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Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Trailer Unveils Dual-Role Father-Son Conflict at Core of Gangster Epic
The official trailer for “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has been released, presenting Yash in dual roles as Raya and...
‘Ketticè’ Review: An Amusing, Original Portrait of Adolescent Ennui Against a Backdrop of Adult Cluelessness
Monica Bellucci’s sneer is a thing of wonder, so why have so few directors used it properly? When allowed full rein to h...
Satyajit Ray’s ‘Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne’ Making to be Chronicled in Srijit Mukherji’s ‘Maharaja Tomare Selam’
Indian National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is bringing to screen the making of Satyajit Ray’s “Goopy Gyne B...
‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming’ Review: An Affecting Trans Relationship Drama Brings Fresh Perspective to the War in Ukraine
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has prompted a wealth of urgent nonfiction filmmaking documenting the harsh realities ...
Taylor Swift Song ‘August’ Removed From Trump TikTok Video
A TikTok video that included Taylor Swift’s song “August” posted to the account for Donald Trump’s campaign four days ag...
Behind the Scenes of Obama’s Acting Cameo in ‘Life, Larry’: Blaming Larry David for His Tan Suit Debacle, Improvising Lines and Ranting About Ketchup
In his HBO sketch series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Larry David travels throughout history, inserting...
‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Creator Sascha Penn and Stars Patina Miller and Mekai Curtis on the Deadly Series Finale and ‘Power: Origins’
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from the series finale of “Raising Kanan” now streaming on Star...
Stanley Tucci on Why His Emmy-Nominated ‘Tucci In Italy’ Is Moving to the United Kingdom Next Season
Italy remains Stanley Tucci’s first love. But a man can travel, right? After winning three Emmys for CNN’s “Stanley Tucc...
‘The Last House’ Ending Breakdown: Why Is the Family Trapped Inside Their Home?
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “The Last House,” out now on Netflix. “The Last House” is a new sc...
‘One Night Only’ Director Will Gluck Cut Out ‘So Much Nudity’ Because People Dislike Sex on Screen: ‘It Takes You Out of the Movie’
“One Night Only” director Will Gluck doesn’t want you to overthink it. The filmmaker has been fielding a lot of inquirie...
Judy Collins on Doing a Farewell Tour While ‘Having a Lot More Steam in My Engine’: At 87, ‘I’m the Betty White of the Folk Movement’
How sweet — or suite — it still is. Judy Collins is doing a valedictory lap or two around the country on what is billed ...
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Pretty Sad’ Songs at Sweltering Brooklyn Surprise Show: Concert Review
The announcement dropped on a pulverizingly humid Thursday afternoon in New York City: just a few hours later, an Olivia...
Dwayne Johnson Defends ‘Moana’ After Bad Reviews: ‘Just the Way It Goes’
Dwayne Johnson has come to terms with the tepid critical reception to his latest movie, the live-action “Moana” remake. ...
Béla Tarr’s Legacy to Be Celebrated at Sarajevo Film Festival
The Sarajevo Film Festival has launched a new program dedicated to the legacy of Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who died...
Variety Toasts Young Hollywood’s Hottest at Cover Bash With Tate McRae, Sombr and Malachi Barton
Los Angeles, sweltering thanks to an unusual August humidity, got even hotter on Wednesday as Variety toasted the best a...
‘Baywatch’ Honors Hero 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Ryder Williams During Set Visit (EXCLUSIVE)
Before the “Baywatch” producers wrapped filming the revival’s first season, they brought a special guest to the set this...
Flo Anthony, Pioneering Page Six Entertainment Journalist, Dies at 74
Flo Anthony, an entertainment journalist known for being the first Black woman to work for the New York Post’s entertain...
Magnus Ferrell on His Viral Hit ‘Asleep Talking’ and Dad Will Ferrell Showing Michelle Obama His Music: ‘I Finally Felt Ready to Have a Spotlight on I...
Not every up-and-coming artist can say they watched Michelle Obama jam out to their music before landing on the charts. ...
Virginie Efira – a ‘Showgirls’ Fan – Enjoyed the ‘Benedetta’ Controversy: ‘When Verhoeven Said There Would Be Lesbian Sex Scenes, I Just Replied: ‘No ...
Paul Verhoeven’s “Benedetta,” about a nun embarking on a scandalous affair with another nun, offended many viewers and s...
Da’Vine Joy Randolph to Star in Indie Dark Comedy ‘Dedicated to Morris Burke’ From Director Will Ropp (EXCLUSIVE)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph has signed on to star in director Will Ropp’s indie dark comedy “Dedicated to Morris Burke.” The Os...
