theatre
The Odyssey storms the box office, smashing six records already
Christopher Nolan has set the core cast for The Odyssey, his Homer adaptation, blending familiar collaborators with a couple of left-field choices in a freshly announced ensemble.
July 20, 2026 1:12 pm
From spy to screen: how Tom King’s CIA past shaped HBO’s Lanterns
Before he was shaping HBO’s Lanterns, Tom King was serving in U.S. intelligence. The DC standout’s jump from spycraft to superheroes gives the series one of Hollywood’s strangest origin stories.
July 19, 2026 1:40 pm
A Netflix star just surged to the front of the James Bond race after an Amazon reboot audition
Amazon’s hunt for the next 007 is kicking into high gear — and the actor has reportedly already stepped in for a screen test.
July 19, 2026 11:19 am
Oscar winner Brenda Fricker, Home Alone's scene-stealing pigeon lady, dies at 81
If you’ve watched any truly great Irish films in the last thirty years, there’s a good chance Brenda Fricker made you cry at least once. Well, sad news out of Dublin: Brenda Fricker has died at 81.
July 17, 2026 11:12 am
A Nightmare on Elm Street is officially clawing its way back
Freddy Krueger is sharpening his glove: Paramount confirms a new Nightmare on Elm Street is in development, but the burning question remains — who’ll don the fedora next?
July 13, 2026 4:19 pm
A24 locks in when Jesse Eisenberg’s musical The Debut hits theaters
A24 is cueing up Jesse Eisenberg’s musical The Debut for a platform rollout: limited on December 11, 2026, then nationwide on Christmas Day.
July 12, 2026 4:33 pm
This HBO's war masterpiece outflanked Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers may be the critics’ champ, but Spielberg’s other WWII miniseries quietly edges it in a few key ways.
July 12, 2026 4:22 pm
Marvel fans mourn as Wai Ching Ho, iconic Madame Gao in Daredevil, dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, best known to Marvel fans as Daredevil’s formidable Madame Gao, has died at 82. Co-stars and friends are flooding feeds with heartfelt tributes to the beloved scene-stealer.
July 12, 2026 3:01 pm
Johnny Galecki returns to acting with his first role since Big Bang Theory
Johnny Galecki is back, stepping into his first role since The Big Bang Theory wrapped.
July 12, 2026 10:53 am
How true is Dear England? Where James Graham's Southgate drama bends the real story
Dear England tells a story most of the country watched live — which makes it easy to assume every scene happened. It didn't, quite. James Graham's play, and the 2026 BBC adaptation with Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate, sticks remarkably close to the record in some places and takes clear dramatic licence in others. Here's where the line falls.
July 9, 2026 2:07 pm
What happens at the end of West Side Story
West Side Story ends with one of the most devastating final acts in musical theatre — and it does not end the way its Shakespearean source does. Whether you know the 1957 stage show, the 1961 film, or Steven Spielberg's 2021 version, the last ten minutes play out the same way. Here's exactly what happens.
July 9, 2026 1:28 pm
Every nepo baby in The Pitt cast, from Bryan Cranston's daughter to Sean Astin's brother
The Pitt built its reputation on realism — a cast of fresh faces who look like actual overworked hospital staff rather than TV stars. Look at the surnames a little longer, though, and Hollywood royalty starts peeking through the scrubs.
July 9, 2026 9:25 am
Moana review: Disney’s latest live-action voyage goes nowhere
Disney’s live-action Moana gets torched in a blistering review as a brazen cash-in—so devoid of creativity that even sloppy, shoestring films earn more respect. Another glossy redo with nothing new to sing about.
July 8, 2026 5:27 pm
Interview with the Vampire: how many seasons and episodes? The full count as season 3 airs
Interview with the Vampire currently stands at three seasons and 22 episodes — and the third season is airing right now. Here's the full count, as of July 2026.
July 8, 2026 11:30 am
What happens at the end of Enola Holmes 2? The villain reveal and the 221B surprise
Enola Holmes 2 landed on Netflix on 4 November 2022, and it ends on two of the franchise's best twists: the unmasking of Sherlock's greatest enemy, and a knock at the door of 221B Baker Street. Here's how it all shakes out.
July 7, 2026 10:41 am
Supergirl reportedly fast-tracks digital release after brutal second weekend
After a bruising 73% second-weekend slide, Supergirl is speeding to digital earlier than expected, with an at-home release reportedly landing soon.
July 6, 2026 6:44 pm
Which Death in Paradise actors have died in real life?
Death in Paradise has been running since 2011 — fifteen series, well over 150 episodes, and hundreds of guest stars rotating through the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
June 26, 2026 11:33 am
Disney and A24’s first-ever team-up goes dark with a father accused of murder
Disney+ and A24 UK are teaming up for the first time, and it’s a curveball. Their new dark comedy-drama, Dad, throws a family into chaos when the father is accused of murder, dragging long-buried secrets into the light.
June 23, 2026 5:21 pm
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