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US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' after death of daughter Fiona aged 13

Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".

Europe

UK Indie Distributor True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration

True Brit Entertainment, the UK theatrical distributor founded by Zygi Kamasa in 2023, has filed for the U.K. equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy

With ‘Digger,’ Tom Cruise Takes On His Riskiest Business Yet

“I was very successful since I was a kid,” Cruise told a packed Academy Museum screening. With his latest film, the actor, and Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, are putting that star power to the test.

Amazon MGM Execs Talk Spanish-Language Genre Made at Scale

Amazon MGM execs Javiera Balmaceda and Nicole Morganti offered a candid look at how the streamer decides which local-language projects to back

Karan Johar to End 'Koffee With Karan' After 22 Years

Karan Johar sets final season of 'Koffee With Karan,' his celebrity chat show of 22 years, with a JioHotstar premiere on Oct. 14.

Greta Thunberg Makes Surprise Visit to Zurich Film Festival

Greta Thunberg surprises the audience at Zurich Film Festival, talks occupied Western Sahara at the screening of doc 'My Home of Wind and Sand.'

Anton Studios Joins The Creatives as Partners and Investors

Anton Studios joins leading producer-led company The Creatives as partners and investors as group moves into jointly owned holding structure.

Florence Pugh Credits Tom Holland for ‘Spider-Man’ Role

Florence Pugh appeared on The Tonight Show Monday night and revealed that fans of her Marvel character really have Tom Holland to thank.

Aaron Sorkin Says 'Social Reckoning' Reshoots Had Nothing to Do With Trailer

Director Aaron Sorkin is telling all on the film’s much-discussed reshoots, limited test screenings and why Trump is never named explicitly.

Fiona Lowe, Daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, Dies at 13

Fiona Hepler Lowe, the daughter of actor Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, died on Tuesday. She was 13.

'Final Payment,' 'Zoom In, Zoom Out' Win Big at Pingyao

Niu Niu's "Final Payment" and Dong Jie's "Zoom In, Zoom Out" each won two prizes at the Pingyao Film Festival while Xu Zao took best director.

Shia LaBeouf and Christy Carlson Romano Didn't Get Along While Filming 'Even Stevens’

Christy Carlson Romano is opening up about her experience working alongside co-star Shia LaBeouf.

Tom Cruise Dances in 'Jennifer Hudson Show' Spirit Tunnel to 'Risky Business' Song

Tom Cruise pulled out his "Risky Business" dance moves (and sunglasses) for his walk down "The Jennifer Hudson Show's" Spirit Tunnel.

‘Making Marie Antoinette’: A Mother’s Love Letter to Sofia Coppola’s Genius Charms NYFF

Sofia Coppola opened up about her late mother Eleanor’s intimate, fly-on-the-wall doc about the making of her 2006 film ‘Marie Antoinette’ at NYFF.

'What Remains' Review: A Pensive, Poetic Relationship Drama

Turkish director Yeşim Ustaoğlu's "What Remains" is a stirring, beautifully shot exploration of a couple on separate journeys of self-discovery.

What's on Netflix: New Shows and Films for October 2026

"Psycho,” “21 Jump Street” and “The Devil Wears Prada" are among titles arriving on Netflix in October 2026.

Lady A’s Charles Kelley Shares Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Charles Kelley has been diagnosed with the rare blood cancer myeloma.

Casey Bloys Poised to Run Streaming for Paramount as Cindy Holland Exits

HBO chief Casey Bloys is poised to take the reins of streaming operations at Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery as Cindy Holland exits Paramount.

Penn Badgley Banned Sex Scenes. His Wife Says It's for 'Mental Health'

Penn Badgley's wife Domino Kirke-Badgley is shooting down claims that she is the reason her husband no longer acts in sex scenes.

'The Little Prince' Live-Action Film Set With The Imitation Game Director

"The Imitation Game" director Morten Tyldum is set to direct a live-action "Little Prince" movie written by Simon Beaufoy and produced by Aton Soumache.

Universal Music Names Libby Bush President of Global Brands

Universal Music names Libby Bush President of Global Brands; Avex acquires 85% of S10 Entertainment, Warner names Sonny Takhar CEO UK and Ireland.

Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Zach Cregger’s Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Flood’

New Line and Warner Bros are releasing the movie in 2028.

Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Zach Cregger's 'The Flood'

Jennifer Lawrence will star in Zach Cregger's buzzy sci-fi thriller 'The Flood.'

David Cross, Thomas Mann, Hasan Minhaj’s Comedy ‘Lucy Schulman’ Lands Release (Exclusive)

Writer-director Ellie Sachs also stars in the NYC-set feature that premiered at Tribeca and is set to hit theaters from Aero Films.