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British television icon Russell T. Davies is a big fan of the hit hockey drama Rivals. “I love it, it’s hot,” he said Monday during a special screening talk as part of London’s queer-focused BFI Flare Film Festival. But what Davis is less sure about is where “Heated Rivals” fits in the pantheon of groundbreaking LGBT TV shows, especially compared to his own work. “Honestly, when people say, ‘Oh, this is a revolutionary gay show,’ I’m like, ‘Oh, hello!'” The series he’s referring to, of course, is Queer as Folk, the late ’90s drama about a group of gay men…

(10:42am) Alan Ritchson allegedly assaulted his neighbor during a street brawl in Tennessee on Sunday. In a video obtained by TMZ, the “Reacher” star appears to punch a man multiple times as he kneels on the ground. Two boys, believed to be Ritchson’s sons, watched from their motorcycles as Ritchson’s car was abandoned on the road. Alan Ritchson (wearing white) allegedly assaulted his neighbor Ronnie Taylor (wearing blue) on Sunday, an incident that was caught on camera. TMZ The “Reacher” star allegedly punched Taylor “at least four times” after getting off his green bike, which Taylor had left on the…

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has died at the age of 43 after a “long battle with cancer.” A company spokesperson announced Mr. Radvinsky’s death on Monday, saying: “Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer,” the statement continued. “His family requests privacy at this difficult time.” Leonid Radvinsky passed away after a private battle with cancer. Leonid Radvinsky/Facebook The owner of OnlyFans was 43 years old. Getty Images for OnlyFans The Ukrainian-American billionaire leaves behind his wife, Katie Rudvinsky, and four children. Leonid, who has kept his personal life away from the spotlight, became the owner of OnlyFans…

Gaumont (The Stranger), one of France’s oldest film companies, is facing delisting from Euronext Paris after a standoff with minority investors who are demanding its exit. The Seydoux family, which controls nearly 90% of the company, was ordered by France’s watchdog, the Financial Markets Authority (AMF), to make an offer to buy out all remaining shareholders, including funds such as HMG, Gay-Lussac and Accion. The AMF judgment was handed down in October 2025 and was upheld by the Paris Court of Appeal last week. The ruling required Gaumont to submit a tender offer within six months. That deadline expires in…

A big U.K. trio – “A Woman of Substance,” Jack Thorne’s “Falling” and Richard Gadd “Half Man” – plus “Wallander” with Gustaf Skarsgård and “Peaky Blinders,” both the upcoming series and “Immortal Man” movie spinoff, head a powerhouse Banijay Entertainment global scripted slate for Series Mania which is not just a lineup but also a statement of intent, range, scale and, indeed, success.   “Banijay Entertainment’s creative community is shaping culture and delivering unmissable scripted content for partners and audiences across all platforms,” said Steve Matthews, head of scripted, creative and Johannes Jensen, head of scripted, business at Banijay Entertainment…

In 2026, everything is moving fast. In 2025, the global film industry was nervously trying to navigate President Trump’s repeated threats to impose 100% tariffs on films made outside the United States, but this conversation feels like old news now that other pressing issues have come to the fore, including the U.S. war with Iran and the yet-to-be-unintended fallout from another major Hollywood conglomerate, the recently announced partnership between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Over the past two years, several high-profile productions, including Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, have served as examples of the huge advantages…

Jessica Biel is “not happy” that body camera footage of her husband Justin Timberlake’s drunk driving arrest was released. A source told People magazine on Sunday that the “Better Sister” actress was “not happy with the new attention” and pointed out that “there is a reason why they delayed the release of the video.” The source went on to say that the incident was “stressful” because it “obviously doesn’t paint[Timberlake]in the best light.” She “wants to get over it,” the source claimed. Jessica Biel is ‘not happy’ after footage of Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest is released. Jessica Biel/Instagram Timberlake was…

HBO Max and its talent development arm, WBD Access, announced the return of its Series Mania Institute writers program for a second year. The program, called Script Engine, is “aimed at identifying mid-level screenwriters and helping develop them to produce original, locally-based series,” according to a press release. Following the success of last year’s inaugural program, the second edition aims to “provide a structured development path that aligns with HBO Max’s strategic ambitions for original storytelling across Europe, focusing on authors with proven ties to France, Spain, Italy and Germany.” Three screenwriters from each of the aforementioned European regions will…

Taylor Frankie Paul ignored criticism over her social media activity while her “world literally exploded.” The reality star hit back at social media users who begged her 31-year-old girlfriend to “stop calling” over the weekend. On Saturday, a fan asked, “Why is she commenting back on people and reposting TikToks?…I’d like to say her team should take her phone away, but they don’t. She’s literally reposting TikToks that support her and commenting back on people on Instagram.” Taylor Frankie Paul fiercely defended her social media presence amid her custody battle and battle over series cancellation. disney While applauding a TikTok…

All3Media International has announced a number of international pre-sales for the new spy thriller The Secret Service starring Gemma Arterton. Produced by Potboiler Productions and based on the novel by ITV news anchor Tom Bradby, The Secret Service depicts the world of espionage against the backdrop of rising tensions between Britain and Russia. The series follows senior MI6 officer Kate Henderson (Arterton) as an undercover investigation uncovers evidence that senior British politicians may be working as Russian agents. With his trust shattered and his career on the line, Henderson must navigate the shifting sands of political allegiances, international threats, and…