AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 3:28 a.m. EST

Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in 'Sirāt,' one of the year's most talked about films

TORONTO (AP) — Since its prize-winning debut at the Cannes Film Festival, “Sirāt” has been one the year’s most talked about films. A primal beat sounds through Oliver Laxe's film, which morphs into a existential journey through approaching apocalypse. “Sirāt” means “path” or “way” in Arabic and the film is uncommonly blunt about what the future holds for its characters, and us. The Neon release has already been a box-office hit in Spain and in France, drawing comparisons to both “The Wages of Fear” and “Mad Max.” Not everyone has gone along with the intense odyssey of “Sirāt,” but it has, undeniably, struck a nerve.

Nicolas Cage's 'The Carpenter's Son' turns an apocryphal text about Jesus' youth into a horror film

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Filmmaker Lotfy Nathan has turned the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas into a supernatural thriller called “The Carpenter’s Son,” starring Nicolas Cage. The film hitting theaters Friday explores stories about Jesus' childhood that didn't make it into the New Testament. These tales were popular among early Christians and depict a young Jesus with supernatural powers but lacking a moral compass. Nathan was raised Coptic Orthodox and was inspired by the novelty of this untold origin story. While the film draws from the ancient text, Nathan added elements to create a compelling narrative. Cage sees the film as more of a family drama than horror.

Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit

NEW YORK (AP) — Sofia Coppola has been honored at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit in New York for her filmmaking achievements. Surrounded by family and friends, including Bill Murray and Elle Fanning, Coppola reflected on her journey. She shared advice from Angelica Huston about focusing on those who appreciate you. Coppola discussed starting her career amid skepticism. Fanning and Josh Hartnett praised Coppola for her artistic vision and support. Coppola thanked her family and collaborators, emphasizing the need for more women in film. The event concluded with a performance by Elvis Costello.

Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the winner of the Carol Burnett Award for 2026 for her outstanding contributions to television. The Golden Globes announced the honor, highlighting her impact on popular culture. The award will be presented during the new prime-time special, “Golden Eve,” airing Jan. 8 on CBS. Parker is best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in HBO’s “Sex and the City.” The Carol Burnett Award, inaugurated in 2019, recognizes significant contributions to television. Past recipients include Ted Danson and Ellen DeGeneres. The main Golden Globes ceremony will be on Jan. 11.

From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, 'The Look'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says that on any day during the eight years she was first lady of the United States, she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a foreign counterpart to digging in her vegetable garden with schoolchildren. She says her clothes had to be ready for the variety. But she also never wanted her clothes to be off-putting to others. The former first lady who went on to be admired for her fashion sense chronicles her style journey in her latest book, “The Look.” She spoke about it during a moderated conversation Wednesday night in Washington.

Now, it’s her story: HBO's steamy 'Seduction’ reimagines ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ with a female gaze

It’s a well-known story, returning this time with a female gaze. The new HBO Max miniseries “The Seduction,” a steamy French-language drama inspired by “Dangerous Liaisons,” explores the backstory of Isabelle de Merteuil – played memorably by Glenn Close in the 1988 movie. Director Jessica Palud describes her story as the ”#MeToo of the 18th century.” The show elevates the minor character of Rosemonde, played by Diane Kruger, who allies with Isabelle to navigate a repressive society. Anamaria Vartolomei plays Isabelle, joined by Vincent Lacoste and Lucas Bravo, the sexy chef from “Emily in Paris,” in key roles. The series refreshes the classic story by shifting the focus to female storylines.

BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claim

LONDON (AP) — The BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit. The BBC said Chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to the White House saying that he and the corporation were sorry for the edit of the speech Trump gave before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. It said there are no plans to rebroadcast the documentary that spliced together parts of his speech that came almost an hour apart. Trump’s lawyer sent the BBC a letter demanding an apology and threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit.

These Norman Rockwell sketches once hung in the White House. On Friday, they're up for auction

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Historical Association is hoping to reclaim a series of sketches by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell that once hung in the West Wing. The sketches show scenes of people anticipating meeting the president as they hang out in the waiting room. The four interrelated sketches were put up for sale by a descendant of the White House official who received them from Rockwell as a gift. They are scheduled to be sold Friday by a Dallas-based auction house. The association wants to return the sketches to the White House collection.