ENTERTAINMENT
Duffer Brothers Negotiating Potential Exit from Netflix, Expected to Move to Paramount
SummaryThe Duffer Brothers are reportedly in talks for a massive deal with ParamountThey will continue with their current Netflix projects, including the final season of Stranger ThingsThis move signals a new creative chapter for the brothers, focusing on tentpole filmsIn a seismic shift for the entertainment industry, Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of Netflix's cultural juggernaut Stranger Things, are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a massive overall deal with Paramount. While representatives for all parties have not yet officially commented, numerous reports from top-tier Hollywood outlets indicate that the deal is in its final stages.The potential move is significant for both the Duffer Brothers and Paramount. The deal would see the brothers focus on creating both series and...
Lady Gaga’s Debut Teased in ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Part 2 Trailer
SummaryThe new trailer for Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 is out nowIt hints at a dark new mystery, a prophecy, and a campus stalkerThe trailer also teases Lady Gaga's debut as a new characterNetflix has released the official trailer for Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 has been released, providing a first look at the final four episodes of the season. The new trailer and synopsis confirm that Wednesday's return to Nevermore Academy won't be easy. She's now grappling with a new principal, a dangerous campus stalker, and a prophecy she must avert to save her friend, Enid. The trailer shows Wednesday struggling with her psychic powers and reopening a dark chapter in her family's history that has direct ties to her old nemesis, Tyler.Season 2, which was split into two parts, sees an impressive lineup of...
LW Entertainment and Qubic Pictures Have Plans To Turn ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Into an Anime
SummaryLW Entertainment and Qubic Pictures have plans to develop an anime of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s' celebrated musical, The Phantom of the OperaThe project appears to be part of LW Entertainment’s broader portfolio of adaptations and cross-media venturesLW Entertainment has revealed plans to develop an anime adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera musical, joining forces with Qubic Pictures to reimagine Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated stage production. The project appears to be part of LW Entertainment’s broader portfolio of adaptations and cross-media ventures, which also includes film and publishing initiatives based on Webber’s works.Qubic Pictures, headed by veteran producer Justin Leach - known for projects such as Star Wars: Visions and Netflix’s Eden and Leviathan - will collaborate...
‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ Announces Ending Theme by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada
SummaryThe ending theme for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will be performed by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada"JANE DOE," is a collaboration between the two artists and will be released as a double single on September 24, 2025Following the announcement of Kenshi Yonezu’s opening theme “IRIS OUT” for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, a new teaser has revealed the film’s ending theme: “JANE DOE,” a collaboration between Yonezu and Hikaru Utada. The song, composed by Yonezu and performed by both artists, marks a rare and highly anticipated pairing of two of Japan’s most influential singer-songwriters. According to Yonezu, Utada’s melancholic yet breezy vocal tone was the perfect match for the track’s emotional depth, while Utada described the collaboration as a creative challenge that p...
Beyoncé Is Officially an Emmy Winner
SummaryBeyoncé won her first Emmy for Outstanding Costumes for Netflix's Beyoncé BowlThe special featured costumes from her Cowboy Carter album, bringing her halfway to EGOT statusThe award was for her work as a costume designerBeyoncé has officially secured her first Emmy Award, winning for her work as a costume designer on the Netflix special, Beyoncé Bowl. The juried award, announced by the Television Academy, honors her in the category of Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming. She wins the Emmy alongside fellow costume Shiona Turini as well as assistant costume designers Erica Rice and Molly Peters, costume supervisor Chelsea Staebell and head of workroom Timothy White.The special, which aired as a Christmas Day NFL halftime show on Netflix, has been dubb...
Mark Ruffalo Leads New HBO Max Crime Drama ‘Task’ in Official Trailer
SummaryMark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent in the new HBO Max crime drama, TaskFrom the creator of Mare of Easttown, the show premieres on September 7The trailer hints at a personal connection between the agent and a family-man robberHBO Max has released the official trailer for Task, a new crime drama starring Emmy-winner Mark Ruffalo. From Brad Ingelsby, the Emmy-nominated creator of Mare of Easttown, the seven-episode limited series is set to premiere on September 7.The show’s official synopsis reads: "Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Ruffalo) heads a task force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Tom Pelphrey)." The series promises a gritty, character-driven story that delves into the moral complexities of law,...
