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May 23, 2026
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Ludwig Göransson on How ‘American Gladiators’ Inspired the Pit Fight Scene and Why ‘Grogu’s World’ Theme Proved Challenging
Back in 2019, when writer and director Jon Favreau asked composer Ludwig Göransson to score “The Mandalorian” TV series for Disney+, Göransson used new tools and introduced a new sound to the “Star...
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May 23, 2026
Disney Parks’ Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Ride Gets ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Update
“This is the way.” After 18 months in the making, a brand new adventure tied to the release of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” has made its debut on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride...
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May 22, 2026
How ‘Epic Ride: The Story of Universal’s Theme Parks’ Docuseries Captures the Race to Meet Opening Day Deadline
Showrunner and director John Marks recalls the first time he set foot in Epic Universe. It was late October 2024, six months before the theme park opened to the public. “It was bewitching,” he says...
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May 22, 2026
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Jon Favreau on Pulling Off the Oner During the AT-AT Fight Sequence
Director Jon Favreau knew there was a responsibility in being the director who would bring “Star Wars” back to movie theaters after seven years. Favreau told Variety, “People care a lot about ‘Star...
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May 22, 2026
Missing ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean May Have Been Murdered, Investigators Say After Uncovering Evidence
TV actor Stewart McLean has been missing for one week, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have turned the missing person’s case into a homicide investigation. On May 18, the Squamish RCMP receiv...
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May 22, 2026
Brian Newman, Frequent Lady Gaga Collaborator, Releases New Single ‘The Boulevard of Broken Dreams’
Musician and frequent Lady Gaga collaborator, Brian Newman has released his first single, “The Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” The track is the first release from Newman’s upcoming album. Newman, a Gr...
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May 21, 2026
How ‘Fallout,’ ‘Chad Powers and ‘Stranger Things’ Makeup and VFX Artists Went all in on Prosthetics and Transformations
This season, makeup artists have transformed actors using everything from sublime touches to complete prosthetics. Underneath it all, no matter how many hours and prosthetic pieces, they have one c...
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May 21, 2026
‘Sinners’ Heads to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is headed to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as a haunted house experience. Halloween Horror Nights begins Aug. 28 at Universal Studios Orlando Resort and Sept. 3 at Un...
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May 19, 2026
First 10 Minutes of ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Now Available on Fortnite
The force is strong as Epic Games Fortnite and its “Star Wars“ collaboration continues with the launch of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” Watch Party Island. Starting Tuesday, players will be able to w...
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May 18, 2026
‘Run Amok’ and Stanley Tucci’s ‘Big Night’ Among Long Beach Island’s Lighthouse Film Festival’s Line-Up – Film News in Brief
The Patrick Wilson and Molly Ringwald-led “Run Amok,” Matthew Giaquinto’s “Red Flag” and Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci’s “Big Night” are among the titles set to screen at the Lighthouse Internat...
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May 18, 2026
‘Greyhound’ DP Shelly Johnson Elected President of American Society of Cinematographers
“Greyhound” and “Jurassic Park III” DP Shelly Johnson has been elected the 50th President of the American Society of Cinematographers. The ASC board of governors has announced a new slate of office...
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May 18, 2026
‘Hello Kitty’ Movie Finds Directors in ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Ultraman: Rising’ Filmmakers
The upcoming “Hello Kitty” movie has found its directors. David Derrick Jr. (“Moana 2”) and John Aoshima (“Ultraman: Rising”) will helm the film. Former president of Paramount Animation Ramsey Nait...
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May 18, 2026
Lady Gaga Submits to Emmys With ‘Wednesday’ Original Song ‘The Dead Dance’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance” from Netflix’s “Wednesday” will be submitted for Emmys consideration in the outstanding music and lyrics category. The song is written and produced by Gaga and her freq...
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May 16, 2026
‘Sonic 4’ Wraps Shooting; First Look at Metal Sonic Revealed
Director Jeff Fowler has wrapped filming on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4.” Fowler, who directed all three “Sonic” films, shared the news via X. He wrote, “On behalf of this amazing cast/crew, we have fil...
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May 15, 2026
‘Outlander’ Post-Credits Scene Honors Author Diana Gabaldon: Every Easter Egg and Cameo in the Series’ Final Moments (EXCLUSIVE)
After eight seasons, Starz’s “Outlander” wrapped up with Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) timeless love story getting a powerful (yet ambiguous) ending. While the last moments of ...
