Four Women Accuse Jared Leto of Criminal Sexual Conduct in BBC Documentary
The allegations were made in Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret , which premiered Wednesday
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‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ First Preview Gets Standing Ovation After Cancellations
“Game of Thrones” play “The Mad King” finally launched previews Tuesday night after cancelling its first week of performances. The first ever run-through of the HBO/Royal Shakespeare Company co-production, which takes place before the events in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series,
World Cup Boycott Proposed as Opposition to Controversial FIFA Private Investment Plan Grows
Opposition is growing in the soccer world to a plan by the sport’s governing body, FIFA, to spin off its events, principally the World Cup, as a separate commercial entity and invite investors to take a stake in it. The new company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, has been valued at
Fox, iSpot Aim to Deliver Faster Data Tying Ads to Business ‘Outcomes’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Advertisers are accustomed to getting quick info on how many people their commercials reach on TV day after day. Now Fox hopes to give them speedy data about something that many marketers consider even more important. Fox and iSpot, one of a group of measurement-technology
Glen Hansard, Irish Musician and ‘Once’ Star Who Won Oscar for Best Song, Dies at 56
Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who starred in the 2007 film “Once” and won the best original song Oscar for “Falling Slowly,” died on Wednesday in a motorcycle crash. He was 56. According to the BBC, Hansard was killed in a single-vehicle crash in his home city of Dublin on
‘The King’s Warden’ Leads Korea to Best First Half Box Office Since Pandemic
Local films drove Korean box office recovery in the first half of 2026, with total industry revenue reaching KRW579 billion ($399.1 million) on 57.05 million admissions, up 41.9% and 34.2% year-on-year, respectively, according to figures released by the Korean Film Council
‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Review: Cave Swimmers Become Chum in a Shark Thriller With Extra Claustrophobia
“Under Paris,” “Deep Water,” “Thrash,” “Chum” — the shark movies come so thick and fast these days, there’s scarcely any time between them to deem it safe to go back in the water. That said, if this recent run of films is to be believed, regular old beaches are fine these days.
Kavinsky, French Producer and DJ Behind ‘Drive’ Opening Song ‘Nightcall,’ Dies at 50
Kavinsky, the French electro music producer and DJ whose hypnotic anthem “Nightcall” became a cult classic after opening Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2011 film “Drive,” died on Tuesday. He was 50. The artist was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. Authorities have opened
Banijay Entertainment H1 Revenues Dip in First Earnings Update Since Completion of All3Media Deal
Banijay Entertainment has posted it first financials since its mega-merger with All3Media was completed. Half-year revenues at the TV giant were down slightly in the first half of 2026, reaching at €1.37 billion ($1.56 billion), with production volume falling, a drop of 2.2% on
Ryan Murphy Says ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Is Not a ‘Coven’ Sequel but ‘All the Seasons’ Combined: ‘Sarah Paulson Is Playing Five or Six Roles … It’s Like the Avengers’
Ryan Murphy has revealed more details about the upcoming 13th season of “American Horror Story,” saying that it’s not a “Coven” continuation but actually “all the seasons” combined. Speaking at the premiere of his new show “The Shards,” Murphy revealed to Entertainment Tonight:
Mike Leigh Says It’s ‘Very Likely’ He’ll Retire After Next Film Due to Illness
Mike Leigh, one of the independent movie world’s most celebrated directors with a career spanning six decades and wins including multiple BAFTA and both a Palme d’Or and Golden Lion, has said he’s likely to be hanging up his filmmaking boots. Speaking at a Golden Globes-hosted
‘Bloody Tennis,’ Tunisian Horror and a Surgeon With Kleptomania: Quirky Films at Locarno
Two fairy tales and a movie using scant dialogue that is inspired by the director's childhood experience of German reunification are also among the more offbeat-sounding offerings at the Swiss festival.
Jared Leto Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct by Four Women in BBC Documentary
Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women, who claim the offenses occurred when they were teenagers. In a new BBC documentary “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret” — airing Wednesday — a total of 10 women come forward with allegations against the
Evan Rachel Wood Was ‘Sad’ Not to Be Asked Back for ‘Practical Magic 2’
The actress played the eldest daughter of Sandra Bullock's character in the 1998 hit film
BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration
BTS will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled for Feb. 7, 2027, the group announced on Wednesday. All seven members – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook – posted the same statement on their individual instagram accounts. “We have
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals Sales Push IPL Cricket’s Business Value to $20.6 Billion, Houlihan Lokey Study Finds
The Indian Premier League cricket tournament’s business value has climbed to $20.6 billion, up 11.4% year over year, according to Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Valuation Study released Wednesday, as record-setting sales of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals reset
‘As Light as Air’ Is a Hypnotic Experimental Doc About Collective Ecstasy in a City in Pakistan (Locarno Trailer)
Umair Bilal's debut feature, premiering in the Locarno Critics' Week lineup, dives into spiritual life in Sehwan, Pakistan, a Sufi city where people "surrender themselves to a shared state of trance."
