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April 9, 2026
Afrika Bambaataa, Influential Hip Hop Artist and Zulu Nation Founder, Dies at 67
Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering rapper and record producer behind hit tracks like “Planet Rock” who founded the Zulu Nation hip-hop organization and was later accused of multiple instances of sexu...
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April 8, 2026
‘Imperfect Women’ Star Kate Mara on Nancy’s Traumatic Past, That Affair With [SPOILER] and Her Last Few Months Alive
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from the Episode 5 of “Imperfect Women,” now streaming on Apple TV. There’s a lot to learn about Kate Mara’s Nancy Hennessy in “Imperfect Women.” The Pasad...
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April 7, 2026
‘The Boys’ Sets ‘Call of Duty’ In-Game Collab Ahead of Final Season (Gaming News Roundup)
Ahead of the fifth and final season of “The Boys” premiering on Prime Video Wednesday, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has unveiled an expansive global licensing initiative tied to the satirical su...
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April 7, 2026
‘Sacred Heart’ Lands U.S. Theatrical Release Through Fathom Entertainment – Film News in Brief
Fathom Entertainment has acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to the French docudrama “Sacred Heart,” setting a limited release for June 9–11 and June 14. Directed and produced by Steven Gu...
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April 7, 2026
New ‘Game of Thrones’ Mobile Game ‘Dragonfire’ Launching Tied to ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3
Ahead of the third season of “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon,” Warner Bros. Games and HBO have announced “Game of Thrones: Dragonfire,” a new free-to-play mobile strategy game...
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April 6, 2026
Steven Sunshine, ‘Webster’ Writer-Producer and ‘Extra’ Senior Producer, Dies at 81
Steven Sunshine, an award-winning TV and movie writer-producer who worked “Webster,” “The New Odd Couple” and on the news broadcast show “Extra,” died on March 15 from progressive supranuclear pals...
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April 5, 2026
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Behind-the-Scenes Special Shows Off the Rigorous Casting Process, Never Before Seen Creatures, Dumbledore’s Robe and More
The Boy Who Lived is back – in a behind-the-scenes documentary of HBO’s upcoming adaptation of the “Harry Potter” books. Released April 5, the 30-minute special, titled “Finding Harry: The Craft Be...
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April 5, 2026
‘Malcolm In The Middle’ Star Erik Per Sullivan Turned Down ‘Buckets Of Money’ to Return as Dewey in Series Revival, Says Jane Kaczmarek
The “Malcolm in the Middle” revival will not feature the return of Erik Per Sullivan, despite the show’s efforts to pull him away from his studies at Harvard University to play Dewey, Malcolm’s you...
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April 3, 2026
How the FilmQuest Festival Predicted the Oscars’ Short Film Wins and Two-Way Split
During the 98th Oscars on March 15, the Academy announced a rare two-way split with both “Two People Exchanging Saliva” and “The Singers” taking home the prize for the best live action short film. ...
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April 2, 2026
‘Wizard of Id,’ ‘B.C.’ Comics to Be Adapted by New Production Company Under the Umbrella
Created by Goodman Pictures and director Tim Johnson, the newly-formed Underneath the Umbrella Productions has acquired the rights to adapt the comic strips “B.C.” and “Wizard of Id,” along with th...
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April 2, 2026
‘XO, Kitty’ Showrunner Breaks Down Kitty and Min Ho’s Relationship, Lara Jean’s Return and the Original Ending to Season 3
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Season 3 of “XO, Kitty,” now streaming on Netflix. Another season of “XO, Kitty,” another season of messy romantic decisions set against the backdrop ...
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April 1, 2026
San Francisco International Film Festival 2026 Line-Up Includes Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters,’ ‘The Invite,’ ‘Late Fame’
SFFILM has announced the program for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, taking place April 24 through May 4. The lineup includes 79 programs from 40 countries, featuring performers...
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March 31, 2026
Letterboxd and Black Bear Partner Up to Bring ‘Four Favorites’ Format to Theaters Nationwide
Independent distributor Black Bear is partnering with Letterboxd to bring the platform’s popular “Four Favorites” format to audiences across the country. The collaboration is tied to the release of...
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March 31, 2026
Billboard and Fuse Media Launch Billboard Español TV, Covering Spanish-Language Music and Culture
Fuse Media and Billboard are teaming up to launch Billboard Español TV, a streaming channel that will highlight music and culture in Spanish for Latino audiences across the U.S. and beyond. Launchi...
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March 31, 2026
Netflix to Stream the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Eddie Murphy
Netflix and the American Film Institute have revealed that the televised special, “The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy,” will premiere on Netflix on May 31. The award wil...
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March 29, 2026
Donald Glover ‘Campaigned’ to Voice Yoshi in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, Says Jack Black: ‘He Loves That Universe’
Donald Glover, who stars in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as Yoshi, “campaigned for the role,” according to his co-star Jack Black. Black, who reprises his voice role as Bowser in Universal Pictur...
