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Ali G’s grand return has not exactly been met with widespread celebration. That’s at least the case from various corners of his home soil in the U.K., where the first big screen outing for Sacha Baron Cohen‘s famed faux rude boy in more than two decades has been hit with a campaign aimed stopping it from reaching cinema screens. Following the release earlier this week of the trailer for Amazon MGM‘s “Ali G: Who Iz I?,” a new mockumentary following the satirical character and due for release on Oct. 23, backlash against the film has steadily intensified. Many have taken…
Lauren Smith/Paramount+ Paramount+’s “Lioness” is gritty, intense, and a vastly different beast to the other Taylor Sheridan TV shows which revolve around ranches, oil, and familial drama. The action-thriller sees Zoe Saldaña’s Joe McNamara lead a covert team of CIA operatives as they untangle global threats from the inside. Each season sees her recruit a new operator, but the core team always stays the same — including Bobby, the leader of the Quick Reaction Force. If the fierce and methodical fighter looks familiar, that’s because she’s played by actor Jill…
Restaurant and nightclub kingpin Charles Khabouth, a top party host for major studio and streamer movie premieres at the Toronto Film Festival each year, expects to feed and honor more Hollywood A-stars in town this year for the 2026 edition. “Last year we did 46 events. This year we’re at 51 (parties) and counting,” Khabouth told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, ahead of TIFF getting underway on Sept. 10 for an 11-day run. That’s good news for the wait and bar staff at his downtown Toronto venues around TIFF Lightbox like Vinny, Bisha Hotel, STORYS Building, Portland Room, Animl Steakhouse…
Whoa. On Thursday, The Valley star Brittany Cartwright requested a domestic violence restraining order against ex Jax Taylor amid their ongoing divorce, as she states she lives in “genuine fear of my safety and my peace of mind.” Related: Brittany Shows Jax’s Rage Texts In court docs submitted to LA Superior Court, as obtained by multiple outlets, Brittany alleges Jax has exhibited a “pattern of acts of domestic violence” since 2015. She claims that ever since they separated in 2024, “the manner in which he abuses me has changed, but the pattern of abuse has continued.” She alleges: “During the…
Pictures via Various Publishers Over the years, Netflix has adapted countless acclaimed novels, memoirs, and comic books, transforming them into blockbuster movies and binge-worthy television series. But before those stories ever hit your screen, Netflix has to quietly secure the rights behind the scenes. Following up on our massive roundup last year, we’re back to uncover the latest books and comics Netflix has been optioning for development in 2026. Last summer, we combed through public filings to reveal over 30 books and comics Netflix had snapped up over a 12-month period. Since then, we’ve seen how crucial these options are…
According to Gold Derby readers, Best Comedy Supporting Actress is the toughest category to predict at the 2026 Emmys. That’s because a strong case could be made for many of the nominees. The experts from leading media outlets pick Kate O’Flynn (Widow’s Bay), the breakout star of the horror comedy that’s peaking at the right time. And the overall user base believes Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) will claim her second consecutive trophy for the show’s tearful final season. However, 14% of our staff editors are going rogue and predicting that Dale Dickey (Widow’s Bay) will stage a come-from-behind victory on Emmy night. This is the…
On hectic mornings, the last thing we want to worry about is which shoes to wear—especially if lacing them up only slows you down more. That’s why we’re loving sneaker mules for fall: the slip-on hybrid delivers the comfort and sporty look of a sneaker, minus the fuss. Also called backless sneakers, sneaker mules offer all the comfort of a sturdy sole and protective upper, just minus any heel-biting—these trending picks will make blisters a thing of the past. Because who needs blisters slowing down our Q4? Not you or us, that’s who. A slip-on sneaker is ideal for busy…
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai’s reputation as a travel and entertainment destination has taken a battering in recent months as the emirate got caught in the crosshairs of the U.S.-Iran war but this has not put a stop to the fledgeling Golden Dunes Festival. Ali and Zeus Zamani, the L.A.-based filmmaking duo behind AZ Filmz, are pushing on with a second edition of the event they spearheaded last year in partnership with Ben Coen, Scott Carlson and Don Worley. After an inaugural edition revolving around an awards ceremony, the second edition has been expanded to three days and will feature a program of…
The poster for the upcoming Netflix movie Unabomber might seem a little confusing at first: Hold up, is that Russell Crowe’s face front and center? Surely the 2026 version of Russell Crowe (or, for that matter, just about any version of Crowe) isn’t the right fit to play Ted Kaczynski, the domestic terrorist who killed multiple people through a prolonged letter-bombing campaign? No worries: Crowe is not, in fact, playing Ted Kaczynski in the upcoming movie. That job falls to Jacob Tremblay — yes, the kid from Room, Wonder, and Good Boys is all grown up and committing acts of…
Gilles Villeneuve, the late Canadian race car legend, shows his daring, aggressive style both on and off the Formula 1 track in the trailer for the Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend biopic set to world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. Directed by Yan Lanouette Turgeon, the film stars Remi Goulet as the F1 car legend and charts his ascent to the dizzying heights of elite car racing, well before Villeneuve’s tragic death at Zolder in 1982. The iconic race car driver rose from poor and rural roots in Quebec, where he snowmobiled his way across Canada and eventually, due…