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Steven Spielberg is returning to the world of extraterrestrial suspense with Disclosure Day, and the film’s final trailer is already generating intense buzz ahead of its June release.

The preview features Spielberg himself discussing how his perspective on alien life has changed since directing Close Encounters of the Third Kind. “I am much more inclined now than I was when I made Close Encounters to really believe that we’re not the only intelligent civilization in the universe,” Spielberg says in the footage.

The sci-fi thriller stars Emily Blunt as a meteorologist whose live television broadcast is interrupted by a terrifying unexplained event, while Josh O’Connor portrays a whistleblower trying to expose hidden government secrets tied to extraterrestrial life. The trailer hints that both characters may share a mysterious childhood connection as humanity grapples with proof that it may not be alone. The cast also includes Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson and Wyatt Russell.

Written by longtime Spielberg collaborator David Koepp, the film has sparked widespread online speculation that it could contain thematic links to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Fans have also reacted strongly to the trailer’s eerie alien imagery, government conspiracy themes and Spielberg’s unusual on-camera appearance, which adds to the film’s documentary-style tension.

Disclosure Day opens in theaters and IMAX on June 12; see the trailer: HERE.

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Matt Dillon is stepping into the Old West as the star and an executive producer of The Magnificent Seven, an eight-episode drama ordered by MGM+. The project reimagines the landmark 1960 Western and is spearheaded by Tim Kring, the creator of Heroes.  Filming is currently underway in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Dillon will portray Chris Adams, the “steady and principled leader of a band of seven hired gunmen who rally to defend vulnerable settlers from a ruthless land baron intent on seizing their property.” The series, set against the volatile backdrop of the 1880s frontier, centers on seven skilled but imperfect mercenaries recruited after a peaceful Quaker settlement is slaughtered by hired killers working for the land baron.  The character of Chris Adams was first brought to the screen by Yul Brynner in the original film (itself inspired by ‘Seven Samurai’) and was later revisited in a 2016 adaptation directed by Antoine Fuqua and led by Denzel Washington.

Michael Wright, global head of MGM+, said in a statement: “Matt Dillon brings extraordinary depth and gravitas to this iconic role. His ability to portray complex, morally conflicted characters makes him the perfect choice to lead our re-imagining of The Magnificent Seven. This series honors the legacy of the original film while exploring timeless themes about courage, redemption, and standing up against oppression — and Matt’s performance will be at the heart of that story.”

Dillon, an Academy Award nominee for Crash, most recently appeared opposite Patricia Arquette in High Desert on Apple TV+. He will next star in The Fence for director Claire Denis and portray Frank Stallone in I Play Rocky, directed by Peter Farrelly for Amazon MGM Studios.

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HBO has unveiled the official final trailer for the third season of House of the Dragon, offering a new preview of the escalating Targaryen civil war as the series prepares to return on June 21.

Based on Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin, the series is set roughly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and chronicles the rise and internal conflict of House Targaryen. Season 3 is expected to begin with the Battle of the Gullet, one of the most significant clashes in the war, while also advancing storylines involving King’s Landing and the competing claims to the throne.

The Season 3 trailer highlights the growing conflict between rival factions fighting for control of the Iron Throne, with Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and her allies moving deeper into open warfare. It also showcases large-scale battles, political maneuvering and extensive dragon combat as the struggle known as the Dance of the Dragons intensifies.

Returning cast members include Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen. New episodes will air weekly throughout the eight-episode season, culminating with the finale on Aug. 9.

The series continues under showrunner Ryan Condal, who serves as co-creator and executive producer alongside Martin. HBO has already confirmed that the story will continue beyond Season 3, with a fourth and final season planned to conclude the adaptation of the Targaryen conflict.

See the Season 3 trailer for ‘House of the Dragon’ – HERE.

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Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis is officially stepping into the role of iconic sleuth Jessica Fletcher in a new big-screen adaptation of Murder, She Wrote, with Universal Pictures confirming a theatrical release date of Dec. 22, 2027.

