Dano Responds to Tarantino Criticism, Starr to Star in Netflix Series
Hollywood buzzed with activity on January 28, 2026, as various news sources reported on a diverse range of events spanning film, television, politics, and legal battles. Among the headlines, Paul Dano responded to Quentin Tarantino's criticism of his performance in "There Will Be Blood," while Antony Starr, known for his role in "The Boys," was announced to lead a new Netflix series titled "Breakers."
Dano's response to Tarantino's remarks was among the top entertainment news stories. Meanwhile, Antony Starr will star in "Breakers," a scripted Netflix series from the creator of "Somewhere Boy" and the production company behind "Baby Reindeer," according to Variety. The series follows two American best friends backpacking in Australia who encounter a community of surfers.
In other film news, Will Poulter discussed his role in Adam Meeks' Sundance drama, "Union Country," which explores themes of drug recovery. Poulter spoke about dropping his British accent for the role and bonding with a real-life drug recovery therapist. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is backing the Sundance documentary "Cookie Queens," reflecting on how being a Girl Scout taught her about business.
The legal world saw activity as the Supreme Court heard the VPPA case, Salazar v. Paramount Global. Paramount Global is also involved in legal battles with Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster faced further scrutiny for reselling canceled Ariana Grande tickets.
On the political front, multiple news sources reported that Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was assaulted at a public event. Sir Keir Starmer visited China.
In the music world, Bruce Springsteen released a new protest song about Minneapolis.
Other stories included scammers exploiting a Microsoft email address, the reopening of J.K. Rowling's cafe, and remembrance of Alan Rickman's legacy.
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