Entertainment Tidbits

Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, known from the Netflix series Tiger King, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison and fined $55,000 for federal animal trafficking and money laundering charges. Antle pleaded guilty in November 2023. This sentencing finally marks the end of legal troubles related to the popular documentary series. (Story URL)

Denis Villeneuve’s next installment in the Dune series has been officially titled Dune: Part Three, contrary to previous reports of it being named Dune Messiah. It will adapt Frank Herbert’s 1969 book and follow Paul Atreides as he becomes emperor. The movie will include sequences filmed with IMAX cameras, similar to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. (Story URL)

Chris Pratt is set to return as the voice of Garfield in an upcoming animated sequel to 2024’s The Garfield Movie, which grossed over $230 million globally. Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield, will serve as an executive producer for the sequel. Producers are currently in search of a writer and director. Pratt also voiced Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. (Story URL)

Apple TV+ has renewed Slow Horses for a seventh season, before the fifth season has even aired. The hit spy show stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jonathan Pryce. Based on Mick Herron’s books, the series has been a success for Apple TV+. Season 7 will follow Lamb and his team’s search for a mole within the British government. (Story URL)

Olivia Rodrigo’s guitarist revealed that the singer funded therapy for her entire band and crew during their ‘Guts World Tour,’ which spanned 102 shows globally. Daisy Spencer praised Rodrigo for providing this unique support in an industry known for mental health issues, calling it “one of the coolest things that has ever happened on tour.” (Story URL)

The Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne farewell concert generated close to $200 million for charity. Tom Morello, the musical director of the event, announced on Instagram that over $190 million will benefit houses and hospitals for children. The funds will be divided among Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. (Story URL)