Venice News Today — October 18, 2026

The world of entertainment is always abuzz with exciting news, and today is no exception. From the thrilling stunts in the upcoming space epic 'Project Hail Mary' to the highly anticipated documentary about Elon Musk, fans are in for a treat. Ryan Gosling's zero-gravity stunts in 'Project Hail Mary' have been making waves, with the film's VFX supervisors breaking down the intricacies of these mind-blowing scenes. Meanwhile, a documentary about Elon Musk is set to release soon, but the 'Musk' TikTok account has been permanently suspended, leaving fans wondering what to expect from the film.

In other news, the sports world is heating up with the New York Knicks' home opener at Madison Square Garden, and tickets are selling out fast. For those looking to catch the action live, there are still ways to snag tickets online. On the Hollywood front, veteran publicist Gene Schwam has passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of working with iconic stars like Elvis Presley and Julie Andrews. Additionally, Paul Bettany has spoken out about his relationship with Johnny Depp, revealing that they hadn't spoken in years despite being portrayed as close friends. And for music lovers, Iron Maiden has announced a surprise 2027 North American tour, giving fans something to look forward to in the years to come.

Today's signal:
• Ryan Gosling’s Zero-G Stunts on ‘Project Hail Mary’ Broken Down by the Space Epic’s VFX Supervisors (variety.com)
• Here’s Where to Buy New York Knicks Home Opener Tickets at Madison Square Garden Online (variety.com)
• Paul Bettany Says He and Johnny Depp ‘Hadn’t Spoken’ in Years When Their Texts Were Read During Libel Trial: ‘I Was Being Painted As This Close Friend’ (variety.com)
• ‘Musk’ TikTok Account Permanently Suspended Ahead of Documentary’s Wide Release (variety.com)
• Gene Schwam, Veteran Hollywood Publicist to Elvis Presley, Julie Andrews and More, Dies at 96 (variety.com)
• Iron Maiden Announce Surprise 2027 North American Tour (rollingstone.com)