🎭 Culture & Entertainment
June 25th, 2026
Today's top 5 stories, curated by Daily Direct.
Variety
Anthony Boyle, Sam Claflin, Tom Hollander and Josh Finan Among Ensemble Joining Keira Knightley and Alicia Vikander in Dark Comedy ‘The Worst’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sam Claflin, Tom Hollander, Anthony Boyle, and Josh Finan have joined the already star-studded cast of dark comedy "The Worst," now filming in the south of France. The additions bolster an ensemble already headlined by Keira Knightley and Alicia Vikander. The project is shaping up as one of the more anticipated productions currently in production.
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Variety
Sam Claflin, Tom Hollander, Anthony Boyle and Josh Finan Among Ensemble Joining Keira Knightley and Alicia Vikander in Dark Comedy ‘The Worst’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A star-studded ensemble is taking shape for dark comedy "The Worst," now filming in the south of France. Sam Claflin, Tom Hollander, Anthony Boyle, and Josh Finan have joined the already-notable pairing of Keira Knightley and Alicia Vikander. The growing cast signals serious industry confidence in the project.
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Sony Pictures Television, IMG Licensing to Develop Global Licensing Program for Entire ‘Breaking Bad’ Franchise (Exclusive)
Sony Pictures Television and IMG Licensing have struck a multi-year deal to build a comprehensive global licensing program around the entire Breaking Bad franchise. The partnership will span consumer products, brand collaborations, and immersive experiences. The move signals confidence that Walter White's world still holds serious commercial pull more than a decade after the show's finale.
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Variety
Ricky Gervais Talks Netflix’s ‘Alley Cats’ as Annecy Sings Him ‘Happy Birthday’: ‘I Hope You Like Cats. And Swearing’
Ricky Gervais debuted the first two episodes of his upcoming Netflix animated series "Alley Cats" at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where the crowd serenaded him with "Happy Birthday" ahead of the screening. The show marks a new creative direction for the comedian behind "The Office" and "Afterlife," blending his signature irreverent humor with an animated format centered on cats. Gervais summed up the premise simply: "I hope you like cats. And swearing."
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Leonard Cohen Estate Does Not Support Trump’s Plan to Use ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally
The estate of Leonard Cohen has publicly distanced itself from Donald Trump's plan to feature "Hallelujah" at his Freedom 250 rally on June 24. Opera singer Christopher Macchio is slated to perform the iconic song at the event, despite the estate's clear objection. It marks the latest instance of the Cohen estate pushing back against unauthorized political use of one of the most recognizable songs in modern music.
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