Entertainment

Why the new Blumhouse Halloween film is a hit

Three reasons why you’ll be seeing the reboot of the classic horror movie in theaters this weekend.

Jonah Hill makes a personal directorial debut with “Mid 90s”

Top 5 Ads of the Week: Burger King’s nightmare, Ted Cruz loves White Castle

Yeti’s latest short film, HP brings back The Wolf, and you’d never know Pilsner Urquell made this feature beer doc.

Patagonia is officially endorsing U.S. Senate candidates in Montana and Nevada

The brand takes its activism to a new level by endorsing specific candidates for the first time ever.

This Senator’s campaign spot is hilariously similar to a fake ad from Veep

Is Netflix racially personalizing artwork for its titles?

One writer’s experience with Netflix’s title art has us wondering whether the company is quietly using race in its algorithm for visually recommending films.

This new Nespresso ad is a George Clooney prank on all of us, right?

The Oscar-winning actor joins Natalie Dormer in the coffee brand’s latest big-budget head scratcher.

Tyler, the Creator is in full bloom

Tyler, the Creator is an exuberant rap star and a thoughtful polymath working across fashion, animation, and film. WarnerMedia, Nike, and Sony have hopped aboard. Are you ready to ride?

MoviePass’s parent company is under investigation for allegedly misleading investors

The one chart that tells you everything you need to know about Netflix

A chart featuring the Instagram follower counts of Netflix stars says more about secrecy than popularity.

Panera Bread launches new digital video series on food transparency

Food Interrupted coincides with the company’s new labeling policy that aims for more transparency.

Shonda Rhimes, “highest-paid showrunner” in TV, wants women to demand what they deserve

“We need to set an example . . . Demanding what you deserve can feel like a radical act.”

LeBron James on Blaze Pizza and how it’s the key to understanding his own brand strategy

The pizza chain hits 300 stores, and James says it represents an ideal endorsement partnership.

ABC Entertainment’s Channing Dungey discusses “The Conners”

After an unexpectedly high-profile year, ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey speaks about diversity, streaming, and keeping the peace between showrunners and executives.

Endeavor working to unwind $400 million investment deal with Saudi Arabia

Hollywood talent agency turned global entertainment conglomerate Endeavor received a $400 million investment from Saudi Arabia in April. Now in the wake of the Jamal Khashoggi controversy, it’s trying to end the deal.

Ed Sheeran paid more U.K. tax last year than Starbucks or Amazon

The Pod Save America TV show is not going to save democracy–or even your Friday nights

The popular Democratic political podcast takes its act to television, to diminishing effect.

Why Damien Chazelle chose one of the most politically radical songs in history for “First Man”

“Whitey on the Moon” by the late revolutionary poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron is a searing indictment of the U.S. space program and the country’s values.

The Conners proves Roseanne will not be missed

Judging from the first two episodes of the Roseanne reboot spinoff, everything will be just fine—that is, if Barr’s fans aren’t still pissed at ABC.