A River of News

Culture headlines, Wednesday, October 28, 2026

285 items. Times are UTC.

23:00 UTC 5

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    How Pro-Palestine Activists Attempted to Ignite a Boycott of Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G Sequel The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Gary Baum story
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    Vishal Bhardwaj, Shaunak Sen-Mentored Co-Production Fund Picks Ladakh-Set ‘Kakthet’ as Winner (EXCLUSIVE) Variety by Naman Ramachandran
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    Alexander Payne Hit With Copyright Suit Over ‘Holdovers’ Script Variety by Gmaddaus story
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    ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Spider-Man’ Digital-Human Pioneer Remington Scott to Head Eros Imagination (EXCLUSIVE) Variety by Naman Ramachandran
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    Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Are Inducing Major Nostalgia With Their New Beauty Campaign The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Tiffany Taylor story

22:00 UTC 12

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    ‘Pixels and Pencils’ Panelists Talk the Dangers of AI, Demanding Animation Processes and the Importance of Human Creativity Variety by Tanya Fedak story
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    Stevie Nicks, Jackson Browne, Melissa Etheridge Honor Larry Mestel at City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Ethan Millman story
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    ‘The Mongoose’ Review: Propulsive Pacing and Impressive Stunt Work Help Make This an Above-Average Liam Neeson Actioner The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Frank Scheck
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    Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, Producer and Writer JB Smoove to Keynote at Variety’s Business Managers Breakfast Variety by Kathryn Aurelio
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    ‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Teases “Pivotal & Important” Role Written For Dax Shepard Deadline (limited free articles) by Glenn Garner story
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    IndieWire’s 50 Best Horror Directors of All Time IndieWire by Alison Foreman
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    Bangladesh Soccer League, Indonesian Film Venture Drive U.K. Financier Goldfinch’s Asia Push (EXCLUSIVE) Variety by Naman Ramachandran
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    Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Breaking Away,’ Dies at 95 Variety by Payton Turkeltaub story
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    Giancarlo Esposito and John Turturro Hated Each Other on ‘Do the Right Thing.’ Now They Break Character to Cry Mid-Scene The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Brian Davids
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    Chinese Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Variant’ Lands North American, European and Asian Deals (EXCLUSIVE) Variety by Naman Ramachandran story
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    TV Ratings: Why Fox News Suffered Its Largest Pre-Election Month Drop in the Past Decade The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Rick Porter story
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    From Private Plunge Pools to Destination Dining: Inside Four Hilton Luxury Resorts in Mexico and Costa Rica The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Camila Quimper

21:00 UTC 14

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    Alexander Payne Sued for Plagiarism Over ‘The Holdovers’ by ‘Luca’ Screenwriter The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Winston Cho story
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    ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Extends Theatrical Run as Amazon MGM Says Movie “Delivered Against Our Goals” (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Ryan Gajewski story
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    Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated ‘Breaking Away’ and ‘Private Benjamin’ Star, Dies at 95 IndieWire by Brent Lang story
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    See the Official Trailer for “Dig,” Amy Pohler and Michael Schur’s New Comedy Series ARTnews by Anne Doran story
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    Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace and Kieran Culkin Get Very Candid About Joining ‘The Hunger Games’ Universe The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Lily Ford story
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    Hayden Panettiere’s Overdose Death Investigation Closed by Police Variety by Pat Saperstein story
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    Barbara Barrie Dies: Star Of Broadway And ‘Barney Miller’ Was 95 Deadline (limited free articles) by Greg Evans story
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    Jamie Dornan On “Pressure” Of Taking Over Aragorn Role In ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, Not “Trying To Outdo” Viggo Mortensen Deadline (limited free articles) by Glenn Garner story
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    Union Members at RadicalMedia Ratify First Contract (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Katie Kilkenny
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    Amazon Developing Alesia Dangerfield Drama Series ‘Whiskey Matriarch’ Starring Taraji P. Henson Deadline (limited free articles) by Matthewgrobar
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    Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation Closed By Police In South Carolina Deadline (limited free articles) by Denise Petski story
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    Google's AI declines to say who won 2020 presidential election The A.V. Club by Olivia Singh story
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    Barbara Barrie, Actress in ‘Breaking Away,’ ‘Company’ and ‘Barney Miller,’ Dies at 95 The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Mike Barnes story
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    ‘Paw Patrol 4’: Spin Master & Paramount Animation Pic In Works With Franchise Director Cal Brunker; Eyes 2029 Release Deadline (limited free articles) by Anthonypauldalessandro

20:00 UTC 22

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    Kit Harington Hits English Countryside, Smokes a Cigar and Gives Jon Snow Vibes in Kith Campaign The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Chris Gardner
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    Former Head of ‘Star Wars’ Studio to Lead L.A. Olympic Ceremonies The New York Times (limited free articles) by Emmanuel Morgan story
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    Pace Reports $5.6 M. Loss for International Business, With Glimchers Pledging to Keep It Afloat ARTnews by Harrison Jacobs
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    Skydance Sports Chief Jesse Sisgold Exits For RedBird Capital Role As Part Of George Cheeks Restructuring Deadline (limited free articles) by Dade Hayes story
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    Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung & T’Nia Miller Join Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple Series ‘Ascension’ Deadline (limited free articles) by Rosy Cordero story
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    Alfonso Cuaron’s Apple TV Cult Series ‘Ascension’ Adds Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, T’Nia Miller Variety by Joseph Otterson story
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    Skydance TV Co-Chair George Cheeks Reveals Executive Structure Following Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Variety by Michael Schneider story
  8. culture
    George Cheeks Sets Leadership Team at Skydance TV The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Alex Weprin story
  9. culture
    YouTube Ad Revenue Rises 9% But Parent Alphabet Misses Wall Street’s Q3 Targets; Stock Drops Deadline (limited free articles) by Dade Hayes story
  10. culture
    George Cheeks Unveils Skydance TV Leadership Team Across Studios, Sports, Entertainment & News Deadline (limited free articles) by Peterdeadline story
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    Amanda Seyfried Joins Tiffany & Co. as House Ambassador, Stars in Derek Cianfrance Short Film The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Chris Gardner
  12. culture
    Leah Ke Yi Zheng Joins Antenna Space, Pérez Art Museum Miami to Honor Nicolas Berggruen, and More: Industry Moves for October 28, 2026 ARTnews by Maximilíano Durón
  13. culture
    Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black Get Flirty in ‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Ryan Gajewski
  14. culture
    Director Gregory Nava Remembers Dolores Huerta, the Civil Rights Icon Who Introduced Him to His Wife and Trusted Them With Her Life Story Variety by Clayton Davis story
  15. culture
    CNN, MS NOW And Politico Amend Lawsuit To Challenge Trump Ban On Access To Air Force One And Certain White House Areas Deadline (limited free articles) by Ted Johnson story
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    YouTube Premium and Music Subscribers Pass 150 Million as Ad Revenue Tops $11 Billion in Q3 The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Alex Weprin story
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    YouTube Q3 Ad Revenue Rises 9% to $11.2 Billion as Alphabet Misses Earnings Estimates Variety by Todd Spangler story
  18. culture
    Harry Shum Jr. On Reprising Roles In ‘Glee’ Revival & ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Series: “Would Love To Try & Find A Way To Make It Work” Deadline (limited free articles) by Armando Tinoco story
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    MSCHF Cofounder Lukas Bentel Leaves Viral Art Collective to Pursue Solo Work ARTnews by Maximilíano Durón
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    LaKeith Stanfield Exits Paramount’s ‘Molepeople’ As Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage As Director Deadline (limited free articles) by Matthewgrobar story
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    LaKeith Stanfield Exits ‘Molepeople’ Horror Movie, Director Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage Variety by Angelique Jackson story
  22. culture
    A Flop at the Chinese Box Office Shows AI Still Has a Tough Road Ahead in Theaters IndieWire by Brian Welk story

