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An exclusive look at the making of films and TV shows, featuring commentary from the creators and on-set reports.

John Oliver, host of 'Last Week Tonight', makes unexpected guest appearances on the iconic daytime soap operas 'Days of Our Lives' and 'General Hospital'.
Behind the Scenes

John Oliver guest stars on Days of Our Lives & General Hospital

John Oliver, the Emmy-winning host of 'Last Week Tonight', personally pitched himself for guest roles on daytime television, leading to appearances on both 'Days of Our Lives' and 'General Hospital',

Victor Ren· Jun 29· 3 min read
Larry David and Barack Obama in a vintage TV studio, discussing a script for a new sketch comedy show, hinting at retirement.

Larry David's new sketch show premieres, addresses retirement rumors

Victor Ren · Jun 27
Bill Maher and JD Vance depicted in a split screen, symbolizing a surprising political discussion and potential shift in Maher's 2028 voting considerations.

Bill Maher says 2028 presidential vote could be in play

Victor Ren · Jun 27
Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things, with a secret pact about her fate known only to her and the Duffer Brothers.

Millie Bobby Brown Reveals She Knows Eleven's Fate in Stranger Things

Victor Ren · Jun 25
Larry David and former President Barack Obama share a laugh on the set of David's new HBO comedy series, 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness'.

Larry David praises Obama's comedic timing in new show

Victor Ren · Jun 24
Holographic Amazon Alexa interface in a smart home, featuring celebrity avatars and interactive ad content for conversational commerce.

Amazon Alexa taps celebrities for new agentic AI ads

Imagine asking Alexa for a recipe and, mid-conversation, she seamlessly offers to order ingredients from Papa Johns, completing the transaction with a simple 'yes'.

Victor Ren· Jun 23· 3 min
Yash's upcoming movie 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' with a confirmed global release date of August 26, 2026.

Yash's 'Toxic' movie targets August 26, 2026 release date

Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' will launch globally on August 26, 2026, ending months of speculation.

Victor Ren· Jun 21· 3 min