Jaden Michael has been cast in the Hulu YA drama pilot "Foster Dade," according to Variety, marking a significant development in the project based on the Nash Jenkins novel "Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos." The pilot, which was picked up by Hulu in August, will see Michael star alongside previously announced lead Jack Alldridge and other cast members.
In other entertainment news, Apple acquired the intellectual property and production rights to its hit series "Severance" from Fifth Season for nearly $70 million, as reported by TechCrunch, citing reports by Deadline and others. This move allows Apple to fully fund future seasons of the critically acclaimed show, which has garnered record-breaking viewership and Emmy nominations.
Meanwhile, the entertainment world is also buzzing with other projects. Animator Bree O'Donnell is innovating stop-motion 3D animation, and the animated romantic horror film "Pesta" is in development with a planned 2029 release, according to Variety. The film, a collaboration between Mikrofilm, Charades, and GKIDS, will be presented at the European Film Market, showcasing a blend of romance, horror, and Norwegian folklore.
The upcoming entertainment landscape also includes the premiere of the live-action Spider-Noir series starring Nicolas Cage and the Series Mania festival showcasing "The Testaments" and "The Audacity," Variety reported. Additionally, Hilary Duff is set to embark on her first global tour in almost two decades. Fathom Entertainment announced its 2026 Big Screen Classics film series, featuring rereleases of iconic films like "Citizen Kane" and "Oceans Eleven."
The week was also marked by both triumph and tragedy, Time reported. Jordan Stolz won a gold medal and set an Olympic record in speedskating, while the entertainment world mourned the death of actor James Van Der Beek. Authorities are investigating a mass shooting in British Columbia, where Jesse Van Rootselaar is suspected of killing nine people, and Prince Harry expressed support for families suing Instagram and YouTube.
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