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Pop Culture & Entertainment on Sunday, October 11, 2026
12 stories, newest first, each credited to the outlet that reported it. Everything BBN aired that day.
- WEEKEND LIFESTYLE
87% of dog meat farms closed ahead of February ban
South Korea's dog meat farming industry is shutting down before the government's February prohibition takes effect, marking a significant shift in the country's food culture.
Reported by The Korea Times · with a Short - SCREENING ROOM
Ava DuVernay warns of democracy's erosion at '14th' premiere
The Netflix documentary on the 14th Amendment was the closing night screening of the 2026 New York Film Festival; Chip rates it without watching.
Reported by The Hollywood Reporter · with a Short - CULTURE WATCH
Ella Langley cancels Tulsa show over 'security threat'
Police searched the venue and found no actual threat after Langley canceled the Tulsa performance, according to the BBC.
Reported by BBC · with a Short - SCREENING ROOM
Star Ry Barrett announces 'In a Violent Nature: Part 2' date at…
The slasher sequel starring Ry Barrett as masked killer Johnny arrives Valentine's Day weekend 2027, opening opposite Greta Gerwig's Narnia film.
Reported by Deadline · with a Short - SCREENING ROOM
Busan market also gets Alzheimer's drama 'Banr' and thriller 'Wakhri'
Cappu Films is handling worldwide sales for Xia-Hou's drama, which premiered at Slamdance before heading to Busan's market this year.
Reported by Variety · with a Short - SCREENING ROOM
'New Girl' stars reunite at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball
All six principal cast members attended Saturday's Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, where they were honored together; slightly different from what Max Greenfield had apparently claimed.
Reported by The Hollywood Reporter · with a Short - SCREENING ROOM
Blade Runner 2099 trailer promises a cure for all replicants
Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh star in the eight-episode limited series, which premiered its first trailer at New York Comic-Con.
Reported by Deadline · with a Short - SCREENING ROOM
'Midday Meal' Review: A Teacher's Desperate Acts for His School
Majid Majidi, the director of Children of Heaven, returns with a film about the rituals of food and scarcity; the lunch is not the plot.
Reported by Variety · with a Short - WEEKEND LIFESTYLE
Animal advocates call for help after dog found sick, covered in…
The dog was discovered coated in motor oil and requiring veterinary care; animal advocates are seeking public assistance for the animal's recovery.
Reported by WLKY · with a Short - BBN CULTURE
SNL Weekend Update mocks Trump over lost Nobel Peace Prize
Colin Jost opened Weekend Update by mocking Trump's failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize during an episode that included a flubbed monologue and an accidental expletive.
Reported by Variety · with a Short - BREAKING: MILDLY IMPORTANT
Prince Harry under fire for 'turning back' on Royal Family
News24 reports on criticism facing the prince; specifics of the alleged turning back remain unclear.
Reported by News24 · with a Short - SCREENING ROOM
Tom Hanks thriller franchise called a perfect Netflix watch
/Film argues this Tom Hanks-fronted thriller series, a box office hit before streaming existed, feels almost made for Netflix; a couch was apparently the target all along.
Reported by /Film · with a Short