19:00 UTC 16

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    London Falling? A New Report on Three Decades of the British Art Market Finds Its Growth Trailing Rival Hubs ARTnews by Brian Boucher
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    Fox News Tops October Ratings, But Viewership Drops Vs. 2025; MS NOW And CNN Show Gains As Midterms Approach Deadline (limited free articles) by Ted Johnson story
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    The Slouchy Shoulder Bag Takes Center Stage for Fall — and Coach’s Chelsea Steals the Show The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Erin Lassner
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    Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Recreate ‘Princess Protection Program’ Moments in New Rare Beauty Campaign Variety by Atingley4 story
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    Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim Go Deep on the Twisty Ride of ‘You Can See Everything’ — and How Audiences Are Reacting The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by David Canfield story
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    Inaugural West Hollywood Human Rights Film Festival To Showcase Oscar-Contending Documentaries, 20th Anniversary Screening Of ‘Blood Diamond’ Deadline (limited free articles) by Matthew Carey story
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    Barbara Barrie, Oscar Nominee Known for Mom Roles and More, Has Died The New York Times (limited free articles) by Anita Gates story
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    The Art Market Wanted to Go Global—It Didn’t Plan for Everything That Means ARTnews by Daniel Cassady
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    Diane Riley Dies: New York Theatrical Agent Was 52 Deadline (limited free articles) by Greg Evans
  10. culture
    Cynthia Erivo Calls Out Public’s ‘Annoyance’ Over Ariana Grande Friendship: ‘Why Are They Showing Emotion? How Dare They Cry!’ Variety by Mya Copeland
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    Ernie Johnson Leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ After This Season: “It’s Just Time” Deadline (limited free articles) by Tomt story
  12. culture
    Hoorae’s Microdramas Found 580 Million Views. Can TikTok Get Hollywood Working Again? — Watch IndieWire by Christian Zilko story
  13. culture
    NYC Production Boom Sees Permits And Spending Surge, Sound Stages Max Out: “We Are Bursting At The Seams” Deadline (limited free articles) by Jillg366 story
  14. culture
    Read This: How AI tools are souring relationships between publishers and authors The A.V. Club by Olivia Singh story
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    The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day The New York Times (limited free articles) by Melissa Kirsch
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    LA Artist Snuck His Own Drawing onto the Met’s Walls and Filmed It ARTnews by Andy Battaglia

18:00 UTC 20

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    ‘American Horror Story’ Lead Joey Pollari on That Wild Jessica Lange Reveal and Up-in-the-Air Fates Headed Into Finale The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Jackie Strause
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    How ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Tees Up Taylor Sheridan’s Movie The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Anthony Maglio
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    After the Cast and Creator’s Comments, ‘Nobody Wants This’ Can No Longer Ignore Israel and Gaza Variety by Alisoncolleherman story
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    Jennifer Lawrence Filmed a Nude Scene and Discovered Crew Members Who Were Not Approved to Be on Set: ‘I Came Down Hard on That’ Variety by Zack Sharf story
  5. culture
    The Best Gifts for Men in 2026: From Criterion Collector’s Sets to Coffee Subscriptions and Photo Books Variety by Atingley4 story
  6. culture
    Paul Farrelly’s ‘I Play Rocky’ To Open Cairo International Film Festival Deadline (limited free articles) by Melanie Goodfellow story
  7. culture
    Gwendoline Christie Signs With CAA Deadline (limited free articles) by Matthewgrobar
  8. culture
    What Do You Get When the ‘Texas Chainsaw’ Director Takes on the Marquis de Sade? The Kinky Pleasures of ‘Night Terrors’ IndieWire by Jim Hemphill story
  9. culture
    ‘Inside the NBA’ Host Ernie Johnson Says This Is His Final Season The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Rick Porter story
  10. culture
    John Goodman to expand his fatherly repertoire into The Beast In Me season 2 The A.V. Club by Jarrod Jones story
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    ‘Fear Not’ & ‘How To Survive Without Me’s Bash Doran Inks Overall Deal With Paramount Television Studios Deadline (limited free articles) by Nellie Andreeva
  12. culture
    Gavin Leatherwood & Hermione Corfield Among Cast Of Indie Feature ‘Still Yours’ Deadline (limited free articles) by Rosy Cordero
  13. culture
    Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one BBC
  14. culture
    How to Get Last-Minute Harry Styles ‘Harryween’ Tickets Online Variety by Tim Chan story
  15. culture
    Jesse Sisgold Exits Skydance for Role at RedBird Capital Partners The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Alex Weprin story
  16. culture
    Snoop Dogg’s ‘Doggyland’ Expanding Children’s Book Series (Exclusive First Look) The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Kimberly Nordyke
  17. culture
    Léa Seydoux's married a Gentle Monster in scandal-inspired drama The A.V. Club by Natalia Keogan
  18. culture
    Renée Zellweger, Dominic Sessa & Peter Dinklage Set For Sacha Gervasi’s High Concept Comedy Drama ‘Darlington’ – AFM Deadline (limited free articles) by Anthonypauldalessandro
  19. culture
    85 South Media Inks Tubi Distribution Deal, Including Curated Collection Of ‘The Best Of The 85 South Show’ Deadline (limited free articles) by Katie Campione
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    ‘Difficult People’ Creator Julie Klausner on Reuniting Billy Eichner and the Gang for a Live-Read of the Movie Script That Never Got Made Variety by Daniel D’Addario

