Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape by London Jury, Convicted on All Counts
The verdict caps a UK sexual offenses trial at Southwark Crown Court that the comedian and actor had contested.
Deadline · +11 outlets
Imax Posts Record Q3 Revenue of $175 Million, Up 64%, Fueled by 'The Odyssey'
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is Imax's highest-grossing release ever, lifting the company's profit and share price past Wall Street forecasts.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
Channel 4 Cancels 'Married at First Sight UK' After Rape Allegations and Welfare Reviews
CEO Priya Dogra ended the format despite one external review finding it reasonable to continue producing the show.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Sony Pictures Q2 Profit Soars to $581 Million on 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Revenue topped $3.23 billion for the quarter, which also included 'Evil Dead Burn,' 'Insidious: Out of the Further' and 'Resident Evil.'
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Judge Lets Michael Crichton Estate's 'The Pitt' vs. 'ER' Lawsuit Proceed to Trial
An appeals court ruled the two medical dramas are similar enough for the suit against Warner Bros. Discovery to move forward.
BBC · +7 outlets
Jimmy Kimmel Calls on Trump to Resign After Democrats' Midterm Wins
The late-night host's monologue followed a Democratic 'blue wave' in the midterm elections, drawing broad coverage of late-night political reaction.
Variety · +8 outlets
Hollywood Studios Quietly Ban Prediction Market Betting on Film News and Release Dates
Studio and production company employees are being warned against profiting from insider information, though experts doubt enforcement is possible.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Taylor Swift's Canceled Vienna Eras Tour Dates to Be Subject of Documentary
The film examines the thwarted jihadist plot that led Austrian authorities to call off three 2024 shows.
Variety · +8 outlets
Skydance Reorganizes TV and Streaming Distribution Leadership, Eight Execs to Exit
The post-merger shake-up reshapes who holds distribution power under CEO David Ellison.
Variety · +5 outlets
Pixar Veteran Jim Morris Moves to Emeritus as Jonathan Garson Named President
The leadership change at the Disney animation studio follows Morris's long tenure as president.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Carson Daly to Co-Host 'Saturday Today' While Keeping Weekday Duties
The NBC veteran adds a sixth day to his Today role alongside Laura Jarrett.
Deadline · +6 outlets
'Godzilla Minus Zero' Eyes $60 Million Worldwide Opening, 'Ramayana' Scores Big
The Japanese monster film set a record for the highest opening day gross for a live-action film in Japan.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Paris Jackson Seeks $600 Million From Michael Jackson Estate for Family Trust
The request would fund a trust for Jackson and her brothers, marking a new front in the family's estate dealings.
E! News · +13 outlets
'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' Divides Critics as India's Costliest Film Opens
The Ranbir Kapoor-led retelling of the Hindu epic drew both spectacular-epic praise and criticism in early reviews.
BBC · +2 outlets
Tokyo Film Festival Takeaways: 'Godzilla,' Record Anime Boom and Global Co-Production Push
Japan's government touted a JPY20 trillion content export target as TIFFCOM wrapped its 39th edition.
Variety
Tony Awards to Stay Live on CBS Through 2032, 80th Ceremony Date Set
The extension keeps at least one major awards show on broadcast television for the next several years.
Playbill · +12 outlets
Chris Harrison's Fox Nation Dating Show 'The Vow' Unveils First Trailer
The former 'Bachelor' host returns to dating TV with a series featuring one bachelor and 10 women.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Nicki Minaj's Lawyers Told Court She Owes Them $295,000
The filing surfaced as the rapper campaigned for Republican candidates, and her legal team has sought to withdraw over communication issues.
Rolling Stone