• IndieWire:
  ‘V/H/S Mixtape’ Review: Shudder’s Helter-Skelter Horror Anthology Still Has Some Killer Tracks
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  With shorts from Renee Zhan, RZA, Ernest Dickerson, and David Moreau — not to mention, evil puppets escaped from Jim Henson's Creature Shop(!) — the ninth "V/H/S" could maybe use a little shuffle.
• IndieWire:
  ‘9 Temples to Heaven’ Review: Spiritual Road Movie Takes a Surrealist Detour in Weerasethakul Collaborator’s Fiction Debut
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  NYFF: Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s longtime collaborator makes a fascinating case for himself in his debut narrative feature about a Thai family wrestling with faith and death.
• IndieWire:
  Inside ‘Nerve Center,’ InfoWars’ New Flagship Show That Wants to Hold Every Possible Opinion at Once
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  Exclusive: Hosts Patti Harrison and David Brown and director Alan Resnick tell IndieWire about assembling the nuttiest corners of the internet for one insane show.
• IndieWire:
  TCM Sticking Around Under Skydance, to Be Overseen by Film Group Instead of TV Team
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein will have oversight of the cable channel after Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy previously led it at Warner Bros.
• IndieWire:
  ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Series Ordered at HBO with Film’s Original Cast Returning
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 romantic comedy, will showrun and executive produce the hour-long drama series.
• IndieWire:
  ‘Below’ Review: Josh Hartnett’s Silly Netflix Creature-Feature Is a Treat for the Eyes and Ears and Not Much Else
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  OK, the Newfoundland-set and -shot series also looks good, but the six-part series about an underwater monster terrorizing a small Canadian fishing village gets stranded between goofy thrills and meaningful drama. The accents, though — magnificent.
• IndieWire:
  ‘Cupertino’ Review: Robert and Michelle King’s Slick and Spiky Legal Drama Takes on Today’s Most Noxious Tech
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  In "The Good Fight" creators' latest whipsmart procedural, Mike Colter and Rachel Keller play lawyers representing the little guys exploited by Big Tech — including viewers exasperated by Silicon Valley's predatory disruptions, from Flock cameras to A.I.
• IndieWire:
  Chris Rock Stopped Trying to Imitate Adam Sandler, and Came Out of the Arthouse Closet
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  “Your edgy movie should feel edgier than an episode of ‘White Lotus,’" said Rock of making "Misty Green."
• IndieWire:
  What Awards Is ‘You Can See Everything’ Even Eligible for?
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  Although Nathan Fielder mostly makes projects classified as documentaries, he's been submitted for awards consideration before for playing himself. Could a campaign like that help "You Can See Everything" receive Oscar nominations?
• IndieWire:
  ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ Review: If Skydance’s Theatrical Releases Are as Blandly Algorithmic as Its Streaming Ones, Hollywood Is Already Dead
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  Small cars inspire a big whiff in an Apple streaming movie that stars John Cena as a CIA agent who has to retrieve a stolen nuke with his childhood friends.
• IndieWire:
  Crew Members on Ben Shapiro’s Pro-ICE Film Were Surprised by the Movie’s MAGA Politics. What Did They Deserve to Know?
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  A crew member who quit "Pawn Shop" says they wouldn't have taken the job had they known more about the pro-ICE action movie — raising questions about what indie productions should disclose before workers sign on.
• IndieWire:
  ‘Musk’ Review: Alex Gibney’s Distressing Biography of an Uber-Wealthy Tech Bro Is Less Bombshell Than Summary of How We Got Here
  (Thursday October 08, 2026)
  At nearly four hours, Gibney's documentary boasts a damning and exhaustively researched portrait of Elon Musk, even if the access has its limitations.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  'Saved by the Bell' actor Dennis Haskins' cause of death revealed
  (Wednesday October 07, 2026)
  Beloved "Saved by the Bell" actor Dennis Haskins reportedly died of Parkinson's disease, which he had been battling quietly.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies at 102
  (Tuesday October 06, 2026)
  Eva Marie Saint died in her Los Angeles, California, home on Tuesday, a representative said.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 | See the full list of releases
  (Tuesday October 06, 2026)
  Record Store Day unveils 180 exclusive albums for Black Friday.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died, his family says
  (Tuesday October 06, 2026)
  R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for hits such as "You Are My Lady" and "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" has died, his family announced on social media.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Dolly Parton's newest hotel and museum is now open in Nashville
  (Tuesday October 06, 2026)
  Promoters described Dolly Parton's new Nashville museum as "a love letter to the city of Nashville."
