Netflix prepares all-cash offer for Warner Bros., source says

NETFLIX is preparing to make an all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming businesses, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters...

Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator and Trump fan, 68

WASHINGTON — Dilbert comic strip creator Scott Adams, a vocal supporter of President Donald J. Trump whose career flagged after a racist rant, died...

Excellence in orchestral music

TO CELEBRATE its 100th year, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will be mounting concerts that include collaborations with world-class musicians.

Charlie brings his Chocolate Factory to Manila

WHO DOESN’T KNOW Roald Dahl’s iconic children’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? The wonderful, trippy visuals of the iconic 1971 film with Gene...

Arts & Culture (01/14/26)

THE Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is scheduled to present PPO Concert V: Preludi on Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit, Makati.

Paramount sues Warner Bros. for Netflix deal details, plans proxy fight

PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE on Monday sued Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for more information on a rival $82.7-billion deal with Netflix, escalating a battle to take...

Top Australian writers’ festival canceled after Palestinian author barred

SYDNEY — One of Australia’s top writers’ festivals was canceled on Tuesday, after 180 authors boycotted the event and its director resigned saying she could...

(P)oppas

FOR a large part of the recent past, Caucasian men have mostly occupied the space reserved for sexual fantasies (think The Chippendales and Magic Mike). Judging by The Man Alive Choice show late last December at the City of Dreams Manila, perhaps that sentiment is changing.

One Battle, Hamnet claim top movie trophies at Hollywood’s Golden Globes

BEVERLY HILLS, California — Dark comedy One Battle After Another and Hamnet, a story about William Shakespeare’s grief over the death of his son, claimed the top prizes on Sunday at the Golden Globes, one of the first major ceremonies in Hollywood’s annual awards season.

Entertainment News (01/13/26)

FILIPINO indie rock band We Are Imaginary has released their self-titled third album on digital music platforms worldwide via indie label floppydisks.

A Minute With: Hijack star Idris Elba on hostage thriller return

LONDON — Actor Idris Elba faces another crisis in season two of thriller series Hijack, when passengers on a Berlin underground train are taken...

Erich von Däniken, Swiss author who popularized ancient alien theories, 90

ZURICH — Best-selling Swiss author Erich von Däniken, who built a lucrative career on his argument, rubbished by scientists and archaeologists, that humanity owes...