Showbiz

Paramount Skydance cancels Star Trek: Starfleet Academy after second season

The cancellation comes as the franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary and executives confirm a forthcoming feature film.

Pakistan Television premieres Charming Beijing series to mark 75 years of diplomacy

The series explores four themes to build cultural connections and has welcomed production teams from 17 countries since its 2019 launch.

Netflix and Hoichoi partner to bring content to Hindi, Tamil and Telugu audiences

The collaboration aims to expand the reach of Bengali-centric stories to broader Indian linguistic markets through licensed programming.

Patakha Pictures marks five years of female filmmaker mentorship programme

The initiative has funded over 75 filmmakers whose works have won more than 22 awards and screened at over 100 festivals worldwide.

Slow Horses Season 6 finale Judgement Day streams on Apple TV

The season concludes with a high-stakes pursuit involving Russian sleeper agents and a shocking poisoning that leaves a lead character collapsed.

New York City hosts first microdrama film festival to showcase vertical content

Brandi Carlile to receive Los Angeles Press Club Visionary Award

The musician will be honoured for her humanitarian efforts, including raising millions for community-based non-profit organisations.

Jon Stewart to host The Daily Show until 2028

The comedian returns to his long-running news satire role as part of a multi-year partnership with Skydance Corp.

Italian content production investment falls to €2 billion for 2025

The decline strains liquidity and limits future investment capacity for all companies, especially smaller producers.

CSS to host sixth annual Teens & Screens Summit in October 2026

The event aims to address the lack of youth consultation in media production by bringing together industry leaders and academic experts.

Tokyo Filmex announces 27th edition dates and competition lineup

The festival features Oscar submissions from Thailand and Nepal alongside several award-winning titles from Venice and other major global film markets.

Danish documentary Father’s House explores radical religious sect abuse and manipulation

The film features actress Trine Dyrholm as Ruth Evensen and follows Camilla, who spent seven years in the sect and founded the NGO-InsideOut.

Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs and replaces chief content officer

The company also cut several high-level creative roles, including the head of film and the director of original series.

Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly reunite for NCIS: Origins series

The prequel series explores a 1993 storyline and a present-day narrative, featuring a crossover with the original NCIS show.

Golden Globes reject Lionsgate bid to enter Michael into comedy categories

The studio's biggest release will instead compete for one of six drama slots as the awards ceremony approaches.

Netflix prioritises monetization and content expansion amid falling viewer engagement

The streaming giant is expanding its ad-supported tier and original programming to counter intense competition and a drop in monthly viewing hours.

Lin-Manuel Miranda announces cast for Broadway production of Warriors

The stage show adapts a 1965 novel and a 1979 action film into a musical following a fictional New York gang.

Evolution Mallorca festival returns for 15th edition in October 2026

The event will relaunch the Evolution Pitch competition, featuring a diverse jury to evaluate new scripts from international filmmakers.

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo opens Jakarta Film Summit 2026

The summit aims to position the Indonesian capital as a regional hub for film production by facilitating co-productions and scouting opportunities.

Film critic Ann Hornaday dies at 66 following glioblastoma battle

The veteran journalist, who served as a critic for several major newspapers, leaves behind a legacy of influential cultural commentary.

Writer Tim O’Donnell dies at 77 after three-year cancer battle

The veteran journalist and Writers Guild of America West board member leaves behind a legacy of news writing and on-air editorials.

Michael biopic crosses $1 billion at worldwide box office

Actor Jaafar Jackson spent two years preparing for the role to surpass the global earnings of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Adam Ciongoli to step down as Fox Corp chief legal officer

The executive will transition into a special advisory role through 2028 while Kristopher Jones takes on new reporting lines.

Talent agencies and production firms form coalition to regulate streaming content

The group seeks to force platforms to purchase more independent content and limit long-term licensing rights to protect smaller creators.