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‘Gilmore Girls’ documentary in production for HBO Max
Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson appear in 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.' (Saeed Adyani/Netflix)Where you lead, this new documentary will follow.A new documentary about Gilmore Girls is headed to HBO Max. The currently untitled film is directed by Bonni Cohen and is in production now.It will be about the beloved Warner Bros. Television series and comes from Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. The film marks the first authorized documentary about the show, which celebrated its 25th anniversary back in 2025.This upcoming documentary will offer an insider look into the creation of Gilmore Girls, as told directly by its creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. It will also feature interviews with Lauren Graham, who starred as Lorelai Gilmore in the ... Read More
Martin Lawrence returns in first look at ‘Martin’ spinoff
Martin Lawrence and Tommy Davidson star as Varnell Hill in episode 1 of season 1 of 'The Varnell Hill Show.' (Paramount+)Martin Lawrence is back in the first look at a brand-new Martin spinoff.Paramount+ has released the premiere date and first-look photos for The Varnell Hill Show, a half-hour workplace comedy spinoff of the classic sitcom Martin.This new show stars Tommy Davidson back as his same character from Martin, Varnell Hill. Additionally, Lawrence is set to make guest appearances as his titular role from the hit '90s sitcom. Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans executive produce the series."Nearly three decades after audiences first met him, Varnell Hill is stepping back into the spotlight — and he's determined to prove he's still the star ... Read More
Richard Madden to star in medical action-thriller series ‘Trauma’ for Paramount+
Richard Madden attends the Los Angeles red carpet and fan screening for Prime Video's 'Citadel' on April 25, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Leon Bennett/Getty Images)Richard Madden will star in a new medical action-thriller series.Paramount+ has announced Madden will star in its upcoming new show Trauma. It will premiere on the streaming service in all available territories, not including the U.K. and Ireland."When terrorists seize a busy London Hospital and take the Prime Minister hostage during surgery, former Royal Marines medic turned ER doctor Jim Marchant (Madden) must fight his way through the building to save everyone inside," according to the show's official logline. "As he takes the hospital floor by floor, the balance of power shifts—and the building becomes ... Read More
Perez Hilton taken to hospital after appearing to harm himself on livestream: Sheriff’s office
Perez Hilton attends the grand opening of Caspian's Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace on Jan. 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was transported to a Miami area hospital this week, where he was said to be receiving medical attention after appearing to harm himself on a TikTok livestream video, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.The update, which did not mention Hilton by name, comes after law enforcement in Miami responded to Hilton's home on Tuesday after receiving multiple calls claiming Hilton was "livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media," according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office."The individual has been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving ... Read More
In brief: ‘Violent Night 2’ gets trailer and more
Netflix has released its first look at Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. The streaming service also announced that the upcoming season of the anthology series will premiere on Sept. 17. Ella Beatty stars as the titular woman who was acquitted of murdering her father and stepmother. Vicky Krieps, Rebecca Hall and Charlie Hunnam also star in the show from creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan ...David Harbour is back as Santa Claus in the trailer for Violent Night 2. Universal Pictures has shared the official trailer for the holiday action comedy sequel. Along with Harbour, the new movie stars Kristen Bell, Jared Harris, Joe Pantoliano, Maxwell Friedman, Daniela Melchior and Andrew Bachelor. It arrives in theaters on Dec. 4 ...The ... Read More
Viola Davis to star in and executive produce new series, ‘Ascent’
Viola Davis attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)Viola Davis is returning to TV.The EGOT-winning actress will star in a new Paramount+ thriller series from acclaimed writer John Logan called Ascent. She’ll play a corporate fixer who must use her skills to save her estranged daughter.“I am overwhelmingly excited about this journey with the great John Logan,” Davis says in a statement. “We won the lottery with this one! Work in which both story and character are bold, awe inspiring and deeply unique is why I became an artist.”Davis will also be executive producing the project with her husband, Julius Tennon, for ... Read More
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ will world premiere at New York Film Festival
This graphic shows a still from 'Godzilla Minus Zero.' (GKIDS)Godzilla Minus Zero is headed to New York City.Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Godzilla Minus Zero will make its world premiere as the Spotlight Gala selection for the 64th New York Film Festival on Sept. 26.Godzilla Minus Zero is the direct sequel to the 2023 Japanese film Godzilla Minus One. It is written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki. The first film was a surprise international hit and eventually won the Oscar for best visual effects. It earned $116 million worldwide at the box office, making it the highest-grossing Japanese Godzilla film.This sequel film takes place in the year 1949, "two years after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One, ... Read More
‘Heated Rivalry’ asks fans for space ahead of season 2 filming
Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams in 'Heated Rivalry.' (Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max)Heated Rivalry wants fans to cool it as season 2 begins production.The Heated Rivalry official account and creator Jacob Tierney’s production company Accent Aigu Entertainment posted a message to social media Tuesday asking fans not to disrupt filming locations.“To our incredible fans and everyone who’s been sharing in the excitement for the show: Your support, enthusiasm, and kindness have meant the world to us,” reads the post. “As we gear up for more Heated Rivalry, please help us in making it the best it can be. If you happen to come across one of our filming locations, please give our cast and crew the space they need to do what they ... Read More
Bowen Yang to make Broadway debut starring in ‘Oh, Mary!’
