Venice News Today — October 7, 2026
Warner Bros. TV Group Boss Channing Dungey Confirms Role as Member of Skydance’s Executive Leadership Team in Memo to Staffers and more — today's venice signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with news that is sure to capture the attention of fans in Venice and beyond. Warner Bros. TV Group Boss Channing Dungey has confirmed her new role as a member of Skydance's executive leadership team, marking a significant shift in the television landscape. Meanwhile, bestselling author Veronica Roth is making waves with the announcement of her new book, 'The Sixth Faction', which brings back beloved character Tris Prior in an alternative reality. These developments are a reminder that the entertainment industry is constantly evolving, with new stories and characters being introduced all the time.
From the world of music, Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament is looking back on the band's history and ahead to their future, reflecting on why they actually enjoyed the nineties. Not everyone is being so well-received, however, as Megyn Kelly has told singer Olivia Rodrigo to 'stick to singing' after she spoke out about the Cornell 7 case. Elsewhere, fans of James Bond can get a glimpse into the spy's fascinating world at Omega's new exhibition, which features everything from 007's toothbrush to his passport and mini car bombs. Sadly, the day has also brought news of the passing of Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who died at the age of 102, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances, including her role in 'On the Waterfront'.
Today's signal:
• Warner Bros. TV Group Boss Channing Dungey Confirms Role as Member of Skydance’s Executive Leadership Team in Memo to Staffers (variety.com)
• Veronica Roth Brings Back Tris Prior In New Alternative Reality Book, ‘The Sixth Faction’ — Shop Here (rollingstone.com)
• Megyn Kelly Tells Olivia Rodrigo to ‘Stick to Singing’ After Speaking Out About Cornell 7 Case: ‘You Don’t Know What the F— You’re Talking About’ (variety.com)
• Inside Omega’s James Bond Exhibition, From 007’s Toothbrush to His Passport and Mini Car Bombs (variety.com)
• Jeff Ament on Pearl Jam’s Future — and Why His Band Actually Enjoyed the Nineties (rollingstone.com)
• Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning ‘On the Waterfront’ Actress, Dead at 102 (rollingstone.com)