Film & TV
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'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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'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs
Prosecutors said addict Perry was paying over $2,000 per vial of ketamine; his dealers paid a fraction of that; prosecutors say Sangha's actions "show a cold callousness and disregard for life."
April 9, 2026
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Sikh leader files police complaint, says Bollywood film 'offended minorities' sentiments
A Sikh leader filed a police complaint against Dhurandhar 2, saying a scene hurt Sikh religious sentiments. The incident has renewed concerns over how minorities in India, especially Sikhs, are treated in media and public discourse.
March 24, 2026