entertainment

World Cup final halftime to exceed 15 minutes for inaugural show

The halftime interval at Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will last more than 15 minutes due to the setup required for the tournament's inaugural halftime entertainment show, broadcasting sources told Reuters on Friday.

Netflix weighs live TV channels and streaming bundles

Netflix is in discussions about adding live television-style channels and bundling third-party streaming services as the company contends with declining viewer engagement on some of its most prominent original series, according to a report published Wednesday by The Wall Street…

Apple TV+ drops trailer for Jonah Hill’s ‘Outcome’ starring Keanu Reeves

Apple TV+ released the first official trailer for "Outcome" on Monday, offering audiences an extended look at the dark comedy written and directed by Jonah Hill. The film, which stars Keanu Reeves as a troubled Hollywood icon caught in an…

Sony acquires majority control of Peanuts for $457M

Sony has struck a deal to acquire majority control of the iconic Peanuts franchise, bringing Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the beloved gang under the Japanese conglomerate's expanding entertainment portfolio.

Nintendo plans regular film releases after Mario success

Nintendo announced Tuesday that it plans to establish a "consistent release cadence" for films based on its video game franchises, building on the massive success of 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The announcement came during Nintendo's second-quarter financial results…

Netflix plans 127 November releases led by Stranger Things finale

Netflix unveiled its November 2025 content schedule featuring 127 new titles, anchored by the highly anticipated final season of "Stranger Things" and other major releases that promise to dominate the streaming landscape during the crucial holiday viewing season.

Netflix says it’s ‘all in’ on generative AI

Netflix officially embraced generative artificial intelligence as a core production tool, declaring itself "all in" on AI technology during its third-quarter earnings call Tuesday while Hollywood remains sharply divided over the technology's role in entertainment.

Netflix secures global rights to Catan board game

Netflix announced Tuesday it has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to adapt the beloved board game Catan into an expansive slate of film and television projects, marking the first time the fictional island will come to screen after three decades of…

CBS launches first all-NCIS Tuesday night lineup

CBS launched television history tonight, October 14, 2025, with the franchise's first-ever dedicated programming block spanning three consecutive hours of NCIS content. The landmark "Super Tuesday" lineup features NCIS Season 23 at 8 PM, followed by NCIS: Origins Season 2…

Amazon MGM Studios acquires three major film projects

Amazon MGM Studios is on an acquisition spree, securing multiple high-profile film projects that signal the entertainment giant's continued investment in original content. The studio has completed deals for at least three major productions in recent days, including a thriller…