Venice News Today — August 30, 2026
Inside the Global Rise of CJ ENM’s ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’ and more — today's venice signal.
The entertainment world is buzzing with exciting updates and announcements. In the realm of television, CJ ENM's 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' is making waves globally, and fans of 'Heated Rivalry' will be thrilled to know that the show is returning for season 2 after its owner took some time for "soul searching." Meanwhile, the Venice Film Festival is shaking things up with changes to its event schedule, including a possible cancellation of the jury press conference, which may be replaced with a more relaxed gathering for journalists.
In the world of film, the box office is seeing some interesting trends, with 'The Dog Stars' struggling to take off and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' poised to dominate the weekend box office once again. Movie buffs can also look forward to a retrospective of Ridley Scott's filmography, which has been ranked from worst to best. And in a nod to music and pop culture, Tennessee is considering a tribute to Dolly Parton by renaming Nashville's airport in her honor. These stories and more are making headlines in the world of culture, style, and media, and we'll be diving deeper into them throughout the day.
Today's signal:
• Inside the Global Rise of CJ ENM’s ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’ (variety.com)
• Owner of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cabin Needed to Do Some ‘Soul Searching’ Before Inviting the Show Back for Season 2 (variety.com)
• Venice Film Festival Jury Press Conference ‘Probably Not’ Happening Due to Scheduling, Will Replace Event With Welcome Cocktails for Journalists (variety.com)
• Box Office: ‘The Dog Stars’ Struggles With Just $3 Million on Friday; ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ to Win Weekend Again (variety.com)
• Tennessee Plans to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton (rollingstone.com)
• Ridley Scott’s Movies, Ranked Worst to Best (rollingstone.com)