🎭 Culture & Entertainment
May 12th, 2026
Today's top 5 stories, curated by Daily Direct.
Variety
Bong Joon Ho’s First Animated Movie ‘Ally’ Sets Voice Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard and More
Bong Joon Ho is making his animated feature debut with "Ally," assembling a star-studded voice cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, and Finn Wolfhard. The film has been acquired by Neon for North American distribution, reuniting the streamer with the Oscar-winning "Parasite" director. The eclectic lineup — which also includes Werner Herzog — signals the kind of bold, unconventional storytelling audiences have come to expect from Bong.
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Variety
Michael B. Jordan Surprises Amazon Upfront With TV Slate Tease, Including Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest,’ ‘Creed’ Spinoff ‘Delphi’ and Bestselling Romantasy ‘Fourth Wing’
Michael B. Jordan made a splash at Amazon's upfront presentation, stepping into the spotlight not as an actor but as a producer with three high-profile projects in development. His slate includes a Muhammad Ali biographical series, a *Creed* spinoff called *Delphi*, and an adaptation of the bestselling romantasy novel *Fourth Wing*. The reveal signals Jordan's increasing ambitions behind the camera and Amazon's bet on established IP to anchor its programming lineup.
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Michael B. Jordan Unveils Amazon TV Slate, Including Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest,’ ‘Creed’ Spinoff and Romantasy ‘Fourth Wing’
Michael B. Jordan stepped into the spotlight at Amazon's upfront presentation not as an actor, but as a producer, unveiling an ambitious slate of projects for the streamer. The lineup includes a Muhammad Ali biographical series titled "The Greatest," a "Creed" spinoff, and an adaptation of the bestselling romantasy novel "Fourth Wing." The reveal signals Jordan's serious pivot toward behind-the-camera power, extending his influence well beyond his on-screen career.
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Colbert Discusses Fate of Late Night With Kimmel, Fallon, Meyers and Oliver; Reveals New ‘Strike Force Five’ Podcast Episode
The late night hosts are banding together again as Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver drop a special emergency episode of their "Strike Force Five" podcast on May 13. The collaborative project, born out of solidarity during the writers' strike, continues to serve as a platform for the hosts to speak candidly outside their traditional formats. The episode signals that late night's biggest names still have plenty to say — and a direct channel to say it.
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New AI Protections and a Merged Pension Plan: Inside SAG-AFTRA’s Four-Year Deal With Studios
SAG-AFTRA has secured a four-year contract with studios that includes new artificial intelligence protections, a landmark provision given the industry's growing concerns over digital likeness and synthetic performance. The deal raises minimum rates by 3 percent annually and consolidates pension plans, offering members stronger long-term financial stability. The union also won the right to bargain on behalf of choreographers, expanding its reach across the entertainment workforce.
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