17:00 UTC 16

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    ‘South Park’ to Fight for Its Beef in Latest Episode The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Kevin Dolak
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    Video-Game Rating Group ESRB Names Netflix and MPA Alum Orit Michiel President Variety by Todd Spangler
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    Peter Medak, veteran director of The Krays and The Changeling, dies aged 88 The Guardian by Andrew Pulver story
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    Selma Blair, Sierra McCormick, Logan Miller & Dylan Playfair Starring In ‘Dead At 27’; Iann Dior, Tommy Genesis & Kya (Bludnymph) Hansen With Music Deadline (limited free articles) by Andreas Wiseman
  5. culture
    Jennifer Lawrence Addresses Being Bravo Superfan Who Uncovered ‘Summer House’ Reunion Leaker: “I Don’t Mind My Own Business” Deadline (limited free articles) by Armando Tinoco story
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    Hasan Piker Files $72.5 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Scott Jennings Over Lynching Quote The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Winston Cho story
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    A+E Global Media’s Dan Silberman Joins AI Company Sol as Its New Head of Marketing and Communications Variety by Michael Schneider story
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    A+E Global Media’s Dan Silbermann Joins AI Company Sol as Its New Head of Marketing and Communications Variety by Michael Schneider story
  9. culture
    William Shatner Pays Tribute to ‘Star Trek’ Co-Star Walter Koenig: “Deeply Saddened” The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Lexi Carson story
  10. culture
    Kathleen Kennedy now running 2028 Olympic ceremonies The A.V. Club by Olivia Singh
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    Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch Detail Tapping Into Dark Characters and Gaining Confidence at Newport Beach Film Festival Variety by Emily Longeretta story
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    ‘The Invite’ to Receive Vanguard Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards Variety by Mya Copeland story
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    ‘The Invite’ to Receive Vanguard Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Beatrice Verhoeven story
  14. culture
    Slamdance Names Screenplay Competition Winners for 2026 — Read the Full List IndieWire by Alison Foreman
  15. culture
    ‘The Diplomat,’ ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘East of Eden’ Among Series to Take Part in Netflix’s ‘FYSee: The Fall Edit’ Awards Showcase (EXCLUSIVE) Variety by Michael Schneider story
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    Palm Springs Kicks Off Honoree Run With ‘The Invite’ Receiving Its Vanguard Award Deadline (limited free articles) by Patrick Hipes story

