News

Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, led by Chris Ottinger, head of worldwide distribution for the relatively new division, has started making the studio’s highest profile – and said to be costliest – titles “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and “Citadel,” available to third parties. These are joined by two upcoming series, the graphic novel based-spy thriller series “Butterfly” and the action series “Countdown,” starring Jensen Ackles (“The Boys”).

The latter two titles will be available 18 months after their season runs, following the traditional window release pattern. “Countdown” drops in late June while “Butterfly” debuts later in the summer. Buyer feedback for these shows was very positive during the company’s LA Screenings presentation, according to Ottinger.

Speaking of the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, Ottinger said: “We would want premium pricing because it’s a premium product. Season 1 of ‘The Rings of Power’was the biggest TV series...

The 2025 Tribeca Festival is bringing the best of the best together to select this year’s festival awards. IndieWire can announce that Nia DaCosta, Andrew Ahn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Kyle MacLachlan, Eliza Hittman, and more acclaimed filmmakers will be among the jury members for festival, which will take place June 4 through 15.

The Tribeca Festival, presented by Okx, will honor works across 15 competition categories. In addition, the Nora Ephron Award will honor an exceptional female filmmaker who represents the spirit and vision of the legendary filmmaker and writer. The winners in each category will be announced at the Tribeca Festival ceremony on June 12.

“We’re proud to welcome an eclectic group of jurors to this year’s Tribeca Festival,” Nancy Lefkowitz, EVP at Tribeca Enterprises, said. “Their breadth of expertise across genres will be instrumental in recognizing standout storytellers and honoring bold new voices from around the world.”

“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple...

Étoile editor Tim Streeto was more than happy to run it back with Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino after their successful collaboration on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel led to three Emmy Award nominations for Streeto and years of acclaim.

“There was scuttlebutt that they were planning another show, and so when they asked me to come on, I was thrilled,” Streeto tells Gold Derby as part of our Meet the Experts: TV Editors panel.

Streaming now on Prime Video, Étoile focuses on Jack McMillan (Mrs. Maisel Emmy winner Luke Kirby), the artistic director of the New York Metropolitan Ballet, and Geneviève Lavigne (Charlotte Gainsbourg), the interim artistic director of Le Ballet National in Paris, and their attempts to resuscitate interest in the art form by switching companies. The meta pull of Étoile is that Sherman-Palladino, who was classically trained in ballet as a child, is trying to do the same...

Groups across age, gender, ethnicity, and income lines all have essentially the same views on streaming with ads.

Who is the most comfortable with ad-supported streaming? That’s one question posed in the latest version of Antenna's State of Subscriptions report, which compiles data through the first quarter of 2025. The survey asked customers about their preference for ads, and it found that across essentially all demographic lines, preferences for ads were quite similar regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, and income.

Key Details: Don’t ask: Older customers are slightly more likely to have never been confronted with the choice of accepting ads. Women or men?: Women are a bit more likely to accept ads with streaming. Income hints: Those making less than $50,000 per year are more likely to have made a choice about streaming ads at some point. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com

The data from Antenna shows that,...

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Glow is a sports comedy-drama series created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch. The Netflix series is set in the 1980s in Los Angeles, and it follows Ruth Wilder, a struggling actress who finds a unique way to gain some fame, women’s wrestling. After joining the game, she discovers that she will play alongside 12 other out-of-work actresses. Glow stars Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Sydelle Noel, Britney Young, Marc Maron, Britt Baron, Kate Nash, Gayle Rankin, Kia Stevens, Jackie Tohn, Ellen Wong, and Chris Lowell. So, if you loved the unique story, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in Glow, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Orange is the New Black (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Orange is the New Black is a comedy-drama series created by Jenji Kohan. Based on Piper Kerman’s 2010 memoir Orange Is...

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Dickinson is a comedy-drama series created by Alena Smith. The Apple TV+ series is set in the 19th century, and it follows Emily Dickinson, a budding writer who lives under the constraints of her time, but at every step, she challenges the norms through her writing. Dickinson stars Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, Jane Krakowski, Amanda Warren, and Chinaza Uche. So, if you loved the period setting, a women-centric story, and compelling characters in Dickinson, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Credit – Prime Video

My Lady Jane is a historical fantasy romantic comedy-drama series created by Gemma Burgess. Based on the novel of the same name by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, and Cynthia Hand, the short-lived Prime Video series is set in an alternate 16th-century England,...

Prime Video’s hit series returns with its final season soon! Get the details on the new episodes here.

