This streamer, beloved by fans of British TV, taps U.S. stars

Inside: Fox's sports and news streaming service; L.‍A.‍'s rebel architects; reviews of TV's "The Rainmaker" and Spike Lee's newest.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT August 15, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment Why a streamer beloved by fans of British TV is turning to big U.S. stars AMC Networks' Acorn TV has a loyal fan base of comfy chair crime-solvers. To grow that audience, the company is recruiting U.S. stars like Alicia Silverstone and Brooke Shields. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Fox's $20-a-month news and sports streamer launches next week. Here's what's on it Fox's news and sports content will be available to stream for $19.99 a month. Read More Louis Naidorf, architect behind L.A.'s iconic Capitol Records Building, dies at 96 Though best known for the enduring Los Angeles landmark, Naidorf's legacy spans far beyond the legendary circular tower, which was the world's first round office building. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Danielle Brooks had a hit with 'Minecraft.' 'Peacemaker's' return adds to her super year After a standout year with the blockbuster "A Minecraft Movie" and a voice acting role in "The Bad Guys 2," the actor heads into Season 2 of "Peacemaker" with co-star John Cena. Read More In 'Highest 2 Lowest,' Spike Lee swings between tonal extremes, not always effectively Reuniting with his longtime leading man Denzel Washington and remaking an Akira Kurosawa crime classic, Lee captures energy and moral complexity, sometimes wildly. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now 'The Rainmaker' brings back blue skies to USA with colorful characters and a mystery Based on John Grisham's 1995 novel, USA Network's adaptation of "Rainmaker" has been kitted out with some new and altered characters and a novel focus. Read More L.A.'s rebel architects, now elders, revisit norm-busting Venice Beach art scene Filmmaker Russell Brown gathered architects from an iconic 1980 photoshoot featuring Frank Gehry to look back at an L.A. moment when there was a "spectacular fusion" of creative energy. Read More Before 'Matlock,' Kathy Bates worried her career was 'drying up' In this episode of The Envelope, Kathy Bates discusses starring in a hit TV series at 77 and Jason Segel explains why he finds the vulnerability of "Shrinking" so fulfilling. Read More John Outterbridge's daughter salvages found art from Altadena ruins — with help from his friends Tami Outterbridge has launched "Digging Bridge," a project to preserve her father's artistic legacy with documentary and excavation of his burned Altadena property. Read More Comedian Paul Rodriguez arrested in Burbank again on suspicion of drug possession Comedian Paul Rodriguez faces new narcotics allegations as Burbank police arrest him for the second time in five months on suspicion of drug possession. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection   Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified.   Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com