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings to China’s Biggest Superhero Opening in Seven Years
The film is set to earn more than $35 million on its first day in China, with local analysts projecting a full-run total as massive as $250 million.
Evan Rachel Wood Says She’s Not Returning for ‘Practical Magic 2’ Because It’s “Not Following the Book”
In the 1998 film, the actress played Sandra Bullock's character's eldest daughter.
Olivia Wilde Teases Next Directing Project ‘Naughty’: “Way Bigger Than Anything I’ve Ever Taken On”
Wilde will follow up 'The Invite' with the holiday comedy, which she said is "a passion project and I fought and fought and fought to get this made."
‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer Takes Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart Out of the Console
Director Jake Kasdan returns to close out the trilogy with the film that Sony releases later this year.
‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black Return for Third and Final Movie
Sony has unveiled the trailer for the third entry in the “Jumanji” franchise, titled “Jumanji: Open World.” The teaser offers fans their first glimpse of the returning ensemble cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. The third film follows the
Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song in Social Media Post: ‘Would Never Approve’
Noah Kahan is the latest among musicians firing back against the White House for using their music on social media, responding to an Instagram post that utilized his song “American Cars.” The White House post from Monday featured images of President Donald Trump while visiting
‘The Gilded Age’ Star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor Wrap Workplace Satire Short ‘Movin’ On Up’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Gilded Age” star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor have wrapped production on ‘Movin’ On Up,’ a workplace satire short film directed by Jacob Wahba . Taylor (“Only Murders In The Building,” “Smash,” “Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical”) stars as a directionless white-collar
On-Set Visual Effects Workers on ‘Star Wars’ Productions Join IATSE
A group of U.S. visual effects workers engaged directly by “Star Wars” franchise productions has joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for collective bargaining purposes. The new bargaining unit includes U.S. workers who contribute to titles including,
Ari Emanuel Blasts States’ ‘Trash’ Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Claims It Threatens to ‘Destroy’ Competition
Hollywood powerbroker Ari Emanuel rallied to the defense of his friend and business associate David Ellison, claiming that the state attorneys general trying to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal are threatening to “destroy” competition in the entertainment industry.
Willie Nelson Urges Americans to Fight the Construction of Data Centers: They ‘Only Destroy the Environment Around Them’
Willie Nelson has spoken out against the construction of data centers across America, releasing a statement encouraging citizens to fight the proliferation of facilities that “only destroy the environment around them.” The country legend published an open letter on social media
Byron Allen’s Freestyle Digital Media Picks Up Jeff Ryan’s Golf Crime Comedy ‘Mooch’ – Film News in Brief
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the golf crime comedy “Mooch,” written by, directed by and starring Jeff Ryan. “Mooch” will debut on digital platforms starting Aug. 14. Ryan, who retains theatrical rights through is First-Names Films, will release the film in a national
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Corporation Over Golden Globes Purchase
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed an antitrust lawsuit Tuesday against Penske Media Corporation, the parent of Variety, over the 2023 acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards. The suit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, accuses PMC of taking control of the awards
Boost Mobile Is Making First Phones More Affordable for Back-to-School Season
Back-to-school shopping usually means backpacks, notebooks and dorm-room basics. But for many families, a phone plan — or a first phone — has become just as essential. Boost Mobile is leaning into that rite of passage with a slate of back-to-school tech deals aimed at parents
Emmy Rossum on ‘Furious’ Serial Killer Targeting Jeffrey Epstein-Like Predators: ‘You Don’t Want to Root for Her, And Yet Maybe She’s Got a Point’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details and scene descriptions about the new crime series “Furious.” The first three episodes are available to stream on Hulu. Emmy Rossum was shooting “Shameless” several years ago on her birthday when she received a call from her estranged
Ryan Murphy to Receive Third Annual Norman Lear Award at Variety Showrunners Breakfast
Variety‘s annual Showrunners Breakfast will return on August 14, featuring two spotlight conversations with a curated group of this year’s Emmy-nominated showrunners, plus the Norman Lear Creative Conscious Award presentation to Ryan Murphy. Murphy will receive the award in
Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips to Join CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’
Ross Douthat, the conservative New York Times columnist, will join CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” along with author Sebastian Junger, new CBS News correspondent Trevor Phillips and filmmaker Gianna Toboni, the Paramount Skydance news division announced Tuesday, a move that will remake
‘Superhero Fatigue Is Real. Spider-Man Fatigue Is Not’: Tom Holland’s ‘Brand New Day’ Could Score One of the Biggest Opening Weekends Ever
Superhero fatigue is no match for Peter Parker. Sure, comic book movies have been on the fritz. But Marvel’s friendly neighborhood web-slinger is about to change the narrative, with Sony and Marvel Studios’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swinging to a truly heroic box office
‘I Will Find You’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 10 Most-Popular English-Language TV Series of All Time
Harlan Coben’s “I Will Find You” has become Netflix’s No. 10 most-popular English-language TV series of all time, having reached a cumulative 101.9 million views in the six weeks since its release. Previously, the No. 10 spot belonged to the limited series “His & Hers,” which
‘Biological War’ TV Adaptation in the Works at Universal Global Television and Patrick Macmanus’ Littleton Road Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
Following a bidding war, Universal Global Television and Patrick Macmanus’ Littleton Road Productions have acquired the rights to “Biological War: A Scenario,” Annie Jacobsen’s latest novel out today. The television adaptation will be taken out to buyers in the upcoming weeks.
