ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryThe Apothecary Diaries confirms Season 3, airing in split cours from October 2026 to spring 2027.An original anime film has also been announced, featuring Norihiro Naganuma as director and will premiere in December 2026.The Apothecary Diarieshas officially confirmed a third season and an original anime film, expanding the popular adaptation of Natsu Hyuuga’s light novel series. The official announcement revealed that Season 3 will air in split cours, with the first part debuting in October 2026 and the second scheduled for spring 2027.Produced by OLM and TOHO Animation, the anime has steadily grown in acclaim since its debut in fall 2023, followed by a second season in winter 2025, each spanning 24 episodes. The series, which follows the sharp-witted apothecary Maomao as she navigat...

SummaryVince Gilligan's new series, Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn, premieres on Apple TV on November 7The dark sci-fi series follows Carol, "the most miserable person on Earth," who must save the world from an epidemic of forced happinessThe two-season show is the Breaking Bad creator's first project outside that universeApple TV has debuted the official trailer for Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus, starring Better Call Saul staple Rhea Seehorn.Despite Gilligan and Seehorn’s involvement in the Breaking Bad universe, Pluribus is actually not part of that world. Instead, the series sees Seehorn as Carol who is described as “the most miserable person on Earth.” Her job? “[S]ave the world from happiness.”The trailer itself doesn’t share any further details, except for suggestio...

SummaryThe two-hour Stranger Things Season 5 finale is reportedly planned for a rare theatrical debut in the US on New Year’s EveThe Duffer Brothers pushed for the big-screen event to create a communal viewing experience and ensure high-quality sound and pictureThe finale will drop day-and-date on Netflix at 8 p.m. EST, concluding a rollout that starts November 26Stranger Things is reportedly eyeing a rare big-screen bow for a Netflix series finale.Reports claim the two-hour Season 5 capper is planned to screen in US theaters on New Year’s Eve, day-and-date with Netflix. International theatrical plans remain unclear; early chatter centers on the US, with potential for additional territories to materialize if demand surges. AMC Theatres is expected to be a key partner, with additional chain...

SummaryThe Sopranos creator David Chase is developing an HBO thriller series titled Project: MKUltraThe series will focus on Sidney Gottlieb, the chemist and spymaster who headed the CIA's controversial MKUltra programThe show will be a supernatural drama based on John Lisle’s book, Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRADavid Chase, creator of The Sopranos, is developing an HBO thriller series based on the CIA’s controversial MKUltra program.THR reports that if Project: MKUltra receives the green light, Chase’s return to HBO will focus on Sidney Gottlieb, the chemist and spymaster who headed the project for the agency. HBO describes the show as “a dramatic thriller centered on the infamous chemist and spymaster Sidney Gottlieb, often known as The Black S...

SummaryNetflix dropped the trailer for Being Eddie, an Angus Wall-directed documentary on comedian and actor Eddie MurphyThe film explores Murphy's nearly 50-year career, explosive charisma, and unique path that avoided Hollywood's pitfallsIt features interviews with comedy legends and colleagues, including Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Jamie FoxxNetflix has dropped the trailer for Being Eddie, the Angus Wall-directed documentary film focusing on legendary comedian and actor Eddie Murphy. The docu chronicles his journey to success, the longevity of his career and becoming a family man — all the while ensuring he doesn’t entertain the pitfalls of Hollywood.In addition to interviews with Murphy himself, colleagues and friends such as Arsenio Hall, Brian Grazer, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, ...

SummaryAmazon MGM Studios acquired full creative control of the James Bond franchise from EON Productions for a surprisingly low reported cash price of $20 million USDThe acquisition price is dramatically lower than the rumored $1 billion USD valuation, suggesting the deal includes undisclosed incentives like stock options or profit-sharingThe deal marks the end of the long-time producers' creative oversight and signals a new, corporate-driven era for the 007 franchiseAmazon MGM Studios has secured full creative control of the monumental James Bond franchise for a surprisingly low initial cash payment. A new earnings report filed by EON Productions, the long-time stewards of 007, revealed that Amazon paid just $20 million USD for the rights to the spy franchise and its related assets.This ...

SummaryAri Aster's contemporary Western, Eddington, will debut exclusively on HBO Max on November 14The film, set in May 2020, focuses on a fierce political standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayorThe star-studded ensemble cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, and Emma StoneA highly anticipated feature from A24 and visionary director Ari Aster is setting its premiere date, bringing a powerhouse cast to the small screen. The new film, Eddington, which was both written and directed by Aster, will make its exclusive U.S. streaming debut on HBO Max on Friday, November 14. For those who prefer the traditional television experience, the movie is scheduled to air on the HBO linear channel the following night, Saturday, November 15.The contemporary Western thriller pro...

SummaryThe R-rated hit movie Sinners is returning to IMAX theaters for one week, starting October 30The film, starring Michael B. Jordan, was a major box office success upon its April releaseThis IMAX re-release is timed perfectly for HalloweenSinners, the R-rated box office hit, is returning to IMAX theaters just in time for Halloween.Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, Sinners is set for a one-week re-release in select theaters and locations starting on October 30. This marks the film's second IMAX re-release.Upon its release in April, Sinners debuted with an impressive $48 million USD at the domestic box office, making it the biggest opening for an original film. The movie has since accumulated $278 million USD in North America and $366 million USD globally against ...

SummaryNetflix has acquired exclusive global rights to develop the popular board game CATAN across film, TV, animation, and gamesThe projects are based on the game's core theme: surviving on a fictional island by trading, building, and settlingProduction is underway, with the creators aiming to bring the intense strategy and drama of the game to both new and "hardcore 'Settlers'" globallyNetflix has secured exclusive global rights to develop CATAN across films and TV, spanning live-action, animation, scripted and unscripted formats, with video games also in the mix.Production is set under asmodee’s Darren Kyman, Catan Studio’s Pete Fenlon, and brothers Guido and Benjamin Teuber, with Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment attached. The projects are based on Klaus Teuber's CATAN, where players ar...

SummaryHBO Max raised subscription prices across all three tiers, with the Premium plan seeing the steepest increase of $2 USD to $22.99 USD monthlyThe price hike is effective immediately for new subscribers, with existing customers seeing the change applied on or after November 20, 2025The company justified the increase by citing the platform's content value, amidst an industry-wide trend of rising streaming costsHBO Max has announced another major subscription price increase, effective immediately for new subscribers. This marks the third time in three years that the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service has raised its prices, reflecting a broader trend of streaming platforms prioritizing profitability.The hike affects all three subscription tiers. The Basic With Ads plan increases by...