Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The deal means that the planned limits on emissions from the oil and gas sec...
Queenstown, New Zealand, is buzzing with excitement as the crime drama series "A Remarkable Place to Die" gets the green light for a second season. This isn't just any renewal; it's a big deal for the local film industry and the town's economy. The show, produced by Screentime NZ, is a hit internationally. It's a team effort, with broadcasters from Germany, the U. S...
The Hunger Games universe is expanding with a fresh story. This time, the spotlight is on a young Haymitch Abernathy. The movie, "Sunrise on the Reaping, " is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026. It's a prequel, taking us back 24 years before the first Hunger Games film. Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, is sent to the 50th Hunger Games. This is a special editio...
The upcoming finale of Dancing With the Stars is set to be a game-changer. For the first time, the show is introducing a new format with three rounds of competition. This shift is designed to make the finale more challenging and exciting than ever before. Five celebrities have made it to the final round: Alix Earle, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron, Robert Irwin, and Elai...
A fresh face has entered the film and TV investment scene, aiming to shake things up. Easttree Media, a new investment platform, is stepping into the spotlight at the American Film Market. This company is all about buying up income rights from films and TV shows, much like how some musicians have sold their song catalogs. Easttree Media is backed by some big names, ...
A major player in Ecuador's drug scene has been caught in Spain. Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria, the boss of Los Lobos, was grabbed in Malaga. He had been hiding out in Europe, pretending to be someone else after faking his own death. Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, shared this news. Chavarria was still running his criminal business from afar, including illegal mining an...
The Screen Actors Guild Awards is changing its name to The Actor Awards. This shift highlights the focus on actors, as the trophy itself is called "The Actor. " The change aims to make the show's purpose clearer to a global audience. The rebranding was announced ahead of the 32nd ceremony, scheduled for 1 March 2026. The executive producer, Jon Brockett, explained t...
Big names in Hollywood are stepping up to tackle antisemitism. The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles has brought together top industry figures to form the Jewish Entertainment Alliance. This group aims to support Jewish creatives who face rising antisemitism. Howard Gordon and Joel Fields, known for their work on hit TV shows, are leading the charge. They are joined ...
Cattle prices have been a hot topic lately. From 2021 to 2024, producers had a strong hold on the market. This was partly due to a lot of money being printed and some dry weather. Things got even tighter in 2025 when the government stepped in, closing the Mexican border and adding big taxes on imported beef. Now, the government is trying to ease up on these measures...
The White House recently met with oil refiners and biofuel producers to tackle a long-standing issue about biofuel blending rules. The Trump administration is close to deciding whether larger refiners should compensate for the billions of gallons of biofuels that were exempted for smaller refineries. This decision was supposed to be made by the end of October but got...