Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Actor, Dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for “Heroes,” “Nashville” and the “Scream” films, died on August 16, 2026, at age 36, according to a representative; no cause was immediately disclosed.
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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Set for Disney+ Release on September 2
The Star Wars film “The Mandalorian and Grogu” will begin streaming on Disney+ on September 2 after a $345 million worldwide theatrical run.
Netflix Orders Eight-Episode Gothic Romance Series ‘Sid & Zoey’
Netflix has ordered the young-adult gothic romance “Sid & Zoey,” with Jon Kasdan and John Shiban serving as co-showrunners.
Italian Police Recover Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse Works Stolen Near Parma
Italian investigators recovered three paintings worth more than $10 million that were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in March.
San Sebastián Adds Six Films to 2026 Golden Shell Competition
The San Sebastián Film Festival added six films to its 2026 Official Selection, bringing the announced Golden Shell competition lineup to 16 titles.
‘House of the Dragon’ season-three finale reaches 21 million viewers
The season-three finale of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” reached 21 million viewers in its first three days, with more than 11 million in the United States.
Letterman lines up Damon, Roberts, Kimmel and Honnold for Netflix series
David Letterman’s Netflix interview series will return for a seventh season with guests Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel and Alex Honnold.
DC Studios halts active development of Waller and Paradise Lost series
DC Studios is no longer actively developing its previously announced Waller series or the Wonder Woman prequel Paradise Lost, according to Variety.