Season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” promises to be the most dramatic yet. The series, based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Jenny Han, is back with new episodes on Prime Video this summer, and we’ll give you all the details we have about the show before it comes back so you’re completely caught up.

Everything you need to know about “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 3

When does Season 3 premiere?

Will Season 3 be the final season?

Watch the Season 3 teaser video

What happened in Season 2?

What will happen in Season 3?

Who will star in Season 3?

Can you watch Season 3 for free?

Check out photos from the new season

30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com When does ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 come out?

“The Summer I Turned Pretty...

This new teen action series will offer plenty of high-octane drama.

What’s the best way to honor the legacy of a loved one when they’re gone? “Motorheads” follows two siblings who try to answer that question by rebuilding the legendary car that their father won glory with. The show debuts on Prime Video starring Tuesday, May 20, and promises to be one of the hottest teen action series of the early summer. You can watch it exclusively with a subscription to Prime Video.

How to watch ‘Motorheads’ When: Premieres Tuesday, May 20 at 3:01 a.m. Et TV: Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-day free trial of Prime Video. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you need to know about ‘Motorheads’

How to watch ‘Motorheads’

When does ‘Motorheads’ premiere?

Why watch on Prime Video?

Can you watch ‘Motorheads’ for free?

Watch a trailer for ‘Motorheads...

Comedian Craig Ferguson is taking over as host of The CW’s Scrabble, replacing Raven-Symoné, who will remain an executive producer on the recently renewed game show.

Both Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit, hosted by LeVar Burton, have been picked up for 30-episode second seasons to air in 2026 on The CW.

More from TVLineShark Tank Says an Emotional Goodbye to Mark Cuban - Will You Still Watch Without Him?Casting News: Ernie Hudson Joins Boston Blue, Elle Adds Van Der Beek and MoreMichael J. Fox Joins Shrinking Season 3, Marking His First TV Role in 5 Years and Reunion With Bill Lawrence

“We...

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino have become known for their rapid-fire dialogue across beloved series like Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

So when it came time to make their latest series Étoile, now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video, Palladino veterans like Luke Kirby, Yanic Truesdale and Gideon Glick were familiar with the duo’s distinctive approach and beats, but newcomers to their writing like French stars Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou de Laâge were challenged by the “rhythm” of the language in the script.

“In English, it was difficult because you needed a certain rhythm and a certain pace that you didn’t have to start with,” Gainsbourg told The Hollywood Reporter at Étoile‘s New York premiere last month. “It took some energy to understand that that was my goal and understand that the words were important.”

And de Laâge shared that she and Gainsbourg helped with some of the French dialogue.

Charlotte Gainsbourg participated in this year’s Kering Women in Motion Talks at Cannes, which the actor is attending as part of the star-studded cast of Wes Anderson’s new movie “The Phoenician Scheme.” Gainsbourg is also one of the leads in Amazon Prime Video’s recently-released original series “Étoile.” The show hails from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.

Gainsbourg is a Cannes veteran, having won the festival’s best actress prize in 2009 thanks to her acclaimed role in Lars von Trier’s “Antichrist.” In her Kering conversation, moderated by Variety’s Angelique Jackson, Gainsbourg admitted that she originally “had difficulties with Cannes” when she would attend as a young actor.

“My first best memory is with Lars von Trier,” Gainsbourg said. “I was so proud to have done that film and present it here. It was very special to get that prize.”

“Antichrist” started...

The latest trailer for this year’s highly-anticipated SupermanSuperman reboot teased more of James Gunn’s action-packed comic book movie, as well as offering a hint of how the filmmaker will bring the Big Blue Boy Scout back to the big screen. While we were treated to a whole host of exciting new footage from the Dcu outing, one moment was shown again...but with a difference.

The first Superman trailer teased a scene in which a mob bombards the Man of Steel with angry protests, with one particularly disgruntled member of the public hurling a can at the superhero’s head. When we first saw this scene, Superman blinks as the tin can hits his head, which left many confused as he can, of course, brush off bullets without a second thought. Now, in the latest trailer, the blink has been removed, with Superman’s stoic expression remaining unchanged...

Benito Skinner’s new comedy series hits Prime Video with all eight episodes Thursday, May 15.

Toxic dorm parties, flavored vodka, and fake IDs? Yeah, “Overcompensating” gets it. Created by Benito Skinner (who also stars), this new coming-of-age comedy drops us into the messy, chaotic world of college life — with all its drama, denial, and disastrous hookups. It follows closeted former football star Benny and his new bestie Carmen, a high school outsider desperate to reinvent herself. With help (and plenty of bad advice) from Benny’s older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, the two try to figure out who they are by being… well, everything they’re not. All eight episodes hit Prime Video on Thursday, May 15.

