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- [After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’](https://keymarktelevision.com/after-u-k-approval-of-paramount-wbd-deal-european-media-leaders-rally-behind-david-ellison-the-industry-will-be-stronger/) - The U.K.’s decision to clear Paramount Skydance’s $111 ⁠billion proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been broadly welcomed by European industry players. U.K. exhibitors, media executives and analysts have argued the deal reflects a wider shift in regulatory thinking as European broadcasters face mounting competitive pressure from global streaming giants. Following the European Commission’s
- [‘Michael’ Boosts Lionsgate Quarterly Results as Studio Narrows Loss to $29 Million](https://keymarktelevision.com/michael-boosts-lionsgate-quarterly-results-as-studio-narrows-loss-to-29-million/) - Shamone! Record-breaking biopic “Michael” helped Lionsgate’s movie division turn in a profit of $105 million — its best-ever result for a June quarter. Lionsgate’s Motion Picture segment revenue of $587.3 million more than doubled from the prior-year quarter. The segment profit was up from a nominal $2.4 million in the year-ago period. The company said
- [LISTEN: Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies](https://keymarktelevision.com/listen-fear-loathing-and-endless-potential-ai4-conference-takes-stock-of-transformative-technologies/) - On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Corbin Bolies reports from Las Vegas where he is covering the AI4 conference with a slew of top leaders and true believers. The excitement around generative AI is still as hot as the temperature in Sin City, but the polarizing effect of the technology is evident as
- [‘Michael 2’ Eyes Filming Start ‘Towards the End of this Year’ or Early 2027 as Lionsgate Teases Release Date](https://keymarktelevision.com/michael-2-eyes-filming-start-towards-the-end-of-this-year-or-early-2027-as-lionsgate-teases-release-date/) - Lionsgate is working on the sequel to “Michael” and hopes to start rolling the cameras soon on the second biopic about Michael Jackson. The studio hopes to begin production in late 2026 or early 2027, Lionsgate’s motion picture chief Adam Fogelson said on Thursday’s earnings call, with the hopes of releasing the final product at
- [‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Melissa Rauch on Her Larger-Than-Life Surprise Role on ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-big-bang-theory-star-melissa-rauch-on-her-larger-than-life-surprise-role-on-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Season 1 Episode 3, now streaming on HBO Max. Things get witchy in Episode 3 of “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” and a scary, 60-foot Bernadette (Melissa Raush) makes a guest appearance. The aptly titled episode, “Spoiler: Bert Is Magic,” kicks off
- [Regal Cinemas CEO Eduardo Acuna Backs Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Says Antitrust Trial ‘Creates More Uncertainty and Distraction’](https://keymarktelevision.com/regal-cinemas-ceo-eduardo-acuna-backs-paramount-warner-bros-merger-says-antitrust-trial-creates-more-uncertainty-and-distraction/) - Regal Cinemas CEO Eduardo Acuna released a statement on Wednesday evening in support of the looming Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. “This year has been an important one for our industry. Attendance is up, younger audiences are coming out in numbers we haven’t seen in years, and the upcoming release schedule looks just as strong,” Acuna wrote.
- [Bella Thorne and Zendaya Got Pitted Against Each Other During Disney Fame and Snuck Off Set to ‘Hash It Out’ After Things ‘Got Pretty Bad’](https://keymarktelevision.com/bella-thorne-and-zendaya-got-pitted-against-each-other-during-disney-fame-and-snuck-off-set-to-hash-it-out-after-things-got-pretty-bad/) - Bella Thorne revealed on the latest episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she was aggressively pitted against her “Shake It Off” co-star Zendaya amid the height of their Disney stardom. The two actors became household names among Disney Channel viewers for playing CeCe Jones (Thorne) and Rocky Blue (Zendaya) on “Shake It Off,”
- [Vampire Mockumentary ‘I Love Paris’ Takes Top Honors at 2026 Fantasia Film Festival Audience Awards](https://keymarktelevision.com/vampire-mockumentary-i-love-paris-takes-top-honors-at-2026-fantasia-film-festival-audience-awards/) - The people have spoken at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. Nicky Murphy’s vampire mockumentary “I Love Paris” took home best international feature honors at the audience awards, while Masanao Kawajiri’s “Cherry and Virgin” was honored with best animated feature. This year’s Fantasia International Film Festival took place from July 16 to Aug. 2 in
- [Judge Dismisses Lawsuit From Paramount Streaming Subscribers Seeking to Block Warner Bros. Merger](https://keymarktelevision.com/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-from-paramount-streaming-subscribers-seeking-to-block-warner-bros-merger/) - A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from a group of consumers looking to challenge the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín wrote that the plaintiffs — three current Paramount+ subscribers and two prospective subscribers — presented a lack of standing in their suit. She also ruled that the
- [‘The Shards’ Star Igby Rigney on Wooing Ryan Murphy, Never Meeting Bret Easton Ellis and Not Worrying About Sex Scenes: ‘It’s Like Doing a Dance Under a Microscope’](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-shards-star-igby-rigney-on-wooing-ryan-murphy-never-meeting-bret-easton-ellis-and-not-worrying-about-sex-scenes-its-like-doing-a-dance-under-a-microscope/) - Igby Rigney is exhausted. It’s a day before “The Shards” launches, and he’s just gotten back from Berlin, the final stop of a global press tour that also took him to New York and London. When the series debuts on FX on Aug. 5, he’ll be celebrating at the official launch party at a roller
- [Lindsey Buckingham, Madison Beer, Kiernan Shipka and Tiffani Thiessen Named As Presenters for Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood](https://keymarktelevision.com/lindsey-buckingham-madison-beer-kiernan-shipka-and-tiffani-thiessen-named-as-presenters-for-varietys-power-of-young-hollywood/) - Variety has announced presenters for its annual Power of Young Hollywood, this year presented by Disney+, taking place on Aug. 5 in Los Angeles. Presenting Tate McRae with the Triple Threat Award will be Madison Beer, and presenting Sombr with the Songwriter of the Year award is Lindsey Buckingham. Tyriq Withers will receive the New
- [Cannibalism Comedy-Horror ‘Ali & Ben’s Spicy Meats,’ Starring Amir Nafis, Signs Abnormal Studios for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/cannibalism-comedy-horror-ali-bens-spicy-meats-starring-amir-nafis-signs-abnormal-studios-for-worldwide-sales-exclusive/) - Kuala Lumpur genre outfit Abnormal Studios has taken on worldwide international sales for “Ali & Ben’s Spicy Meats,” a Malaysian cannibal black comedy-horror from sibling filmmakers Iskander and Feisal Azizuddin. The company plans to launch the title at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan this October. The ninth independent feature from the
- [Perez Hilton: Disturbing Livestream Frightens Fans, Rushed to Hospital After Police Investigation](https://keymarktelevision.com/perez-hilton-disturbing-livestream-frightens-fans-rushed-to-hospital-after-police-investigation/) - Local police were dispatched to the Miami home of Hollywood gossip journalist Perez Hilton after receiving reports about a disturbing livestream during which Hilton, covered in blood, appeared to be cutting himself, Variety has confirmed. The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls about Hilton’s livestream on Tuesday night and sent deputies to respond. Once
- [Eli Roth Admits ‘Ice Cream Man’ Features AI-Assisted Shots After Suggesting Otherwise: ‘I Misspoke’](https://keymarktelevision.com/eli-roth-admits-ice-cream-man-features-ai-assisted-shots-after-suggesting-otherwise-i-misspoke/) - Eli Roth first promised that his upcoming horror release, “Ice Cream Man,” would feature an animated sequence he had initially drawn himself. Now, days ahead of the film’s Aug. 7 premiere, Roth admitted AI had a hand in the effort. The horror director said in a statement on Tuesday (via Polygon) that he used AI in
- [ESPN Taps Creators to Help Promote the NFL Season and its First Super Bowl Telecast](https://keymarktelevision.com/espn-taps-creators-to-help-promote-the-nfl-season-and-its-first-super-bowl-telecast/) - ESPN has lined up its fourth annual “Creator Network” of digital stars who will fan out across the country to promote the 2026 NFL season that is set to culminate with the Super Bowl airing on ESPN for the first time. The five members of the cohort for this year are, as described by ESPN:
- [CBS Orders Comedy Pilot ‘Hilda! (In Lights!)’ About 70-Year-Old Woman Pursuing Broadway Dreams](https://keymarktelevision.com/cbs-orders-comedy-pilot-hilda-in-lights-about-70-year-old-woman-pursuing-broadway-dreams/) - CBS has given a pilot order to a comedy series titled “Hilda! (In Lights!)” about an elderly woman who moves to New York City to pursue her Broadway dreams. Three scripts for the single-camera project, from writer and executive producer Abbey Caldwell, were announced as being in development at the studio in April. The logline
- [‘Ice Cream Man’ Review: Eli Roth’s Children-of-the-Damned Splatter Movie Is No Treat](https://keymarktelevision.com/ice-cream-man-review-eli-roths-children-of-the-damned-splatter-movie-is-no-treat/) - It’s a "Village of the Damned" meets "Weapons" meets the opening scene of "Halloween" situation. But those movies all tower over "Ice Cream Man," a hyped-up one-joke kiddie zombie splatter film.VarietyRead More
- [Ariana Grande Clarifies Upcoming Break and Says It Was Planned in Advance: ‘Boundaries, They Need to Be Set’](https://keymarktelevision.com/ariana-grande-clarifies-upcoming-break-and-says-it-was-planned-in-advance-boundaries-they-need-to-be-set/) - Ariana Grande has spoken out about her upcoming break from her professional career after a representative said that she will step out of the public eye following the conclusion of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour in early September. During her first of three performances at Chicago’s United Center on Monday night, Grande paused at the front
- [Dermot Mulroney Says He’s ‘Sad to See it Go’ After ‘Chicago Fire’ Exit: ‘We Gave it Our All for Two Seasons’](https://keymarktelevision.com/dermot-mulroney-says-hes-sad-to-see-it-go-after-chicago-fire-exit-we-gave-it-our-all-for-two-seasons/) - News broke on Friday that Dermot Mulroney will leave NBC’s “Chicago Fire” in its upcoming 15th season. During a recent appearance at Flash Weekend Chicago Horror Convention (via People), Mulroney opened up about his exit. “Loved every minute of it. Became friends with this incredible crew of people,” Mulroney said. He later noted that the
- [Mary Rivera, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Actress, Dies at 82](https://keymarktelevision.com/mary-rivera-spider-man-no-way-home-actress-dies-at-82/) - Mary Rivera, who played the grandmother of Jacob Batalon’s Ned in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” has died. She was 82. According to her obituary, Rivera was born on June 2, 1943, in Iloilo, Philippines, and died on April 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii. A family member told TMZ that Rivera suffered a stroke and had to
- [Christopher Nolan Says There Is a ‘Fundamental Flaw’ With Amateur Film Criticism: ‘To Identify the Mechanism Does Not Invalidate the Mechanism’](https://keymarktelevision.com/christopher-nolan-says-there-is-a-fundamental-flaw-with-amateur-film-criticism-to-identify-the-mechanism-does-not-invalidate-the-mechanism/) - Critics have said their piece about Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” and now he is saying his piece about them. While on “The Odyssey” press tour, the director spoke with podcaster Zhong Shu about “a fundamental flaw of film criticism” he sees with amateur critics. “The criticism that’s often leveled at movies in general is, ‘Oh,
- [Phil Collins Says He Almost Died in 2024 From Alcohol Abuse: ‘People Were Coming to Say Goodbye’](https://keymarktelevision.com/phil-collins-says-he-almost-died-in-2024-from-alcohol-abuse-people-were-coming-to-say-goodbye/) - Phil Collins recently told The Times of London that he almost died in 2024 from health complications stemming from alcohol abuse. The Genesis frontman explained that he was initially admitted to a Swiss hospital for alcohol addiction in late 2023. He was discharged at first, but was brought back in shortly after and placed into
- [Pima County Sheriff’s Department Made Several Mistakes During Search for Nancy Guthrie, New Report Claims](https://keymarktelevision.com/pima-county-sheriffs-department-made-several-mistakes-during-search-for-nancy-guthrie-new-report-claims/) - A new report from the Wall Street Journal, published Saturday night, brings to light several possible errors by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department during its search for Nancy Guthrie, which has seen little progress since it began in February. The WSJ, citing personal files and interviews with current and former federal officers and individuals close
- [‘House of the Dragon’: Gayle Rankin on That ‘F — ed Up’ Aemond-Alys-Alicent Scene, ‘Unbearable’ Family Dinner and Dragon Egg Plans](https://keymarktelevision.com/house-of-the-dragon-gayle-rankin-on-that-f-ed-up-aemond-alys-alicent-scene-unbearable-family-dinner-and-dragon-egg-plans/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 7 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Gayle Rankin’s Alys Rivers has dealt with an Oedipus complex before during her time at Harrenhal, but this week’s “House of the Dragon” marked the first time Alys was directly dragged into the Targaryens’ incestuous
- [‘Jimmy’ Review: Woozily Seductive Mood Piece Wanders Europe in Pursuit of James Baldwin’s Spirit](https://keymarktelevision.com/jimmy-review-woozily-seductive-mood-piece-wanders-europe-in-pursuit-of-james-baldwins-spirit/) - “If not me, who?” said actor Billy Porter in a 2024 Guardian interview, explaining the rationale for his plan to direct and star in a biopic of Black queer author and activist James Baldwin. “Who’s going to tell it better than the Black gay man who embodies that in today’s age?” Porter was right that
- [Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Boxing Title Bout Online for Free](https://keymarktelevision.com/lamont-roach-jr-vs-william-zepeda-livestream-heres-where-to-watch-the-boxing-title-bout-online-for-free/) - In a title bout for the championship, American Lamont Roach, Jr. takes on Mexican boxer William Zepeda in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? The vacant WBC Lightweight title belt. At the end of the match, one of these fighters will have the title — or it will end with a draw. On Saturday,
- [Vincent Pastore, Who Played ‘Big Pussy’ on ‘The Sopranos’, Dies at 80](https://keymarktelevision.com/vincent-pastore-who-played-big-pussy-on-the-sopranos-dies-at-80/) - Vincent Pastore, who is best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 80. Pastore was a key player on the first two seasons of “The Sopranos,” and helped deliver one of the mob drama’s most iconic moments. In the show, Big Pussy was part
- [Lollapalooza Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets, Delays Several More Amid Intense Flooding](https://keymarktelevision.com/lollapalooza-shortens-wolf-alice-and-cortis-sets-delays-several-more-amid-intense-flooding/) - Day three of Lollapalooza has been delayed from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT. Most of the sets scheduled within that three-hour window have been canceled, with a few exceptions. K-pop group Cortis, who have been moved to later this afternoon, will be performing for 40 minutes rather than their previously scheduled 50. English band
- [Toymaker Hasbro Reimagines Most Iconic Board Games With Spider-Man-Themed Graphics and Gameplay](https://keymarktelevision.com/toymaker-hasbro-reimagines-most-iconic-board-games-with-spider-man-themed-graphics-and-gameplay/) - “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is shaping up to be a big hit at the box office, challenging 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” for the biggest North American movie opening of all time. Now, fans can also compete in a different type of challenge, with toymaker Hasbro re-releasing a number of its most popular board games with Spider-Man-themed
- [‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2 Will ‘Not’ Shy Away From the ‘Horrible’ Cultural Themes of the 1930s: It’s the ‘Heart of Our Story’](https://keymarktelevision.com/it-welcome-to-derry-creator-says-season-2-will-not-shy-away-from-the-horrible-cultural-themes-of-the-1930s-its-the-heart-of-ou/) - As horror fans eagerly await the next chapter in Pennywise’s (Bill Skarsgård) horrifying reign of terror, “It: Welcome to Derry” co-creator Andy Muschietti has shared some details on the current status of Season 2. “We’re very excited, we’re in the writers’ room right now,” Muschietti confirms to Variety. The new season will take place in
- [Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Used Pain Scale Ratings to Prep BDSM Scenes in ‘I Want Your Sex’: She ‘Hit Him Really Hard and’ It Was ‘Only a Seven or Eight’](https://keymarktelevision.com/olivia-wilde-and-cooper-hoffman-used-pain-scale-ratings-to-prep-bdsm-scenes-in-i-want-your-sex-she-hit-him-really-hard-and-it-was-only-a-seven-or-eight/) - Cooper Hoffman had never filmed a sex scene before signing on to Gregg Araki’s erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex.” So when he arrived on set for the first time and found himself surrounded by ball gags, stilettos, whips, chains, dildos and strap-ons, a few first-day jitters were understandable. “Even if you’re nervous to do
- [‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Leaks Online: Millions Watched Bootleg Before It Was Taken Down](https://keymarktelevision.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-leaks-online-millions-watched-bootleg-before-it-was-taken-down/) - While Marvel fans are expected to turn out in droves to see “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in theaters this weekend, a high-quality bootleg of the film leaked on X, with millions of people having viewed it. Posted by an account named Fredrick Bryan at 6:05 a.m. PT, the leaked video reached 5.9 million accounts and
- [‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Director Breaks Down His Bloody, One-Location Shark Movie, Those ‘Demanding’ Stunts and Why Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor Wanted to Switch Roles](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-devils-mouth-director-breaks-down-his-bloody-one-location-shark-movie-those-demanding-stunts-and-why-kathryn-newton-and-lana-condor-wanted-to-switch/) - When “The Devil’s Mouth” director Jeff Wadlow met the cast of his bloody shark movie, he made one thing clear. “‘Listen, this is going to be the most physically demanding job you’ve ever had. Not just because of the stunt work and all the underwater work, but the fact that when you have a simple
- [‘Cape Fear’ Creator Nick Antosca on That Shocking Final Sequence and Making Big Changes From Scorsese’s Version](https://keymarktelevision.com/cape-fear-creator-nick-antosca-on-that-shocking-final-sequence-and-making-big-changes-from-scorseses-version/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the final moments of “Cape Fear,” Anna Bowden realizes that she’ll never truly be free of the man who’s been stalking her family. The Bowden family has defeated Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the ex-convict who
- [Javier Bardem Politely Warned ‘Cape Fear’ Co-Star About Grabbing Her Hair During Attack Scene and Apologized in Advance: ‘I’m So Sorry, My Love’](https://keymarktelevision.com/javier-bardem-politely-warned-cape-fear-co-star-about-grabbing-her-hair-during-attack-scene-and-apologized-in-advance-im-so-sorry-my-love/) - In 2007, Javier Bardem delivered one of the century’s most chilling performances as Anton Chigurh in “No Country for Old Men.” Nearly two decades later, he’s proved once again he could convincingly play a sociopath, reimagining the vengeful murderer Max Cady on Apple TV+’s hit summer series “Cape Fear.” Cady was previously played by Robert
- [‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: Sadie Sink Is [SPOILER]. How Her Role Sets Up Marvel’s Next Reboot](https://keymarktelevision.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-sadie-sink-is-spoiler-how-her-role-sets-up-marvels-next-reboot/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ now playing in theaters. After months of speculation about who Sadie Sink is playing in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the movie has finally hit theaters and Spidey fans can see for themselves which comic-book character she’s bringing to life As many people predicted,
- [Boy George Drops Out of London ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Production Following Backlash to Pro-Israel Song](https://keymarktelevision.com/boy-george-drops-out-of-london-jesus-christ-superstar-production-following-backlash-to-pro-israel-song/) - Boy George has dropped out of a London production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” just days after releasing the controversial pro-Israel song “We Will Dance Again.” Paul Kemsley, George’s manager, released a statement on social media that he had decided that the Culture Club singer would no longer appear in the production at the London Palladium.
- [‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Credits Scene Explained: Will Tom Holland Return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ or ‘Secret Wars’?](https://keymarktelevision.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-credits-scene-explained-will-tom-holland-return-in-avengers-doomsday-or-secret-wars/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” now playing in theaters. Where in the world is Spider-Man going next? After saving New York City in “Brand New Day,” Tom Holland’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man looks like he’s heading off-world once again. The post-credits scene in the latest Sony and Marvel movie
- [‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Producers on Episode 2’s Surprise Kaley Cuoco Cameo As an Alternate Penny](https://keymarktelevision.com/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-producers-on-episode-2s-surprise-kaley-cuoco-cameo-as-an-alternate-penny/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Season 1 Episode 2, now streaming on HBO Max. “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Episode 2 was chock full of cameos and guest stars — but saved the biggest one, at least for “The Big Bang Theory” fans, until near the end
- [Sony Pictures Revenue Drops 13% in June Quarter, Music Segment Sales Jump 21%](https://keymarktelevision.com/sony-pictures-revenue-drops-13-in-june-quarter-music-segment-sales-jump-21/) - Sony Pictures Entertainment posted a sales decline for the June quarter, offset by growth at Crunchyroll, while Sony’s music segment saw revenue increase 21%. The PlayStation games unit had flat sales for the period and a 37% increase in operating income drive by U.S. tariff refunds. Revenue for Sony Pictures for the quarter ended June
- [Supernatural Reality Competition Korean Series ‘House of Fates’ Greenlit as ‘Battle of Fates’ Spinoff at Disney+](https://keymarktelevision.com/supernatural-reality-competition-korean-series-house-of-fates-greenlit-as-battle-of-fates-spinoff-at-disney/) - Disney+ has greenlit “House of Fates,” a spinoff of the record-breaking Korean competition series “Battle of Fates,” from the original show’s producer and writer. The new series, shot on location in Korea, is fronted by the three top-placing fate readers from “Battle of Fates,” joined at points by other contestants from the original cast. The
- [Grammy Chief ‘Saddened to Hear’ That BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Awards](https://keymarktelevision.com/grammy-chief-saddened-to-hear-that-bts-wont-submit-for-2027-awards/) - Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has issued a statement in response to BTS’ decision not to submit for the 2027 awards, which the K-Pop superstars announced on Wednesday, in an effort to clarify that the launch of a Best Asian Pop category was not intended to sideline K-Pop artists. “I am saddened to hear that
- [AMC Theatres Chief Adam Aron Pushes for Paramount Warner Bros. Merger, Says ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ to State AG’s Blocking Deal](https://keymarktelevision.com/amc-theatres-chief-adam-aron-pushes-for-paramount-warner-bros-merger-says-thanks-but-no-thanks-to-state-ags-blocking-deal/) - Of all the great cinematic narrative arcs, there’s something special about the comeback. Think “Rocky,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Natural.” A much-maligned or doubted hero rises and triumphs against all the odds. Goosebumps, every time. The comeback saga rings ever so true for those in the movie theater industry, and for those millions of moviegoers
- [Joyce Carol Oates Defends ‘The Odyssey’ and Slams Translator for Scathing Review: ‘Speaks in the Crude Language of MAGA Folks’](https://keymarktelevision.com/joyce-carol-oates-defends-the-odyssey-and-slams-translator-for-scathing-review-speaks-in-the-crude-language-of-maga-folks/) - Author Joyce Carol Oates came to the defense of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” after translator Emily Wilson wrote a viral review attacking the film. “Rather than disagreeing with interpretations of Homer in a collegial manner, this person, who has benefited enormously from Nolan’s film, speaks in the crude language of MAGA folks attacking someone with
- [Ben Affleck Wins $1 Million Prize on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ One Year After Matt Damon Did the Same](https://keymarktelevision.com/ben-affleck-wins-1-million-prize-on-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-one-year-after-matt-damon-did-the-same/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 5, Episode 2 of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” which aired on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. Ben Affleck has joined the pantheon of celebrity winners of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” taking home the top prize with a little (or a lot) of help
- [On-Set Visual Effects Workers on ‘Star Wars’ Productions Join IATSE](https://keymarktelevision.com/on-set-visual-effects-workers-on-star-wars-productions-join-iatse/) - A group of U.S. visual effects workers engaged directly by “Star Wars” franchise productions has joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for collective bargaining purposes. The new bargaining unit includes U.S. workers who contribute to titles including, but not limited to “TheMandalorian & Grogu,” “Ahsoka” and “Starfighter.” The unit, which overwhelmingly supported joining
- [Ari Emanuel Blasts States’ ‘Trash’ Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Claims It Threatens to ‘Destroy’ Competition](https://keymarktelevision.com/ari-emanuel-blasts-states-trash-lawsuit-aimed-at-blocking-paramount-warner-bros-merger-claims-it-threatens-to-destroy-competition/) - Hollywood powerbroker Ari Emanuel rallied to the defense of his friend and business associate David Ellison, claiming that the state attorneys general trying to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal are threatening to “destroy” competition in the entertainment industry. Emanuel, who is CEO of TKO Group and former head of Endeavor, penned an op-ed published
- [‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black Return for Third and Final Movie](https://keymarktelevision.com/jumanji-open-world-trailer-dwayne-johnson-kevin-hart-and-jack-black-return-for-third-and-final-movie/) - Sony has unveiled the trailer for the third entry in the “Jumanji” franchise, titled “Jumanji: Open World.” The teaser offers fans their first glimpse of the returning ensemble cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. The third film follows the global success of 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and 2019’s
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- [‘Doctor Strange’ Director Says Elon Musk ‘Doesn’t Know S— About Cinema’ After Musk Vows to Make AI ‘Odyssey’: ‘His Opinions on Art Are Worthless’](https://keymarktelevision.com/doctor-strange-director-says-elon-musk-doesnt-know-s-about-cinema-after-musk-vows-to-make-ai-odyssey-his-opinions-on-a/) - Elon Musk’s crusade against Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has raised eyebrows in Hollywood after the newly minted trillionaire vowed that before the end of the year, his AI tool Grok “will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer.” Musk also shared a three-minute clip
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- [Ben Shapiro Calls ‘The Odyssey’ a ‘Masterpiece’ Despite Conservative Outrage: Christopher Nolan Is the ‘Best Working Director Today’](https://keymarktelevision.com/ben-shapiro-calls-the-odyssey-a-masterpiece-despite-conservative-outrage-christopher-nolan-is-the-best-working-director-today/) - Ben Shapiro posted an 18-minute review of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” to his YouTube channel on Saturday, in which he called the Greek epic a “masterpiece” despite the conservative outrage about the film’s cast and historical accuracy. “Nolan is unparalleled. He’s the best director working today, without a doubt. He just creates iconic movie after
- [Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira Join Forces for Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-‘Em Moments in a Cluster-FIFA of a Halftime Show](https://keymarktelevision.com/madonna-bts-justin-bieber-and-shakira-join-forces-for-blink-and-youll-miss-em-moments-in-a-cluster-fifa-of-a-halftime-show/) - The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show provided an answer to the burning question of how you fit Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Chris Martin and the Muppets into a single 11-minute segment: as fleetingly as possible. Although there were reports that the halftime extravaganza would be allowed to go over
- [‘House of the Dragon’ Star Fabien Frankel on Criston Cole’s Suicide Mission and His ‘Nihilism’: ‘He’s Losing the Will to Motivate’](https://keymarktelevision.com/house-of-the-dragon-star-fabien-frankel-on-criston-coles-suicide-mission-and-his-nihilism-hes-losing-the-will-to-motivate/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 5 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. In tonight’s “House of the Dragon” episode, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) proclaims that he’s ready to die — and he’s ready to do so honorably. As the war to capture the Iron Throne rages on,
- [‘Manhunter: The Final Cut’ Shows Why Director’s Cuts Are Almost Never an Improvement. But It’s Still the Greatest Thriller of Our Time](https://keymarktelevision.com/manhunter-the-final-cut-shows-why-directors-cuts-are-almost-never-an-improvement-but-its-still-the-greatest-thriller-of-our-time/) - If you’re a movie buff, a cinephile, or whatever else you want to call it (I called my 2016 memoir “Movie Freak”), one of the greatest pleasures to be had is when a film grabs hold of you and won’t let go. That’s happened to me a number of times, with movies like “Nashville” and
- [The Cure’s Robert Smith Slams FIFA’s World Cup Final Halftime Show: ‘Just F— Off’](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-cures-robert-smith-slams-fifas-world-cup-final-halftime-show-just-f-off/) - On the eve of the FIFA World Cup final featuring the first halftime show in its history, the Cure’s Robert Smith took to social media to slam the historic performance. “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH… #Breadandcircuses #MUGWANK #pleasejustfuckoff,” Smith wrote on the Cure’s Instagram account. Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the halftime event will feature performers including Madonna, Justin
- [Andrew Tate and Brother Tristan Arrested in Miami](https://keymarktelevision.com/andrew-tate-and-brother-tristan-arrested-in-miami/) - Manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal officers Saturday afternoon in Miami, according to AP. The charges against the brothers were not immediately made public. This isn’t the first time the Tate brothers have found themselves in cuffs. Back in 2022, the controversial media figures were arrested in Romania by anti-terrorism authorities
- [‘Mexodus’ Review: The Underground Railroad Runs South to Mexico in a Pasadena Playhouse Musical That Feels as Spirited as a Two-Man ‘Hamilton’](https://keymarktelevision.com/mexodus-review-the-underground-railroad-runs-south-to-mexico-in-a-pasadena-playhouse-musical-that-feels-as-spirited-as-a-two-man-hamilton/) - To paraphrase Aaliyah: Cast size ain’t nothing but a number. In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides. Still, a question may arise: How few people can you have in a musical and still generate just as
- [Christopher Nolan Says It Will Be ‘At Least’ Three Years Until He Makes Another Movie After ‘The Odyssey’ Pushed the ‘Limits of My Own Stamina’](https://keymarktelevision.com/christopher-nolan-says-it-will-be-at-least-three-years-until-he-makes-another-movie-after-the-odyssey-pushed-the-limits-of-my-own-stamina/) - Christopher Nolan recently told “Today” that after giving it his all for “The Odyssey,” it will be “at least” three years until he makes another movie. “I definitely hit the limits of my own stamina and everybody’s stamina, I think,” Nolan said. “I mean, it’s ‘The Odyssey,’ of course it should be difficult. We’re not
- [Willie Bradley Is Still Raising the Bar](https://keymarktelevision.com/willie-bradley-is-still-raising-the-bar/) - The Grammy-nominated trumpeter joins The Paula Atherton Show for a conversation about music, longevity, purpose, and a career that continues to move forward. There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from longevity. Willie Bradley is not simply remaining present, but he is continuing to evolve. For contemporary jazz trumpeter Willie Bradley, the story
- [Confused by ‘The Odyssey’? All the Timelines, Monsters and Greek Myths Explained](https://keymarktelevision.com/confused-by-the-odyssey-all-the-timelines-monsters-and-greek-myths-explained/) - “The Odyssey” is one hell of a journey. Once again, director Christopher Nolan enlists a cast of A-list actors and jumbles timelines to tell his ambitious version of Odysseus’ journey from Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Set after the conclusion of the 10-year Trojan War, the story follows the hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) as he returns to
- [Colman Domingo and Robert O’Hara in Talks to Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Movie](https://keymarktelevision.com/colman-domingo-and-robert-ohara-in-talks-to-write-live-action-princess-tiana-movie/) - Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and “Slave Play” director Robert O’Hara are in talks to write a live-action film about Princess Tiana from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.” The project, which is in very early stages at the studio, is an original idea inspired by the animated classic, 2009’s “The Princess and
- [Anne Hathaway’s 13 Best Performances: From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ to ‘The Odyssey’](https://keymarktelevision.com/anne-hathaways-13-best-performances-from-the-devil-wears-prada-to-the-odyssey/) - From mega-hit franchises to a destructive drug addict to a cowgirl whose husband is hiding a secret love affair, Anne Hathaway has been one of Hollywood’s most versatile leading women for more than 25 years. With the Oscar winner reuniting with Christopher Nolan as Penelope in “The Odyssey,” the highest-profile stop in a landmark 2026
- [Tom Brady Slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest, Calls Him a ‘Dork’ and ‘Nerd’ on X](https://keymarktelevision.com/tom-brady-slaps-logan-paul-at-fanatics-fest-calls-him-a-dork-and-nerd-on-x/) - The beef between Tom Brady and Logan Paul continues. On Friday, the future NFL Hall of Famer and YouTuber-turned-WWE superstar shared the stage at Fanatics Fest in New York. But when their panel ended, the sports stars got into a heated exchange that ended with Brady slapping Paul in the face. New York Knicks star
- [Larry David Mocks RFK Jr. by Saying ‘Drop Dead, Bobby’ in New HBO Show, Which Reunites ‘Curb’ Cast Except for Cheryl Hines](https://keymarktelevision.com/larry-david-mocks-rfk-jr-by-saying-drop-dead-bobby-in-new-hbo-show-which-reunites-curb-cast-except-for-cheryl-hines/) - SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 4 of “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. Larry David weaponizes history to mock his former pal Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his HBO sketch comedy show “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.” In the
- [FX, Color Force to Develop Series Based on New Yorker Article About National Park Volunteer Rescue Squad (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/fx-color-force-to-develop-series-based-on-new-yorker-article-about-national-park-volunteer-rescue-squad-exclusive/) - In a competitive situation, FX has secured the rights to develop a series based on the New Yorker article “The Call of the Wild” by Paige Williams, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Also published online in January 2026 under the title “The Backcountry Rescue Squad at America’s Busiest National Park,” the article details the
- [Berlinale Title ‘Members of the Problematic Family’ to Open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/berlinale-title-members-of-the-problematic-family-to-open-indian-film-festival-of-melbourne-exclusive/) - Tamil-language drama “Members of the Problematic Family” will have its Australian premiere as the opening night film of the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), following the film’s world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. IFFM, billed as the largest Indian cinema showcase in the Southern Hemisphere, will run Aug. 13-23,
- [Paramount+ Subscribers Fail to Block Warner Bros. Merger as States Will Try Again Friday](https://keymarktelevision.com/paramount-subscribers-fail-to-block-warner-bros-merger-as-states-will-try-again-friday/) - A handful of Paramount+ subscribers failed to win an order blocking the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday, but a coalition of states will give it another try on Friday. The plaintiffs sued in April, alleging that they had faced price hikes and risked losing viewing options as a result of the transaction. At
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- [‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Creator on the Finale’s Cliffhanger, Season 2 Plans and Tatiana Maslany as an Antihero](https://keymarktelevision.com/maximum-pleasure-guaranteed-creator-on-the-finales-cliffhanger-season-2-plans-and-tatiana-maslany-as-an-antihero/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Queens,” the Season 1 finale of “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” now streaming on Apple TV. At the moment we think that Paula Saunders has finally gotten her life together, things get sent reeling once more. Over the course of the first season of Apple TV’s “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” Paula
- [Vincent D’Onofrio, Kate Mara, Clancy Brown Among Five Cast in Netflix Las Vegas Drama ‘The Roman’](https://keymarktelevision.com/vincent-donofrio-kate-mara-clancy-brown-among-five-cast-in-netflix-las-vegas-drama-the-roman/) - The upcoming Netflix drama “The Roman” has added five new cast members, Variety has learned. The show, which is set in the world of Las Vegas casinos, has cast Vincent D’Onofrio (“Daredevil: Born Again,” “The Beauty”) and Kate Mara (“A Teacher,” “Imperfect Women”) in series regular roles. Clancy Brown (“I Will Find You,” “The Penguin”)
- [‘Motor City’ Review: Potsy Ponciroli’s Audacious Thriller — a Scorsese Opera without Dialogue — Announces the Arrival of a Startling Voice](https://keymarktelevision.com/motor-city-review-potsy-poncirolis-audacious-thriller-a-scorsese-opera-without-dialogue-announces-the-arrival-of-a-startling-voice/) - At times, "Motor City" is like a silent movie directed by Scorsese. It draws us in because it’s got a glittering underworld-opera surface, but also because the audience needs to use its noodle a bit to participate in the film’s telling.VarietyRead More
- [Quentin Tarantino Plans to Retire After His Next Movie. Christopher Nolan Hopes He ‘Won’t Stay True’ to His Word](https://keymarktelevision.com/quentin-tarantino-plans-to-retire-after-his-next-movie-christopher-nolan-hopes-he-wont-stay-true-to-his-word/) - If Quentin Tarantino remains committed to retiring from filmmaking after his 10th feature film, then whatever movie the Oscar winner decides to make next will be his swan song from the big screen. Christopher Nolan is disappointed. “I think it’s dangerous to look at it that specifically,” Nolan recently told The Telegraph about Tarantino’s long-discussed
- [Who Will Take Home the Claret Jug? Here’s How to Watch The Open Championship 2026](https://keymarktelevision.com/who-will-take-home-the-claret-jug-heres-how-to-watch-the-open-championship-2026/) - The final major championship of the 2026 golf season is here as the world’s best players head to Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, for the 154th playing of The Open Championship. Golf’s oldest major returns to one of its most historic venues, where players will compete for the coveted Claret Jug before the PGA Tour
- [Whether in ‘Jurassic Park’ or ‘The Piano,’ Sam Neill Put the Movies First](https://keymarktelevision.com/whether-in-jurassic-park-or-the-piano-sam-neill-put-the-movies-first/) - Sam Neill had been steadily working in the movies for nearly two decades before he became, at the age of 45, a star in the industry’s eyes. A sturdy, reliable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or a steely chill, the New Zealander never chased the flashy, all-guns-blazing
- [Almost Friday’s Tyler Falbo to Direct R-Rated Comedy ‘Boys for Life’; Paramount Sets Theatrical Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/almost-fridays-tyler-falbo-to-direct-r-rated-comedy-boys-for-life-paramount-sets-theatrical-release-date-exclusive/) - Tyler Falbo, a writer, director and producer known for his shaping the viral comedy videos of sketch group Almost Friday, is helming an R-rated comedy movie for Paramount. Titled “Boys for Life,” the film will be released theatrically on April 9, 2027, under Paramount’s newly announced Primal label. While few plot details are available, Variety
- [George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking ‘Easier’ and ‘There’s Nothing You Can Do About It,’ Criticizes Hollywood for Giving Fans Too Much Power](https://keymarktelevision.com/george-lucas-says-ai-makes-filmmaking-easier-and-theres-nothing-you-can-do-about-it-criticizes-hollywood-for-giving-fans-too-much-power/) - George Lucas has a bone to pick with Hollywood when it comes to focus groups and test screenings. The “Star Wars” creator, who walked away from the franchise in 2012 after selling Lucasfilm to Disney in a $4 billion deal, recently told A Rabbit’s Foot (via IGN) that Hollywood’s over-reliance on focus groups has created studio
- [Mayu Matsuoka, Riisa Naka’s Netflix Cosmetic Surgery Drama ‘Plastic Beauty’ Sets September Premiere, Adds 23 Cast Members](https://keymarktelevision.com/mayu-matsuoka-riisa-nakas-netflix-cosmetic-surgery-drama-plastic-beauty-sets-september-premiere-adds-23-cast-members/) - “Plastic Beauty,” Netflix’s upcoming Japanese drama set inside the country’s fast-growing cosmetic surgery industry, will premiere Sept. 17, the streamer announced alongside 23 additional cast members joining stars Mayu Matsuoka and Riisa Naka. Yuki Saito, who previously directed “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary,” helms the series from a script by Junya Ikegami (“The Queen of Villains”).