The film will be directed by Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect), from a script by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. Producing the project are Amy Pascal along with Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

The character of Jessica Fletcher was originally portrayed by Angela Lansbury in the beloved CBS series of the same name, which aired from 1984-1996 and ran for 12 seasons. Set in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine, the show followed a mystery novelist who repeatedly found herself solving local murders. At its peak, the series drew around 25 million viewers weekly and earned Lansbury 12 Emmy nominations.

A previous attempt to reboot the series for television with Octavia Spencer never moved forward after Lansbury voiced concerns, saying, “I think it’s a mistake to call it Murder, She Wrote because Murder, She Wrote will always be about Cabot Cove and this wonderful little group of people who told those lovely stories and enjoyed a piece of that place, and also enjoyed Jessica Fletcher, who is a rare and very individual kind of person.” She later added she was “terribly pleased and relieved” when the project was scrapped. Lansbury passed away in 2022.

Curtis, known for roles in Halloween and Everything Everywhere All at Once, has expressed excitement about taking on the part, while keeping expectations in check. “It’s happening,” she said previously. “Very excited, but I’m tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting.”

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Six additional actors have checking into The White Lotus for its upcoming fourth season, currently in production. The latest arrivals include Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, Tobias Santelmann, Frida Gustavsson, and Laura Smet. Deadline was first to report the news of the new cast members.

They join a previously announced lineup that already includes: Laura Dern, Steve Coogan, Kumail Nanjiani, Chloe Bennet, Sandra Bernhard, Vincent Cassel, Chris Messina, Alexander Ludwig, AJ Michalka, Marissa Long, Max Greenfield, Charlie Hall, Jarrad Paul and more — bringing the total number of new cast members to over 20.

As with previous seasons, the story will follow a new group of affluent travelers during a getaway at a luxury resort —one that will likely take a dark turn; with events unfolding over the course of a week. Created by Mike White, the acclaimed series will shift its setting to France, with production already started. Filming will take place across the French Riviera and Paris, including locations like the Château de La Messardière, a historic palace hotel in Saint-Tropez.

Since its 2021 debut, the series has moved from Hawaii to Italy and Thailand, often carrying over at least one familiar face between seasons.

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Peabo Bryson, the acclaimed R&B vocalist whose soaring voice anchored some of the most memorable pop duets of the late 20th century, including Disney’s Oscar-winning themes from “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin,” died Tuesday. He was 75.

News of Bryson’s death came only days after representatives announced that he had suffered a stroke and was receiving medical treatment. Bryson had previously recovered from a mild heart attack in 2019 and remained active professionally, recently celebrating 50 years in the music industry through his Golden Touch tour.

Bryson passed away surrounded by loved ones just days after suffering a stroke, his family confirmed in a statement, writing: “We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world. While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit. His legacy and music will live on for generations to come.”

Born Robert Peapo Bryson in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1951, he began his professional career as a teenager, singing background vocals for local groups on the Chitlin’ Circuit before signing as a solo artist with Bang Records in 1976. A year later, he moved to Capitol Records, launching a prolific solo run that yielded iconic R&B hits such as “Reaching for the Sky,” “Feel the Fire,” and “I’m So into You.”

Bryson quickly established a reputation as an exceptional duet partner, collaborating with Natalie Cole on tracks like “Gimme Some Time” and recording the successful 1983 joint album Born to Love with Roberta Flack, which featured the hit “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love.” He also recorded the long-running theme song for the daytime drama One Life to Live, which served as the show’s main title track for seven years.

Throughout his career, Bryson released 20 studio albums and earned eight Grammy nominations.His historic work with Disney began in the early 1990s — in 1991, he paired with Céline Dion for the title track of Beauty and the Beast. The single became a massive international success, reaching the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and winning both singers a Grammy Award. Bryson followed that achievement in 1992 by joining Regina Belle for the song “A Whole New World” for Disney’s Aladdin, becaming he first song from an animated film to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 —a distinction it held alone for three decades. The song also won a Grammy and an Academy Award.

Bryson is survived by his wife, Tanya Boniface, whom he married in 2010, and his two children, Linda and Robert.

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