Serb News Today — October 12, 2026

The world of entertainment is abuzz with diverse reactions to recent developments. In a strong show of support for marginalized communities, Dan Levy has publicly called out Shane Gillis' recent 'SNL' monologue, urging more men to speak out against hate speech and discriminatory content on national television. This comes at a time when the media industry is navigating complex conversations around representation and accountability.

Meanwhile, the business side of entertainment is also heating up, with ITV Studios pushing forward with new scripted dramas and format deals even as it explores the sale of its media arm. Internationally, Cineflix Rights has secured a multi-territory deal for the Nordic crime series 'Hildur', while John Oliver expressed enthusiasm for joining the Skydance family. In film, John Cena weighed in on the priorities of DC Studios, and a new Indonesian political thriller, 'The Sea Speaks His Name', has garnered attention for its powerful portrayal of disappeared activists.

Today's signal:
• Dan Levy Calls Out Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Monologue and Says ‘More Men Need to Be Standing Up’: ‘Speechless That Something Like That Can Exist on Live National Television’ (variety.com)
• ITV Studios Revs Up Scripted Dramas and Format Deals Amid Media Arm Sale Process (variety.com)
• Cineflix Rights Sells Nordic Blue Crime Hit ‘Hildur’ to Canal+ in France, Australia’s SBS in Multi-Territory Deal (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• John Oliver Declares Himself ‘Happy to Be Part of the Skydance Family’ and Vows to ‘Never Change’ (variety.com)
• ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ Review: Absorbing Indonesian Political Thriller Is an Ode to Disappeared Activists (variety.com)
• John Cena Says ‘I Understand’ Why ‘Peacemaker’ Isn’t James Gunn’s Main Focus Compared to Other ‘Valuable’ DC Studios IP (variety.com)