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Several key developments in the entertainment industry were reported. Kyle Buchanan, a New York Times columnist, is launching his own podcast series after leaving the newspaper. Issa Rae has secured an HBO pilot order for a new comedy centered around male friendship and boxing. Additionally, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' surpassed 'Avengers: Endgame' to become the second-highest grossing movie at the domestic box office.
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Variety
New York Times pop culture writer and awards columnist Kyle Buchanan has left the newspaper after eight years. I can exclusively report that Buchanan is launching a new video podcast about Hollywood, “The Kyle Buchanan Show,” in mid-October. His last day at The New York Times was Friday. Released tw
2026-08-25 15:20 UTC
Deadline
In another record of Marvel beating Marvel, Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day has beaten Avengers: Endgame to become the second highest grossing movie at the domestic box office with $858.4M. Yesterday, Brand New Day made $3.4M in its fourth Monday. Endgame‘s lifetime in North America sta
2026-08-25 15:22 UTC
Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: HBO has ordered Untitled Male Friendship Show, a new half-hour comedy pilot from the creator of their Peabody Award-winning comedy Insecure, Issa Rae. Written and exec produced by Rae, the pilot centers on Menzel, a 30-year-old barber, aspiring sports manager, and professio
2026-08-25 15:30 UTC