{ "entity": "FilmNews", "subtitle": "An eCorp Venture", "domain": "filmnews.net", "vertical": "Culture, Style & Media", "count": 18, "generated_at": "2026-07-14T22:25:38.406Z", "articles": [ { "title": "George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking ‘Easier’ and ‘There’s Nothing You Can Do About It,’ Criticizes Hollywood for Giving Fans Too Much Power", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/film/news/george-lucas-test-screenings-embraces-ai-hollywood-1236810656/", "summary": "George Lucas has a bone to pick with Hollywood when it comes to focus groups and test screenings. The “Star Wars” creator, who walked away from the franchise in 2012 after selling Lucasfilm to Disney in a $4 billion deal, recently told A Rabbit’s Foot (via IGN) that Hollywood’s o", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:10:49 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lucas-2.jpg" }, { "title": "Pedro Pascal Is a Tortured Cellist in the New Trailer for ‘Behemoth!’", "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/behemoth-trailer-pedro-pascal-tony-gilroy-tortured-cellist-1235593431/", "summary": "Tony Gilroy’s musical drama about the world of Hollywood film scoring also stars Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, and Will Arnett", "source": "rollingstone.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:45:11 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Blue Beetle Returns: Xolo Maridueña to Reprise Superhero in ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/film/news/blue-beetle-superman-2-man-of-tomorrow-1236811013/", "summary": "The Blue Beetle is back! Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his Blue Beetle role in the “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” The film, currently in production, will be directed by James Gunn. Maridueña first portrayed the character in the 2023 film “Blue Beetle,” directed by Angel ", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:29:16 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MCDBLBE_WB009.jpg" }, { "title": "Not a Done Deal: How and Why 12 Blue States are Fighting the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-rob-bonta-state-ags-sue-blockbusters-1236810931/", "summary": "Are blockbuster films a separate market? Or are they interchangeable with other forms of entertainment? The $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger may hang on that question. On July 13, a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing that it will lead to excessive co", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:10:26 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rob-Bonta.jpg" }, { "title": "‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Starts Filming With First Set Footage of Andy Serkis Reviving Iconic Character", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/film/news/lord-of-the-rings-hunt-for-gollum-filming-set-footage-1236810966/", "summary": "Production has officially begun on “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” with Warner Bros. releasing the first footage of Andy Serkis back in character as the ring-obsessed creature. The brief behind-the-scenes video offers an early glimpse at Serkis on the film’s set as ", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:48 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/serkis.png" }, { "title": "MLB All-Star Game 2026 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the National League vs. American League Online", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/how-to-watch-mlb-all-star-game-2026-live-online-free-1236810159/", "summary": "As we head into the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season, teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the league with impressive play, strong pitching and out-of-the-park hitting. But now, it’s the time of the season for a little bit of rest, relaxatio", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MLB-Vladimir-Guerrero-Jr-Getty-VR-Featured.jpg" }, { "title": "Jason Newsted on the Time Metallica Had Darts Thrown at Them Onstage", "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jason-newsted-metallica-stop-show-darts-interview-1235593579/", "summary": "“It was maybe the fourth time we ever stopped a show,” the band’s former bassist says. “I look over at James, like, ‘Dude!’”", "source": "rollingstone.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:52:38 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Lily Allen Drops Most Arena Dates on U.S. Tour in Favor of Theater and Amphitheater Shows", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/music/news/lily-allen-drops-arena-dates-tour-theaters-1236810991/", "summary": "Lily Allen’s “West End Girl” tour was one of the year’s most acclaimed pop outings when it played U.S. theaters earlier this year, but there was some question about whether the intimate and highly theatrical one-woman show would translate to huge venues, when the British singer b", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:51:32 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-14-at-1.00.15-PM.jpeg" }, { "title": "How Strong Is the Democratic State AGs’ Lawsuit Aiming to Block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Takeover?", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-state-ags-daily-variety-1236810547/", "summary": "A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is suing to block Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery — arguing the transaction violates antitrust law by giving the combined company undue power in three markets: wide-release theatrical distribution, tentpole ", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Paramount-Skydance.jpg" }, { "title": "Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Just Kicked Off Early for Card Members — Here Are the Best Deals So Far", "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/best-nordstrom-anniversary-sale-deals-2026-1235593300/", "summary": "The annual shopping event features discounts of up to 70% off across top brands like Coach, On, and Kiehl's", "source": "rollingstone.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:18:27 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Does Noel Gallagher Truly Believe Phil Collins Is the Antichrist? Collins Doesn’t Think So", "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/phil-collins-oasis-noel-gallagher-comments-1235593452/", "summary": "Artists will likely meet for first time at pre-Rock Hall luncheon this fall", "source": "rollingstone.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:14:27 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "‘Far Cry’ FX Series Casts Steve Buscemi", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/far-cry-fx-series-cast-steve-buscemi-1236810902/", "summary": "The “Far Cry” TV series is building out its cast with the addition of Steve Buscemi. Variety has learned that Buscemi will star in the series adaptation of the hit video game franchise alongside star and co-creator Rob Mac and previously announced cast member Lizzy Caplan. The se", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Steve-Buscemi-e1784054854392.jpg" }, { "title": "WGA Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Alleging Writers Will Be Paid Less and Have Fewer Opportunities if Deal Goes Through", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/film/news/wga-sues-to-block-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236810972/", "summary": "The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging it violates federal antitrust law and would cause specific harm to writers. The lawsuit was", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:48:24 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/wwd_claudel226173.jpg" }, { "title": "Karol G Is Bringing Powerhouse Women, Including Elena Rose, on Tour", "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/elena-rose-karol-g-stadium-tour-opener-1235593291/", "summary": "The Venezuelan singer will open the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, and Dallas", "source": "rollingstone.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:45:25 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "How to Watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Online for Free", "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/streaming/watch-mlb-all-star-game-2026-online-free-without-cable-1235593196/", "summary": "Here’s where to stream tonight’s MLB All-Star Game live from Philadelphia", "source": "rollingstone.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Fox Sets Fall 2026 Premiere Dates: ‘The Floor,’ ‘Doc,’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and More", "url": "https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/fox-fall-2026-premiere-dates-1236810877/", "summary": "Fox has announced a slate of fall premiere dates for returning favorites, breakout hits, game shows and more. The season kicks off on Sept. 21 with “Celebrity Name That Tune,” anchored by host Jane Krakowski and new bandleader Robin Thicke. Scrub in the following day for the Seas", "source": "variety.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:03:31 +0000", "image": "https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/doc.webp" }, { "title": "ICE Makes Minor Concession After Two Killings in a Week", "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ice-killings-maine-houston-minor-policy-change-1235593459/", "summary": "Scaling back vehicle stops isn’t going to stop an agency dead set on brutalizing immigrants", "source": "rollingstone.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:55:19 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "How Big Is Ella Langley Right Now? She’s About to Tie Whitney and Mariah", "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/ella-langley-choosin-texas-may-tie-whitney-houston-1235593283/", "summary": "If “Choosin’ Texas” holds its momentum on the Billboard Hot 100, Langley will join Houston and Carey as the only women to have a song spend 14 weeks on top of the chart", "source": "rollingstone.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:46:03 +0000", "image": null } ] }