Pop Culture & Entertainment on Thursday, October 8, 2026

Horror Reviews: Other Mommy, V/H/S Mixtape; Carrie Series

Jessica Chastain's Other Mommy misfires throughout; V/H/S Mixtape's ninth installment features directors RZA and Ernest Dickerson; Mike Flanagan's Carrie series echoes Marvel storytelling.

Microdrama Boom Draws Critic; Hot Wheels Special Skips Originals

Fan Bingbing criticized AI microdramas flooding China's youth market as creatively insufficient at a Busan film festival press conference.

TCM Staying Put Under Skydance; Ice-T Eyes SVU Season 28

TCM will now be overseen by the film group rather than the TV team under Skydance's new structure; Ice-T expressed enthusiasm about continuing his 25-year role into season 28.

Netflix Experiences Exec Exits; Toy Story 5 Tops Streaming

Greg Lombardo exits Netflix after seven years in his VP role; Toy Story 5 debuts at number one on Disney+ streaming charts.

Daredevil Cast Teases Final Season After Cancellation

Charlie Cox highlighted the Save Daredevil campaign at New York Comic Con after Disney+ canceled the Marvel series following its third season.

Universal Books Grinchmas and Minions Before Halloween Ends

Universal Studios Hollywood is launching Grinchmas and a new Minions holiday experience while Halloween Horror Nights still operates—a seasonal overlap that's either efficient scheduling or a beverage marketing strategy.

Judge Orders Ovitz to Finish Deposition in Ormond Case

Ovitz walked out of questioning about Epstein before a judge ordered him to return and complete his testimony in Ormond's lawsuit against CAA over a 1995 Weinstein meeting.

Angel Remakes a John Wayne Western; Netflix Slates Holiday Romance

Angel Studios remade the 1947 John Wayne film with Zachary Levi, which Variety calls the third adaptation after a 2009 Hallmark Channel version.

Gladiators Winner Says He Now Wants to Become One, BBC Reports

Josh McDonald won season three of Gladiators earlier this year and now hopes to join the show as a competitor himself; no vacancy has been announced.

Netflix Live Chief Exits; Two Horror Reviews, Per Deadline

Greg Lombardo led Netflix's live experiences division for over seven years before his departure; the horror reviews suggest his timing was impeccable.

Busan Market Buzz: Metal Arm Cat, Hot Wheels Dino Special

Hong Kong's Point Five Creations is pitching an animated feature called Blacky The Metal Arm Cat at Busan's market, while a Hot Wheels dino special heads to Netflix but Season 4 likely won't happen.

Hasan Execution Stream Pledge; Sorkin's Zuckerberg Film Gets Roasted

A Pentagon official said the execution would be live-streamed, while Sorkin's Facebook film drew criticism from both conservatives and liberals alike.

Celebrity Traitors Banishes Two at First Round Table

Richard E Grant faced potential banishment as viewers watched the first round table elimination, with emotions running high among Celebrity Traitors cast members.

SVU Nears Season 28; Spider-Man Season 2 Dated; TCM Stays

Ice-T has been with the police procedural since season two; Spider-Man's animated sequel arrives January 2027, two years after season one.

BBC Cuts Radio 4 Shows, Including You and Yours

The BBC is launching a new consumer affairs program to replace You and Yours, though the corporation hasn't disclosed which other Radio 4 shows face cuts.

West End Rent Debut Joined by London's New EbonyLife Place

EbonyLife Place, a Black and African cinema hub backed by Nigerian entrepreneur Mo Abudu, opened in London alongside actor Gaten Matarazzo's West End debut in Rent.

Toy Story 5 Tops Streaming Ratings; Cyberpunk Gets a Second Look

Lorenzo di Bonaventura is producing the Cyberpunk 2077 live-action film at Paramount, while Toy Story 5 debuted at number one on Disney Plus; the toys have officially outlasted most careers.

Cavern Club Sold After 35 Years; Costello Boxed Set

The Liverpool venue's co-owner Julia Baird confirms the sale preserved the historic basement's legacy after three and a half decades.

Heathens Trailer, Best of the Best Choreographer, Nerve Center

The documentary follows five people who abandoned their religious backgrounds at a Blue Ridge Mountains retreat; a dance film explores choreographer Joya Kazi's cultural vision.

