Sony Buys Majority Stake in ‘Peanuts’ for $457M
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Sony is becoming the majority owner of Peanuts, raising its stake to 80% through a $457.2M deal.
The Schulz family keeps 20% ownership, preserving creative...
Netflix Renews ‘Last Samurai Standing’ for Season 2
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Netflix has officially renewed Last Samurai Standing for Season 2, continuing the Japanese period-action hit after a breakout debut.
The series ranked in the Top...
David Letterman’s ‘My Next Guest’ Season 6 Is Streaming Now
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Netflix has released Season 6 of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman after a standalone Adam Sandler special that dropped on...
Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount Skydance’s Hostile Takeover
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is urging shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid, calling it “illusory” and not a “Superior Proposal.”
WBD says the Paramount...
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Gets Franchise’s Lowest Reviews Yet
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Avatar: Fire and Ash opened to a 71% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it the lowest-rated Avatar film so far.
Critics praised the Ash People introduction...
HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Trailer Teases a Fourth of July Crisis (VIDEO)
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The Pitt Season 2 premieres January 8, 2026 on HBO Max (Max)—and the entire season unfolds over one nonstop Fourth of July shift.
Noah Wyle’s...
Horror Feature Film Casting Call in Clio, CA (Paid Background)
Key Takeaways
Horror feature film now casting paid background actors in Clio (Plumas County), California
Seeking working-class small-town types: neighbors, EMTs, local workers
Ages 25–50, all genders...
Los Angeles Casting Call: $400/Day Day Players & Supporting Roles
Key Takeaways
Non-union TV/film production casting in Los Angeles, CA
Hiring day players and supporting actors for scripted scenes
Ages 28–70, all looks encouraged
Pay ranges from $170–$400...
$2,600 Austin Kids Commercial Casting Call Ages 5–16
Key Takeaways
Now casting kids ages 5–16 for a youth investment account commercial
Pays $2,600 per child (plus a paid fitting rate set by production)
Local hire...
Netflix’s “Don’t Ever Wonder” Casting Call for 1990s Bar Scene
Key Takeaways
Netflix feature film “Don’t Ever Wonder” is casting background actors
Seeking Black and Latino talent to portray 1990s bar patrons
Filming takes place in New...
$2,100 Walmart Soccer Commercial Casting Call in Los Angeles
Key Takeaways
Walmart is casting real soccer fans, skilled players, kids, and talent with disabilities for a paid commercial
Pays $650 session fee + $1,500 buyout...
Tom Cruise and Iñárritu’s “Digger” Sets October 2026 Release
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Digger is officially set for a global theatrical release on October 2, 2026, positioning it in the heart of fall movie season.
The film pairs...
Simu Liu Says Hollywood Is Harder for Non-White Actors
Key takeaways (read this first)
Simu Liu says building a long career in Hollywood is harder when you’re not white—and he still feels an “uphill...
Gwyneth Paltrow Says She Was “Petrified” to Return to Film
Key takeaways
Gwyneth Paltrow is returning to movie acting after a seven-year hiatus in Marty Supreme.
She admitted she felt “petrified” and questioned whether she...
Bradley Cooper Reportedly Plans to Propose to Gigi Hadid
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Bradley Cooper is reportedly preparing to propose to Gigi Hadid and has allegedly asked her mother, Yolanda Hadid, for permission.
The story claims...
Taylor Swift Donates $1M to AHA After Dad’s Bypass
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Taylor Swift donated $1 million to the American Heart Association (AHA) in honor of her dad, Scott Swift, after his...
Actors Reportedly Consider Boycotting Netflix Deal as SAG-AFTRA Weighs Possible Strike
Actors Reportedly Boycott Netflix Deal as Strike Concerns Grow
Hollywood actors could once again be heading toward labor unrest. According to multiple reports, performers represented...
Athena Studios to Transform Movie Studios to AI Data Centers
Athens, Ga. — When Athena Studios was announced in 2021, local leaders and filmmakers saw it as a turning point. Athens, long known for...
James Ransone, ‘The Wire’ Actor, Dies at 46
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James Ransone, the character actor best known as Ziggy Sobotka on The Wire, has died at 46.
He built a standout career across prestige TV...
Chris Pratt on Faith After Son Jack’s NICU Fight
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Chris Pratt says watching his son Jack “fight for his life” pushed him to recommit to God.
He shared the story in a personal essay,...