NowThis, the social and digital news outlet aimed at Gen Z audiences, has hired producer Georgie Guinane as studio director in Los Angeles. In the new role, Guinane will lead the Los Angeles studio NowThis, responsible for the company’s slate of original digital series. He reports directly to editor-in-chief Michael Vito Valentino. Guinane joins the
A coalition of 12 states filed an antitrust lawsuit Monday to block the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros., defying the Justice Department, which approved the deal last month. The coalition, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alleges that the $111 billion transaction violates the Clayton Act by reducing competition in three distinct
Laura Dern has written a touching tribute to her “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World Dominion” co-star Sam Neill, saying: “I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.” On Monday news broke that Neill had died at the age of 78. He was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer in 2022, but revealed earlier this
iQIYI International’s global viewership increased 130% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, the streaming platform said in a report, crediting a dual-engine strategy that combines premium Chinese dramas with fast-paced microdramas. All 10 titles on iQIYI International’s top Chinese drama list for the period were produced in-house and span historical epics, contemporary romances and
“The Real Housewives of London” will return for a second round this fall. Season 2 of the reality series will premiere on September 7 on British streamer Hayu, with new episodes released weekly. Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie Welschinger return, with a new photo of the British Housewives
In his more than 50 years on screen, Sam Neill, who died Monday at the age of 78, was a star in both blockbusters and independent films, had memorable roles in several prestige television series and excelled at playing heroes and villains alike. Although the New Zealand actor is best known for his beloved role
