Film & TV
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James Burrows, prolific innovator in US TV comedies, dead at 85
US television director and producer James Burrows, known for hit sitcoms including Friends, Cheers and Taxi, died at 85. The Emmy-winning creator directed more than 1,000 television episodes during his five-decade career.
June 20, 2026
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Netflix names new board chair as co-founder departs
Hoag has served as the board's lead independent director for more than a decade and has been a director since 1999; also serves on the board for online real estate website Zillow and home-exercise company Peloton.
June 6, 2026
'Backrooms', based on YouTube horror series, breaks box office records
A24’s “Backrooms,” directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, earned $81.5 million in its North American debut, breaking horror records. It follows a mysterious underground labyrinth story. Other films include “Obsession,” “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” and “Michael.”
May 31, 2026
Spanish star Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza
At the Cannes Film Festival, Bardem said that he is receiving more work despite publicly supporting Palestine and criticizing Israel’s war in Gaza; says public opinion around the conflict is shifting.
May 16, 2026
AI actors not eligible for Golden Globes, say organizers
Golden Globes will not allow AI-generated actors to compete for awards, requiring a real human performance as the main element, while limited AI use for enhancement, like de-ageing may still be permitted.
May 7, 2026
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Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night
This year's function has drawn controversy after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos were announced as the lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs of the gala, with some activists upset about the billionaire couple's involvement.
May 4, 2026
AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy
The Academy said AI actors and writers will not be eligible for Oscars, requiring human performers and human-written screenplays, and also updated international film rules to allow festival winners and change nomination procedures.
May 1, 2026
Marvel premieres first 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer at CinemaCon
Disney closed CinemaCon with the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer, revealing Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers return, and previews of major upcoming sequels and franchise films.
April 17, 2026
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Netflix shares dive as co-founder Reed Hastings steps away
Hastings, who helped grow the revolutionary DVD-by-mail company into a global entertainment behemoth, will depart Netflix to "focus on his philanthropy and other pursuits" when his term as chairman of the board of directors ends in June.
April 17, 2026
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