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Jenny Groom Swaps ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Desk for Head of MGM Alternative at Amazon

Sam Orbit, World desk

Former BBC Studios and NBCUniversal executive Jenny Groom, who most recently served as EVP of Unscripted Development at BBC Studios (producer of Dancing with the Stars), has been appointed head of MGM Alternative at Amaz…

Entertainment · 2 days ago

Jennifer Lawrence Turns Instagram Into Panem‑Style Voting Ground

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Jennifer Lawrence used her Hunger Games three‑finger salute on Instagram, linking to Vote.org to urge her 8.7 million followers to vote on Election Day.

Entertainment · 3 days ago

Blumhouse Atomic: Horror Titans Rebrand with a Nuclear‑Flavored Name

Candy Voss, Washington desk

James Wan and Jason Blum announced that their merged horror entities, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, will now operate under the umbrella name Blumhouse Atomic, while each label retains its own creative team.

Entertainment · 3 days ago

Sony and Lionsgate Team Up to Turn Naruto Into a Live‑Action Film

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Sony and Lionsgate have greenlit a live‑action Naruto film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with Sony co‑financing and Lionsgate handling distribution. Production is set to begin in spring 2027.

Entertainment · 3 days ago

Mckenna Grace Says No Nudity, Still Dreaming of Disney Princess Roles

Candy Voss, Washington desk

The young star told Cosmopolitan she turns down any role that requires nudity, saying her goal is to become a Disney princess, a stance she reiterated while promoting the upcoming "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapin…

Entertainment · 3 days ago

HBO Extends ‘Youth’ Into Season Two, Because 50‑Year‑Old Divorcee Alex Still Can’t Find a Stable Wi‑Fi Signal

Candy Voss, Washington desk

HBO has ordered a second season of Sharon Horgan’s comedy ‘Youth’ less than 24 hours after the first‑season finale. The series follows 50‑year‑old literary agent Alex, a divorcee juggling love, caring for a…

Entertainment · 4 days ago

Jack Lowden's Scottish Swagger Fuzzes Up the Bond Franchise: Speculation Runs Amok

Lina Okoro, World desk

Jack Lowden, the charismatic star of 'Slow Horses', has ignited a flurry of gossip in the movie industry as he is rumored to be in the running for the role of James Bond. The speculation has even led to a secondary marke…

Entertainment · 4 days ago

Netflix’s London office trims the fat, leaving a VP’s desk as the only thing still occupied by a nameplate

Celia Marsh, London desk

Netflix’s London headquarters shed 2‑3% of its staff, including Production VP Anna Mallett, as the streamer’s global reshuffle ripples across the pond.

Entertainment · 4 days ago

SNL’s Global Spin‑Offs: UK’s Royal Roast Meets Korea’s Dental Sitcom

Iris Quay, London desk

The first-ever international SNL spin‑off lands in Seoul as the 30‑minute sitcom “The Smile Clinic,” while SNL U.K. carves its niche with royal jibes and the sketch “Nigerian Wicked,” showing the format’s w…