin Colfer is teaming up with Disney for an animated series adaptation. On Sunday at New York Comic-Con, Colfer announced during the “25 Years of Artemis Fowl” panel that the series has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+, and he will serve […]

Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Now Stands to Lose $245 Million After Dropping 60% in Second Weekend

Oct 11, 2026

Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Now Stands to Lose $245 Million After Dropping 60% in Second Weekend

“Digger” will go down in box office history for all the wrong reasons. Tom Cruise and director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s R-rated environmental satire is tracking to lose $245 million in its theatrical run, according to knowledgeable sources. It will wind up as one of the biggest flops, not just of the year but potentially of […]

Chappell Roan Celebrates ‘Pink Pony Club’ at the West Hollywood Bar That Inspired Her Hit Song

Oct 11, 2026

Chappell Roan Celebrates ‘Pink Pony Club’ at the West Hollywood Bar That Inspired Her Hit Song

Chappell Roan returned to the place that inspired one of her biggest hits! The 28-year-old singer was among the stars […] The post Chappell Roan Celebrates ‘Pink Pony Club’ at the West Hollywood Bar That Inspired Her Hit Song appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.

Meghan Markle Shares Charming Glimpse Into Kids' New Life in the U.K.

Oct 11, 2026

Meghan Markle Shares Charming Glimpse Into Kids' New Life in the U.K.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s little ones are adjusting to their new life across the pond. After all, the Duchess of Sussex shared an adorable video of their kids Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5,...

Bend Film Festival Prizes Go To ‘Hot Water,’ ‘Edward Said: Between Worlds,’ ‘Kikuyu Land,’ ‘The Lake’ & More

Oct 11, 2026

Bend Film Festival Prizes Go To ‘Hot Water,’ ‘Edward Said: Between Worlds,’ ‘Kikuyu Land,’ ‘The Lake’ & More

The Bend Film Festival wraps on Sunday after presenting awards for the 23rd edition of the cinematic spectacle in central Oregon. Ramzi Bashour’s debut feature Hot Water, starring Lubna Azabal (Coriolanus), Daniel Zolghadri (Funny Pages), and Dale Dickey (Widow’s Bay), won Best Narrative Feature. The filmmaker, born in Lebanon and based in New York City, […]

Anne Carson’s Publisher Has Won the Nobel Prize Twice in Two Years

Oct 11, 2026

Anne Carson’s Publisher Has Won the Nobel Prize Twice in Two Years

Fourteen authors in the New Directions stable have received the Nobel Prize in Literature, including this year and last. How does this small press pack such a punch?

Palme d’Or Prestige: ‘Fjord’ Tops Indie Openers, ‘Naza’ Eyes $500k Surge – Specialty Box Office

Oct 11, 2026

Palme d’Or Prestige: ‘Fjord’ Tops Indie Openers, ‘Naza’ Eyes $500k Surge – Specialty Box Office

Neon’s Cannes Palme d’Or-winning drama Fjord starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve had a terrific $124k opening on four screens in New York and Los Angeles, as documentary Naza marks a strong week two expansion. Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord is the director’s second Palme d’Or for Mungiu and the seventh consecutive win for Neon. The film […]

Meghan Markle Shares Rare New Video of Archie & Lilibet Enjoying Life in the UK After Family’s Move

Oct 11, 2026

Meghan Markle Shares Rare New Video of Archie & Lilibet Enjoying Life in the UK After Family’s Move

Meghan Markle is sharing another rare look at her family life! The 45-year-old Duchess of Sussex posted a new video […] The post Meghan Markle Shares Rare New Video of Archie & Lilibet Enjoying Life in the UK After Family’s Move appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.

‘Musk’ Director Alex Gibney Confirms Universal Wavered in Planning Overseas Release, Says He Tried to Interview Elon Musk: ‘His Response Was Writing “Gibney Is a Douche”’

Oct 11, 2026

‘Musk’ Director Alex Gibney Confirms Universal Wavered in Planning Overseas Release, Says He Tried to Interview Elon Musk: ‘His Response Was Writing “Gibney Is a Douche”’

Alex Gibney, director of the 3-hour-and-45-minute Elon Musk-centered documentary “Musk,” discussed the lengths he went to to interview the tech billionaire for the film and why he believes Universal Pictures hesitated to plan an international release in a new interview with The New York Times. Although Musk does not appear in the film (though Gibney […]

Globo Announces BBC Deal on Teen Werewolf-Vampire Thriller ‘Blood Red,’ Highlights Big Telenovelas and Hot Fiction Formats at Mipcom Showcase

Oct 11, 2026

Globo Announces BBC Deal on Teen Werewolf-Vampire Thriller ‘Blood Red,’ Highlights Big Telenovelas and Hot Fiction Formats at Mipcom Showcase

Globo has sold to the BBC “Blood Red – Under the Moonlight,” a teen werewolf/vampire love triangle thriller now bound for BBC iPlayer and BBC Three. The biggest new announcement set for a packed Mipcom Globo Showcase on Sunday evening, the BBC deal marks a milestone for Globo streaming service Globoplay, the first time a […]

The 3 Best New Movies to Watch on Hulu This Week

Oct 11, 2026

The 3 Best New Movies to Watch on Hulu This Week

From a beloved dystopian franchise to a 2006 comfort comedy The post The 3 Best New Movies to Watch on Hulu This Week appeared first on TheWrap.

Dhar Mann Says Creator City In L.A. Will Bring Brands, Creators & Culture Under One Roof

Oct 11, 2026

Dhar Mann Says Creator City In L.A. Will Bring Brands, Creators & Culture Under One Roof

Dhar Mann took center stage at MIPCOM on Sunday for the market’s first-ever pre-opening headline session. He broke down the vision for his soon-to-open studio site, Creator City. Mann founded Dhar Mann Studios and recently announced Creator City, a four-acre campus in L.A. with multiple sound stages and, he said, 175 sets able to house […]

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