- [Anya Taylor-Joy Is a Con Artist on the Run in Apple TV’s High-Voltage Thriller ‘Lucky’: TV Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/anya-taylor-joy-is-a-con-artist-on-the-run-in-apple-tvs-high-voltage-thriller-lucky-tv-review/) - Based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 novel of the same name and adapted for television by “Your Friends & Neighbors” creator Jonathan Tropper, Apple TV limited series “Lucky” is the captivating story of one young woman’s desperate attempt to break free of the dark and violent life that’s shaped her. More than an intricate game of
- [Jay Wuji Releases No Return: An Invitation to Stop and Listen](https://keymarktelevision.com/jay-wuji-releases-no-return-an-invitation-to-stop-and-listen/) - Wuji Releases No Return: An Invitation to Stop and Listen Someone recently forwarded us No Return, the new album from an artist we had not heard before: Jay Wuji. So, we listened. What caught our attention was not simply the sound, but the creativity behind how the music was being used. Original saxophone music, songwriting,
- [Hudson Williams Confronts Autograph Hounds Who Followed Him Home in Viral Video: ‘Please F—ing Leave’](https://keymarktelevision.com/hudson-williams-confronts-autograph-hounds-who-followed-him-home-in-viral-video-please-f-ing-leave/) - “Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams told off a group of autograph hounds who followed him to a private residence in Paris for his signature. The confrontation was captured in a now viral video shared on social media on Monday. As Williams stepped out of a car, someone handed him pictures and asked for his signature.
- [‘Kong x Godzilla’ Ride Set to Open at Korea’s Lotte World This Month: It’s ‘Extremely Immersive’ (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/kong-x-godzilla-ride-set-to-open-at-koreas-lotte-world-this-month-its-extremely-immersive-exclusive/) - Legendary Entertainment’s first theme park attraction, “Kong x Godzilla” at Lotte World in Seoul, opens July 24, marking the studio’s entry into location-based entertainment after several years of development on the project. “It was a big priority for me when I joined Legendary nine years ago,” James Ngo, Legendary’s executive VP of franchise management, tells
- [Daytime Emmys Announce 2026 Nominations (UPDATING)](https://keymarktelevision.com/daytime-emmys-announce-2026-nominations-updating/) - The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations announcement is underway. Among early nominees: Recently ended talkers “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (recognized for talk series and talk host) and “Sherri” (with a nod for talk host). The Daytime Emmys, administered by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, recognize daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment
- [‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Ending Broadway Run in August](https://keymarktelevision.com/cats-the-jellicle-ball-ending-broadway-run-in-august/) - Rave reviews, decent ticket sales and some Tony Awards love aren’t enough to keep “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” from ending its Broadway run early. The musical revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” will play its final show at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, Aug. 8. It began preview performances roughly five months ago on
- [Paramount CEO David Ellison Backing Bipartisan Federal Film Tax Incentive](https://keymarktelevision.com/paramount-ceo-david-ellison-backing-bipartisan-federal-film-tax-incentive/) - Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has been quietly backing a bill to launch a federal film tax incentive, with lawmaker support on both sides of the aisle, multiple sources told Variety. Ellison has spent at least six months in exploratory meetings for the proposed legislation, two sources added, and on Monday evening was present in
- [Wai Ching Ho, Veteran Actor Who Appeared in ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist,’ Dies at 83](https://keymarktelevision.com/wai-ching-ho-veteran-actor-who-appeared-in-daredevil-and-iron-fist-dies-at-83/) - Wai Ching Ho, an actor with dozens of film and TV credits including roles in recent Marvel series, has died at 83. The news was announced via her co-stars on Instagram, who paid tribute to the late actor, who was reported to have died of a stroke on July 10. A representative for Ho confirmed
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- [‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Crowns Its Winners](https://keymarktelevision.com/love-island-usa-season-8-crowns-its-winners/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 8 finale of “Love Island USA.” The public’s final vote for “Love Island USA” Season 8 decided on Bryce and Trinity as the winners of the reality dating series. Bryce and Trinity were joined in the final four by second place finishers Aniya and Carl, third place
- [‘Evil Dead Burn’ Director Breaks Down His Brand of French Brutality, From Practical Effects and Real Fire to That Post-Credits Scene](https://keymarktelevision.com/evil-dead-burn-director-breaks-down-his-brand-of-french-brutality-from-practical-effects-and-real-fire-to-that-post-credits-scene/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Evil Dead Burn,” now playing in theaters. “Evil Dead Burn” breaks one of the fundamental rules of cinema: Don’t kill the dog. “If you don’t do that in ‘Evil Dead,’ in which movie do you do that? These are the most insane, wild and basically evil movies,” director
- [‘Married at First Sight’ EP on Season 20’s Major Overhaul, Changing Out the Experts and Adding a Familiar Face](https://keymarktelevision.com/married-at-first-sight-ep-on-season-20s-major-overhaul-changing-out-the-experts-and-adding-a-familiar-face/) - For longtime “Married at First Sight” viewers, Season 20 may feel a bit different. The new season, which debuts on July 12, is the first full season made for Peacock. The series, produced by Kinetic Content, aired Seasons 5-18 on Lifetime before moving to NBC’s streaming service in 19 — but that deal wasn’t completed
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- [Emmy Nominations Roundtable: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Dominate, But ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Pluribus’ Are Waiting in the Wings](https://keymarktelevision.com/emmy-nominations-roundtable-the-pitt-and-hacks-dominate-but-widows-bay-and-pluribus-are-waiting-in-the-wings/) - At 25 noms, is “The Pitt” heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever, is “Hacks” a shoo-in? What happened to “Half Man”? How did “Dancing With the Stars” end its ten-year nomination drought? What can we expect from Emmys host Mariska Hargitay? Those questions, and a
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- [‘Elle’ Bosses on Lexi Minetree’s Elle Woods Transformation and How the Late James Van Der Beek Rewrote His Character’s Ending](https://keymarktelevision.com/elle-bosses-on-lexi-minetrees-elle-woods-transformation-and-how-the-late-james-van-der-beek-rewrote-his-characters-ending/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains key plot details, including the ending, for “Elle,” now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video. Where most showrunners spend the days before their series’ debut worrying whether audiences will tune in, and whether they’ll ultimately get renewed, “Elle” bosses Laura Kittrell and Caroline Dries had a different problem: navigating the press
- [‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Corbin on His ‘Humiliating’ Elimination, the Nickname ‘CorbinGPT’ and His Friendship With Sincere: ‘I Forgive But I Don’t Forget’](https://keymarktelevision.com/love-island-usa-contestant-corbin-on-his-humiliating-elimination-the-nickname-corbingpt-and-his-friendship-with-sincere-i-forgive-but-i/) - “Love Island USA” Season 8 contestant Corbin admits his elimination felt “humiliating.” But unlike other recently dumped couples like Jen and Gal, Corbin left feeling hopeful for the future while holding hands with his Casa Amor connection, Parmida. “I see this connection going super far,” Corbin tells Variety. “Her mindset, oh my gosh! She’s an
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- [Jack White Offers Opening Slot to ‘Satanic’ Band Twin Temple — ‘Get in Front of Me, Satan!’ — as Charley Crockett Defends Decision to Dump Them](https://keymarktelevision.com/jack-white-offers-opening-slot-to-satanic-band-twin-temple-get-in-front-of-me-satan-as-charley-crockett-defends-decision-to-dump-them/) - “Not today, Satan”… or “Hell yeah, Beelzebub”? A split is taking place in the polarizing realm of devil-rock, as practiced by self-styled “Satanic” duo Twin Temple. On Friday, country singer Charley Crockett took to social media to defend his decision to drop the act from his tour dates — even as Jack White piped up
- [Oregon D.A. Drops Motion to Delay Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger](https://keymarktelevision.com/oregon-d-a-drops-motion-to-delay-paramount-warner-bros-merger/) - The Oregon attorney general’s office has withdrawn its motion to delay the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, according to a filing submitted Friday in the Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Ore. The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion
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- [Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell on Touring Together and Summer Nights Devoted to ‘Forgetting Madness and Being Part of Something Beautiful’](https://keymarktelevision.com/sarah-mclachlan-and-allison-russell-on-touring-together-and-summer-nights-devoted-to-forgetting-madness-and-being-part-of-something-beautiful/) - All mysteries aside, you could say that, this summer, together, Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell are building a sister-y road show. McLachlan is touring behind her 2025 “Better Broken” album, as a followup to her successful “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” 30th Anniversary Tour, with plenty of the commemorative aspects of that show staying intact alongside her
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- [England’s World Cup Victory Over Mexico Draws Nearly 45 Million Viewers for Fox Sports, Telemundo and Peacock](https://keymarktelevision.com/englands-world-cup-victory-over-mexico-draws-nearly-45-million-viewers-for-fox-sports-telemundo-and-peacock/) - England’s upset victory over Mexico to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals delivered nearly 45 million viewers on Sunday night across Fox Sports and the viewers for the Spanish-language telecast on Telemundo and Peacock. Fox Sports grabbed 21.7 million viewers for its telecast of England-Mexico, while Telemundo and Peacock saw an even bigger crowd, 23.2
- [Best Horror of July 2026: ‘Evil Dead Burn,’ Nicolas Winding Refn Returns, a Bloodthirsty Pinocchio and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/best-horror-of-july-2026-evil-dead-burn-nicolas-winding-refn-returns-a-bloodthirsty-pinocchio-and-more/) - Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@variety.comif there’s something I should check out for next month’s missive. VarietyRead More
- [Patrick Dempsey Gave ‘Real Thought’ to Running For Senate in Maine After Graham Platner Scandal: ‘I’m Concerned About the Direction Our Country Is Heading’](https://keymarktelevision.com/patrick-dempsey-gave-real-thought-to-running-for-senate-in-maine-after-graham-platner-scandal-im-concerned-about-the-direction-our-country-is-heading/) - Patrick Dempsey wrote in a recent op-ed for the Portland Press Herald that he gave “real thought” to running for Senate in Maine after the Democratic nominee Graham Platner was hit with sexual assault allegations. However, he ultimately decided to leave the job for someone more qualified. “Over the past several days, I’ve been asked
- [Auteurs and Showrunners Dominate Emmy Nominations in Writing and Directing Categories](https://keymarktelevision.com/auteurs-and-showrunners-dominate-emmy-nominations-in-writing-and-directing-categories/) - Auteurs are out in force in this year’s writing and directing Emmy races and so are veteran pilot and episodic helmers. Female helmers had a big showing in noms for drama series, documentary and variety shows. As ever, the nominees in writing and directing categories for the annual Emmy derby are a bellwether for the
- [Justin Baldoni Speaks Out on Blake Lively Legal Battle: ‘There Have Been so Many Painful Things That Have Been Spoken Into Existence’](https://keymarktelevision.com/justin-baldoni-speaks-out-on-blake-lively-legal-battle-there-have-been-so-many-painful-things-that-have-been-spoken-into-existence/) - Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in which they opened up about the legal battle with Blake Lively over the events surrounding the production of the 2024 drama film “It Ends with Us.” “We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years,
- [‘Selamlik’ Wins Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at Karlovy Vary Film Festival](https://keymarktelevision.com/selamlik-wins-eurimages-co-production-development-award-at-karlovy-vary-film-festival/) - KVIFF Promises, part of the industry program of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled the winners of the Eurimages Co-production Development Award, as well as other prizes. The Eurimages Co-production Development Award, with a 20,000 Euros ($22,800) cash prize, went to “Selamlik” (Sweden, Denmark), directed by Jerry Carlsson, written by Khaled Alesmael and produced
- [Autographed Lionel Messi Memorabilia Drops Online as Argentine Star Leads Team Into World Cup Quarterfinals](https://keymarktelevision.com/autographed-lionel-messi-memorabilia-drops-online-as-argentine-star-leads-team-into-world-cup-quarterfinals/) - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is into the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, as the soccer legend leads Argentina onwards in their campaign to claim a second consecutive World Cup title. Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect 3-0 record and defeated the tiny island nation Cape Verde in
- [‘NCIS: New York’ Casts Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, Devin Druid](https://keymarktelevision.com/ncis-new-york-casts-jennifer-beals-jacqueline-byers-shane-harper-devin-druid/) - “NCIS: New York,” the upcoming newest entry in the CBS franchise, has added four new cast members. Variety has confirmed that Jennifer Beals (“The L Word,” “Devil in a Blue Dress”), Jacqueline Byers (“Salvation,” “Dark Winds”), Shane Harper (“Good Luck Charlie,” “Power Book IV: Force”), and Devin Druid (“13 Reasons Why,” “Olive Kitteridge”) have all
- [Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’s’ Modern English Dialogue ‘Was a No-Brainer’ Even If ‘It Might Bite Me on the Ass’ and ‘I Was Maybe Being Naïve’](https://keymarktelevision.com/christopher-nolan-says-the-odysseys-modern-english-dialogue-was-a-no-brainer-even-if-it-might-bite-me-on-the-ass-and-i-was-maybe/) - Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic, which dates back to around the 8th or 7th century BC. As a result, some moviegoers were surprised when the film’s various trailers let it slip that Nolan’s characters speak contemporary English dialogue in mostly American accents. The creative decision sparked intense discourse on social
- [Anne Hathaway ‘Spent a Week’ Prepping for Harley Quinn Before ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Meeting; Nolan Didn’t Reveal Catwoman Until Two Hours Into Their Chat](https://keymarktelevision.com/anne-hathaway-spent-a-week-prepping-for-harley-quinn-before-dark-knight-rises-meeting-nolan-didnt-reveal-catwoman-until-two-hours-into-their-chat/) - Anna Hathaway said on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she spent a full week channeling Harley Quinn before meeting Christopher Nolan for “The Dark Knight Rises” because she was convinced he was courting her to play the Batman villain. It wasn’t until two hours into their meeting that Hathaway discovered it was a meeting
- [LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky is Buying ITV](https://keymarktelevision.com/listen-minions-and-monsters-has-tepid-u-s-opening-as-young-washington-impresses-why-comcasts-sky-is-buying-itv/) - Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a muted July 4th holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters” but a solid turnout for indie Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” And Variety‘s K.J. Yossman explains why Comcast’s Sky has struck a deal to buy U.K. broadcaster ITV for
- [Television City and Orbital Studios Partner to Bring Virtual Production Studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District](https://keymarktelevision.com/television-city-and-orbital-studios-partner-to-bring-virtual-production-studio-to-l-a-s-fairfax-district/) - Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to bring a new virtual production studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District. The new LED volume will be based at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Television City, and reflects Orbital’s steadfast commitment to providing best-in-class virtual production experiences for productions of all sizes, budgets, and creative aspirations. virtual production system built
- [Amazon’s New ‘Tomb Raider’ Video Game Star on Becoming Lara Croft, Sophie Turner’s TV Series and the ‘Really, Really Big’ Adventure Coming in ‘Catalyst’](https://keymarktelevision.com/amazons-new-tomb-raider-video-game-star-on-becoming-lara-croft-sophie-turners-tv-series-and-the-really-really-big-adventure-coming-in-c/) - On the heels of a big launch for its new James Bond video game, “007 First Light,” and talks of another 007 film, Amazon is going all in on another classic British character with the upcoming debut of its “Tomb Raider” video game franchise and a live-action TV show. First up will be “Tomb Raider:
- [Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass Whip It Good at the Hollywood Bowl, Returning After 59 Years for a Great Sugar Rush of a Show: Concert Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/herb-alpert-the-tijuana-brass-whip-it-good-at-the-hollywood-bowl-returning-after-59-years-for-a-great-sugar-rush-of-a-show-concert-review/) - The Hollywood Bowl was by no means a lonely bowl Sunday night, as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass returned to pack the storied venue for the first time in 59 years. The Brass’s Cahuenga Pass comeback came not a moment too soon, with the band leader proudly bragging about his age… as one does,
- [U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Eliminated From World Cup Competition in Loss to Belgium](https://keymarktelevision.com/u-s-mens-national-soccer-team-eliminated-from-world-cup-competition-in-loss-to-belgium/) - The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has been eliminated from World Cup competition in a hard 4-1 loss Monday evening to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the global soccer tournament. Belgium defeated the U.S. in a match held before a capacity crowd at Seattle Stadium. The game is expected to deliver NFL-level ratings
- [Tom Holland Thought Christopher Nolan Hated His ‘Odyssey’ Performance on His First Day Filming: ‘I Thought I Was Totally S—-ing the Bed’](https://keymarktelevision.com/tom-holland-thought-christopher-nolan-hated-his-odyssey-performance-on-his-first-day-filming-i-thought-i-was-totally-s-ing-the-bed/) - Tom Holland recently told Fandango that he thought director Christopher Nolan hated his performance on his first day filming “The Odyssey” because he kept calling cut. In reality, Nolan’s cuts were due to the limitations of the Imax cameras he was using. “Working with the Imax cameras for the first time is an experience,” Holland
- [Ateez Lands Third No. 1 on Albums Chart With ‘Golden Hour : Part.5’](https://keymarktelevision.com/ateez-lands-third-no-1-on-albums-chart-with-golden-hour-part-5/) - K-pop group Ateez has scored its third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “Golden Hour : Part.5.” The album starts with 228,000 equivalent album units, with 223,000 accounting for pure album sales thanks to 30 CD variants and five vinyl variants. This marks Ateez’s ninth top 10 on the albums chart and their third
- [‘House of the Dragon’ Star Steve Toussaint Teases Consequences of Corlys’ ‘Very Dangerous’ Request of Rhaenyra](https://keymarktelevision.com/house-of-the-dragon-star-steve-toussaint-teases-consequences-of-corlys-very-dangerous-request-of-rhaenyra/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen got a slap in the face from her hand of the queen, Corlys Velaryon, on tonight’s episode of “House of the Dragon,” when the Sea Snake publicly called out Rhaenyra’s sons (his
- [‘The Vampire Lestat’ Costume Designer Breaks Down Lestat’s Rockstar Wardrobe and the Season’s Hidden Easter Eggs](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-vampire-lestat-costume-designer-breaks-down-lestats-rockstar-wardrobe-and-the-seasons-hidden-easter-eggs/) - SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “New York,” the fifth episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” now streaming on AMC+. When costume designer Lex Wood started planning the wardrobe for “The Vampire Lestat” — or Season 3 of “Interview with the Vampire” — she had one word in mind: color. And lots of it, to reflect the
- [Bruce Springsteen Says He’s a ‘Patriot’ for Standing Up to Trump: ‘I Believe in Critical Patriotism’](https://keymarktelevision.com/bruce-springsteen-says-hes-a-patriot-for-standing-up-to-trump-i-believe-in-critical-patriotism/) - Bruce Springsteen said during his recent PBS special, “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song,” that being a true patriot is all about coming face-to-face with America’s flaws and encouraging the government and your fellow citizens to do better. “I believe in critical patriotism,” Springsteen said. “I believe that’s the definition of a patriot, you know,
- [Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell Boxing Livestream: How to Watch TNT Sports’ ‘The Fight’ Online for Free](https://keymarktelevision.com/abdullah-mason-vs-albert-bell-boxing-livestream-how-to-watch-tnt-sports-the-fight-online-for-free/) - Boxing fans are celebrating Independence Day with a big made-for-TV event tonight, as WBO champion Abdullah Mason defends his lightweight title against Albert Bell live from Cleveland. The title fight is part of TNT Sports’ inaugural “The Fight” broadcast, which will feature a monthly series of boxing matches slated to air on TNT and truTV and
- [‘I Will Find You’ Star Britt Lower on Rachel’s ‘Spidey Sense’ and Why [SPOILER] as the Murderous Villain Was ‘Perfect Casting’](https://keymarktelevision.com/i-will-find-you-star-britt-lower-on-rachels-spidey-sense-and-why-spoiler-as-the-murderous-villain-was-perfect-casting/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story includes key storylines and details about “I Will Find You,” now streaming on Netflix. Harlan Coben’s latest Netflix murder mystery series, “I Will Find You,” appears to have captured most everyone’s attention. Just look at the numbers. As Variety’s Jennifer Maas reported on Tuesday, “I Will Find You” had the streamer’s highest
- [Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding: Everything We Learned About the Star-Studded Ceremony at Madison Square Garden](https://keymarktelevision.com/inside-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelces-wedding-everything-we-learned-about-the-star-studded-ceremony-at-madison-square-garden/) - As you’ve probably heard, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married on Friday and summoned a firestorm of non-stop media coverage. In case you’ve had a hard time keeping pace, let this be your guide to all the most important details of the star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden. First, the guest list, which some
- [‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle Was Offered Roles in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ but ‘Couldn’t Get Out’ of Filming ‘ER’](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-pitt-star-noah-wyle-was-offered-roles-in-saving-private-ryan-and-good-night-and-good-luck-but-couldnt-get-out-of-f/) - “The Pitt” star Noah Wyle recently told the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast that he missed out on roles in “Saving Private Ryan” and “Good Night, and Good Luck” because he couldn’t get out of filming the long-running medical series “ER.” When asked if he had any roles that got away, Wyle said, “Yeah, tons. Happens
- [Vin Diesel Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Fast Forever’: ‘We’ve Been Grinding’](https://keymarktelevision.com/vin-diesel-shares-behind-the-scenes-look-at-fast-forever-weve-been-grinding/) - Vin Diesel took to Instagram on Thursday to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at “Fast Forever,” the 11th and final film in “The Fast and Furious” franchise. It hits theaters on March 17, 2028. “I’m on set. People are grinding. Incredible crews are working,” said Diesel in the post. “I just wanted to take a
- [Heidi Tann to Celebrate the Launch of Silk n' Soul with a Formal Red Carpet Album Release Event](https://keymarktelevision.com/heidi-tann-to-celebrate-the-launch-of-silk-n-soul-with-a-formal-red-carpet-album-release-event/) - Recording artist Heidi Tann will celebrate the release of her new album, Silk n' Soul, with a formal evening of live music, distinguished guests, and celebration on Sunday, September 20, at View Music Bar in Torrance, California. Designed as more than an album release, Silk n' Soul is being presented as an elegant red carpet
- [Sienna Spiro’s ‘The Visitor’ Introduces an Electrifying Voice That’s Here to Stay: Album Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/sienna-spiros-the-visitor-introduces-an-electrifying-voice-thats-here-to-stay-album-review/) - Only a very few performers put out their debut album having already established themselves as frontrunners for the Grammy for best new artist. Sienna Spiro is in that category, and let’s just say that “The Visitor,” her first full-length release, does nothing to diminish her chances in the category. As the title hints, it’s an
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- [Rob Reiner Gets the ‘Last Laugh’ Against Trump in Secret Final Role as George Washington in Larry David’s HBO Show](https://keymarktelevision.com/rob-reiner-gets-the-last-laugh-against-trump-in-secret-final-role-as-george-washington-in-larry-davids-hbo-show/) - SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 2 of “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. A month before he died, Rob Reiner filmed his final role as George Washington in Larry David’s historical sketch comedy series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.” His appearance
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- [Adam Sandler Officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding](https://keymarktelevision.com/adam-sandler-officiated-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelces-wedding/) - Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding. The reveal came via a press release obtained by Variety in the minutes following Swift and Kelce’s official marriage announcement. It also included several other miscellaneous details about the ceremony and wedding day looks. “The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have
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- [The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: ‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Hokum’ and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-best-horror-movies-of-2026-so-far-ranked-obsession-backrooms-hokum-and-more/) - 2026 has already been a wild year for horror, from low-budget box office hits (“Backrooms,” “Obsession”) to sequels the world could have lived without (“Scream 7,” “The Strangers – Chapter 3”). In a year loaded with scary movies, many of them were good-to-great, a welcome surprise that kept multiplexes busy. Below are the year’s standouts,
- [Music Industry Moves: Warner Teams Up With Sickamore’s Three Times Louder, Laila to Be Partnership’s ‘Flagship Artist’](https://keymarktelevision.com/music-industry-moves-warner-teams-up-with-sickamores-three-times-louder-laila-to-be-partnerships-flagship-artist/) - Warner Records has announced a strategic partnership with veteran executive Sickamore and his “creative institute,” Three Times Louder. The imprint will continue its partnership with SoundCloud; Sickamore will continue to work alongside Travis Scott and David Stromberg at Cactus Jack Management, where he co-manages Don Toliver. Brooklyn-bred alternative R&B artist Laila will serve as the
- [War Drama ‘Peluru Senja: The Ghost & the Gun’ Locks Malaysia Theatrical Date, Drops Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/war-drama-peluru-senja-the-ghost-the-gun-locks-malaysia-theatrical-date-drops-trailer-exclusive/) - The first trailer for “Peluru Senja: The Ghost & the Gun” has arrived alongside confirmation of a nationwide Malaysian theatrical release on Aug. 28, timed to the country’s Independence Day weekend. Local distributor MSK Cinemas will handle the rollout. The Bahasa Malaysia-language feature is the third film from Singapore-based Indian director Anshul Tiwari, whose previous
- [Jodie Foster Says Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Seemed Like It Was Made by AI and Written by a Computer: ‘Wasn’t It?’](https://keymarktelevision.com/jodie-foster-says-brad-pitts-f1-seemed-like-it-was-made-by-ai-and-written-by-a-computer-wasnt-it/) - Jodie Foster was discussing great movies and how Hollywood has changed in a talk this week, and she brought up Apple’s “F1” as an example of how machines may be altering creativity. During a Tuesday talk called “Who Owns the Future of Hollywood” with former Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton at the Aspen Festival of
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- [How Pathé’s ‘De Gaulle’ Fought Its Way Back at the French Box Office With a Push from YouTuber  Inoxtag That Lured Younger Crowds](https://keymarktelevision.com/how-pathes-de-gaulle-fought-its-way-back-at-the-french-box-office-with-a-push-from-youtuber-inoxtag-that-lured-younger-crowds/) - Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance,” Pathé’s ambitious two-part historical epic about the making of Charles de Gaulle as a resistance leader, has fought its way back into a leading position at the French box office after an underwhelming start. Driven by strong word-of-mouth, younger viewers and a heatwave that sent crowds back into air-conditioned theaters,
- [Screen Australia Launches Audience-Intelligence Programs With Tatino Films, Publikum](https://keymarktelevision.com/screen-australia-launches-audience-intelligence-programs-with-tatino-films-publikum/) - Screen Australia has unveiled two audience-focused programs designed to strengthen the theatrical reach of Australian feature films, partnering with global film organizations Tatino Films and Publikum to deliver editing mentorship and strategic release guidance to local filmmakers. The initiatives – First Cut Lab and Impact & Insights – form part of Screen Australia’s refreshed Market
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- [Hit Korean Thriller ‘A Shop for Killers’ Sets July Season 2 Premiere on Disney+, Hulu With ‘Pachinko’ and ‘Drive My Car’ Stars Joining Cast](https://keymarktelevision.com/hit-korean-thriller-a-shop-for-killers-sets-july-season-2-premiere-on-disney-hulu-with-pachinko-and-drive-my-car-stars-joining-cast/) - Hit Korean thriller “A Shop for Killers” will return for its second season July 22 on Disney+ and Hulu. The eight-episode sequel picks up with Jian now running the weapons shop and Jinman back from the dead, as the pair work to fend off a humiliated Babylon, which recruits overseas reinforcements to rebuild its ranks
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- [‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon; Will Focus on Charlie’s Story From ‘One Golden Summer’ Sequel Book](https://keymarktelevision.com/every-year-after-renewed-for-season-2-at-amazon-will-focus-on-charlies-story-from-one-golden-summer-sequel-book/) - Get ready to return to Barry’s Bay: “Every Year After” has been renewed for a second season at Amazon’s Prime Video less than a month after its debut. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel “Every Summer After,” the first season of the drama tells the friends-to-lovers-to-second-chance-romance story of Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek
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- [‘The Bear’ Stars Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri Break Down Carmy’s ‘Ego Death’ and Passing the Torch to Sydney: ‘It’s a Heartbreaking Moment’](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-bear-stars-jeremy-allen-white-and-ayo-edebiri-break-down-carmys-ego-death-and-passing-the-torch-to-sydney-its-a-heartbreaking-moment/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 5 of “The Bear,” now streaming on Hulu. “The Bear” returns with another race against the clock in the kitchen, the entire season being set over the course of one day as the restaurant aims to finally earn the long-coveted Michelin star. But in Episode 7, titled “Caramel,”
- [‘Life, Larry’ Director Jeff Schaffer on Obama’s Notes and Why Larry David Will Never Retire: ‘He’s Like a Prostitute Who Has Sex When He’s Not Working’](https://keymarktelevision.com/life-larry-director-jeff-schaffer-on-obamas-notes-and-why-larry-david-will-never-retire-hes-like-a-prostitute-who-has-sex-when-hes-not-working/) - When “Curb Your Enthusiasm” wrapped up its 24-year-run in 2024, fans were concerned it would be the last time they’d see Larry David on screen. He had been saying the HBO sitcom was ending for the better part of the series’ run, and with Season 12 he finally called it quits. (“I said it before,”
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- [James Bond Candidate Louis Partridge Says He Never Pictured Himself as 007 But Says It’s ‘Wonderful’ to Be In Contention](https://keymarktelevision.com/james-bond-candidate-louis-partridge-says-he-never-pictured-himself-as-007-but-says-its-wonderful-to-be-in-contention/) - When Netflix released the first “Enola Holmes” in 2020, audiences watched “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown reinvent herself as the eccentric, fourth-wall-breaking detective. They also met a breakout newcomer: Louis Partridge. Six years later, at the world premiere of “Enola Holmes 3,” Partridge says he’s learned to navigate fame “in various ways, sometimes better
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- [‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Westeros and What Happened in Season 2?](https://keymarktelevision.com/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-cast-guide-whos-who-in-westeros-and-what-happened-in-season-2/) - “House of the Dragon” returns after a two-year break on Sunday night for Season 3, bringing “Game of Thrones” fans back to the dragon-filled days of Westeros. After Season 2 built up the Dance of Dragons civil war but stopped short of showing the first major battle, Season 3 will continue the action and kick
- [Bob Dylan Erects a Watchtower in the Desert With Moody, Magisterial Show at Palm Springs’ Acrisure Arena: Concert Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/bob-dylan-erects-a-watchtower-in-the-desert-with-moody-magisterial-show-at-palm-springs-acrisure-arena-concert-review/) - “I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You,” Bob Dylan sings every night on his recently begun “Long Hot Summer ’26” tour, keeping a song from his most recent album, 2020’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways,” in play as a staple of his setlist. It’s a beautiful affirmation, as one of the purest love
- [‘The Vampire Lestat:’ Star Sam Reid, Creator On Staging Their Favorite Song of the Season and Then Getting the ‘F— Out of the Way’](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-vampire-lestat-star-sam-reid-creator-on-staging-their-favorite-song-of-the-season-and-then-getting-the-f-out-of-the-way/) - SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Toronto,” the third episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” now streaming on AMC+. Don’t say Lestat de Lioncourt never gave you anything. He just doesn’t let you keep it. In the third episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” AMC’s rebranded continuation of “Interview With the Vampire,” aspiring rock star Lestat
- [‘House of the Dragon’ Actor on [SPOILER]’s Watery Death in Season 3 Premiere: It Was ‘Challenging Trying to Keep My Eyes Open’](https://keymarktelevision.com/house-of-the-dragon-actor-on-spoilers-watery-death-in-season-3-premiere-it-was-challenging-trying-to-keep-my-eyes-open/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 3 premiere of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” is back, with another main character being killed in epic fashion. In the Season 3 premiere of the “Game of Thrones,” and Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) loses yet another child.
