Lin-Manuel Miranda has set his next directorial project. The Hamilton creator will direct a feature film adaptation of Dave Malloys musical Octet, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2019. The a capella musical explores the topic of internet addiction as told through an eight-person support group meeting in a church basement. I havent stopped thinking about Octet since I saw Annie Tippes...

John Travoltas directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, will world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Premiere Selection, organizers unveiled on Thursday. The Apple Original Films movie is an adaptation of a 1997 book written and illustrated by Travolta, inspired by the stars childhood memories and lifelong passion for aviation. The worlds largest film festival didnt...

The highly anticipated second season of Beef, Netflixs award-winning anthology from writer-director Lee Sung Jin, is almost here. Gone are the parking lot feuds, traded for a country club background decorated by the star-studded main cast of Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny. In the seasons trailer, released by the streamer on Thursday (April 2), two couples...

To promote the upcoming release of The Christophers, its art-focused drama from director Steven Soderbergh, Neon is planning a conversation series between the films creatives and members of the art community. The series will take place at the Sothebys Breuer Building and the WSA in lower Manhattan, and will feature The Christophers stars and filmmakers, including Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen,...

The Cannes Film Festivals market is gearing up for its 2026 edition, running May 12-20, with innovations and superlatives designed to reaffirm the March du Films position as the premier hub where creativity, technology and the film industry converge, organizers said on Thursday. Among this years offerings is the markets first-ever Creator Economy Summit and what the March described as...

Samsung is finally answering a long-standing request from its users: Google Cast support is coming not just to its new TVs but also to some older models. This much-requested feature will be extended to select 2023 and 2024 models. It could even reach Smart Monitors and other recently launched Tizen OS devices. The rollout started quietly, with a Reddit user...

Prime Video is expanding its sign language support, adding 18 more Prime Original titles starting today. That brings the total to over 20 titles supporting both American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL). The feature is available globally, across all devices that support Prime Video. 　　How sign language support works on Prime Video Prime Video now offers sign...

Bobs Burgers star Eugene Mirman is facing serious injuries following a Tuesday car crash in New Hampshire. On Tuesday, a 2026 Lucid Gravity crashed into the Bedford Toll Plaza, with Mirman later being identified as the vehicles driver, per a press release from New Hampshire police. The accident was described as a single-vehicle crash. A veteran State Trooper assigned to...

Jon Favreau will soon be leaving for Las Vegas. The veteran filmmaker is confirmed to headline CinemaCons annual Creative Community luncheon. Set to take place in Caesars Palaces Octavius Ballroom on April 16, the chat will be moderated by Matt Belloni, host of The Town and Puck News and former editor of The Hollywood Reporter. The annual luncheon is held...

Lili Reinhart says a male director once told her to suck in her stomach a little bit while on set. In an interview with Cosmopolitan alongside her Forbidden Fruits co-stars, the actress was asked to recall an acting note she took personally. When I had a male director come up to me and silently lean over and go, Just suck...

Tim Mulkerin is a freelance writer, editor, and social media manager who has been working in digital media and the tech world since 2016. He has a bachelor's degree in art history and is currently pursuing a master's degree in communicative sciences and disorders from New York University. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as...

Tim Mulkerin is a freelance writer, editor, and social media manager who has been working in digital media and the tech world since 2016. He has a bachelor's degree in art history and is currently pursuing a master's degree in communicative sciences and disorders from New York University. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. ...