How to watch ‘Overcompensating’ When: Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 3 a.m. Et TV: Prime Video Stream: Watch with a subscription to Prime Video From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you...

“I wasn’t representing anyone except for me, and doing good! People were going to die.”

In theaters and IMAX nationwide on July 11, Warner Bros. Pictures has released a fantastic 2nd trailer and new poster for Superman.

Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.

Check out the new trailer and get ready for the movie event of the summer!

And listen to the emotional score, filled with so much of composer John Williams’ iconic theme from 1978’s Superman The Movie.

Music by John Murphy & David Fleming. Available now: https://lnk.

The last time we saw Luke Kirby on our screens, he was admittedly in not great shape, playing Lenny Bruce on the downward slope of his career in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Luckily, Kirby is now officially a member of the Palladino-verse — and the husband-and-wife creative team of Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino centered him in their new ballet dramedy Étoile, which debuted last month on Prime Video. Kirby stars as Jack MacMillan, the head of a New York ballet company who engages in a talent swap with a Paris troupe in a bid to revive interest in both. Naturally, hilarity, romance and plenty of dance ensue.

“I'm really happy with how people are responding to the dynamism of the story, the kinetic energy of it, how different it is from our last endeavor,” Kirby tells Gold Derby. “And I think the biggest thing is just people saying the...

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the new Superman trailer and poster, which preview the highly anticipated movie opening in theaters and IMAX on July 11. Superman is DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor, and heart, delivering a Superman driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.

DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his screenplay, based on characters from DC. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Superman.

The film stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Superman also stars Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced (Alien Romulus), and Skyler Gisondo.

“Vaginas drop!” exclaims Joan Rivers in a clip featured in Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute. “No one tells you this. I woke up three weeks ago. This is a sad story. I woke up three weeks ago, and I went, ‘Why am I wearing a bunny slipper? And why is it gray?’”

Especially for a comedian from a generation in which certain topics weren’t discussed, Rivers was fearless when it came to joking about body parts. That’s why she was one of the comedians Rachel Brosnahan studied to create the groundbreaking character in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. What better way to honor Rivers, the actress said, than by exploring one of her joke categories? She let the audience choose by applause from the following topics:

Socioeconomic TheoryBaroque ArchitectureTort LawVaginas

After a spontaneous ovation for “vaginas,” Brosnahan launched into a challenge to deliver “Joan’s finest vagina...

Cutting together a ballet series shot across two countries, in multiple languages, with a cast in the dozens, Étoile was never going to be easy.

For editor Zana Bochar, as well as her father, supervising sound editor/re-recording mixer Ron Bochar — both of whom worked on the creators’ previous series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel — the challenge began with scope: “It’s one thing to have a show shot in Paris, as well as in New York, with very different recording techniques in both places,” says Ron, in conversation with Zana and dialogue editor Sara Stern at the Deadline Studio at Prime Experience. “But it was also just the scope of the amount of dancers, the amount of people in the show. It was more than I ever thought possible.”

See the conversation here and scroll down for photos from the event.

Further complicating the experience, for Zana, is the fact...

For the below-the-line team of Prime Video’s ballet series Étoile, most of whom had worked with creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino on their prior hit series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, creating the show was an undertaking shaped by both creative triumphs and major challenges.

From its earliest stages, the production navigated a landscape shaped by disruption — with the dual strikes of 2023 making for an unusual shooting schedule, and preparations for the 2024 Olympics complicating location shooting for the show, which moves between Paris and New York City.

“There were whole streets where the sidewalks were fenced off,” recalled cinematographer M. David Mullen of shooting in Paris, “and scaffolding in front of every monument.” Alongside Mullen and other members of the team at the Deadline Studio at Prime Experience, production designer Bill Groom echoed the strain: “If we couldn’t shoot everything on location in Paris, we should be fired.

Cinematographer M. David Mullen knows better than most what it’s like to make a show with Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. Mullen worked on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with the Paladinos, winning three Emmy Awards for his acclaimed work on the Prime Video series.

Now, he’s back with the Palladinos for their new Prime Video series, Étoile, a passion project for the showrunning duo set in professional ballet.

“We always start with the broad strokes in portraying the lives of dancers in the American Ballet Theater setting and the Paris Ballet Theater setting,” Mullen tells Gold Derby as part of our Meet the Experts: TV Cinematography panel. “How much realism in terms of production design, lighting, and everything do we go for in terms of documentary realism because this is a real world, versus how stylized we make it since it’s a world about theater, dance, and music?...

