Media & Entertainment

Alpharetta, Ga. – September 11, 2026 -- National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) has unveiled a nationwide brand refresh for its Eyeglass World chain, aiming to reposition the optical retailer as a digital, style-forward destination for eyewear shoppers.

A new campaign ties eyewear to personal identity

Developed with creative agency VML, the relaunch centers on the tagline "Change Your Glasses. Change Your World." The campaign's launch film follows a woman navigating a mirror maze, trying on different pairs of glasses that reflect different versions of herself.

Joe VanDette, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at National Vision, called the effort "a complete reinvention of the brand to meet the expectations of today's style-focused consumers," adding that the company is making it easier for customers to shop via virtual try-on, online purchase, or in-store visits.

Munich – September 11, 2026 -- RTLZWEI airs a new double episode of its social documentary series "Hartz, Rot, Gold" on September 8, 2026, at 8:15 p.m., with the episode available seven days earlier on RTL+.

Jessica and Olaf face a health scare ahead of their second child's birth

The Hamburg couple already has a crib for their baby, thanks to a furniture donation, and 55-year-old Olaf plans to build a shelf himself. He is also considering a job at the Hamburg Dom fair. But a visit to the gynecologist brings alarming news: doctors detected a lump on the baby's heart. Jessica tries to stay calm while Olaf grows increasingly worried.

Munich – – September 10, 2026 -- Ten years after a truck attack killed victims at Berlin's Breitscheidplatz Christmas market, German broadcaster ARD will release a six-part fictional thriller series revisiting the events leading up to the tragedy. "Breitscheidplatz 19/12" streams on ARD Mediathek starting Friday, October 30, 2026, airs on Das Erste on Sunday, November 1 at 9:45 p.m., and continues on Friday, November 6 at 11:55 p.m.

The series had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and its German premiere at FilmFest Hamburg.

Munich – September 10, 2026 -- The fifth and final season of "Babylon Berlin" premieres September 10 on the ARD Mediathek streaming platform, closing out a decade-long series with eight new episodes.

Ten years and five seasons come to a close

The crime drama follows detectives Gereon Rath and Charlotte Ritter through 1920s Berlin, with the finale marking the end of a production that has run since its debut. Cast members reflected on the show's decade-long journey ahead of the release.

Volker Bruch, who plays Gereon Rath, said the character has followed him "like a shadow" for ten years, describing how the storyline often intertwined with his own perception of reality. Liv Lisa Fries, who portrays Charlotte Ritter, said she can now let the character go "with gratitude" after a decade in the role.

Munich – September 10, 2026 -- Journalist Ali Gutsfeld launches the second season of the ARD podcast "Nicht mehr mein Land" on September 17, streaming on ARD Sounds, this time investigating the online world known as the manosphere and its most prominent figure, Andrew Tate.

Over five episodes titled "In der Manosphere," Gutsfeld examines why millions of young men follow influencers like Tate, who promises success in careers, relationships and life while simultaneously spreading misogynistic messages, conspiracy narratives and an authoritarian model of masculinity. Tate is currently under investigation in multiple countries on various criminal allegations.

Denver – September 10, 2026 -- Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is marking its 85th anniversary this year, with a 2026 concert calendar that includes Widespread Panic, Andrea Bocelli and Brandi Carlile.

The venue opened in 1941 after four years of Depression-era labor

Red Rocks held a pre-opening ceremony on June 8, 1941, honoring the 500 men of the Civilian Conservation Corps who spent four years building the amphitheater. The official opening gala followed on June 15, 1941, featuring a Native American ceremony and the Denver Municipal Chorus, and was broadcast nationally on CBS, drawing coverage from Time Magazine.

San Diego – September 10, 2026 -- Sony Electronics has unveiled a limited-edition collaboration with Sanrio's Hello Kitty, pairing select wireless headphones with exclusive carrying cases and tote bags available only through the Sony Store. Pre-orders open later this holiday season, though quantities are limited and availability varies by country and region.

Three headphone models get the Hello Kitty treatment

The collaboration covers the WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, the WH-CH730N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, and the WH-CH530 Wireless Headphones. The bundles are offered in pink/sand pink and black colorways of each model.

Cologne – September 09, 2026 -- "Die große Maus-Show" celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special edition airing Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on Das Erste.

Host Esther Sedlaczek leads the anniversary broadcast under the theme "Kids Ask, Adults Marvel," featuring a lineup of quiz questions, experiments, and celebrity guests. The show began two decades ago under the title "Frag doch mal die Maus" as a one-off special before becoming a fixture of Saturday night programming on Das Erste.

Six celebrities join the jubilee lineup

Guests for the anniversary episode include Annette Frier, Wincent Weiss, Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, Axel Prahl, Beatrice Egli, and Till Reiners.

Abu Dhabi – September 09, 2026 -- Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences will add three Harry Potter-themed zones to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the region's largest indoor theme park, with construction slated for completion in 2029.

Three new lands span roughly 63,000 square meters

The zones -- Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest -- will cover approximately 63,000 square meters (678,000 square feet) on Yas Island. All attractions within the lands will be world-exclusive, designed specifically for the Abu Dhabi park rather than replicated from other locations.

Abu Dhabi – September 09, 2026 -- Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences will add three new Harry Potter-themed lands to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the region's largest indoor theme park, located on Yas Island.

Three new zones will span roughly 63,000 square meters

The additions -- named Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and The Forbidden Forest -- will occupy about 63,000 square meters (678,000 sq ft) of new park space. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2029.

Attractions will be built exclusively for the Abu Dhabi park

The Harry Potter lands will feature attractions developed specifically for Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, described by organizers as globally exclusive to this location. Miral Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak called the expansion a milestone in Yas Island's ongoing development and a continuation of the company's long-running partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences.