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TikTok Awards Debut in Hollywood Despite Technical Glitches

The seams were showing at times at the first TikTok Awards held Thursday night the Hollywood Palladium and live streaming on TikTok and Tubi. But producers, presenters and winners soldiered on with few hitches. The event didn’t take itself too seriously to begin with — with

‘Last Samurai Standing’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix

Netflix has greenlit a second season of “Last Samurai Standing,” the Japanese period-action series that has become a global streaming hit since its debut. Set during Japan’s Meiji period in the late 19th century, “Last Samurai Standing” follows 292 samurai warriors who gather

Colombia Boosts Tax Incentive CINA to Record Amount for 2026

After a bumper year that saw major projects shooting in Colombia, including Seasons 2 of BBC/AMC’s “The Night Manager” and Netflix’s mega epic series “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” Colombia’s Film Commission at Proimágenes Colombia has increased its CINA incentive to $90

Sony to Acquire Control of Peanuts in $457 Million Deal

Sony is paying more than a few peanuts to get majority ownership of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts franchise featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown and more. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) announced that they entered into a definitive agreement

Jelly Roll Receives Full Pardon in Tennessee for Past Crimes

Country music star Jelly Roll has been granted a full pardon from Governor Bill Lee in Tennessee for his past crimes. The singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was among 33 people who received pardons from Lee on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. The 41-year-old

Apple TV Orders Will Poulter Series ‘Beat the Reaper’

Apple TV has picked up the dramedy “Beat the Reaper,” based on the novel by Josh Bazell and starring Emmy nominee Will Poulter (“Black Mirror,” “The Bear”), who is also executive producer. Sam Catlin (“Sugar,” “Preacher,” “Breaking Bad”) is showrunner and executive producer,

‘Sinners’ Leads Black Reel Awards Nominees

Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster vampire movie “Sinners” is the most-nominated film at the 26th annual Black Reel Awards. The Warner Bros. film earned a record-breaking 21 nominations, the most in the Black Reel Awards’ history, including nods for outstanding film, outstanding

Netflix Hires ESPN’s Elle Duncan as Its First Sports Anchor

Netflix execs used to dismiss the idea that they would acquire live sports rights. Now the world’s biggest premium streamer — which has deals with the NFL, MLB, the Women’s World Cup, WWE and more — has tapped its first on-air sports host: ESPN anchor Elle Duncan. Duncan, known

Harrison Ford to Receive 2026 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award

Harrison Ford, the man behind Han Solo and Indiana Jones, will be the recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award. Considered the show’s highest honor, it recognizes Ford’s legendary career as one of Hollywood’s most successful actors. He will be presented with the union’s