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entertainmentThursday, September 3, 2026

Sony's 'Ramayana' sets November release date

Sony Pictures is betting big on a two-part 'Ramayana' adaptation, setting a global release for November. Meanwhile, the entertainment world is buzzing with fresh casting news, a new NHL streaming deal, and a unique crime drama format heading to MIPCOM.

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Big bets and new deals

Two major announcements today signal where the industry is placing its money: a massive epic and a streaming sports play.

#01variety.comSep 3

'Ramayana' Sets November Release Date

Sony's two-part 'Ramayana' adaptation, starring Ranbir Kapoor, gets a global release date of November 6. It's a big swing for cross-cultural appeal, releasing in multiple languages.

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#02apnews.comSep 3

Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams | AP News

Amazon Prime Video is now the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams, including Carolina and Dallas. It's a significant expansion of their live sports footprint.

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Casting and format news

A few casting stories and a genuinely novel TV format round out the day's notable items.

#03bleedingcool.comSep 3

Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Lobo? JDM Discusses How It Nearly Happened

Jeffrey Dean Morgan says he was seriously considered for the role of Lobo in the DC Universe. It's a fun 'what if' for fans of both the actor and the character.

#04deadline.comSep 3

Non-Linear New Zealand Crime Drama ‘Alibi’ Heading To MIPCOM With Yes Studios

A new crime drama 'Alibi' lets viewers watch its six episodes in any order, with a seventh revealing the truth. It's a genuinely novel format heading to MIPCOM from New Zealand.

#05www.chicagotribune.comSep 3

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 cast is out, featuring Julia Stiles and Olympian Amber Glenn. It also includes the show's third same-sex pairing.

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