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We have some more casting news for the Young Sheldon spinoff show, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage!

Natasha Lyonne is the latest superstar actor to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The John Wick universe is expanding.

Dune: Prophecy is coming!

Donnie Yen has inked a deal to reprise his role as Caine, the highly skilled, blind assassin introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4, in a new film from Lionsgate set to shoot in Hong Kong next year, the studio announced on Wednesday.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Ozians are putting aside their panic for this one day, to celebrate! The cause for commotion? Universal finally unveiled the first full-length trailer for its adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. The dazzling, more than three-minute-long footage finally captures Ariana Grande‘s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo‘s Elphaba singing two of the show’s anthems, “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.” A prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” recounts the events that happened before Dorothy followed that iconic yellow brick road and Elphaba, ostracized for her green skin, became the Wicked Witch of the West.

Michaela Zee “Terminator Zero” has set its premiere date at Netflix. The eight-episode animated series, which revolves around new characters in the “Terminator” universe, will premiere globally on Aug. 29.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will focus on 'two things' when it begins checking benefit claimants' bank accounts as part of a capped legislative initiative to curb fraud, debt and error.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is back on set!

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” is set to debut on June 26, 2026 in Imax, the second feature in the newly rebooted DC Universe to secure its place on the release calendar, following James Gunn’s “Superman.” The film stars Milly Alcock (“House of the Dragon”) as the titular Girl of Steel, with Craig Gillespie (“Cruella”) directing from a script by Ana Nogueira (“The Vampire Diaries”).

2 min read Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) and Western Sydney University (WSU) have joined forces on a groundbreaking four-year research project to address the long-neglected issue of sexual healthcare for LGBTQA+ individuals with […]

Armed police descended on a street in Glasgow this evening following reports of a 'weapon' inside a property.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The WNBA begins its 28th season tonight with more buzz and interest in the game from casual hoops fans than the league has enjoyed since its launch year in 1997. WNBA insiders and boosters know this is an opportunity to make the most of, especially for the tip-off tonight with a double-header of games that getting an unusually wide platformby airing on ESPN 2 and Disney+.

We’re one day away from the release of Wicked‘s official movie trailer!

Best Friend Forever has acquired international rights of Alireza Khatami’s “The Things You Kill.” The film is in post-production. Khatami is already known for Cannes 2023 Un Certain Regard title “Terrestrial Verses” and “Oblivion Verses,” which was awarded best screenplay in Venice Horizons competition 2017 and won the Fipresci Prize. Le Pacte will release “The Things You Kill” in France.

exact moment it turned 22:22, it's likely you already have a sense of what are. It might sound a little ~ mystical ~ but numerology is actually a rapidly-expanding area of study.

The Office spinoff was officially ordered at Peacock, and we’re now learning of several original cast members who have not been approached, with one shutting the door entirely on appearing.

Naman Ramachandran The Seattle-based Tasveer Film Festival has unveiled several high-profile partner sponsors for its inaugural South Asian film market, ahead of its launch at the Cannes Film Festival. The sponsors include Amazon, NBCUniversal Launch, Film Companion, credit union BECU, civil liberties organization ACLUWA, University of Washington South Asia Center and Bully Media. The newly rechristened Tasveer Film Festival & Market will take place Oct.

Gok Wan has been flooded with support after he confirmed the death of his best friend. The This Morning star said he couldn't prepare for the 'overwhelming pain' he now feels following his friend Ali's death from cancer.

The Court of Appeal has refused to alter the sentence of a man who killed three people in Nottingham last summer.

Meghan Markle has been bestowed with a fresh two-word moniker as her 'mini royal tour' with Prince Harry appeared to be centred around her, reports suggest.

New rules laid out by the DWP for Universal Credit claimants have come into play today following their launch yesterday (Monday, May 13).

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Veteran Asian executive Buddy Marini has been appointed GM of Warner Bros. Discovery in Japan.The role covers all operations in Japan including home entertainment, digital & TV licensing, consumer products, anime production, franchise and pay-TV networks, but excluding theatrical and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo: The Making of Harry Potter business. Marini joins WBD with 25+ years’ experience in leadership across media and technology companies in Japan, China and the U.S.

Fox has released trailers for several of its new series for the 2024-25 broadcast season — dramas Rescue: HI-Surf, Murder In A Small Town and Doc, and animated comedy series Universal Basic Guys. You can read about each and watch below.

A new Wicked movie featurette was released by Universal Pictures today, and it has new footage from the movie, plus, the emotional moments that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo found out they’d be portraying Glinda and Elphaba, respectively.

Fresh from skewering his employer, Seth Meyers has been rewarded with a new contract at NBC.

Selena Kuznikov The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment has selected its latest class for its New Writers Fellowship, which trains emerging writers to succeed in Hollywood. The fellowship entails in-person and virtual masterclasses, panels, workshops, and table reads.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) crackdown on benefit claimants was taken into a higher gear today (May 13), as bosses announced the mass hiring of "external agents" to investigate people who receive Universal Credit, alongside further powers to arrest and conduct searches.

People all over Scotland and the rest of the UK were treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights over the past weekend, with countless people able to catch a glimpse of the lit-up night sky.

It’s been happening for so long now, it’s almost boring, but we still get filmmakers who bash superhero films for being some sort of cancer on the industry. Like them or not, it feels as if superhero films aren’t just some fad, but they’re going to be around for years to come.

In just a couple of weeks, some DWP benefit payments including Universal Credit and PIP are set to be paid early.

Jerry Seinfeld for a university commencement speech in the US has sparked walkouts.The comedian and Seinfeld creator was about to speak at Duke University in North Carolina – where he was also receiving an honorary degree – when protestors with Palestinian flags were seen walking out of the stadium.Seinfeld, who is Jewish, has shown support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. At time of writing, the conflict has led to the deaths of over 34,600 Palestinians.

Focus Features and Carnival Films are officially in production on Downton Abbey 3 with main cast members returning and a number of new additions to the feature franchise spawned by creator Julian Fellowes’ global TV phenomenon. Simon Curtis is directing after helming 2022’s feature sequel Downton Abbey: A New Era.

Ellise Shafer Jerry Seinfeld received an honorary degree at Duke University’s commencement on Sunday, but before he could begin his speech, the comedian was met with student walkouts. According to the New York Times, dozens of students left the graduation ceremony and chanted “Free, free Palestine” in protest of Seinfeld, who has been vocal about his support of Israel. Others in the crowd responded to the protesters with applause and cheers of approval for Seinfeld, who began his speech with, “Thank you.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that millions of people claiming Universal Credit will see the annual uprating reflected in their monthly payments from Tuesday, May 14. However, some will have to wait nearly an extra month to receive the higher amount in their bank account.

‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Joins Sky In Wide-Ranging AMC Pact