The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards is nearing, with details on how to watch the ceremony, and a preview of this year's nominees setting the stage for the major television event.

• The Road to the Emmys — New York Times Arts -
• Emmys 2025: How to Watch, Time and Streaming — New York Times Arts -

**MrBeast receiving a significant $15 million grant for his reality show in North Carolina and Paramount's strong criticism of a celebrity-endorsed boycott of Israeli film institutions** highlight key financial and political developments within the industry.

• MrBeast Awarded $15 Million to Film Reality Show in North Carolina — New York Times Arts -
• Paramount Criticizes Celebrity-Endorsed Israeli Film Boycott — New York Times Arts -

Directors like Guillermo del Toro discussing his unique 'Frankenstein' vision and creators of 'HIM' linking pro football to horror, alongside stars like Mark Hamill reflecting on 'The Long Walk' and Tessa Thompson reimagining 'Hedda,' offer deep dives into new and adapted cinematic projects.

• Guillermo del Toro on Creating a ‘Frankenstein’ Monster Unlike Any Before — New York Times Movies -
• Mark Hamill on ‘The Long Walk’ and Missing the Beatles Live — New York Times Movies -
• In ‘Hedda,’ Tessa Thompson Puts a Sexy, Messy Spin on the ‘Female Hamlet’ — New York Times Movies -

• ‘HIM’ Creators on How the Realities of Pro Football Lend Themselves to Horror — New York Times Movies -

Mason Coile's 'Exiles' and Christian Davenport's 'Rocket Dreams' receive reviews, while insights into filming Stephen King novels like 'The Long Walk' demonstrate the ongoing interplay between literature and cinema.

• Book Review: ‘Exiles,’ by Mason Coile — New York Times Books -
• How to Film Stephen King Novels Like ‘The Long Walk’ and ‘The Running Man’ — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Rocket Dreams,’ by Christian Davenport — New York Times Books -

The passing of esteemed jazz singer Nancy King and a retrospective on writer-director Cameron Crowe's career trajectory highlight the enduring impact of individual artists on entertainment.

• Nancy King, Jazz Singer Who Flew Under the Radar, Dies at 85 — New York Times Music -
• What Happened to Cameron Crowe? He Has Answers. — New York Times Books -