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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Reveals Action-Packed Trailer for YA Adaptation With Viola Davis, Damson Idris
Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Regina King also star in Gina Prince-Bythewood's film that debuted footage at CinemaCon
Johnny Depp Goes Old and Gray as Scrooge in ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ Comeback Role
The star, who has largely been outside of the spotlight since his heated divorce trial with Amber Heard, made an appearance during Paramount's presentation.
For regrowing human limbs, this salamander gene could hold the key
Investigating a common gene in three very different species—salamanders, mice and zebrafish—scientists have discovered the potential for a novel gene therapy aimed at eventually regrowing limbs in humans, according to new research published this week.
Employment data shows the early signs of AI job disruption are already here
There has been no shortage of bold claims recently about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs—from mass unemployment to over-hyped distraction. Much of this debate is speculative. Often, coming from the tech giants promoting their own products, it is self-serving.
Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended
By Christian Martinez WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended. "I'm not sure it needs to be extended," Trump told reporters at the White House. "Iran wants to make a deal and
Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the next week or two. Trump spoke to both leaders as the ceasefire was announced. He
Victoria Beckham Addresses Strained Relationship With Son Brooklyn: ‘We Love Our Children So Much’
"We've been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now, and all we've ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children," former Spice Girl says
Largest Known Collection of Bees Discovered Living in a Cemetery
Graveyards are teeming with life The post Largest Known Collection of Bees Discovered Living in a Cemetery appeared first on Nautilus .
Walmart plans major upgrades for California stores — with surprising new foods and cheaper deals
The Arkansas mega-chain has set dozen of stores in the Golden State up for major facelifts that promise new food options, expanded product lines and faster shopping perks.
Brad Pitt’s Survival Movie ‘Heart of the Beast’ Launches Tense First Trailer
Paramount revealed the footage at CinemaCon from David Ayer's film that centers on a former soldier and his combat dog.
Electric double layer emerges in new electrocatalyst interface model
Hydrogen is at the heart of the transition to carbon neutrality, as both an energy carrier and a reagent for green chemistry. However, large-scale production of hydrogen via electrolysis, as well as the production of many other chemical products, requires significantly cheaper
New study finds 12- to 17-year-olds willing to engage in democracy, but feel anxious, unheard, distrustful of politics
A major new U.K. study of 12- to 17-year-olds finds that, while most adolescents say they would vote and are interested in politics, their willingness to engage is linked to their anxiety about the future, low trust in political parties, and limited confidence that political
Paramount Investigates ‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Leak, Determines It Didn’t Come From Studio
Paramount is investigating the online leak of its upcoming film “The Legend Of Aang: The Last Airbender,” but the company has determined that it did not come from within the studio, according to sources familiar with the situation. The entire film was posted on X over the
Pope Leo rips those who 'manipulate religion' amid feud with Trump
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday criticized those who “manipulate religion” for political and military gain amid a feud with President Trump. “Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is
Senate Republicans ‘syncing’ immigration funding plan with House GOP
The effort to align Republicans in both chambers follows the House GOP’s rejection of the DHS funding strategy the Senate hatched last month.
Sony’s Fairgames Is Somehow Still Alive And Reportedly Competing In The Extraction Shooter Space
The multiplayer heist game hasn't officially resurfaced since its 2023 reveal
David Ellison Promises That Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Theatrical Heroes: “Long Live the Movies”
The new owner of Paramount-Skydance and pending boss of Warner Bros. made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon, where he promised cinema operators that both studios will adhere to a strict 45-day exclusive window in theaters and a 90-day streaming-window.
LISTEN: Hollywood Marshals Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger — Will It Matter?; ‘Lorne’ Measures the Man Behind ‘SNL’
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Todd Spangler details the growing opposition within media and entertainment to Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. And Marc Malkin talks to documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville about his Focus
Johnson pursues a ‘modified’ FISA extension
Leaders are racing to get a deal before a scheduled Thursday afternoon vote.
‘Scary Movie’: Wayans Brothers Reveal New Footage Mocking DEI, ‘John Wick’ Franchise and More
Marlon and Shawn Wayans joined Anna Faris to warn the CinemaCon audience that a lot of people will take issue with the franchise's latest sequel.
How Ebay’s Trading Card Marketplace TCGPlayer Is Using Xerox to Expand, Maintain ‘Trust’ With Magic: The Gathering, ‘Pokemon’ and ‘One Piece’ Gaming Communities
From Magic: The Gathering players to “Pokemon” card collectors, TCGPlayer CEO Robert Bigler is on a mission to expand the online trading card market with new products and features for buyers and sellers — but promises it will not be at the expense of the quality of those very
Lana Del Rey surprise-drops the 007 First Light theme song, and I regret to inform you that it is not great
First Light is definitely a James Bond theme song, and that's part of the problem.
Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon
BEIRUT, April 16 (Reuters) - Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment on a proposed truce that any ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of
‘Jackass 5’ Cracks Up CinemaCon as Trailer Debuts Steve-O’s Robot Prostate Exam, Penis Shock Collars and the Last ‘Jackass’ Movie the ‘World Will Ever See’
The “Jackass” crew is taking one last painful bow with their new movie this summer, titled “Jackass: Best and Last.” Paramount showed off the first trailer at the cringe-inducing stunt series’ fifth and final entry at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners
Watch live: DHS officials testify before House on 2027 budget for non-immigration agencies
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) non-immigration enforcement agencies will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday afternoon amid the record-long partial government shutdown. The heads of the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Coast Guard
Cyanobacteria surprise scientists with evolutionary shift
Photosynthetic bacteria helped shape planet Earth. Among them are cyanobacteria that produced the oxygen in the atmosphere and made complex life possible, captivating scientists for decades. Now, researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) report a
Scientists unlock shape-shifting living tissue, programming cells to fold flat sheets into precise 3D forms
Biological tissues have a remarkable ability to organize and change shape, driven by forces generated by their own cells. One of the major challenges in bioengineering is harnessing this natural behavior to design synthetic living materials capable of adopting predetermined
Warm-bodied sharks and tunas face 'double jeopardy' in warming seas
A new study reveals that some of the ocean's most powerful predators are running hotter, and that they are likely paying an increasingly steep price for it. The significance of this headline finding is the "double jeopardy" in which it places these iconic animals, which have
Gifted men exhibit lower levels of conservatism compared to their average-intelligence counterparts, finds study
Individuals with high intellectual ability frequently occupy leadership roles across business, science, and politics. To date, it has not been definitively established whether a high intelligence quotient correlates with specific political orientations. However, recent research
Watch live: RFK Jr. testifies before House Appropriations panel on HHS budget
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday afternoon on the White House's fiscal 2027 budget request and the Trump administration's health policy. President Trump requested additional
Marvel at Manabu Kosaka’s Hyperrealistic Paper Sculptures of Retro Objects
Kosaka painstakingly replicates vintage radios, game consoles, cameras, and more using just one material. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Marvel at
How the Grand Canyon formed is a surprisingly messy story. Here's the latest clue
A new study suggests a proto–Colorado River filled a large basin before spilling westward to set the Grand Canyon’s modern path
It’s Time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Recognize Howard Stern
The class of 2026 includes a posthumous honor for Ed Sullivan; the “King of All Media” should be next
Metro 2039 Looks Stunning In First Gameplay, Launching Later This Year
4A also explained what it has been like developing the game while living through Russian's invasion of Ukraine
Trump wants less spending. RFK Jr.’s ‘not happy’ about it.
At the first of several budget hearings, the health secretary said newly proposed cuts were needed because of the federal debt.
Johnny Knoxville Reveals Wild ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Trailer
Paramount screened the footage at CinemaCon ahead of the sequel's summer release.
Claire Rousay – “Hey Eleanor” (Casiotone For The Painfully Alone Cover)
Way back in 2003, Owen Ashworth, who now records as Advanced Base, released his album Twinkle Echo under his former moniker Casiotone For The Painfully Alone. That album contained a short, sweet track called “Hey Eleanor.” Wednesday, Claire Rousay released a cover of that song.
Scandal-scarred ex-NBC anchor Brian Williams to host Netflix podcast
Williams will launch a video podcast for the streaming giant called, "We're Back! With Brian Williams," which will include interviews with newsmakers and more, Netflix said.
GOP blocks war power limits again — where are the checks and balances
This isn’t just about Trump or Iran. It’s about precedent. Because every time Congress chooses not to assert its authority, it becomes easier for the next president — Republican or Democrat — to bypass it, too.
Ben Stiller Admits Not All of the ‘Meet the Parents’ Sequels Worked: ‘I Stand By the First Two’
As Ben Stiller boards the promotional tour for “Focker In-Law,” the actor admits not all of the “Meet the Parents” sequels have worked. Responding to a post on X asking if one needs to watch the first three “Focker” movies to understand the plot of the upcoming fourth film
Call of Duty movie gets 2028 release date from Paramount
Activision and Paramount's live-action Call of Duty movie gets a 2028 release date at CinemaCon 2026.
Dungeon Crawler Carl TTRPG raises over $5.5 million on BackerKit
Renegade Game Studios' crowdfunding campaign for an adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s series broke records before it even launched.
Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, Shawn Michaels Interview Each Other on Building the Next Generation of WWE Superstars
It’s a DX reunion! Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Shawn Michaels met at WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT, earlier this month to interview each other for Variety. The full interview can be seen below. Levesque, who is now the chief content officer for WWE, and Michaels, the head
Wizards Of The Coast’s New Critical Role-Style Show Is A Mini Baldur’s Gate 3 Reunion
The voices of Astarion and Lae’zel will star in the new actual play series
James Cameron Promises Billie Eilish Doc “Is Not a Concert Movie for Streaming”
The unlikely duo, who co-direct 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)', made an appearance at CinemaCon.
Trump support drops among Catholics after Pope Leo remarks, poll shows
The poll, conducted late last month, found the president's approval rating among Catholic voters has dropped to 48%.
US Census Bureau releases list of 1,000 most common first names in America
The U.S. Census Bureau released the list of 1,000 most common first names, based on data collected during the 2020 Census.
'Really bad': Ground vehicle crosses in front of American Airlines plane at Charlotte airport, pilot says
CLT Airport says the incident is under investigation.
Gavin Newsom trashes California's Dem choices for governor; could Republicans win?
Gavin Newsom is not thrilled with California’s remaining choices for governor.