16:00 UTC 23

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    Kathleen Kennedy Takes Over LA28 Ceremonies Spot; Netflix Newbie Peter Rice Will Still EP Opener & Closer Deadline (limited free articles) by Dominic Patten story
  2. culture
    So, Crystal Lake is doing well The A.V. Club by Jarrod Jones story
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    John Goodman Joins Claire Danes In Season 2 Of ‘The Beast In Me’ Deadline (limited free articles) by Nellie Andreeva story
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    ‘Beast in Me’ Season 2 Casts John Goodman Variety by Joseph Otterson story
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    Nobody Wants This matriarch Tovah Feldshuh scolds star Adam Brody over Israel genocide remarks The A.V. Club by Dennis Perkins story
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    Skydance Sets Finance Leadership Team Following Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Variety by Todd Spangler story
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    Jennifer Lawrence Recalls Confronting Unapproved Crew During Nude Scene: “Not Okay” The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by James Hibberd story
  8. culture
    Kay Cannon Helming Rom-Com ‘Single At The Wedding’ For New Line Deadline (limited free articles) by Matthewgrobar
  9. culture
    Fox World Series Hopes Revived By Tampa Rally, But A Wall Street Firm Sees Limited Hit From Shorter Series Deadline (limited free articles) by Dade Hayes story
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    Kathleen Kennedy to Lead LA Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies After ‘Star Wars’ Exit, Replacing Peter Rice Variety by Rebecca Rubin story
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    Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden and Olivia Colman Star in Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Adaptation The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Nicole Fell story
  12. culture
    Works From Agnes Gund’s Collection Head to Christie’s, Led by $8 M. Vija Celmins Painting ARTnews by Daniel Cassady story
  13. culture
    Prosecution Rejects Russell Brand’s Claim He Has Been Abandoned: “You Have A Platform Of Millions” Deadline (limited free articles) by Max Goldbart story
  14. culture
    Jennifer Lawrence now openly talking about returning to Katniss role The A.V. Club by Olivia Singh story
  15. culture
    Their orchestra is not a sacred object but a tool for struggle – Paris’s musicians join the frontline The Guardian by Tom Service
  16. culture
    When climbing Everest stops being the story, dying for it takes over The A.V. Club by Corey Atad story
  17. culture
    ACE Eddie Awards Will Honor John Carpenter as Filmmaker of the Year IndieWire by Sarah Shachat story
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    John Carpenter to Receive ACE’s Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Beatrice Verhoeven story
  19. culture
    Art of Elysium Gala to Celebrate Rock Photographer Henry Diltz The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Kirsten Chuba
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    Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice as Head of Ceremonies and Content for L.A.’s Olympic Games (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Chris Gardner story
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    John Carpenter to Receive Filmmaker of the Year at ACE Eddie Awards Variety by Tanya Fedak story
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    Ms. Pat-Hosted ‘America’s Funniest People’ Sets Premiere Date & Drops Trailer Deadline (limited free articles) by Rosy Cordero
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    John Carpenter Carves Out ACE Eddie Awards’ Top Honor; Two Others Set For Career Nods From Editors Group Deadline (limited free articles) by Erik Pedersen story