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Paramount and Warner Bros. have merged. Will streaming get more expensive?
  (Tuesday October 06, 2026)
  Could Paramount+ and HBO Max become one streaming platform now that their parent companies have merged? Details about the plan are still unclear.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn sentenced for wife's murder
  (Monday October 05, 2026)
  A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” has been sentenced after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  GloRilla expands her empire with beauty event in Atlanta
  (Monday October 05, 2026)
  The rapper is stepping into tech with an app designed to connect clients with verified hairstylists, makeup artists and nail technicians
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Reports: Zach Bryan wears 'Free Palestine' shirt during Gillette Stadium concert
  (Saturday October 03, 2026)
  In September, Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour, reportedly at the influence of billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of the stadium.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  'Great British Baking Show' host Alison Hammond updates fans after on-air health scare during UK morning show
  (Saturday October 03, 2026)
  Alison Hammond was presenting a segment when she clutched her chest and ran off set, according to TV Guide.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Atlanta's Outkast partners with Waffle House for limited-edition merchandise collaboration
  (Friday October 02, 2026)
  A launch party is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centennial Olympic Park Waffle House on Friday, Oct. 2.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals he's been diagnosed with rare blood cancer
  (Tuesday September 29, 2026)
  The co-lead vocalist of the country music trio shared his diagnosis on social media Tuesday.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
  (Tuesday September 29, 2026)
  Dennis Haskins was known for his role on the iconic 1990s teen sitcom "Saved By the Bell" and its spinoffs.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' re-release in the works with new footage, reports say
  (Tuesday September 29, 2026)
  Variety confirmed the re-release, which comes after another Marvel movie, "Avengers: Endgame," topped the box office seven years after its initial release.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Cause of death revealed for Naked Eyes singer Pete Byrne
  (Monday September 28, 2026)
  The "Always Something There to Remind Me" singer died on Sept. 14 at age 74.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  Atlanta hip-hop duo Outkast sues rapper Ovrkast for breaking name-change agreement
  (Monday September 28, 2026)
  The lawsuit claims the similar name is confusing fans and harming the reputation of Outkast's mark.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  How did Pac die? What we know about pro wrestler Benjamin Satterley's death one day after match
  (Monday September 28, 2026)
  A day before his death was announced, Benjamin Satterley wrestled in Chicago, opening the show against Andrade El Idolo.
• 11 Alive Entertainment:
  2026 MTV VMAs: Recap of key moments and performances
  (Monday September 28, 2026)
  Taylor Swift made history and Nirvana was awarded the 2026 Video Vanguard Award at the starry MTV Video Music Awards.

