Netflix is developing a new drama series centered on the New York Yankees, with Jason Bateman attached to the project. The series is being produced in partnership with Major League Baseball and Josh Wakely, signaling a major collaboration between streaming and sports entertainment. It may attract significant viewership given Bateman's profile and baseball's built-in fanbase.

Selena Gomez, Christina Aguilera, and stylist Law Roach have joined the host committee for Legacy House, an Olympics-inspired initiative. Their involvement adds star power to the project, which aims to celebrate the cultural and social legacy of the Games.

In a Variety interview, actor Wagner Moura and director Louis Leterrier discuss the physical and emotional demands of making the lockdown-inspired sci-fi horror film ‘The Last House.’ They also explore how the story reflects the parental perspective, adding depth to the genre’s tension and terror.

A coalition opposing the Paramount-Skydance merger says concessions Paramount offered to U.K. regulators lend "powerful credibility" to U.S. state attorneys general suing to block the deal. The group argues these concessions prove the dangers of the merger in the U.S. market are unmistakable, intensifying legal pressure on the transaction.

Little Spark Films has wrapped production on the YA mystery 'Bridgette Wrona and the Whisper Creek Murders,' an exclusive report reveals. The story centers on a young podcaster investigating a serial killer. This signals a completed film project with potential appeal to mystery and true-crime audiences.

New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander has soft-launched the band's return with a new song for a movie, "One Night Only." This marks their first new music in 28 years and precedes a long-awaited debut album from the "You Get What You Give" act. The reunion signals a rare revival of a beloved 90s one-hit wonder.

Director Vaishali Sinha's new documentary "Give It a Shot," about the development of a male contraceptive, has secured a North American theatrical release and released its first trailer. The film follows efforts to bring a new birth control option to men, highlighting medical, social, and political barriers. This matters as it spotlights a long-awaited development in reproductive health and gender equality.

Roadside Attractions and Vertical have picked up distribution rights to 'The Gallerist,' a satire starring Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega. The deal ensures the film reaches audiences through theatrical and digital platforms, underscoring continued interest in star-driven independent features.

Don Lemon is asking a court to dismiss criminal charges against him from a protest at a Minnesota ICE facility. His legal team argues the prosecution is politically motivated, citing former President Trump's long-running hostility toward the journalist. The case raises concerns about the use of prosecutorial power against press figures.