Celebrate the best of country music with fabulous performances and guest appearances.

If you’re a country music fan, you can’t miss the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards! Reba McEntire hosts the celebration and is joined by the biggest, brightest stars. See which artists walk away winners, and enjoy performances throughout the evening. This year’s event airs live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. It streams exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, May 8 beginning at 8 p.m. Et.

How to watch 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards When: Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. Et TV: Prime Video Stream: Watch with a subscription to Prime Video. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you need to know about 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards

How to watch 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards

Why do we recommend Prime Video for watching 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards?...

Legislators think it’s getting too hard for audiences to watch games with the continued fragmentation of sports rights.

Tonight’s NBA playoff game is on Max, but what about tomorrow night? Is the opening NFL game of the season exclusive to Peacock or Prime Video? Increasingly, sports fans are being forced to ask these questions, as streaming services get more and more access to sports rights that were once exclusively available on linear TV. League executives from across the sports world were called in front of Congress this week to discuss the growing fragmentation of their rights, and senators made it clear that they were keeping an eye on the issue of fan access.

Key Details: What about the fans?: Sen. Ted Cruz pointed out that fans should get something in return for the special treatment sports leagues get. Lock it up: Sen. Bernie Moreno advised leagues to...

If Prime Video locks up on your Amazon Fire TV, Roku, or Apple TV streaming player, we can help you fix it.

There’s no denying that even the most smoothly running streaming player on the market will sometimes have a glitch. Streaming apps and players aren’t infallible, and that can lead to annoying fritzes that leave you unable to watch your chosen TV show or movie. Prime Video isn’t immune to these types of technical issues, and if your Prime Video app freezes while you’re watching, we’ll show you how to fix the problem on the most popular streaming devices available.

How to fix Prime Video app when it freezes on your device

How to fix the frozen Prime Video app on Amazon Fire TV

How to fix the frozen Prime Video app on Apple TV

How to fix the frozen Prime Video app on...

Prime Video takes viewers under the sea with the help of experts and enthusiasts.

Prepare to be amazed! Many are fascinated by the octopus, but not everyone is aware of their wild abilities. In a captivating two-part docuseries, Prime Video explores the ocean and shines a light on one of its most interesting inhabitants. Dive into “Octopus!” narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, which begins streaming on Thursday, May 8, exclusively on Prime Video.

How to watch ‘Octopus!’ When: Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 3 a.m. Et TV: Prime Video Stream: Watch with a subscription to Prime Video. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you need to know about ‘Octopus!’

How to watch ‘Octopus!’

What time will ‘Octopus!’ become available?

Why do we recommend Prime Video for watching ‘Octopus!”?

Can you watch ‘Octopus!’ for free?

About ‘Octopus!’

Watch the ‘Octopus!’ trailer

What should you watch next on Prime Video?

30-Day Free...

“I was 4 and handed a tutu — that’s the gateway drug!”

That’s how Amy Sherman-Palladino explained her introduction to the world of ballet, which she celebrates in her new Prime Video comedy series, Étoile, cocreated with her husband, Daniel Palladino.

“I trained as a dancer all the way until becoming a writer. I do think that if you love something like dancing, it gets inside of you. It affects everything about you. And if you love it, it never quite leaves you.”

The creator-writer-directors shared insights into their creative process alongside their stars at Tuesday night’s FYC event for their Prime Video comedy, alongside stars Luke Kirby (who plays Jack), Gideon Glick (Tobias), Ivan du Pontavice (Gabin), David Alvarez (Gael), Yanic Truesdale (Raphael), Simon Callow (Crispin Shamblee), and Tais Vinolo (Mishi).

Fans of the Palladino-verse know that this series isn’t the couple’s first foray into...

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino have embarked on their second foray into the world of ballet with their latest series, Prime Video’s Étoile.

After previously working for one season on the 2012 drama Bunheads, Sherman-Palladino says her desire to tell another ballet-centric story was fueled by one thing: “vengeance.”

She’s joking, sort of.

“I wasn’t done, and I figured, let’s go back,” she said at the Deadline Studio at Prime Experience. “The first time, it was more about coming of age, and then 10 years later, I assume they’ve all come of age. We thought, how fun it would be to go backstage into if they become professional ballerinas?”

See the panel discussion in the video here and photos of the event below.

Set in New York and Paris, Étoile follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies as they embark on an ambitious...

