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Entertainment · 3 October 2026

George Cheeks to Steer Skydance’s New Streaming Armada

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Following the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, George Cheeks is set to oversee the combined entity's television and streaming operations, with both Paramount+ and HBO Max brands remaining intact.

Entertainment · 3 October 2026

Sony Bids for Battlefield: Will the Cameras Shoot More Than Tanks?

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Sony is locked in a blockbuster battle to acquire a feature film version of the video game ‘Battlefield,’ with Christopher McQuarrie set to write, direct, and produce, while Jordan may star and produce. The studio’…

Entertainment · 3 October 2026

Kennedy Center Honors Crash Into Capital One Arena: From Highbrow to Hoops in One Night

Candy Voss, Washington desk

The 49th Kennedy Center Honors will be staged at Capital One Arena after a two‑year renovation forces the historic venue shut, sparking a clash of cultured glitter and sports‑arena flash.

Entertainment · 3 October 2026

Verity Surges Past Digger: Hollywood's Book‑to‑Film Boom Hits $4.5M Previews

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’ eclipses the new ‘Digger’ adaptation in preview sales, with $4.5M against $1.2M, signalling Hollywood’s appetite for tear‑jerker thrillers.

Entertainment · 3 October 2026

The Watcher Returns: After Four Years, Netflix Decides to Finally Let the Cameras Roll

Candy Voss, Washington desk

After a record four-year pause, Netflix greenlights filming for the second season of The Watcher, bringing back the original cast for a new run set to shoot in New York this fall.

Entertainment · 3 October 2026

Netflix Declares HBCU Victory, 'A Different World' Rides the Wave to Season Two

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Netflix has renewed the reboot of the 80s‑90s sitcom 'A Different World' for a second season, sending the new generation of Hillman College students back for more hijinks.

Entertainment · 2 October 2026

BBC’s ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Becomes Nation’s Most Watched Betrayal, 9m Tune In to Spot the Backstabbers

Celia Marsh, London desk

BBC’s new reality series “Celebrity Traitors” pulled nearly 9 million viewers for its season‑2 debut, setting a record for the format and proving the public’s appetite for televised treason.

Entertainment · 2 October 2026

Bradley Cooper to Command the G.I. Joe Reboot – Because Someone Had to Put a Hollywood Star in a Suit of Steel

Noor Hale, World desk

Bradley Cooper has signed on to lead a new Paramount G.I. Joe film, with Danny McBride at the helm. The partnership promises a fresh, irreverent take on the iconic toy line, but insiders say the script still needs a few…

Entertainment · 2 October 2026

Neagley: Space-Time 'Reachers' Delight, 'Science' Gets into the Frame at Prime Meridian

Sam Orbit, World desk

The world's science community is abuzz as the cosmic connection of 'Reacher' and 'Neagley' takes center stage, bringing a touch of elegance and stardom. The satirical update reveals TV fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting…