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Television
Emmy Nominations Are In, and It's a Banner Year for Television
The Pitt leads the 2026 Emmy field with 25 nominations, Hacks sets a comedy series record with 24 in its final season, and Apple TV+ lands its best haul ever. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will air September 14, hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
Film
'The Odyssey' Just Had One of the Most Dazzling World Premieres in Years
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey held its world premiere in London on July 6, drawing Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and more. The $250 million IMAX epic opens in theaters July 17.
Theatrical
A New 'Dune: Part Three' Trailer Just Dropped at a Global IMAX Event
Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet unveiled a new trailer for Dune: Part Three at a global IMAX fan event simulcast across eight cities, giving audiences their most comprehensive look yet at the final chapter. The film, set 17 years after Dune: Part Two, opens December 18.
Motion Picture
The New 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer Is Already Breaking Records
Sony and Marvel's second trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day became the second-biggest trailer debut of all time with over 500 million views, trailing only the first trailer for the same film. Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker for the July 31 release, which is tracking to be one of the biggest box office events of the summer.
International
Sky Is Buying ITV To Build Britain's Answer to a Streaming Giant
Sky has announced a £1.6 billion takeover of ITV, the UK's biggest commercial broadcaster, with the two companies aiming to create what they're calling a British "streaming champion." The deal is expected to close next year, establishing the most significant consolidation in British media in a generation.
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