'SNL' pays tribute to Patrick Stewart with clip from his 1994 episode after his death at 86
Stewart's death prompted an on-air tribute and reflections from Green Room director Jeremy Saulnier, who said Stewart's interest saved the film from being scrap
Deadline · +7 outlets
Netflix's 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' to end with season 20 as cast reacts to cancellation
The Paramount+ revival closes out a franchise that has run two decades across broadcast and streaming.
Page Six · +13 outlets
Judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A Miami federal judge ruled with prejudice that Trump failed to show actual malice in the Journal's reporting on a 2003 letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine lays off half its staff after Mediawan acquisition
The cuts follow Witherspoon buying back the company with backing from France's Mediawan.
Deadline · +6 outlets
Japan's anime industry hits record $28 billion in 2025, up 15.8%
The growth reflects surging overseas demand for Japanese animation across streaming and theatrical releases.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
'SNL' cold open: Tom Hanks returns as David S. Pumpkins, interrupted by Trump and Nicki Minaj
The Halloween episode opened with a Trump-skewering sketch featuring Hanks' returning character, while host Inde Navarrette's monologue jabbed at Shane Gillis.
Variety · +12 outlets
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff file for divorce after three years of marriage
The actor and the producer-musician, a frequent collaborator with major pop artists, have separated.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
'Godzilla Minus Zero' brings sold-out Tokyo Film Festival screenings ahead of Japan release
Takashi Yamazaki's follow-up to his Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One opens in Japan on Nov. 3.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
Heidi Klum reveals severed-hand costume at 25th annual Halloween party
The costume reveal has become an annual entertainment-industry fixture, drawing wide coverage of the party's quarter-century run.
Variety · +13 outlets
Martin Scorsese says Sony hack scuttled his Angelina Jolie Cleopatra film
Scorsese linked the studio breach fallout around The Interview to the collapse of the long-gestating project.
Variety · +1 outlets
Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range
The director sustained a non-life-threatening injury in what is being reported as an accident.
TMZ · +9 outlets
Taika Waititi calls 'Klara and the Sun' critics irrelevant, out of touch and obsolete
The director responded to negative reviews of his Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams-led adaptation by citing its audience score.
Deadline · +10 outlets
Box office: 'You Can See Everything' edges 'Clayface' for Friday's top spot with $3.56 million
Nathan Fielder's film leads a Halloween-weekend frame against the comic-book adaptation.
Variety · +11 outlets
Selma Blair apologizes after alleged violent episode, says she never intended to hurt anyone
The actress addressed the incident publicly, offering an apology to those she alarmed.
Los Angeles Times · +14 outlets
Neil Young files second lawsuit against Trump over use of 'Rockin' in the Free World' at rallies
The rock legend's latest $10 million suit targets the unauthorized campaign use of his song.
PennLive.com · +14 outlets
'It: Welcome to Derry' drops surprise Halloween episode 'A Story of Derry' on HBO Max
The unannounced release bridges the gap for fans between seasons of the Stephen King prequel series.
Variety · +13 outlets
Netflix's 'The Mosquito Bowl' debuts to strong Rotten Tomatoes score
The war epic based on the Guadalcanal football story is drawing early critical praise.
MovieWeb
Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal swap MCU roles for Halloween costumes
The pair traded characters ahead of the release of Avengers: Doomsday.
Deadline