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March 29, 2026
‘Happy Death Day’ Star Jessica Rothe Says Director Christopher Landon Has Third Installment ‘Figured Out’: ‘At This Point, it’s Just Logistics’
“Happy Death Day” star Jessica Rothe is happy to relive another day as Tree Gelbman in the franchise’s third installment. Rothe, who starred in the 2017 film “Happy Death Day” and its 2019 sequel, ...
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March 26, 2026
How ‘What’s Poppin?’ Creator Davis Burleson Went From TikTok to Hosting SiriusXM Radio Shows: ‘You Have Your Platform, What are You Going to Do With It?’
Internet star Davis Burleson has spent his entire life performing. As a child, he would spend hours pretending to host “American Idol” in his backyard in Texas, interviewing imaginary contestants. ...
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March 26, 2026
United Talent Agency Promotes 35 to Partner Across 23 Divisions
United Talent Agency has promoted 35 staffers to partner status, elevations that span 23 departments and multiple offices. Hired from an existing group of agents and executives, the UTA 2026 Partne...
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March 25, 2026
‘Imperfect Women’ Star Kerry Washington on Eleanor’s Affair, Her Lies and That Viral Scandal: ‘I Get Frustrated With Her the Way We Might Get With Ourselves’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from the Episode 3 of “Imperfect Women,” now streaming on Apple TV. Kerry Washington’s Eleanor really is an imperfect woman. One of the three leads of Appl...
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March 25, 2026
‘Apex’ Trailer: Charlize Theron Is Hunted Down by Taron Egerton in Netflix’s Wilderness Thriller
Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming action-thriller film “Apex.” Charlize Theron stars as a grieving woman seeking solace in the Australian wilderness, only to find herself fighting f...
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March 24, 2026
Doc10 Unveils Lineup, Billie Jean King Film ‘Give Me The Ball!’ to Open Festival
“Give Me The Ball!,” an upcoming ESPN film, will open the Doc10 film festival’s showcase of documentary cinema on April 30. Screening at the Davis Theater, “Give Me The Ball!” tells the true story ...
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March 23, 2026
Plimsoll Productions Hires Executive Producer Paul Wright to Develop Live Programming
Plimsoll Productions, part of ITV Studios, has hired executive producer Paul Wright, who will develop live programming across all genres, including adventure, factual entertainment, and natural his...
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March 22, 2026
Sam Kieth, ‘The Maxx’ and ‘Sandman’ Comic Book Artist, Dies at 63
Sam Kieth, the comic book creator of “The Maxx” and co-creator of “Sandman,” died March 15. He was 63. Kieth’s lifelong friend and collaborator Scott Dunbier confirmed that the artist died of Lewy ...
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March 22, 2026
Carrie Anne Fleming, ‘iZombie’ and ‘Supernatural’ Actress, Dies at 51
Carrie Anne Fleming, the Canadian actress known for her roles in horror productions such as “iZombie” and “Supernatural,” died Feb. 26 in Sidney, British Columbia. She was 51. Jim Beaver, her co-st...
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March 22, 2026
Jason Momoa Flees Oahu’s North Shore Amidst Extreme Flooding: ‘We’re Safe for Now but There’s a Lot of People Who Weren’t’
Jason Momoa was forced to evacuate the area where his family was staying on Oahu after a massive storm hit Hawaii, causing the worst flooding the island has seen in 20 years. The “Aquaman” star too...
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March 20, 2026
Biggest ‘Bachelor’ Nation Scandals: From Taylor Frankie Paul’s Domestic Violence Video to Firing Chris Harrison Over Racist Remarks
From Stagecoach Gate to fence jumps — and now the recent Taylor Frankie Paul “Bachelorette” debacle — Bachelor Nation is no stranger to drama and controversies. But when you put a group of good-lo...
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March 19, 2026
Sarasota Film Festival Announces Full Lineup, Opening With Renny Harlin’s ‘Deep Water’
The Sarasota Film Festival has announced the lineup for the festival’s 28th annual edition, taking place April 10-19. Consisting of 47 features and 39 short films, the festival will kick off on Apr...
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March 19, 2026
The ‘Love Story’ Effect: How Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Style Fueled a New York City Retail Boom
Spring has (nearly) arrived in New York City, and so has a wave of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy-inspired mania. Inspired by Ryan Murphy’s FX show “Love Story,” which chronicles the tragic romance of Ca...
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March 19, 2026
‘Stranger Things: The Complete Series’ to Release on Blu-Ray and 4K UHD in July
“Stranger Things” fans will soon be able to return to Hawkins through a whole new medium. Arrow Films and Netflix have teamed up to release “Stranger Things: The Complete Series” for Blu-Ray and 4K...
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