Reece Feldman — the viral creator who made a name for himself online with his Guy With a Movie Camera accounts on TikTok and Instagram (totaling nearly 3 million followers) — has long credited a love of film and television for leading him to become one of Hollywood’s most in-demand creators. It was only a matter of time that he lived up to his online name and picked up a camera to direct his first project.

Feldman wrote and directed a short film titled Wait, Your Car? starring Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl), Ruby Cruz (Bottoms), Minnie Mills (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Noa Fisher (Uncut Gems). The project follows four friends whose relationship is tested when one claims that her car is literally trying to kill her. The short film was produced by Roger Mancusi’s Fair Oaks Entertainment, Timothy Mendonça and Danielle Kampf.

Cruz, Fisher, Mills and Peak are pictured...

NASA+ is always free to stream without a subscription, and now has a new distribution partner.

Prime Video is adding yet another streaming option to its already formidable lineup of content. The streamer sells add-on subscriptions to dozens of other streamers, and this week it is welcoming a new member to the party in NASA+. The space-focused streamer is launching a free ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) channel on Prime Video to help more viewers learn about the science and exploration that the organization is best known for.

Key Details: Go live!: The NASA+ Fast channel can be found in the Live TV section of Prime Video. The final frontier: The channel includes live launch coverage and much more. Always free: Viewers can also watch NASA+ on the streamer’s website without a subscription. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com

The NASA+ Fast channel is available on Prime Video now. Viewers...

According to Variety, Kevin Pollack has joined the cast of Tulsa King season 3. He is set to appear as a series regular playing Special Agent Musso. His character has been described as “an FBI agent who has an axe to grind.”

The casting news comes after the third season of Paramount+’s Tulsa King went into production in Atlanta and Oklahoma in March. Pollack is a well-respected stand-up comedian and actor. His roles include playing Moishe in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and appearing in Martin Scorsese’s Casino and A Few Good Men.

Pollack will join Sylvester Stallone and a stellar cast, which includes Frank Grillo, Garrett Hedlund, and Dana Delany. Pollack isn’t the only new cast member for the upcoming series of Tulsa King. Bella Heathcote is also set to join season 3, playing Cleo Montague, described as “a Tulsa native born and raised, and the daughter of a distillery owner,...

Fast-rising stars Charles Melton and Stephanie Hsu are set to headline the voice cast of “In Waves,” the California surf-themed animated feature adapted from illustrator Aj Dungo’s celebrated graphic memoir.

Described as an “unconditional first love story, and tale of loss and memories,” the film — produced by Silex Films, Charades and Anonymous Content — is directed Phuong Mai Nguyen, a former student of French animation schools Gobelins and La Poudrière. Phuong Mai helmed episodes of the Silex-produced animated series “Brazen” and was Oscar-shortlisted for her short “My Home.”

Charades and Anonymous Content will show a promo-reel to buyers at the upcoming Cannes market.

“In Waves” — which has just been announced as one of five titles at the Annecy Animation Showcase — follows Aj, a shy teenager in Los Angeles, who falls deeply in love with Kristen, a vibrant surfer. Their shared passion for the ocean becomes a source of strength as...

The “Wings of Fire” animated series at Amazon Prime Video has found its showrunner.

Variety has learned exclusively that Aaron Waltke has boarded the show as showrunner, executive producer, and co-writer. Tui T. Sutherland, who wrote the books on which the series is based, will also co-write and executive produce. Marc Resteghini will also executive produce under his Jack Tar Productions banner.

The show was first reported to be in development at Amazon back in February 2024 after a previous version with a different creative team was scrapped at Netflix.

Waltke is no stranger to the world of animation. He is perhaps best known His previous work includes Guillermo Del Toro’s “Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia” at Netflix, for which he won a Daytime Emmy for best writing for an animated series in 2018. He was nominated for the show in the same category the following year. Waltke also served as showrunner...

Tulsa King has cast famed comedian Kevin Pollak for a major role in Season 3. The Sylvester Stallone-starring crime drama was renewed for a third season in March.

Pollak will be joining the Paramount+ series as FBI Special Agent Musso, who enters the story "with an axe to grind." Agent Musso is certain to cause problems for Dwight "The General" Manfred (Stallone) as he establishes a mafia foothold in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This role will be as a series regular, making Pollak's part much more than a guest appearance.

Kevin Pollak Joins Tulsa King Season 3

"I’ve been an admirer of Sly’s throughout his entire career and could not be more excited to be a part of this stellar cast and extraordinary production," Pollak said in a statement.

Pollak is no stranger to the mob drama genre, as he memorably played corrupt casino boss Phillip Green opposite Robert De Niro...

