Archive snapshot · Spotlight
Wed, Oct 21, 10:16 PM ET
Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion in civil penalties over Facebook privacy deception
The ruling in the state's Cambridge Analytica case marks one of the largest penalties ever levied against a social platform over user privacy claims.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Netflix co-CEOs address executive shakeup and layoffs at town hall, tout new CCO Peter Rice
The internal meeting followed mixed Q3 results and staff cuts, with Sarandos and Peters pointing to Peter Rice's cross-platform experience.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Spotify says it removed 50 million 'slop' and spam AI tracks this year
The disclosure reflects growing pressure on streaming platforms to police AI-generated content flooding music catalogs.
NBC News · +14 outlets
John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Famer behind 'Seminole Wind' and 'Swingin',' dies at 71
His family announced the death on social media; no cause was given.
Variety · +14 outlets
White House Correspondents' Association decries Trump team 'retaliation' after reporter loses access
WHCA president Jacqui Heinrich said the administration blocked a journalist over the president's displeasure with his questions.
Deadline · +2 outlets
LA film and TV production falls again in Q3 2026, down 4.8% despite new tax credits
The continued decline comes even as California's expanded production incentive program takes effect.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Brad Pitt's 'Cliff Booth' teaser shows action-packed scenes ahead of Netflix launch
David Fincher directs the follow-up to 2019's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' also starring Elizabeth Debicki and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
'Clayface' first reviews land as DC villain origin story eyes $45M+ global opening
The DC Studios Batman spinoff drew praise as a body-horror entry while 'You Can See Everything' led a quiet Wednesday box office.
Deadline · +1 outlets
'Dune: Part Three' sets BFI Imax record with 33,000 admissions sold in first 24 hours
The early London presales beat a previous record held by 'The Odyssey,' signaling strong franchise demand.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Poison Ivy DC series in development at HBO with 'The Penguin' showrunner Lauren LeFranc
The project is said to sit outside Matt Reeves' Batman film universe.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3 trailer unveiled
The new footage teases dragons, Balrogs and Sauron's advancing army ahead of the Amazon series' return.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Russell Brand trial hears women allege rape and assault
Prosecutors presented testimony from multiple women in the UK trial against the comedian.
BBC · +14 outlets
Lea Michele in talks to reprise Rachel Berry in 'Glee' reboot
The reported talks come as speculation builds over which original cast members would return for the revival.
Variety · +7 outlets
Hur Jin-ho thanks Singapore festival for defending free expression as 'The Assassin(s)' opens SGIFF
The South Korean director's political thriller opened the festival's 37th edition two weeks after a censorship controversy.
Variety
Marvel's 'VisionQuest' episodes 3 and 4 reviewed as Ultron takes control
The Disney+ series continues to draw attention for its Ultron storyline and comic-book Easter eggs.
IGN · +14 outlets
Netflix's 'The New Stanford Prison Experiment' draws critical and ethical scrutiny
Reviewers questioned the reality series' revival of the discredited study format.
The New York Times · +1 outlets
Billy Crystal's '860' opens on Broadway to reviews recalling his life and loss
The solo show traces Crystal's career from stand-up to 'Soap' and his years as a director.
Deadline
NBC developing new 'Coach' series with 'Modern Family' star Ty Burrell
The single-camera reboot of the 1990s sitcom comes from the 'Mr. Throwback' duo.
Variety

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