Venice News Today — September 14, 2026

The world of entertainment is buzzing with excitement as news breaks that Lee Chang-dong's films will be available on Netflix worldwide, following the success of 'Possible Love' at the Venice film festival. This development is a testament to the power of international film festivals in launching careers and bringing global attention to talented filmmakers. Meanwhile, in China, the box office is thriving with 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' holding onto its top spot and 'The Odyssey' crossing the $100 million mark, demonstrating the diversity and richness of cinematic experiences being enjoyed by audiences around the globe.

From the big screen to the small screen, and the world of music, there's plenty to talk about today. The 59th season of '60 Minutes' has kicked off, promising more in-depth reporting and investigative journalism, while the music world is mourning the loss of Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome, who passed away at 71. On a lighter note, Judeline is on top of the world with her song 'BbY WoW' reaching number one globally, and fans of horror are eagerly anticipating the release of Peacock's 'Friday the 13th' prequel series 'Crystal Lake', starring Linda Cardellini. With so much happening in the world of culture and entertainment, there's never been a more exciting time to be a consumer of art and media.

Today's signal:
• Lee Chang-dong’s Films Head to Netflix Worldwide After ‘Possible Love’ Wins Silver Lion at Venice (variety.com)
• China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Stays on Top as ‘The Odyssey’ Crosses $100 Million (variety.com)
• ’60 Minutes’ Kicks Off Much-Scrutinized 59th Season With Old Ticks, Tricks (variety.com)
• Dead Boys Guitarist Cheetah Chrome Dies at 71 (variety.com)
• ‘BbY WoW’ Is the Number One Song on the Planet. Judeline Can’t Believe It (rollingstone.com)
• ‘Crystal Lake’ Trailer: Linda Cardellini Stars in Peacock’s Spooky ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series (variety.com)