Entertainment today spans red carpets, remakes and raw sporting drama. Emmy nominations set the tone, with HBO’s “The Pitt” and “Hacks” dominating the 2026 field and signaling another strong year for prestige television, while newcomers like “Widow’s Bay” and “Pluribus” added fresh energy to the race ahead of September’s ceremony. The nominations also carried a poignant note, with Rob Reiner earning a posthumous first Emmy nod for his guest turn on “The Bear.” In gaming, “Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced” is winning over critics as a sleek, modernized revival that preserves the swagger and naval spectacle that made the original a fan favorite. And in Brisbane, the State of Origin decider brings a different kind of spectacle, as Queensland and New South Wales meet at Suncorp in a winner-take-all clash that promises to define reputations as much as settle the series.