15:00 UTC 21

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    Outsider Artist Josef Hofer, Whose Developmental Disability Made Him a Target in Nazi-Occupied Austria, Has Died at 80 ARTnews by Devorah Lauter
  2. culture
    Jennifer Lawrence Finally Confirms ‘Hunger Games’ Return, Reunites With Two Former Co-Stars The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by James Hibberd story
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    Jennifer Lawrence On Reprising ‘Hunger Games’ Role For ‘Sunrise On The Reaping’: “It Was So Emotional” Deadline (limited free articles) by Armando Tinoco story
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    Netflix Unveils ‘Pride And Prejudice’ Series Trailer Teases Timeless Slow Burn Romance Between Jack Lowden’s Mr. Darcy & Emma Corrin’s Elizabeth Bennett Deadline (limited free articles) by Dessi Gomez story
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    Hasan Piker hits CNN's Scott Jennings with $72 million defamation suit The A.V. Club by Dennis Perkins
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    R.I.P. Peter Medak, director of The Changeling and Romeo Is Bleeding The A.V. Club by Jarrod Jones
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    Watermelon Pictures to Offer Discounted Tickets, Free Streaming for Gaza Doc ‘American Doctor’ Before Election Day IndieWire by J. Kim Murphy
  8. culture
    Free IP and Fresh Eyes: How Hollywood Is Reinventing the Classics The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Lexy Perez
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    ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Trailer: Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden Reboot Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s Love Story for Netflix Variety by Giana Levy story
  10. culture
    Full trailer for Netflix's Pride And Prejudice introduces the Bennet sisters The A.V. Club by Drew Gillis
  11. culture
    Government minister calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closure BBC
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    Fox News Ratings Sink a Staggering 27% in October, but It Still Has Much a Larger Audience Than CNN or MS NOW Variety by Todd Spangler story
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    Jamie Dornan Says There’s ‘Pressure’ to Taking Over Aragorn Role in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’: I’m Not ‘Trying to Outdo’ Viggo Mortensen Variety by Jordan Moreau story
  14. culture
    TikTok Wants to Help Its Users Find Their Next Must Eat The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Alex Weprin story
  15. culture
    November's most anticipated books include new titles from May Cobb and Louise Kennedy The A.V. Club by Lacy Baugher Milas
  16. culture
    Three Great Documentaries to Stream The New York Times (limited free articles) by Ben Kenigsberg
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    Sundance Sets Legacy Screenings Including Films by Christopher Nolan, Justin Lin and Alfonso Cuarón The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Chris Gardner story
  18. culture
    Environmental Media Association and Its Awards Show to Become Part of Nonprofit United by Nature The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Kirsten Chuba
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    Sundance Reveals First 2027 Legacy Films for Boulder Debut: ‘Y Tu Mamá También,’ ‘Memento,’ and More IndieWire by Christian Zilko story
  20. culture
    TBD Post Hires Industry Veteran Matt Wallis As Head Of Post & Operations Deadline (limited free articles) by Jesse Whittock
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    Sundance 2027 In Boulder Unveils Legacy Lineup With ‘Better Luck Tomorrow’, ‘Memento’, ‘Y Tu Mamá También’ & More Deadline (limited free articles) by Anthonypauldalessandro story

14:00 UTC 13

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    ‘Les the bare-handed beekeeper asked if he should put them on his face. I said: Sure!’ Holly Lynton’s best photograph The Guardian by Interview by Chris Broughton
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    Four ‘Star Trek’ Vets Reunite For Sci-Fi ‘Life 2.0’, OneTwoThree Media Launches AFM Sales; Brit Comedy With Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks Also On Slate Deadline (limited free articles) by Andreas Wiseman
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    The guy behind those bizarre Elizabeth Holmes billboards threatens to sue Nathan Fielder The A.V. Club by Drew Gillis
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    Versant Expands Suite of FAST Channels With 4 New Selections From CNBC, E!, Oxygen Variety by Brian Steinberg
  5. culture
    Olivia Holt, Jaimie Alexander & Rohan Campbell Set For Scout Taylor-Compton’s Horror Movie ‘Survive: The Game’; Filming Underway In Spain Deadline (limited free articles) by Andreas Wiseman
  6. culture
    Filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced to another five years in Iranian prison The A.V. Club by Dennis Perkins
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    Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Changeling’ and ‘The Krays,’ Dies at 88 Variety by Atingley4 story
  8. culture
    Independent Creative Management Signs Serhat Metin Deadline (limited free articles) by Jesse Whittock
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    Castle Walls review – Prime’s first fully AI-generated show is here, and it’s a Vaseline-smeared mess The Guardian by Luke Buckmaster story
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    ‘Transplant’ Creator Joseph Kay Sets Overall Deal at Netflix The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Etan Vlessing
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    On Air Fest Sets Initial Talent Lineup for 10th Anniversary Edition in Brooklyn The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Chris Gardner
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    Oscar Contender ‘Shame and Money’ Acquired in North America by Oscilloscope (EXCLUSIVE) Variety by Leo Barraclough story
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    Roberto Rossellini Retrospectives Head to L.A. and New York for the Italian Neorealist Master’s 120th Birthday IndieWire by Ryan Lattanzio