General News and Casting Calls

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• Eric Stonestreet Returning To ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ For Season 2 - Dexter: Resurrection took over New York Comic Con today, promoting Season 2 of the hit Showtime series, and revealed that Eric Stonestreet will return as serial killer Rapunzel. Our guy Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) will have so many killers to deal with this season, and a midlife crisis to boot. The show returns to […]
• Jennifer Coolidge Returns For Season 2 Of ‘The Watcher’ - The real estate agent who sold Naomi Watts’ Nora Brannock and Bobby Cannavale’s Dean Brannock their nightmare home is returning for season two of The Watcher. Jennifer Coolidge, who played the ambitious and brassy realtor who donned pastel-colored power suits, is back for the second season. It comes after Netflix revealed that the second season […]
• Carla Gugino, Fred Hechinger, Tom Pecinka & Riley Prior Join Off Broadway’s ‘A View From The Bridge’ - Additional cast for the upcoming Off Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge has been announced. Joining previously announced Sam Rockwell and Alfred Molina will be Carla Gugino, Fred Hechinger, Tom Pecinka and Riley Prior. Performances for this strictly limited 13-week engagement begin November 27, with an opening night on Sunday, December […]
• Ike Barinholtz Joins Jennifer Aniston In Universal’s Holiday Comedy ‘Naughty’ - EXCLUSIVE: Ike Barinholtz is the latest actor to join the growing ensemble of the upcoming Universal comedy Naughty, starring Jennifer Aniston. Peter Dinklage, Regina Hall and Chase Sui Wonders are also on board, with Olivia Wilde directing. Jimmy Warden penned the script for the project that originated from his spec script. Naughty follows Mallory (Aniston), […]
• Aldis Hodge And Wunmi Mosaku To Star In Orion Pictures Thriller ‘One Night Out’ With George Tillman Jr. Directing - EXCLUSIVE: Aldis Hodge and Wunmi Mosaku are set to star in One Night Out for Amazon MGM Studios’ Orion Pictures. George Tillman Jr. will direct. The film will be available to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. “I’ve wanted to work with Aldis and Wunmi for years. We’ve talked […]
• Paul Walter Hauser Set For Crime Drama ‘Garden City’ From John Curran, Magenta Light Studios - EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off Resident Evil, which is now Zach Cregger’s highest-grossing film at over $280M worldwide, Paul Walter Hauser has inked to star in Garden City, a new crime drama from Magenta Light Studios. Based on a true story. the film is written and directed by Chappaquiddick‘s John Curran. Production kicks off in Atlanta in […]
• Scott Bakula To Headline Detective Drama In Works At CBS From Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment - EXCLUSIVE: NCIS: New Orleans star Scott Bakula is eying a return to CBS with another procedural drama, which is in early development at the network. Bakula is set to star in and executive produce the untitled project, which comes from Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment, Deadline has learned. The drama, a high-concept detective procedural set in […]
• Hande Erçel To Star In Nader Saeivar’s Berlin-Set Drama ‘Diaspora’ - EXCLUSIVE: Turkish star Hande Erçel has been unveiled as the lead actress in Iranian director and screenwriter Nadar Saeivar’s upcoming Germany-set drama Diaspora ahead of an early 2027 shoot. Berlin-based director Saeivar, whose recent directorial credits include No End (2022), The Witness (2024) and Hijamat (2026), is also known internationally for his work with Jafar […]
• Lauren Ash, Mae Martin & Randall Park Join Crave Comedy ‘Meatballs’ - EXCLUSIVE: Lauren Ash (Superstore), Mae Martin (Wayward) and Randall Park (Wandavision) are joining the campers at Crave comedy Meatballs. The trio will be guest cast in the series, which is billed as a “raunchy, irreverent reimagining of the beloved 1979 Canadian comedy classic” that starred Bill Murray. They will join Gen V star Maddie Phillips […]
• 2026-27 Awards Season Calendar: Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Guilds & More - UPDATED with latest: With the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences setting its dates for the 2027 and 2028 Oscars (the latter the ceremony’s 100th anniversary), the rest of the awards docket for those two years is falling into place. After the Oscars announcement, SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards, The Producers Guild, the Film Independent Spirit […]
• Hulu Legal Drama ‘Conviction’ Casts Michael Gaston, F. Murray Abraham & Peter Friedman - EXCLUSIVE: Michael Gaston (The Leftovers, The Waterfront), F. Murray Abraham (The White Lotus, Homeland) and Peter Friedman (Succession, The Affair) have joined the recurring cast of Conviction, the Hulu drama series from David Shore. She joins the previously announced Elisabeth Moss, who leads the series and executive produces, as well as Jimmi Simpson, William Jackson […]
• Apple TV’s ‘Beat The Reaper’ Casts Paul Schulze & Tony Macht - EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV’s upcoming dramedy Beat the Reaper has added Paul Schulze (Nurse Jackie, The Sopranos) and Tony Macht (Oh Mary!, The Comeback) to its recurring cast. Details regarding their characters are under wraps. Based on the novel of the same name by Josh Bazell, Beat the Reaper follows Dr. Peter Brown (Will Poulter), an […]