Bowen Yang attends the 79th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2026, in New York City. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)Bowen Yang is headed to Broadway.The actor and comedian will make his Broadway debut by taking on the starring role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award-winning play Oh, Mary!Yang's run in the production will be a limited 12-week engagement starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Dec. 6.Oh, Mary!'s official Instagram shared a poster with Yang adorned in Mary's signature bratty curls. The account also posted a video of Yang as he finds a mirror that has the phrase "I don't think so, honey" written in all caps using red lipstick. It's a reference to ... Read More
‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix adaptation starts production, adds recurring cast
Sophie Ne?lisse, Roby Attal and Francesca Reale during the start of production on 'This Summer Will Be Different.' (Amanda Matlovich/Netflix)Cameras have started rolling on This Summer Will Be Different.Netflix announced that production has started on the upcoming TV adaptation of author Carley Fortune's bestselling romance novel.Sophie Nélisse will star as Lucy in the series. Francesca Reale and Roby Attal are also part of the show's main cast. They play the roles of Bridget and Felix, who also goes by the nickname Wolf.Additionally, Netflix has announced the actors joining the show's recurring cast. Jordan Rodrigues will play Miles Lam, Jude Wilson is set to play Zach, Natalie Brown has been cast as Christine, James Tupper will play Ken, Tom Barnett is ... Read More
In brief: ‘Task’ season 2 adds several to cast and more
Task has added even more actors to its season 2 cast. Deadline reports Tim Blake Nelson, Jharrel Jerome, Brían F. O’Byrne, Bethlehem Million, Kevin Dunn and Andrew Russel have joined the ensemble of the second season. Mark Ruffalo is set to return to his starring role of Tom Brandis, this time alongside Mahershala Ali as Eddie Barnes. The HBO series is based on an original idea by Brad Ingelsby ...Gavin Leatherwood has landed his next role. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Sex Lives of College Girls actor has joined the cast of the rom-com It Happened One Summer, according to Variety. The movie will be based on Tessa Bailey’s bestselling book. Leatherwood joins Nina Dobrev, Tyler Hoechlin and Virginia ... Read More
Amazon orders new sitcom ‘DINKS’ from co-creator of ‘Friends’
A photo of Marta Kauffman. (Eric Charbonneau) | A photo of Paul Scheer. (Andrew Max Levy) | A photo of June Diane Raphael. (Alexandra Genova)A new show from the co-creator of Friends is on the way.Amazon MGM Studios has ordered the new show DINKS (Dual Income No Kids) from showrunner Marta Kauffman. This series will be a first-of-its kind improvised multi-camera sitcom for Prime Video.The show stars real-life married couple June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer. The pair executive produce and star in the show, with Jon Gabrus also set to star as a series regular.DINKS is a comedy that follows "Josh (Scheer) and Charlie (Raphael), a couple who, in the absence of a marriage or kids, decide to literally ... Read More
Jaafar Jackson to star in ‘Supermax’ alongside Will Smith
Jaafar Jackson attends the premiere of 'Michael' at Dolby Theatre on April 20, 2026, in Hollywood, California. (Christopher Patey/Getty Images for Lionsgate)Jaafar Jackson has found his next role.The Michael actor is set to star alongside Will Smith in the upcoming action-thriller film Supermax for Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax, ABC Audio has confirmed.Pineapple Express and Halloween director David Gordon Green will helm the film. It is set to stream worldwide on Prime Video.Smith will star as Rex in the film, which is described to be "a propulsive and twist-laden action thriller." It follows two FBI agents who investigate a murder that has taken place inside the world's most secure prison.AnnaSophia Robb has also been cast in the film. She will ... Read More
In brief: Rebecca Hall joins ‘The Secret of Secrets’ and more
Another one of Lynn Painter's books is getting the big screen adaptation. Deadline reports Beatrice Kitsos and David Iacono will star in the film adaptation of Painter's bestselling book Better Than the Movies ...Rebecca Hall has joined the cast of The Secret of Secrets for Netflix. She will play the role of Katherine Solomon in the upcoming series adaptation of the mystery thriller novel from author Dan Brown's Robert Langdon book series. As previously reported, Morgan Spector will also star as Robert Langdon in the show ...It seems Samara Weaving is set to join the X-Men. Deadline reports the actress is Marvel's top choice to play Emma Frost in an upcoming X-Men film. The character was most recently portrayed by January ... Read More