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- [Arkose and the Phenomenon of the New Nostalgia](https://keymarktelevision.com/arkose-and-the-phenomenon-of-the-new-nostalgia-2/) - For Immediate Release Dallas, Texas, June 13, 2026 - Every generation discovers artists who seem to exist outside of time. Their music feels contemporary, yet strangely familiar. It arrives as something new but carries the emotional weight of something already lived with for years. The songs settle into memory with remarkable ease, becoming part of
- [Jennifer Aniston Posts Heartfelt Tribute to ‘Friends’ Director James Burrows: ‘He Was a Father Figure to Me’](https://keymarktelevision.com/jennifer-aniston-posts-heartfelt-tribute-to-friends-director-james-burrows-he-was-a-father-figure-to-me/) - Jennifer Aniston posted a heartfelt tribute to her longtime “Friends” director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85 years old. “Papa Burrows. The hardest thing about writing this is that you spent a lifetime making people feel loved, and now it feels impossible to put all of that love into a few paragraphs,” Aniston
- [George Lucas Has a Voice Role in ‘Minions & Monsters’](https://keymarktelevision.com/george-lucas-has-a-voice-role-in-minions-monsters/) - Illumination founder Chris Meledandri recently told Collider that George Lucas voices a character in “Minions & Monsters,” which hits theaters on July 1. “I had this privilege of meeting George about two years ago, and what led to my meeting him is how much he loves Illumination movies, and specifically ‘Despicable Me,’ and even more
- [Olivia Wilde Says Pamela Anderson Helped Her Through ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Drama: ‘The Pummeling That I Took Was So Insanely Disproportionate’](https://keymarktelevision.com/olivia-wilde-says-pamela-anderson-helped-her-through-dont-worry-darling-drama-the-pummeling-that-i-took-was-so-insanely-disproportionate/) - Olivia Wilde recently told the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that Pamela Anderson helped her through the release of her 2022 film “Don’t Worry Darling,” which was plagued with rumors of disarray in the director’s personal and professional life. “I actually learned this from — this sounds so crazy,” Wilde said. “But after I saw the
- [‘Minions & Monsters’ Director Pierre Coffin on His Tribute to Hollywood, the Exhausting Work of Voicing the Yellow Creatures and Crafting Comedy That’s ‘More Irreverent Than Some of the Competition’](https://keymarktelevision.com/minions-monsters-director-pierre-coffin-on-his-tribute-to-hollywood-the-exhausting-work-of-voicing-the-yellow-creatures-and-crafting-comedy-thats-more-irreve/) - Pierre Coffin thought he was done with the Minions. After nearly two decades inside the “Despicable Me” universe — the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time, with more than $5.5 billion worldwide across six films — the French animator had earned the right to feel worn out. Coffin co-directed four of those movies and voices
- [How to Watch Oscar Collazo vs. Joey Canoy Boxing Title Bout Live Online](https://keymarktelevision.com/how-to-watch-oscar-collazo-vs-joey-canoy-boxing-title-bout-live-online/) - In a title bout for the championship, Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo takes on Filipino boxer Joey Canoy in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Collazo’s WBA and WBO strawweight title belts. At the end of the contest, one of these fighters will have the title — or it will end with a draw. On
- [‘Obsession,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Breakout Stars Get Real About Navigating Industry Expectations and AI: ‘We Are So Hungry for Something New’](https://keymarktelevision.com/obsession-the-pitt-and-hacks-breakout-stars-get-real-about-navigating-industry-expectations-and-ai-we-are-so-hungry-for-something-new/) - A group of rising stars from “Obsession,” “The Pitt,” “Euphoria” and more gathered Thursday to talk about the Gen Z effect on entertainment and navigating careers in Hollywood as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s inaugural First Act: Summer Soiree event. The participants — Patrick Ball (“The Pitt”), Megan Lawless (“Obsession”), Tonatiuh (“Kiss of the Spider
- [‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Why She Hasn’t Grilled Vince Gilligan and the Writers About Season 2 Just Yet](https://keymarktelevision.com/pluribus-star-rhea-seehorn-on-why-she-hasnt-grilled-vince-gilligan-and-the-writers-about-season-2-just-yet/) - Think your fan conversations about Apple TV’s “Pluribus” are heated? Try being on the actual series set. “We have healthy, sometimes tongue-in-cheek debates about different questions that the show brings up, whether it’s your personal take on what you would do or what you think your character would do,” star Rhea Seehorn tells the Variety
- [Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies at 50](https://keymarktelevision.com/justin-cary-sixpence-none-the-richer-bassist-dies-at-50/) - Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 of a stroke. He was 50 years old. Cary’s death was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash. “Our brother of 30 years (and bassist), Justin had a stroke Thursday night,” she wrote.
- [Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Who’s Booed Out of Theater, During Podcast Taping](https://keymarktelevision.com/knicks-stars-jalen-brunson-and-josh-hart-confront-espns-stephen-a-smith-whos-booed-out-of-theater-during-podcast-taping/) - The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet. Just one day after an estimated two million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the team’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, stars (and long-time pals) Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, along with co-host Matt
- [‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Gives ‘Beyond the Gates’ Its Third-Best Week of Ratings Ever (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-young-and-the-restless-crossover-gives-beyond-the-gates-its-third-best-week-of-ratings-ever-exclusive/) - CBS’ “The Young and the Restless”/”Beyond the Gates” crossover resulted in strong ratings for “Beyond the Gates” the week of June 8. The show averaged 1.8 million viewers throughout the week, up 11% from its season-to-date numbers — making it the third most-watched week for the soap since “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February 2025.
- [Here’s to the Chicks as the Band of the Sesquicentennial, as Group Performs First U.S. Show in Three Years at SoCal’s Yaamava’ Theater: Concert Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/heres-to-the-chicks-as-the-band-of-the-sesquicentennial-as-group-performs-first-u-s-show-in-three-years-at-socals-yaamava-theater-concert-review/) - In the words of Grand Funk: They’re an American band. Those of us who are prone to think and argue about rock ‘n’ roll superlatives often debate which act counts as the greatest American band of the 20th century: Is it the Beach Boys? Nirvana? The Grateful Dead? Nirvana? Sly & the Family Stone? The
- [Hollywood Warns Against Sabotaging California Film Incentives, Seeks Exemption From Credit Limit](https://keymarktelevision.com/hollywood-warns-against-sabotaging-california-film-incentives-seeks-exemption-from-credit-limit/) - The entertainment industry is warning Gov. Gavin Newsom that the state risks undermining California production if it imposes a new limit on corporate tax credits. In a June 8 letter, a coalition of industry and labor groups argued that the governor’s budget proposal will cost production jobs and sabotage the state’s film incentive. “The result
- [Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, Wu-Tang Clan and More Rock New York Knicks’ Victory Parade With Tag-Team Performance](https://keymarktelevision.com/fat-joe-mary-j-blige-wu-tang-clan-and-more-rock-new-york-knicks-victory-parade-with-tag-team-performance/) - Nothing says love more than climbing atop a New York City Department of Sanitation garbage truck with your friend and waiting three hours for the New York Knicks to arrive. Well, maybe the only thing that tops it is climbing over steel barricades — in defiance of whatever barriers the NYPD set up — with
- [Jalen Brunson Ends Feud With Elmo at New York Knicks NBA Championship Parade](https://keymarktelevision.com/jalen-brunson-ends-feud-with-elmo-at-new-york-knicks-nba-championship-parade/) - Elmo and Jalen Brunson are cool. The iconic “Sesame Street” character caught flak from Knicks fans earlier this month for posting a video on his official social media account saying, “Elmo hopes both teams have fun!” with four basketball emojis, referring to the NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
- [Viva Kids Acquires Three New Animated Films as Upcoming Releases – Film News in Brief](https://keymarktelevision.com/viva-kids-acquires-three-new-animated-films-as-upcoming-releases-film-news-in-brief/) - Independent distributor Viva Kids has acquired the animated films “Treasure Trekkers,” “Space Cadet,” and “Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby” to add to its upcoming release calendar; specific dates to be announced later. “Treasure Trekkers” is based on J.S. Friedman’s children’s book series “Maurice’s Valises,” which follows the “adventures of young explorers
- [Ben Stiller Sets NY Knicks Doc Series With A24, HBO and the NBA After Championship Win](https://keymarktelevision.com/ben-stiller-sets-ny-knicks-doc-series-with-a24-hbo-and-the-nba-after-championship-win/) - Superfan Ben Stiller has confirmed he is making a multi-part documentary series about the history of the New York Knicks and their historic championship win last weekend, in partnership with the NBA, HBO and A24. The series will chronicle the history, culture, and enduring legacy of the Knicks, culminating with the franchise’s first NBA championship
- [‘Dreams of Violets’ Review: What Does a Film Made Entirely with AI Look Like? Ash Koosha’s Iranian Protest Drama Is Dramatically Numbing, but It’s Still a Startling Portent of the Future](https://keymarktelevision.com/dreams-of-violets-review-what-does-a-film-made-entirely-with-ai-look-like-ash-kooshas-iranian-protest-drama-is-dramatically-numbing-but-its-still-a-startling-por/) - Does this mean that AI can "make a movie"? No. But it does mean that AI can give you scenes of roiling tumultuous Civil War set in the hurly-burly of Tehran at sunset, with soldiers roaming the streets and forcing citizens into vans as others scurry out of the way, and it can make you
- [Tom Holland Speaks Out on AI and Why Artists Are ‘Safe’: ‘Creativity Has to Do With the Human Experience’](https://keymarktelevision.com/tom-holland-speaks-out-on-ai-and-why-artists-are-safe-creativity-has-to-do-with-the-human-experience/) - Tom Holland is sharing his thoughts on the hot-button topic of AI, and he’s not shy about explaining why it “doesn’t have a soul.” “Creativity is safe from AI because creativity has to do with the human experience,” Holland said while appearing on Spain’s “El Hormiguero” talk show Wednesday alongside Zendaya. “It’s about emotions, it’s
- [‘Survivor’ Animated Movie in the Works From Paramount Animation, Jeff Probst to Exec Produce (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/survivor-animated-movie-in-the-works-from-paramount-animation-jeff-probst-to-exec-produce-exclusive/) - The tribe has spoken — and it wants an animated “Survivor” movie featuring animal contestants. Paramount Animation, in partnership with CBS, is in development on an animated comedy based on CBS’ long-running “Survivor,” with host Jeff Probst executive producing. The official synopsis reads: “Set on a remote and mystical island, animals from all around the
- [Hollywood Radio and Television Society Partners With Easterseals Disability Services to Relaunch  Darcy Awards](https://keymarktelevision.com/hollywood-radio-and-television-society-partners-with-easterseals-disability-services-to-relaunch-darcy-awards/) - The Hollywood Radio and Television Society will extend its long-standing relationship with Easterseals Disability Services, partnering with the nonprofit organization for the upcoming Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards, also known as the Darcys. Founded in 1979 by producer Norman Lear, the kudos were previously known as the Media Access Awards. HRTS will serve as
- [‘Girls Like Girls’ Review: Hayley Kiyoko Makes a Warmly Assured Directorial Debut, Awash in Adolescent Melancholy and Yearning](https://keymarktelevision.com/girls-like-girls-review-hayley-kiyoko-makes-a-warmly-assured-directorial-debut-awash-in-adolescent-melancholy-and-yearning/) - The adaptation trail of “Girls Like Girls” is an unusual one. In 2015, pop singer Hayley Kiyoko released her hyper-catchy song of the same name, bringing a plainly worded statement of lesbian desire — “girls like girls like boys do” — into the viral mainstream, with an accompanying video laying out a compacted five-minute story
- [‘Reclaim the Flag’ Director Alexis Bittar on Why Some People Were Too ‘Nervous’ to Be in Doc About LGBTQ Community’s Relationship to the American Flag](https://keymarktelevision.com/reclaim-the-flag-director-alexis-bittar-on-why-some-people-were-too-nervous-to-be-in-doc-about-lgbtq-communitys-relationship-to-the-american-flag/) - Alexis Bittar is reclaiming the American flag. So much so that the celebrity jewelry designer and filmmaker has one hanging outside the Brooklyn home he shares with his husband and their three kids. “I love it,” Bittar tells me. “I bought some Gay Pride flags, but I haven’t put them out yet. I like the
- [‘Give Me a Call Back, HBO’: Why Brittany Allen Submitted Herself for an Emmy as a Dying Cancer Patient on ‘The Pitt’ After the Network Ignored Her Calls](https://keymarktelevision.com/give-me-a-call-back-hbo-why-brittany-allen-submitted-herself-for-an-emmy-as-a-dying-cancer-patient-on-the-pitt-after-the-network-ignored-her-calls/) - “Give me a call back, HBO!” Brittany Allen says with a smile, on a Zoom call from the Pasadena backyard where she lives with her husband and raises their 3-year-old son. The cable network hasn’t been in touch since she learned, through her now-former publicist, that she would not be part of its Emmy submission
- [Inside ‘Summer House: The Aftermath,’ Whether Bravo Protects Amanda Batula and Why Ciara Miller Is the ‘Future’ of the Show (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/inside-summer-house-the-aftermath-whether-bravo-protects-amanda-batula-and-why-ciara-miller-is-the-future-of-the-show-exclusive/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Summer House: The Aftermath,” streaming on Peacock as of June 17. The already top-tier 10th season of Bravo’s “Summer House” became a zeitgeist sensation this spring when a scandalous romance between two of its cast members — West Wilson and Amanda Batula — brought unprecedented attention to the show,
- [Asia-Pacific Screen Economy Races Toward $200 Billion as Monetization Gap Defines the Decade](https://keymarktelevision.com/asia-pacific-screen-economy-races-toward-200-billion-as-monetization-gap-defines-the-decade/) - The Asia-Pacific screen economy is projected to reach $179 billion in 2026 and $200 billion by 2031 – but the story behind those numbers is one of structural reallocation rather than headline growth, Media Partners Asia executive director Vivek Couto told the APOS 2026 conference in his opening address Wednesday. Couto framed the sector’s trajectory
- [RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok Minis With 20 Originals](https://keymarktelevision.com/risingjoy-launches-rjoy-microdrama-streaming-service-on-tiktok-minis-with-20-originals/) - RisingJoy has launched RJOY, a direct-to-consumer microdrama streaming service, initially available to audiences in the U.S. and Japan via TikTok Minis, the in-app feature that enables access to vertical content. The launch was revealed by Cassandra Yang, CEO and co-founder of the Singapore-based company, at the APOS conference in Bali. “RJOY is the natural next
- [Emmy Predictions: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an Overdue Vince Gilligan Lead the Field](https://keymarktelevision.com/emmy-predictions-directing-beef-hacks-and-an-overdue-vince-gilligan-lead-the-field/) - Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual
- [Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’](https://keymarktelevision.com/sheryl-crow-slams-trump-administration-for-staging-ufc-fight-at-white-house-disgraceful-and-void-of-decency/) - Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and void of decency.” The singer-songwriter, who has been very outspoken against Trump in the past, shared a post on Instagram Stories that decried the event for being
- [Neymar Jr. Partners With FlareFlow on 16-Title AI Microdrama Franchise](https://keymarktelevision.com/neymar-jr-partners-with-flareflow-on-16-title-ai-microdrama-franchise/) - Soccer icon Neymar Jr. has signed on for a 16-title AI-powered live-action microdrama franchise with COL Group’s FlareFlow platform, with the first six titles to debut globally beginning June 19. The partnership was unveiled ahead of FlareFlow chief marketing officer and COL Group general manager Timothy Oh appearance on the APOS conference’s microdrama industry panel.
- [Inside APOS 2026: AI, Microdramas and the Future of Asian Streaming Take Center Stage in Bali](https://keymarktelevision.com/inside-apos-2026-ai-microdramas-and-the-future-of-asian-streaming-take-center-stage-in-bali/) - The chiefs of Asia-Pacific operations for Netflix, Prime Video, Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will share a stage at APOS 2026, as the annual summit convenes June 16-18 in Bali. The four executives – Netflix VP of content for APAC excluding India Minyoung Kim, Prime Video APAC and ANZ VP Gaurav Gandhi, Disney Asia
- [Kogonada’s ‘Zi’ Lands at Parallax Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/kogonadas-zi-lands-at-parallax-films-for-international-sales-exclusive/) - “Zi,” the latest film from director Kogonada, has been picked up by Parallax Films for international sales outside North America, it was revealed on the sidelines of the Shanghai International Film Festival. The Hong Kong-set feature follows “Columbus” and “After Yang” from one of contemporary American independent cinema’s most distinctive voices. Shot over three weeks
- [‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Names Thordur Palsson as Director](https://keymarktelevision.com/dead-by-daylight-movie-names-thordur-palsson-as-director/) - Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive have tapped Thordur Palsson to direct their film adaptation of the horror multiplayer game “Dead by Daylight.” Palsson, an Icelandic native, is best known for creating and directing the nation’s first Netflix Original series, “The Valhalla Murders,” which premiered on the streamer in 2020. His feature directorial debut, “The
- [At ‘Songwriters Salute John Prine’ at Wolf Trap in Virginia, Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Allison Russell and Others Make the Case for Prine as America’s Poet Laureate](https://keymarktelevision.com/at-songwriters-salute-john-prine-at-wolf-trap-in-virginia-emmylou-harris-margo-price-allison-russell-and-others-make-the-case-for-prine-as-americas-poet-laureate/) - When some look toward the U.S. semiquincentennial and consider what examplar might best represent American achievement or the nation’s character, only one thing inevitably comes to mind: wrestling. Fortunately, there were others who put their heads together and came up with an alternative choice: John Prine. The leadership at Wolf Trap, the concert venue/national park
- [Chinese Sensation ‘Dear You’ Acquired by CMC Pictures for North America, Australia and New Zealand Theatrical Release](https://keymarktelevision.com/chinese-sensation-dear-you-acquired-by-cmc-pictures-for-north-america-australia-and-new-zealand-theatrical-release/) - “Dear You,” the Teochew-dialect family drama that has become one of China’s biggest theatrical stories of 2026, is heading to North America, Australia and New Zealand after CMC Pictures secured the theatrical distribution rights. The film opens in Australia and New Zealand on June 25, followed by a North America launch on June 26. The
- [Jessie Mei Li, Karina Lam, Chris Pang and Toby Stephens on the Rich and Restless in Hong Kong Glamour Drama ‘The Season’: ‘They’re All Human Beings Who Are Terrified’](https://keymarktelevision.com/jessie-mei-li-karina-lam-chris-pang-and-toby-stephens-on-the-rich-and-restless-in-hong-kong-glamour-drama-the-season-theyre-all-human-beings-who-are-terrified/) - There are no trailers on a boat. This is the logistical reality that Toby Stephens found himself confronting somewhere in the middle of shooting “The Season,” Hulu’s new drama about the bad behavior of Hong Kong’s sailing elite – a show that, almost by design, offered its cast nowhere to hide. “Normally when you’re filming,
- [The Sound of Joy: How Yulia Built an Internationally Acclaimed Career One Note at a Time](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-sound-of-joy-how-yulia-built-an-internationally-acclaimed-career-one-note-at-a-time/) - For Immediate Release Dallas, Texas, June 7, 2026 - Some artists leave an impression through technical mastery. Others leave audiences with something more difficult to explain. Long after the final note has faded, a feeling remains. It is a sense of calm, possibility, and quiet optimism. It is an experience that listeners often describe but
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- [Seth Rogen Has ‘No Plans’ to Work With James Franco Again and Says They Haven’t Spoken in a ‘Long Time’](https://keymarktelevision.com/seth-rogen-has-no-plans-to-work-with-james-franco-again-and-says-they-havent-spoken-in-a-long-time/) - Seth Rogen recently told The New York Times that he hasn’t spoken to James Franco in a “long time” and has “no plans” to work with him in the future. When asked about where his relationship stands with Franco after he faced allegations of sexual misconduct, Rogen answered, “I honestly think the nuance of it
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- [Amy Adams Shut Down a ‘Graphic’ Sketch Idea While Hosting ‘SNL’ to Protect ‘Young Girls That Were Watching “Enchanted”‘](https://keymarktelevision.com/amy-adams-shut-down-a-graphic-sketch-idea-while-hosting-snl-to-protect-young-girls-that-were-watching-enchanted/) - Amy Adams said during a recent appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” that while hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2008, she turned down a “graphic” sketch idea from Andy Samberg to protect the young fans of her fairytale comedy, “Enchanted,” which hit theaters four months earlier. “I’ll give you the gist without telling you
- [U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team Victory Scores Record English-Language World Cup Ratings; Mexico vs. South Africa Biggest in Spanish-Language History](https://keymarktelevision.com/u-s-soccer-mens-national-team-victory-scores-record-english-language-world-cup-ratings-mexico-vs-south-africa-biggest-in-spanish-language-history/) - The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo. According to ratings from Fox Sports, Friday’s U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team win over Paraguay scored nearly 16 million viewers — making it the most-watched USMNT World Cup telecast in English-language history. Meanwhile, Telemundo reports that with an audience of
- [‘Blue Film’ Star Kieron Moore Says Movie’s Kink and Taboo Subjects Were ‘Never a Shock’ to Him Because He Has ‘Super Sex Positive’ Friends](https://keymarktelevision.com/blue-film-star-kieron-moore-says-movies-kink-and-taboo-subjects-were-never-a-shock-to-him-because-he-has-super-sex-positive-friends/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains significant details about “Blue Film,” now available on VOD. Kieron Moore hopes that people don’t know much about “Blue Film” before they watch the movie. “I think it’s really good to go in as blind as you can,” the actor tells me. “That’s getting harder to do but I think
- [‘The Furious’: Inside the Balletic and Brutal Fight Scenes, From Mixing Martial Art Styles to Taking 18 Days to Shoot the Insane Final Showdown](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-furious-inside-the-balletic-and-brutal-fight-scenes-from-mixing-martial-art-styles-to-taking-18-days-to-shoot-the-insane-final-showdown/) - While the premise of “The Furious” is simple — a father named Wang Wei (Xie Miao) must find his daughter after she is kidnapped by a child trafficking ring — it’s the springboard for a nonstop flurry of action. Kenji Tanigaki’s Hong Kong epic, which opens in American theaters today via Lionsgate Films, stars some of the world’s
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- [DGA Deal Lands Health Plan Gains, Streaming Residual Hikes and Responds to TV Slump by Limiting Actors and Others From Taking Director Jobs](https://keymarktelevision.com/dga-deal-lands-health-plan-gains-streaming-residual-hikes-and-responds-to-tv-slump-by-limiting-actors-and-others-from-taking-director-jobs/) - The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve jobs for career TV directors. The provision is meant to address the 40% downturn in production jobs over the last four years, which has
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- [‘Tribeca 25,’ Documentary From ‘Valentino: The Last Emperor’ Director Matt Tyrnauer and Tribeca Studios, Will Look at Festival’s History (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/tribeca-25-documentary-from-valentino-the-last-emperor-director-matt-tyrnauer-and-tribeca-studios-will-look-at-festivals-history-exclusive/) - Tribeca Studios will look back at the history of the film festival with a new documentary, “Tribeca 25,” from “Valentino: The Last Emperor” and “Studio 54” director Matt Tyrnauer. The film will cover the festival’s first 25 years, which include its dramatic founding in the wake of 9/11 by Robert De Niro and Academy Award-nominated
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- [Carl Radke Sounds Off on the ‘Summer House’ Reunion and West Wilson: ‘He Got High on His Own Supply’](https://keymarktelevision.com/carl-radke-sounds-off-on-the-summer-house-reunion-and-west-wilson-he-got-high-on-his-own-supply/) - Carl Radke wants you to know that he’s doing just fine. I’m seated across from the Bravolebrity at Soft Bar, his modish non-alcoholic café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and sipping on a drink called the “Steel Magnolia” — a mix of matcha, lavender Earl Grey tea and salted honey cloud that is, admittedly, quite refreshing. We’re
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- [Art Directors Guild Slams Martin Scorsese for AI Partnership: ‘Turning His Back on the Human Artists’](https://keymarktelevision.com/art-directors-guild-slams-martin-scorsese-for-ai-partnership-turning-his-back-on-the-human-artists/) - The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership with AI startup Black Forest Labs. In the statement, the guild accused one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors of “turning his back on the human artists who throughout his career have helped him create his most memorable works.”
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- [Donald Trump Booed at NBA Finals in New York City](https://keymarktelevision.com/donald-trump-booed-at-nba-finals-in-new-york-city/) - Donald Trump received a not-so-warm welcome at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. As the President appeared in front of his hometown crowd, he was met with a sea of boos from thousands of basketball fans. As Broadway star Avery Wilson sang the National Anthem, the camera faded to a shot
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- [Indonesian Horror ‘Korean Haunted Hospital’ to World Premiere at BiFan (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/indonesian-horror-korean-haunted-hospital-to-world-premiere-at-bifan-exclusive/) - The Indonesian horror film “Korean Haunted Hospital” will have its world premiere at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BiFan), screening in the festival’s Signature section. The film, produced by MD Pictures and Umbara Brothers Film, is directed by Anggy Umbara from a screenplay by Lele Laila. The picture is a remake of the
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- [Scott Pelley Thanks Fans for Support After ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘You Are the Wind in My Sails’](https://keymarktelevision.com/scott-pelley-thanks-fans-for-support-after-60-minutes-firing-you-are-the-wind-in-my-sails/) - Unemployment looks good on former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, who took to Instagram on Saturday to thank his fans for their support after the program’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton, fired him after an explosive confrontation. “To all of you who have been so kind, you are the wind in my sails. So deeply
- [John C. Reilly Tried to Convince Leonardo DiCaprio to Pass on ‘Titanic’: ‘No One’s Going to Give a S— About Who’s on the Boat’](https://keymarktelevision.com/john-c-reilly-tried-to-convince-leonardo-dicaprio-to-pass-on-titanic-no-ones-going-to-give-a-s-about-whos-on-the-boat/) - John C. Reilly recently told Ted Danson on the “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast that he tried to convince Leonardo DiCaprio to turn down “Titanic” and instead star in “Boogie Nights,” written and directed by his good friend Paul Thomas Anderson. Reilly said he and Anderson were “thick as thieves” after collaborating on Anderson’s
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- [Olivia Rodrigo Reveals New Album Has Duet With the Cure’s Robert Smith Via Surprise Premiere for ‘What’s Wrong With Me’ at Primavera Sound](https://keymarktelevision.com/olivia-rodrigo-reveals-new-album-has-duet-with-the-cures-robert-smith-via-surprise-premiere-for-whats-wrong-with-me-at-primavera-sound/) - One of pop’s best-kept secrets of 2026 out, as the news is out that Olivia Rodrigo and the Cure’s Robert Smith have a full-on duet on her forthcoming album, which is less than a week away from release. The reveal came in the form of Rodrigo bringing Smith out at the Primavera Sound festival partway
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- [‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Is Peacock’s Most-Watched TV Debut Ever, With 23% of Viewership on Phones and Tablets](https://keymarktelevision.com/love-island-usa-season-8-is-peacocks-most-watched-tv-debut-ever-with-23-of-viewership-on-phones-and-tablets/) - Season 8 of “Love Island USA” has achieved the most-watched debut for an original season of television ever on Peacock. The season, which premiered on June 2 and has released three episodes so far, has reached a total of 824 million minutes watched, according to first-party data from NBCUniversal. That’s a 74% increase compared to
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- [Trump Makes It Official: The ‘Freedom 250’ Concerts Are Canceled — to Be Replaced With ‘the Greatest Rally EVER!,’ Starring Him and (Surprise) Lee Greenwood](https://keymarktelevision.com/trump-makes-it-official-the-freedom-250-concerts-are-canceled-to-be-replaced-with-the-greatest-rally-ever-starring-him-and-surprise-lee-greenwood/) - Sorry, Vanilla Ice. The “Freedom 250” concerts scheduled for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. have been officially canceled by President Donald J. Trump, after almost all of the artists bailed. The shows will be replaced, as he previously suggested, with a rally featuring one of his own speeches as the principal attraction. The event
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- [Steve Kroft Says ’60 Minutes’ Is ‘Disastrous’ Under Bari Weiss After Scott Pelley and More Fired: ‘This Is Journalistic Interference’](https://keymarktelevision.com/steve-kroft-says-60-minutes-is-disastrous-under-bari-weiss-after-scott-pelley-and-more-fired-this-is-journalistic-interference/) - PBS NewsHour reporter Geoff Bennett teased an excerpt from his interview with Steve Croft, in which the “60 Minutes” legend said the direction of the historic news program under the leadership of CBS News boss Bari Weiss was “disastrous.” “This is journalistic interference,” Kroft said. “It makes no business sense whatsoever. It’s the highest rated
- [Tony Dokoupil Honors Scott Pelley After ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘A Journalist Who Valued Truth at All Costs’](https://keymarktelevision.com/tony-dokoupil-honors-scott-pelley-after-60-minutes-firing-a-journalist-who-valued-truth-at-all-costs/) - “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil paid tribute to Scott Pelley after the former “60 Minutes” correspondent was fired on Tuesday following an explosive clash with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton. “When I started at CBS, Scott Pelley was in this very chair, and still doing a dozen stories a year for ‘60
- [‘Mapogo: The Lion Throne’ Vertical Documentary Series Set at FlareFlow](https://keymarktelevision.com/mapogo-the-lion-throne-vertical-documentary-series-set-at-flareflow/) - COL Group’s FlareFlow and Singapore-based Bomanbridge Media have teamed on one of the first premium vertical-format documentary series, a wildlife title set to go live on the platform across 200-plus countries in late Q3 2026. Unveiled at Owl&Co’s Vertical Media Summit in Los Angeles, “Mapogo: The Lion Throne” was shot over multiple years in South
- [TikTok Teams With Sundance Institute for Four-Week Microseries Writing Workshop](https://keymarktelevision.com/tiktok-teams-with-sundance-institute-for-four-week-microseries-writing-workshop/) - TikTok and Sundance Institute want to see more creators writing and producing microdramas and other short-form scripted series. They’re launching a microseries writing program through Sundance Collab, Sundance Institute’s digital learning and community platform, to support “the next generation of creator-led short-form storytelling for digital audiences.” The four-week live online course, to run later this
- [Ernest Chambers, ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner, Dies at 97 ](https://keymarktelevision.com/ernest-chambers-the-smothers-brothers-comedy-hour-showrunner-dies-at-97/) - Ernest Chambers, the writer and producer known for variety TV shows like “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” and “Click,” died on May 28 at home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. He was 97. Chambers produced, wrote and executive produced over 1,000 hours of TV over the course of his 50-year career, earning 11
- [‘Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day’ Review: Haley Bennett Is Starry-Eyed in a Literary Adaptation With Much Heart and a Heavy Hand](https://keymarktelevision.com/virginia-woolfs-night-day-review-haley-bennett-is-starry-eyed-in-a-literary-adaptation-with-much-heart-and-a-heavy-hand/) - Virginia Woolf herself was not the greatest admirer of her 1919 novel “Night and Day,” a complex and somewhat elusive work that wove a pensive reflection on women’s suffrage through a quasi-Shakespearean rotation of misbegotten and rearranged courtships — in a style far removed from the angular modernism of her later works. It remains perhaps
- [JioHotstar Goes on AI Hiring Spree as India’s Largest Streamer Bets on Homegrown Tech (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/jiohotstar-goes-on-ai-hiring-spree-as-indias-largest-streamer-bets-on-homegrown-tech-exclusive/) - India’s largest streaming platform, JioHotstar, is recruiting for more than 75 AI roles as the platform moves to build out a dedicated artificial intelligence division, the company revealed Wednesday. The push spans engineering, production automation and creative technology, with the streamer positioning India’s multilingual scale and engineering base as the foundation for a broader global
- [‘The Hunting Party’ Canceled After Two Seasons at NBC](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-hunting-party-canceled-after-two-seasons-at-nbc/) - “The Hunting Party” has been canceled after two seasons at NBC. The series, which aired its final episode on May 7, starred Melissa Roxburgh as former FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, who led a small team of investigators that was “assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers the world has ever seen,
- [‘Summer House’ Reunion Part 2: The Five Biggest Moments, From West’s Girlfriend Reveal to Kyle’s Cheating Caught on Tape](https://keymarktelevision.com/summer-house-reunion-part-2-the-five-biggest-moments-from-wests-girlfriend-reveal-to-kyles-cheating-caught-on-tape/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Part 2 of the Season 10 “Summer House” reunion, streaming on Peacock as of May 27. Where will it go from here? That was the first thought running through my mind following the dramatic opening salvo to “Summer House’s” three-part Season 10 reunion. We’d already seen Ciara Miller (with an assist
- [Josh O’Connor, Tom Francis, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Thea Sharrock and Edward Enninful to Present at Inaugural Power of Women London](https://keymarktelevision.com/josh-oconnor-tom-francis-sam-taylor-johnson-thea-sharrock-and-edward-enninful-to-present-at-inaugural-power-of-women-london/) - Variety has announced the presenters for the inaugural Power of Women London taking place on June 3. The event, in partnership with A+E Global Media’s Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each be featured on five different Variety covers of the accompanying issue. “Saturday Night Live UK” cast member and “Weekend Update”
- [‘The Lost Boys’ Director Michael Arden on Honoring the Cult Horror Classic and His Plans for ‘Happy Feet’ Broadway Musical With ‘Anthropomorphic Animals’](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-lost-boys-director-michael-arden-on-honoring-the-cult-horror-classic-and-his-plans-for-happy-feet-broadway-musical-with-anthropomorphic-animals/) - Last year, Michael Arden turned a musical about two robots into a Tony Award winner for best musical. This year, he’s taking on vampires. The Tony-winning director is at the helm of “The Lost Boys,” a pricey stage adaptation of the 1987 cult-classic film. With 12 Tony nominations, including two for Arden himself (as a
- [The Academy Launches Global Award Recognizing Exceptional Movie Theaters Worldwide – Film News in Brief](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-academy-launches-global-award-recognizing-exceptional-movie-theaters-worldwide-film-news-in-brief/) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a new global award to celebrate moviegoing and the traditional theatrical experience. The Academy Marquee Theater List is designed to recognize the most remarkable movie theaters around the world and honor the best in exhibition, celebrating theaters that provide “exceptional audience experiences, preserve cinematic history
- [Longtime Disney Exec Jim Kapenstein, Who Helped Oversee Some Of Its Biggest Acquisitions, Joins Starz as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer](https://keymarktelevision.com/longtime-disney-exec-jim-kapenstein-who-helped-oversee-some-of-its-biggest-acquisitions-joins-starz-as-chief-legal-and-strategy-officer/) - Starz has tapped longtime Disney exec Jim Kapenstein to serve as the company’s new chief legal and strategy officer. Kapenstein will join Starz next week and report to president/CEO Jeffrey Hirsch, who announced the news on Monday. According to the company, Kapenstein “will be responsible for developing and leading the strategic direction of business and legal affairs
- [Haley Bennett and Jack Whitehall Open SXSW London Film Section With World Premiere of ‘Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day’](https://keymarktelevision.com/haley-bennett-and-jack-whitehall-open-sxsw-london-film-section-with-world-premiere-of-virginia-woolfs-night-and-day/) - The intersection of technology and culture may be the main focus of SXSW London, but that’s not to say there isn’t room for a splash of old fashioned period rom-com in the lineup. On the first day of the Austin spinoff’s second edition in London, “Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day” served as the opening night
- [Sadly, the Stars of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turned Down Actors on Actors — And Here’s Why](https://keymarktelevision.com/sadly-the-stars-of-heated-rivalry-turned-down-actors-on-actors-and-heres-why/) - In all the years that I’ve produced Variety‘s Actors on Actors conversations, I’ve resisted the temptation to divulge how exactly the sausage gets made. When fans gripe on social media, for instance, about how our magazine didn’t pair two obviously compatible actors together, I haven’t taken to X to explain that we really tried, but
- [‘Viva Carmen’ Review: The Visuals Do the Singing in a Ravishing Animated Riff on Bizet’s Opera](https://keymarktelevision.com/viva-carmen-review-the-visuals-do-the-singing-in-a-ravishing-animated-riff-on-bizets-opera/) - As with most operas, the story was never the primary selling point of “Carmen,” so to adapt it with the music heavily downplayed in favor of the narrative is an audacious move; refashioning this tale of murderous, hot-blooded amour fou as a children’s film, doubly so. But Georges Bizet’s 1875 opera has always been an
- [DirecTV and Scripps Locked in Retransmission Battle, as 54 Local TV Stations Go Dark on the Service Across 36 Markets](https://keymarktelevision.com/directv-and-scripps-locked-in-retransmission-battle-as-54-local-tv-stations-go-dark-on-the-service-across-36-markets/) - The retransmission battle between Scripps and DirecTV has escalated, with 54 local Scripps stations in 36 Nielsen-designated markets going dark as of 7 p.m. ET on Sunday. Both sides blamed the other for the blackout, which DirecTV noted comes just before several state and local primary elections in June, as well as the upcoming NBA
- [M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8 Million After She Was Kicked Off His Rebel Ragers Tour](https://keymarktelevision.com/m-i-a-sues-kid-cudi-for-2-8-million-after-she-was-kicked-off-his-rebel-ragers-tour/) - M.I.A. is suing Kid Cudi for $2.8 million after the British rapper was kicked off his Rebel Ragers Tour for “making offensive remarks” during her opening act. “Kid Cudi’s attempts to silence freedom of artistic expression and speech on his ‘Rebel Rager’s Tour’ cannot go unchallenged,” read a statement from M.I.A.’s team. “Kid Cudi claimed
- [R&B Star Peabo Bryson Suffers Stroke](https://keymarktelevision.com/rb-star-peabo-bryson-suffers-stroke/) - Veteran R&B singer Peabo Bryson, best known for his duets from the Disney films “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast,” has suffered a stroke and is undergoing treatment, according to a statement from his rep to Variety on Sunday. “Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson — the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney
- [Nils Discusses New Album Chill It on The Paula Atherton Show](https://keymarktelevision.com/nils-discusses-new-album-chill-it-on-the-paula-atherton-show/) - Contemporary jazz guitarist, composer, and producer Nils joins Paula Atherton for an engaging conversation about his upcoming 14th studio album, Chill It. In this exclusive interview, Nils shares the creative process behind the project, the inspiration for several of the album's standout tracks, and his approach to crafting music that blends memorable melodies, soulful grooves,
- [Niall Horan Opens Up About Liam Payne’s Death: ‘There Is Sadness, But it Also Makes Me Laugh and Smirk Because of the Memories We Had’](https://keymarktelevision.com/niall-horan-opens-up-about-liam-paynes-death-there-is-sadness-but-it-also-makes-me-laugh-and-smirk-because-of-the-memories-we-had/) - In a recent interview with The Times of London, Niall Horan opened up about the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died in 2024 at the age of 31 after falling three floors from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Horan said he was with Payne in Argentina just a few
- [‘Growing Pains’ Star Kirk Cameron Says He Left California Because of ‘Terrible’ Politics and ‘All the Other Things That Make it Difficult to Raise a Family’](https://keymarktelevision.com/growing-pains-star-kirk-cameron-says-he-left-california-because-of-terrible-politics-and-all-the-other-things-that-make-it-difficult-to-raise-a-family/) - “Growing Pains” star Kirk Cameron recently explained on the “Adam Carolla Podcast” that he left California for Tennessee to escape the Golden State’s “terrible politics” and “all the other things that make it difficult to raise a family.” “When you’re a kid in California it’s great because your parents are paying for everything,” Cameron said.
