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Rising screen star Deba Hekmat, who caught the eye of critics for her first lead role in buzzy British indie drama “Last Swim,” has signed with Olivia Bell Management in the U.K. The Kurdish-British model, actress and writer — who was born in Iran but moved to the U.K. as a child — received acclaim for her […]

“Fate: The Winx Saga” star Hannah van der Westhuysen will make their directorial debut with the short film “Peter,” starring “We Live in Time” breakout Lee Braithwaite. Written by van der Westhuysen and produced by the Oscar-winning Slick Films (“The Silent Child”) and “Sex Education” actor George Somner’s 13:8 Films, “Peter” follows Elliott (Braithwaite), a […]

It’s Amy Sherman-Palladino’s world and we’re all just watching it. Or at least that was the premise of the PaleyFest L.A. panel that looked back on the prolific TV creator’s hit shows, “Gilmore Girls” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and previewed her new ballet comedy “Étoile.” Sherman-Palladino was greeted by a roar of applause and […]

ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in indie Moonage Pictures, the production banner behind Netflix hit “The Gentlemen” and teen thriller “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.” Founded in 2018 by industry veterans Will Gould, Matthew Read and Frith Tiplady, Moonage has quickly established itself as a go-to shop for original, high-end drama with […]

Korean medical thriller “Hyper Knife” has emerged as Disney+’s most-viewed Korean premiere globally in 2025, the streamer revealed Tuesday. The series, which debuted with two episodes on March 19, has reached this milestone less than two weeks after its launch, with the ranking based on seven days of streaming data. The Park Eunbin and Sul […]

Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM continues to make significant strides on the international stage following its trio of nominations at the Banff Rockie Awards 2025, which further cement its position as a global content juggernaut. The Banff World Media Festival has named Korea as its inaugural Country of Honor for the 2025 edition. Building on the momentum created by […]

Pakistan superstar Fawad Khan and Bollywood star Vaani Kapoor‘s romantic comedy “Abir Gulaal” has set a release date and unveiled a teaser. “This heartwarming tale unfolds in the picturesque streets of London, weaving a love story filled with unexpected turns, tender moments, and pure magic. Audiences can expect a delightful blend of laughter, tender moments, and the undeniable […]

“Las Culturistas” hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers and “Saturday Night Live’s” Ego Nwodim were among the winners of the fifth annual Ambies, the kudos handed out by The Podcast Academy to recognize audio entertainment. Wondery, Audible, iHeart Media, Audacy, NPR, the CBC, Pineapple Street Studios, Higher Ground Productions and Crooked Media led the platforms […]

On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for flirting with the possibility of running for a third term. Stewart opened the segment by saying he wanted to “check in on our good friend Democracy,” which itself has become a political buzz word as Trump looks to increase […]

Bob Odenkirk has, in recent years, been best-known for the role of Jimmy McGill, a desperate lawyer constantly attempting to find an advantage — ethics be damned — on TV’s “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.” Little wonder, then, that he is among the actors doing excellent work in Broadway’s new revival of “Glengarry Glen […]