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has second-biggest opening weekend ever with $355 million
Tom Holland attends the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' UK premiere on Wednesday 29th July 2026 in London, England. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)Spider-Man: Brand New Day is off to a record-breaking start at the box office.The latest Marvel superhero film earned an estimated $355 million in North American ticket sales during its opening weekend, making it the second-biggest domestic debut of all time, according to studio estimates. It trails only 2019's Avengers: Endgame, which opened to $357 million.The Sony Pictures release also took in $572 million internationally, including $121 million in China, for a worldwide opening of $927 million, making it the second-largest global debut ever, behind Avengers: Endgame.Starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, Spider-Man: Brand New Day also became ... Read More
Ariana Grande taking break from public appearances, exits West End show amid ‘public scrutiny’
Ariana Grande attending the 83rd Golden Globes awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, January 11, 2026. (by Sthanlee Mirador/PA Images via Getty Images)Ariana Grande plans to step back from public appearances after completing The Eternal Sunshine Tour, her representative confirmed to ABC News.The singer will also no longer star in the upcoming West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George, which would have reunited her with her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey."Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour," her representative said in a statement to ABC News on Sunday."She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then ... Read More
Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case released as sheriff’s office asks for public’s help in identifying writer
This image provided by the FBI Feb. 5, 2026, shows a missing person Nancy Guthrie. (FBI)The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released two ransom notes received by local media in Tucson, Arizona, in the days after Nancy Guthrie was taken, while calling for the public's help in identifying their writer.The redacted versions of the notes arrive six months after the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson-area home. The 84-year-old remains missing.ABC News has previously described the contents of the notes."These communications reveal distinctive patterns of word choice, syntax, and phraseology that reflect the writer's unique linguistic style," the Pima County Sheriff's Department said in a press release on Friday. "They also provide valuable insight ... Read More
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II opens up about ‘Wonder Man’ cancellation
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II attends the MLB Opening Night Game: Yankees vs. Giants, at Momo's on March 25, 2026, in San Francisco, California. (Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images for Netflix)Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is opening up about the cancellation of his Marvel TV series Wonder Man.Abdul-Mateen took to Instagram to post about the surprise cancellation of the series, which had previously been renewed for season 2 on Disney+."Word just dropped that Wonder Man won’t be coming back for Season 2. (And if you don’t knowww, now ya knoww!)" Abdul-Mateen captioned his post. "That’s life, right? Everything will shake out."The actor, who played aspiring actor and superhero Simon Williams in the show, continued his post by thanking the series' fans."I wanted to say thank you to everybody ... Read More
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:HuluFurious: This new series follows an FBI agent who hunts for a serial killer.Paramount+Diarra from Detroit: Season 2 finds Diarra Brickland looking for a hot girl summer while dealing with a new mystery. FXX, HuluAdults: A prequel episode of the ensemble comedy series is set to drop a month before season 2. Movie theatersSpider-Man: Brand New Day: Tom Holland and Zendaya are back in the latest film following Peter Parker. I Want Your Sex: This new film stars Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman and Charli XCX. Boyhood: The Oscar-winning film that took 12 years to make returns to theaters to celebrate its 12th ... Read More
In brief: Claire Foy, Matthew Macfadyen to star in ‘You Are Here’ and more
Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen are teaming up for a new drama series. The actors are set to star in You Are Here for STARZ and BBC. The new show will be based on the love story written by author David Nicholls. He adapted his own story as an eight-part series to be directed by Normal People's Lenny Abrahamson ...Fake Skating is headed to the big screen. Sony Pictures has tapped The Fault in our Stars director Josh Boone to direct the film adaptation of the high school hockey romance book by Lynn Painter. It marks the first book by the bestselling author to get a screen adaptation. Morgan Lehmann and Victoria Bata wrote its screenplay while Boone and his ... Read More
Howard Charles, 50 Cent tease why ‘Fightland’ is a must-watch
Poster for 'Fightland' (Starz)Howard Charles plays a heavyweight championship boxer in Fightland, the new Starz series that follows Duke Kilroy as he seeks vengeance for the death of his brother, whom he believes was killed by criminal kingpin and former promoter Kingsley Marshall.Though Howard was already in shape before landing the role, he says portraying Duke required a different kind of physique."I had to put on weight for the role, actually. I was a bit too lean. That's the first time that's actually happened. So I was eating a bit more than I usually do. I was lifting a bit heavier than I usually do," he tells ABC Audio.Howard says he was drawn to the character the moment he read the script."I saw a man ... Read More
George Clooney, Amal Clooney send note to mayor while evacuating home in France amid wildfires
George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend the 51st Chaplin Award Gala honoring George Clooney at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on April 27, 2026 in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)George Clooney and Amal Clooney evacuated their home in Brignoles, France, this week as wildfires tore through the region, sending a moving note to the town's mayor as they left.The actor and human rights attorney informed Didier Bremond, the mayor of Brignoles, of their departure in a note shared with ABC News by a representative for Clooney on Thursday."At this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment and as we evacuate Brignoles we want to emphasise 2 things," the note read. "First ... Read More
‘Clueless’ sequel series greenlit at Paramount+
A photo of Alicia Silverstone. (Kristin Burns)Paramount+ has some totally buggin' news.The streaming service has greenlit a sequel series to the classic '90s film Clueless. Alicia Silverstone is set to reprise her starring role as "it" girl Cher Horowitz in this new event series based on the teen comedy movie.Silverstone will also executive produce the series. It is set to start production in LA in 2027.The upcoming show picks up 30 years after the events of the original film. "Beloved Beverly Hills icon Cher Horowitz has figured out a lot: She’s successful in business and has mastered motherhood — that is, until her daughter’s high school years, and Cher finds that parenting a teenager makes her feel 'clueless' all over ... Read More
Ben Affleck, Jamie Ding win $1 million for charity on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
Jamie Ding and Ben Affleck celebrate winning a million dollars on 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.' (Eric Mccandless/Disney)Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding scored the winning prize on the ABC television show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire on Wednesday. The pair earned $1 million for the nonprofit Eastern Congo Initiative.Affleck and Ding clinched the win on a Thanksgiving trivia question.The final question read, "In an annual Thanksgiving tradition, all but which of these have been the names of turkeys pardoned by a U.S. president?"The four options the pair could choose from to answer the question were "Peanut Butter & Jelly," "Tater & Tot," "Mac & Cheese" and "Spaghetti & Meatball."Affleck and Ding selected the correct answer, "Spaghetti & Meatball."Lights flickered ... Read More
John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in ‘The Road Home’
John Legend attends The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction 2026 at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 19, 2026, in New York City. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The Gordon Parks Foundation)You may be more used to John Legend onstage behind his piano, but in the new film The Road Home, he takes on the role of civil rights activist Harry Belafonte.“I was honored to know Mr. Belafonte as my friend, mentor and collaborator in the struggle for justice,” he tells Variety. “He was an incredible human being who lived a monumental, revolutionary life. He was the epitome of an artist and activist who set a standard for me and so many others who stand on his shoulders. I count it ... Read More
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