- [Samsung Sets Immersive BTS Fan Activations for ‘Arirang’ World Tour](https://keymarktelevision.com/samsung-sets-immersive-bts-fan-activations-for-arirang-world-tour/) - BTS took over Las Vegas last week with four sold-out dates on their Arirang World Tour and Samsung was there to give fans a chance to capture it all. The electronics giant touched down in Sin City as part of their “Samsung Galaxy x BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG” experience, which offers six fan-focused activations that celebrate
- [‘Love Island USA’ Dismisses a Cast Member for Using the N-Word — for the Second Year in a Row](https://keymarktelevision.com/love-island-usa-dismisses-a-cast-member-for-using-the-n-word-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/) - For the second year in a row, “Love Island USA” has kicked an islander out of the villa after social media posts surfaced of them using the n-word. Vasana Montgomery will no longer appear in the reality dating series, which returns to Peacock on June 2. The news comes just two days after the Season
- [Michael De Luca Warns About the Danger of Hollywood Cutting Development Funds for Original Material: ‘If You Cut Too Deep Your Pipeline Dries Up’](https://keymarktelevision.com/michael-de-luca-warns-about-the-danger-of-hollywood-cutting-development-funds-for-original-material-if-you-cut-too-deep-your-pipeline-dries-up/) - Warner Bros. Pictures chief Michael De Luca offered a master class in being a studio executive during his session Saturday at the Produced By conference hosted by the Producers Guild of America. “The North Star [is] the relentless pursuit of new talent and fresh voices, and a way to refresh the pipeline, because if you
- [How to Watch the Original ‘Backrooms’ YouTube Series That Inspired Kane Parsons’ Eerie A24 Film](https://keymarktelevision.com/how-to-watch-the-original-backrooms-youtube-series-that-inspired-kane-parsons-eerie-a24-film/) - Having already grossed more than $10 million in previews, “Backrooms,” the latest feature from A24 and the debut directorial effort of 20-year-old Kane Parson, is already posed to be a box office hit. Out in theaters nationwide now, the horror film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Avan Jogia, Lukita Maxwell and
- [Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80](https://keymarktelevision.com/marcia-lucas-oscar-winning-star-wars-editor-dies-at-80/) - Marcia Lucas, the film editor who won an Oscar for editing “Star Wars,” directed by her former husband George Lucas, and shaped several influential films of the 1970s, died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She was 80. The family’s attorney confirmed she died of cancer. “Marcia will be remembered as a brilliant storyteller, a trailblazer
- [’13 Reasons Why’ Actors Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos Reunite at Filipino Forces Event](https://keymarktelevision.com/13-reasons-why-actors-ross-butler-and-timothy-granaderos-reunite-at-filipino-forces-event/) - The stars of “13 Reasons Why” Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunited at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood. The dinner brought together influential Filipinos across fashion, entertainment and tech. Attendees included “Chief of War” actor Brandon Finn, writer and director of Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” Januel Mercado, “The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva and “Project
- [Frankie Valli Cancels Concerts for Remainder of 2026 ‘to Focus on My Health’](https://keymarktelevision.com/frankie-valli-cancels-concerts-for-remainder-of-2026-to-focus-on-my-health/) - Frankie Valli, who at 92 has never lost his love for the road, announced Friday that he is canceling the remainder of his concert dates for 2026, due to health issues. “I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows,” he said on social media, “but I have decided to
- [Nithya Raman Calls on Governor Candidates to Back Uncapped Film Credits](https://keymarktelevision.com/nithya-raman-calls-on-governor-candidates-to-back-uncapped-film-credits/) - In the final days before the Tuesday election, L.A. Councilwoman Nithya Raman urged candidates for governor on Friday to support uncapped tax incentives for film and TV production. Raman appeared outside Radford Studios with entertainment figures who support her mayoral campaign, including Mike Schur, Cord Jefferson, and Kay Cannon. “We must ensure that Hollywood remains
- [‘Deli Boys’ Stars Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh Break Down Season 2: Cocaine, Ping Pong, and Viral Mugshots](https://keymarktelevision.com/deli-boys-stars-asif-ali-and-saagar-shaikh-break-down-season-2-cocaine-ping-pong-and-viral-mugshots/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Deli Boys” Season 2, which premiered May 28 on Hulu with all six episodes. Hulu’s crime comedy “Deli Boys” ramps things up in its second season, as Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj Dar (Saagar Shaikh) try to run their late father’s cocaine empire with the help of Lucky
- [Cecilia Vega, Fired From ‘60 Minutes,’ Says She Fears ‘For The Future of the Legendary Broadcast’](https://keymarktelevision.com/cecilia-vega-fired-from-60-minutes-says-she-fears-for-the-future-of-the-legendary-broadcast/) - Cecilia Vega, one of the “60 Minutes” correspondents ousted in Thursday’s reorganization of the CBS News magazine, says she’s worried about the future of the program and where it may be headed under the management installed by parent company Paramount Skydance. “I have the utmost respect and admiration for my colleagues at ’60 Minutes’ and the stories
- [CBS Says Late-Night Deal With Byron Allen Will Generate $15 Million in Profit](https://keymarktelevision.com/cbs-says-late-night-deal-with-byron-allen-will-generate-15-million-in-profit/) - How to make big, well, some bucks in late night? According to CBS, the trick is to cancel your traditional show and lease the time to someone else. The Paramount Skydance broadcast outlet, which has been grilled for weeks over its decision to oust Stephen Colbert and cancel its long-running “Late Show,” says the move
- [LISTEN: ‘The U.S. Against the World’ Director-Producer Rand Getlin Documents the Road to the World Cup: ‘It’s a Coming of Age Story’](https://keymarktelevision.com/listen-the-u-s-against-the-world-director-producer-rand-getlin-documents-the-road-to-the-world-cup-its-a-coming-of-age-story/) - On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Rand Getlin, director-executive producer of the HBO documentary “U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men’s National Soccer Team,” discusses the road to the World Cup and the rising popularity of men’s and women’s soccer in America. Getlin spent more than four years documenting the road to the
- [‘The White Lotus’ Recreates Dramatic Cannes Closing Night With Laura Dern, Steve Coogan, Ari Graynor and Max Greenfield](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-white-lotus-recreates-dramatic-cannes-closing-night-with-laura-dern-steve-coogan-ari-graynor-and-max-greenfield/) - After wrapping its Saint-Tropez leg at the posh Chateau de la Messardiere, the production of Mike White’s hit anthology series “The White Lotus” Season 4 has moved to Cannes, where it has taken over the Palais des Festivals for what appears to be some of the season’s most pivotal scenes. The production has been shooting
- [‘Disclosure Day’ First Reactions Call Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Epic ‘His Best Film in 20 Years’ and Praise Emily Blunt’s ‘All-Time’ Performance](https://keymarktelevision.com/disclosure-day-first-reactions-call-steven-spielbergs-sci-fi-epic-his-best-film-in-20-years-and-praise-emily-blunts-all-time-per/) - Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” has been unveiled to members of the film press ahead of its June 12 release date, and first reactions are calling the sci-fi UFO-focused movie “Spielberg’s best film in 20 years,” with high praise for star Emily Blunt. Gizmodo senior entertainment reporter Germain Lussier took to X to share his reaction,
- [Jimmy Kimmel Cries and Calls Adam Carolla His ‘Life Partner’ at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony: ‘If That Sounds Gay to You, It Was and It Is’](https://keymarktelevision.com/jimmy-kimmel-cries-and-calls-adam-carolla-his-life-partner-at-hollywood-walk-of-fame-ceremony-if-that-sounds-gay-to-you-it-was-and-it-is/) - Jimmy Kimmel got teary-eyed while honoring podcaster-comedian Adam Carolla, his longtime friend and former colleague, at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Wednesday. Kimmel began his speech by remembering his first introduction to Carolla, which came in 1994 when the late-night star was working on “Kevin and Bean,” a Los Angeles radio show. Then
- [Olivia Rodrigo Addresses Babydoll Dress Criticism: ‘It Shows How We Really Normalize Pedophilia in Our Culture’](https://keymarktelevision.com/olivia-rodrigo-addresses-babydoll-dress-criticism-it-shows-how-we-really-normalize-pedophilia-in-our-culture/) - Olivia Rodrigo has spoken about the online controversy surrounding her recent choice to wear a babydoll dress, stating that the logic behind the criticism showed how “we really normalize pedophilia in our culture” and that she was actually inspired by music icons like Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love to wear them. Rodrigo recently donned the
- [Steven Spielberg Says Hollywood Should Never ‘Use AI as the Final Word on Anything Creative’: ‘That’s Where I Draw the Line’](https://keymarktelevision.com/steven-spielberg-says-hollywood-should-never-use-ai-as-the-final-word-on-anything-creative-thats-where-i-draw-the-line/) - Steven Spielberg spoke out against AI in filmmaking during a recent appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s “IMO” podcast. While the legendary director said he thinks AI can be useful to “find solutions to medical issues,” he doesn’t want it taking over the creative process in Hollywood. “Where I don’t love AI is where
- [Morris Day Denies He’s Playing Controversial ‘Freedom 250’ Festival in D.C., After Fans Balk at His Advertised Participation: ‘It’s a No for Me’](https://keymarktelevision.com/morris-day-denies-hes-playing-controversial-freedom-250-festival-in-d-c-after-fans-balk-at-his-advertised-participation-its-a-no-for-me/) - Singer Morris Day has denied what he is calling “rumors” that he and the Time are set to play a “Freedom 250” concert on the National Mall next month, even though organizers announced him as headlining a show June 27 as part of a 16-day patriotic fair in Washington, D.C. that is controversial for its
- [Yoshihiro Nishimura, ‘Tokyo Gore Police’ and ‘Welcome to Japan’ Director, Dies at 59](https://keymarktelevision.com/yoshihiro-nishimura-tokyo-gore-police-and-welcome-to-japan-director-dies-at-59/) - Yoshihiro Nishimura, the director behind films like “Tokyo Gore Police” and “Welcome to Japan,” died Monday in Tokyo following a nearly two-week hospital stay for liver disease. He was 59. Nishimura’s career began in the early 2000s, during which he directed and created effects for a number of short films before directing “Tokyo Gore Police,”
- [‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June](https://keymarktelevision.com/chess-to-close-early-on-broadway-timed-to-lea-micheles-exit-in-june/) - “Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to depart the production in late June, the musical had intended to remain on Broadway with Joanna “JoJo” Levesque set to take over the lead role of Florence Vassy through at least September. Instead,
- [‘Summer House’ Reunion Recap: Ciara Miller Reads Amanda Batula and West Wilson for Filth (With a Little Help From Lindsay Hubbard)](https://keymarktelevision.com/summer-house-reunion-recap-ciara-miller-reads-amanda-batula-and-west-wilson-for-filth-with-a-little-help-from-lindsay-hubbard/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Part 1 of the Season 10 “Summer House” reunion, streaming on Peacock as of May 27. What a week for New Yorkers. On Monday night, the New York Knicks trounced the Cleveland Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. And Tuesday, the first part
- [‘Pressure’ Review: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser Go Toe-to-Toe in an Absorbing Tale of How the Weather Won the War](https://keymarktelevision.com/pressure-review-andrew-scott-and-brendan-fraser-go-toe-to-toe-in-an-absorbing-tale-of-how-the-weather-won-the-war/) - The British obsession with the weather goes from an easily mocked national quirk to a world-beating point of pride in “Pressure,” a handsome, efficient WWII drama that doesn’t go quite so far as to say a weatherman won the war, but wouldn’t mind one bit if that’s what you came away believing. The “weatherman,” in
- [Nike Ja 3 Sneakers: Here’s Where to Score the Signature Shoes Online](https://keymarktelevision.com/nike-ja-3-sneakers-heres-where-to-score-the-signature-shoes-online/) - With the 2025-26 NBA regular season coming to a close, a number of players are making decisions about next season. One of those players is Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies. Although he’s the team’s star player, his future is undecided — despite having one of the most popular signature sneakers in basketball. In fact,
- [Sombr Makes It Rain at the American Music Awards With Splashy Version of ‘Homewrecker’](https://keymarktelevision.com/sombr-makes-it-rain-at-the-american-music-awards-with-splashy-version-of-homewrecker/) - The American Music Awards may have been taking place in Las Vegas, but Sombr paid inadvertent tribute on Monday night to his hometown of New York City — which was drenched with rain for most of Memorial Day weekend — by performing a high-powered version of his hit “Homewrecker” that climaxed with a full-on onstage downpour.
- [American Music Awards Photo Gallery: See EJAE, Rei Ami, Katseye, Sombr, Karol G, Teyana Taylor and Other Stars on the Red Carpet and Backstage](https://keymarktelevision.com/american-music-awards-photo-gallery-see-ejae-rei-ami-katseye-sombr-karol-g-teyana-taylor-and-other-stars-on-the-red-carpet-and-backstage/) - The American Music Awards are drawing some of the biggest stars in music to Las Vegas to perform present or collect honors on the three-hour CBS/Paramount+ telecast, and Variety has photographers on the carpet and backstage to capture all the looks heating up Memorial Day weekend. Queen Latifah is hosting, and among those making their
- [‘Forever Your Maternal Animal’ Review: Valentina Maurel Makes a Hangout Movie for the Arthouse Crowd](https://keymarktelevision.com/forever-your-maternal-animal-review-valentina-maurel-makes-a-hangout-movie-for-the-arthouse-crowd/) - About halfway into “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” a striking confession appears almost out of nowhere. The two main characters in the film, sisters in their early twenties, are sitting in a mall restaurant when the younger one says she has sex with the spirits who visit her room at night. She’s so detailed in her
- [Singapore Microdrama Outfit RisingJoy Hits 50-Platform Milestone, Eyes Move Into Original Production (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/singapore-microdrama-outfit-risingjoy-hits-50-platform-milestone-eyes-move-into-original-production-exclusive/) - Singapore-based microdrama distributor RisingJoy has struck content licensing deals with more than 50 apps and platforms across 30-plus countries, the company said, as it positions itself for a broader role spanning original production and co-development. The expansion arrives as the microdrama market outside China is projected to reach $4.2 billion this year, according to Media
- [Lisa Rinna Says Spencer Pratt ‘Could Be’ Next L.A. Mayor: ‘I’m a Reality Person — You Wouldn’t Want Me as Mayor’](https://keymarktelevision.com/lisa-rinna-says-spencer-pratt-could-be-next-l-a-mayor-im-a-reality-person-you-wouldnt-want-me-as-mayor/) - Lisa Rinna has starred in her own reality series and she has guested on many others, but she is no supporter of fellow reality star Spencer Pratt’s campaign to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Rinna weighed in on L.A.’s fractured mayoral race as she stopped to speak with Variety on the red carpet
- [The Rise of Jazztronica with FKAjazz’s Acclaimed Release “Prelude to Descent”](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-rise-of-jazztronica-with-fkajazzs-acclaimed-release-prelude-to-descent/) - There is a continued evolution of Jazztronica through the work of Grammy-nominated and Billboard-charting saxophonist, producer, and storyteller FKAjazz. His latest release, “Prelude to Descent,” marks an important moment in the growth of this emerging movement, which blends the improvisational foundations of jazz with the expanding possibilities of electronic sound and multimedia art. Jazz has
- [‘Passenger’ Review: André Øvredal’s Roadbound Horror is a Stylish, Satisfying Thrill-Ride](https://keymarktelevision.com/passenger-review-andre-ovredals-roadbound-horror-is-a-stylish-satisfying-thrill-ride/) - Some of the most effective horror films craft their scares out of the reassuring everyday. In “Passenger”, the familiar routines and sounds associated with driving become ominous signs of incoming disaster, as a mysterious figure haunts and attacks drivers on the American highways. Norwegian director André Øvredal does not reinvent the wheel with this humble
- [How ‘Obsession’ Became an Unprecedented Box Office Horror Hit — and One of the Year’s Most Profitable Movies](https://keymarktelevision.com/how-obsession-became-an-unprecedented-box-office-horror-hit-and-one-of-the-years-most-profitable-movies/) - “Obsession” is, well, the obsession of the box office. That’s after the low-budget horror film earned $22 million from 2,655 North American theaters in its second weekend and a projected $28.2 million through the Memorial Day holiday. Those ticket sales are 30% above its debut (an impressive $17.2 million from 2,615 cinemas) — a virtually
- [Drake Sets Album Charts Record as First Artist to Hold Top Three Positions With ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’](https://keymarktelevision.com/drake-sets-album-charts-record-as-first-artist-to-hold-top-three-positions-with-iceman-habibti-and-maid-of-honour/) - Drake has become the first artist to hold the top three slots on the albums chart as “Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour” debut at Nos. 1, 2 and 3, respectively. “Iceman,” the album that Drake had been teasing for nearly two years before its release, enters the Billboard 200 at No. 1 with 463,000
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- [CBS Suspends Takedown Notices on Bootleg YouTube Uploads of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Public Access Show After Outcry](https://keymarktelevision.com/cbs-suspends-takedown-notices-on-bootleg-youtube-uploads-of-stephen-colberts-only-in-monroe-public-access-show-after-outcry/) - Yes, it’s true, Paramount/CBS had been issuing takedown notices to YouTube users who were uploading bootleg copies of Stephen Colbert’s recent return to hosting an episode of the public access series “Only in Monroe.” But the reason wasn’t as nefarious as one might think: It’s simply because the show is copyrighted and it already has
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- [Barbra Streisand Sends Thank You Video Message to Cannes Film Festival for Honorary Palme: ‘Merci Beaucoup and Vive La Cinema!’](https://keymarktelevision.com/barbra-streisand-sends-thank-you-video-message-to-cannes-film-festival-for-honorary-palme-merci-beaucoup-and-vive-la-cinema/) - A knee injury may have kept Barbra Streisand away from Cannes this year, but it wasn’t enough to stop her sending a special video message for the festival’s closing ceremony, where she was honored in absentia with the Palme d’Or. The statuette was brought on stage by Isabelle Huppert, who gave a speech that highlighted
- [Cannes Jury President Park Chan-wook Teases: ‘I Didn’t Want to Award the Palme d’Or to Any of the Films’](https://keymarktelevision.com/cannes-jury-president-park-chan-wook-teases-i-didnt-want-to-award-the-palme-dor-to-any-of-the-films/) - Cannes’ jury president, Park Chan-wook — long a Cannes favorite, never a Palme winner — managed to roast himself and plug his latest movie at the closing press conference of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Park quipped that he struggled with the decision of which film should take this year’s top award. “To be completely
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- [‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 3: Rip’s Cattle Might Be Ruined by Anti-Vaxxers and Carter Avoids Getting Murdered After Peeing on a Truck](https://keymarktelevision.com/dutton-ranch-episode-3-rips-cattle-might-be-ruined-by-anti-vaxxers-and-carter-avoids-getting-murdered-after-peeing-on-a-truck/) - SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the third episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Act of God Business,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. After last week’s pair of series premiere episodes, we’re deep into the thick of this season’s action. Rip (Cole Hauser) has already buried a man and isn’t being honest with Beth (Kelly Reilly)
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- [Paul McCartney Explores His Ever-Present Past in ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane,’ a Delightful Return to Wings-Era Form: Album Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/paul-mccartney-explores-his-ever-present-past-in-the-boys-of-dungeon-lane-a-delightful-return-to-wings-era-form-album-review/) - Paul McCartney is a master of the fake-out. The first feint around his new album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” came when he released “Days We Left Behind” as the first single, an exceedingly gentle and wistful ballad that allowed for the possibility that the whole LP might be a collection of acoustic memory songs.
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- [Harry Styles Celebrates Radiohead, Rosalia and Lola Young Win Big, Multiple Artists Slam A.I. at Chaotic Ivor Novellos Songwriter Awards](https://keymarktelevision.com/harry-styles-celebrates-radiohead-rosalia-and-lola-young-win-big-multiple-artists-slam-a-i-at-chaotic-ivor-novellos-songwriter-awards/) - The Ivor Novello Awards are all about celebrating human creativity in the form of songwriting, and for 70 years, they have quietly commended the geniuses behind the music that articulates universal emotions and shape popular culture. But now, in its 71st year (and now known officially as the Ivors with Amazon Music), the very premise
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- [Rami Malek Cries During 8-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation for Ira Sachs’ Gay Drama ‘The Man I Love’](https://keymarktelevision.com/rami-malek-cries-during-8-minute-cannes-standing-ovation-for-ira-sachs-gay-drama-the-man-i-love/) - Rami Malek shed a tear as he soaked up the love in the Palais for his deeply emotional turn in Ira Sachs’ “The Man I Love,” which earned an eight-minute standing ovation Wednesday in Cannes. The film is notably one of only two American features competing for the Palme d’Or at this year’s festival (the
- [‘The Bear’ Honored as the Italian Beef Is Named Official State Sandwich of Illinois](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-bear-honored-as-the-italian-beef-is-named-official-state-sandwich-of-illinois/) - “The Bear” might be ending soon, but the show’s landmark Italian Beef sandwich isn’t going anywhere: It was recognized as the official state sandwich of Illinois on Wednesday. Corey Hendrix, the Chicago native who plays Gary “Sweeps” Woods in “The Bear,” was present in Springfield as the official resolution was passed. “’The Bear’ brought international
- [‘The Madison’ Star Michelle Pfeiffer Says There Was ‘No Bathroom,’ ‘No AC’ and ‘No Food’ on Set While Shooting Taylor Sheridan Series](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-madison-star-michelle-pfeiffer-says-there-was-no-bathroom-no-ac-and-no-food-on-set-while-shooting-taylor-sheridan-series/) - Michelle Pfeiffer recently told the “In Conversation” podcast that there was “no bathroom,” “no food” and “no AC” on set with shooting Taylor Sheridan’s “The Madison.” “It was all a little bit rushed for everyone, and so there weren’t certain accommodations set up,” Pfeiffer said. “There is no bathroom, even the outhouse is not real.
- [‘Diamond’ Review: Andy Garcia Directs and Stars in a Charming but Slight Neo-Noir About an Old-Movie Detective…in Contemporary L.A.](https://keymarktelevision.com/diamond-review-andy-garcia-directs-and-stars-in-a-charming-but-slight-neo-noir-about-an-old-movie-detectivein-contemporary-l-a/) - A lot of tender loving care, and Hollywood obsession, has been poured into it, and it’s amusing to see how the quality that’s always made Andy Garcia such an appealing actor — his way of being direct and holding something back at the same time — fits so snugly into an old-movie reverie.VarietyRead More
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- [Warner Bros.’ Clockwork Closing In on Park Chan-Wook’s ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek,’ With Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei](https://keymarktelevision.com/warner-bros-clockwork-closing-in-on-park-chan-wooks-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-with-matthew-mcconaughey-austin-butler-pedro-pascal-and-tang-wei/) - Warner Bros. new specialty label Clockwork is in exclusive negotiations for a North American deal for starry Western “The Brigands of Rattlecreek,” directed by Cannes jury president Park Chan-Wook. The long-gestating project, which was one of the buzziest packages in Cannes, is set to star Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei. Clockwork
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- [Andy Garcia’s Neo-Noir ‘Diamond’ Earns 7-Minute Ovation at Cannes](https://keymarktelevision.com/andy-garcias-neo-noir-diamond-earns-7-minute-ovation-at-cannes/) - Andy Garcia’s long-gestating passion project “Diamond” earned a warm seven-minute long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night, bringing a dose of old-school Hollywood glamour to the Croisette with a sprawling ensemble cast led by Vicky Krieps and Rosemarie DeWitt, who were on hand for the premiere. Garcia was visibly moved as
- [‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Nicolas Winding Refn Gets Lost in His Own Private Filmmaking Hell with This David Lynch-on-Bad-Acid Disaster](https://keymarktelevision.com/her-private-hell-review-nicolas-winding-refn-gets-lost-in-his-own-private-filmmaking-hell-with-this-david-lynch-on-bad-acid-disaster/) - "Her Private Hell" takes up where "The Neon Demon" left off — or maybe I should say where "Twin Peaks: The Return" left off, since the new movie plays like a knockoff of David Lynch at his most bafflingly obscure crossed with the hellscape fetishism of Gaspar Noé crossed with the world’s most avant-garde perfume
- [‘Beaches’ Musical to Close on Broadway After Getting Zero Tony Nominations](https://keymarktelevision.com/beaches-musical-to-close-on-broadway-after-getting-zero-tony-nominations/) - “Beaches, A New Musical” will play its final Broadway show on May 24 after just 28 previews and 38 regular performances at the Majestic Theatre. “Beaches” began previews on March 27 and opened at the Majestic on April 22. Since then, the show has struggled to sell enough tickets to justify production costs. Reviews for
- [Shirtless Charles Melton, Brutal Murders and Daddy Issues: Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Slays Cannes Crowd With 7-Minute Ovation](https://keymarktelevision.com/shirtless-charles-melton-brutal-murders-and-daddy-issues-nicolas-winding-refns-her-private-hell-slays-cannes-crowd-with-7-minute-ovation/) - Nicolas Winding Refn returned to Cannes with “Her Private Hell” and continued his festival hot streak of dividing audiences. The provocateur’s latest feature is headlined by “Yellowjackets” and “Companion” star Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton, the “Riverdale” actor who redefined his career at Cannes when Todd Haynes’ “May December” premiered in 2023. The late-night screening
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- [Stephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/stephen-colbert-to-host-wrap-party-following-final-late-show-taping-with-fired-and-festive-dress-code-exclusive/) - Stephen Colbert’s time with “The Late Show” won’t end when the final episode tapes at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on Thursday. Sources tell me that he’s hosting an after-party following the taping at a nearby event space. The invitation is topped with the show’s red, white and blue logo tweaked to
- [Netflix Snaps Up Cannes Critics Week’s Animated Feature ‘In Waves’ (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/netflix-snaps-up-cannes-critics-weeks-animated-feature-in-waves-exclusive/) - In Netflix’s first major deal out of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the streamer has picked up global rights outside of France to breakout Critics Week opener “In Waves,” an adaptation of AJ Dungo’s 2019 graphic memoir. The animated romance directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen boasts a voice cast led by Oscar-nominated Stephanie Hsu and
- [ACM Awards Producers on What to Expect Sunday Night: Shania’s First Country Hosting Gig, Show’s Return to Vegas, 17 Performances in 2½ Hours and Meeting the Ella Langley Moment](https://keymarktelevision.com/acm-awards-producers-on-what-to-expect-sunday-night-shanias-first-country-hosting-gig-shows-return-to-vegas-17-performances-in-2½-hours-and-meeting-the-ella-langley-moment/) - Ella Langley has conquered not just the country world but the music world generally this year with her song “Choosin’ Texas.” But for the producers of the Academy of Country Music Awards, this year’s show is all about choosin’ Vegas. Certainly no fight is being picked with the Lone Star state, where the ACM Awards
- [‘Sheep in the Box’ Review: Kore-eda’s Sweet but Limp Sci-Fi Fable About a 7-Year-Old AI Humanoid](https://keymarktelevision.com/sheep-in-the-box-review-kore-edas-sweet-but-limp-sci-fi-fable-about-a-7-year-old-ai-humanoid/) - or all the fantasy simplicity of the premise, there’s no structure to it, and though the humanoid Kakeru increases in agency and brains as the movie goes on, it still never figures out who he is.VarietyRead More
- [‘Hope’ Unleashes a Bats— Crazy Korean Monster Movie on Cannes and Earns 6-Minute Standing Ovation](https://keymarktelevision.com/hope-unleashes-a-bats-crazy-korean-monster-movie-on-cannes-and-earns-6-minute-standing-ovation/) - “Hope” — an extremely ambitious blockbuster hopeful about an alien invasion in a sleepy South Korean mountain town — jolted the Cannes Film Festival awake on Sunday night with a 6-minute ovation. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the big-budget epic combined a gritty survival story and an original sci-fi mythology — no one quite knew what
- [‘Hope’ Review: Na Hong-jin’s Overlong Creature Feature is a Guns-Blazing Riot of Bawdy Humor, Bad CGI and Brilliant Action](https://keymarktelevision.com/hope-review-na-hong-jins-overlong-creature-feature-is-a-guns-blazing-riot-of-bawdy-humor-bad-cgi-and-brilliant-action/) - For a decade, since 2016’s extraordinarily uncanny horror-hybrid “The Wailing,” fans of Korean director Na Hong-jin have been peering anxiously at the horizon awaiting his next uncategorizable genre mash-up. More recently, like a bumbling local police chief removing his mirrored aviators to squint at an unidentifiable what-the-hell-is-that wreaking havoc in the distance, we’ve tracked reports
- [Inside the 2026 Tony Nominees Event: Carrie Coon Calls for Universal Childcare, Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie Hsu Want a Better Broadway](https://keymarktelevision.com/inside-the-2026-tony-nominees-event-carrie-coon-calls-for-universal-childcare-brandon-uranowitz-and-stephanie-hsu-want-a-better-broadway/) - There is one day every Tony Awards season when the campaigning quiets down. No one has won anything yet, no speeches have been delivered, and for a few hours the nominees simply get to celebrate being in the room together. At the annual Tony Awards nominees luncheon, Broadway’s biggest stars, breakthrough performers and veteran craftspeople
- [Keir Starmer Watches ‘Eurovision’ as Rivals Invade Home in ‘SNL U.K.’: ‘Eurovision’ Is the ‘Only Show Left With Any Integrity’](https://keymarktelevision.com/keir-starmer-watches-eurovision-as-rivals-invade-home-in-snl-u-k-eurovision-is-the-only-show-left-with-any-integrity/) - The cold open of the season finale of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on May 16 saw the residence of Britain’s Prime Minister invaded by rivals from his own party, as well as a former resident. It started with Wes Streeting (played by Jack Shep), the former health secretary, being shown around No. 10 Downing Street
- [James Bond Search: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Star Tom Francis Auditions to be Next 007 (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/james-bond-search-sunset-boulevard-star-tom-francis-auditions-to-be-next-007-exclusive/) - Tom Francis, best known for appearing opposite Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd’s unconventional revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” may be ordering his martinis shaken, not stirred. The 26-year-old British actor, whose reputation rests primarily on his stage work, has auditioned to play James Bond, a source with knowledge of the 007 search tells
- [Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as U.K. Comes Last With One Point](https://keymarktelevision.com/bulgaria-wins-2026-eurovision-song-contest-as-u-k-comes-last-with-one-point/) - Bulgaria’s Dara has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 516 points for her song “Banagaranga.” Israel’s Noam Bettan came second with 343 points for his track “Michelle” while Alexandra Căpitănescu, who was representing Romania with the song “Choke Me,” took home third place with 296 points. Last place went to the U.K., who were
- [Bob Odenkirk Recalls Heart Attack on ‘Better Call Saul’ Set: ‘I Was Gone. I Turned Gray’](https://keymarktelevision.com/bob-odenkirk-recalls-heart-attack-on-better-call-saul-set-i-was-gone-i-turned-gray/) - During a recent interview with The Times of London, Bob Odenkirk recalled his 2021 heart attack on the set of the hit drama series “Better Call Saul.” “I went down and Rhea [Seehorn] and Patrick [Fabian] grabbed me and they were screaming, but [the crew members who noticed] thought they were laughing,” Odenkirk said. “So
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- [Michael B. Jordan Surprises Amazon Upfront With TV Slate Tease, Including Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest,’ ‘Creed’ Spinoff ‘Delphi’ and Bestselling Romantasy ‘Fourth Wing’](https://keymarktelevision.com/michael-b-jordan-surprises-amazon-upfront-with-tv-slate-tease-including-muhammad-ali-series-the-greatest-creed-spinoff-delphi-and-bestselling-r/) - Michael B. Jordan was among the surprise closing acts at Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers Monday at the Beacon Theatre in New York. And this particular appearance was not about the Oscar winner’s next big acting gig, but about his growing role as a producer. Jordan unveiled details about a trio of TV shows he
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- [‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Sally Field and Lewis Pullman Help Each Other Heal in a Melodrama of Distinctly Average Intelligence](https://keymarktelevision.com/remarkably-bright-creatures-review-sally-field-and-lewis-pullman-help-each-other-heal-in-a-melodrama-of-distinctly-average-intelligence/) - Are people still firing up “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix? The viral success of that documentary felt like a peak-pandemic phenomenon, when some of us were sufficiently starved for connection with both the natural world and our fellow humans that its thin anthropomorphic musings rang true. If it has a place in anyone’s heart today,
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- [Robert Greenblatt Sets First-Look Deal at Universal TV in Return to NBCUniversal Fold](https://keymarktelevision.com/robert-greenblatt-sets-first-look-deal-at-universal-tv-in-return-to-nbcuniversal-fold/) - Former NBC head honcho Robert Greenblatt is returning to Universal TV with a first-look deal, Variety has confirmed. Under the deal, Greenblatt and his production company, The Green Room, will develop and produce TV projects for UTV across all platforms. Jon Wu continues to serve as head of filmed content for The Green Room. Greenblatt
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- [Heidi Klum Shocks at 2026 Met Gala With Custom Made ‘Living Sculpture’ Ensemble](https://keymarktelevision.com/heidi-klum-shocks-at-2026-met-gala-with-custom-made-living-sculpture-ensemble/) - Supermodel and television host Heidi Klum is one of many to pay homage to the art world at the 2026 MET Gala. Klum took to the steps on Monday night in a custom look by designer Mike Marino, inspired by classical works such as the “Veiled Christ” by Giuseppe Sammartino and the “Veiled Vestal” by
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- [‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Jokes Trump ‘Sh*t Himself’ Before White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting](https://keymarktelevision.com/snl-u-k-weekend-update-jokes-trump-sht-himself-before-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting/) - Donald Trump bore the brunt of the “SNL U.K.” Weekend Update on Saturday, with co-hosts Paddy Young and Ania Magliano joking that the President had shat himself ahead of the White House Correspondents Dinner attack. After describing the gunman’s storming of the Washington event as “an undeniably terrifying event,” Magliano delivered the punchline: “President Donald
- [Beau Starr, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Halloween’ Franchise Actor, Dies at 81](https://keymarktelevision.com/beau-starr-goodfellas-and-halloween-franchise-actor-dies-at-81/) - Beau Starr, the American actor best known for playing Sheriff Ben Meeker in “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 5,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 81 years old. TMZ confirmed the death via Beau’s younger brother, Mike, who said the actor died of natural causes at his Vancouver home. Mike described his brother as “very
- [SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal on Studio Contract](https://keymarktelevision.com/sag-aftra-reaches-tentative-deal-on-studio-contract/) - SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, as negotiators have managed to avoid a repeat of the strikes of three years ago. The union agreed to a deal about a month after the Writers Guild of America announced its tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Both
- [Steve Carell Has 11 Emmy Noms and Zero Wins. Why ‘Rooster’ Could Finally Wake Voters Up](https://keymarktelevision.com/steve-carell-has-11-emmy-noms-and-zero-wins-why-rooster-could-finally-wake-voters-up/) - There’s a secret contender in the Emmy race, and it’s “Rooster.” HBO Max already has an incredibly robust television slate for the Primetime Emmys, with dramas like “The Pitt” and “Task,” comedies like “Hacks” and “The Comeback,” and miniseries such as “Half Man” and “DTF St. Louis.” One legitimate question swirling is whether enough voters
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- [Political Thriller ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Sets Cast as Production Begins in Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/political-thriller-behind-closed-doors-sets-cast-as-production-begins-in-los-angeles-exclusive/) - Writer and director Joseph Sperber’s political murder mystery film “Behind Closed Doors” has announced its cast as it begins production in Los Angeles. Elijah Reed (“Doom Patrol”), Nick Samson (“Poser”), Melissa Alce (“Matlock”), Christian Haines (“Law & Order”) and Charrell Mack (“The Pitt”) are set to star. This is Sperber’s feature debut, following his live-action
- [22 Best New Movies to Streaming in May: ‘Wuthering Heights, ‘Send Help,’ ‘The Moment,’ ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/22-best-new-movies-to-streaming-in-may-wuthering-heights-send-help-the-moment-kill-bill-the-whole-bloody-affair-and-more/) - The summer movie season kicks off in theaters this month with major Hollywood studio fare such as “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” but it’s also kicking off on streaming as some of the buzziest movies of 2026 start arriving on SVOD platforms. Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” which brought Margot Robbie
