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‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Live-Action Series Set at BBC Studios, Kadokawa and Wheel in Motion

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‘Sicko’ Director on Why Gory Kazakh ‘Parasite’ ‘Not as Violent as Life Itself’: ‘Life Has Much More to Be Afraid Of’

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France TV Distribution Lands ‘Building Paris,’ a Documentary Offering an Immersive View of the City of Light’s Iconic Monuments (EXCLUSIVE)

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‘Gone,’ ‘Tip Toe’ Star David Morrissey on Relying on Gut Instinct: ‘Analysis Can Be Paralysis Sometimes’

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Jon Stewart Slams Fighter Josh Hokit as a ‘F—ing A–hole’ For Saying ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ at UFC Freedom 250

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India’s All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Launches Green Doc Fund (EXCLUSIVE)

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Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’

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Neymar Jr. Partners With FlareFlow on 16-Title AI Microdrama Franchise

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Inside APOS 2026: AI, Microdramas and the Future of Asian Streaming Take Center Stage in Bali

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RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok Minis With 20 Originals

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Emmy Predictions: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an Overdue Vince Gilligan Lead the Field

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Music Industry Moves: Mýa Signs With WME

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Ian McKellen Roasted Trump on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set by Shouting ‘Mar-a-Lago!’ When Told to Hate What Magneto Is Destroying

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‘The Daily Show’ Star Jordan Klepper on What He’s Learned About Americans From Doing His ‘Fingers the Pulse’ Specials: ‘Cultural Norms Have Shifted Pretty Drastically’

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amfAR to Honor Artist Marina Abramović (EXCLUSIVE)

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West Wilson Leaves ‘Summer House’ for Season 11 After Contract Not Renewed

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Clashing Over ‘Indiana Jones’: Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg ‘Were Not 100% on Board’ With ‘Crystal Skull’ and Fought George Lucas Over Adding Aliens

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These Coffee Subscription Services Make the Perfect Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift

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Disney+ Greenlights Fantasy Animated Series ‘Journey’ With Obamas’ Higher Ground Producing

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Last-Minute Gifts Delivered in Time for Father’s Day: From Craft Beer Subscriptions and Cooking Classes to an ESPN+ Membership

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Ariana Grande Pitched Judy Garland ‘Get Happy/Happy Days’ Duet on ‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’ Over Zoom

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How Actors From Penélope Cruz to Brad Pitt Could Score Multiple Oscar Nods in the Same Race

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LISTEN: ‘Disclosure Day’ Adds to Summer Box Office Momentum; Why Fox is Buying Roku

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David Boreanaz on Taking On Iconic Role of Jim Rockford in ‘The Rockford Files’: ‘My Attitude Is “How Can I Make James Garner Proud?”’

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Hulu Legal Drama ‘Conviction’ Casts Linda Emond, Zainab Jah, Ashley Zukerman, Jose Zuniga (EXCLUSIVE)

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MiniMax Launches All-in-One AI Video Generator Hub at Shanghai Film Festival: ‘Creative Direction and Aesthetic Judgment Must Ultimately Be Left to Humans’

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Spain’s Animayo Gran Canaria Awards Top Prizes to Family-Themed ’18 Months’ and ‘Because Today is Saturday’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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BTS Sets Slate of Book Releases, Including Korean Cookbook and Lyric Breakdown Collection

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CMX Cinemas Acquires iPic Locations in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Maryland and New Jersey

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Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ as an Elf

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Cash Money and No Limit Records Team Up for Arena Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile and More (EXCLUSIVE)

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Derek Yee on Mentoring Young Hong Kong Directors at Shanghai Forum: ‘Stay Positive’

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Adam McKay on Producing the Climate Documentary ‘Just Look Up’ and Why the Democrats Are ‘Corrupt From Head to Toe’

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Why All FX Series Are Now Simultaneously Premiering on Linear Network and Streaming on Hulu – Just in Time for Emmys Noms (EXCLUSIVE)

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Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman and ‘SNL U.K.’s’ Hammed Animashaun Lend Voices to ‘The Baddies’ Adaptation

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Bows at No. 1, Becoming Her 15th Hot 100 Topper

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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Hits $676 Million Globally, Propels Franchise Past $1 Billion Mark

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AEW Partners With ‘The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience,’ Show to Debut in West End This Fall

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Guillermo del Toro, Kris Bowers and More Elected to Expanded 60-Member Film Academy Board of Governors

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From Watch Parties With USWNT Players to Los Angeles Food Tours, Airbnb Hosts World Cup Community Events Across the Country

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Horror Podcast ‘Creepy’ Acquired by Be Afraid Media; Host Jon Grilz Set to Lead Be Afraid Podcast Network (EXCLUSIVE)

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Lesley Manville Always Reads Reviews: ‘If You Don’t Like Me Then You Don’t Like Me. I’m Not Gonna Give Up’

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Cecilia Yip, Rebecca Li Manxuan Tackle Female Roles, Career Pivots at Shanghai’s Kering Women in Motion Forum

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New AI Content Coalition from Netflix Alum Victoria Furniss Launches With Disney, New York Times and Adobe on Board

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Writes New Song for Live-Action ‘Moana,’ Titled ‘Along the Way,’ Featuring Both ‘Moana’ Actresses

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Noah Hawley’s 26 Keys Names Mia Ammer as EVP of Marketing and Public Relations (EXCLUSIVE)

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‘The Four Seasons’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix

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‘Stranger Things’ Creators Matt and Ross Duffer Set New Movie for 2028 at Paramount

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Variety to Honor Matthew McConaughey With the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland

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Substack Unveils Sponsorship Program Teaming Advertisers With Newsletter Authors

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