Sir Ian McKellen Set to Make ‘Full Recovery’ After Falling Off London Stage
The 85-year-old actor was playing John Falstaff in Player Kings when he tumbled
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Evan Rachel Wood Says She and Jim Sturgess Were “Actually Tripping” During ‘Across the Universe’ Scene
According to Evan Rachel Wood, one of the scenes in the 2007 Beatles themed musical Across the Universe is more based in reality than one might assume. While presenting a special Cinespia screening of the film at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Wood shared a behind-the-scenes story
Griffin Dunne on His Fascinating, Complicated Family, His ‘Hilarious’ Friendship With Carrie Fisher and Directing ‘Practical Magic’
Griffin Dunne’s family has done so many larger-than-life, unbelievable things that when the actor-director-producer started to write his memoir “The Friday Afternoon Club: A Memoir of Family,” he realized it wasn’t enough to start the story with his complex writer father
Variety to Celebrate 10 Artisans to Watch at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Variety will publish its third annual 10 Artisans to Watch list on Oct. 23 and recognize the honorees at this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival. As Variety continues to bring the work of the artisans to the forefront of coverage, the 10 selected will be spotlighted in a
Ian McKellen Hospitalized After Falling Off Stage During West End Performance
Ian McKellen was hospitalized after falling off stage during a performance of “Player Kings” at the Noël Coward Theatre on the West End in London, according to the BBC. McKellen was reportedly in a battle scene when he lost his footing and fell. The audience was evacuated from
Jordan Peele’s Fourth Film Appears to Be Set for 2026
The unnamed Jordan Peele-directed movie was originally slated for December 2024 but experienced delays after the dual Writers and Actors Guild strikes last summer
TCM’s ‘Great Composers’ Series Turns a Spotlight on the Movies’ Maestros
When TCM channel host Dave Karger used to be a writer for Entertainment Weekly in his early days as a print journalist, he would focus a great deal on interviewing the big pop stars of the day, along with his duties on the film beat. But little did very many people suspect then
Inside the Tony After-Parties With Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Billy Porter and Ariana DeBose (PHOTOS)
After Tony Awards host Ariana DeBose closed the 77th ceremony at Lincoln Center by dropping her mic and announcing, “DeBose — out,” this year’s winners, nominees, presenters and Broadways brightest and most powerful made their way to after-parties taking place throughout New
Woody Harrelson Got Into a Motorcycle Accident on the Way to an Interview and His ‘Cheers’ Co-Star Ted Danson Treated the Wound: ‘He Could’ve Been Hurt Badly’
Woody Harrelson revealed on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast that he got into a motorcycle accident while he was driving to the studio to record the interview alongside his “Cheers” co-star and longtime friend Ted Danson. Harrelson collided with a Tesla and was thrown
Adobe Sued by U.S. Government for Allegedly Making Canceling Online Subscriptions ‘an Obstacle Course’
Steps that Adobe allegedly took to make it hard to cancel online subscriptions weren’t just annoying — they were illegal, according to the U.S. government. The U.S. Justice Department and the FTC filed a lawsuit Monday against Adobe and two of its execs, alleging that they
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Calls ‘Bulls—‘ Over Complaints That ‘Comics Can’t Be Funny Now’ Due to P.C. Culture: It’s Not an ‘Impossible Time to Be Funny’
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is calling “bullshit” when it comes to comedy being hurt by political correctness. Speaking on the “On With Kara Swisher” podcast (via The Daily Beast), the Emmy winner pushed back against the idea that comedy has in any way suffered due to a changing social
Variety Wins 2 National Magazine Awards for Best Entertainment and Conceptual Covers From ASME
Variety has won two best cover awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors. Variety‘s “Michael J. Fox Tells His Story” issue, which ran May 17, 2023, and features an in-depth interview with Michael J. Fox, won for best entertainment and celebrity cover. Haley Kluge
Sabrina Carpenter Makes Hot 100 History With ‘Please Please Please’ and ‘Espresso’; Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ Debuts at No. 3
All eyes are on the girls — Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan that is — as the latest albums and songs charts reveal career-best numbers for all three artists. Nearly six albums into her career, Carpenter makes Hot 100 history with her new single “Please Please
‘Inside Out 2’ Is 2024’s First Animated Feature Oscar Contender. Will the Academy Feel It for Best Picture Too?
