Awards Season
Actor Awards predictions and key races to watch ahead of the Oscars
A concise guide to the Actor Awards nominees, the contests that might alter Academy momentum, and the leading predictions from…
Sondra Lee obituary: Broadway’s original Tiger Lily and Hello, Dolly! alum remembered
Sondra Lee, celebrated for originating Tiger Lily in Peter Pan and Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly!, built a multi-decade career as a performer, consultant and coach to generations of actors
How the Netflix–Warner Bros. deal triggered a DOJ probe and a Paramount counterattack
As Netflix pursues Warner Bros. Discovery, the Department of Justice issued a civil investigative demand, multiple Republican attorneys general warned of market concentration, and Paramount raised its bid in a volatile bidding war
WGA West staff strike puts 2026 Writers Guild Awards at risk and clouds MBA talks
WGA West staff have walked out over unfair labor practice claims, raising the prospect that the 2026 Writers Guild Awards could be canceled and that upcoming studio talks may be affected
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Taylor Tomlinson on Prodigal Daughter, church comedy and quitting late night
Taylor Tomlinson balances affection and critique in her new Netflix hour, revisits church comedy roots and explains why she left a late-night gig to protect her health and craft
Could Netflix outbid Paramount for Warner Bros. Discovery and at what cost?
An industry showdown between Netflix and Paramount over Warner Bros. Discovery raises questions about how high bids can go, the role of synergies and the weight of antitrust scrutiny
Sheridan Smith headlines Tony Schumacher’s Liverpool crime drama The Cage
Sheridan Smith joins Tony Schumacher and Element Pictures for The Cage, a Liverpool-set crime thriller mixing family stakes with high-risk heists
Late-night hosts blast Trump after 108-minute State of the Union address
Late-night hosts including Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert dissected Donald Trump’s Feb. 24 State of the Union, calling the 108-minute address incoherent and warning about its implications
Damson Idris joins Formula 1 as global brand ambassador
Damson Idris, who co-starred with Brad Pitt in F1: The Movie, has been appointed as Formula 1 global ambassador to help bridge the sport and popular culture
How Foreign Travel celebrates the transformative power of reading
A Berlinale review that highlights how Ted Fendt’s Foreign Travel uses books and Berlin streets to illuminate the transformative power of reading
Berlinale spotlight: Foreign Travel and the transformative power of books
A Berlinale feature that follows characters who travel mentally through literature, demonstrating how reading reshapes identity and everyday life in Berlin
How Foreign Travel transforms readers through Anna Maria Ortese
A Berlin-set film that follows Leonie and her friends as they live through the unsettling pleasures of reading Anna Maria Ortese, inviting viewers to share in the intimate work of meaning-making
La complessità dei legami familiari: tra memoria e identità
Un’analisi profonda delle relazioni familiari attraverso la lente del cinema contemporaneo
Why Cassie Lang changed actors three times in the MCU
A clear look at the reasons behind Cassie Lang’s multiple recastings in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what it means for the character’s future
Marvel’s Wolverine release date revealed: fans react to Insomniac’s September 15, 2026 announcement
Insomniac Games announced a September 15, 2026 release for Marvel’s Wolverine, sparking strong fan reaction and renewed discussion about the studio’s track record and future projects
How BAFTA and the BBC handled an involuntary slur at the film awards
A Tourette’s campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur at the BAFTA Film Awards; the BBC and BAFTA apologized, the clip was removed from iPlayer, and questions remain about seating, editing and accountability
Christopher McQuarrie, Aliens and Star Trek among honorees at the 53rd Saturn Awards
The 53rd Saturn Awards will present special honors to Christopher McQuarrie, James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd for Aliens, Star Trek and Titus Welliver, with the ceremony streaming live on SaturnAwards.TV
Netflix’s Reality Check leads streaming with revealing look at America’s Next Top Model
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model reached 14.2 million views in its first week on Netflix, combining interviews with Tyra Banks and former contestants to revisit the series’ controversies and cultural impact
Netflix to screen One Piece season 2 episodes in cinemas ahead of streaming release
Netflix will present the first two episodes of One Piece season 2 in select cinemas on March 10, with North American tickets available beginning Feb. 26
Controversy at Berlinale: Yellow Letters reviewed amid criticism over Gaza silence
A review of Yellow Letters paired with the controversy surrounding the Berlin Film Festival’s response to Gaza and comments from jury members
How Yellow Letters and festival politics shaped the 2026 Berlinale conversation
At the 2026 Berlinale the Golden Bear for Yellow Letters highlighted the festival’s enduring role as a political stage while prompting heated discussion about free expression, institutional caution and the limits of protest
Amici miei: un viaggio tra mito e realtà nel cinema italiano
Esploriamo il significato profondo di Amici miei e il suo lascito nel cinema.
How the MCU can regain momentum by focusing on character and stakes
A clear argument for the MCU to prioritize personal stakes and tighter storytelling to rebuild audience trust and excitement
Why Sara Mitich moved from Airiam to Nilsson on Star Trek: Discovery
Sara Mitich reveals why she left Airiam’s prosthetics behind to play Nilsson, how the switch unfolded on set, and what followed after Discovery
Original family films rebound as GOAT tops a quiet box office
GOAT’s sustained audience and modest weekend drop point to renewed appetite for family films, while new releases underperform and the market waits for bigger tentpoles
Paramount president Jeff Shell responds to threatened lawsuit over alleged disclosure
Jeff Shell says he will vigorously rebut a threatened complaint alleging improper disclosure of confidential information as Paramount moves ahead with an internal investigation