- [‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Canceled at NBC](https://keymarktelevision.com/brilliant-minds-and-stumble-canceled-at-nbc/) - NBC has canceled the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” after two seasons and the mockumentary comedy “Stumble” after one season, Variety has learned. “Brilliant Minds” is based on the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” by Oliver Sacks. The series stars Zachary Quinto as neurology physician Oliver
- [‘Tangled’: ‘Andor’ Star Diego Luna Joins Disney Live Action Remake](https://keymarktelevision.com/tangled-andor-star-diego-luna-joins-disney-live-action-remake/) - Having wrapped up his run on “Andor,” Diego Luna is moving from one part of the Disney empire to another. The “Star Wars” actor will appear in the the studio’s live action adaptation of “Tangled” alongside Teagan Croft (“Titans”), Milo Manheim (“Zombies”) and Kathryn Hahn (“The Studio”). For those unfamiliar with the 2010 animated feature
- [Meryl Streep Says ‘We Tend to Marvel-ize the Movies Now’ and ‘It’s So Boring’](https://keymarktelevision.com/meryl-streep-says-we-tend-to-marvel-ize-the-movies-now-and-its-so-boring/) - Meryl Streep is weighing in on the state of modern filmmaking, arguing that the dominance of superhero storytelling has led to less nuanced character work across the industry. As Miranda Priestly puts it in the “Devil Wears Prada” sequel, there’s a shortage of “visionaries” in lieu of “vendors.” Speaking in a recent interview on the
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- [Emmys: Supporting Actress (Limited) — Cailee Spaeny, Linda Cardellini and a ‘Love Story’ Trio Lead Crowded Field](https://keymarktelevision.com/emmys-supporting-actress-limited-cailee-spaeny-linda-cardellini-and-a-love-story-trio-lead-crowded-field/) - Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual
- [Trump-Backed Governor Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited California Film and TV Incentive](https://keymarktelevision.com/trump-backed-governor-candidate-joins-call-for-unlimited-california-film-and-tv-incentive/) - Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls on Thursday for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production. Joined by Gloria Romero, who is running for lieutenant governor, Hilton unveiled his proposal outside the shuttered Cinerama Dome, which has become a symbol of Hollywood decline. “This is an emergency,” Hilton
- [Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Hit the Dance Floor on New Single ‘Bring Your Love’](https://keymarktelevision.com/madonna-and-sabrina-carpenter-hit-the-dance-floor-on-new-single-bring-your-love/) - Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have teamed up for their collaborative song “Bring Your Love,” the lead single off the former’s upcoming album “Confessions II.” Madonna takes first verse duties before passing it to Carpenter on the single, which has touches of house and disco. “Bring your love ’cause you cannot shake me / Bring your
- [Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen is ‘Thrilled’ with Jamie Dornan’s Aragorn Recasting in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’](https://keymarktelevision.com/andy-serkis-says-viggo-mortensen-is-thrilled-with-jamie-dornans-aragorn-recasting-in-the-hunt-for-gollum/) - Director Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen has no hard feelings towards Jamie Dornan after Dornan took over the role of Aragorn for the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis appeared on the “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast in an episode released on Thursday and told host Josh Horowitz that there was no
- [‘SNL’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie Says His Sister Is ‘No Longer Alive’ Months After She Went Missing](https://keymarktelevision.com/snl-writer-jimmy-fowlie-says-his-sister-is-no-longer-alive-months-after-she-went-missing/) - “Saturday Night Live” writer Jimmy Fowlie took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that his sister, Christina Downer, is “no longer alive.” The post comes four months after Fowlie revealed that she had gone missing. “The LAPD has informed our family that Christina is no longer alive, and the case has officially transitioned from a
- [Long a Fabled Getaway for Hollywood Stars, Hilton’s La Quinta Resort and Club Celebrates 100th Anniversary](https://keymarktelevision.com/long-a-fabled-getaway-for-hollywood-stars-hiltons-la-quinta-resort-and-club-celebrates-100th-anniversary/) - At La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton, the arrival sets the tone long before check-in. Sun-baked tile driveway, bougainvillea spilling over whitewashed walls and panoramic views of the Santa Rosa Mountains all signal where you are: deep in the Coachella Valley, with the pace already starting to shift. Open since 1926, the
- [‘The Testaments’ Stars Ann Dowd and Mabel Li on Lydia and Vidala’s Dark Past, Gilead’s ‘Aunts’ Program Origin Story](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-testaments-stars-ann-dowd-and-mabel-li-on-lydia-and-vidalas-dark-past-gileads-aunts-program-origin-story/) - SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Stadium,” Episode 6 of “The Testaments,” now streaming on Hulu. It’s been clear since the beginning of Hulu’s “The Testaments” that Aunt Vidala (played by Mabel Li) is not Aunt Lydia’s (Ann Dowd) biggest fan — and now we know why. During this week’s episode of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s
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- [Takahashi Issey, Saitoh Takumi, Mizukami Koshi to Star in Prime Video Japan Crime Thriller ‘Hanzaisha’ (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/takahashi-issey-saitoh-takumi-mizukami-koshi-to-star-in-prime-video-japan-crime-thriller-hanzaisha-exclusive/) - Prime Video has unveiled “Hanzaisha,” a Japanese original drama series adapted from Ota Ai’s novel of the same name. The series will roll out weekly over four consecutive weeks. Matsunaga Daishi – whose feature “Egoist” drew critical recognition in Japan and abroad – directs, with a screenplay by Sakurai Takeharu, a frequent contributor to the
- [On The Paula Atherton Show: A Conversation in Motion with Rob Zinn](https://keymarktelevision.com/on-the-paula-atherton-show-a-conversation-in-motion-with-rob-zinn/) - In an era where contemporary jazz continues to evolve beyond traditional boundaries, a recent Keymark Television interview brought together two artists who understand both the discipline and the freedom of the genre. Paula Atherton sat down with trumpeter, flugelhornist, and vocalist Rob Zinn for a wide-ranging conversation that traced a lifetime in music from childhood
- [WGA West Accuses Its Staffers of Violence and Intimidation as Strike Hits 10 Weeks](https://keymarktelevision.com/wga-west-accuses-its-staffers-of-violence-and-intimidation-as-strike-hits-10-weeks/) - The WGA West accused its own staffers on Tuesday of engaging in violence and intimidation on picket lines, and said it would not negotiate further as the staff strike hit 71 days. In a memo to members, the top officers of the guild said that picketers had called writers “scabs” for crossing a line to
- [‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Torches ‘Michael’ and ‘Nasty’ Antoine Fuqua for Whitewashing Michael Jackson’s Alleged Abuse](https://keymarktelevision.com/leaving-neverland-director-torches-michael-and-nasty-antoine-fuqua-for-whitewashing-michael-jacksons-alleged-abuse/) - It is, to this day, the only film screening I’ve attended that was inspected by bomb-sniffing dogs. The premiere of “Leaving Neverland,” a documentary exploring Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s child sexual-abuse allegations against pop legend Michael Jackson, had received numerous terroristic threats from Jackson loyalists in the days leading up to its unveiling at
- [Jane Fonda Slams FCC’s Review of ABC Licenses as ‘Naked Attempt to Weaponize Government Power Against Dissent’](https://keymarktelevision.com/jane-fonda-slams-fccs-review-of-abc-licenses-as-naked-attempt-to-weaponize-government-power-against-dissent/) - Jane Fonda, the actor and activist who is the founder of the modern Committee for the First Amendment, strongly criticized the FCC’s order requiring Disney’s ABC-owned local stations to apply for early renewal of their broadcast licenses. The agency’s order Tuesday came a day after President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump called for Disney
- [What’s Coming to Netflix in May 2026](https://keymarktelevision.com/whats-coming-to-netflix-in-may-2026/) - Netflix is rolling into May 2026 with a packed slate of originals, returning favorites and new arrivals. The streaming service is sure to have a strong month with the arrival of new seasons of multiple originals series, including “The Four Seasons” Season 2, “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” Season 2 and “Nemesis.” Comedy events
- [Anne Hathaway Says Thinner Models Were Not Fired From ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ and ‘There’s Misinformation Out There’: ‘Nobody Lost Their Jobs’ in Push for Size Inclusivity](https://keymarktelevision.com/anne-hathaway-says-thinner-models-were-not-fired-from-devil-wears-prada-2-and-theres-misinformation-out-there-nobody-lost-their-jobs-in/) - Anne Hathaway is clarifying one of the viral stories around the making of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which brings the Oscar winner back as Andy Sachs. In a Harper’s Bazaar cover story published last month, Hathaway’s co-star Meryl Streep revealed that Hathaway went up to the film’s producers on set and urged them to cast
- [‘The Madison’ Launches 27-Emmy Category Campaign, Led by Michelle Pfeiffer — as Kurt Russell Eyes First Nom in 47 Years (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-madison-launches-27-emmy-category-campaign-led-by-michelle-pfeiffer-as-kurt-russell-eyes-first-nom-in-47-years-exclusive/) - Paramount+ is reckoning for some “The Madison” Emmy love. Coming off its first season, the Taylor Sheridan-created neo-Western will submit across 20 Emmy categories via 27 total bids, Variety has learned exclusively. The freshman drama, which centers on the Clyburn family as it relocates from New York City to Montana’s Madison River valley following a
- [Maialen Beloki Named Director of the San Sebastián Festival](https://keymarktelevision.com/maialen-beloki-named-director-of-the-san-sebastian-festival/) - Maialen Beloki has been appointed director of Spain’s San Sebastián Film Festival. Beloki, who has served as one of the deputy directors of the San Sebastián Film Festival from 2016, will take over from José Luis Rebordinos in January following 2027. Rebordinos has made public his desire to step down as the San Sebastián director after
- [Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Will Be 38.5% Owned by Middle Eastern Funds Following Close: Filing](https://keymarktelevision.com/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-will-be-38-5-owned-by-middle-eastern-funds-following-close-filing/) - Paramount Skydance said the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery will be 49.5% owned by foreign investors, with about 38.5% of the equity in the new company held by a trio of Middle Eastern funds. In a filing Monday with the FCC, Paramount said Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will have a 15.1% equity stake; the United
- [‘Verity’ Trailer: Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Play Seductive Mind Games in Colleen Hoover Thriller](https://keymarktelevision.com/verity-trailer-anne-hathaway-and-dakota-johnson-play-seductive-mind-games-in-colleen-hoover-thriller/) - Will lightning strike a fourth time for Colleen Hoover? Amazon MGM has released the trailer for the twisted thriller “Verity,” the author’s fourth novel to get the big screen treatment in two years. Hoover’s three prior films, “It Ends With Us,” “Reminders of Him” and “Regretting You,” all scored at the box office. “Verity” opens
- [How Camper Became the Go-To R&B Producer for Victoria Monét, Kehlani and Jill Scott](https://keymarktelevision.com/how-camper-became-the-go-to-rb-producer-for-victoria-monet-kehlani-and-jill-scott/) - Over the past year, Camper has quietly been steering the sound of contemporary R&B. The producer, whose real name is Darhyl Camper Jr., has sat behind the boards for tracks from Justin Bieber, Coco Jones, Mary J. Blige, Ty Dolla $ign and Victoria Monét, among many others. So when it came time for him to
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- [‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ Submits 19 Actors for Emmys, Including Sia; Participant Anthony Norman Ineligible (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/jury-duty-company-retreat-submits-19-actors-for-emmys-including-sia-participant-anthony-norman-ineligible-exclusive/) - The jury may still be out on whether the Emmys will embrace “Company Retreat” — but Amazon is going for it anyway. Prime Video has revealed its Emmy strategy for the second season of the reality hoax series exclusively to Variety, submitting across 19 categories. The eight-episode season will be entered for outstanding comedy series,
- [Marvel’s Visual Department Director Andy Park Exits After 16 Years Amid Disney Layoffs: ‘I Couldn’t Be Prouder of the History We Made’](https://keymarktelevision.com/marvels-visual-department-director-andy-park-exits-after-16-years-amid-disney-layoffs-i-couldnt-be-prouder-of-the-history-we-made/) - Andy Park, Marvel’s director of visual development, has left the studio after 16 years as part of Disney’s layoffs. Park took to social media to announce his departure. He wrote, “Marvel Studios Visual Development: 2010–2026. End of an era. I was there at the start of a team that broke the mold. 16 years, 40+
- [OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI in Hollywood Will Get People to ‘Care More About Human Creators, Not Less’](https://keymarktelevision.com/openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-ai-in-hollywood-will-get-people-to-care-more-about-human-creators-not-less/) - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes AI is a good thing for Hollywood and will not hurt the industry as much as critics of the technology may be worried about. “I think people really care about other people,” Altman told me at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on Saturday when I asked about industry concern that AI
- [Music Industry Moves: Miranda Lambert Joins MCA Records](https://keymarktelevision.com/music-industry-moves-miranda-lambert-joins-mca-records/) - MCA Records has announced that three-time Grammy winner Miranda Lambert will release future music with the label, which was formerly known as Universal Music Nashville. “Throughout my life and career, I have found that the common thread in every chapter is finding the right people — songwriters, musicians, collaborators, and team members — to match
- [Ron Frierson Named President and CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce](https://keymarktelevision.com/ron-frierson-named-president-and-ceo-of-hollywood-chamber-of-commerce/) - The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has installed new leadership with veteran business and policy executive Ron Frierson signing on as president and CEO. The chamber has also tapped Dan Halden to serve as chief operating officer and legislative director for the organization that advocates for the Hollywood area of Los Angeles and administers the world
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- [Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Debuts at No. 1 on Album Chart, Following a Six-Week Run by ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Atop the Hot 100](https://keymarktelevision.com/ella-langleys-dandelion-debuts-at-no-1-on-album-chart-following-a-six-week-run-by-choosin-texas-atop-the-hot-100/) - Ella Langley is not just a singles phenomenon. “Choosin’ Texas” has spent a phenomenal six weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 this year, but that is hardly the last word on her chart successes for 2026. Her “Dandelion” album has ridden the ubiquity of that song to a No. 1 debut on the
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- [Don Schlitz, Revered Songwriter Behind ‘The Gambler,’ ‘Forever and Ever, Amen,’ ‘When You Say Nothing at All’ and Other Country Classics, Dies at 73](https://keymarktelevision.com/don-schlitz-revered-songwriter-behind-the-gambler-forever-and-ever-amen-when-you-say-nothing-at-all-and-other-country-classics-dies-at-73/) - Don Schlitz, one of the most widely revered names in the history of country music songwriting, died April 16 in a Nashville hospital after what was described as a sudden illness. He was 73. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Schlitz may be best recognized by the public as the sole author
- [Ted Danson Says Bill Clinton Questioned His ‘Intentions’ With Mary Steenburgen Under Secret Service Watch](https://keymarktelevision.com/ted-danson-says-bill-clinton-questioned-his-intentions-with-mary-steenburgen-under-secret-service-watch/) - Ted Danson recalled an intimidating first encounter with former President Bill Clinton and his Secret Service detail during an early date with his now-wife, Mary Steenburgen. Moderating a panel with Bill and Hillary Clinton at History Talks in Philadelphia on Saturday, Danson started off by telling the audience that his wife has been close with
- [Madonna, SZA, Snoop, Olivia Rodrigo: Why Is Coachella Weekend 2 Crushing Weekend 1?](https://keymarktelevision.com/madonna-sza-snoop-olivia-rodrigo-why-is-coachella-weekend-2-crushing-weekend-1/) - Coachella has had countless bombshell moments over the decades, and so far this year it’s had surprise guest appearances from Madonna, SZA, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Idol, among others. But even as the festival’s third and final night was just getting started on Sunday, Coachella 2026’s biggest surprise is this: All
- [‘Heated Rivalry’ Showrunner Teases ‘Much More Serious’ Season 2 Plot, Including ‘Role Model’ Book Storyline: ‘This Hotel-Room-Adolescent-Sex Stuff Is Largely Gone’](https://keymarktelevision.com/heated-rivalry-showrunner-teases-much-more-serious-season-2-plot-including-role-model-book-storyline-this-hotel-room-adolescent-sex-stu/) - “Heated Rivalry” showrunner Jacob Tierney is in the midst of writing Season 2 of the hockey romance series, which he says will find Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) “in much more serious territory” than the lovers were in the first installment. “It’s different. It really is different,” Tierney said during a
- [Nathalie Baye, ‘Day for Night’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Actress, Dies at 77](https://keymarktelevision.com/nathalie-baye-day-for-night-and-catch-me-if-you-can-actress-dies-at-77/) - Nathalie Baye, the acclaimed French performer who broke out in “Day for Night” and later appeared in “Catch Me If You Can” and “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” has died. She was 77. Baye died Friday evening at her home in Paris following complications related to Lewy body dementia, her family told Agence France-Presse. Born
- [Nicole Kidman Recalls Learning of Mother’s Death Moments Before ‘Babygirl’ Venice Win: ‘I Was Completely Devastated’](https://keymarktelevision.com/nicole-kidman-recalls-learning-of-mothers-death-moments-before-babygirl-venice-win-i-was-completely-devastated/) - Nicole Kidman was interviewed by Hoda Kotb during a History Talks panel in Philadelphia and was asked to recall the moment she learned about her mother’s death. Kidman revealed she learned the news just moments before she was set to accept best actress at the 2024 Venice Film Festival for “Babygirl.” “I was about to go
- [Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Maite Alberdi Lead Chilean Contingent at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival](https://keymarktelevision.com/pablo-larrain-sebastian-lelio-maite-alberdi-lead-chilean-contingent-at-the-41st-guadalajara-film-festival/) - Chilean star power is in full force at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) where Pablo Larrain, Sebastián Lelio and Maite Alberdi lead a large contingent from Chile as the festival’s guest country of honor. “They are our golden generation of filmmakers – many of whom reached international recognition, including Oscar nominations and wins, while
- [Creating a Fictional Pop Diva: How the ‘Mother Mary’ Artisans Crafted Anne Hathaway’s Musical Alter Ego](https://keymarktelevision.com/creating-a-fictional-pop-diva-how-the-mother-mary-artisans-crafted-anne-hathaways-musical-alter-ego/) - How do you create a pop star? That was the question “Mother Mary” director David Lowery tasked the film’s artisans — including choreographer Dani Vitale, director of photography Rina Yang and costume designer Bina Daigeler — with figuring out as they collaborated to construct the titular diva, Mother Mary. “Mother Mary,” in select theaters now,
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- [Livestreaming Coachella 2026: A Complete Guide to the YouTube Schedule for Weekend 2](https://keymarktelevision.com/livestreaming-coachella-2026-a-complete-guide-to-the-youtube-schedule-for-weekend-2/) - Coachella 2026 is underway, and for home viewers, so is Couch-ella. Most of the performances from weekend 2 will be streamed live on YouTube, across seven channels for seven stages — check out the full schedule of streams, below. Although most sets will be seen live, some will be shown on a delayed basis, like
- [‘Toy Story 5’ Debuts Enchanting CinemaCon Footage: Woody and Buzz Lightyear Fight Over Who Can Save the Toys From Digital Extinction](https://keymarktelevision.com/toy-story-5-debuts-enchanting-cinemacon-footage-woody-and-buzz-lightyear-fight-over-who-can-save-the-toys-from-digital-extinction/) - Will Woody or Buzz Lightyear save the toys from extinction? That question was at the heart of the “Toy Story 5” footage that Disney and Pixar shared with theater owners on Thursday at CinemaCon. One scene found the toys dealing with being shunted aside by their owner Bonnie (Scarlett Spears), in favor of Lilypad (Greta
- [Dwayne Johnson Says ‘Real Masculinity’ Means Supporting Warrior Women as ‘Moana’ Surfs to CinemaCon](https://keymarktelevision.com/dwayne-johnson-says-real-masculinity-means-supporting-warrior-women-as-moana-surfs-to-cinemacon/) - Movie theater owners got another look at Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson’s curly locks as the demigod Maui in Disney’s live-action “Moana.” The studio brought an extended look at the remake to CinemaCon, the annual movie theater trade show held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Johnson himself turned up to discuss his personal connection to
- [‘Mouse: PI for Hire’ Star Troy Baker on Jack Pepper’s Narration Quirk, Why He Keeps Taking on New Video Game Roles Amid Potential for More ‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Last of Us’](https://keymarktelevision.com/mouse-pi-for-hire-star-troy-baker-on-jack-peppers-narration-quirk-why-he-keeps-taking-on-new-video-game-roles-amid-potential-for-more-indiana-jones/) - “The Last of Us” and “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” star Troy Baker adds another credit to his already very long list of video game voice acting roles Thursday with the launch of PlaySide Studios’ and Fumi Games’ “Mouse: P.I. for Hire.” Inspired by both the classic cartoons of the 1930s and gritty noir
- [Pedro Almodóvar Questions Jacob Elordi’s Range, Wonders if He’s ‘Just a Sex Symbol’ or a ‘Respected Actor’](https://keymarktelevision.com/pedro-almodovar-questions-jacob-elordis-range-wonders-if-hes-just-a-sex-symbol-or-a-respected-actor/) - Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar is weighing in on Jacob Elordi’s rapid rise and questioning whether the actor has yet proven his full range. In a recent appearance on the Spanish-language podcast “La Pija y la Quinqui,” Almodóvar offered a candid assessment of Elordi’s career when asked whether he would consider casting him in a future
- [‘The Dog Stars’ Trailer: Jacob Elordi Survives the Apocalypse With Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin in Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Movie](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-dog-stars-trailer-jacob-elordi-survives-the-apocalypse-with-margaret-qualley-and-josh-brolin-in-ridley-scotts-sci-fi-movie/) - 20th Century has released the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars,” marking the first look at the post-apocalyptic thriller. The film hits theaters Aug. 28. The film is based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel and has been adapted for the screen by Mark L. Smith, whose previous works include “Twisters” and “The Revenant.”
- [‘No Harrison Ford’: Disneyland’s New Han Solo Debuts at Galaxy’s Edge and Gets Roasted by Fans for ‘Worst Wig Ever’ and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/no-harrison-ford-disneylands-new-han-solo-debuts-at-galaxys-edge-and-gets-roasted-by-fans-for-worst-wig-ever-and-more/) - Han Solo is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. on April 29, but not all fans are satisfied with the new look of the intergalactic smuggler. On April 15, the official “Star Wars” X account debuted a short sketch with the new Han Solo costumed character, who was originally played
- [CBS’ George Cheeks Concedes This Season’s Total Viewers Ratings Crown to NBC: ‘Legendary February Will Be the Reason for That’](https://keymarktelevision.com/cbs-george-cheeks-concedes-this-seasons-total-viewers-ratings-crown-to-nbc-legendary-february-will-be-the-reason-for-that/) - Paramount chair of TV media George Cheeks is gracious in defeat. CBS won’t end the year as the most-watched broadcast network, but he notes there’s a good reason for that: NBC’s “Legendary February.” “In full transparency, while this year is undeniably strong for CBS… CBS is not going to be number one in total viewers,”
- [CBS to Air First-Ever ‘The Price Is Right’ Live Special, Adds Kids Choice Awards Simulcast](https://keymarktelevision.com/cbs-to-air-first-ever-the-price-is-right-live-special-adds-kids-choice-awards-simulcast/) - Throughout its entire 54-year history, “The Price Is Right” never aired a live episode — until this fall. CBS revealed Wednesday that it has ordered “The Price Is Right Live,” a one-hour special set to air during the holiday season. Drew Carey will host. “‘The Drew Carey Show’ actually aired live episodes, and he loves
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- [‘Copenhagen Test’ Canceled After One Season at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/copenhagen-test-canceled-after-one-season-at-peacock-exclusive/) - Peacock has canceled “The Copenhagen Test” after just one season, Variety has learned exclusively. The espionage thriller series, which was led by Simu Liu, dropped all eight episodes of its one and only season on Dec. 27, 2025. “The Copenhangen Test” was received mostly positively by critics, with the show holding a 71% critical approval
- [Guy Fieri Responds to Backlash Over Meeting Tate Brothers at UFC Event: ‘I Do Not Know’ Them ‘Nor Do I Support Them in Any Way’](https://keymarktelevision.com/guy-fieri-responds-to-backlash-over-meeting-tate-brothers-at-ufc-event-i-do-not-know-them-nor-do-i-support-them-in-any-way/) - Food Network star Guy Fieri, facing a social-media backlash over his friendly greeting of controversial “manosphere” influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate at a recent UFC fight, released a statement about the exchange — in which he claimed he doesn’t actually know them and does not support them “in any way.” In video and photos shared
- [Here’s Where to Watch 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament Live Online](https://keymarktelevision.com/heres-where-to-watch-2026-nba-play-in-tournament-live-online/) - With the 2025-26 NBA regular season over, the NBA Play-In Tournament begins to see which teams will take the last four spots (the 7-seed and 8-seed east and west, respectively) in the NBA Playoffs. Once in the playoffs, 16 teams (8 in the east and 8 in the west), in total, compete for the Larry
- [Is It Finally Time for ‘Survivor’ to Win the Emmy? Season 50 Makes Its Strongest Case Yet](https://keymarktelevision.com/is-it-finally-time-for-survivor-to-win-the-emmy-season-50-makes-its-strongest-case-yet/) - The Emmys are back up for grabs. For a show built on outlasting, outwitting and outplaying, “Survivor” has done all three for more than two decades. The question now, smack in the middle of its milestone 50th season, is whether the Television Academy is finally ready to reward it where it matters most: the Emmys.
- [Barbie Ferreira Exited ‘Euphoria’ After Season 2 Because ‘I Don’t Need to Be on the Biggest TV Show on Earth If I’m Not’ Flexing Acting Muscles](https://keymarktelevision.com/barbie-ferreira-exited-euphoria-after-season-2-because-i-dont-need-to-be-on-the-biggest-tv-show-on-earth-if-im-not-flexing-acting-muscles/) - Barbie Ferreira is reflecting on her departure from HBO’s “Euphoria,” saying she left the hit series after Season 2 because she no longer felt her character had a meaningful creative path forward and wanted to focus on more demanding acting roles. In a recent appearance on Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, released
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- [‘Escape From New York’ Reboot, ‘Paddington 4’ in the Works at StudioCanal](https://keymarktelevision.com/escape-from-new-york-reboot-paddington-4-in-the-works-at-studiocanal/) - A reboot of John Carpenter’s “Escape From New York” is in development at StudioCanal. The production company announced the news at CinemaCon, the exhibition industry’s annual trade convention that kicked off on Monday in Las Vegas. StudioCanal confirmed no further details about the new take on “Escape From New York.” Kurt Russell starred in the
- [‘The Burbs’ Renewed for Season 2 at Peacock](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-burbs-renewed-for-season-2-at-peacock/) - Peacock has renewed “The Burbs” starring Keke Palmer for Season 2, Variety has learned. The series, which is inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy of the same name, originally debuted on the streamer in February. “We’re so thrilled that audiences loved season one of ‘The ’Burbs,’ and are going to get to spend more time in
- [Robert Rodriguez to Direct Christmas Movie ‘The Naughty List’ for Paramount Animation (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/robert-rodriguez-to-direct-christmas-movie-the-naughty-list-for-paramount-animation-exclusive/) - Robert Rodriguez is returning to the kids and family space with an original Christmas film at Paramount Animation, Variety has learned exclusively. The deal marks the first big development title for the label’s new leader Jennifer Dodge. “The Naughty List” will be written, directed and produced by Rodriguez. The movie is based on a
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- [‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Clavicular Walks Out of ’60 Minutes’ Interview After Being Asked if He’s an Incel: ‘The Worst Sequence of Questions’](https://keymarktelevision.com/looksmaxxing-influencer-clavicular-walks-out-of-60-minutes-interview-after-being-asked-if-hes-an-incel-the-worst-sequence-of-questions/) - Braden Peters, better known by his “looskmaxxing” persona Clavicular, walked off his interview with “60 Minutes Australia” correspondent Adam Hegarty after he was asked if he identifies with the incel community. “Do I identify as an incel?” Peters said. “I mean, how could you ask me that question as a follow-up after you asked me
- [Paul Cullen: A Modern Renaissance Man Bridging Music, Culinary Arts, and Italian Wine](https://keymarktelevision.com/paul-cullen-a-modern-renaissance-man-bridging-music-culinary-arts-and-italian-wine/) - For Immediate Release Dallas, Texas - April 1, 2026 - Few artists successfully reinvent themselves across multiple industries while maintaining excellence in each. Paul Cullen has done exactly that, building a remarkable career that spans international rock stages, fine cuisine, and the world of Italian wine. Recently, Cullen joined saxophonist and host Paula Atherton for
- [The Quiet Architects of Sound: Big Corn and the Guardians of Music Culture](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-quiet-architects-of-sound-big-corn-and-the-guardians-of-music-culture/) - For Immediate Release Dallas, Texas - April, 13, 2026 - In today’s music economy where viral moments can eclipse decades of artistry and algorithms increasingly dictate discovery it is easy to overlook the human voices that have long served as the cultural stewards of music. Radio hosts, DJs, and curators have historically played a quiet
- [Visionary Musician Kathy Lord Highlights the Transformative Work of Music that Heals](https://keymarktelevision.com/visionary-musician-kathy-lord-highlights-the-transformative-work-of-music-that-heals/) - For Immediate Release Dallas, Texas - April 1, 2026 - A lifetime devoted to music has taken acclaimed musician and humanitarian Kathy Lord across the world’s stages, from international concert venues to cruise ships, private events, and prestigious performances alongside legendary artists. Now, in a revealing and inspiring interview on The Paula Atherton Show on
- [Zendaya and Jean Smart Eye First-Ever Emmy Sweep by Women for a Single Series. Will They Pull It Off?](https://keymarktelevision.com/zendaya-and-jean-smart-eye-first-ever-emmy-sweep-by-women-for-a-single-series-will-they-pull-it-off/) - HBO, Jean Smart and Zendaya could be headed toward Emmy history…together. With the drug addiction drama “Euphoria” and the biting comedy “Hacks” officially kicking off their third and fifth seasons on Sunday night, both stars find themselves within striking distance of something no woman has ever accomplished: winning an Emmy for every single season of
- [AEW: Dynasty 2026 Livestream — Where to Watch the Pro Wrestling Pay-Per-View Event Live Online](https://keymarktelevision.com/aew-dynasty-2026-livestream-where-to-watch-the-pro-wrestling-pay-per-view-event-live-online/) - The third annual AEW: Dynasty takes place “Up North” in Canada. For 2026, the pay-per-view pro wrestling event features nine matches, including five title bouts for the world championship, women’s world championship, tag team championship and others. AEW: Dynasty happens at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. “The Zero Hour” preshow coverage begins at 7 p.m.
- [‘Trial of Hein’ Review: An Intriguing Brechtian Period Drama Puts Memory on Trial](https://keymarktelevision.com/trial-of-hein-review-an-intriguing-brechtian-period-drama-puts-memory-on-trial/) - Unfolding in an isolated fishing village, Kai Stänicke’s German drama “Trial of Hein” has a nebulous, nondescript period setting, but its concerns are entirely contemporary. We’re introduced to its uncanny backdrop through the eyes of protagonist Heinrich, or Hein (Paul Boche), a gaunt young man who returns by boat after 14 years away. However, no
- [Issa Rae Says You ‘Need to Be Smarter’ About Pitching Shows With a Diverse Cast Now That DEI ‘Has Become a Bad Word’: ‘Hollywood Is in an Identity Crisis’](https://keymarktelevision.com/issa-rae-says-you-need-to-be-smarter-about-pitching-shows-with-a-diverse-cast-now-that-dei-has-become-a-bad-word-hollywood-is-in-an-identity-crisis/) - Issa Rae recently told The Wrap that “Hollywood is in an identity crisis right now” and is experiencing a downturn in representation both behind and in front of the camera. “I started ‘Awkward Black Girl’ because there was a dearth of representation in the industry, and it felt like this was my opportunity to put
- [BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Spends Third Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Album Chart](https://keymarktelevision.com/bts-arirang-spends-third-week-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-album-chart/) - BTS’ “Arirang” is at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for the third frame in a row, with little competition coming along to usurp it in a slow week for new releases. Prior to this album, BTS had never spent more than one week at No. 1 the U.S. album rankings, so a
- [Dax Shepard ‘Hated’ Eric Dane at First, Says They Almost Had a ‘Fist Fight’ Outside an AA Meeting: ‘This Had Been Simmering for a Long Time’](https://keymarktelevision.com/dax-shepard-hated-eric-dane-at-first-says-they-almost-had-a-fist-fight-outside-an-aa-meeting-this-had-been-simmering-for-a-long-time/) - Dax Shepard recently told CNN that he “hated” the late Eric Dane when they first met and said they almost had a “fist fight” after an altercation at an AA meeting. “Eric Dane, I can now say I met in recovery, and we hated each other. I hated him!” Shepard recalled. “I thought he was
- [Jack Whitehall Jokes He Booked Sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills for His Wedding in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue](https://keymarktelevision.com/jack-whitehall-jokes-he-booked-sacked-bbc-dj-scott-mills-for-his-wedding-in-snl-u-k-monologue/) - Saturday’s “SNL U.K.” host Jack Whitehall spent the majority of his monologue making gags about his upcoming wedding, set to take place next week. The British comedian and actor — recently seen in Peacock comedy drama “The ‘Burbs” — claimed that his nuptials to model Roxy Horner were “out of control” in terms of how much it
- [‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open Spoofs Melania Trump’s Epstein Statement and Kanye West Wireless Fest Controversy With Game of ‘Never Have I Ever’](https://keymarktelevision.com/snl-u-k-cold-open-spoofs-melania-trumps-epstein-statement-and-kanye-west-wireless-fest-controversy-with-game-of-never-have-i-ever/) - The fourth episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” opened with a sketch spoofing both Melania Trump’s statement on Jeffrey Epstein and Kanye West’s Wireless Festival controversy. The sketch began with Jack Shep, Al Nash and Annabel Marlow enjoying some rare London sunshine and playing a game of “Never Have I Ever.” “Never have I ever
- [‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Stars Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek on Malcolm and Lois’ Emotional Scene: ‘He Really Gets to Unleash’](https://keymarktelevision.com/malcolm-in-the-middle-stars-frankie-muniz-jane-kaczmarek-on-malcolm-and-lois-emotional-scene-he-really-gets-to-unleash/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” brings back one of television’s most beloved dysfunctional families, but this time out they get to hash out some of their emotional baggage. In a pivotal scene in the final episode, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz)
- [Sabrina Carpenter Apologizes for Mistaking Arabic Celebration Call With Yodeling During Coachella Performance: ‘Could Have Handled it Better’](https://keymarktelevision.com/sabrina-carpenter-apologizes-for-mistaking-arabic-celebration-call-with-yodeling-during-coachella-performance-could-have-handled-it-better/) - Sabrina Carpenter on Saturday issued an apology on X after mistaking a fan’s Zaghrouta, an Arabic celebration call, with yodeling during her headlining Coachella set on Friday night. “My apologies, I didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly,” Carpenter wrote. “My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. Could
- [‘Ride Along 3’ With Ice Cube, Kevin Hart Hires New Writer After a Decade in Development](https://keymarktelevision.com/ride-along-3-with-ice-cube-kevin-hart-hires-new-writer-after-a-decade-in-development/) - Turns out, there’s more story to tell! Ice Cube and Kevin Hart may dust off their bickering buddy act now that “Ride Along 3” is once again in early development at Universal. Tim Story, the director of the two previous installments in the cop comedy franchise, and Will Packer, the producer, are also back for
- [NASA’s Artemis II Splashdown to Be Covered Live on TV, Streaming](https://keymarktelevision.com/nasas-artemis-ii-splashdown-to-be-covered-live-on-tv-streaming/) - After a 10-day mission, the Artemis II spacecraft is returning to Earth — and several TV networks and streaming platforms are carrying the event live on Friday. According to NASA, the Artemis II mission is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego at approximately 8:07 p.m. EDT (5:07 p.m. PDT) on Friday.
