Democrats Sweep House and Senate in Midterms; Hollywood and Media React
Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress, a result with wide implications for Hollywood tax incentives, media coverage, and music policy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
AMC Theatres Posts All-Time Record Quarterly Revenue on Box Office Rebound
AMC reported record Q3 revenue of $1.71 billion, up 31.6%, crediting hits like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey for the recovery.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Scarlett Johansson Says The Batman Part II Role Gave Her Existential Angst
Johansson described difficulty cracking her undisclosed character in Matt Reeves' DC sequel, her first jump from Marvel to DC.
Deadline · +8 outlets
Dafne Keen Says She Was Offered Cocaine at 11 in Hollywood; Praises Hugh Jackman
The Logan star, now 21, said Jackman protected her hours and shielded her from on-set tensions during production.
Variety · +4 outlets
The Pitt Lawsuit With Michael Crichton Estate Heads to Trial After WB Appeal Rebuffed
The Noah Wyle drama, in production on season three, will face court next year over the Crichton estate dispute.
Deadline · +8 outlets
Timothee Chalamet and Dune 3 Cast Tease Departures From the Books
Cast members said the Villeneuve trilogy closer, drawing on Dune Messiah, takes major departures but praised the ending.
Variety · +7 outlets
Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur's Mother in Snoop Dogg Biopic
The Oscar nominee joins the Craig Brewer-directed film, expected in theaters in August 2027.
Rolling Stone · +13 outlets
Skydance Distribution Chief Ray Hopkins Sets Team, Eight Senior Execs Exit
The post-merger Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery organization finalized its distribution leadership with several departures.
Deadline · +6 outlets
Godzilla Minus Zero Tracks for $30M Opening; Cat in the Hat Aims for $20M
The kaiju sequel is projected to top the North American box office from 3,254 theaters, ahead of fellow newcomers.
Variety · +1 outlets
TKO Raises Guidance Again as UFC Sellouts Power Q3 Earnings
The UFC, WWE and IMG parent posted double-digit gains and bet on live sports and the FIFA World Cup as growth drivers.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
NBC News Tops Primetime Midterm Election Night Viewing
NBC averaged 6.8 million primetime viewers, becoming the first broadcast network to win an election night in total viewers since 2012.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Sinclair Posts Better-Than-Expected Q3 on Record Political Ad Revenue
The broadcaster rode a 55% gain in political advertising versus the 2022 midterms to beat expectations.
Deadline · +6 outlets
NCIS Spin-Off Delayed to January 2027; Main Series Hits Ratings High
CBS pushed one NCIS spin-off out of 2026 to make room for NCIS: New York, while the flagship hit a series-high with Michael Weatherly's return.
Collider · +3 outlets
Nicolas Cage, Alexander Ludwig, Gabriel Basso, Maria Bakalova Set for The Brand
The true-crime film is based on a David Grann New Yorker article about the Aryan Brotherhood and was announced at AFM.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Bob Dylan Meets Pope Leo XIV in Private Vatican Audience
The pontiff had quoted Dylan's unpublished song in his book; the musician is set to play Rome's Palazzo dello Sport.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Nicki Minaj Campaigns for GOP as Ex-Lawyers Say She Owes $295,000
The rapper appeared for New Hampshire Republicans as former counsel filed that she failed to pay after settling a copyright suit.
Rolling Stone · +1 outlets
Lili Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, Suki Waterhouse Lead Horror Film Violet
The psychosexual horror package, directed by the Verity writer, is expected to be among the hotter AFM titles.
Variety · +1 outlets
Tinto Brass, Director of Caligula, Dies at 93
The Italian filmmaker was best known for his hardcore portrait of the Roman emperor and several notable erotic movies.
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