Superman & Lois vet Emmanuelle Chriqui might just be the key to saving The Lincoln Lawyer.

The actress will guest-star during Season 4 of the Netflix series, which finds Mickey defending himself against murder charges. Per our sister site Deadline, Chriqui will play Jeanine, “the girlfriend of a local gangster who finds herself mixed up in a criminal enterprise, giving her information pivotal to Mickey’s defense.”

More from TVLineCasting News: Josh Hutcherson's HBO Comedy, Chicago Fire Vet's New Role and MoreNetflix's Little House on the Prairie Reboot Casts Its Ingalls Family - Get Details on Laura, Mary, Charles and CarolineElsbeth...

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Étoile is a comedy-drama series created by Daniel and Amy Sherman-Palladino. The Prime Video series revolves around two world-renowned ballet companies as they swap their top talents in a last-ditch effort to save their beloved institutions. Étoile stars Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge, Gideon Glick, David Alvarez, Ivan du Pontavice, Taïs Vinolo, David Haig, Lamay Zhang, and Simon Callow. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, intense drama, and compelling characters in Étoile, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Mozart in the Jungle (Prime Video) Credit – Prime Video

Mozart in the Jungle is a comedy-drama series created by Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, Alex Timbers, and Paul Weitz. Based on the 2005 memoir titled Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music by Blair Tindall, the Prime Video series follows Rodrigo, a genius maestro,...

Kevin Pollak has joined the cast of “Tulsa King” Season 3 at Paramount+, Variety has learned exclusively.

The third season of the series went into production in March in Atlanta and Oklahoma. Pollak will appear in the series regular role of Special Agent Musso, described as “an FBI agent who has an axe to grind.”

He joins series lead Sylvester Stallone as well as fellow Season 3 cast members: Martin Starr, Jay Will, Annabella Sciorra, Neal McDonough, Robert Patrick, Beau Knapp, Bella Heathcote, Chris Caldovino, McKenna Quigley Harrington, Mike “Cash Flo” Walden, Vincent Piazza, Frank Grillo, Michael Beach, James Russo, with Garrett Hedlund and Dana Delany.

“I’ve been an admirer of Sly’s throughout his entire career and could not be more excited to be a part of this stellar cast and extraordinary production,” said Pollak.

Pollak is a highly-accomplished actor and stand up comedian, who was previously ranked as one...

Prime Video’s best shows prove the platform has quietly built a powerhouse lineup.

When people talk about the best TV on streaming, Prime Video usually isn’t the first name that comes up… and fair enough. It didn’t start with a giant library or a huge brand identity. Over time, Prime Video has worked hard to build up a seriously impressive reputation for the original series. Quietly, show by show, it’s pulled together a lineup that’s not just good — it’s packed with award winners, cult favorites, and cultural juggernauts that actually made an impact. Once you zoom out and take a look at the full slate from the past few years, you realize it’s got way more to offer than you might expect. So if you’re wondering where to start, here’s my personal list of the top 10 all-time TV shows on Prime Video.

Historical fiction and Julian Fellowes fans rejoice! The Gilded Age Season 3 has set its premiere window for this summer. Several newcomers will join the third installment of the drama series when it returns to the small screen.

Both Carrie Coon and Christine Baranski have received Emmy nominations for their performances in season 2, and the show was renewed shortly after the December finale launched.

Read on for everything we know about the development of season 3 of The Gilded Age.

When will Season 3 of The Gilded Age come out?

Max has announced that Season 3 will return in June. The teaser trailer launch revealed June 22 as the official return date for the period drama.

How may episodes are in Season 3 of The Gilded Age?

Season 3 will have eight episodes.

Is there a trailer for The Gilded Age Season 3?

Yes, HBO released a short teaser trailer May 1.

Related: Carrie Coon’s Bertha Russell Wants...

A decades-long star is heading from the courtroom to the Cold War. Law & Orderstar Tony Goldwynhas been cast in Walden Media and Weed Road Pictures' upcoming spy thriller filmBillion Dollar Spy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor has been tapped for the project alongside two other big names: Rufus Sewell and Justin Theroux. All three of them will join the previously announced Russell Crowe, who will star in the film. Fans won't have to wait long, either, as it was also announced that filming on the project has begun.