- [Paramount Lands Elegance Bratton’s Crime Thriller ‘By Any Means,’ Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg](https://keymarktelevision.com/paramount-lands-elegance-brattons-crime-thriller-by-any-means-starring-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-and-mark-wahlberg/) - Paramount Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to “By Any Means,” a civil rights era-set crime thriller from director Elegance Bratton, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg. The studio has dated the film for theatrical release on Sept. 4. Set against the backdrop of 1966 Mississippi and inspired by true events, the film’s logline explains,
- [Natasha Lyonne Says ‘I Was Detained’ by ICE at Airport; Homeland Security Denies Claims](https://keymarktelevision.com/natasha-lyonne-says-i-was-detained-by-ice-at-airport-homeland-security-denies-claims/) - Natasha Lyonne claimed in a new X post that she was “detained” by ICE after she was kicked off a flight following her April 7 appearance at the “Euphoria” Season 3 premiere in Hollywood. The Emmy nominee, whose appearance on the “Euphoria” red carpet went viral due to her see-through top, was clarifying widely-circulated reports
- [‘For All Mankind’ Star Joel Kinnaman and Creators Unpack [SPOILER]’s Death and Why It Was ‘the Hardest Ending to Craft’](https://keymarktelevision.com/for-all-mankind-star-joel-kinnaman-and-creators-unpack-spoilers-death-and-why-it-was-the-hardest-ending-to-craft/) - SPOILER ALERT: This post contains major spoilers from “Home,” the third episode “For All Mankind” Season 5, now streaming on Apple TV. There’s a poignant irony that on the same day the Artemis II is set to return to Earth after being the first crewed mission to orbit the moon in half a century, Apple
- [Donald Trump Slams ‘Nut Jobs’ Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones for Opposing Iran War: ‘They’re Stupid People’](https://keymarktelevision.com/donald-trump-slams-nut-jobs-tucker-carlson-megyn-kelly-candace-owens-alex-jones-for-opposing-iran-war-theyre-stupid-people/) - Highlighting a rift in the right-wing political spectrum, President Donald Trump lashed out against four widely followed conservative influencers — Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones — who have spoken out against the recent Trump-led attack on Iran. In a 482-word post on his Truth Social account Thursday, Trump laid into the
- [Thai Randolph Launches NILE & Co., Creator-Driven Media Company That Has Acquired BuzzFeed’s As/Is and Goodful Brands](https://keymarktelevision.com/thai-randolph-launches-nile-co-creator-driven-media-company-that-has-acquired-buzzfeeds-as-is-and-goodful-brands/) - Entertainment industry veteran Thai Randolph has taken the wraps off her new venture: NILE & Co., described as a content and commerce platform that works with “creators who move culture.” Randolph is the former CEO and co-founder of Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, which she exited in 2023. She is the founder and CEO of NILE &
- [CBS Orders Vampire Comedy ‘Eternally Yours’ From ‘Ghosts’ Team, ‘The Tillbrooks’ Not Moving Forward](https://keymarktelevision.com/cbs-orders-vampire-comedy-eternally-yours-from-ghosts-team-the-tillbrooks-not-moving-forward/) - CBS has made decisions on its two comedy pilots this year, with the network picking up the single-cam laffer “Eternally Yours” to series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. “The Tillbrooks” (fka “Regency”) is not moving forward. The news comes less than a week ahead of CBS 2026-2027 fall schedule announcement, which is set for April
- [Steven Spielberg Worked on ‘Interstellar’ for One Year and Says ‘I Became Fascinated With It’ Before Dropping Out: ‘It Was a Much Better Movie in Nolan’s Hands’](https://keymarktelevision.com/steven-spielberg-worked-on-interstellar-for-one-year-and-says-i-became-fascinated-with-it-before-dropping-out-it-was-a-much-better-movie-in-nolan/) - Steven Spielberg revealed to Empire magazine (via Total Film) on his “Disclosure Day” press tour that he was attached to direct “Interstellar” for only a year before dropping out and being replaced by Christopher Nolan. The Oscar winner was brought onto the project by producer Lynda Obst and astrophysicist Kip Thorne, who served as the movie’s
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- [‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 Sets New Cast: Sarah Silverman, Andrew Rannells, Series Creator Erin Foster and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/nobody-wants-this-season-3-sets-new-cast-sarah-silverman-andrew-rannells-series-creator-erin-foster-and-more/) - “Nobody Wants This” Season 3 has added nine new cast members, Variety has learned. Andrew Rannells (“Girls,” “Book of Mormon”), Keyla Monterroso Mejia (“The Studio,” “Abbott Elementary”), and Sarah Silverman (“PostMortem,” “Maestro”) have all joined the hit comedy in recurring roles. The series has also added six new guest stars, who are: Avan Jogia (“56
- [George Clooney Slams White House for ‘Infantile Name Calling’ After Trump Administration Calls His ‘Terrible Acting’ a ‘War Crime’](https://keymarktelevision.com/george-clooney-slams-white-house-for-infantile-name-calling-after-trump-administration-calls-his-terrible-acting-a-war-crime/) - George Clooney fired back at the White House after Communications Director Steven Cheung released a statement condemning the two-time Oscar winner for saying President Donald Trump committed a “war crime” by threatening to erase “a whole civilization” unless Iran agreed to his ceasefire deal that was subsequently reached. In a statement to The Independent about
- [‘Imperfect Women’ Star Kate Mara on Nancy’s Traumatic Past, That Affair With [SPOILER] and Her Last Few Months Alive](https://keymarktelevision.com/imperfect-women-star-kate-mara-on-nancys-traumatic-past-that-affair-with-spoiler-and-her-last-few-months-alive/) - SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from the Episode 5 of “Imperfect Women,” now streaming on Apple TV. There’s a lot to learn about Kate Mara’s Nancy Hennessy in “Imperfect Women.” The Pasadena socialite – whose murder kickstarts AppleTV’s mystery thriller – is hard to figure out. Growing up in a trailer park in Bakersfield, Nancy
- [How a 16-Year-Old Chess Player Recruited Keanu Reeves to Executive Produce Her Documentary ‘Madwoman’s Game’ (EXCLUSIVE) ](https://keymarktelevision.com/how-a-16-year-old-chess-player-recruited-keanu-reeves-to-executive-produce-her-documentary-madwomans-game-exclusive/) - When Bianca Mitchell-Avila was 16 years old, she first had the idea for the documentary that became “Madwomen’s Game.” The premise was simple: it would highlight and empower the real-life women conquering the male-dominated world of chess, following Mitchell-Avila’s journey across America as she prepared for an epic final battle of the game against a star
- [‘The Boys’ Sets ‘Call of Duty’ In-Game Collab Ahead of Final Season (Gaming News Roundup)](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-boys-sets-call-of-duty-in-game-collab-ahead-of-final-season-gaming-news-roundup/) - Ahead of the fifth and final season of “The Boys” premiering on Prime Video Wednesday, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has unveiled an expansive global licensing initiative tied to the satirical superhero television series, including an upcoming “Call of Duty” collaboration. Launching in the summer, the in-game integration will feature three playable characters from “The Boys,” themed bundles
- [‘Sacred Heart’ Lands U.S. Theatrical Release Through Fathom Entertainment – Film News in Brief](https://keymarktelevision.com/sacred-heart-lands-u-s-theatrical-release-through-fathom-entertainment-film-news-in-brief/) - Fathom Entertainment has acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to the French docudrama “Sacred Heart,” setting a limited release for June 9–11 and June 14. Directed and produced by Steven Gunnell and Sabrina Gunnell of KREA Film-Makers, the film explores the origins and enduring significance of the Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, rooted
- [Mark Hamill Supports New ‘Star Wars’ Boss After Kathleen Kennedy’s Exit and ‘Last Jedi’ Issues: ‘I Can’t Think of Better Hands’ Than Dave Filoni](https://keymarktelevision.com/mark-hamill-supports-new-star-wars-boss-after-kathleen-kennedys-exit-and-last-jedi-issues-i-cant-think-of-better-hands-than-dav/) - Mark Hamill is giving the new leadership at Lucasfilm an enthusiastic endorsement. Speaking to USA Today, the Luke Skywalker actor said he “can’t think of better hands” for “Star Wars” to be in than those of Dave Filoni, who is now Lucasfilm’s co-president and chief creative officer. Filoni is running the “Star Wars” studio alongside
- [Ty Myers on Going ‘Heavy on the Soul’ With His New Album, and Bringing John Mayer and Stevie Ray Vaughan Influences to Country Music as an Old Soul of 18](https://keymarktelevision.com/ty-myers-on-going-heavy-on-the-soul-with-his-new-album-and-bringing-john-mayer-and-stevie-ray-vaughan-influences-to-country-music-as-an-old-soul-of-18/) - You could say that 18-year-old country music upstart Ty Myers seems like a perfect example of the Old Soul, with his love for and knowledge of the blues and classic songwriters, and with prodigious singing and guitar chops that have had him writing, recording and touring for pretty much all of his teen years. But
- [The Actor Awards Set Dates for 2027 and 2028 Ceremonies on Netflix](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-actor-awards-set-dates-for-2027-and-2028-ceremonies-on-netflix/) - SAG-AFTRA has sent out its “save-the-dates” for the next two awards ceremonies on Netflix. The Actor Awards (formerly known as the SAG Awards) announced that the 33rd annual ceremony, presented by the acting guild, will stream live on Netflix on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, the organization also revealed the
- [Queen Latifah to Host 52nd American Music Awards](https://keymarktelevision.com/queen-latifah-to-host-52nd-american-music-awards/) - Queen Latifah is set to host the 52nd American Music Awards, taking place on May 25 in Las Vegas. Latifah will serve as emcee 30 years after she first co-hosted the award show in 1995. “I am so excited to return to the American Music Awards stage to host this year,” said Latifah in a
- [Why the Rehabilitation of Kanye West Says So Much About America](https://keymarktelevision.com/why-the-rehabilitation-of-kanye-west-says-so-much-about-america/) - It’s hard not to imagine that, for around 140,000 people over two nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium last week, a sort of collective willful amnesia took place — as if the man onstage had never declared “Death Con 3 on Jewish people,” had never said “I love Hitler,” “I’m a Nazi” and “Jews were
- [‘Euphoria’ Stars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and More to Attend Season 3 Premiere in Los Angeles](https://keymarktelevision.com/euphoria-stars-zendaya-jacob-elordi-sydney-sweeney-and-more-to-attend-season-3-premiere-in-los-angeles/) - With Emmy buzz already gaining momentum for “Euphoria” Season 3, the HBO show’s all-star cast is set to appear at its premiere screening on Tuesday night in Hollywood. Series regulars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry are confirmed to attend as are “Euphoria” creator Sam
- [‘Shrinking’ Creator Assures Fans Season 4 Will Have a Time Jump, but Not Be a Complete Reboot](https://keymarktelevision.com/shrinking-creator-assures-fans-season-4-will-have-a-time-jump-but-not-be-a-complete-reboot/) - Don’t worry, “Shrinking” fans: Jimmy, Gabby and the rest of the gang will be back for Season 4. “Shrinking” wraps its Season 3 this week on Apple TV with what creator Bill Lawrence has said ends a three-season arc about grief, forgiveness and moving forward. That’s why, in an April 4 post on social media,
- [How Producing 800 Episodes of ‘Chopped’ Led to the Farming Industry Doc ‘Fork in the Road’](https://keymarktelevision.com/how-producing-800-episodes-of-chopped-led-to-the-farming-industry-doc-fork-in-the-road/) - For almost 15 years Vivian Sorenson was surrounded by some of the world’s best food as one of the original architects of the Food Network show “Chopped.” But, while her fellow producers were captivated by the chefs’ stories or their creative recipes, Sorenson always found herself yearning to dig even deeper into the meal. “I
- [Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ Debuts at No. 2 on Albums Chart as BTS Holds Top Spot With ‘Arirang’](https://keymarktelevision.com/kanye-wests-bully-debuts-at-no-2-on-albums-chart-as-bts-holds-top-spot-with-arirang/) - BTS has outpaced Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, to land a second week atop the Billboard 200. The K-pop group’s latest album “Arirang” holds steady at No. 1 on the albums chart with 187,000 equivalent album units, down 71% from its opening week with 641,000. Last week, “Arirang” became BTS’ seventh No.
- [‘Friends’ Star Lisa Kudrow Says New Sitcoms are ‘Too Afraid’ to Make Jokes That Make People ‘Uncomfortable’: ‘I’m Not Buying It’](https://keymarktelevision.com/friends-star-lisa-kudrow-says-new-sitcoms-are-too-afraid-to-make-jokes-that-make-people-uncomfortable-im-not-buying-it/) - Lisa Kudrow said during a recent Interview Magazine profile that she’s “not drawn” to new multi-camera sitcoms. The “Friends” star thinks it’s because new shows are “too afraid” to make jokes that make audiences “uncomfortable.” When asked if the sitcom genre is evolving or dying, Kurdrow said, “I wish they were evolving. ‘30 Rock’ and
- [HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Behind-the-Scenes Special Shows Off the Rigorous Casting Process, Never Before Seen Creatures, Dumbledore’s Robe and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/hbos-harry-potter-behind-the-scenes-special-shows-off-the-rigorous-casting-process-never-before-seen-creatures-dumbledores-robe-and-more/) - The Boy Who Lived is back – in a behind-the-scenes documentary of HBO’s upcoming adaptation of the “Harry Potter” books. Released April 5, the 30-minute special, titled “Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic,” gave viewers a glimpse at the creation of Season 1, which is currently being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in
- [Savannah Guthrie Shares Emotional Easter Message Amid Her Mom’s Disappearance: ‘I Have Questioned Whether Jesus Really Ever Experienced This Particular Wound That I Feel’](https://keymarktelevision.com/savannah-guthrie-shares-emotional-easter-message-amid-her-moms-disappearance-i-have-questioned-whether-jesus-really-ever-experienced-this-particular-wound-that-i-feel/) - Savannah Guthrie joined Good Shepherd New York’s digital Easter gathering on Sunday morning to share a message of hope amid her mother’s unsolved abduction. “Good morning, everybody. Happy Easter,” Guthrie said. “And Easter is happy. It is flowers and pastels and baby bunnies. It is sunshine and joy and hope. It is rebirth and second
- [UCLA Wins First NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship, Dominating South Carolina Gamecocks](https://keymarktelevision.com/ucla-wins-first-ncaa-womens-basketball-championship-dominating-south-carolina-gamecocks/) - The UCLA women’s basketball team has scored the school’s first-ever women’s NCAA championship title, dominating the South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 in a hard-fought Easter Sunday game that capped several years of momentum for the Bruin squad that features superstar player Lauren Betts. Betts, the team’s 6’7″ center, and guard Kiki Rice led the Bruins to
- [‘Shrinking’ Creator Bill Lawrence Says Season 4 Will Have ‘A New Story With The Same Cast’](https://keymarktelevision.com/shrinking-creator-bill-lawrence-says-season-4-will-have-a-new-story-with-the-same-cast/) - With Season 3 of “Shrinking” nearing its finale, co-creator Bill Lawrence is already setting expectations for what comes next. The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth season will mark a creative reset, introducing a fresh narrative while keeping the ensemble cast intact. Lawrence explained that the series was originally designed around a three-season arc focusing
- [Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja Livestream: Where to Watch the WBO International Middleweight Title Match Online for Free](https://keymarktelevision.com/tim-tszyu-vs-denis-nurja-livestream-where-to-watch-the-wbo-international-middleweight-title-match-online-for-free/) - In an epic bout for the championship, Premier Boxing Champions travels “Down Under,” where Australian boxer Tim Tszyu (26-3-0) takes on Albanian Denis Nurja (20-0-0) for the vacant WBO International Middleweight belt. Tszyu vs. Nurja takes place on Saturday, Apr. 4 at Wollongong Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Australia with a start time of 9 p.m.
- [‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open Sees ‘Daddy Keir’ Starmer Invite ‘Britain’s Big Three’ Peppa Pig, Harry Kane and Olivia Colman To Cheer Up U.K.](https://keymarktelevision.com/snl-u-k-cold-open-sees-daddy-keir-starmer-invite-britains-big-three-peppa-pig-harry-kane-and-olivia-colman-to-cheer-up-u-k/) - ‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ opened with another Keir Starmer sketch for its third episode, with the British Prime Minister calling upon the services of the country’s biggest celebrities – soccer star Harry Kane, actor Olivia Colman and cartoon character Peppa Pig – to cheer up the nation amid fears of war and a cost of
- [Riz Ahmed Takes Aim at British During Opening Monologue on ‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’: ‘We Like It When Things Are a Little Bit Crap’](https://keymarktelevision.com/riz-ahmed-takes-aim-at-british-during-opening-monologue-on-saturday-night-live-u-k-we-like-it-when-things-are-a-little-bit-crap/) - Riz Ahmed took aim at the British during his opening monologue as host on “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on April 4. “We like it when things are a little bit crap,” he said. Ahmed started with a dig at his own eclectic credit list: “I’m an actor, I’m a writer, I’m a producer, and I’m
- [‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Aim at Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg: ‘I Hope He Uses That Bunker in Exactly the Same Way Hitler Did’](https://keymarktelevision.com/snl-u-k-weekend-update-takes-aim-at-facebook-founder-mark-zuckerberg-i-hope-he-uses-that-bunker-in-exactly-the-same-way-hitler-did/) - ‘Saturday Night U.K.’ took aim at a number of public figures in this week’s faux news segment Weekend Update, with one particularly spicy joke invoking Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s death by suicide. “It’s been revealed that meta billionaire Mark Zuckerberg is building a bunker under his compound in California,” said Weekend Update co-host Ania Magliano.
- [Hulu Passes on La La Anthony, Kim Kardashian Pilot ‘Group Chat’; Pair to Produce Tracy Oliver Comedy at Streamer](https://keymarktelevision.com/hulu-passes-on-la-la-anthony-kim-kardashian-pilot-group-chat-pair-to-produce-tracy-oliver-comedy-at-streamer/) - Hulu has opted not to pick up the comedy pilot “Group Chat,” Variety has learned. The show was inspired by La La Anthony’s book “The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness” and hailed from writer Kenya Barris and executive producer Kim Kardashian. The project was first announced as being in development back in
- [Savannah Guthrie Sets ‘Today’ Return: Here’s How to Stream the Morning Show Online for Free](https://keymarktelevision.com/savannah-guthrie-sets-today-return-heres-how-to-stream-the-morning-show-online-for-free/) - Savannah Guthrie is set to make her return to NBC’s “Today” this week and the network is expecting big ratings, for the episode as the beloved anchor is welcomed back to Studio 1A in Rockefeller Plaza after a two-month absence due to her mother’s ongoing disappearance. Guthrie is set to appear on Monday’s “Today” Show
- [23 Best New Movies Streaming in April: ‘Marty Supreme,’ ‘Sirāt,’ ‘No Other Choice,’ ‘Crime 101’ and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/23-best-new-movies-streaming-in-april-marty-supreme-sirat-no-other-choice-crime-101-and-more/) - Timothée Chalamet is set to dominate the streaming charts this April as “Marty Supreme” makes its streaming premiere on HBO Max after earning $178 million worldwide to become A24’s highest-grossing film at the box office. “Marty” also picked up nine Oscar nominations earlier this year, including best picture, director and actor for Chalamet. Variety film
- [James Marsden Breaks Down ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 2 Premiere and Reveals the Secret to Playing a Charming Douchebag](https://keymarktelevision.com/james-marsden-breaks-down-your-friends-neighbors-season-2-premiere-and-reveals-the-secret-to-playing-a-charming-douchebag/) - SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the season premiere of “Your Friends & Neighbors,” now streaming on Apple TV. Just as Coop starts to glue his life back together, a new neighbor threatens to tear it back apart. James Marsden swaggers into the Season 2 premiere of “Your Friends & Neighbors” as Owen Ashe, a
- [‘Fantasy Life’s’ Matthew Shear on His Directorial Debut and Drawing on His Experience as a New York City Manny](https://keymarktelevision.com/fantasy-lifes-matthew-shear-on-his-directorial-debut-and-drawing-on-his-experience-as-a-new-york-city-manny/) - Matthew Shear’s “Fantasy Life” is, for all intents and purposes, his first real screenplay. “I had dabbled,” Shear says. “[But] I’d never completed anything.” So it’s all the more impressive that the film, which expands to theaters nationwide Friday, is his debut feature as a writer, director and star. A New York City-set spin on
- [Sony Eyes Walter Cronkite Movie, Sets Screenwriter David Rothley to Adapt Biography on Legendary Anchor (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/sony-eyes-walter-cronkite-movie-sets-screenwriter-david-rothley-to-adapt-biography-on-legendary-anchor-exclusive/) - Sony Pictures is mulling a biopic of legendary news man Walter Cronkite, Variety has learned. The “Spider-Man” studio has tapped screenwriter David Rothley to adapt esteemed academic Douglas Brinkley’s 2012 biography “Cronkite,” sources said. Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown chair in humanities and professor of history at Rice University, and a contributing editor at
- [Jeff Shell Begins Preliminary Talks to Exit as Paramount President](https://keymarktelevision.com/jeff-shell-begins-preliminary-talks-to-exit-as-paramount-president/) - Jeff Shell’s legal team is engaged in preliminary talks with Paramount Skydance on a possible exit from the media giant, where he currently serves as president. If Shell remains at the company, he will most likely transition to a different, more advisory role, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. The talks come
- [‘Paradise’ Finale Reaches Season 2 High of 4.3 Million Viewers in Three Days](https://keymarktelevision.com/paradise-finale-reaches-season-2-high-of-4-3-million-viewers-in-three-days/) - The Season 2 finale of “Paradise” reached 4.3 million viewers in its first three days of streaming on Hulu and Disney+. That total marks a 35% increase in viewership compared to the season premiere, which was released on Feb. 23, and marks the biggest audience “Paradise” has achieved with a single episode this season. More
- [Colin Jost to Play Dentist and Drug Lord Larry Lavin in Drama Series Developing at Peacock](https://keymarktelevision.com/colin-jost-to-play-dentist-and-drug-lord-larry-lavin-in-drama-series-developing-at-peacock/) - Peacock is in development on a drama series about dentist-turned-drug lord Larry Lavin. If ordered to series, Lavin will be played by Colin Jost with Alex Barnow serving as showrunner. The currently untitled series is based on Season 1 of the Audacy true crime podcast “Wolves Among Us.” The official description for the project reads,
- [Misua, Who Was Set to Appear on ‘Drag Race: Philippines’ Season 4, Dies at 27](https://keymarktelevision.com/misua-who-was-set-to-appear-on-drag-race-philippines-season-4-dies-at-27/) - “Drag Race: Philippines” star Misua died Thursday in the Philippines. Jason Elvie Ty was widely known by their stage name Misua. The news was confirmed by World of Wonder, the production team behind the “Drag Race” franchise and show. A cause of death was not announced. Misua’s death occurred as she was set to appear in
- [Music, Purpose, and Independence: How Al DeGregoris Is Helping Change Lives Through the Guide Dog Foundation](https://keymarktelevision.com/music-purpose-and-independence-how-al-degregoris-is-helping-change-lives-through-the-guide-dog-foundation/) - For acclaimed smooth jazz keyboardist and composer Al DeGregoris, music has always been about connection. From the moment he began playing piano at just four years old and performing professionally as a teenager, his life has been shaped by melody, rhythm, and the emotional power music carries. Over the years, DeGregoris built a respected career
- [Lili Reinhart Says a ‘Male Director Came Up to Me’ on Set and Said: ‘Just Suck in Your Stomach a Little Bit’](https://keymarktelevision.com/lili-reinhart-says-a-male-director-came-up-to-me-on-set-and-said-just-suck-in-your-stomach-a-little-bit/) - “Riverdale” and “Forbidden Fruits” actor Lili Reinhart recently took part in a video interview for Cosmopolitan magazine and revealed that a male director once told her to “suck in her stomach a little bit” in between takes. Reinhart did not reveal the male director’s name. Joined by her “Forbidden Fruits” co-stars Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti
- [Dorinda Medley Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/dorinda-medley-signs-with-caa-exclusive/) - Dorinda Medley has signed with CAA for representation. The television personality, entrepreneur and author rose to fame as a star of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City.” Medley joined the series during its seventh season in 2015 and exited after its 12th season in 2020. She became known on the show for her
- [Bruce Springsteen Isn’t Just Doing Protest Songs — With His ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ Trek, He’s Embarked on a Whole Protest Tour: Concert Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/bruce-springsteen-isnt-just-doing-protest-songs-with-his-land-of-hope-and-dreams-trek-hes-embarked-on-a-whole-protest-tour-concert-review/) - First of all, let’s dispense with some Bruce Springsteen mythology: It is a fallacy that all his concerts last three hours. Opening a fresh tour Tuesday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Springsteen and the E Street Band turned in a performance that lasted exactly 2 hours and 54 minutes, stem to stern, with
- [Starz Sets Premiere for Period Drama ‘Amadeus,’ Starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany (TV News Roundup)](https://keymarktelevision.com/starz-sets-premiere-for-period-drama-amadeus-starring-will-sharpe-and-paul-bettany-tv-news-roundup/) - Starz has announced that “Amadeus,” its new adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s 1979 play of the same name (which also inspired the Oscar-winning film), will premiere on May 8. New episodes will be available to stream in the U.S. every Friday on the Starz app, as well as on all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms. On
- [Dennis Quaid to Star in NASCAR Series ‘Thunder Road’ at AMC](https://keymarktelevision.com/dennis-quaid-to-star-in-nascar-series-thunder-road-at-amc/) - Dennis Quaid is set for a lead role in a series set in the world of NASCAR currently in development at AMC. Quaid will star in “Thunder Road,” which is being produced in partnership between AMC and NASCAR. The show is described as “a multi-generational saga of the Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car
- [Al DeGregoris: A Life in Contemporary Jazz, Creativity, and Giving Back](https://keymarktelevision.com/al-degregoris-a-life-in-contemporary-jazz-creativity-and-giving-back/) - Dallas, Texas - March, 16, 2026 - Contemporary jazz keyboardist and songwriter Al DeGregoris has spent decades shaping a musical career defined by melody, collaboration, and a commitment to the craft of songwriting. With nine Top-40 hits on the Billboard Smooth Jazz charts, including six in the Top-20, De Gregoris has built a reputation as
- [Sherry Winston: From Doubt to Distinction, Celebrated Flutist, Composer, and Author Inspires Through Music, Leadership, and Legacy](https://keymarktelevision.com/sherry-winston-from-doubt-to-distinction-celebrated-flutist-composer-and-author-inspires-through-music-leadership-and-legacy/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dallas, TX -March 25, 2026 — Internationally acclaimed flutist, composer, and author Sherry Winston continues to captivate audiences and redefine artistic excellence, as highlighted in her compelling recent appearance on The Paula Atherton Show. In a candid and deeply insightful conversation, Winston not only reflected on her remarkable journey but also revealed
- [‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Review: Frenetic and Disappointing Sequel is a Threadbare Adventure That’s All Video-Game Easter Eggs](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-review-frenetic-and-disappointing-sequel-is-a-threadbare-adventure-thats-all-video-game-easter-eggs/) - In “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” we meet Yoshi, a cuddly green dinosaur in pink boots who looks like a plastic bath toy and will eat just about anything (he’s voiced in a babyish coo by Donald Glover). We also meet an army of Lumas, the icky-adorable iridescent stars in designer colors who are the
- [Universal Latin America Ups Alfredo Delgadillo, Angel Kaminsky and Daniel Luna; ASCAP Unveils Award Winners](https://keymarktelevision.com/universal-latin-america-ups-alfredo-delgadillo-angel-kaminsky-and-daniel-luna-ascap-unveils-award-winners/) - Universal Music Latin America has announced three key strategic appointments, under the leadership of Jesús López, chairman & CEO of Universal Music Latin America and Iberian Peninsula. Alfredo Delgadillo has been promoted to CEO & President, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, assuming oversight of Universal Music Latino in the United States, while continuing to lead Universal
- [‘Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite’ Game Set From Amazon Amid New Movie Release (Gaming News Roundup)](https://keymarktelevision.com/masters-of-the-universe-legends-unite-game-set-from-amazon-amid-new-movie-release-gaming-news-roundup/) - Amazon and Mattel are expanding the “Masters of the Universe” franchise into gaming with the reveal of “Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite,” a new title launching June 5 on Amazon Luna. The game will debut the same day as the upcoming Masters of the Universe theatrical release from Amazon MGM Studios, creating a coordinated
- [‘Avatar’ Can ‘Take More Risks’ Than Marvel Movies Because Lack of Studio and Fan Pressure, Says Sam Worthington: ‘It’s Not Like We Have to Get Scenes Completed by Today’ or Execs Get Upset](https://keymarktelevision.com/avatar-can-take-more-risks-than-marvel-movies-because-lack-of-studio-and-fan-pressure-says-sam-worthington-its-not-like-we-have-to-get-scenes-co/) - “Avatar” star Sam Worthington recently spoke to The Independent and said James Cameron’s record-breaking movie series does not face the same studio pressures as other Hollywood mega-franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Three movies in, the “Avatar” franchise has grossed $6.7 billion and counting in theaters worldwide. The 2009 original remains the highest-grossing film of
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- [BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Debuts at No. 1 on Albums Chart With Biggest Sales Week for a Group in Over a Decade](https://keymarktelevision.com/bts-arirang-debuts-at-no-1-on-albums-chart-with-biggest-sales-week-for-a-group-in-over-a-decade/) - BTS has earned its seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with “Arirang,” scoring the biggest sales week for an album by a group in over a decade. “Arirang” opens on the chart with 641,000 equivalent album units, 532,000 of which are pure album sales. It’s the biggest first week for an album by
- [‘The Pitt’ Star Sepideh Moafi Says Her First Agent ‘Wanted Me to Change My Name’: ‘I Immediately Said F— No’](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-pitt-star-sepideh-moafi-says-her-first-agent-wanted-me-to-change-my-name-i-immediately-said-f-no/) - “The Pitt” Season 2 star Sepideh Moafi recently told People that her first agent told her to change her name so that she could land more roles. “When I graduated from grad school, my first agent wanted me to change my name and I immediately said, ‘Fuck no,’” she recalled. “I know actors who have
- [Donald Glover ‘Campaigned’ to Voice Yoshi in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, Says Jack Black: ‘He Loves That Universe’](https://keymarktelevision.com/donald-glover-campaigned-to-voice-yoshi-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-says-jack-black-he-loves-that-universe/) - Donald Glover, who stars in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as Yoshi, “campaigned for the role,” according to his co-star Jack Black. Black, who reprises his voice role as Bowser in Universal Pictures’ animated sequel, told ExtraTV, “It’s kind of a cool thing. We got lucky that we got Brie [Larson], who crushes it and
- [Spanish Queer Drama ’Maspalomas’ Wins Top Prize at Sonoma Film Festival as Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ Takes Audience Award](https://keymarktelevision.com/spanish-queer-drama-maspalomas-wins-top-prize-at-sonoma-film-festival-as-steven-soderberghs-the-christophers-takes-audience-award/) - The 29th Sonoma Intl. Film Festival wrapped March 29 with Spanish film “Maspalomas” winning the Grand Jury Award for best narrative feature. In a statement, the jury noted that directors Aitor Arregi and Jose Mari Goenaga’s film was “an authentic and rare depiction of an elder man confronting personal and physical crisis at the onset
- [World of ‘Frozen’ Debuts at Disneyland Paris: How Walt Disney Imagineers Brought Olaf and Elsa’s Ice Palace to Life](https://keymarktelevision.com/world-of-frozen-debuts-at-disneyland-paris-how-walt-disney-imagineers-brought-olaf-and-elsas-ice-palace-to-life/) - Visitors of Disneyland Paris finally have the chance to experience Arendelle. The World of Frozen opens on Sunday at the park’s Disney Adventure area and features an ice sculpture fountain, a Frozen Ever After ride and a walking Olaf. The experience is based on the 2013 animated feature film about two sisters, Elsa and Anna,
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- [Nick Cannon Calls the Democratic Party the ‘Party of the KKK’ and Says ‘I F— With Trump’](https://keymarktelevision.com/nick-cannon-calls-the-democratic-party-the-party-of-the-kkk-and-says-i-f-with-trump/) - Nick Cannon let his politics be known on a recent episode of his web talk show “Big Drive” (via TMZ), during which he called the Democratic Party “the party of the KKK.” After his guest, model Amber Rose, said that Democrats “don’t care about people of color and the Republicans do,” Cannon replied, “I agree
- [Bruce Springsteen Performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ at No Kings Rally in St. Paul: ‘Your Strength and Commitment Told Us This Is Still America’](https://keymarktelevision.com/bruce-springsteen-performs-streets-of-minneapolis-at-no-kings-rally-in-st-paul-your-strength-and-commitment-told-us-this-is-still-america/) - Bruce Springsteen gave a performance of his protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” on Saturday at the No Kings protest in St. Paul, Minnesota, honoring the locals and commending them for their “hope” and “courage” amid ICE’s clashes with demonstrators earlier this year. Following an introduction from Gov. Tim Walz, who called President Donald Trump a
- [‘Forbidden Fruits’ Cast and Creators Discuss Witchy Femme Cults and Twisted Female Friendships: ‘Sometimes Wanting Belonging Cracks Everything Open’](https://keymarktelevision.com/forbidden-fruits-cast-and-creators-discuss-witchy-femme-cults-and-twisted-female-friendships-sometimes-wanting-belonging-cracks-everything-open/) - At Free Eden, a Dallas mall boutique, four young women sell overpriced clothes, burn sage and run a secret after-hours coven. “Forbidden Fruits,” the horror-comedy from first-time feature director Meredith Alloway, is now open in theaters. Adapted from playwright Lily Houghton’s stage work “Of the Woman Came the Beginning of Sin, and Through Her We
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- [Inside the Microdrama Business: MicroCo’s Susan Rovner and Other Industry Executives on ‘Joy Scrolling,’ AI Anxiety and Hollywood’s Newest Frontier](https://keymarktelevision.com/inside-the-microdrama-business-microcos-susan-rovner-and-other-industry-executives-on-joy-scrolling-ai-anxiety-and-hollywoods-newest-frontier/) - The microdrama industry is moving fast — sometimes from concept to camera in 48 hours — and the executives building it say Hollywood is only beginning to pay attention. At a Hollywood Radio and Television Society Associates panel held Thursday evening on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, four veterans of the vertical drama space
- [‘Scab!’: WGA Standoff With Striking Staff Gets Heated as Deal Remains Elusive](https://keymarktelevision.com/scab-wga-standoff-with-striking-staff-gets-heated-as-deal-remains-elusive/) - Tensions are starting to boil over between the Writers Guild of America West and its striking staffers, who have been without paychecks for going on six weeks. The Writers Guild Staff Union has been picketing outside SAG-AFTRA headquarters, where the WGA is holding negotiations with the major studios. On Thursday morning, many of the staffers
- [‘Project Hail Mary’ Directors Screened a Nearly Four-Hour Cut to Other Filmmakers and Were Told to ‘Get It Way Shorter’: ‘It Was Embarrassing’](https://keymarktelevision.com/project-hail-mary-directors-screened-a-nearly-four-hour-cut-to-other-filmmakers-and-were-told-to-get-it-way-shorter-it-was-embarrassing/) - “Project Hail Mary” directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller recently appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast and revealed they showed a nearly four-hour cut of their space movie to a group of director friends. However, the results were “embarrassing.” “Our first official test screening went great, but we do a lot of earlier screenings
- [Netflix’s ‘Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole’ Is ‘Pretty Shocking’ and Has a First Episode Death That’s ‘Going to Blow People’s Minds,’ Says Working Title Boss](https://keymarktelevision.com/netflixs-jo-nesbos-detective-hole-is-pretty-shocking-and-has-a-first-episode-death-thats-going-to-blow-peoples-minds/) - Working Title are probably best known for movie rom-coms like “Bridget Jones” and “Notting Hill” but their latest project – “Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole” – is sure to astound audiences as they swap big knickers and Chardonnay for semi-automatic weapons and increasingly wild screen deaths. Based on Nesbø’s crime novel series about an obsessive but
- [‘The Madison’ Debuts With 8 Million Views in 10 Days on Paramount+, Biggest Taylor Sheridan Series Launch Ever](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-madison-debuts-with-8-million-views-in-10-days-on-paramount-biggest-taylor-sheridan-series-launch-ever/) - The first episode of “The Madison” hit 8 million views in its first 10 days of streaming on Paramount+. That total marks the biggest-ever launch for a series created by Taylor Sheridan, the superproducer behind hits such as “Yellowstone,” “Mayor of Kingstown” and “Tulsa King.” According to Paramount, “The Madison” also achieved Sheridan’s most popular
- [How ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ Creator Haley Z. Boston Became Netflix’s Horror Phenom and the Duffer Brothers’ Protégé Before She Hit 30](https://keymarktelevision.com/how-something-very-bad-is-going-to-happen-creator-haley-z-boston-became-netflixs-horror-phenom-and-the-duffer-brothers-protege-before-she-hit-30/) - “I grew up in a loving home. My parents have a great relationship. I had safety all around me, and I needed an outlet to explore fear.” In conversation with Haley Z. Boston, the creator and showrunner of Netflix’s new horror series “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,” which is now streaming, it’s clear
