Hayden Panettiere death ruled accidental overdose as South Carolina police close investigation
The Greenville Police Department closed the case after a coroner's report attributed the actress's death to an accidental overdose.
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96; Gregory Nava mourns as biopic moves forward
The labor leader and United Farm Workers co-founder died Wednesday, drawing tributes including from Becky G.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Paramount sets David Bruckner to direct Smile 3, with Parker Finn moving to Possession remake
Franchise creator Parker Finn stays on as producer while Nick Antosca writes the third installment.
Variety · +8 outlets
First reactions to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping call prequel the franchise's Rogue One
The sixth film, starring Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, opens in theaters Nov. 30.
Variety · +13 outlets
Disney lays off 100 to 200 staff in Experiences division, mostly at Imagineering
The cuts hit the unit covering theme parks, resorts and cruise lines.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Paris Jackson calls estate executor John Branca's $109M fee request offensive, seeks reduction
Michael Jackson's daughter alleges Branca failed to justify his compensation, claims the estate calls nonsensical.
Rolling Stone · +2 outlets
AI-generated feature Sanxingdui: Future Past flops at Chinese box office with $181K opening
The fully AI-made film earned a fraction of its $1.5 million budget, underscoring AI's tough road in theaters.
Indiewire · +2 outlets
Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series in franchise history
The victory comes as the team mourns longtime radio announcer Bob Uecker.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Toho CEO says decision to self-distribute Godzilla Minus One in the U.S. was all a coincidence
Matsuoka Hiro discussed the studio's 2023 U.S. re-entry at a Tokyo Film Festival Q&A.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G sequel moves to streaming days after theatrical release following poor reviews
Pro-Palestine activists had attempted to organize a boycott of the film before its release.
The Hollywood Reporter · +10 outlets
Busan winner Birds in the Dark to close Dharamshala International Film Festival
Shashank Walia's film gets its India premiere at the 15th edition running Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.
Variety · +1 outlets
J. Cole confirms he is not retiring and reflects on Kendrick Lamar feud
Cole had previously said The Fall-Off would be his final album.
Billboard · +4 outlets
Japan IP Market returns to Cannes in 2027 as Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM extend partnership
The Tokyo content market will again stage its event at the Cannes Film Market next May.
Variety · +7 outlets
Cate Blanchett accepts Japan's Praemium Imperiale, warns against unthinking certainty
The two-time Oscar winner will take part in talk events at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
South Park parodies GTA VI hype with dog poop gameplay in beef-crisis episode
The Comedy Central show, rebranded South America, took aim at beef prices, tariffs and the upcoming game.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Nippon TV and CJ ENM detail Korea-Japan drama collaboration to boost J-drama at TIFFCOM
The broadcasters described combining their industries' strengths to reach global audiences.
Deadline · +12 outlets
Zach Bryan's Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs debuts atop three album charts
All eight tracks from the album entered Hot Country Songs and Hot Rock Songs.
Billboard · +1 outlets
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated Breaking Away and Private Benjamin star, dies at 95
The character actress's death was medically assisted following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Indiewire