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‘Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,’ On the Battle of Actium Between Octavian and Mark Antony and Cleopatra, Goes to France TV Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

France TV Distribution has picked up international rights to “Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,” a first new installment of the high-rating, worldwide-sold historical historical doc franchise, written and directed by Thomas Marlier (“Sardinia, the Mysterious Civilization of the Nuraghi,” “Science Grand Format”). “We are really excited about this reboot of Apocalypse. Since the first series launched in 2013, […]

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Viu and iQIYI International Strike Streaming Bundle Deal for Southeast Asia

Viu and iQIYI International unveiled a combined streaming subscription at the APOS conference on Wednesday, with the two platforms planning a joint launch across Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia in the second half of 2026. The announcement was made during APOS’ “Inside View: The Future of Streaming in Greater Southeast Asia” session, where Viu […]

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Crunchyroll to Enter Taiwan and Korea as Anime Fandom Drives Asian Expansion

Anime streamer Crunchyroll is set to expand into Taiwan and South Korea as part of a broader effort to deepen its presence across Asia, president Rahul Purini revealed during a keynote conversation at APOS in Bali on Wednesday. The expansion includes new investments in content, localization, marketing and fan engagement, with a localized service scheduled […]

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Fahadh Faasil to Star in Two Malayalam Films for India’s Panorama Studios and Producer Jacob Babu (EXCLUSIVE)

Actor Fahadh Faasil is attached to lead two Malayalam-language feature films being produced by Panorama Studios in partnership with Jacob K. Babu of Maxlab Cinemas & Entertainments. Both projects are in development and are targeting a theatrical run in 2027, with directors and the broader creative team still to be revealed. Titles and plot details […]

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Jordanian Cinema, Deeply Rooted in Local Realities, Is Resonating on the International Stage

Characterized by distinct voices and authentic stories with increasing universal appeal, Jordanian cinema is reaching new global markets and impressing ever more international audiences. The Shanghai Film Festival’s selection this year of two Jordanian films, Zaid Abu Hamdan’s crime thriller “Boomah” and Zain Duraie’s family drama “Sink,” illustrates the growing international interest in Jordanian works […]

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‘Top Gear’ Star Jeremy Clarkson Reveals ‘Aggressive’ Cancer Diagnosis

“Top Gear” host and British TV icon Jeremy Clarkson revealed that he’s been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer. During the final two episodes of “Clarkson’s Farm” Season 5, which are streaming on Prime Video, Clarkson told his co-stars Charlie Ireland and Kaleb Cooper, “I’ve got cancer.” Cooper, shocked, then asked Clarkson, “No, you […]

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‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Review: The Mistress of Late-Night Cable Public-Access Sex-Show Kitsch Gets Her Own Bangin’ Documentary

She would still be powdering her nose during the show’s opening moments (that’s how understaffed they were), and she would repeat her catch phrases ("Lie back and get comfortable," "If you don’t have a loved one, you always have me"), and then she would introduce the first performer of the night — what were then called strippers, though this was the only show where that might be a porn queen in a G-string or a blueboy dressed in skimpy biker leather. In the age of triple-X entertainment, there was nothing overly racy about it. The fun is that you were watching this on television — and the fun, as well, was there in Robin’s innocent, giggly, pushy, in-on-the-joke-but-not-quite personality.

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‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘The Chair Company’ Among 2026 Rockie Awards Program Competition Winners

“The Pitt,” “The Simpsons,” “The Chair Company” and “Mountainhead” were among the big winners as the Banff World Media Festival announced winners on Tuesday for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition. Hosted by Allana Harkin (“Full Frontal With Samantha Bee”), the event took place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada, […]

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‘Give Me a Call Back, HBO’: Why Brittany Allen Submitted Herself for an Emmy as a Dying Cancer Patient on ‘The Pitt’ After the Network Ignored Her Calls

“Give me a call back, HBO!” Brittany Allen says with a smile, on a Zoom call from the Pasadena backyard where she lives with her husband and raises their 3-year-old son. The cable network hasn’t been in touch since she learned, through her now-former publicist, that she would not be part of its Emmy submission […]

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‘Reclaim the Flag’ Director Alexis Bittar on Why Some People Were Too ‘Nervous’ to Be in Doc About LGBTQ Community’s Relationship to the American Flag

Alexis Bittar is reclaiming the American flag. So much so that the celebrity jewelry designer and filmmaker has one hanging outside the Brooklyn home he shares with his husband and their three kids. “I love it,” Bittar tells me. “I bought some Gay Pride flags, but I haven’t put them out yet. I like the […]

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Remy Voice Actor Patton Oswalt Wants to Do ‘Ratatouille 2’ but It Can’t Be a ‘Money Grab’: A Lot of Sequels Are ‘Inorganic’

Pixar is back in theaters this month with “Toy Story 5,” and the legendary animation studio is already in development on more sequels such as “Incredibles 3,” “Monsters Inc. 3” and “Coco 2.” But one hit movie Pixar has yet to franchise is “Ratatouille,” Brad Bird’s 2007 Oscar winner about the rat Remy and his […]

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How Did Rush Become the Hipster Band of 2026? A New Fan’s Appreciation of the ‘Fifty Something’ Band’s Triumphant Comeback at the Forum

Step (or fly) aside, Geese. Circle back later, Turnstile. Take five and go flaccid, Viagra Boys. There can only be one rock band that is unquestionably and certifiably the cool kids’ choice in 2026, and whatever indie cred the rest of you kids may carry, this town ain’t big enough for both you and Rush. […]

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