The Glover brothers have a new project on the way. Donald Glover is attached to star in a new Netflix live-action series based on the video game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (“PUBG”). Variety reports he and his brother, Stephen Glover, will write and direct the show. Plot details have not been released, only that the show will be based on the battle royale game in which 100 players are dropped in a “shrinking battleground,” according to the game’s official description, fighting their opponents to become the lone survivor …

Bosch: Start of Watch will begin this winter. MGM+ is teasing the release of the new TV series with first-look photos of Cameron Monaghan in action as rookie cop Harry Bosch and Omari Hardwick as veteran officer Eli Bridges. The prequel series will explore the origin story of Michael Connelly’s legendary detective Harry Bosch, according to MGM+. He was first brought to the small screen for Prime Video’s Bosch drama series. Bosch: Start of Watch follows 26-year-old Harry Bosch during his earliest days as a rookie cop in Los Angeles. The series debuts Jan. 10 on MGM+ …

The family is growing. Eight cast members have been added to Prime Video’s dark comedy series Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Variety reports. The cast additions include Patricia Clarkson, Elizabeth Marvel, Sean Astin, Annaleigh Ashford and Felix Solis. Penn Badgley was previously announced to star in the show as Ern Cunningham, a man who reluctantly agrees to attend a family reunion, only to get trapped with them in a snowstorm. The series is based on comedian Benjamin Stevenson’s novel of the same name. Also joining the cast are Chris Walley, Daniella Garcia and Eliza Bennett …

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John Turturro is an old-school analog hustler living in a fast-paced digital world in the new film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.

The actor has built a career of varied choices in celebrated independent films, including memorable performances in classics by Spike Lee and the Coen brothers. He’s also well known for his work in TV shows like Monk and Severance.

But there’s something different about his leading performance as Harry Lehman in director Noah Segan’s latest film. The character is a native New Yorker living in a time gone by, who supports his disabled wife Rosie (Karina Arroyave) by pickpocketing. After a theft goes awry, Harry sets out on a mission to return the stolen goods.

The role found him at a “different level” of his life, Turturro told ABC Audio.

“I’m of a certain age where … I know what it is to be married. I know what is to have children, to lose a lot of people — my parents and brother … and also to be a guardian of someone,” Turturro said.

These are all things that his character, Harry, also has to deal with. “It resonated to me so much,” Turturro said, though he notes that it wasn’t all similarities.

“Unlike me, he’s struggling to survive in a world [where] everything has changed. Personally, professionally, the technological world around him, he has difficulty navigating. And he doesn’t have a lot of resources either,” Turturro said.

The actor called Segan’s screenplay a gift, one “that is so well structured and full of propulsive action, and at the same time, there’s a real tenderness and there’s a sense of experience and life lived.”

Segan is a fourth-generation New Yorker and set out to feature every borough in the film, all shot entirely on location. And while there are many films about New York, and many films that feature the city’s name in its title, there aren’t many films that can claim that feat. It was a challenge Segan and his crew gladly took on, eventually completing the shoot in 24 days.

“You don’t wanna let your city down. You don’t want to let your ancestors down. You don’t want to let John Turturro down,” Segan said. “The thing about New York and New Yorkers are that they will gas each other up. We will keep each other going. I think that when we got to New York and we were like, ‘We’re gonna do this. We’re gonna shoot it here. We’re gonna be on the street. We’re going to go everywhere,’ it became sort of a rallying cry for the movie and it became a challenge that we all got excited about.”

After studying the art of pickpocketing, Turturro now walks those streets of New York a little differently. 

“I’m very aware of it. I was really aware of it during the movie when I was learning about it and practicing. But I am still aware it. Of seeing, like, ‘Well there’s a watch that would be very hard to take,'” Turturro said.

Segan said he got nervous that something would happen to Turturro after the stories he’d tell on set.

“He’d come into the office, he’d go, ‘You know, I was on the subway on the way here, and I saw a lady, and, you know, her bag was open, and I really just thought for a minute,'” Segan said. “And we’re thinking, ‘Are we gonna have to bail John out as part of his rehearsal process?'”

Luckily, Turturro didn’t go full method. “He behaved himself,” Segan said.

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York has expanded to wide release and is now available to watch in theaters everywhere.

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Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in Star Trek and the X-Men franchises, following the Thursday announcement of his death at age 86.

Stewart’s family announced his death on Thursday, saying the actor died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles following a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was among those paying tribute to Stewart, reflecting on their time working together on the X-Men films.

“I’ll never forget the first time I saw Sir Patrick Stewart on the set of the first X-Men,” Feige said in a statement. “After years of knowing him as the inimitable Captain Picard, I was in awe — and he turned out to be everything I had seen on screen and more: brilliant, charming, warm, generous, with a quiet strength and gravitas.”

Feige also recalled Stewart’s personality offscreen, describing him as “even more remarkable, with a wonderfully sharp sense of humor.”

“It was a true privilege to know him and to work with him,” Feige continued. “His legacy lives on not only in decades of extraordinary work, but in the many, many people he mentored. He will be deeply missed.”

Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment also honored Stewart in a joint Instagram post Thursday, remembering his portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, which started in 2000.

“All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart,” the post read.

Marvel praised Stewart for bringing the character to life with grace, intelligence and humanity, leaving a lasting impression on generations of fans. He will appear as Xavier in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, which comes to theaters on Dec. 18.

“He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman,” the post continued. “Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art.”

Wil Wheaton, who starred alongside Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation, also paid tribute to the late actor Thursday.

Wheaton shared a throwback photo of himself with Stewart on Instagram, accompanied by a broken heart emoji and the words, “Godspeed, Captain.”

Jonathan Frakes, who played Cmdr. William Riker alongside Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation, also remembered his longtime co-star.

Frakes shared a photo of Stewart on his Instagram Story Thursday with the message, “Rest in peace my friend.”

Terry Matalas, who served as showrunner of the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard, also honored Stewart on his Instagram Story.

Sharing a photo of the late actor smiling, Matalas wrote, “Oh Captain, my Captain. This is how I’ll always remember you.”

William Shatner, who played Capt. James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series, also remembered Stewart in a heartfelt Instagram post Thursday.

Sharing a photo of the two together, Shatner described Stewart as a friend and colleague whom he deeply admired.

“Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor,” Shatner wrote. “From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did.”

Shatner also reflected on Stewart’s portrayal of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, saying the character and the actor behind him represented the best of the franchise. The actors met as Kirk and Picard in the 1994 movie Star Trek: Generations.

“My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. He will be deeply missed,” Shatner added of Stewart’s wife, Sunny Ozell. 

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Sir Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his representative announced Thursday.

Stewart died “in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny” after a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media by his longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak.

“He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all,” the statement continued. “We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.”

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, the loss of memory, problem-solving and thinking abilities. It is a progressive disease that begins with mild memory loss and ultimately has no cure, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia that can cause complications with movement, behavior, thinking and mood, according to the CDC.

It is unclear when Stewart was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia.

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Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental, according to police in South Carolina, who said Wednesday they are closing their investigation.

“Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental,” the Greenville Police Department said in a statement, adding that the department has “concluded its investigation.”

Panettiere, 36, died in August after she was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina.

ABC News has reached out to a representative for Panettiere’s family for comment.

The police department’s announcement comes more than a month after the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina ruled her death an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other substances. Police had continued their investigation after the coroner released its findings.

In its Sept. 22 findings, the coroner’s office identified the cause of death as the toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine. The autopsy found no signs of trauma that contributed to her death.

4-ANPP is a byproduct of fentanyl production; alprazolam, known as Xanax, treats anxiety and panic disorders; methocarbamol, known as Robaxin, is a muscle relaxant; and quetiapine, known as Seroquel, is an antipsychotic medication.

Of the combination of medications, fentanyl is the most likely to result in an overdose death.

Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the apartment when officers responded, according to a police report obtained by ABC News.

Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures before Panettiere was pronounced dead, according to the report.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration had also been assisting police with the investigation, sources familiar with the matter previously told ABC News.

The DEA’s investigation is believed to be ongoing and could be looking into street-level drug dealers who may have provided drugs to the late actress, sources said.

Prior to her death, Panettiere had spoken publicly about her experiences with addiction and recovery, as well as the challenges she faced growing up in the entertainment industry.

The actress, who was known for her roles in Ice Princess, Heroes and Nashville, released a memoir in May titled This Is Me: A Reckoning. In the book, she discussed postpartum depression, addiction and recovery, trauma, domestic abuse and loss, according to its synopsis.

Panettiere is survived by her daughter, Kaya, whom she shared with her ex-fiance, Wladimir Klitschko.

A memorial service for Panettiere was held in Malibu in September. It was attended by around 80 friends of the late actress, her representative told ABC News at the time.

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(SPOILERS AHEAD) The Diplomat will serve another term.

Netflix confirmed Thursday the award-winning series has been renewed for a fifth season, following season 4’s shocking cliff-hanger.

The show’s latest season ends with hawkish American President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) threatening to attack any country that stands in the way of the United States. It’s the last straw for ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), who resigns from her diplomatic post. In a move of solidarity, White House Chief of Staff Billie Appiah (Nana Mensah), Secretary of State Miguel Ganon (Miguel Sandoval) and Kate’s husband, Vice President Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell), follow her lead moments before the screen cuts to black.

Creator and showrunner Debora Cahn tells Tudum of the jaw-dropping moves, “It is very important in terms of what we’re looking at, [to consider] what you can do as a group that you can’t do as an individual, or what will make a difference as a group that won’t make a difference as an individual.”

Plot details for the fifth season of the political drama are tightly under wraps; casting news and a release date have not been revealed.

The Diplomat is executive produced by Cahn, Russell, Alex Graves, Peter Noah and Eli Attie.

All four seasons of The Diplomat are now available to stream on Netflix.

 

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DoorDash is acquiring grocery delivery company Instacart in a deal valued at around $17 billion, the company announced on Thursday.

