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Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Brad Pitt Declares Indie Cinema "Strong as the '90s" – and Dog Co-Actors Are the New Oscars

Candy Voss, Washington desk

At the San Sebastian Film Festival, Brad Pitt extolled the indie film scene, comparing it to the hey‑day '90s, while casually praising his canine co‑star. The press conference turned into a bizarre love‑letter to t…

Politics · 23 September 2026

Trump Launches ‘Security First’ Press Ban, Promises Snipers at the White House

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

The president’s latest legal gambit sees a press ban backed by a promise of snipers and drones, sparking court battles that could leave journalists wondering if the White House is now a reality‑TV set.

Entertainment · 23 September 2026

J.Crew’s Barn Jacket Blitz: 160 Celebrities, One Shirt, and a National Identity Crisis

Candy Voss, Washington desk

J.Crew’s Barn Jacket campaign, meant to celebrate four decades of denim‑inspired nostalgia, has exploded into a star‑studded frenzy, gathering 160 famous faces—including Spike Lee, Chance the Rapper, and Scottie…

Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Bowen Yang’s Lincolnian Laughter Propels Oh, Mary! to Sell‑Out Heights; Titanic’s Final Bow Surfaces Record Ticket Sales

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Bowen Yang's debut as Mary Todd Lincoln catapulted 'Oh, Mary!' to sell‑out status, while the final week of 'Titanique' saw ticket sales surge to a record high, leaving Broadway's future as bright as a Fourth‑of‑Jul…

Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Robert Eggers' Romeo and Juliet: Focus Features Snatches the Script in a Bidding Blitz

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Robert Eggers, famed for Nosferatu and the forthcoming Werwulf, is set to tackle a fresh take on Romeo and Juliet, and Focus Features has just outbid rivals to secure the rights in a cinematic bidding war.

Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Sony Secures The Surgeon, Promises ‘Cutting Edge’ Deals at TIFF

June Harrow, Washington desk

In a move that has the film‑industry press scrambling for a surgical cure, Sony Pictures announced it has secured the North American and select foreign rights to Michelle Yeoh’s thriller ‘The Surgeon.’ The deal,…

Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Netflix's Crew Mates: 'Crew Girl' and 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' Sail Onward

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Netflix has proven to be an exceptional ocean voyage for two of its youthful dramas, as 'Crew Girl' and 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' both maintain favorable positions on the Netflix ode to viewership: the Top Ten l…

Technology · 23 September 2026

Premiere's Android Debut: Free Editing, Paid AI, No Creative Cloud Needed

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

Adobe has finally extended its flagship video editor to Android phones, offering a free, no‑CC account edition, though its AI‑powered tools remain behind a paywall.

Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Disney's Corporate Circus: Taff Takes the Spotlight, Baldzicki Joins the Parade

Candy Voss, Washington desk

On October 4, Disney’s global licensing and publishing will be folded into its studios arm, while parks merchandise and the beloved Disney Stores stay in the experiences division. Cathleen Taff will be elevated to pres…