The film will tell the true story of Adolf Tolkachev, a Soviet citizen who became disillusioned with his country and decided to become a CIA asset. Tolkachev risked his life to pass thousands of pages of top-secret intelligence to the United States. A portrait of Tolkachev, with spy camera in hand, still hangs in the CIA's Langley, Virginia, headquarters. His...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Étoile Season 1.] When it comes to frenetic television, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino have certainly cornered the market between Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. And with their latest venture, Étoile, the duo captures the intense world of ballet from two perspectives: New York City and Paris. They’ve also brought a familiar face along for their next ride. The series follows as the ballet companies from both cities swap choreographers and dancers to refresh interest in ticket sales and revitalize the overall interest and preservation of the performance art. This move is juxtaposed with the reality that much of the funding for this stunt comes from businessman Crispin Shamblee (Simon Callow), who made his profits off of weapons manufacturing and pollution-causing ventures. This is a particularly hard pill for Parisian ballerina Cheyenne (Lou de Laâge) — who is a climate change activist when she’s not twirling across the...

Étoile, Prime video’s new ballet dramedy is — like the meaning of its French title — full of star power. Sure, the creators have won Emmys. The actors have, too. But the dancers are what’s center stage, and for good reason.

Étoile’s end credits might as well be a list of the ballet world’s most elite: an A-list lineup of names from New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Boston Ballet, the Paris Opera and more.

“What I really love is the class, the artful choices,” Robbie Fairchild, a former principal dancer with New York City Ballet and now freelance artist, tells The Hollywood Reporter of the series. Fairchild plays Larry in Étoile — you can spot him rehearsing a duet by Tobias Bell (Gideon Glick) in episode one.

Étoile, from Amy Sherman-Palladino and husband Dan Palladino of Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (and Bunheads!

According to a new survey from Hub Research, sports fans seek out games on streaming services more than they do on linear channels.

The evolution of sports on streaming has come a long way in the past decade. It’s been a long road from the tentative days when the MLB streamed games on Facebook as a novelty; in 2025, ESPN will launch a streaming service that allows viewers to watch every event they can see on its linear channels, with no need for a pay-tv subscription. A new survey from Hub quantifies just how far streamers have come in offering sports, and shows that network TV is no longer the primary source for live sports viewership; streaming has taken that crown at last.

Key Details: SVOD revolution: Subscription streamers are used more than any other source when viewers want to see a live sports event. First stop: Fans use streamers...

Amy Sherman-Palladino has always wanted to make television about dance.

The “Gilmore Girls” and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” creator’s latest, “Étoile,” follows two prestigious dance companies in New York and Paris who decide to swap their top talent in an attempt to shake things up and bring more eyes to the arts. Back in 2012, just a few years off “Gilmore Girls,” Sherman-Palladino helmed a season of “Bunheads,” starring Sutton Foster as a former Vegas showgirl who ends up working at a small-town ballet school.

But neither series clicks like the creator’s other work — and the answer may be in the subject matter.

The performing arts — music, dance, theatre — have always been linked to television and film, but challenging to put on screen and make accessible to Hollywood viewers. This often manifests with middling movie musicals, and on the TV side with shows like “Smash,” (a cult favorite now on Broadway) “Mozart in the Jungle,...

Welcome to the Gold Ticket, your VIP guide to the best of award-worthy pop culture for the weekend ahead, curated by the Gold Derby team of experts. (April 25 - April 27)

The main stream

It's time to get (back) to that galaxy far, far away.

This week, Andor, the Rogue One prequel created by Tony Gilroy, returns for its highly anticipated second season, more than two years after the show's acclaimed debut. Unfortunately, it is also the show's final season, as the 2023 Emmy nominee for Best Drama Series is quickly hurtling toward the climactic events of Rogue One, and thus also the events of A New Hope. Diego Luna returns as rebel spy Cassian Andor in the new season, which centers on a planet unlucky enough to house mineral deposits the Empire needs.

The 12-episode season covers several years as it unspools its story over four weeks, in three-episode chunks. This...

Etoile has just premiered on Prime Video, but is there going to be a second season for the ballet dramedy?

Prime Video may have a lot of big-budget shows like The Wheel of Time and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. However, they also have space for some smaller shows and still get top Hollywood talent involved with them.

That now includes Etoile, which premiered on Prime Video on April 24, 2025. It comes from Amy Sherman-Palladino, whose last Prime Video series was The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The acclaimed comedy was an awards darling with multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG wins for its cast and Sherman-Palladino herself.

Etoile is her follow-up, focusing on a New York ballet company and its counterpart in Paris. Both are facing troubles of dwindling crowds and a lack of promising dancers and both might close. In desperation, the directors (Luke Kirby and Charlotte Gainsbourg...

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino are no stranger to reviving their favorites in their projects. The “Gilmore Girls” and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” creators lean on talent they trust and have built relationships with in their new series “Étoile.

