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The 32-year-old son of acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner has been taken into custody and accused of murder after Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found fatally stabbed at their Los Angeles residence. Los Angeles police confirmed that Nick Reiner was arrested on Sunday night and formally booked on suspicion of murder. Authorities said investigators are preparing to …

US filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Los Angeles residence on Sunday, prompting a police investigation being treated as an apparent homicide. Emergency crews were dispatched to the home shortly after 3:30pm local time following a medical assistance call. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, responders discovered a …

This weekend brought encouraging news for movie theaters: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 grabbed the top spot at the U.S. box office with an estimated $63 million in ticket sales. The horror sequel significantly outperformed predictions — which had placed its debut around $55 million — becoming the strongest post–Thanksgiving weekend opener ever. The original Freddy’s film, which premiered in …

The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) by Netflix isn’t just big — it’s transformative. Announced on 5 December 2025, Netflix agreed to purchase Warner Bros.’ film and TV studios, its streaming business (HBO Max / HBO), and its vast content libraries. The deal is valued at roughly US$82.7 billion in enterprise value, with an equity value near US$72.0 billion; …

Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court that her books may have to be removed from sale in the UK — and that she may be unable to publish any new work there — because of the legal uncertainty created by the UK government’s decision to proscribe the activist group Palestine Action. Rooney, who has openly supported the …

British actor Jack Shepherd, celebrated for his commanding lead role in the long-running detective drama Wycliffe, has died at the age of 85. His family confirmed on Monday that the actor passed away peacefully in hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his wife and children. A Distinguished Screen Presence Born in Leeds, Shepherd became a familiar face to millions …

An Australian man who disrupted the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good by rushing toward Ariana Grande has been deported following the completion of a nine-day jail sentence, according to local media reports. Singapore’s immigration authority confirmed that Johnson Wen has been permanently barred from re-entering the country. Wen was arrested on 13 November after jumping a barricade during the …

Director Jonathan M. Chu returns to Oz for the final chapter of his two-part adaptation, closing the curtain on Wicked: For Good with unmistakable ambition and emotional punch. Following the massive success of Wicked: Part One—fueled by Oscar-nominated performances from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo—this sequel proves that screenwriters Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox still have plenty of creative firepower …

Austria’s public broadcaster, Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), has reaffirmed its preference for a collaborative solution concerning European Broadcasting Union (EBU) member Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest 2026, stating that a compromise remains possible despite mounting boycott threats. ORF Director General Roland Weißmann said the broadcaster is engaged in intense efforts to persuade fellow members to support the Vienna-hosted …

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan was awarded the Actress Film/Television accolade at the 2025 BAFTA Scotland Awards in Glasgow on Sunday night, for her portrayal in the recovery drama The Outrun. The ceremony, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, marked her first win at a BAFTA Scotland event after a number of prior nominations. Although Ronan was not present, …