Netflix Sets Theatrical and Streaming Dates for Peter Berg’s World War II Drama ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Peter Berg is bringing one of World War II’s most improbable true stories to the big screen, and now it has a date.
“The Mosquito Bowl,” directed by Berg (“Lone Survivor,” “Deepwater Horizon”), will open in U.S. theaters Oct. 30 before making its Netflix premiere Nov. 25, Variety can exclusively reveal, along with a first look image. The film will play in select AMC theaters during its theatrical run, along with additional locations across the country. It’s one of the few Netflix and AMC notable partnerships that has occurred, and the first since the release of the animated juggernaut “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Wladimir Klitschko Honors Hayden Pannetiere on What Would Have Been Her 37th Birthday
"Be Kind"
"You are loved, you are missed, and you will never be forgotten," said Klitschko, the professional boxer with whom she shared a daughter
Just days after Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36, her ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko, with whom she shared a daughter, is celebrating what would have been the actress’ 37th birthday.
World Cup 2026: Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games over World Cup final clashes
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Leaked audio from a private event has reportedly captured the US vice-president, JD Vance, mocking Canada for apparently capitulating in a trade deal and taunting the prime minister, Mark Carney, for trying to “out-tough” Donald Trump.
Arsenal transfer news: England defender Ezri Konsa leaves Aston Villa in £55m deal
Ezri Konsa says he is proud to play for "one of the best teams in the world" as he completed his £55m move to Arsenal.
The 28-year-old England defender joins the Premier League champions from Aston Villa on a four-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year.
Trump’s White House Blasts Rosie O’Donnell After ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Hosting Run: A ‘Nasty Woman’ and ‘Total Slob’
The White House has hit back at Rosie O’Donnell after she repeatedly skewered President Donald Trump during her guest-hosting gig on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” this week.
In a statement to Entertainment Weekly on Friday, a White House spokesperson said: “Rosie O’Donnell is a nasty woman and a total slob whose brain has been completely destroyed by Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Russian expert warns of impending social crisis as Ukraine death toll rises
Russian ballistic missile attacks have begun to cause record civilian deaths in Ukrainian cities without any Patriot interceptors to stop them, but Ukraine’s long-range strikes have destroyed Russian fuel supplies.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Won’t Run at 60fps on Console, and Fans Aren’t Happy
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: Aug 21, 2026 3:03pm UTC
Developer Rebel Wolves has revealed footage of its highly anticipated RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, running on consoles, along with the graphics modes available at launch. None will hit 60fps, however.
Sam Smith Wears Their Heart on Their Sleeve With the Lovestruck ‘Hazel Eyes’: Album Review
It’s sometimes easy to forget what a massively successful artist Sam Smith is: five Grammys, an estimated 65 million albums sold and nearly 60 billion streams, a James Bond theme and multiple No. 1 singles all over the globe across a dozen-year career.
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is Reportedly Getting Back Into Acting
UPDATE: Deadline has reported that Markle has had preliminary conversations to join Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen, should it be renewed for a third season.
ORIGINAL STORY: Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly eyeing a return to acting.