BBC Three is going online again as the BBC plans three channel closures
BBC Three and BBC Scotland are set to leave linear TV in spring 2027, while Radio 4 Extra will close as the broadcaster pursues £500m in savings.
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Netflix’s Jinny Howe reshapes scripted teams by genre as Cole Galvin moves up
Deadline reports a new structure for Netflix’s US and Canada scripted division, with separate drama teams, a promotion for Cole Galvin and a new development director.
The Hunting Wives Season 2 trailer reunites Sophie and Margo ahead of November premiere
Netflix’s new trailer puts Sophie and Margo’s strained relationship at the centre of an eight-episode season due November 26.
Russell Brand accuser says she reported alleged 2009 incident to Channel 4 manager
A woman told jurors she reported an alleged encounter with Russell Brand while working for Channel 4 and was assured her complaint had been escalated. Brand denies the charges...
Tilda Swinton’s New York stage debut brings her back to a role she created in 1987
Swinton will bring the solo play Man to Man to the Lucille Lortel Theatre in 2027, nearly 40 years after she first performed the role.
Harvey Mason Jr. elected to Paley Center’s Los Angeles board of governors
The Recording Academy chief joins a board that advises the Paley Center on its Los Angeles programming and strategic goals.
Robert Downey Jr. joins Snap’s Specs team in customer experience role
The actor will work on content, lens experiences and hardware collaborations for Snap’s augmented reality glasses, with television campaign spots planned around major sports...
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS. Her symptoms have not gone away
The actor told listeners to her MeSsy podcast that a doctor said she does not have multiple sclerosis, leaving her without an explanation for symptoms she says continue.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ reveals its Broadway cast and a new take on the gangs
Amber Gray, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Casey Likes are among the first performers named for the musical, which is scheduled to open in April 2027.
Amy Poehler, Khloé Kardashian and Monica Lewinsky win Signal Awards for their podcasts
The three hosts are among the gold medal winners named in the 2026 podcast awards. Phoebe Judge and Pablo Torre are also set for special honors.
Evolution Mallorca brings back its film pitches. Here’s who will judge them
Seven Script Lab projects will get five minutes each before a jury that includes Oscar-winning producer Kim Magnusson and Sirāt producer Xavi Font.
IllustrationFourth complainant tells Russell Brand trial of alleged assault at London radio station
The woman described the alleged encounter as ‘frenzied’ and ‘violent’ in testimony at Southwark Crown Court. Brand denies all seven charges against him.
Jakarta wants to be a regional film hub. Its governor is looking to Busan
At the Jakarta Film Summit, Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo pitched the Indonesian capital to filmmakers and investors, with permits, financing and regional production on the agenda.
IllustrationEvolution Mallorca brings The Debut and Ink to its 15th edition
The festival plans more than 100 projects from October 28 to November 4, pairing international films with Mallorcan work and cinematography events.
Joanne McNally gets a standing ovation on Fallon ahead of her Netflix special
The Irish comedian’s US television debut drew applause from The Tonight Show audience and praise from Jimmy Fallon. Her next stop is a filmed New York performance.
Patricia Clarkson’s ‘Lilly’ will open a London film festival focused on women’s stories
Rachel Feldman’s film leads the Women and the World International Film Festival, scheduled for November 5–12 in London, alongside a program of premieres.
Star Wars animated altcast joins Disney’s Super Bowl LXI lineup
Disney plans to turn live Super Bowl plays into a Star Wars animated broadcast on Disney+, its television channels and the ESPN app.
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Dan Lin is out at Netflix. What happened with Greta Gerwig’s Narnia?
Netflix has confirmed its film chief’s departure and named Peter Rice to oversee movies for now. A reported disagreement over Narnia has drawn attention, but its link to the...