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- Literary Hub· 3h9 Novels About Being the Poorest Person in the Room
I like my fiction the way I like my reality TV: full of rich people behaving badly, all of whom are one wrong move away from total exposure. Fortunately for me, Rich People Behaving Badly is a whole supergenre—spanning thrillers,
- Literary Hub· 3hRebranding Samantha: Reflections on the First “Grown Up” American Girl Book
We had several things on our 40th anniversary of American Girl wishlist: The relaunch of Grin Pins; a new historical doll with a more contemporary history (we have consistently suggested something from the 1960s Chicano Movement); a few updated Smart
- Book Riot· 4hFanfiction Changed How I Think About the Purpose of Stories
After decades of writing about books, I was surprised to find that reading fanfic fundamentally shifted my relationship to stories.
- Book Riot· 4hQueer & Trans Horror Books to Read This Halloween Season
Samantha Josephs, the author of the trans body horror novel Carrying, recommends three of her favorite trans and queer horror books.
- Vulture· 4hTelematrix No. 169: October 5, 2026
Can you name a Randall Park TV show with a one- to three-word title?
- Deadline· 4hFormer Prince Andrew Taking Legal Action Against Police Over Epstein Files Arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against the police force that arrested him earlier this year. According to The Telegraph, which broke the news, the issue revolves around the search warrants used by Thames Valley Police and its chief constable in relation to his…
Also atVariety - Literary Hub· 4hLove Days
After a hasty breakfast, of which she remembered nothing but that she had eaten it, Susanna found herself on the street car bound for college. She had indeed been dimly aware of the states through which she had passed up
- The Hollywood Reporter· 5hMovies With “Real Political Messages” Underneath the Surface, Animation and More: What Not to Miss at London Film Fest
Kristy Matheson previews key highlights and stars featured in the 70th edition and why she doesn't agree with people having "a grumble about how it doesn't seem like a big or a good year for cinema."
- Variety· 5hJohn de Mol’s Formats Giant Talpa Studios Heads to Mipcom With New Shows ‘Sing With Me,’ ‘The Golden Elevators’ (EXCLUSIVE)
John de Mol’s Talpa Studios, whose hit formats include quiz show “The Floor,” is heading to next week’s TV market Mipcom with a slate of new entertainment formats, led by “Sing With Me” and “The Golden Elevators.” “Sing With Me” is a feelgood music entertainment format developed…
- Deadline· 5hExecs Launch IP Studio & Unveil Viking Mythology Series
EXCLUSIVE: A trio of executives have launched an IP studio focused on sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Antoine Disle, Orso Vesperini and Olivier Compere, who between them have made projects for Canal+, TF1 and Warner, are behind Forge Films Company, which has unveiled Viking mythlogy…
- Deadline· 5hBrian Cox Goes Digital: Top British TV Scientist Strikes Content Deal With New Sony Studio
EXCLUSIVE: The first partnership for Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) new digital studio was with Minecraft supremo Tom Simons AKA TommyInnit, but its second pact is in a different universe altogether.
- Variety· 5hITV Studios Travels to Mipcom With 10 New Titles on Its Formats Slate, Led by ‘The Chase Around the World’ (EXCLUSIVE)
ITV Studios has unveiled 10 new titles on its Mipcom formats slate, led by “The Chase Around the World,” and also revealed the unscripted lineup, which includes “70 Up,” the final chapter of the groundbreaking documentary series “7 Up.” “The Chase Around the World,” a…
- Deadline· 5hGillian Anderson Explains Confrontation With “Distracting” Superfans Who Sat In Front Row Of West End Show: “We Can All See You”
Gillian Anderson has explained why she asked a group of superfans not to sit in the front row of her West End stage show, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Anderson is performing at Soho Place Theatre and was filmed confronting audience members following a performance.
- Deadline· 5hMBC Studios Sets November 19 Release For Landmark Production ‘Traveller’s Hell’
MBC Studios has announced a November 19 theatrical release date for long-awaited psychological thriller Traveller’s Hell about a young woman who picks up a stranger on a remote road.
- Variety· 5hLa Oreja de Van Gogh Songs Set to Power an Ambitious Romantic Musical From Fernando González Molina (EXCLUSIVE)
The songs of pop group phenomenon La Oreja de Van Gogh, which has just become the only Spanish band with a song in Spotify’s Billions Club, are heading for the big screen, set to be sung and power the emotional currents of an ambitious romantic musical, “Puedes Contar Conmigo.”…
- Variety· 6hTalent Agency Cosmic Opens London Office, Led by Gabrielle de Cevins
Cosmic Talents, which represents leading international heads of department, is opening a London office. It will be led by Gabrielle de Cevins, who joins Cosmic Talents as the agency’s U.K.-based agent.
- Deadline· 7hA+E Global Media Hires Banijay Distribution Veteran Chris Stewart
EXCLUSIVE: A+E Global Media has hired international TV distribution veteran Chris Stewart. The former Banijay executive joins as VP, Content Sales, and will lead on sales in the UK, Ireland and Germany. He will be based in the UK.
- Variety· 7hHarvey Keitel Plays Acting Teacher in Gaurav Bhardwaj’s Debut Feature ‘The Method’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Harvey Keitel stars as a celebrated acting teacher in “The Method,” the first feature from director and co-writer Gaurav Bhardwaj, produced by “CTRL” banner Travelin Bone Entertainment alongside Imagination Infinite Motion Pictures.
- The Hollywood Reporter· 7hJohn Oliver Has Re-Acquired Russell Crowe’s Iconic Jock Strap
This marks the third time the undergarment, which Crowe wore in 2005's 'Cinderella Man,' has been in the possession of the 'Last Week Tonight' host.
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