13:00 UTC 16

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    Mum quits job as lawyer to voice Netflix cartoon BBC
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    Jennifer Lawrence Says Playing Katniss Again After 11 Years in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Was ‘Crazy,’ ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘So Beautiful’ Variety by Zack Sharf story
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    Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider may have a nemesis in Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie The A.V. Club by Jarrod Jones
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    ‘The Gilded Age’ Cast on Returning for Season 4 After a Ratings Surge: ‘It’s Go Big or Go Home’ IndieWire by Brent Lang story
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    Russell Brand says that he couldn't find anyone willing to testify on his behalf in rape case The A.V. Club by Drew Gillis
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    John Hodgman returns to The Daily Show for the first time in a decade The A.V. Club by Dennis Perkins
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    Tracee Ellis Ross, Lake Bell & Ken Leung Thriller ‘Blow The Horn’ Heads To AFM For Sales Deadline (limited free articles) by Andreas Wiseman
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    Peter Medak Dies: ‘The Ruling Class’ & ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’ Director Was 88 Deadline (limited free articles) by Greg Evans story
  9. culture
    BBC “Disappointed” As Staff Plan Industrial Action Vote Over Job Cuts Deadline (limited free articles) by Jake Kanter
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    New Report Says UK Art Market Growth Slower Competitors, Outsider Austrian Artist Josef Hofer, Has Died at 80, and More: Morning Links for October 28, 2026 ARTnews by Hikmat Mohammed
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    Girls review – a story of friendship amidst extreme misogynist violence The Guardian by Arifa Akbar
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    Comedy Legend George Schlatter Sets Doc Release With Freestyle Digital Media (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Etan Vlessing
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    Annecy Title ‘Cloud Girl’ Flies To International Buyers For SC Films Deadline (limited free articles) by Andreas Wiseman
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    ‘Talk To Me’ Backer Head Gear Opens U.S. Arm With Ambitious Indie Investment Plan Deadline (limited free articles) by Stewart Clarke
  15. culture
    How “Toxically Optimistic” Zainab Johnson Found a Fan (and Hype Woman) in Michelle Obama The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Mikey O'Connell
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    Eric Roberts Starring In Vertical Drama ‘It’s My Party And I’ll Die If I Want To’ Deadline (limited free articles) by Max Goldbart

12:00 UTC 13

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    Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Ruling Class’ and ‘The Changeling,’ Dies at 88 The Hollywood Reporter (limited free articles) by Mike Barnes story
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    Sam Fender pre-sale moved after 'bot attack' BBC story
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    Stephen Kovacevich - a pianist who risked oblivion to know what it’s like out on the edge The Guardian by Tom Service
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    Róisín Burns, Bernhard Wenger, Mikko Myllylahti & Benedikt Erlingsson Set For Les Arcs Coproduction Village Deadline (limited free articles) by Melanie Goodfellow story
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    Latvian Oscar Submission ‘Ulya’ Sells Wide Ahead of Opening Tallinn: ‘This Film Is a Blockbuster’ (EXCLUSIVE) Variety by Marta Balaga story
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    Sphere Media & Paul Barbeau Team Up To Bring TV Drama To Quebec Deadline (limited free articles) by Stewart Clarke
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    Clayface opens the lid on a near-limitless horror franchise The A.V. Club by Jarrod Jones
  8. culture
    The 25 Best Body Horror Movies of All Time, from ‘Altered States’ to ‘The Substance’ IndieWire by Christian Zilko
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    Josh O’Connor Is a Reluctant Boxer in First-Look Clip of National Theatre Live’s ‘Golden Boy’ Ahead of Cinema Release (EXCLUSIVE) Variety by Ellise Shafer
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    ‘I knead the audience, like a baker!’ House music legend Peven Everett on life after cancer and vanquishing the ‘Disco Sucks’ movement The Guardian by Kate Hutchinson
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