Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing 'Along The Way' for Moana in a Week and Oscar Race With Taylor Swift

Disney is expected to lay off thousands of employees in its biggest round of job cuts this year, according to Variety. The cuts at a major entertainment company signal continued cost-cutting across the media industry and will affect a large number of workers.

Roku reported a strong third quarter, with sales climbing 24% year over year, according to Variety. The company credited its fastest growth in media and entertainment advertising spending in four years. The results signal that streaming ad budgets are recovering, a positive sign for the broader connected-TV ad market.

Jon Stewart criticized Rep. Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers ahead of Election Day. The remarks spotlight Democratic divisions and cross-party endorsements in a closely watched political race. The intervention could draw attention to the endorsement’s electoral impact.

In a Variety interview, Japanese filmmaker Tsukamoto Shinya discussed staying independent and why he remains drawn to war films. The director of Tetsuo offered insight into his creative motivations and career choices. The piece is informative rather than breaking news.

Elena Maganini, a film editor known for her work on the series "Dexter" and the 1986 horror film "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer," has died at 70. Her credits spanned independent film and television, including a long run on the Showtime drama about a forensic analyst who moonlights as a serial killer. She is remembered for shaping some of the most unsettling and distinctive crime stories on screen.