Netflix Ousts Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria After 10 Years, Names Peter Rice as Replacement
The shakeup follows a round of about 1,000 layoffs at the streamer and puts former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice over all scripted and unscripted content
Deadline · +2 outlets
Steven Soderbergh to Help Finish 'The Batman Part II' as Matt Reeves Handles Family Matter
Soderbergh is stepping in for the final weeks of principal photography on the DC Studios sequel while director Matt Reeves is on hiatus.
Variety · +13 outlets
CAA, WME and UTA Lead Coalition Backing Law to Require Streamers to Spend 50% of Budgets on Indie Productions
The agencies are pushing a proposed rule aimed at restoring independent TV production volume at major streaming platforms.
Variety · +2 outlets
DOJ and FTC Sue San Diego Ticket Broker Over Alleged $120M BOTS Act Scheme for Beyonce, Pitbull Tickets
Regulators allege the firm used thousands of accounts to obtain millions of tickets for resale at steep markups.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
'Street Fighter' Reboot Lands Mixed Reviews as It Eyes Weekend Box Office Victory
The video game adaptation opens against newcomers including the buzzy Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything.'
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Selma Blair Accused of Assaulting Four People as She Is Released on Bond After Flight Disturbance
The actress faces assault charges following an incident on a flight, raising questions about her career.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Russell Brand Trial: Accuser Testifies He Asked Her to Take Half-Naked Photos Before Alleged Rape
The UK trial continues with testimony from a woman accusing the comedian of sexual assault.
Variety · +5 outlets
Diddy Head Injury in Prison Remains Unexplained; Feds Deny Fight With Drug Kingpin
The Bureau of Prisons disputes reports that a fight sent Sean Combs to the hospital, while his family has spoken out.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Netflix's New Content Chief Peter Rice Will Keep Serving as EP of LA28 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Rice, who was named Netflix chief content officer, remains the creative lead on the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics ceremonies.
Deadline · +9 outlets
'Fourth Wing' TV Series Casts Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya as Violet and Xaden
Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling romantasy series has found its leads.
Variety · +13 outlets
'The Mummy' Sequel With Brendan Fraser Gets New Title Ahead of 2027 Release
Fraser and Rachel Weisz reunite on set for the new installment, 27 years after the original film.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Netflix Debuts 'Narnia' Trailer; Greta Gerwig Explains Securing Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven'
The trailer for 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' features the iconic Led Zeppelin track licensed for the film.
Deadline · +7 outlets
James Gunn Recommends 12 Body Horror Movies Ahead of 'Clayface' as First Reactions Praise DC Film
Early reactions describe the DC body horror entry as 'freakishly awesome' with brutal scenes.
Bloody Disgusting · +14 outlets
Danny Trejo Says He Is 'Not Pro-ICE' After Being Cast in Movie From Ben Shapiro's Company
The actor addressed the controversy over his role, with his son noting that performers are not turning down work.
NBC News · +14 outlets
Billy Joel Says He Can't Drive and Is Unsure About Touring Future After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
The singer gave a rare health update as he prepares to sell his prized motorcycle collection.
Fox News · +4 outlets
Mike Flanagan Defends Controversial Change to Carrie's Prom Scene in New Series
The filmmaker's updated take on Stephen King's 'Carrie' alters the story's climactic prom sequence.
Comic Book Resources · +6 outlets
911 Audio Reveals Frantic Response Where Hayden Panettiere Was Found Unresponsive
Emergency call details shed light on the scene at the South Carolina apartment where the actress was found.
Abcnews
Hulu Picks Up Drama 'Durango' Starring Cooper Hoffman and Kathryn Newton to Series
The drama, which also features Merritt Wever, has been ordered to series by the streamer.
Deadline · +1 outlets