The ongoing struggle to elevate animated features to the same level of best-picture recognition as live-action films will undoubtedly resurface by year’s end. This time, the spotlight will be on Pixar’s highly successful sequel, “Inside Out 2,” a film that could bring joy and
‘Eternal Playground’ Review: A French Fable About Grief That Feels Untethered From Reality
The melancholy, fable-like French drama “Eternal Playground” has a glowing warmth from its very first moments. That comes from the open beaming face of its lead actor, Andranic Manet. He plays Gaspard, a young music teacher in Paris who’s grieving the death of his twin sister.
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Star David Oyelowo on the Character’s Branding: It Represents the ‘Juxtaposition of the Beauty and the Violence’
David Oyelowo plays the title character in “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” the true story of a man who escaped enslavement and went on to become one of the first U.S. Deputy Marshals. While there is no shortage of stories from the 1860s and 1870s, there are only four known images of
Variety Artisans: Behind the Seams: How ‘The Gilded Age’ Costume Designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone Crafted the Old vs. New Money Styles of 1880s New York
For costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone, working on “The Gilded Age” was a “fantastic” history lesson on the beginnings of contemporary fashion. As she researched the styles of late 19th-century New York through paintings and photographs, she deeply appreciated the complex
‘Street Fighter’ Movie Loses ‘Talk to Me’ Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou (Exclusive)
The streets are empty for Danny and Michael Philippou. The Australian twin filmmaking duo behind last year’s surprise horror hit Talk to Me are no longer working on Street Fighter, Legendary’s feature adaptation of the classic video game from Capcom. Scheduling is partly to
Carrie Preston Talks Season 2 of ‘Elsbeth’: ‘We Will Learn More About Everybody’s Backstory’
So you think you know everything about attorney Elsbeth Tascioni? Think again. “We will learn more about everybody’s backstory,” says Carrie Preston, teasing Season 2 of “Elsbeth.” “There will be delving not just into her past and personal life, but also Captain C.W. Wagner’s,
‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Casts Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, Victoria Clark
Right after the Tony Awards, “The Gilded Age” has added four previous winners and nominees to its Season 3 cast: Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica and Victoria Clark. Rashad will recur as Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkland. She is described as “a woman from a prominent
Tatiana Maslany Dark Comedy Pilot ‘The Nightbeast’ Set at Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios has given a pilot order to “The Nightbeast,” a horror comedy starring Tatiana Maslany. In “The Nightbeast,” per the official logline, “a young mother unsatisfied with her seemingly perfect suburban life begins an affair with the boogeyman in her son’s closet
Alexandra Rapaport Starrer ‘Little Did I Know’ Sells to Multiple Territories: ‘We Need Stories About Real Life’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Viaplay Group has sold Sweden’s “Little Did I Know” – starring Alexandra Rapaport – to Australia (SBS), Croatia (Pickbox), Basque Spain (EITB), Indonesia (Mola) and Latin America (DMD). The film, which plays in competition this week at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, is
‘Brats’ Review: Hulu’s Brat Pack Doc Doubles as a Group Therapy Session
For viewers of a certain age — or, perhaps more likely at this point, most ages — the term “Brat Pack” evokes nostalgia at its fondest. Movies like “The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink” remain rites of passage for teenagers coming of age nearly 40 years later, and few would
Jordan Peele’s Next Movie Set for Halloween Season 2026
Jordan Peele has a date to return to movie theaters. Universal has set an Oct. 23, 2026 release date for Peele’s next feature. No other details were available, but the Halloween season date feels appropriate given the director’s penchant for horror. After a career in comedy,
Jordan Peele’s Next Movie Gets New October 2026 Release Date
Jordan Peele fans will have to wait to a bit longer for his next movie. The Oscar-winner’s fourth film as a director will now debut on Oct. 23, 2026. That’s a significant jump from the original release date of Dec. 25, 2024, which was announced in March 2023, two months before
