Venice, Vinyl, and the Box Office: The Week Entertainment Stole the Spotlight
Venice, Vinyl, and the Box Office: The Week Entertainment Stole the Spotlight
VENICE / LOS ANGELES / LONDON — There are weeks in entertainment that feel like a fever dream. When the worlds of cinema, music, and television collide in a symphony of premieres, record-breaking box office numbers, and moments that remind us why we love this industry in the first place. This was one of those weeks.
From the glistening canals of Venice, where Robert Pattinson brought the house down and Oasis proved that sibling rivalry can make for great cinema, to the multiplexes of America where Spider-Man continues to weave his box office magic, and the living rooms of millions where fall TV is about to kick off with a vengeance — the entertainment world is buzzing.
— Variety film critic
Venice: Where stars align
The 83rd Venice Film Festival has been nothing short of spectacular. The highlight? Robert Pattinson, accompanied by partner Suki Waterhouse, walked the red carpet for the world premiere of "Primetime" — a gripping drama about the reality series "To Catch a Predator" and host Chris Hansen at the height of its success[reference:0]. The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, is based on journalist Luke Dittrich's "Esquire" article "Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die," which explores a 2006 sting operation that ended in tragedy[reference:1]. Pattinson, who has already delivered memorable performances this year in "The Drama" and "The Odyssey," with "Dune: Part Three" still on the horizon, is having what can only be described as a banner year[reference:2].
But Pattinson wasn't the only one drawing crowds. The Gallagher brothers — Noel and Liam — arrived on the Lido for the world premiere of "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger," a documentary about their 2025 reunion tour[reference:3][reference:4]. The film is set to open in select IMAX locations and cinemas on September 11, before streaming exclusively on Disney+ in the U.S. later this year[reference:5]. For fans who thought they'd never see the brothers in the same room again, this was a moment of pure, unadulterated joy.
Meanwhile, Nicola Peltz Beckham was honoured with the Rising Star award at the Kinéo Awards during the festival[reference:6]. The actress, who stars as a ballerina in the indie drama "Prima" alongside Faye Dunaway, thanked her husband Brooklyn Beckham for "always believing" in her[reference:7]. A visibly nervous Peltz began her acceptance speech by calling the honour "immense" and something she will "carry with me for the rest of my career"[reference:8]. Brooklyn, who has been estranged from his parents David and Victoria, could be seen beaming with pride from the audience[reference:9].
And let's not forget George Clooney, who was awarded the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement[reference:10], or the bold red carpet debut of Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun, who began their love story in Venice just last year[reference:11]. The festival has been a masterclass in glamour, drama, and unforgettable moments.
The box office battle
While Venice dazzled, the box office told its own story of triumph. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" secured its sixth consecutive weekend at No. 1 in North America, earning $18 million[reference:12]. The film has now amassed a staggering $2.04 billion globally[reference:13]. But it wasn't alone at the top. "The Odyssey" surged back to No. 1 at the global box office in its eighth week, earning $45.9 million and bringing its total to $1.63 billion[reference:14][reference:15].
Other films making waves included "Coyote vs. Acme" at No. 3 with $11.3 million, "By Any Means" at No. 4 with $7.4 million, and "Insidious: Out of the Further" rounding out the top five[reference:16][reference:17]. The Chinese box-office hit "Dear You" also opened in a limited theatrical release across North America, having already grossed more than 2 billion yuan (about $298 million) in China[reference:18]. And with "Practical Magic 2" flying into theaters on September 10, the box office race is far from over[reference:19].
Fall TV: The new golden age
As summer fades, television is stepping up with a slate of premieres that promise to keep us glued to our screens. NBC is leading the charge with "Line of Fire," a family drama about law enforcement agents across various agencies, premiering September 21 at 10 p.m. ET[reference:20]. The series, created by Josh Safran ("Quantico," "Gossip Girl" reboot), stars Peter Krause, Hope Davis, and Kat Cunning[reference:21].
CBS is debuting three new shows this fall. "Cupertino," a legal drama from the creators of "The Good Wife," premieres October 8 at 9:30 p.m. ET and stars Mike Colter as a lawyer cheated out of his stock options[reference:22]. "Eternally Yours," a supernatural comedy from the team behind "Ghosts," follows a vampire couple who have been together for 500 years and premieres October 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET[reference:23]. And "NCIS: New York," a spinoff featuring LL Cool J reprising his role as Sam Hanna, premieres October 6 at 9 p.m. ET[reference:24].
Netflix is also getting in on the action with a stacked fall lineup. "Crew Girl," a coming-of-age drama about a young rower, premieres September 10[reference:25]. "Physical 100: Italy" and "Physical 100: Mexico" bring the hit South Korean reality competition to new audiences[reference:26]. "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," the fourth season of the acclaimed crime anthology, premieres September 17[reference:27]. And "Wonka's The Golden Ticket," a reality competition inspired by Roald Dahl's classic, premieres September 23[reference:28]. Perhaps most exciting is the revival of "A Different World," the beloved NBC sitcom, which premieres September 24 with Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison reprising their roles[reference:29].
Music: New sounds and reunions
The music world is equally vibrant. BLACKPINK's Lisa and Jisoo both released solo singles on the same day[reference:30]. Lisa is set to stage her "Viva La Lisa" concerts at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on November 13-14 and 27-28[reference:31]. The Pet Shop Boys announced their first new album in two years, "A Man From the Future," set for release next month[reference:32]. And Vietnamese artist Lohan released her debut album "Prince on"[reference:33].
But the biggest music news of the week? The Oasis reunion documentary, of course. The Gallagher brothers, who have spent years feuding, came together for "Don't Look Back in Anger," a film that chronicles their 2025 reunion tour[reference:34]. It's a reminder that in entertainment, anything is possible — even reconciliation between rock's most famous siblings.
The celebrity circuit
Kim Kardashian made headlines by joining Kanye West at their daughter North's musical performance in Chicago[reference:35]. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Beckham's estrangement from his family was once again evident as his brother Cruz posted a gushing tribute to his family — minus Brooklyn[reference:36]. The drama continues to unfold, and the tabloids are eating it up.
🎬 The A–Z of Entertainment in 2026
From A Different World to zero-to-hero moments — every letter tells a story of a week in entertainment we won't soon forget.
The bottom line? Entertainment is about escape, but it's also about connection. This week, we connected through the magic of cinema, the power of music, and the comfort of great television. And if this week is any indication, the rest of 2026 is going to be one hell of a ride.
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