John Williams to score Steven Spielberg's UFO movie
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Legendary composer John Williams is reuniting with director Steven Spielberg for their 30th collaboration, scoring the upcoming UFO event movie set for release in June 2026. The confirmation came from Juilliard School President Damian Woetzel during a recent event honoring Williams. At 93, Williams continues to defy retirement rumors with this secretive Universal Pictures project.
Taylor Sheridan departs Paramount for NBCUniversal deal
Taylor Sheridan, creator of Yellowstone, is leaving Paramount after clashes with new leadership, signing a reported $1 billion deal with NBCUniversal. The move stems from disputes over budgets, politics, and project decisions, including drama involving Nicole Kidman. His existing shows will remain with Paramount, which owns the rights.
Hello Kitty movie slated for 2028 theatrical release
Warner Bros. has announced a July 21, 2028, release date for the upcoming Hello Kitty animated feature film. The project, developed by Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema, marks the character's first Hollywood theatrical debut. Directed by Leo Matsuda with a script by Dana Fox, the story follows Hello Kitty and her friends on a cinematic adventure.
Down Cemetery Road premieres on Apple TV+ starring Emma Thompson
Apple TV+ has launched the eight-episode mystery series Down Cemetery Road, adapted from Mick Herron's debut novel and serving as a companion to the hit show Slow Horses. Emma Thompson stars as private investigator Zoë Boehm alongside Ruth Wilson as Sarah Tucker, who uncovers a conspiracy following a house explosion in Oxford. The first two episodes debuted on October 29, 2025, with weekly releases through December 10.
Mhairi Black to star in BBC drama Counsels
Former SNP MP Mhairi Black is set to make her TV acting debut in the upcoming BBC series Counsels, playing Detective Inspector Bridges in four episodes. The Glasgow-based drama, co-created by Skins writer Bryan Elsley, follows young lawyers navigating high-stakes careers. Black, who left politics in 2024, expressed excitement about the role and filming in her hometown.
Former SNP MP Mhairi Black joins BBC drama Counsels
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Paramount Skydance launches major layoffs across TV divisions
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Paramount Skydance has initiated a round of approximately 1,000 layoffs on October 29, 2025, targeting redundancies and roles misaligned with new priorities following its merger with Skydance. The cuts affect CBS News, CBS Entertainment, Paramount+, MTV, and other units, with another 1,000 jobs expected soon, reducing the workforce by about 10%. CEO David Ellison described the moves as necessary for long-term success in a memo to employees.
Starz cancels 'BMF' after four seasons
Starz has canceled the crime drama 'BMF' after four seasons, confirming the end of the series inspired by the real-life Black Mafia Family. The fourth season concluded in August 2025, and multiple spinoff projects remain in development. The show, produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, debuted in 2021 and followed the rise of brothers Demetrius 'Big Meech' Flenory and Terry 'Southwest T' Flenory.
Yucatán government inaugurates state altar exhibition
Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena inaugurated the Gran Muestra Estatal de Altares in Mérida's Plaza Grande, featuring over 70 offerings honoring Maya traditions of Janal Pixan. The event aims to preserve cultural identity and draws thousands of visitors. It included demonstrations of prehispanic practices like Pok Ta Pok.
Bavarian State Opera opens season after partial renovation
The Bavarian State Opera in Munich has opened its new season after partial renovation and a slight delay. Director Serge Dorny highlighted the timely completion of the works, while Culture Minister Markus Blume praised the investment of 13 million euros over twelve weeks. The season is themed around a Sartre quote and promises exciting new productions.
Anniversary political thriller hits theaters
The political thriller 'Anniversary,' directed by Jan Komasa and starring Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler, arrives in theaters on October 29, 2025. The film explores a family's unraveling amid an authoritarian shift in America, drawing on timely themes of democracy and division. Co-written by Komasa and Lori Rosene-Gambino, it marks the Polish director's English-language debut.
Louvre burglary: two suspects indicted, jewels missing
Ten days after the spectacular burglary in the Louvre's Apollon gallery, two suspects have partially admitted the facts during their indictment for organized gang theft. The eight stolen jewels, valued at an estimated 88 million euros, remain untraceable despite an investigation involving a hundred investigators. Meanwhile, Paris's police prefect highlights infractions in the museum's surveillance cameras.
Adam Driver to star in Netflix hostage thriller Rabbit, Rabbit
Adam Driver is set to return to television in the lead role of Netflix's straight-to-series hostage drama 'Rabbit, Rabbit.' The project, announced on October 29, 2025, comes from writer Peter Craig and director Philip Barantini. It follows an escaped convict who takes hostages at a truck stop, leading to a tense social experiment and negotiation standoff.