Entertainment British Director John Irvin, Known for Hamburger Hill and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Dies at 86 August 19, 2026 Award-Winning British Filmmaker Passes Away in U.K. British director John Irvin, celebrated for his work on the Vietnam War film Hamburger Hill and the acclaimed television miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier…
Entertainment EMF Founding Member Derry Brownson Dead at 55 After Brain Tumor Battle August 18, 2026 Derran “Derry” Brownson, a founding member and keyboardist of the iconic British rock band EMF, has died at the age of 55. Consequently, the music world has lost a beloved…
Entertainment James Austin Johnson Announces Debut Stand-Up Special He’ll Yeah for August Release August 17, 2026 James Austin Johnson, the Saturday Night Live star best known for his portrayal of Donald Trump, has announced his debut stand-up comedy special. The comedian will release He’ll Yeah on…
Entertainment Locarno Winner ‘Forgotten Spaceman’ Secures New Executive Producers Ahead of Toronto Premiere August 17, 2026 Award-Winning Documentary Expands Production Team Forgotten Spaceman, the documentary short by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Elham Ehsas, has brought on Khan & Kumar Media and Prism Entertainment as executive producers ahead of…
Entertainment Alaskan Bear Livestream Draws 7.3 Million Viewers in Six Weeks August 16, 2026 A wildlife livestream from Alaska has emerged as one of summer’s most-watched spectacles, drawing 7.3 million views between June 22 and August 4. The Brooks Falls bearcam at Katmai National…
Entertainment Rani Mukerji Receives Honorary Doctorate from La Trobe University, Breaks Down in Tears August 15, 2026 Bollywood star Rani Mukerji has received an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Australia’s La Trobe University, recognizing her three decades of work in Indian cinema and her contributions off…
Entertainment Marvel Unveils VisionQuest Trailer at D23, Sets October 14 Disney+ Premiere Date August 15, 2026 Marvel Studios unveiled the first trailer for VisionQuest during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim on Friday, setting an October 14 premiere date for Disney+. Paul Bettany returns…
Entertainment Haugesund New Nordic Films Unveils 21 Co-Production Projects and 15 Works in Progress for 32nd Edition August 14, 2026 New Nordic Films, the industry conference accompanying the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, Norway, has unveiled the complete lineup of Nordic features selected for its 32nd edition running Aug.…
Entertainment Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat Light Up Dylan Meyer’s Debut Stoner Comedy The Wrong Girls August 13, 2026 A Fresh Take on Stoner Comedy Arrives with Psychic Twists Debut writer-director Dylan Meyer delivers an absurdist stoner comedy that pushes the genre into new territory with “The Wrong Girls,”…
Entertainment New Gundam Series Confronts AI Anxiety in Post-Apocalyptic Setting August 12, 2026 The next chapter in the iconic Gundam franchise confronts one of society’s most pressing technological debates. Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO director Kenji Kamiyama revealed in an interview with Variety…
Entertainment The Brink of War Brings Reagan-Gorbachev Summit to Faith-Based Cinema August 12, 2026 Angel Studios expands its faith-based cinema portfolio with The Brink of War, a historical drama that chronicles the 1986 Reykjavik Summit between President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail…
Entertainment Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas Claims 17th Week at No. 1, Surpasses Morgan Wallen Record August 11, 2026 Historic Chart Performance Continues Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” just secured its 17th consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, etching the country crossover hit into the record…
Entertainment House of the Dragon: Rhaenyra’s Brutal Heel Turn Finally Arrives in Season 3 Finale August 10, 2026 The Season 3 finale of House of the Dragon delivered the transformation fans have anticipated since the final moments of Season 1. Rhaenyra Targaryen has finally become the ruler Westerosi…
Entertainment MacKenzie Scott Releases New Novel for Free as Billionaire Philanthropist Returns to Public Eye August 10, 2026 After maintaining a low profile for more than a decade, MacKenzie Scott has announced her return to fiction writing. The billionaire philanthropist revealed Saturday that she will self-publish her third…
Entertainment Gina Prince-Bythewood Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Details of African Fantasy Epic at Martha’s Vineyard Festival August 9, 2026 Director and Star Debut Exclusive Footage at Film Festival Opening Night Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and lead actress Thuso Mbedu presented never-before-seen clips from the upcoming African fantasy film “Children of…
Entertainment Danny DeVito-Produced Heist Comedy Drag Secures International Sales Deal August 8, 2026 Blue Finch Films has secured international sales rights, outside North America, for the heist thriller comedy “Drag” from directors Greg Yagolnitzer and Raviv Ullman. The U.K. sales and distribution company…
Entertainment The Last House Ending Explained: Netflix’s New Sci-Fi Thriller Locks a Family Inside Their Home August 8, 2026 Netflix just released a claustrophobic sci-fi thriller that poses a terrifying question: What happens when you and your neighbors become prisoners in your own homes? The Last House, directed by…
Entertainment Beninese Director Aymar Esse Explores Trans Identity in Senegal Through World Premiere at Locarno Film Festival August 7, 2026 Aymar Esse, a Beninese director, brings his latest work to the international stage with the world premiere of “My Father’s Kora” (“La Kora de Mon Père”) at the Locarno Film…
Entertainment Melissa Rauch Returns as 60-Foot Monster in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Episode 3 August 7, 2026 Magical Multiverse Takes Center Stage The third episode of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe plunges viewers into a world where magic replaces science, and Melissa Rauch delivers a scene-stealing…
Entertainment Saudi-Led Consortium Completes $55 Billion Acquisition of Electronic Arts August 5, 2026 A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has completed its $55 billion acquisition of video game publisher Electronic Arts, marking the largest leveraged buyout in corporate history. The…