Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a federal lawsuit against Dish Network, alleging that the company’s new Sling TV “Passes” breach their distribution agreements and threaten the traditional subscription model for pay television. The complaint, filed September 9 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claims... Read More »
Paramount Studios announced that “Star Trek” will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026 with new programming, special events, and partnerships. The commemorations will begin January 1 with a float in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, and continue throughout the year under the theme “Space for Everybody.” A highlight of... Read More »
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group and several affiliated companies, accusing them of using unlawful methods to buy hundreds of thousands of tickets to major live events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and reselling them at higher prices. The complaint was filed Monday in... Read More »
Apple TV+ will premiere Mr. Scorsese, a five-part documentary series from director Rebecca Miller, on October 17. The series offers an in-depth look at the life and work of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese, drawing from exclusive access to his private archives and interviews with the director, his family, and... Read More »
Eddie Murphy has confirmed that a Donkey movie is in development, expanding the Shrek universe with a new storyline centered on the beloved character. Production on the spinoff is set to begin in September. Murphy shared the update during a July 29 interview with ScreenRant while promoting his upcoming film... Read More »
A New Mexico judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin against local prosecutors and law enforcement officials over their handling of the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of the film Rust. Judge Casey Fitch issued the ruling last Tuesday, stating the case had seen no significant... Read More »
A former Netflix attorney has filed a civil lawsuit against the company and two of its senior labor relations executives, alleging she was terminated after reporting workplace discrimination and misconduct. Nhu-Y Phan, who served as Counsel for Labor Relations, filed the complaint on July 21 in Los Angeles County Superior... Read More »
Paramount Pictures and its parent company, Paramount Global, are facing two lawsuits filed by former employees who allege they were subjected to ongoing sexual harassment, abuse, and retaliation by a senior executive, while the company allegedly failed to act on multiple warning signs. The civil complaints, filed separately in Los... Read More »
Season 2 Arrives in Two Parts, Starting August 6 Netflix has officially renewed Wednesday for a third season, ahead of the gothic comedy’s Season 2 premiere on August 6. The hit series, which stars Jenna Ortega as the deadpan antihero from the Addams Family universe, has become one of the... Read More »
Katie Holmes will reunite with longtime collaborator Joshua Jackson in Happy Hours, a new film trilogy she is set to write, direct, and star in. Production on the first installment begins later this summer in New York City, with the remaining two films expected to follow in close succession. The... Read More »
A physician based in Santa Monica has pleaded guilty to four felony counts of unlawful ketamine distribution in a federal case tied to the 2023 death of actor Matthew Perry. Dr. Salvador Plasencia entered the plea on Wednesday in the Central District of California. His sentencing is scheduled for December... Read More »
Harco National Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit in federal court against actor Justin Baldoni, his company Wayfarer Studios, and others, seeking a ruling that it is not obligated to provide insurance coverage in connection with Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims related to the film It Ends With Us. The... Read More »
The Television Academy announced nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards on Tuesday morning, following a record-breaking turnout of voting members. Hosted by Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song, the live presentation highlighted a strong showing from Apple TV+ and HBO Max, with Severance and The Studio leading their respective categories. Apple... Read More »
Fresh off the success of Wicked, director Jon M. Chu is already working on his next high-profile project: a live-action Hot Wheels movie. Warner Bros. Pictures and Mattel announced the collaboration this week, with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Chu’s own Electric Somewhere producing. Writers Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier,... Read More »
The “Night at the Museum” franchise is coming back to life. 20th Century Studios has begun developing a reimagined installment of the beloved family series, with screenwriter Tripper Clancy tapped to write the script. The project will be produced by Shawn Levy and Dan Levine of 21 Laps Entertainment, the... Read More »
