Arnold Schwarzenegger
Austrian and American actor, bodybuilder, and politician (born 1947)
- Aug 19
British director John Irvin dies at 86 following five-decade filmmaking career
British filmmaker John Irvin, who directed the 1979 spy miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and the 1987 Vietnam War feature Hamburger Hill, died on 11 August at age 86.
- Jul 28
British surfer Arran Strong, 27, missing off Arrifana beach in Aljezur; sea search suspended overnight
Arran Strong, a professional British surfer living in Portugal, vanished from his stand-up paddleboard on Monday about one nautical mile off Arrifana beach. His companion was rescued by a local fishing boat, but fog has hampered the air and sea search.
- Jul 27
Apple TV+ unveils first Neuromancer teaser at SDCC, sets January 2027 premiere
The 10-episode adaptation of William Gibson's cyberpunk novel stars Callum Turner and Briana Middleton, with a weekly release starting January 22, 2027.
- Jul 25
Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Nightmare on Elm Street 3', dies unexpectedly at 74
The filmmaker behind the 1994 Jim Carrey blockbuster and horror classics was found dead at his San Diego home on Wednesday. No cause of death has been determined.
- Jul 13
Rhaenyra's grip on the Iron Throne frays as Daemon lies, Ormund Hightower emerges, and a secret prince is revealed
In 'Tumbleton,' the fourth episode of season three, Queen Rhaenyra's inexperienced rule is tested by a false confession from Daemon, a new Hightower threat, and the revelation of a hidden Targaryen prince.
- Jul 6
Sylvester Stallone turns 80: the Rocky and Rambo star reflects on a career of hits, physical toll, and a fight for his legacy
The actor, screenwriter and director who created Rocky Balboa and John Rambo marks his 80th birthday on July 6, still active in Hollywood while battling for control of his most famous creation.
- Jul 6
ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn to create UK streaming champion
ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment division, including ITVX and its terrestrial channels, to Comcast-owned Sky for up to £1.6 billion. The deal creates the UK's largest commercial broadcaster and aims to counter global streaming rivals.
- Jun 10
First trailer for 'The Social Reckoning' drops: Jeremy Strong is Mark Zuckerberg in Sorkin's Facebook sequel
Sony Pictures has released the debut trailer for Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning', a companion piece to 2010's 'The Social Network' that follows whistleblower Frances Haugen's 2021 leak of internal Facebook documents.
- Jun 6
Xavier Becerra advances to California governor runoff; Hilton and Steyer still locked in fight for second spot
Former U.S. health secretary Xavier Becerra secured a spot in the November general election for California governor, but three days after polls closed it remains unclear whether Republican Steve Hilton or fellow Democrat Tom Steyer will face him.
