American author of romance and young adult fiction
Sony Pictures is moving forward with a new Resident Evil film from Zach Cregger, presenting an original story set in the game universe. The release follows CinemaCon teasers and introduces Bryan as the protagonist on a survivalist night, with a supporting cast including Paul Walter Hauser and Kali Reis. The project aims to stay true to the spirit of the games while avoiding direct adaptation.
Blake Lively has been awarded legal costs totaling $8,035,040.88 in the It Ends With Us dispute; a judge has ruled she is entitled to fees and costs from Justin Baldoni’s countersuit, while damages were rejected. The settlement occurred in May 2026, with implications for future retaliation cases.
AP, Independent and Axios highlight a batch of new streaming releases, including Backrooms on premium video on demand, The Long Walk on HBO Max, Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix, and new albums from Adam Lambert, Finn Wolfhard and the War and Treaty, with ongoing coverage of accompanying press and reviews.