Venice News Today — November 5, 2026

The entertainment industry is abuzz with the aftermath of the recent election and its implications on Hollywood and the media. The Democratic shift is being hailed as a blue wave, and many are wondering what this change will bring to the world of entertainment. Meanwhile, the world of television is also making headlines, with a lawsuit over the popular show 'The Pitt' being allowed to proceed by an appeals court, citing similarities to another hit show 'ER'. This news has significant implications for the television industry, particularly when it comes to issues of intellectual property and creative ownership.

In other news, celebrities are speaking out about their experiences working on high-profile projects. Scarlett Johansson recently discussed the challenges she faced in figuring out her role in 'The Batman 2', citing the complexity of the character and the existential angst it gave her. On a lighter note, late-night hosts are reacting to the recent election results, with many comparing it to a reverse January 6th. The sports world is also making waves, with the UFC announcing impressive Q3 earnings thanks to a string of event sellouts. These stories and more are making headlines in the world of entertainment, and we have got them all covered.

Today's signal:
• Late-Night Hosts React to Election Results: ‘Like a Reverse Jan. 6’ (rollingstone.com)
• Appeals Court Says Lawsuit Over ‘The Pitt’ Can Proceed, Cites ‘Numerous’ Similarities to ‘ER’ (rollingstone.com)
• Blue Wave Sweep: What Does Democratic Shift Mean for Hollywood and the Media? (variety.com)
• ‘The Pitt’ and ‘ER’ Are Similar Enough to Allow Crichton Suit, Appeals Court Rules (variety.com)
• Scarlett Johansson Says ‘The Batman 2’ Role Was ‘Very Hard to Figure Out’: ‘It Gave Me a Lot of Existential Angst’ (variety.com)
• UFC’s Event Sellout Spree Powers TKO Q3 Earnings (variety.com)