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Entertainment Industry News Roundup

Updated 2026-07-08 15:10 UTC 2 sources Positive

Variety published several articles on the entertainment industry. 'Moana' received a glowing review, and Michael Scott partnered with Duck Dynasty stars to launch EKKL Entertainment. The Academy Museum unveiled an extensive new exhibition called The Horror Show.

Coverage timeline — 4 articles

Deadline

‘Sheriff Country’ Showrunner Matt Lopez Inks CBS Studios Overall Deal With Medical Franchise Spinoff Among Projects In Development

EXCLUSIVE: Sheriff Country executive producer and showrunner Matt Lopez has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios, the studio behind the breakout CBS drama series. Under the multi-year pact, Lopez will continue in his role at the helm of the Fire Country spinoff while also developing other project

2026-05-08 16:56 UTC

Variety

Pure Flix Founder Michael Scott Teams With ‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars Willie and Korie Robertson on Faith-Based Company EKKL Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Entertainment entrepreneur Michael Scott has partnered with “Duck Dynasty’s” Willie and Korie Robertson to launch EKKL Entertainment, a new faith-and-family entertainment platform. EKKL, pronounced EK-UHL, is named for the Greek word ekklesia, which the founders say means a gatheri

2026-07-08 15:00 UTC

Variety

Academy Museum Unveils The Horror Show Exhibition Featuring ‘Carrie’ 50th Anniversary Screening, John Carpenter Retrospective

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will debut an extensive new exhibition called The Horror Show, devoted to the art and craft of horror movies. Film retrospectives tied to the exhibit include a 50th anniversary screening of “Carrie” with Sissy Spacek and the John Carpenter: Prince of

2026-07-08 15:00 UTC

Variety

‘Moana’ Review: The First Disney Live-Action Remake That Works 100%

"Moana" is a Disney live-action remake that escapes the Disney live-action remake blues — in fact, it soars above them. It’s the best of these movies I’ve seen.

2026-07-08 15:00 UTC