Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Actor's Death
A judge sentenced Matthew Perry's personal assistant to more than three years in prison for their central role in the actor's death. The case has drawn renewed attention to Perry's final months and the circumstances surrounding his passing.
'Toy Story 5' Billboard Sparks Taylor Swift Soundtrack Speculation
A mysterious 'Toy Story 5' billboard featuring the initials 'TS' and Andy's bedroom wallpaper with 13 clouds — Taylor Swift's famously favorite number — has sent Swifties into a frenzy. Fans are speculating the Grammy winner may be contributing to the film's soundtrack.
Neon Wins Second Cannes Palme d'Or in a Row With 'Fjord'
Indie distributor Neon took home the Palme d'Or at Cannes last week for the film 'Fjord,' marking the company's seventh Palme d'Or overall. CEO Tom Quinn made his first public appearance since the win, using it to speak out against Hollywood consolidation.
'Emily in Paris' Confirmed Ending With Season 6 on Netflix
Netflix announced that Season 6 will be the final chapter of the Lily Collins-led dramedy. The show joins 'The Night Agent,' 'The Lincoln Lawyer,' and 'The Bear' among notable series wrapping up in the coming year.
HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Renewed for Season 2 Before Season 1 Even Airs
HBO has already greenlit a second season of its Harry Potter TV adaptation, with filming expected to begin this fall. Season 1, subtitled 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' is set to premiere on December 25.
Sarah Snook to Star in Limited Series Remake of Hitchcock's 'The Birds'
A new limited series take on Alfred Hitchcock's classic 'The Birds,' starring 'Succession' Emmy winner Sarah Snook, has hit the TV marketplace. The project comes from producer David Heyman and writer Tom Spezialy.
Netflix's 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' Docuseries Arrives This Week
Hot on the heels of the hit Michael Jackson biopic, a new Netflix docuseries dives into the most controversial period of the pop star's life, covering the abuse accusations and trials. It's part of a big Netflix drop week that also includes classic films like the Rocky and Riddick franchises.
'Obsession' Crosses $100M in Third Weekend With Unprecedented Hold
Focus Features' Blumhouse horror hit 'Obsession' is the first film in over 40 years to increase at the box office in both its second and third weekends outside of Christmas. The Curry Barker-directed film has now earned over $106M domestically, a record for Focus Features.
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Drops 70% in Weekend 2 as Horror Rivals Dominate
Star Wars' first big-screen return in seven years earned just ~$25M in its second weekend, a steep 70% drop that rivals Solo's historically bad hold. Disney insiders say the film's ROI includes merchandise and Disney+ cross-promotion beyond pure ticket sales.
'Backrooms' Obliterates A24 Record With $85M–$88M Opening Weekend
Kane Parsons' internet-born horror film debuted to an estimated $85M–$88M domestically, more than tripling A24's previous opening-weekend record held by 'Civil War' ($25.5M). The 20-year-old YouTube creator's $10M-budget feature stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve and beat out 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' for the No. 1 spot.