Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, Stephen Fry, and F Murray Abraham made statements to The Telegraph advocating for Kevin Spacey’s comeback. He’s been mostly out of work due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox’s upcoming sports streaming service, Venu Sports, launches this fall. The service promises to bring live sports from top leagues and teams into one app. Regulatory approval is pending.
84% of musical festival attendees in a new survey intend to use drugs, up 10% from last year. Marijuana remains the top choice, while fests like Rock Fest and Burning Man are popular for drug consumption among millennials.
Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson says her mom dropped her phone and started crying when she introduced her to Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage during a video call: “I’ve never seen her react that way for anyone.”
Film stuntman Tony McFarr, known for working with Chris Pratt, has died at 47. The cause is unknown, with toxicology pending. His work included films like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes & Captain America: Civil War.
Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Mayim Bialik, and Cate Blanchett appear in director Jim Jarmusch’s upcoming film, Father Mother Sister Brother. The film follows three separate stories about parents and their adult children.
Judi Dench opposes the idea of trigger warnings before stage plays, stating: “if you’re that sensitive, don’t go to the theater, because you could be very shocked.” She believes that theater should excite and stimulate audiences.
FX and Hulu have confirmed two more seasons of Shogun are in the pipeline. The show, based on a novel, was initially produced as a limited series. However, it has become FX’s most-streamed show since it aired in February.
Universal Orlando is set to open DreamWorks Land next month, featuring various attractions including “Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres.” The play area offers a unique feature – a toilet slide (with sound FX) in Shrek’s outhouse.