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May 15, 2026
NBCU Unveils Unscripted Pitch Accelerator Initiative in Search for Company’s Next Hit Franchises (EXCLUSIVE)
NBCUniversal Launch, the company’s umbrella brand that houses the comprehensive inclusion efforts across NBCUniversal’s entertainment television portfolio, is unveiling its annual Unscripted Pitch ...
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May 14, 2026
‘The Batman: Part 2′: Matt Reeves Confirms Bryan Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance and More Cast Additions
‘The Batman: Part 2″ director Matt Reeves has been rolling out posts on X introducing a number of additions confirmed to be joining Robert Pattinson in the cast of the upcoming sequel. Among the no...
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May 13, 2026
Laika Debuts Teaser Trailer for Travis Knight’s Handcrafted Fantasy ‘Wildwood’
Laika has unveiled the teaser trailer for “Wildwood,” its upcoming stop-motion feature film directed by Travis Knight with a script written by Chris Butler. The film is set to open nationwide in th...
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May 12, 2026
Cate Blanchett Co-Founds RSL Media, a Non-Profit to Address Consent Around AI Usage
Cate Blanchett has co-founded a new non-profit company, RSL Media, which helps provide a human consent framework for AI’s use of creative work, name, image and likeness. Advocates and supporters i...
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May 12, 2026
Cinerama Dome Moves One Step Closer to Opening After L.A. City Planning Approves Alcohol Permit
Hollywood’s ArcLight Hollywood and Cinerama Dome has moved one step closer to once again screening films after a conditional use permit for serving alcohol was approved. However the Dome’s owners, ...
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May 11, 2026
IATSE Announces Contract with ‘Beast Games’ Season 3
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has reached an agreement with the producers of “Beast Games” Season 3. The new contract will cover more than 500 crew members workin...
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May 11, 2026
‘The Testaments’ Costume Designer on Using Military-Like Wool for Aunt Lydia and Finding the Right Shade of Purple for the Plums
Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” first introduced the Plums into its dystopian world in Season 5. When Luke (O-T Fagbenle) and June (Elisabeth Moss) search for their daughter Hannah, they first learn a...
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May 11, 2026
‘Lord of the Flies’ Casting Directors on David McKenna Being the Perfect Piggy: He Seemed ‘Peculiar and Weird’
“Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne’s adaptation of “Lord of the Flies” remains largely faithful to William Golding’s 1954 novel. The series, a co-production between Sony Pictures Television’s Ele...
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May 11, 2026
Kino Lorber Acquires North American Rights to Sundance Doc ‘Soul Patrol’
Kino Lorber has acquired the Sundance documentary “Soul Patrol.“ The documentary which premiered earlier this year during the film festival, is based on the bestselling memoir by Ed Emanuel. Direct...
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May 10, 2026
Simu Liu Honored at Gold House Gala: ‘We Must Learn What It Means to be a True Community’
Simu Liu was honored with the Gold Mogul award at the fifth annual Gold House Gold Gala on Saturday in Los Angeles. Filmmakers Destin Daniel Cretton and James Wan presented Liu with the award as th...
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May 8, 2026
Shawn Levy to Direct Original Sci-Fi Drama ‘Somewhere Out There’ for Netflix
Shawn Levy is set to direct the original sci-fi movie “Somewhere Out There” for Netflix. The streamer picked up the spec script written by Max Taxe in a bidding war. Levy will also produce the film...
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May 7, 2026
How ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Cinematographer Shot the Cargo Ship Fight Using Flying Drones While Floating Down the East River
“Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 doesn’t hold back. Its first episode, titled “The Northern Star,” skips ahead in time and right off the bat, Matt Murdock’s alter-ego vigilante Daredevil is back in...
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May 7, 2026
Golden Globes Set AI Rules: ‘AI Doesn’t Automatically Disqualify’ a Movie or Show as Long as ‘Human Creative Direction’ Is ‘Primary Throughout Production’
The Golden Globes has set its timeline and new guideline rules pertaining to the use of AI. As previously announced, the Golden Globes will air live on Sunday, January 10, on CBS and streamed on Pa...
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May 7, 2026
‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ Creatives on Building the Right Ensemble and Why Anthony’s Compassion Was the Perfect Fit
“Jury Duty” successfully pulled off its Season 1 conceit, where all but one person are hired actors. (Who can forget Ron Gladden?) But Season 2 provided new challenges for the show’s producers. Thi...
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May 7, 2026
John and Allegra Leguizamo to Star in Father-Daughter Drama ‘Bullet Catch’
John Leguizamo and his daughter Allegra are set to star in a drama film titled “Bullet Catch.” Written and directed by David Baram, the film is completing production on Long Beach Island, N.J. The ...
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