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The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) has signed an agreement with South Korean producer B. A. Entertainment, saying international partnerships and pooled resources are key to bringing Taiwanese content to global markets, the agency said yesterday. The partnership would focus on talent development, financing, coproductions and international distribution, the agency said in a statement. TAICCA Chairperson Sue Wang (王時思) and B. A. Entertainment CEO Jang Won-seok signed the memorandum of understanding on Monday during the Busan International Film Festival and the accompanying Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM). TAICCA Chairwoman Sue Wang, left, and B. A. Entertainment CEO Jang Won-seok pose after signing a memorandum of understanding during the Busan International Film Festival on Monday.

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Somewhere down the line, a brand will probably hire Dentsu as its global entertainment agency, with a brief that has nothing to do with the creative or media accounts. That would have sounded far-fetched a couple of years ago. The branded entertainment hype has kept going for long enough now that it no longer does. It started with people getting rather good at ignoring ads, which pushed brands toward making things they chose to watch. Handily, the entertainment industry is short of cash and far less sniffy about taking a brand’s money than it once was. Social media has opened that door wider. Feeds that once showed a friend’s holiday snaps now run on shows made by creators that cost a fraction of a typical TV series.

Richmond’s Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine is no stranger to awards, and it has just added to the trophy case by being named North America’s Best Restaurant at the World Culinary Awards. This distinction is especially significant as it is the first Canadian restaurant to win the title. Previous North American title holders have included French Laundry, Le Bernardin, and Atelier Crenn. Baan Lao was also named Canada’s Best Restaurant for the third consecutive year.

For both Green’s longtime fans and new readers, “Hollywood, Ending” continues to strike his books’ usual harmony between a riveting story and sharp cultural commentary. In his long-awaited return to fiction, John Green tackles art, love and celebrity culture with his signature empathy and humor in his new novel, “Hollywood, Ending.”

Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Wednesday, Oct. 21? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations. OCT. 16‘House on Haunted Hill’ showingThe reportedly haunted Concrete Theatre will host a showing of the 1959 film “House on Haunted Hill” at 5 p.m. Friday. “House on Haunted Hill” is a supernatural horror film that follows an eccentric millionaire who offers $10,000 — worth about $115,000 in 2026 — to five strangers if they can survive a night locked in a haunted mansion. The film has a score of 6.7/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd. Tickets will be sold at the door for $9. OCT. 17Skagit Drag Halloween ShowGlittery, spooky performances will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lincoln Theatre during the Skagit Drag Halloween Show. Hosted by Gina Touché and Lady Charlamaine, the night will include live performances from a variety of local drag kings, queens and things. The show will include live vocals, comedy, dancing, extravagant costumes and spooky performances sure to entertain the entire family.

a Vulture news blogger who covers TV and comedy Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul wrote a heartfelt tribute to the late RJ Mitte, who played Walter Jr. on the Emmy-winning show. “RJ, You have always been an inspiration for so many. I am so sorry you were hurting my friend. I wish we knew,” he began in the caption of his Instagram post. “You constantly had a smile on your face and you took every single challenge that was given to you with such confidence and grace. I met you when you were a little boy and watched you grow into a beautiful young man.” Paul shared a video of Mitte sharing an inspiring message of strength and the importance of mental health. “The last time we saw each other I kept calling you Superman,” Paul added. “You reminded me of him because you always led with kindness and strength. It was blinding. You were born into a world with challenges but you never let any of that stand in your way… What an absolute tragic loss.”

Oct 15, 2026 2:06 AMPublished Oct 15, 2026 2:06 AMBy 2034, Salt Lake City is going to have an NBA team, an NHL team, a renovated Delta Center, and perhaps even an MLB team. They will also beat any allegations of having a dead downtown scene. Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith released a video alongside Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake County mayor Jenny Wilson, going over newly released graphics of a revitalized downtown Salt Lake City entertainment center. It’s an over $3 billion project led by Smith and the Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) that is scheduled to be completed before the 2034 Winter Olympics. The project will completely revitalize downtown Salt Lake City directly in front of the Delta Center, creating the city’s first entertainment center. Currently, the Salt Palace Convention Center takes up a majority of the land between the Delta Center and City Creek, a popular shopping center downtown. It creates a wall between the two areas. SEG and Utah are looking to break down that wall and create a walkable pathway from the Delta Center to the City Creek area. “When we think of our downtown, we need connection,” Mendenhall said.

Sharon Bialy of Bialy/Thomas & Associates is a revered, Emmy-nominated casting director who is perhaps best known for Breaking Bad, but has also cast many other high-profile projects including The Walking Dead, The Handmaid’s Tale, Barry, Dead to Me and Pluribus. Below, she pays tribute to the actor R. J. Mitte, who died on Oct. 12 at the age of 34. The first time I met R. J. Mitte was when he came in to audition for the role of Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad.

Connection Needed: Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith Unveils New Salt Lake City Entertainment DistrictBy 2034, Salt Lake City is going to have an NBA team, an NHL team, a renovated Delta Center, and perhaps even an MLB team. They will also beat any allegations of having a dead downtown scene.1:03Now PlayingPausedAd Playing