Marvel Sets Zodiac for 2028; HBO Orders Crazy Rich Asians Series

Marvel announced the spy series two years before its 2028 release, while HBO's Crazy Rich Asians adaptation reunites the film's original stars and filmmakers.

Zaslav Gets $606 Million Payout in Paramount-Warner Deal

Zaslav led Warner Bros. Discovery for over four years before Paramount's David Ellison acquired the company in the merger.

Carrie Finale, Jost Sitcom, and Oscars 2027 Race

Kate Siegel's mysterious Adelaide character drives the Carrie finale on Prime Video; Colin Jost and Danny Chun's indie comedy features five roommates and one permanent 1982 tenant.

Welsh Actress Joins Stars of Tomorrow, Forgot She Applied

Welsh actress Leisa Gwenllian says she forgot submitting her application to the prestigious Stars of Tomorrow programme, which has previously launched careers of Florence Pugh and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Skydance Exec Builds Team; Hathaway Praises Cruise's 'Digger'

Perrette oversees distribution, ad sales, and streaming strategy across Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery's combined company after extending his contract.

Netflix Sea Monster Film 'Below' Draws Comparison to Widow's Bay

Josh Hartnett stars in the Netflix film set in Newfoundland, where his character battles a sea creature in underwater scenes.

Nobel Fallout: Carson Reaction, Plus Tonight's Title Fight

Canadian poet Anne Carson, known for bold and inventive work, won the Nobel Prize in Literature; the boxing match airs tonight.

TCM Lands Inside Skydance Film Group, Deadline Says

Skydance has now brought Turner Classic Movies under its umbrella, according to Deadline; a streaming future for classic cinema.

Paramount Developing Cyberpunk 2077 Film; Coolidge Returns to The Watc

Kimmel Brooklyn Week Up 21%; ABC Orders 'Rabbit' Pilot

Steve Martin Bluegrass Old Town Road; Welsh Actress Forgot She Applied

Skydance Stock Rebounds 6%; Another Exec Heads for Exit

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez to Get APLA Health Visibility Award

Katseye's Sophia Returns in January; Pre-Grammy Gala Set

New: Amazon Orders Karen Read Series; Netflix FTX Trailer

Fox Nation Plans AI Houdini Series for Oct. 14

Skydance Rings Bell; Netflix Eyes Oscars for Korean Film

Geese Eye Grammy Buzz; McCartney's Key Sells Big

Houthis Claim Riyadh Airport Strike; Maduro Charged

Rogan Deal Gets a Reported Number; Netflix Trailer Lands

New: CBS Vampire Sitcom Joins Pegg and Radio 4 Cuts

Opioid Thriller 'Side Effects' Unveils First Photos

Jefferies: Royal Caribbean a Standout in Buoyant Cruise Sector

Netflix Orders Young Lady Violet Bridgerton Spinoff

Fremantle's 'Stacks of Cash' Adds Seven Network, Joins CBS

Rogan Renews Spotify; Fox Takes Microdramas to Mipcom

Folk Band's Fifa Song Becomes Wycombe Terrace Anthem

BBC: Boxing Inspires Play on Men's Mental Health

Netflix Thriller, Game Show Deal, Berlin Drama Casting

Gaten Matarazzo Makes West End Debut in Rent Revival

Social Reckoning Warning; Cuaron Revisits Gravity at Busan

McCartney's Old Council House Key Sells Double Estimate

Haunted Hotel Season 2, Busan Masterclass, HBO Max Merger

Netflix Renews Hunting Wives S3; Harmonia AI Resort Series

Simon Pegg Reveals ADHD Diagnosis, per the BBC

Netflix 2027 Slate, Marker Documentary, Busan Masterclass

Ted Lasso Season 4 Song List; Theroux Podcast Doubles Output

Crave Hunts Next Hockey Romance; THR Honors Busan Star

New: Netflix Sea Monster Series Gets a Review

Beverley Knight Calls Suffragette Role 'a Gift' in Sylvia

Disney Park Price Bumps Shrink; Vancouver Awards Out

Gunn Fires Back on Clayface; Busan Gets The Mage

Dungey Adds Paramount Cable; Netflix Maps Its 2027 Films

IndieWire Pans Casting; Netflix Sends Stars to Jungle

Oscar Winner Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102, BBC Reports