- [‘Harry Potter’ TV Show Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Hogwarts?](https://keymarktelevision.com/harry-potter-tv-show-cast-guide-whos-who-in-hogwarts/) - It’s time to step back into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. HBO’s upcoming TV adaptation of “Harry Potter” will begin airing during Christmas 2026. Each of author J.K. Rowling’s seven books in the series, “Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Chamber of Secrets,” “Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Goblet of Fire,” “Order of the Phoenix,” “Half-Blood Prince” and “Deathly
- [‘World of Warcraft’ Concert Series Sets Anniversary Tour (Gaming News Roundup)](https://keymarktelevision.com/world-of-warcraft-concert-series-sets-anniversary-tour-gaming-news-roundup/) - The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music” will travel the globe in partnership with Blizzard Entertainment. The tour will kick off in Los Angeles on Sept. 10 and visit cities including Paris, London
- [‘Dickinson’ Creator Alena Smith to Develop Drama ‘All Boys’ at Netflix With 21 Laps Producing (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/dickinson-creator-alena-smith-to-develop-drama-all-boys-at-netflix-with-21-laps-producing-exclusive/) - Alena Smith is developing the original drama “All Boys” at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The series is said to be set at an all-boys boarding school in New England and follows a teacher who is himself an alumnus of the school. Now middle aged with a family, he struggles with his own
- [Masters Mania: The Best Augusta-Inspired Golf Merch From Owala, Puma and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/masters-mania-the-best-augusta-inspired-golf-merch-from-owala-puma-and-more/) - Every April, The Masters brings more than just one of golf’s most anticipated majors—it sparks a wave of product drops that tap into the tournament’s instantly recognizable visual identity. Set at Augusta National Golf Club and taking place April 9–12, 2026, the event has become a source of inspiration for brands looking to capture the
- [Kevin Spacey’s ‘House of Cards’ Firing: MRC Loses $29 Million Insurance Case Over Sexual Addiction](https://keymarktelevision.com/kevin-spaceys-house-of-cards-firing-mrc-loses-29-million-insurance-case-over-sexual-addiction/) - The producer of “House of Cards” has lost an insurance trial over $29 million in production costs incurred due to the firing of Kevin Spacey in 2017. The producer, Media Rights Capital, argued that its losses should have been covered under Spacey’s cast insurance policy, which would pay out if Spacey was unavailable due to
- [Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt to Retire; Search for Replacement Underway (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/fathom-entertainment-ceo-ray-nutt-to-retire-search-for-replacement-underway-exclusive/) - Specialty distributor Fathom Entertainment announced Wednesday that CEO Ray Nutt plans to step down from the company and retire later this year. Nutt, an exhibition vet who has served as chief executive officer for the past nine years, will play an active role in helping the board of directors find a replacement. “I’m very anxious
- [‘Imperfect Women’ Star Kerry Washington on Eleanor’s Affair, Her Lies and That Viral Scandal: ‘I Get Frustrated With Her the Way We Might Get With Ourselves’](https://keymarktelevision.com/imperfect-women-star-kerry-washington-on-eleanors-affair-her-lies-and-that-viral-scandal-i-get-frustrated-with-her-the-way-we-might-get-with-ourselves/) - SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from the Episode 3 of “Imperfect Women,” now streaming on Apple TV. Kerry Washington’s Eleanor really is an imperfect woman. One of the three leads of Apple TV’s thriller series, “Imperfect Women,” Eleanor has made no shortage of mistakes over the first three episodes. Adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel
- [Emmy Winning Producer-Showrunner Charles Wachter Launches Stopwatch Media With The Mediapro Studio](https://keymarktelevision.com/emmy-winning-producer-showrunner-charles-wachter-launches-stopwatch-media-with-the-mediapro-studio/) - Madrid-based global powerhouse The Mediapro Studio has joined forces with Emmy-winning producer-showrunner Charles Wachter to launch a new non-fiction banner, Stopwatch Media. Wachter, whose notable credits include reality shows “Million Dollar Secret” for Netflix, “Beast Games” for Prime Vídeo and “Got to Get Out” for Hulu, as well as hit Netflix series “Win the Mall,” will be
- [HBO Boss Casey Bloys Says ‘Harry Potter’ Set Has ‘Serious Security’ Amid Death Threats Against Cast, Weighs In on His Meeting With Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/hbo-boss-casey-bloys-says-harry-potter-set-has-serious-security-amid-death-threats-against-cast-weighs-in-on-his-meeting-with-netflixs-ted-sarandos-and-mo/) - It’s been another crazy week for Casey Bloys. On Monday, the HBO and HBO Max chief jetted into London to press the flesh in advance of the streaming platform finally launching in the U.K. His visit came just days after he was spotted having lunch with Netflix boss Ted Sarandos in Hollywood, instantly igniting rumors
- [Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga — Yes, Teresa and Melissa! — to Return for ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 15  ](https://keymarktelevision.com/dolores-catania-teresa-giudice-and-melissa-gorga-yes-teresa-and-melissa-to-return-for-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-15/) - “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” mainstays Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga will lead the series’ forthcoming 15th season as returning cast members, Bravo announced Tuesday. Additional new cast members are expected to be announced at a later date. Giudice has been a central character on the show since its inception in 2009,
- [Vince Vaughn Criticizes Late-Night TV for Having Political ‘Agenda’: ‘It Stopped Being Funny and Started Feeling Like I Was in Class’](https://keymarktelevision.com/vince-vaughn-criticizes-late-night-tv-for-having-political-agenda-it-stopped-being-funny-and-started-feeling-like-i-was-in-class/) - Vince Vaughn has some thoughts about late-night television. On a new episode of Theo Von’s podcast “This Past Weekend,” the two got to talking about how comedy has become more political in recent years, with Vaughn saying it’s “part of the job because you’ve got to talk about current events, but you don’t want to
- [A Comprehensive Music Festival Packing List: From Airtags to Earplugs](https://keymarktelevision.com/a-comprehensive-music-festival-packing-list-from-airtags-to-earplugs/) - Epic festivals such as Coachella, Outside Lands, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and more are announcing dates and lineups by the day. Next up is Coachella, which returns to Indio’s famed Empire Polo Grounds this year for two weeks (April 10-12 and April 17-19) with headliners Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G and Anyma. Tickets are still available to buy
- [Why Is Tom Scott Back? YouTube Star Talks Breaking Two-Year Hiatus for New Series, Why It Will Stream First on Indie Platform Nebula](https://keymarktelevision.com/why-is-tom-scott-back-youtube-star-talks-breaking-two-year-hiatus-for-new-series-why-it-will-stream-first-on-indie-platform-nebula/) - And now, back to Tom Scott’s regularly scheduled programming. On Monday, dormant internet star Scott posted his first YouTube video since Jan. 1, 2024, when he announced his decision to step away from the weekly grind of content creation. Scott, who still boasts more than 6.6 million subscribers on the video-sharing platform, didn’t just stop
- [Bill Cosby Hit With $19 Million Verdict in 1972 Sex Assault Case](https://keymarktelevision.com/bill-cosby-hit-with-19-million-verdict-in-1972-sex-assault-case/) - A jury on Monday awarded a $19 million judgment against Bill Cosby, finding him liable for sexually assaulting a woman who was working as a waitress in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, alleged in her lawsuit that Cosby drugged and raped her after picking her up in a limousine and bringing her to his comedy
- [Spotify Layoffs in Podcast Group Cut 3% of Headcount, With Staffers Let Go From The Ringer and Spotify Studios](https://keymarktelevision.com/spotify-layoffs-in-podcast-group-cut-3-of-headcount-with-staffers-let-go-from-the-ringer-and-spotify-studios/) - More job cuts have come in Spotify’s podcast group, including layoffs at The Ringer, the streamer’s podcast network and sports and pop culture site. The layoffs Monday affected 15 employees, about 3% of the podcast organization’s headcount, with most cuts coming at The Ringer and Spotify Studios, a source says. The changes are being described internally
- [Ronnie Bowman, Leading Bluegrass Singer Who Wrote Hits for Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and Other Country Stars, Dies at 64](https://keymarktelevision.com/ronnie-bowman-leading-bluegrass-singer-who-wrote-hits-for-chris-stapleton-kenny-chesney-and-other-country-stars-dies-at-64/) - Ronnie Bowman, a preeminent bluegrass singer who was also renowned for co-writing songs recorded by top country stars like Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and George Strait, died Sunday at age 64. Bowman was involved in a motorcycle accident in Ashland, Tenn. on Saturday and died from his injuries the following afternoon at Vanderbilt Hospital in
- [‘American Idol’ Sets Companion Podcast, Danielle Fishel to Host (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/american-idol-sets-companion-podcast-danielle-fishel-to-host-exclusive/) - “American Idol” is expanding Season 24 with a new companion podcast. “‘American Idol’ Official Podcast” will be hosted by Danielle Fishel and will “dive deeper into America’s most iconic music competition series, exploring the performances everyone’s talking about, and offering exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert analysis of the judges’ critiques.” The podcast will premiere
- [Donald Trump Reposts ‘SNL U.K.’ Sketch in Which Keir Starmer Breaks Up With U.S. President Over Voice Note](https://keymarktelevision.com/donald-trump-reposts-snl-u-k-sketch-in-which-keir-starmer-breaks-up-with-u-s-president-over-voice-note/) - President Trump didn’t seem to care that “Saturday Night Live U.K.’s” first-ever opening sketch was spoofing him, since he posted the segment on his Truth Social account Sunday morning with no comment. As Tina Fey noted in her opening monologue, more than a few American viewers had to work a little to fully comprehend the
- [PBS’ ‘The Forsytes’ Puts a Glamorous New Spin on the Beloved Family Drama: TV Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/pbs-the-forsytes-puts-a-glamorous-new-spin-on-the-beloved-family-drama-tv-review/) - Based on John Galsworthy’s novels known collectively as “The Forsyte Saga” and adapted to television by Debbie Horsfield, PBS Masterpiece’s latest historical drama, “The Forsytes,” is a sweeping narrative revolving around love, ambition and duty. The series is set in late 19th-century London and follows four generations of the Forsytes, who have lived and thrived
- [What’s in the ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary Special? Surprise Guests, a New Miley Cyrus Song and More](https://keymarktelevision.com/whats-in-the-hannah-montana-20th-anniversary-special-surprise-guests-a-new-miley-cyrus-song-and-more/) - Put on your wig and grab all the accessories you can find: The “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” is airing on Disney+ on March 24. In the one-hour streaming special, Miley Cyrus revisits Miley Stewart’s Malibu home, reunites with some Disney Channel icons and dusts off a few hit songs from the series, which aired
- [Sam Kieth, ‘The Maxx’ and ‘Sandman’ Comic Book Artist, Dies at 63](https://keymarktelevision.com/sam-kieth-the-maxx-and-sandman-comic-book-artist-dies-at-63/) - Sam Kieth, the comic book creator of “The Maxx” and co-creator of “Sandman,” died March 15. He was 63. Kieth’s lifelong friend and collaborator Scott Dunbier confirmed that the artist died of Lewy Body Dementia to Bleeding Cool. Born on January 11, 1963, Kieth began his career in comics at the age of 17, publishing
- [Carrie Anne Fleming, ‘iZombie’ and ‘Supernatural’ Actress, Dies at 51](https://keymarktelevision.com/carrie-anne-fleming-izombie-and-supernatural-actress-dies-at-51/) - Carrie Anne Fleming, the Canadian actress known for her roles in horror productions such as “iZombie” and “Supernatural,” died Feb. 26 in Sidney, British Columbia. She was 51. Jim Beaver, her co-star on “Supernatural,” confirmed Fleming died of breast cancer complications to Variety. Fleming was born on August 16, 1974, in Digby, Nova Scotia. She
- [‘Marc by Sofia’ Review: Sofia Coppola’s Documentary About Her Fashion BFF Marc Jacobs Captures but Never Unzips Its Subject](https://keymarktelevision.com/marc-by-sofia-review-sofia-coppolas-documentary-about-her-fashion-bff-marc-jacobs-captures-but-never-unzips-its-subject/) - It presents a lot of tasty clips of Jacobs through the decades, going back to his 1980s days at the Parsons School of Design, but the heart of the movie is its chronicle of the 12 weeks in which he dreamed up and put together his 2024 spring show. We’re eager to behold the drama
- [‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ Cast Guide: Meet the Fresh Faces Leading the Inaugural Season ](https://keymarktelevision.com/saturday-night-live-u-k-cast-guide-meet-the-fresh-faces-leading-the-inaugural-season/) - “Saturday Night Live” is landing across the pond. The British adaptation of NBC’s long-running comedy series is set to premiere on March 21, which means there’s a whole new lineup of stand-ups to familiarize yourself with. Like the original show, “SNL U.K.” will feature rotating hosts, musical guests, opening monologues, topical sketches and even its
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- [Kid Rock Says Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Diss Mocking Turning Point USA’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was ‘Not a Very Good’ Joke](https://keymarktelevision.com/kid-rock-says-conan-obriens-oscars-diss-mocking-turning-point-usas-super-bowl-halftime-show-was-not-a-very-good-joke/) - Kid Rock was not a fan of Conan O’Brien Oscars joke targeting Turning Point USA’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, where the musician served as the headlining act. During his opening monologue while hosting the 2026 Oscars, O’Brien quipped: “Tonight could get political, and if that makes you uncomfortable, there’s an alternate Oscars being hosted by
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- [Innovators From Adobe, Blumhouse and More Discuss AI and Democratizing Entertainment at SXSW](https://keymarktelevision.com/innovators-from-adobe-blumhouse-and-more-discuss-ai-and-democratizing-entertainment-at-sxsw/) - At Variety New Frontiers in Entertainment presented by Adobe during SXSW, innovators across different facets of the entertainment industry came together to discuss the futures they’re working towards. The first panel, moderated by Variety‘s co-editor-in-chief and co-president Ramin Setoodeh, focused on new technologies and featured Blumhouse’s chief marketing officer Karen Barragan, Mattel’s chief design and
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- [WGA Begins Studio Talks at SAG-AFTRA Headquarters as Its Staff Pickets Outside](https://keymarktelevision.com/wga-begins-studio-talks-at-sag-aftra-headquarters-as-its-staff-pickets-outside/) - The Writers Guild of America began its talks with the major studios on Monday, as its striking staff members picketed outside. The talks were held at SAG-AFTRA headquarters on Wilshire Boulevard. Shortly before noon, the Writers Guild Staff Union marched a few blocks from WGA West headquarters to set up a picket line. They also
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- [‘Brilliant Minds’ Will Return in May With Guest Stars Mamie Gummer, Anne Archer, Ed Begley Jr. and Ana Ortiz](https://keymarktelevision.com/brilliant-minds-will-return-in-may-with-guest-stars-mamie-gummer-anne-archer-ed-begley-jr-and-ana-ortiz/) - Ed Begley Jr., Anne Archer, Mamie Gummer and Ana Ortiz will join NBC’s “Brilliant Minds” as the show returns in May for Season 2’s final six episodes. “Brilliant Minds” had been pulled from the schedule in February prior to the Winter Olympics, with no firm date for its return. NBC hasn’t made a final decision
- [Disney Wraps Oscars Ad Sales; Event Will Feature Burger King Shout-Outs and Mazda-Backed Movie Makers](https://keymarktelevision.com/disney-wraps-oscars-ad-sales-event-will-feature-burger-king-shout-outs-and-mazda-backed-movie-makers/) - And the Oscar goes to….Madison Avenue. Disney has sold out all its available commercial inventory tied to its March 15 Oscars telecast, according to John Campbell, senior vice president of entertainment and streaming solutions at Disney Advertising during an interview Thursday. He declined to comment on the cost of a 30-second ad in the glitzy
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- [Nicole Kidman ‘Can’t Stand Bad Breath’ and Told Alexander Skarsgård to Stop Eating Falafel Before ‘Big Little Lies’ Filming: ‘Not Before You Kiss or Make Love’](https://keymarktelevision.com/nicole-kidman-cant-stand-bad-breath-and-told-alexander-skarsgard-to-stop-eating-falafel-before-big-little-lies-filming-not-before-you-kiss-or-mak/) - Nicole Kidman’s interview on the “Las Culturistas” podcast gained traction on social media after the Oscar and Emmy winner revealed that she told Alexander Skarsgård to stop eating falafel before their kissing scenes because of Kidman’s disdain for bad breath. “I cannot stand bad breath,” Kidman said. “This is a deal-breaker for me. You could
- [Tommy Lee Jones Joins Ethan Hawke’s ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2](https://keymarktelevision.com/tommy-lee-jones-joins-ethan-hawkes-the-lowdown-season-2/) - Tommy Lee Jones has joined the cast of “The Lowdown” Season 2. He’ll star opposite Ethan Hawke in the Western-noir from “Reservation Dogs” creator Sterlin Harjo. The season, which also stars series newcomer Betty Gilpin, begins production this spring in Tulsa, Okla. The show follows citizen journalist and self-proclaimed “truthstorian” Lee Raybon, whose exposé about
- [‘A Dog Called Money’ Director Seamus Murphy Preps Feature Documentary on Resilient Afghan Family Rebuilding Their Lives Amid War and Exile](https://keymarktelevision.com/a-dog-called-money-director-seamus-murphy-preps-feature-documentary-on-resilient-afghan-family-rebuilding-their-lives-amid-war-and-exile/) - Irish photojournalist and filmmaker Seamus Murphy (“A Dog Called Money”) is developing a feature documentary that tells the remarkable story of a resilient Afghan family forced to flee their war-torn nation — only to face fresh challenges as they struggle to rebuild their lives in exile. “The Beautiful and the Damned” is produced by BAFTA-winning
- [Oscars Increase Security After FBI Warns California Authorities of Possible Iran Drone Threat](https://keymarktelevision.com/oscars-increase-security-after-fbi-warns-california-authorities-of-possible-iran-drone-threat/) - The organizers of the Academy Awards say safety preparations are routine and robust after news of an FBI alert surfaced ahead of this year’s Oscars. The Oscars rolled out the red carpet earlier on Wednesday in Hollywood, with host Conan O’Brien and media reporters on site for the annual celebration of movies. However, security is
- [Netflix Could Pay as Much as $600 Million for Ben Affleck’s AI Film Start-Up: Report](https://keymarktelevision.com/netflix-could-pay-as-much-as-600-million-for-ben-afflecks-ai-film-start-up-report/) - Netflix, in one of its biggest-ever acquisitions, reportedly will pay up to $600 million for InterPositive, the AI filmmaking tools start-up founded by Ben Affleck. Affleck and InterPositive’s investors will earn as much as $600 million from the Netflix deal if the company meets “certain performance targets,” Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. The amount that
- [‘Drops of God’ Team on the Season 2 Finale, That Shocking Death and How the Show Has Changed Them: ‘You Realize How Personal Wine Is’](https://keymarktelevision.com/drops-of-god-team-on-the-season-2-finale-that-shocking-death-and-how-the-show-has-changed-them-you-realize-how-personal-wine-is/) - SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from “The Price of Passion,” Season 2, Episode 8 of “Drops of God,” now streaming on Apple TV. The first season of the Apple TV drama “Drops of God” ended on a euphoric high. Having won the competition set by her late, estranged father Alexandre (Stanley Weber)
- [Fox Entertainment Hires Media Veteran Billy Parks to Lead Creator Studios Division](https://keymarktelevision.com/fox-entertainment-hires-media-veteran-billy-parks-to-lead-creator-studios-division/) - Fox Entertainment has a new driver at the wheel of its trek into creator-driven content: The company announced that it has recruited Billy Parks, a seasoned media and investment exec, as head of Fox Creator Studios. The Fox Corp. division launched Fox Creator Studios at CES 2026 as a digital-first division created to partner with
- [‘One Piece’ Producers Tomorrow Studios to Adapt ‘Samurai Champloo’ With Creator Shinichirō Watanabe (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/one-piece-producers-tomorrow-studios-to-adapt-samurai-champloo-with-creator-shinichiro-watanabe-exclusive/) - Tomorrow Studios is developing a live-action adaptation of the cult anime “Samurai Champloo,” with original series creator Shinichirō Watanabe attached to the project, the studio’s executive producers told Variety exclusively. The adaptation would mark the next major swing from producers Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements, who built Tomorrow Studios into a premier destination for anime-to-live-action
- [‘Mariinka’ Review: A Haunting Chronicle of Young Lives Shattered by the War in Ukraine](https://keymarktelevision.com/mariinka-review-a-haunting-chronicle-of-young-lives-shattered-by-the-war-in-ukraine/) - In “Mariinka,” Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue tells another story of the war in Ukraine — this time through the perspective of five young people. All of them were at a pivotal life milestone when the war broke out. Overnight their lives were changed. Through intimate observational footage, letters read in voiceover, archival footage of
- [‘Harry Potter’ Toy Company CEO Says ‘We Support Diversity’ When Asked About J.K. Rowling’s ‘Transphobia Hurting People in the Fandom’: ‘It’s Separating the Art from the Artist’](https://keymarktelevision.com/harry-potter-toy-company-ceo-says-we-support-diversity-when-asked-about-j-k-rowlings-transphobia-hurting-people-in-the-fandom/) - Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks appeared on the “Decoder” podcast and was asked about his company’s recent deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, billed as a multi-year partnership to bring the “Harry Potter” universe to life through licensed toys and games as the WBD-owned network HBO reboots the franchise with a new TV series. The deal was
- [Patreon CEO Sounds Off on AI: ‘I’m Both Amazed and Furious’: As a Creator, ‘I’m Angry That We Aren’t Being Paid’ for Value of Contributing to AI Models](https://keymarktelevision.com/patreon-ceo-sounds-off-on-ai-im-both-amazed-and-furious-as-a-creator-im-angry-that-we-arent-being-paid-for-value-of-contributing-to-ai/) - Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform Patreon, shared a lengthy rumination on artificial intelligence and the future of creative work in a new video. In the 43-minute video posted Tuesday, Conte argues that the future of creativity will remain human at its core, even as AI becomes ubiquitous. He says that the key
- [From Cheap Erotic Dramas to B-Movies to Weird Wave: ‘The Golden Grip’ Chronicles Half a Century of Greek Cinema Through ‘Tough Guy’ Kostas Stefanakis](https://keymarktelevision.com/from-cheap-erotic-dramas-to-b-movies-to-weird-wave-the-golden-grip-chronicles-half-a-century-of-greek-cinema-through-tough-guy-kostas-stefanakis/) - Director Fokion Bogris was in his early 20s when he first met legendary Greek character actor Kostas Stefanakis. Through their unlikely friendship, the budding director got to dive headfirst into — and fall in love with — the then-dying underground scene of Greek B-movies. Following Stefanakis’ death, Bogris set out to tell the little-known story
- [LISTEN: ‘Hoppers’ Tops the Box Office While ‘The Bride’ Gets Jilted; Vintage Variety Rewind to 1976](https://keymarktelevision.com/listen-hoppers-tops-the-box-office-while-the-bride-gets-jilted-vintage-variety-rewind-to-1976/) - On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang unpacks what went wrong for Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” and what went right for Pixar’s “Hoppers” this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a Vintage Variety rewind to look at the stories and personalities who were
- [Hilton’s La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort (Which Doubles as a Spot on the PGA Tour) Makes An Ideal Spring Getaway](https://keymarktelevision.com/hiltons-la-jolla-torrey-pines-resort-which-doubles-as-a-spot-on-the-pga-tour-makes-an-ideal-spring-getaway/) - Perched on the bluffs above the Pacific Ocean, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is emerging as one of Southern California’s most compelling spring and summer travel plays — thanks in part to its deep ties to the PGA Tour and a growing calendar of golf experiences that turn the property into a front-row seat
- [Noah Beck Joins ‘Baywatch’ Reboot as Rookie Lifeguard](https://keymarktelevision.com/noah-beck-joins-baywatch-reboot-as-rookie-lifeguard/) - Sun’s out, guns out for Noah Beck, who is the latest actor to join the cast of Fox’s “Baywatch” reboot. The soccer ball-slinging TikTok star will play the series regular role of Luke, a rookie lifeguard who comes from a family of firefighters. Per the character description, “He’s the ultimate charming SoCal beach boy, a
- [Senator Amy Klobuchar on ‘Weak’ Live Nation-DOJ Settlement: ‘It’s Absolutely Disrespectful to Fans’](https://keymarktelevision.com/senator-amy-klobuchar-on-weak-live-nation-doj-settlement-its-absolutely-disrespectful-to-fans/) - Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has for many years been a forceful advocate for a level playing field in the live-entertainment industry, whether leading the “Save Our Stages” bill that brought some $16 billion in pandemic relief to independent venues and theaters to calling for an antitrust investigation into the ticketing business — and by
- [Katie Leung ‘Would Not Want to Go Back’ to Her Time Shooting ‘Harry Potter’ Movies: ‘I Was So Easily Influenced’](https://keymarktelevision.com/katie-leung-would-not-want-to-go-back-to-her-time-shooting-harry-potter-movies-i-was-so-easily-influenced/) - “Harry Potter” alum Katie Leung told Entertainment Tonight in a new interview that she wouldn’t want to return to her days of playing Cho Chang in the hit fantasy franchise. “I was so young at the time, and I was so easily influenced by what people would say about me because I didn’t know who
- [Country Joe McDonald, Woodstock Star Who Found Counterculture Fame With ‘I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag,’ Dies at 84](https://keymarktelevision.com/country-joe-mcdonald-woodstock-star-who-found-counterculture-fame-with-i-feel-like-im-fixin-to-die-rag-dies-at-84/) - “Country Joe” McDonald, who fronted the band Country Joe and the Fish and became an emblem of the 1960s antiwar counterculture through a prominent appearance at the Woodstock festival, died Saturday at age 84. The singer, born Joseph Allen McDonald, died of Parkinson’s in Berkeley, according to a statement on the group’s social media and
- [Arden Cho, Ji-young Yoo, Chloe Zhao, Bowen Yang and More Honor Asian Heritage at Unforgettable Gala Awards](https://keymarktelevision.com/arden-cho-ji-young-yoo-chloe-zhao-bowen-yang-and-more-honor-asian-heritage-at-unforgettable-gala-awards/) - As “Kpop Demon Hunters” continues to shine over awards season, Arden Cho, who plays the speaking voice of Rumi, and Ji-young Yoo, the speaking voice of Zoey, were at the Unforgettable Awards in Beverly Hills, where the film was honored with the Vanguard Award. Yoo highlighted how the film was a love letter to Korean
- [Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Becomes His First to Debut at No. 1 on Albums Chart](https://keymarktelevision.com/bruno-mars-the-romantic-becomes-his-first-to-debut-at-no-1-on-albums-chart/) - Bruno Mars’s latest album “The Romantic” has debuted at No. 1 on the albums chart, making it his first full-length project to bow atop the tally. The singer’s fourth offering enters the Billboard 200 with 186,000 equivalent album units. He previously reached No. 1 with “Unorthodox Jukebox” in 2013, when it took three months to
- [5 Reasons ‘The Bride!’ Was Dead on Arrival at the Box Office](https://keymarktelevision.com/5-reasons-the-bride-was-dead-on-arrival-at-the-box-office/) - It’s alive, but it’s not exactly showing signs of life. “The Bride!,” director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s punk rock, feminist reinterpretation of “The Bride of Frankenstein,” flatlined at the box office with $7.3 million domestically and $13.6 million globally in its first weekend of release. That’s a terrible result given that Warner Bros. spent $90 million to
- [Stephen Hibbert, TV Comedy Writer and Actor Who Played the Gimp in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ Dies at 68](https://keymarktelevision.com/stephen-hibbert-tv-comedy-writer-and-actor-who-played-the-gimp-in-pulp-fiction-dies-at-68/) - Stephen Hibbert, a writer and actor who went from the Groundlings to writing for “Late Night With David Letterman” and “Mad TV” to a cult role as the Gimp in “Pulp Fiction,” died March 2 in Denver, Colorado. He was 68. Family members confirmed the death to Rolling Stone and Fox News Digital and said
- [UFC 326 Livestream: How to Watch Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2 Title Fight Live Online](https://keymarktelevision.com/ufc-326-livestream-how-to-watch-max-holloway-vs-charles-oliveira-2-title-fight-live-online/) - With the Winter Olympics 2026 finished, the sports world turns its attention to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as the promotion company goes back home to “Sin City” for UFC 326. The main event features American Max Holloway (27-8-0) defending his “BMF” title against Brazilian fighter Charles Oliveira (36-11-0) in a marquee rematch. It’s scheduled for
- [Alan Trustman, ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ and ‘Bullitt’ Screenwriter, Dies at 95](https://keymarktelevision.com/alan-trustman-the-thomas-crown-affair-and-bullitt-screenwriter-dies-at-95/) - Alan Trustman, the Harvard-educated lawyer who pivoted to Hollywood and wrote the screenplays for the 1968 films “Bullitt” and “The Thomas Crown Affair,” has died. He was 95. Trustman died Feb. 5 at a nursing home in Miami, his son John told the New York Times. Before entering the film industry, Trustman built a career
- [‘Heel’ Review: Why Did Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough Sign on for This Contrived Debacle?](https://keymarktelevision.com/heel-review-why-did-stephen-graham-and-andrea-riseborough-sign-on-for-this-contrived-debacle/) - "Heel" is like "A Clockwork Orange" remade as the year’s worst Sundance movie.VarietyRead More
- [Seth MacFarlane Says There Is ‘No Plan’ For ‘Ted’ Season 3 Because the Show Is ‘Really Expensive’: ‘You’re Doing an “Avengers” Movie Every 22 Minutes With the Amount of CGI That it Takes’](https://keymarktelevision.com/seth-macfarlane-says-there-is-no-plan-for-ted-season-3-because-the-show-is-really-expensive-youre-doing-an-avengers/) - Seth MacFarlane recently told TheWrap that there is “no plan” to make a third season of his “Ted” prequel series because production costs are too high. “What I kept hearing [from Peacock and Universal] was, ‘Listen, the show is really expensive to produce and there’s no way to do it at a lower cost.’ So
- [Pieces of a Dream Celebrates 50 Years of Musical Excellence and Global Influence](https://keymarktelevision.com/pieces-of-a-dream-celebrates-50-years-of-musical-excellence-and-global-influence/) - Dallas, Texas - 3/3/2026 - In 2026, Pieces of a Dream marks an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of recording, touring, and shaping the sound of contemporary jazz. Formed in Philadelphia in 1976, the ensemble has built one of the most enduring careers in modern jazz, defined by stylistic innovation, commercial success, and a sustained connection
- [Netflix Out as Investor in Meghan Markle Brand As Ever](https://keymarktelevision.com/netflix-out-as-investor-in-meghan-markle-brand-as-ever/) - Netflix has stepped down as a backer in As ever, the lifestyle brand from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. As Ever was launched 11 months ago, with an inaugural collection of teas, jam, honey and baking mixes. It coincided with the launch of her Netflix series “With Love, Meghan,” where Markle welcomed friends and collaborators
- [Ben Stiller Tells Trump’s White House to Remove ‘Tropic Thunder’ Clip From Pro-War Video: ‘We Never Gave You Permission’ and ‘War Is Not a Movie’](https://keymarktelevision.com/ben-stiller-tells-trumps-white-house-to-remove-tropic-thunder-clip-from-pro-war-video-we-never-gave-you-permission-and-war-is-not-a-movie/) - Ben Stiller has slammed the Donald Trump’s White House for using a clip from the 2008 film “Tropic Thunder.” The White House post said, “Justice the American way” and showed clips from “Braveheart,” “Top Gun,” “Superman,” “Transformers,” “Iron Man 2,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and more. Stiller responded on X and said, “Hey White
- [‘Heathers The Musical’ Casts Isabella Esler and John Cardoza as New Veronica Sawyer and Jason Dean (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/heathers-the-musical-casts-isabella-esler-and-john-cardoza-as-new-veronica-sawyer-and-jason-dean-exclusive/) - Isabella Esler and John Cardoza have been cast as the new Veronica Sawyer and Jason “J.D.” Dean in “Heathers The Musical.” Both actors will begin performances on April 27 at New World Stages. They replace Kuhoo Verma and Casey Likes, who had headlined the hit show. Verma will play her final performance as Veronica Sawyer
- [SAG-AFTRA and Studios Agree to Extend Negotiations Into Next Week](https://keymarktelevision.com/sag-aftra-and-studios-agree-to-extend-negotiations-into-next-week/) - SAG-AFTRA and the major studios have agreed to continue negotiations on a new contract into next week, a sign that both sides see the value in further discussions. The performers’ union started bargaining on Feb. 9 for the first time since the 2023 strike. The original expectation was that the talks would run through March
- [James G. Robinson, Morgan Creek Co-Founder, Dies at 90](https://keymarktelevision.com/james-g-robinson-morgan-creek-co-founder-dies-at-90/) - James G. Robinson, the former auto executive who co-founded Morgan Creek Entertainment with Joe Roth and had producing credits on films including “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “True Romance,” died Feb. 15, according to a family obituary. He was 90. Robinson famously sparred with Lindsay Lohan during the production of Morgan Creek’s “Georgia Rule” in
- [Oscars 2026 Presenters: Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Robert Downey Jr. and More Join Star-Studded Lineup](https://keymarktelevision.com/oscars-2026-presenters-anne-hathaway-paul-mescal-robert-downey-jr-and-more-join-star-studded-lineup/) - Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Gwyneth Paltrow are set to present trophies at the 98th Academy Awards. Raj Kapoor, the show’s executive producer and showrunner, and Katy Mullan, an executive producer, announced the group as the third official round of presenters to join the upcoming ceremony. Previously
- [‘DTF St. Louis’ Premieres With 2.5 Million Viewers in Three Days](https://keymarktelevision.com/dtf-st-louis-premieres-with-2-5-million-viewers-in-three-days/) - “DTF St. Louis” hit 2.5 million viewers in the U.S. its first three days of availability. That total comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers who tuned into HBO’s cable channel on Sunday night plus Warner Bros. Discovery’s own data regarding streams on HBO Max. Only U.S. viewers are accounted for in
- [Disney Slashes Price of Disney+/Hulu Bundle by 62% in Limited-Time Promo](https://keymarktelevision.com/disney-slashes-price-of-disney-hulu-bundle-by-62-in-limited-time-promo/) - Disney is looking to crank up its streaming subscriber numbers for the first quarter of 2026 — introducing a 62% price discount on the ad-supported Disney+/Hulu bundle for a three-month period. The Mouse House launched a special deal offering Disney+ and Hulu with ads for $4.99/month for the first three months — an $8 discount
- [Patrick Stewart Reads All 156 of Shakespeare’s Sonnets in New Audiobook](https://keymarktelevision.com/patrick-stewart-reads-all-156-of-shakespeares-sonnets-in-new-audiobook/) - Jean-Luc Picard is doing The Bard. Sir Patrick Stewart is lending his iconic voice to an audiobook in which he reads William Shakespeare’s sonnets — all 154 of them — and “shares reflections on his creative process that can guide listeners’ deeper appreciation of the poetry,” according to publisher Simon & Schuster Audio. The “Patrick
- [‘High Potential,’ ‘9-1-1’ and ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Renewed at ABC](https://keymarktelevision.com/high-potential-9-1-1-and-9-1-1-nashville-renewed-at-abc/) - ABC has renewed three of its scripted series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season: “High Potential,” “9-1-1” and “9-1-1: Nashville.” “High Potential” was renewed for its third season. The series stars Kaitlin Olson as “a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a
- [‘The Bride!’ Review: Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale Are Magnetic Monsters in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Lumbering Punk Horror Trip](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-bride-review-jessie-buckley-and-christian-bale-are-magnetic-monsters-in-maggie-gyllenhaals-lumbering-punk-horror-trip/) - Is it a horror movie? Not quite. It’s a scrappy punk feminist tragicomedy of l’amour fou, a renegade take-off on the "Frankenstein" mythology. And while the movie doesn’t entirely work — it lumbers along and blows fuses; it has plenty of flesh and blood but not enough storytelling spine — there’s a genuine spark of
- [French Box Office Jumps 20% as ‘Marsupilami,’ ‘Guru’ and Other Local Hits Power Early 2026 Rebound](https://keymarktelevision.com/french-box-office-jumps-20-as-marsupilami-guru-and-other-local-hits-power-early-2026-rebound/) - After a lackluster year that saw the French box office drop by nearly 15% and become dominated by Hollywood blockbusters, 2026 is kicking off with a quartet of ambitious French films driving a 20% jump in theatrical admissions. The rebound is being fueled by an unusually diverse slate of local productions, from big-budget family adventures
- [Slava Tsukerman, Director of Cult Indie Hit ‘Liquid Sky,’ Dies at 85](https://keymarktelevision.com/slava-tsukerman-director-of-cult-indie-hit-liquid-sky-dies-at-85/) - Slava Tsukerman, the Russian-born writer and director of the stylish 1982 cult hit “Liquid Sky,” died Monday. He was 85. The video distributor Vinegar Sky was among those of his associates announcing his death. Liquid Sky’s statement on social media said, “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Slava Tsukerman, director of the
- [L.A. Council Approves Some Measures to Streamline Film Permitting](https://keymarktelevision.com/l-a-council-approves-some-measures-to-streamline-film-permitting/) - The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to streamline some film permitting procedures and seek an audit of FilmLA, the regional permitting body, as it tries to address a dramatic downturn in local production. Councilman Adrin Nazarian has sought for the last year to respond to production complaints about excessive red tape in the city.