A release shared by both parties noted that DoorDash is purchasing the company at $65.00 per Instacart share, “a 26% premium to Instacart’s closing price on October 22, 2026, the last trading day before media reports about a possible transaction. “

The company said the acquisition would give consumers a wider variety of store choices and “faster delivery options.”

The release listed potential benefits for consumers, including 50,000 more stores for Instacart customers, one membership fee for DashPass and Instacart+ and more orders for local businesses.

“The combined company will offer grocers and retailers of every size DoorDash’s delivery network and Instacart’s grocery and fulfillment technology, in both apps and on stores’ own websites, along with the advertising and AI tools each company has built,” according to the release.

The companies said DoorDash is expected to keep Instacart mainstays, including the brand and app.

“Together, we could give stores of every size more of those tools and unlock the potential of grocery delivery,” DoorDash CEO Tony Xu said in a statement.

Instacart CEO Chris Rogers said the deal would “offer an even better experience for customers and shoppers.”

The release added the deal “is expected to close in the end of 2027 or the first half of 2028.”

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Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is ordering an investigation into an effort to recruit candidates for the state’s Senate race, including one with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator, following a New York Times report on the matter.

In a statement, Dunleavy said the report revealed new evidence of an organized effort to manipulate Alaska’s elections by recruiting candidates he said were intended to confuse voters and misdirect their votes.

The Alaska Division of Elections investigated similar concerns in June, Dunleavy said, adding that the new reporting substantially supported the division’s findings.

Dunleavy said he was directing the state’s Department of Public Safety to investigate whether the effort violated Alaska law and whether criminal charges or civil action were warranted.

“The evidence will determine what happens next,” he said.

“Alaskans have a fundamental right to vote for the candidate they actually intend to support,” Dunleavy said. “Deliberately tricking voters into casting their ballots for someone else strikes at the integrity of our elections.”

He added that anyone or any organization found to have broken the law “must be held accountable.”

The Times report said it relied on 12 sources, text messages and documents that allegedly showed members of Peltola’s campaign, lawyers for Peltola and senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) contributed to pushing Dan J. Sullivan, a Republican on Alaska’s four-way ballot, to run.

The Times said the effort to find a spoiler candidate — who could potentially siphon votes from Sen. Sullivan and benefit Peltola — was internally referred to as the ballot composition project.

Alaskans for Mary, the campaign committee for Peltola, said through a spokesperson on Wednesday that it “has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.”

The DSCC told ABC News in a statement that it was “not involved with Dan J. Sullivan.”

“Republicans have a long history of recruiting and propping up candidates in an attempt to boost their own campaigns,” a DSCC spokesperson wrote in the statement.

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John Goodman is joining Claire Danes in the cast of Netflix’s The Beast in Me. The actor will play Aggie’s father, Jack, in season 2 of the thriller series. Season 1 starred Danes opposite Matthew Rhys, who won an Emmy for his role as a billionaire suspected of murder …

Melanie Lynskey has found her next role. The Yellowjackets actress will star in the new limited series Mushroom Murders, based on the true story of an Australian woman convicted of killing three of her family members by serving them poison mushrooms. The series has been greenlit for Paramount+ …

The Reba McEntire series Happy’s Place is paying tribute to Dolly Parton with a special dedication in its Oct. 30 episode. “We were filming this episode on the day she passed, and it just felt like the right thing to do as our way of honoring her,” McEntire says in a statement. “The episode is all about remembering those we love who have passed on, and we will always love and remember Dolly.” Happy’s Place airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC …

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Jamie Dornan is opening up about the pressure he feels stepping into Viggo Mortensen’s shoes.

The actor is taking on the role of Aragorn in the upcoming Lord of the Rings film The Hunt for Gollum. He replaces Mortensen, who portrayed the character that is also known as Strider in director Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Because this new film takes place in between those films and The Hobbit movies, Mortensen, who is 68, was replaced with the younger Dornan, who is 44. Dornan spoke to L’Officiel Italia in a recent interview about the pressure he feels in taking this on.

“There’s pressure when you try to follow in those footsteps,” Dornan said, translated from Italian to English. “I’ve been asked to take on a super iconic role, and I’ll do my absolute best. But for me, Aragorn will always be Viggo, and only Viggo. His performance is one of my all-time favorites, and I feel honored to try and capture even a little bit of the energy he originally brought to the character.”

Dornan also said “there isn’t a single part of me that’s trying to do it better than he did.”

Also joining The Lord of the Rings universe is Leo Woodall, who will play the Dúnedain ranger Halvard. He told the outlet he was impressed by Dornan’s performance in the new film.

“I can honestly say that, for me, Aragorn is now Jamie Dornan,” Woodall said.

Andy Serkis directs the upcoming film that he also stars in as Gollum and his alter ego, Sméagol. Several other original Lord of the Rings cast members are reprising their celebrated performances in the upcoming film. Ian McKellen will return as the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Elijah Wood will play the hobbit Frodo Baggins and Lee Pace will reprise his part as Thrandruil.

Other additions to the franchise are Kate Winslet and Anya Taylor-Joy, who play Marigol and Seren.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum arrives in theaters on Dec. 17, 2027.

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