Their new Prime Video comedy series “Étoile” is no exception. “Maisel” standout Luke Kirby stars as the head of the New York City’s premiere ballet company, who faces a tough decision in order to save the storied institution. And “Gilmore Girls” favorite Yanic Truesdale returns as a new Frenchman

“It’s only because we feel like we made the right choice before,” Daniel Palladino told TheWrap of bringing back talent. “If we feel this actor would work well with this character in this new thing, we just want to hire him back.”

“They’re also not surprised when they get a huge script,” Amy Sherman-Palladino joked. “Other people feel terrified and start to sob.

The explosive action movie sees Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal get back into action for one more ride.

The beginning of May is traditionally considered the start of the summer movie season, but “The Accountant 2” is getting ahead of other blockbusters. The high-octane action movie debuts in theaters on Friday, April 25, but when will you be able to stream it at home — and where? We’ll give our prediction below!

Key Details: Well-regarded:Both critics and viewers are enjoying “The Accountant 2” so far. Which one?: “The Accountant 2” could end up on Prime Video or MGM+. Long or short?:The theatrical window for “The Accountant 2” is tricky to nail down. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com

“The Accountant 2” sees Christian Wolff — also known as The Accountant — called in to solve the murder of Raymond King, Director of the Treasury Department’s FinCEN division. He recruits his estranged...

If you miss The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Prime Video has a brand new show from the same creator that's a must-watch!

Prime Video has been known for some big shows, although not as much of an awards darling as other streamers. A major exception was The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, the writer/producer behind the beloved The WB/The CW dramedy Gilmore Girls, the series focused on Midge Maisel, a 1950s housewife who, after discovering her husband’s cheating, embarks on a career as a stand-up comic.

The show was a huge success not just with audiences but critics as well. It’s the most honored Prime Video original show with multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG award wins for stars Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, and Tony Shalhoub. Sherman-Palladino herself earned Emmys for Best Comedy Series and her writing.

Maisel is loved for showing Sherman-Palladino’s wonderful wit,...

After charming audiences as New York City comedian Lenny Bruce in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Luke Kirby returns this week as a new New York star: Jack McMillan, director of the (fictional) Metropolitan Ballet Theater.

Kirby’s protagonist leads Étoile, Prime Video’s ballet dramedy from Maisel co-creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino (the wife-husband team also made Gilmore Girls and Bunheads). In a last-ditch attempt to spark ticket sales, Jack agrees to trade his company’s biggest stars with France’s (also fictional) Le Ballet National, helmed by Charlotte Gainsbourg’s Genevieve Lavigne.

Étoile’s eight episodes are stuffed with whimsical characters, sharp humor and an impressive cast of real dancers and great ballet. Through it all, Jack and Genvieve’s fight to save their beloved art form becomes the show’s most central duet.

Below, Kirby talks to The Hollywood Reporter about returning to a Palladino set, stepping...

Gold Derby's top news stories for April 24, 2025.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping casts young Haymitch

Sunrise on the Reaping, the upcoming Hunger Games prequel film, has cast its young version of Haymitch Abernathy, the fan-favorite character played by Woody Harrelson in the original films. Haymitch will be played by Joseph Zada, who will next be seen in the upcoming shows We Were Liars and East of Eden. Emmy nominee McKenna Grace (The Handmaid's Tale) has also boarded as Maysilee Donner, Haymitch's fellow tribute from District 12, while Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl) will play Haymitch's girlfriend Lenore Dove Baird. Sunrise on the Reaping tells the story of the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before Katniss Everdeen's (Jennifer Lawrence) first Hunger Games, which Haymitch won. The film is based on a just-released novel by Suzanne Collins, and is slated for Nov. 20, 2026.

Chloé Zhao's Hamnet sets release date

Focus Features announced the U.

The new series comes from the creators of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ and ‘Bunheads.’

Amy Sherman-Palladino is diving back into the world of ballet with the new dance-world comedy series “Étoile.” Created alongside her husband and Dan Palladino, the series follows two renowned ballet companies on opposite sides of the Atlantic as they attempt the unthinkable gambit in hopes of saving their institutions. The eight-episode season will premiere on Prime Video on Thursday, April 24. You can binge the entire series with a 30-day free trial to Prime Video.

How to watch ‘Étoile’ When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:01 a.m. Et TV: Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-day free trial to Prime Video. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you need to know to stream ‘Étoile’

How to watch ‘Étoile’

What time will ‘Étoile’ air?

Why do we recommend Prime Video for watching ‘Étoile’?

Can you watch ‘Étoile’ for free?...