• Jon Stewart Mocks Mitch McConnell’s Recovery Photo
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    The “Daily Show” host called the image “totally believable evidence that Mitch McConnell is not only alive, but the happiest boy in the hospital.”
  • Can you spot the poacher’s handprint? Earth Photo award winners – in pictures
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Photography
    From scientific tricks to stop turtle traffickers to stranded seals and displaced workers, these images all scooped prizes at this year’s Earth Photo awards Continue reading...
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Photography
    What do auroras look like from above?
  • Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues that the deal would harm movie theaters and damage America’s entertainment industry.
  • Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as “the most influential political cartoonist now working.”
  • Naruto Can Finally Beat One Piece For The First Time In 20 Years
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    It's been a long time since Naruto could be considered the most popular anime in the United States, but it's looking like that is all about to change.
  • US: 12 states challenge Paramount's buyout of Warner
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Culture & Lifestyle
    The states have filed a lawsuit arguing that a merger of Hollywood giant studios Paramount and Warner would "extinguish competition" and increase consumer prices.
  • 100-Year-Old Dystopian Cyberpunk Masterpiece That Inspired Blade Runner Predicted 2026
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    A 100-year-old highly acclaimed dystopian cyberpunk masterpiece, which also later inspired Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, is surprisingly set in 2026.
  • Steam Drops Gorgeous Free Game With 98% Positive Reviews
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Steam's latest free game proves satisfying combat doesn't need a blockbuster budget to shine.
  • The Major Difference Between X-Men’s Morph & Mystique Powers Explained
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Although Marvel's Morph and Mystique share very similar powersets as key X-Men characters, there are some key notable differences between the two.
  • Supergirl Introduces The Epic Opposite Of Superman's Kryptonite
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Supergirl recovers one of the most secretly powerful weapons in DC's Kryptonian lore, engineered to store and awaken Superman-like powers.
  • Tom Holland’s First Major Spider-Man Villain Nearly Cast A Disney Legend
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    A surprising Disney star turned down a key villain role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe opposite Tom Holland's Spider-Man.
  • 1 Year Later, These Are The Undisputed 5 Best Moments In James Gunn's Superman
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    James Gunn's Superman turns one year old this week, and there are many moments that cement it as one of the best superhero films in recent years.
  • Inglourious Basterds Meets Back To The Future In Netflix's 8-Part Stephen King Series
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Netflix is currently home to one of the best and most underrated Stephen King sci-fi thriller shows, and it's a perfect show to binge-watch.
  • Action-Packed New Fantasy Series Drops New Look At Its Unlikeliest Champion (Exclusive)
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    The oppressive Empire of Sagrada's new tournament could shape its future, as long as it doesn't consume its mightiest fighter or his patron first.
  • Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Sequel Leaves Fans Split
    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Fans of the action RPG Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot are eager for a sequel, and it looks like there's mixed reactions given a recent event.
  • Comparing the Different Holes in the Earth
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from Neatorama
    Randall Munroe has posted a chart comparing the earth's holes at xkcd. There's a lot of information, so you will want to see the full-size version here . This might remind you of the ominous depth comparison video from a few years ago,...
  • Managing Director – Texas Performing Arts via TOC Arts Partners
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from ArtsJournal
    Texas Performing Arts in Austin, Texas seeks a Managing Director.
  • What Evil Dead Burn's Box Office Means For The Future Of The Franchise
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Evil Dead Burn may not have repeated the box office success of Evil Dead Rise, but the horror franchise hasn't run out of steam yet.
  • Sam Neill, New Zealand Actor Known for ‘Jurassic Park,’ Dies at 78
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    He appeared in more than 150 films and TV shows over a five-decade career, but was perhaps best known for his star turn in the dinosaur blockbuster.
  • Sam Neill's Cult Classic '80s Horror Movie Is A Must-Watch For Every Fan
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Before Jurassic Park, Sam Neill starred in one of the greatest horror films ever made. Honor one of the greatest to ever do it by giving it a watch.
  • This Short-Lived '80s Action TV Show Starred A Future Saturday Night Live Legend
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Eventual Saturday Night Live legend Dana Carvey starred on this short-lived '80s action TV show based on a then-recent film.
  • Sam Neill’s Best Movie Performances: Where to Stream
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    From his global breakthrough in “Jurassic Park” to the more recent “Peaky Blinders,” the actor’s range was always on display.
  • Have Disney’s Live-Action Remakes Run Their Course?
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    The $43 million domestic opening for the live-action "Moana" is just a notch above last year's "Snow White," well below industry expectations.
  • 5 Reasons Why Disney's Live-Action Moana Flopped At The Box Office
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Disney's live-action Moana remake didn't fare so well during its opening at the box office, so let's look at what went wrong.
  • Labels for Music Created With A.I. Could Join Explicit Lyrics Warnings
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    Major music industry groups, including the organization behind the Grammy Awards, have proposed labels for tracks made with some degree of artificial intelligence.
  • A look back at Sam Neill's versatile acting career – video obituary
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor whose career spanned five decades, has died at the age of 78. From Oscar winners to blockbusters such as The Piano and Jurassic Park, Neill built a career playing dashing romantic leads and...
  • Yo-Yo Ma Plays the Drainage Ditch
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from ArtsJournal
    Good Morning, Yo-Yo Ma is among the musicians turning the Los Angeles River — neglected, trashed, half-restored — into an impromptu concert stage (Los Angeles Times). And in Oakland, a nonreligious choir is packing a church with people...