Longtime AMC PR Head Marnie Black, Who Helped Turn ‘The Walking Dead’ and More Into Major Hits, Set to Depart After 13 Years (EXCLUSIVE)
Longtime AMC PR head Marnie Black, whose tenure included overseeing consumer media relations, brand messaging, special events, talent relations and awards campaigns on hit series including “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” and “The Walking Dead” universe, is
‘Bridgerton’ Costume Designer John Glaser Talks Cressida’s Episode 6 Red Dress: ‘It’s Like An F-U Dress’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 3 of “Bridgerton,” now streaming on Netflix. Nothing’s wrong with being “Confident,” at least according to one Miss Cressida Cowper. Her stunning red revenge dress in episode 6 of “Bridgerton” season 3 comes with a side of
Luminate Streaming Ratings: ‘Hit Man’ Is the Biggest Title of the Week With 1.5 Billion Minutes Watched June 7-13
“Hit Man” was the most-watched streaming original of the week by far according to Luminate’s weekly viewership rankings for June 7-13. The Richard Linklater film, which had a limited run in theaters but was primarily launched as Netflix original, hit 1.5 billion minutes watched
Kevin Costner ‘Would Love to Go Back’ to ‘Yellowstone’ as Final Episodes Film Without Him, but It’s Got to Be ‘Under the Right Circumstances’
“Yellowstone” is currently in production on its final episodes without previous star Kevin Costner, although the Oscar winner continues to double down on his apparent openness to returning as John Dutton. Appearing on “Today” to promote his upcoming movie “Horizon,” Costner
Armie Hammer Says He’s Now “Grateful” for Career-Upending Cannibalism, Sexual Misconduct Scandal
Armie Hammer is speaking out about the allegations of cannibalism, sexual misconduct and an accusation of rape that upended his career three years ago, saying this weekend that he is “grateful” for the experience. Hammer, 37, was experiencing a career resurgence after he
From ‘Ripley’ in Italy to ‘True Detective’ in Iceland, How Locations Were Key For Top Emmy Contenders
I think I can say this on behalf of the entire collective of reporters who cover television: Nothing makes us groan more than when a series star or producer refers to the setting as another “character” in their show. (Actually, I take that back, something else causes even
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Lands at Lionsgate for U.S. Release After Divisive Cannes Premiere
Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic “Megalopolis,” which proved to be wildly divisive after its Cannes Film Festival premiere, has finally found a distributor. Lionsgate has signed a deal to distribute the film in theaters in the U.S. and Canada. It will be released on Sept. 27.
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Lands at Lionsgate for Fall Release
After much speculation over its fate, Megalopolis is officially headed to North American movie theaters. Lionsgate has picked up the Francis Ford Coppola feature and is planning a Sept. 27 release for the much talked-about project. As with films such as Apocalypse Now, Coppola
Lena Waithe Wants Filmmakers to Feel Heard: ‘That To Me Is a Real Form of Success’
When Variety broke down the 100 greatest TV shows of all time late last year, 12 creators were invited to discuss the series that inspired them. Among those welcomed was Lena Waithe, who didn’t waste a beat to credit “The Cosby Show” spinoff, “A Different World,” for sparking
Tom Hardy on His Wild ‘Bikeriders’ Accent and Knowing ‘Furiosa’ Is ‘Special’ (Without Even Seeing It Yet)
Tom Hardy knows that his character in Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” may seem to be a badass, charismatic leader of a lawless motorcycle gang — but appearances can be deceiving, he warns. “You look straight away at a biker movie and think, ‘Oh, it’s leather. It’s sexy. The
Cannes Lions Festival Expands Awards Categories and Programming
As digital media mushrooms, advertising messages get disseminated across a growing variety of platforms — in increasingly inventive ways. Rather than the products being sold, it’s these marketing communications that take the spotlight at the Cannes Lions International Festival
Katy Perry Teases Upcoming Era With Announcement of New Single ‘Woman’s World,’ Releasing July 11