LISTEN: NBCUniversal Media Group Chief Matt Strauss on Growing Peacock, Testing Membership Rewards and Becoming a Daily Habit With Users
On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Matt Strauss, chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, expands...
Chappell Roan Announces ‘The Super Graphic Spectacular’ Two-Day Fundraiser in Los Angeles to Benefit Trans Youth and LGBTQ+ Communities
Chappell Roan and her non-profit The Midwest Princess Project have announced a two-day fundraiser “The Super Graphic Spe...
Pragda Snags Nicolás Pereda’s ‘Everything Else Is Noise’ Ahead of Toronto and New York Film Festival Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)
U.S.-based Pragda continues its foray into all-rights theatrical and digital distribution with the acquisition of North ...
‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses $1 Billion, Christopher Nolan’s First Movie Since ‘Dark Knight Rises’ to Reach Coveted Box Office Milestone
“The Odyssey” has crossed $1 billion in global ticket sales at a mind-boggling pace. After just three weeks of release, ...
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Casts Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie
Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie are joining the Season 2 cast of “Heated Rivalry,” the hit romantic drama from Canad...
Katseye’s Sophia to Temporarily Step Back From Group to Prioritize Her ‘Mental Health and Wellness’
Katseye member Sophia Laforteza has announced that she’s taking a temporary step back from the group’s upcoming promotio...
Wagner Moura and Louis Leterrier on the Physical and Emotional Toll of ‘The Last House’ and the Parent Perspective in the Lockdown-Inspired Sci-Fi Hor...
“The Last House,” a science-fiction horror from French director Louis Leterrier, is a movie born from Covid. A suburban ...
Selena Gomez, Christina Aguilera and Law Roach Board Olympics-Inspired Legacy House Host Committee (EXCLUSIVE)
Selena Gomez, Christina Aguilera, Law Roach, Ciara, Simu Liu and Jeff Goldblum are among those who have been named as fo...
Paramount’s U.K. Concessions Give ‘Powerful Credibility’ to State AGs’ Lawsuit, Block the Merger Coalition Says: ‘The Dangers’ in U.S. Market ‘Are Unm...
A coalition group campaigning against the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery has said the ...
‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Review: The Dog-Cop Franchise Pushes an ACAB Message, Only It’s All Canines Are Benevolent
“PAW Patrol… are they still a thing?” asks Mayor Humdinger, the villain of “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” — a rare moment ...
New Radicals’ Gregg Alexander Soft-Relaunches Band With ‘One Night Only’ Movie Song Ahead of Their First Album in 28 Years
Gregg Alexander wasn’t planning to make a splashy return with New Radicals, his pop-rock collective that burned bright a...
‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Power $239 Million U.K., Ireland July Box Office
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” topped the U.K. and Ireland box office in July with a gross of £56.2 million ($75.6 mi...
Don Lemon Wants Criminal Charges Against Him Related to Minnesota ICE Protest Tossed, Citing Donald Trump’s Chronic ‘Animus’ Toward Journalist
Don Lemon asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal civil-rights charges against him related to his presence as a protes...
Vietnamese Boy Band Uprize Wants to Take Over the World: ‘We Won’t Set Limits for Ourselves’
Ask Uprize what makes their sound unmistakably theirs, and the seven-member group doesn’t point to a hook or a genre. Th...
Jake T. Austin Opens Up About ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Revival Snub: I’m ‘Disappointed’ to Have ‘Not Been Included’
Now that the sequel series has ended its three-season run, “Wizards of Waverly Place” star Jake T. Austin has finally op...
USA Network’s ‘Anna Pigeon’ Is the Temu Version of ‘Virgin River’: TV Review
Based on Nevada Barr’s extensive book series, USA Network’s new original drama “Anna Pigeon” follows a law enforcement r...
Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Rumored Wedding Venue Has a Starry History — and Is Close to a Key ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Filming Location
Early 20th-century media tycoon Lord Beaverbrook was known for throwing legendary parties at his country house in Surrey...
William Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer for Madonna and Blur, Dies at 69
William Orbit, the Grammy-winning musician and producer best known for his work with Madonna, All Saints and Blur, died ...
Lionsgate CEO Wants to See Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Close Soon: ‘Uncertainty and Delay’ Are ‘Not Good for Anybody’
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer voiced support for the stalled Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which is headed to ...
Take-Two Interactive Reaches $1.4 Billion in Sales During ‘GTA 6’ Preorder Opening Quarter
Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive drew $1.39 billion in sales from April 1-June 30, the quarter during which it ...
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