  • I interviewed Sam Neill in 2024. He was even more charming than I’d expected | Zoe Williams
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    The actor, who has died aged 78, was refreshingly candid about Hollywood, filmmaking, his cancer treatment – and why he preferred life on his New Zealand farm to the movie business Sam Neill’s 20 best performances A life in pictures ‘A...
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda Rejected A Spider-Man Villain Role He Would Have Been Wrong For
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Marvel once approached Lin-Manuel Miranda to play the villain in a Spider-Man movie, but he himself would tell you that was a bad idea.
  • A Spider-Man: Brand New Day Producer Has One Rule For Making Another Movie
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    What's next for Spider-Man after Brand New Day? One of the film's producer says they're following on rule to see what comes next.
  • Don’t Let the Silly Skits Fool You, ‘Gail Daughtry’ Is a Seriously Well-Written Screenplay
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    David Wain and Ken Marino tell IndieWire about their latest film's connection to "Mad Men" and "The Wizard of Oz," and how their "Wet Hot American Summer" absurdity takes careful planning.
  • 5 Best Sam Neill Movies That Aren't Jurassic Park
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Sam Neill's career extended well beyond Jurassic Park. Here are five other great movies that the late actor appeared in.
  • Tony Rayns, Who Helped Bring Asian Film to the World, Dies at 77
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    In reviews and at festivals, he played a key role in introducing English-speaking audiences to directors like Wong Kar-wai, Jia Zhangke and Bong Joon Ho.
  • Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Review: Three Nights of Legacy and Guest Stars
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.
  • ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Headed for New Reboot
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    A new company has the rights to Freddy and his nightmares. Continue reading…
  • Korea’s Coastal Folklore Surfaces in Jeongmin Lee’s Ink Illustrations
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from Colossal
    Korea’s Coastal Folklore Surfaces in Jeongmin Lee’s Ink Illustrations "I rarely paint a folktale exactly as it's written," Lee says. "I'm more interested in its symbols, emotions, and the questions it leaves behind." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support...
  • Is It Really Possible To Map The Odyssey?
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from ArtsJournal
    The ancient Greek polymath Eratosthenes, who was the first person to measure the circumference of the Earth, disputed that the Odyssey had anything to do with geography. He said: “You will find the scene of the wanderings of Odysseus...
  • Karlovy Vary 2026 Interview: RAIN CATCHER Filmmaker Michele Fiascaris on Voyeurism and Building a Neo-Noir on a Limited Budget
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    The Italian-born, London-based filmmaker discusses casting Dudley O'Shaughnessy, drawing on David Fincher and Brian De Palma, and transforming the Barbican into a psychological maze. [ Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com... ]
  • The American Film Institute’s Celebrated AFI DWW+ Directing Workshop Opens Call for Applicants
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Exclusive: Applications for the immersive training program, which culminates in a completed thesis film to be screened for the industry, are now open through September 9.
  • A New Nightmare On Elm Street Reboot Is Coming And There's Only One Actor To Play The New Freddy
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    An inevitable new Nightmare on Elm Street movie is in the works, and we have the perfect (although unexpected) pick to play the new Freddy.
  • The Fault Lines Of PEN America’s Support Of Free Speech
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from ArtsJournal
    PEN America currently sits on a widening fault line, one that divides old-school liberalism, which treats the right to speak as more important than any particular ideology, from a surging and fiercely ideological left that sees Israel...
  • Survey: Americans Support AI Companies Transferring Half Their Stock To A Public Fund
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from ArtsJournal
    According to a new national survey of 1,690 adults from research firm Verasight, 69% said they support “forcing” AI firms to transfer half their stock to a public sovereign wealth fund that would, in theory, pour AI profits back into the...
  • Opening This Week: THE ODYSSEY, STEAL AWAY, TAKE CARE OF MY CAT
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Plus: 'The Kidnapping of Arabella' and '40 Watts From Nowhere.' [ Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com... ]
  • Music Industry Proposes Labels For AI-Use
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from ArtsJournal
    The labels are simple icons that distinguish between those that are “AI-generated” and “AI-assisted,” but they are designed to be adopted by digital music services, distributors and others. The track labeling is voluntary. – Deadline
  • Helena Minginowicz Transforms Humble Paper Towel into Ethereal Paintings
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from Colossal
    Helena Minginowicz Transforms Humble Paper Towel into Ethereal Paintings "Civilizations are remembered through their monuments, but understood through the things they throw away," the artist says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts...
  • Every Charming Piece of the Next ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Adventure Has Been Meticulously Crafted — Even Its Poster
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Exclusive: The stop-motion animation house shares both the newest poster for "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" and a nifty behind-the-scenes featurette about its creation.
  • Kids Can’t Stop Watching ‘Moana.’ There’s a Scientific Explanation.
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from NYT > Arts
    The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+. Parents and experts explain why kids can’t get enough.
  • The Cinnamon Bachelors and Pepper Bachelors of Denmark
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from Neatorama
    Today I learned that if you live in Denmark, particularly the Jutland region, and aren't married by age 25, you may be assaulted with cinnamon . Your friends will find you, and maybe douse you with water first or mix the cinnamon with...
  • Harvey Keitel's First Hollywood Break Was On A Classic Horror-Themed Soap Opera
    Monday, July 13, 2026 from BREAKING NEWS: Movies
    Harvey Keitel is one of the most prolific and legendary actors of our time, but his first Hollywood break was on a beloved horror soap opera.
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