After she recently held private listening sessions for her upcoming sixth album, Katy Perry has officially announced that the first single for the project, “Woman’s World,” will arrive next month. The pop star plans to drop “Woman’s World” on July 11 at 7 p.m. ET, with the
Inside the Tony Awards: From Jay-Z’s Lobby Act, an Accidental F-Bomb to Overzealous Ushers, Here’s What You Didn’t See on TV
Angelina Jolie may get the award for most enthusiastic audience member. The A-list star was seated in the front row at the Tony Awards on Sunday and jumped to her feet at every win for “The Outsiders,” a gritty adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age novel that she produced
John Wilson on the Scariest Moment of Shooting ‘How To’ and Getting Vulnerable in Season 3: ‘I Could’ve Gone the Rest of My Life Without Saying That S—’
Throughout the three-season run of his HBO docuseries, John Wilson has walked into some of the strangest places in New York with nothing but a camera. But Wilson says the scariest moment while filming the series happened down in Florida, when he showed up uninvited to the home
Former NBCU Exec Frances Manfredi Joins Future Shack, Reuniting With CEO Jeff Wachtel (EXCLUSIVE)
Former NBCU exec Frances Manfredi, who most recently was president of content acquisition and strategy at Peacock, has joined indie TV studio Future Shack Entertainment as partner and head of distribution and content strategy. The hire was announced Monday by Future Shack Ent.
Don Omar Reveals Ongoing Battle With Cancer
Don Omar announced on Instagram that he is currently battling cancer. The 46-year-old reggaeton pioneer took to social media on Monday to reveal his ongoing medical struggle. He wrote in a message: “Today yes, but tomorrow I won’t have cancer.” The post included a photo of his
‘Totally Spies!’ Live-Action TV Series From Will Ferrell, Banijay Kids in the Works at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)
A live-action TV series based on the cult classic French cartoon “Totally Spies!” is in development at Amazon with Will Ferrell as executive producer. Described as a YA adaptation of the long-running Banijay Kids animated show of the same name, the new “Totally Spies!” will
Sony Teases Quentin Tarantino’s Final Film, The Beatles Movies and Live-Action Zelda at CineEurope Presentation
Sony Pictures gave the first major studio presentation at the 2024 CineEurope trade show on Monday. In a short but sweet show in Barcelona — which preceded the screening of Greg Berlanti’s rom-com “Fly Me to the Moon,” starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum — Sony’s
Jerry Seinfeld Roasts Pro-Palestine Heckler Who Interrupted His Set and Got Ejected: ‘It’s a Comedy Show, You Moron! Get Out of Here’
Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy show on June 17 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, got disrupted by a heckler who interrupted the “Seinfeld” creator’s set by shouting: “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” In video from the event shared by the Australian
‘The State of Texas vs. Melissa’ Director Returns to Tribeca With ‘Missing From Fire Trail Road,’ Probing Crimes Against Indigenous Women
Can you recall any true crime stories that examine the disappearance or murder of Indigenous women? That’s probably because their presence in the media is nearly nonexistent. It’s all the more shocking because, according to the federally funded National Criminal Justice
Missy Elliott on Her First Headlining Tour and Potentially Dropping the Six Albums Worth of Music She’s Recorded: ‘That’ll Happen Sooner Rather Than Later’
It’s hard to believe, but Missy Elliott has never gone on a headlining solo tour. The last time she regularly hit the road, it was alongside Beyoncé, who was promoting her debut solo album “Dangerously in Love,” as well as Alicia Keys and Tamia on the Verizon Ladies First Tour
Tegna Hires NBCU, Google Alum Mike Steib as CEO
TV station group Tegna announced that Michael Steib, a former NBCUniversal and Google exec, will succeed David Lougee as president and CEO. Steib, 48, will assume the top job at Tegna on Aug. 12, 2024, whereupon Lougee, 65, will become senior adviser to the company after
Ariana Grande Teams With Brandy and Monica for ‘Boy Is Mine’ Remix
It’s fair to say that a lot of people at first thought that Ariana Grande’s song “Boy Is Mine,” from her latest album, “Eternal Sunshine,” was a cover of the Brandy and Monica duet of the same title that dominated the summer of 1998. It’s not — but she’s doubled down on the