Timothée Chalamet Will Achieve Greatness at Any Cost in Trailer for Josh Safdie’s ‘Marty Supreme’
SummaryA24 released the trailer for Josh Safdie's sports drama, Marty Supreme, starring Timothée ChalametChalamet plays a table tennis champion struggling with personal sacrifices for the sportThe film, also featuring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, the Creator, premieres December 25A24 has debuted the official trailer for Josh Safdie's upcoming sports drama, Marty Supreme.The film stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a table tennis player loosely based on American champion Marty Reisman. Its trailer begins with Marty in an expensive hotel suite and ringing up a movie star, played by Gwyneth Paltrow. The visual continues to depict the difficult sacrifices Marty has to make in his pursuit of greatness, which includes the need to justify the popularity of the sport and losing out on his perso...
Noah Centineo Cast as Young ‘John Rambo’ in New Prequel
Millennium Media is actively developing a prequel to the classic Rambo franchise, titled John Rambo, with rising star Noah Centineo attached to play the iconic character made famous by Sylvester Stallone. Jalmari Helander is set to direct the film with writing duo Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani attached for the script.The film will explore the origin story of John Rambo during his time as an elite Green Beret in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. This new take is a significant departure from the original films, as it aims to delve into the psychological and physical journey that shaped Rambo into the tormented veteran we first met in 1982's First Blood.This casting has sparked considerable debate, as Centineo is best known for his roles in romantic comedies like the To All the Boys I...
Official Trailer for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5 Keeps the Mystery Alive
SummaryThe Only Murders in the Building trio returns to investigate the suspicious death of the doorman, LesterThe trailer hints at a larger conspiracy involving powerful billionaires and old-school mobsters with the Season 5 premiering on September 9The core cast is back, with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez joined by new additions and returning guestsAfter the dramatic events of Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building, Charles, Oliver and Mabel are back for another mystery in the Arconia. A new official trailer and synopsis for Season 5 have been released, giving fans a glimpse into what's next for the trio.The new season is set to premiere on September 9 on Hulu and Disney+, with the first three episodes dropping at once, followed by weekly releases. The trailer reveals th...
‘Shrek 5’ Receives Delayed Release Date
SummaryShrek 5 has been delayed to June 30, 2027, from its original December 2026 slotThe move avoids competing with major holiday blockbusters like Avengers: DoomsdayThe core voice cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz is confirmed to be returningThe release of Shrek 5 has been pushed back half a year to mid-2027, marking the second time the highly anticipated sequel has been delayed. While this news may be disappointing for fans, the move appears to be a calculated and strategic decision by Universal and DreamWorks to ensure the film's success in a fiercely competitive box office landscape.The original December 2026 release date was set to place the film in a crowded holiday season, forcing it to compete directly with blockbuster heavyweights such as Marvel's Avengers: Doomsd...
Paramount Strikes Exclusive $7.7 Billion USD Media Rights Deal With UFC
SummaryUFC's content moves exclusively to Paramount+ starting in 2026, ending the PPV modelThe exclusive seven-year deal is valued at $7.7 billion, a major win for the UFCThe agreement makes all fights more affordable and accessible to a wider audienceThe recent announcement of an exclusive seven-year, $7.7 billion USD deal between Paramount and the UFC marks a seismic shift in the world of sports broadcasting. Starting in 2026, the era of paying a premium for individual UFC events will come to an end, as the entire fight catalog—including all numbered events and Fight Nights—moves exclusively to Paramount+. Select marquee fights will also be simulcast on CBS, offering unprecedented access to the sport.This deal is a decisive strategic maneuver for both organizations. For the UFC, the move...
Dear Summer Festival Gears Up For D.C. Stop This Weekend
On August 16, Washington, D.C. will be blessed with the vibes of one of the top gathering destinations of the year in Dear Summer Festival.
