Entertainment

Entertainment · 22 October 2026

Disney+ and Hulu Greenlight Glee Reboot, Turning Disney’s Boardrooms into a Full‑On Show Choir

Lina Okoro, World desk

Streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu have ordered a reboot of the musical dramedy Glee, promising fresh harmonies and a flood of nostalgic glitter for fans and skeptics alike.

Entertainment · 21 October 2026

Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie Team on Untitled Thriller Set for Late 2027

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Denzel Washington will star and Christopher McQuarrie will direct an untitled thriller greenlit by United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios, slated for a late‑2027 release, with both studios keeping the title and stor…

Entertainment · 21 October 2026

Netflix Cuts Costs, Keeps Profits, and Still Feels the Chill of 1,000 Layoffs

Candy Voss, Washington desk

In 2026, Netflix met Wall Street’s revenue expectations and nudged its bottom line ahead of schedule, all while trimming its staff by a thousand. The streaming giant’s future looks bright on paper, but a looming ad�…

Entertainment · 21 October 2026

Paley Center’s Board Gets a Hollywood Power‑Trip: Skydance, Mattel, Meta and More Join the Ranks

Noor Hale, World desk

The Paley Center for Media adds David Ellison, Roger Lynch, Dina Powell McCormick, Chris Winfrey and Harvey Mason Jr. to its board of trustees and Los Angeles board of governors, creating a star‑studded lineup.

Entertainment · 20 October 2026

Jon Stewart Signs Two-Year Deal to Host 'The Daily Show' Through 2028

Tariq Bell, World desk

Jon Stewart has signed a new two-year contract with Comedy Central, remaining as a part-time host and executive producer of The Daily Show through 2028.

Entertainment · 19 October 2026

Julia Louis‑Dreyfus and Co‑Stars Miss the Mark in ‘Other Desert Cities’ Revival

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Broadway’s revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s politically charged family drama, starring Julia Louis‑Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Lily Rabe and Joe Keery, received mixed reviews, with critics calling it uneven,…

Entertainment · 19 October 2026

Holmes’ Home Tour Turns Blockbuster: $15m Documentary Opens on 855 Screens, Beats Fahrenheit 9/11

Celia Marsh, London desk

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s nearly three‑hour documentary "You Can See Everything" opened to $15 million on 855 screens, the biggest North‑American documentary debut since Fahrenheit 9/11 in 2004. The f…

Entertainment · 19 October 2026

Brazilian Spy‑Master‑Director Kleber Mendonça Filho Takes the Helm of Marrakech’s Atlas Workshops

Tariq Bell, World desk

Kleber Mendonça Filho, acclaimed for his film "The Secret Agent," has been appointed patron of the Marrakech Film Festival’s 9th Atlas Workshops, where 30 projects will be selected for development.

Entertainment · 18 October 2026

Street Fighter Lands a $13 Million Uppercut While Whalefall Takes a Dive

Noor Hale, World desk

Street Fighter opened with $13 million, outpacing You Can See Everything’s $5.5 million and leaving the whale‑themed Whalefall at the bottom of the box‑office rankings.