Speaking News Today — October 14, 2026
Russell T Davies Calls BBC Boss’ AI ‘Doctor Who’ Comment ‘Clumsy’ and Teases Show’s Future: ‘You’ll Start to See Production’ in ‘Summer Next Year’ and more — today's speaking signal.
The entertainment industry is buzzing with fresh developments and reactions. In the world of television, Russell T Davies, the mastermind behind the revamped Doctor Who series, recently responded to a BBC executive's comments on the potential use of AI in the show, calling the remark "clumsy." Davies also hinted at exciting new developments for the series, teasing that production will start to ramp up "summer next year." Meanwhile, not everyone has been pleased with recent late-night television offerings, with actress Martha Plimpton strongly criticizing Shane Gillis' recent Saturday Night Live monologue, calling it "really f---ing stupid" and suggesting he needed a "spanking from his mom."
In film and theater, there are several notable updates. Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired Sophia Takal's psychosexual thriller Act One, adding to its slate of intriguing releases. On Broadway, fans of big-name shows are in luck, with tickets now available for major productions like Evita, A Few Good Men, and Much Ado About Nothing through 2027. In business news, Reese Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, is being bought back from Candle Media in partnership with Mediawan, marking a significant shift in the company's ownership. These stories highlight the constant evolution and excitement in the entertainment industry, from television and film to theater and business deals.
Today's signal:
• Russell T Davies Calls BBC Boss’ AI ‘Doctor Who’ Comment ‘Clumsy’ and Teases Show’s Future: ‘You’ll Start to See Production’ in ‘Summer Next Year’ (variety.com)
• Martha Plimpton Slams Shane Gillis’ ‘Really F—g Stupid’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘He Deserves a Spanking From His Mom’ (variety.com)
• Martha Plimpton Slams Shane Gillis’ ‘Really F—ing Stupid’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘He Deserves a Spanking From His Mom’ (variety.com)
• Where to Buy Tickets for Broadway’s Biggest Shows Through 2027: ‘Evita,’ ‘A Few Good Men,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and More (variety.com)
• Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan Partner to Buy Back Hello Sunshine from Candle Media (variety.com)
• Sophia Takal’s Psychosexual Thriller ‘Act One’ Acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)