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| Fourth, final season of 'Yellowjackets' to premiere Nov. 20 | The fourth and final season of the star-studded psychological thriller, Yellowjackets, is to premiere on Paramount+ Nov. 20. The series follows a group of women still trying to move on after what they did to survive for 19 months after a plane crash in a remote location when they were teens 25 years ago. "As the survivors race to bury their sins before rescue arrives and an old flame roars back into town with plans of her own," the streaming service said in a press release Thursday. "Turns out not every homecoming is a joyous one, and this one's going to sting." The cast includes Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Sophie Nlisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton and Hilary Swank. |
| Lizzie Borden ponders how to get rid of parents in 'Monster' trailer | Netflix dropped its first full-length trailer for Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story Thursday. The limited series stars Ella Beatty as the titular 19th century axe murderer, Charlie Hunnam and Rebecca Hall as Lizzie's doomed father and step-mother, and Vicky Krieps in dual roles as the family's housemaid Bridget and notorious 16th century serial killer Elizabeth Bathory. The 2-minute preview shows Bathory telling Lizzie, "The way they treat you, they deserve it," as Lizzie tried to figure out how to get rid of her abusive parents. Lizzie is also seen wielding an axe and walking through her house covered in blood. Elsewhere, an investigator declares in a room filled with police officers: "No way a woman could do this. |
| Naomi Watts to be honored for 'The Housewife' at Zurich Film Festival | British actress Naomi Watts will be honored at the 2026 Zurich Film Festival. Organizers announced Thursday that Watts, 57, will receive this year's Golden Eye Award for her performance in The Housewife. The Housewife is a drama that marks Ben Shirinian's feature-length directorial debut. Set in 1960s New York City, the film stars Watts as "the enigmatic wife of a suspected Nazi," according to an official description. Other cast members include Tye Sheridan, Michael Imperioli, Luke Evans, Lena Olin and Debi Mazar. Watts will personally attend the Zurich Film Festival to present The Housewife and accept her award Sept. 26, along with speaking at a ZFF Masters session. |
| Ozzfest set for Birmingham in 2027 | Ozzfest, a music event started by late heavy-metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon, is being planned in Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham next year. The festival will take place at Villa Park, according to the musician's social media accounts. The lineup of performers and exact dates are expected to be announced at a later date. Ozzfest toured from 1996 to 2018 with various artists, including Osbourne and his band Black Sabbath. Osbourne died last summer at the age of 76. Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., recently announced that there will be a haunted house inspired by Osbourne at its Halloween Horror Nights event. |
| 'Heated Rivalry,' 'Widow's Bay,' Colbert lead Television Critic Awards | The Television Critics Association announced its 2026 award winners on Thursday. Acceptance videos from the winners will be published throughout the day on the TCA's social media channels. Heated Rivalry was named Program of the Year. Widow's Bay won for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, Outstanding New Program and Kate O'Flynn's performance. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or Sketch for its final season, and Colbert himself won the Career Achievement Award. Legacy comedy In Living Color won the Heritage Award. The Pitt won Outstanding Achievement in Drama for the second year in a row. Death By Lightning won Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials. |