Gold Medal Figure Skater and Magic: The Gathering Superfan Amber Glenn on Her 100,000-Card Collection and What She’d Want in Her Own ‘Secret Lair’ Set
Figure skater Amber Glenn went viral during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, partly because she won a gold medal and partly because she outed herself as a huge fan of Hasbro’s popular tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering. On multiple occasions throughout the
Kris Jenner’s Mom Mary Jo Shannon’s Cause of Death Revealed
A favorite on the Kardashians’ shows, the nonagenarian died earlier in July
Kent Broadhurst, ‘Silver Bullet’ Actor and ‘Wild Iris’ Screenwriter, Dies at 86
He also penned lots of plays, appeared twice on Broadway and portrayed a real-life postal worker out to assassinate JFK.
Mary Beth Barone on Her Debut Netflix Special ‘Galaxy Brain,’ Wanting to ‘Offend the Correct People’ and ‘Overcompensating’ Season 2: It’s ‘Sadder but Also Funnier’
Mary Beth Barone knows her debut Netflix special, “Galaxy Brain,” might piss some people off. In fact, she’s keeping a list — on it are J.K. Rowling, Mark Zuckerberg and male comedians in general, to name a few. “I’m just fully ready to get it out there and see who’s mad at
Evan Rachel Wood Says ‘It’s Sad’ Not to Be Asked Back for ‘Practical Magic 2’ After Offering to Return: ‘It Seems Like They’re Not Following the Book’
Evan Rachel Wood isn’t among the “Practical Magic” cast members returning for the forthcoming sequel — and she’s opening up about her disappointment. Speaking to “Entertainment Tonight” at the red carpet premiere of her new series “The Shards,” Wood called it “sad” not to be
Jennifer Aniston, Peter Dinklage to Star in Olivia Wilde’s Santa Movie ‘Naughty,’ Set for 2027 Release
Dinklage is set to play Saint Nick in Universal Pictures' holiday offering.
Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage to Star in Olivia Wilde’s Santa Claus Comedy ‘Naughty’
Jennifer Aniston is set to star in Olivia Wilde’s Universal comedy “Naughty,” playing a single mom named Mallory, while Peter Dinklage plays the king of Christmas — Santa Claus. Wilde — fresh off the success of her latest directorial effort “The Invite” — directs “Naughty,”
‘Twin Peaks’ Cast Members to Tour Again, Discuss David Lynch and That Gum You Like
Events featuring the show’s Laura and Leland Palmer, among others, will kick off in September
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Alum Carson Rowland Joins Rachel Zegler in ‘NDA’ (Exclusive)
Penn Badgley and Amy Ryan also star in the thriller from Bleecker Street and filmmaker Audrey Ellis Fox.
Venice Days Competition Title ‘The Indies’ Boarded by MoreThan Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Barcelona-based world sales company MoreThan Films has acquired period road movie “Les Indes” (“The Indies”), co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmakers Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier, ahead of its premiere in the Venice Film Festival’s Giornate Degli
‘Big Break’ Review: Comedy Quartet Meets Serial-Killer Peril in an Amusing, Tongue-in-Cheek Thriller
NYC-based sketch comedy quartet Simple Town, who have performed live and in online shorts over the last decade, make an amusing leap to the feature-film format in “Big Break.” Ostensibly playing themselves, the group here gathers at a country manse to celebrate one member’s
BLacklight, Dark Star Set Wes Miller’s Courtroom Thriller ‘Wildcards’ for Theatrical Tour With Post-Screening Talks
BLacklight and Dark Star Pictures have teamed for the nationwide theatrical release of “Wildcards,” creating a unique theatrical experience that the creatives behind the film hope will spark conversation, community discourse and, of course, box office. The latest feature from
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Star Lena Hall Joins Chad Michael Murray in ‘Disconnecting Peter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tony Award winner Lena Hall has boarded “Disconnecting Peter,” joining previously announced star Chad Michael Murray in the upcoming family drama. The film is written and directed by Christopher Beatty. Hall will play Elizabeth Ruck, wife to Murray’s Peter Ruck, a woman working
Josh Hartnett Battles a Sea Monster in First Teaser for Netflix Thriller Series ‘Below’
Netflix has released the first spinge-tingling teaser trailer for the thriller series “Below.” In the teaser for the six-episode series, which can be seen in its entirety below, a small seaside town is terrorized by a mysterious sea creature. “Below” will have its world
