Culture, Style & Media News Today — September 11, 2026
Oscars: Singapore Selects Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’ for International Feature Race and more — today's news signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with exciting developments, from the red carpet to the small screen. Singapore has made its bid for the Oscars, selecting Anthony Chen's 'We Are All Strangers' for the International Feature category, showcasing the country's thriving film industry. Meanwhile, in the United States, Dan Schneider has lost his defamation suit on appeal, a significant turn of events in the 'Quiet on Set' controversy. The 'Fast and Furious' franchise is also making headlines, with Paul Walker's brother weighing in on the possibility of using AI to bring the late actor back for the final installment, a notion he firmly rejects.
In other news, music and sports intersected in an unforgettable way as Soundgarden's surviving members took to the field to perform at the Seahawks game, a testament to the band's enduring legacy. The producers and directors behind 'The Zone of Interest' are making waves with their thought-provoking comments on the timeliness of their period drama, highlighting the unfortunate relevance of its themes in today's world. On the other hand, not all productions have been met with success, as evidenced by the lackluster reception of Netflix's 'Crew Girl', a YA rowing drama that failed to make a splash. As the entertainment landscape continues to evolve, these stories offer a glimpse into the diverse and ever-changing world of Culture, Style, and Media.
Today's signal:
• Oscars: Singapore Selects Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’ for International Feature Race (variety.com)
• Dan Schneider Loses ‘Quiet on Set’ Defamation Suit on Appeal (variety.com)
• Paul Walker’s Brother Says AI Could Bring Actor Back for Final ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie but ‘I Would Not Be Interested in Doing That’ (variety.com)
• See Soundgarden’s Surviving Members Perform Halftime at Seahawks Game (rollingstone.com)
• ‘The Zone of Interest’ Producer Ewa Puszczyńska and Director Jan Holoubek Say ‘Wild Wild East’ No Longer Feels Like a Period Drama: ‘It Can Happen Again. It Already Is’ (variety.com)
• Netflix’s YA Rowing Drama ‘Crew Girl’ Capsizes and Sinks: TV Review (variety.com)