- [Joburg Film Festival Encourages All Filmmakers to Express Their Views: ‘A Space Where Politics and Artistry Meet’](https://keymarktelevision.com/joburg-film-festival-encourages-all-filmmakers-to-express-their-views-a-space-where-politics-and-artistry-meet/) - Following the brouhaha around whether art should be divorced from politics at the Berlinale, the organizers of the 8th Joburg Film Festival at Tuesday night’s opener were adamant that all voices and viewpoints are welcome, noting that African filmmaking is inherently political. Hundreds of filmmakers, TV and film executives, distributors, actors and media converged on
- [Amazon Is Shutting Down the Wondery Podcast App and Wondery+](https://keymarktelevision.com/amazon-is-shutting-down-the-wondery-podcast-app-and-wondery/) - Amazon is pulling the plug on the Wondery dedicated podcast app and Wondery+ subscription service. Customer notices posted Tuesday to the Wondery site said, “Wondery+ is ending in the coming months. Both the Wondery app and Wondery+ subscription service will no longer be available. We know this impacts your listening experience and want to make
- [‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Hits 28 Million Views After Part 2 Drops](https://keymarktelevision.com/bridgerton-season-4-hits-28-million-views-after-part-2-drops/) - Season 4 of “Bridgerton” returned to the No. 1 position on the Netflix Top 10 after the release of its final four episodes, hitting 28 million views. With batched releases like “Bridgerton,” Netflix combines all views of a single season into one total, meaning a viewership total for Season 4 Part 2 alone isn’t available.
- [Apple TV Sets First Look Deal With ‘Imperfect Women’ Creator Annie Weisman](https://keymarktelevision.com/apple-tv-sets-first-look-deal-with-imperfect-women-creator-annie-weisman/) - Apple TV has set a first look deal with Annie Weisman, creator and showrunner of “Physical” and “Imperfect Women.” “Imperfect Women” premieres on March 18 and stars Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara as a group of friends whose decades-long relationship is shattered by a crime. Based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same
- [‘Paradise’ Star Jon Beavers Joins Emily Deschanel in Criminal Profiler Pilot at NBC, Jennifer Morrison to Direct](https://keymarktelevision.com/paradise-star-jon-beavers-joins-emily-deschanel-in-criminal-profiler-pilot-at-nbc-jennifer-morrison-to-direct/) - Jon Beavers has joined the cast of NBC’s drama pilot that hails from Dean Georgaris and John Fox, Variety has confirmed. In addition, Jennifer Morrison has come onboard to direct. Beavers joins previously announced series lead Emily Deschanel and fellow cast member An-Li Bogan in the untitled pilot, which is inspired by the real-life work
- [LISTEN: It’s HBO: What Will the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Mean for TV’s Premium Pioneer?](https://keymarktelevision.com/listen-its-hbo-what-will-the-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-mean-for-tvs-premium-pioneer/) - On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Michael Schneider examines the questions swirling around HBO as the storied brand braces for Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Casey Bloys and Co. are waiting on word of how the premium TV pioneer will operate under Paramount Skydance, if the $110 billion acquisition is completed. (Pictured:
- [Shouldn’t the Oscars Have Happened by Now?](https://keymarktelevision.com/shouldnt-the-oscars-have-happened-by-now/) - Social media loves an anniversary, and, earlier today, I kept seeing commemorations of something that happened exactly 12 years ago: The “Oscar selfie” featuring host Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts and all the rest was snapped on March 2. Now, this may sound somewhat strange, given that, here in 2026, the Oscars have not
- [Carole Radziwill Joining ‘RHONY’ Season 16 as ‘Friend’ of the Cast, Filming to Begin This Week (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/carole-radziwill-joining-rhony-season-16-as-friend-of-the-cast-filming-to-begin-this-week-exclusive/) - Carole Radziwill — who was on “The Real Housewives of New York City” from Season 5 through Season 10 — will be rejoining the cast in the role of “friend” for the 16th season of the Bravo series. Filming begins in New York City this week. Radziwill, an author and journalist, distinguished herself during her years
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- [TAIT Acquires Silent House, Creating a Giant Combined Force for Technology and Creative Direction in Concert Touring and Other Live Experiences (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/tait-acquires-silent-house-creating-a-giant-combined-force-for-technology-and-creative-direction-in-concert-touring-and-other-live-experiences-exclusive/) - TAIT, for decades a juggernaut in providing technology and equipment for concert touring and other live experiences, has acquired Silent House, one of the foremost production studios and creative agencies, after more informally partnering for many years, it was announced Monday. “By joining together, TAIT and Silent House aim to seamlessly unify creative, technical, and
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- [This Definitive Biography of Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr. Is Back on Bestseller Lists Following FX’s ‘Love Story’ Series](https://keymarktelevision.com/this-definitive-biography-of-carolyn-bessette-and-jfk-jr-is-back-on-bestseller-lists-following-fxs-love-story-series/) - The definitive biography of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr’s mythologized relationship is back on bestseller lists following FX’s new series “Love Story.” The Ryan Murphy-produced show, which premiered last week, is inspired by the Elizabeth Beller book, which came out in 2024. The book traces Bessette’s life from her upbringing in New
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- [Jesse Malin’s ‘Silver Manhattan’ Off-Broadway Show Tells the Story of His Comeback From a Devastating Stroke, Framed as a Love Letter to New York and Rock and Roll: Theater Review](https://keymarktelevision.com/jesse-malins-silver-manhattan-off-broadway-show-tells-the-story-of-his-comeback-from-a-devastating-stroke-framed-as-a-love-letter-to-new-york-and-rock-and-roll-theater-rev/) - For four decades, Jesse Malin was the music mayor of New York’s East Village. Beginning in the early ‘80s with his teenaged hardcore band Heart Attack through his years with the rock band D-Generation, his solo career and his Coney Island High nightclub, he was never a superstar but was a well-known, well-connected and tireless
- [Liza Minnelli Alleges Oscars Forced Her to Use Wheelchair at 2022 Ceremony With Lady Gaga: ‘Bulls—. I Will Not Be Treated This Way’](https://keymarktelevision.com/liza-minnelli-alleges-oscars-forced-her-to-use-wheelchair-at-2022-ceremony-with-lady-gaga-bulls-i-will-not-be-treated-this-way/) - Liza Minnelli lashes out at the Oscars in her new memoir, “Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!” The “Cabaret” icon presented the Academy Award for best picture alongside Lady Gaga at the 2022 Oscars, but Minnelli appeared somewhat disoriented on stage and stumbled over her words. Gaga notably comforted Minnelli in the moment by telling
- [Convenience Store Horror-Comedy ‘AnyMart’: Director Iwasaki Yusuke Unpacks His Berlinale Debut Film](https://keymarktelevision.com/convenience-store-horror-comedy-anymart-director-iwasaki-yusuke-unpacks-his-berlinale-debut-film/) - What does it take to drain a person of their humanity? According to Iwasaki Yusuke, a convenience store uniform and a morning meeting ritual will do it. That unsettling observation is the foundation of “AnyMart,” his Berlinale Forum debut feature — and one that carries the weight of personal experience. Iwasaki watched it happen to
- [‘Zootopia 2’ Producer Yvett Merino on Box Office Records, Latina Success and Sneaking in References to ‘The Shining’ and ‘Silence of the Lambs’](https://keymarktelevision.com/zootopia-2-producer-yvett-merino-on-box-office-records-latina-success-and-sneaking-in-references-to-the-shining-and-silence-of-the-lambs/) - “Zootopia 2” producer Yvett Merino had an unconventional start at the Walt Disney Company. She wasn’t in storyboard rooms or art school corridors, but rather in the back halls of the studio, temping and learning the company from the inside out, one unglamorous job at a time. In a business that loves a great origin
- [NBC’s Fast-Paced ‘Gold Zone’ Conjures Visions of Quick-Hit TV Viewing Across Sports, News, Debates](https://keymarktelevision.com/nbcs-fast-paced-gold-zone-conjures-visions-of-quick-hit-tv-viewing-across-sports-news-debates/) - STAMFORD, Conn. — Chloe Kim, Jordan Stolz and Elizabeth Lemley trained hard to get to the 2026 Winter Olympics. So too have Andrew Siciliano and Scott Hanson — even though much of their work does not take place anywhere near ice or snow. On one recent Sunday afternoon, Siciliano was tucked away in a corner
- [Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin Set as First Presenters for 98th Oscars](https://keymarktelevision.com/adrien-brody-mikey-madison-zoe-saldana-and-kieran-culkin-set-as-first-presenters-for-98th-oscars/) - Last year’s Oscar acting winners — Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña — will return to the 98th Academy Awards to present trophies to the next wave of victors. Raj Kapoor, the show’s executive producer and showrunner, and Katy Mullan, an executive producer, announced the quartet as the first official presenters to
- [Steven Spielberg Joins SXSW Lineup for Keynote Conversation](https://keymarktelevision.com/steven-spielberg-joins-sxsw-lineup-for-keynote-conversation/) - Steven Spielberg is heading to Austin, Texas, for this year’s South by Southwest as a keynote speaker for the festival’s landmark 40th anniversary. At SXSW, the storied filmmaker will discuss his legendary body of work — from “Jaws” and “E.T.” to the Indiana Jones and “Jurassic Park” movies to “Schindler’s List” and “Saving Private Ryan,”
- [Country Singer Riley Green Joins ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/country-singer-riley-green-joins-yellowstone-spinoff-marshals-exclusive/) - CMA and ACM Award winner Riley Green is heading to Montana. The singer will guest star in the upcoming “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Marshals,” appearing in multiple episodes. “I’m so excited to be joining the cast of Marshals. Being on set with my buddy Luke Grimes made the experience even more memorable,” Green says in a statement.
- [‘A New Dawn’: Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya Talks About His One-of-a-Kind Japanese-French Anime Berlin Golden Bear Contender](https://keymarktelevision.com/a-new-dawn-director-yoshitoshi-shinomiya-talks-about-his-one-of-a-kind-japanese-french-anime-berlin-golden-bear-contender/) - It all starts with a line. In “A New Dawn,” Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s directorial debut feature world premiering at the Berlinale as part of the main competition, animation is born out of its very essence: swift lines and bold brush strokes leaping through the screen, echoing the fireworks that Obinata firework factory created for decades. Now
- [Devon Sawa Joins Disney Series ‘Coven Academy’](https://keymarktelevision.com/devon-sawa-joins-disney-series-coven-academy/) - Devon Sawa is set to guest star in the upcoming Disney series “Coven Academy.” The show, which was greenlit in August 2025, is expected to debut on Disney Channel and Disney+ sometime in 2026, though an exact premiere date has yet to be set. The show takes place in New Orleans. Per the official logline,
- [‘The Valley’ Sets Jax Taylor-Less Season 3 Return and Unveils Trailer — Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz Join Cast Full-Time ](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-valley-sets-jax-taylor-less-season-3-return-and-unveils-trailer-lala-kent-and-tom-schwartz-join-cast-full-time/) - Bravoholics rejoice: “The Valley” will return for its third season on April 1. And this time around, fans can expect to see two very familiar full-time faces on their screens: “Vanderpump Rules” alums Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz. From babies to breakups, there’s a whole lot of change — and, as always, drama — going
- [Viola Davis Makes Literary Debut With New Courtroom Drama Novel ‘Judge Stone’](https://keymarktelevision.com/viola-davis-makes-literary-debut-with-new-courtroom-drama-novel-judge-stone/) - Viola Davis is adding novelist to her impressive resume with the upcoming release of “Judge Stone,” a courtroom thriller she co-wrote with perennial bestseller James Patterson. The book — set to hit shelves on March 9 — marks Davis’s first full foray into adult fiction. Published by Little, Brown and Company, “Judge Stone” centers on
- [Academy Sci-Tech Awards Announce 27 Recipients From DreamWorks to Sony Pictures Innovators](https://keymarktelevision.com/academy-sci-tech-awards-announce-27-recipients-from-dreamworks-to-sony-pictures-innovators/) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 15 scientific and technical achievements, represented by 27 individual recipients, will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony April 28 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Developers behind advancements ranging from safer practical effects and layered shading systems to dialogue restoration
- [Miley Cyrus to Return for ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,’ March Release Set on Disney+](https://keymarktelevision.com/miley-cyrus-to-return-for-hannah-montana-20th-anniversary-special-march-release-set-on-disney/) - Miley Cyrus is returning to her Disney roots, with the celebrated singer officially set to take part in the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” on Disney+. ‘“Hannah Montana’ will always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of
- [Martin Scorsese Joins ‘Star Wars’ for ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Voice Role](https://keymarktelevision.com/martin-scorsese-joins-star-wars-for-mandalorian-and-grogu-voice-role/) - Martin Scorsese is venturing to a galaxy far, far away. The legendary director has a voice role in this summer’s “Star Wars” tentpole “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” A continuation of the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” the movie follows Din Djarin (aka Mando) and Grogu (né the Child né Baby Yoda) as they navigate a
- [Ethan Hawke on if Stars Should Speak Out About Politics: ‘The Last Place You Probably Want to Look’ Is a ‘Bunch of Jet-Lagged, Drunk Artists’](https://keymarktelevision.com/ethan-hawke-on-if-stars-should-speak-out-about-politics-the-last-place-you-probably-want-to-look-is-a-bunch-of-jet-lagged-drunk-artists/) - Ethan Hawke weighed in on the current political debate at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, pointing out that “jet-lagged, drunk artists” may not be the best people to look to for guidance. During the press conference for his new historical drama “The Weight,” the Oscar-nominated actor was asked his position on the responsibility of big
- [Beach Boys ‘We Gotta Groove’ Boxed Set Revives Cult Love for Classic ‘Love You’ Album: Producers and Engineers Tell What Went Down in the ‘Brian’s Back’ Era](https://keymarktelevision.com/beach-boys-we-gotta-groove-boxed-set-revives-cult-love-for-classic-love-you-album-producers-and-engineers-tell-what-went-down-in-the-brians-back/) - Any new boxed set in the series of Beach Boys compendiums that have been released sequentially over the years has been highly anticipated by hardcore fans. Now, with the newly released “We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years,” the band’s mid-1970s archives are being explored in a 3-CD, 3-LP set, which delves into a period
- [France’s Canal+ Hosts ‘Cinema for Peace’ Broadcast Event With ‘Les Enfants de Gaza’ and Live Debate](https://keymarktelevision.com/frances-canal-hosts-cinema-for-peace-broadcast-event-with-les-enfants-de-gaza-and-live-debate/) - French pay TV channel Canal+ will be hosting a Cinema for Peace broadcast event on primetime Tuesday evening (Feb. 17), kicking off with Loris Lai’s “Les Enfants de Gaza: Les Vagues de la Liberté” (“How Kids Roll”), followed by a live debate with the film’s two leads. Directed by Loris Lai and adapted from a
- [‘Joe’s College Road Trip’ Review: Tyler Perry Lets Out His Inner Bad Grandpa in a Hilariously Profane Buddy Comedy](https://keymarktelevision.com/joes-college-road-trip-review-tyler-perry-lets-out-his-inner-bad-grandpa-in-a-hilariously-profane-buddy-comedy/) - Perry’s performance is a spectacular piece of high-wire burlesque. There’s an extraordinary spontaneity to it. The outrages just keep spilling of him, to the point that you realize this is Tyler Perry’s id run wild. He never lets up, never softens the character, never backs down from Joe’s commitment to his mad-dog pimp’s vision of
- [Robert Duvall, Star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘The Great Santini,’ Dies at 95](https://keymarktelevision.com/robert-duvall-star-of-the-godfather-and-the-great-santini-dies-at-95/) - Robert Duvall, who won an Oscar for “Tender Mercies” and was nominated for his roles in films including “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” and “The Great Santini,” has died. He was 95. Duvall’s death was announced on Facebook via a statement from his wife, Luciana Duvall. “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one
- [Faraz Shariat’s Thriller ‘Prosecution’ Sells to Memento in France Following World Premiere in the Berlinale’s Panorama Section (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/faraz-shariats-thriller-prosecution-sells-to-memento-in-france-following-world-premiere-in-the-berlinales-panorama-section-exclusive/) - Faraz Shariat’s thriller “Prosecution,” which had its world premiere in the Berlinale’s Panorama section, has been sold to Memento in France. New Europe Film Sales is handling world sales. The film centers on young prosecutor Seyo Kim, who is determined to confront far-right violence in eastern Germany. But when she herself becomes a target –
- [Apple Podcasts Is Launching New Video Features, Looking to Keep Pace With YouTube and Spotify](https://keymarktelevision.com/apple-podcasts-is-launching-new-video-features-looking-to-keep-pace-with-youtube-and-spotify/) - Apple Podcasts is finally giving video a full embrace. The tech giant, which pioneered the podcast audio format and helped popularize it, has faced stepped-up competition from video podcast viewing on YouTube and Spotify. On Monday, Apple said it will bring “advanced video capabilities” to Apple Podcasts this spring. Those will be available on iPhone,
- [‘At the Sea’ Review: Amy Adams’ Commitment Can’t Save a Recovery Drama as Immediately Forgettable as Its Title](https://keymarktelevision.com/at-the-sea-review-amy-adams-commitment-cant-save-a-recovery-drama-as-immediately-forgettable-as-its-title/) - Drop the definite article and you have a more apt title for “At the Sea,” a drab and laborious recovery drama with a mystifying amount of major-league talent behind it. The second English-language feature from Hungarian virtuoso Kornél Mundruczó, it promises on paper a similarly potent female character study to his first: 2020’s “Pieces of
- [Director Hanna Bergholm and Star Seidi Haarla Talk Berlinale Shocker ‘Nightborn’: ‘We Were Dead Serious While Making It’](https://keymarktelevision.com/director-hanna-bergholm-and-star-seidi-haarla-talk-berlinale-shocker-nightborn-we-were-dead-serious-while-making-it/) - Hanna Bergholm’s Finnish chiller “Nightborn” shook up Berlinale’s competition, with some viewers laughing during its violent scenes. But its star, Seidi Haarla, isn’t laughing. “We were dead serious while making it,” she tells Variety. Haarla plays Saga, who moves with her British husband, Jon (“Harry Potter” alumnus Rupert Grint), to a house surrounded by a Finnish
- [Taiwan Prison Drama ‘Sunshine Women’s Choir’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Local Film Ever](https://keymarktelevision.com/taiwan-prison-drama-sunshine-womens-choir-becomes-highest-grossing-local-film-ever/) - Taiwanese prison drama “Sunshine Women’s Choir” has become the highest-grossing local film in Taiwan’s box-office history, surpassing NT$545 million ($17.3 million) on Feb. 14 and dethroning the previous record-holder “Cape No. 7” (2008). The drama follows a baby girl born inside a women’s prison, welcomed by four inmates each carrying painful pasts. When a rebellious
- [German Animation Showcase at EFM Pitch Sessions Celebrates Kids Fare, Teases Bovine-Pantherine Love, New Struwwelpeter, Life as a Kalashnikov](https://keymarktelevision.com/german-animation-showcase-at-efm-pitch-sessions-celebrates-kids-fare-teases-bovine-pantherine-love-new-struwwelpeter-life-as-a-kalashnikov/) - Berlin’s EFM Animation Days industry showcase presented a selection of eight German animation projects on Friday in a lively pitching session that offered a wide range of family-friendly and darker, adult-themed fare. Projects included modern twists on such classics as Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” and “Der Struwwelpeter,” by German psychiatrist Heinrich Hoffmann, as well
- [Madrid Launches Berlin Networking Event, Aims to Strengthen International Positioning as Production Hub](https://keymarktelevision.com/madrid-launches-berlin-networking-event-aims-to-strengthen-international-positioning-as-production-hub/) - Spain’s muscular presence at this year’s Berlinale and European Film Market was bolstered on Saturday with an inaugural presentation and networking event organized by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster in collaboration with the Madrid Film Office and Film Madrid Region. The Madrid delegation has a packed schedule of activities in Berlin under the “Madrid Make
- [Berlin Selection ‘Light Pillar’ Unveils New Clip (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/berlin-selection-light-pillar-unveils-new-clip-exclusive/) - Variety is exclusively unveiling a new clip from “Light Pillar,” the feature debut from Chinese writer-director Xu Zao, which is in the Berlin Film Festival’s Perspectives section. Dubai-based company Cercamon recently acquired worldwide sales rights to the production, which screens in competition for the best first feature award in the strand. “Light Pillar” follows a
- [Ursula Corberó Set to Star in Jaume Balagueró’s Next Feature, and Other Highlights at Berlin’s Spanish Producers Showcase (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/ursula-corbero-set-to-star-in-jaume-balagueros-next-feature-and-other-highlights-at-berlins-spanish-producers-showcase-exclusive/) - Úrsula Corberó, the breakout star of Netflix’s “Money Heist,” is set to topline Spanish horror maestro Jaume Balagueró’s next feature, “There’s Someone in the Garden” (“Hay alguien en el jardín”), produced by Kowalski Films, one of the Spanish companies pitching at the Spanish Producers Showcase at Berlin’s European Film Market on Saturday. A second key
- [Chile’s Maite Alberdi Re-Visits the Docu-Fiction Format in ‘A Child of My Own’](https://keymarktelevision.com/chiles-maite-alberdi-re-visits-the-docu-fiction-format-in-a-child-of-my-own/) - Chile’s much-lauded documentarian Maite Alberdi, after making her first fiction feature “In Her Place,” has returned to her roots with her latest opus, “A Child of My Own” (“Un hijo propio”). Not unlike her Oscar-nominated “The Mole Agent,” Alberdi toys with the docu-fiction hybrid format, but in “Child,” she also breaks the fourth wall in
- [‘Sholay’ Studio Sippy Films Maps Character IP Rollout Across Animation, Microdramas, Gaming (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/sholay-studio-sippy-films-maps-character-ip-rollout-across-animation-microdramas-gaming-exclusive/) - India’s Sippy Films is rolling out its legacy IPs including “Sholay” and “Shaan” across animation, microdramas, gaming and merchandising in a multi-format strategy backed by investor Kuberans Tech Ventures, custodian Shehzad Sippy and Kuberans director Jeet Wagh tell Variety. The approach draws from Western character IP models and Japanese anime’s cross-platform playbook, targeting younger audiences
- [Same-Sex Japanese Dating Reality Show ‘The Boyfriend’ Leads Netflix Japan’s Unscripted Global Push](https://keymarktelevision.com/same-sex-japanese-dating-reality-show-the-boyfriend-leads-netflix-japans-unscripted-global-push/) - The breakout success of LGBTQ+ dating series “The Boyfriend” has turbocharged Netflix’s Japanese unscripted slate, with Ota Dai, who oversees the streamer’s Japan unscripted division, crediting a deliberate rejection of conventional reality television formulas for its unexpected international resonance. The expanded slate now includes renewed series “Badly In Love,” which hit No. 8 on Netflix’s
- [Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Vladyslav Heraskevych Loses Appeal in Olympic ‘Helmet of Memory’ Dispute](https://keymarktelevision.com/ukrainian-skeleton-racer-vladyslav-heraskevych-loses-appeal-in-olympic-helmet-of-memory-dispute/) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s appeal against his disqualification from the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, upholding a ruling that barred him from competing over a helmet honoring victims of Russia’s invasion. CAS said Olympic neutrality rules “reasonably balance” athletes’ freedom of expression with the need to maintain
- [‘Yellow Letters’ Director İlker Çatak on Political Repression of Artists: ‘You Have It in the U.S. Too. Look at What Happened to Jimmy Kimmel!’](https://keymarktelevision.com/yellow-letters-director-ilker-catak-on-political-repression-of-artists-you-have-it-in-the-u-s-too-look-at-what-happened-to-jimmy-kimmel/) - İlker Çatak, who was born in Berlin to Turkish parents, is back at the Berlinale with “Yellow Letters,” which unlike his last film — the Oscar-nominated Germany-set “The Teachers’ Lounge” — takes place entirely amid political repression in Turkey, even though it was shot in Germany. The timely political drama stars Turkish actors Özgü Namal
- [‘Sunny Dancer’: How Rising Filmmaker George Jaques Charmed Neil Patrick Harris, Bella Ramsey, Este Haim and James Blunt Into Joining His ‘F—ing Crazy’ Teen Cancer Comedy](https://keymarktelevision.com/sunny-dancer-how-rising-filmmaker-george-jaques-charmed-neil-patrick-harris-bella-ramsey-este-haim-and-james-blunt-into-joining-his-f-ing-crazy-teen-canc/) - There aren’t many movies merrily described by their writer/director as the “most naughty, feral, fucking crazy ensemble film about a group of kids in remission who go to a summer camp and all they want to do is takes loads of drugs and have a fun time.” But then there aren’t many filmmakers like 25-year-old
- [Prada Foundation Unveils First Supported Films Including New Works From Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Corneliu Porumboiu, Tatiana Huezo](https://keymarktelevision.com/prada-foundation-unveils-first-supported-films-including-new-works-from-apichatpong-weerasethakul-corneliu-porumboiu-tatiana-huezo/) - New works from name auteurs including “Tropical Malady” helmer Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Romania’s Corneliu Porumboiu, and Mexico’s Tatiana Huezo are among the 14-title first batch of features selected to benefit from the newly launched Fondazione Prada Film Fund. The Prada Foundation film fund, whose top executives are attending the Berlinale, was officially launched last year at
- [Berlin Title ‘Our Secret’ Launches Trailer, as Director Grace Passô Talks Desire to ‘Introduce New Dimension of Black Brazilian Lives on Screen’ (EXCLUSIVE) ](https://keymarktelevision.com/berlin-title-our-secret-launches-trailer-as-director-grace-passo-talks-desire-to-introduce-new-dimension-of-black-brazilian-lives-on-screen-exclusive/) - Grace Passô is a creative fueled by exploring the malleability of form. The actor, director and playwright adapted her own play into her feature debut “Our Secret,” premiering in Berlin seven years after her medium-length film “Dazed Flesh” — also adapted from the stage — played at the same festival. “Our Secret” is set in
- [Black Mandala, Red Owl Set Eight Genre Titles for EFM (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/black-mandala-red-owl-set-eight-genre-titles-for-efm-exclusive/) - Black Mandala Films and Red Owl Films are loading up for Berlin’s European Film Market with eight genre titles spanning Lovecraftian horror, queer mockumentary and an award-winning Ecuadorian fantasy. The slate includes several market premieres alongside recent acquisitions and festival selections. Black Mandala’s lineup includes “The Behemoth,” a supernatural horror film from director Kai E.
- [‘Highguard’ Developer Wildlight Entertainment Lays Off Multiple Staffers Less Than a Month After New Game’s Launch](https://keymarktelevision.com/highguard-developer-wildlight-entertainment-lays-off-multiple-staffers-less-than-a-month-after-new-games-launch/) - “Highguard” maker Wildlight Entertainment has laid off multiple members of its staff less than a month after the release of its debut video game. “Today we made an incredibly difficult decision to part ways with a number of our team members while keeping a core group of developers to continue innovating on and supporting the
- [‘Queen of the South’ Producer Mark Valadez to Showrun ’80s Music Drama ‘Those Little White Lines’ (EXCLUSIVE)](https://keymarktelevision.com/queen-of-the-south-producer-mark-valadez-to-showrun-80s-music-drama-those-little-white-lines-exclusive/) - Mark Valadez, who served as a writer-producer on “Queen of the South,” will lead “Those Little White Lines” as showrunner, a new series being developed by Brisbane’s Red Empire Productions and Organic Media Group, based in Taipei and Los Angeles. The drama draws from an autobiographical novel by Kaz Piper, a former rock-era insider, centering
- [HGTV Cancels ‘Rehab Addict’ After Host Nicole Curtis Used Racial Slur During Filming](https://keymarktelevision.com/hgtv-cancels-rehab-addict-after-host-nicole-curtis-used-racial-slur-during-filming/) - HGTV has ended its long-running home restoration series “Rehab Addict” after star Nicole Curtis was caught using a racial slur during filming. “HGTV was recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of ‘Rehab Addict,’” the network told Variety in a statement. “Not only is language like this hurtful and disappointing
- [‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identity of Owl: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume](https://keymarktelevision.com/the-masked-singer-reveals-the-identity-of-owl-here-is-the-celebrity-under-the-costume/) - SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 6 of “The Masked Singer,” “Twilight Night,” which aired Feb. 11 on Fox. This week’s “The Masked Singer” reveal may have left Billy Ray Cyrus with an achy breaky heart. The country singer, who also hit No. 1 with Lil Nas X on “Old Town Road,” was
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- [Inside the Oscars Luncheon: Ryan Coogler’s Big Moment, a Buckley–Byrne Hug, and Emma Stone and Timothée Chalamet Holding It Down at Table 3](https://keymarktelevision.com/inside-the-oscars-luncheon-ryan-cooglers-big-moment-a-buckley-byrne-hug-and-emma-stone-and-timothee-chalamet-holding-it-down-at-table-3/) - This year’s nominees for the 98th Academy Awards gathered under one roof Tuesday afternoon for the annual Oscars luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel — a rare pause in the relentless awards-season sprint where competitors became colleagues and rivals turned conversationalists. It is, in many ways, the last truly “happy” day of the season. Everyone
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- [Love Letter: Conspiracy Theory Becomes a Special Note to Jazz](https://keymarktelevision.com/news/love-letter-conspiracy-theory-becomes-a-special-note-to-jazz/) - For Immediate Release Dallas, Texas - 4/29/2026 - There are artists who perform, and there are artists who communicate. Althea Rene has built a career on the latter, crafting music that speaks with clarity, intention, and pure soul. Her latest release continues that legacy. It also refines and expands it into something notably deeper. Her
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- [Heidi Tann Wins Indie Soul Award for Best Smooth Jazz Single](https://keymarktelevision.com/news/heidi-tann-wins-indie-soul-award-for-best-smooth-jazz-single/) - Singer-songwriter Heidi Tann has received the Indie Soul Award for Best Smooth Jazz Single of the Year in 2025 for her original composition, “You’re The Best Thing,” marking a significant milestone in her growing presence within the contemporary jazz landscape. Known for her silky-smooth voice, un-duplicatable and distinctive, this award matches that distinction. The award
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- [KEM and Boney James Unite on “Give My Love to You,” Continuing a Legacy of Emotional Clarity](https://keymarktelevision.com/news/kem-and-boney-james-unite-on-give-my-love-to-you-continuing-a-legacy-of-emotional-clarity/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In 2003, long before streaming defined discovery, KEM’s music cut through by delivering something increasingly rare: clarity of message. His work was not driven by novelty or production trends, but by emotional truth and music that spoke directly to lived experience and personal transformation. Songs such as “A Matter of Time,” anchored
- [Peter White: The Art of Holding Back](https://keymarktelevision.com/news/peter-white-the-art-of-holding-back/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dallas, Texas - January 2, 2026 - Why one of contemporary music’s most expressive guitarists believes space—not speed—is the soul of artistry. In this exclusive interview on The Paula Atherton Show, Peter White gave powerful insight into the mind of a musical genius. For Peter White, the secret to a lifetime in
- [Paula Atherton Releases New Single “Make It Happen,” Reinforcing Her Status as Modern Jazz Royalty](https://keymarktelevision.com/news/paula-atherton-releases-new-single-make-it-happen-reinforcing-her-status-as-modern-jazz-royalty/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS, TX — Acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Paula Atherton marks a powerful new chapter in her career with the release of her latest single, Make It Happen, a high-energy, horn-driven track that underscores her enduring influence and authority in contemporary jazz. Produced by two-time Grammy Award winner Greg Manning and co-written
- [The Stage Is Set: Nick Stefanacci Steps Into a New Era of Smooth Jazz Artistry](https://keymarktelevision.com/news/the-stage-is-set-nick-stefanacci-steps-into-a-new-era-of-smooth-jazz-artistry/) - For Immediate Release DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2026 /KeymarkTelevision.com/ -- Nick Stefanacci is no stranger to major stages, global audiences, or artistic excellence. With a career that began at age 10 and expanded across pop, jazz, soul, and contemporary genres, Stefanacci has spent more than two decades building a résumé that few artists achieve
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- [WaKaNa: A Global Smooth Jazz Force Ascending with New Hit Single “After Hours”](https://keymarktelevision.com/news/wakana-inamura-a-global-smooth-jazz-force-ascending-with-new-hit-single-after-hours/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dallas, Texas - January 31, 2026 - WaKaNa Inamura is known as one of Japan’s most respected saxophonists and is rapidly emerging as a global smooth jazz star whose voice resonates across borders, cultures, and charts. With the release of her latest single, “After Hours,” WaKaNa confirms what audiences and industry leaders
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