How ‘Marty Supreme’ Production Designer Jack Fisk Recreated a Legendary Table Tennis Parlor That No Longer Exists
Fisk also describes how the shoe store and the ping-pong match in Japan came to be.
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Olympics Blunder Prompts Italian Broadcaster RAI Sports Chief to Resign After Misidentifying Matilda De Angelis as Mariah Carey in Opening Ceremony
Paolo Petrecca, head of the sports unit of Italian state broadcaster RAI, stepped down on Thursday following backlash triggered by a series of live blunders he made while commenting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony during which he misidentified Italian actress
Daniel Radcliffe Spoke to Emma Watson and Rupert Grint About HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘How Surreal It Is’ to Watch a New Cast ‘Starting Off on That Journey’
Daniel Radcliffe confirmed to People magazine that he has spoken to his “Harry Potter” co-stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint about HBO’s television reboot, specifically “how surreal [it is] to watch people starting off on that journey, all those years later.” “[We haven’t had]
Will ‘GOAT’ or ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ Topple ‘Wuthering Heights’ at Weekend Box Office?
Did “Wuthering Heights” leave audiences wanting moor? That’s the big question as Emerald Fennell’s polarizing adaptation of the classic Emily Brontë novel heads into its second weekend at the box office. Ticket sales are projected to decline by 55% to 60% from its three-day
Meet Tommy Shelby’s Grown Son, Played by Barry Keoghan, in the ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie Trailer
By order of the Peaky fookin' Blinders.
Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell to Reunite for ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Broadway Revival
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will star on Broadway in this fall’s revival of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” This marks a reunion for the “Avengers” actors; Hiddleston is best known for playing the mischievous Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe while Atwell has
‘The Loneliest Man in Town’ Review: An Aging Austrian Musician Plays Himself Playing the Blues in a Quietly Moving Portrait
A work of gently enveloping docufiction, “The Loneliest Man in Town” sees long-time DIY creative pair Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel following and dramatizing the twilight years of their friend, the Austrian blues artist Al Cook. The last holdout in his worn-down apartment
‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie Trailer: Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby Goes to War Against His Son, Played by Barry Keoghan
Netflix has released the official trailer for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” with the original TV series star Cillian Murphy returning as Tommy Shelby. As revealed by the new trailer, Barry Keoghan plays a grown-up Duke Shelby, the illegitimate son of Tommy who’s now
John Coltrane Estate Unveils ‘Coltrane 100’ Centennial Celebration With Symphonic Concert, Rare and Unreleased Recordings, Events and More
The estate of legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader John Coltrane will mark the 100th anniversary of the musician’s birth with “Coltrane 100,” a year-long global celebration including recorded music, live performance, events and more. At the core of the
F1 Grand Prix Races to Screen in Imax Theaters
Formula One fans will soon be able to watch championship races on the biggest of screens. Imax is working with Apple TV to bring the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship live to select movie theaters across the United States. Through the collaboration, five of the biggest
Could EU Regulators Favor Paramount Over Netflix in Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery?
David Ellison’s heated battle with Netflix for ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery could wind up playing out prominently in Brussels, where regulatory officials are expected to formally open an antitrust probe as part of their approval procedure, once a deal with one of the two
The World Needs New Heroes, Argue Creators at Berlinale: ‘We Made This Series Because We Felt Powerless’
“All Heroes Are Bastards,” new series about migrants who gain superpowers and fight against injustice, was born out of frustration. “We made this series because we felt very powerless. We wanted to build a world where we had the power,” said Esra Phul. She directed and
Paddington Bear Set to Attend and Present at BAFTA Film Awards
The British Academy has ensured a true icon of U.K. cinema will have a key role in the ceremony.
Paddington Bear Joins Lineup of Presenters at BAFTA Film Awards
This weekend’s BAFTA Film Awards is set to get a marmalade-y splash of furry Peruvian charm. Paddington Bear has been confirmed as one of the ceremony presenters, with the beloved creature — currently on stage at the West End in “Paddington the Musical” — set to present the
Iko Uwais to Star in Indonesian Action Film ‘Warrior,’ Reuniting With Silat Roots (EXCLUSIVE)
Iko Uwais is returning to his home turf. The martial arts star who became a global name through the “Raid” franchise is set to lead “Warrior,” a new Indonesian action thriller that brings him back to the Silat-based fighting style that launched his career. The film follows a
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office; King Charles Says the ‘Law Must Take Its Course’
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince and King Charles’ brother, was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. According to the BBC, vehicles believed to be unmarked police cars arrived to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk early Thursday —
‘Line of Duty’ Lands Robert Carlyle as Season 7 Guest Lead
Robert Carlyle has been cast as the guest lead in the seventh installment of Jed Mercurio’s hit BBC crime thriller “Line of Duty.” The BAFTA-winning actor, known for his roles in “Trainspotting,” “The Full Monty” and “28 Weeks Later,” will play Detective Constable Shaun Massie
Sony’s Worldwide ‘Skeletons’ Deal Caps Cautious Berlin Market
The bidding war for the Brie Larson creature feature helped prop up a stable, but less than spectacular 2026 European Film Market.
Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival Unveils International Competition Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
The lineup for the International Competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival, which runs March 5-15, has been unveiled. The 14 films taking part will be vying for a series of prizes, among them the Golden Alexander, accompanied by a cash prize of
Jet Li and Wu Jing ‘Speak the Same Martial Arts Language,’ Says Yuen Woo-ping of New Hong Kong Film ‘Blades of the Guardians’ (EXCLUSIVE)
When Yuen Woo-ping needed horses, he used real horses. When he needed desert landscapes, he shot in actual deserts. And when he needed actors who could perform Hong Kong-style wirework and martial arts sequences without relying on digital enhancement, he assembled a cast of
OpenAI, JioHotstar Partner to Launch ChatGPT-Powered Content Discovery in India
JioHotstar has joined forces with OpenAI to bring a ChatGPT-branded discovery experience to what is India’s most widely used streaming service, enabling its nearly half a billion monthly users to search for content through spoken or typed natural language rather than
Brendan Carr Defends FCC After Colbert Outrage, But Confirms FCC Is Investigating ‘The View’
Earlier this week, Stephen Colbert claimed CBS lawyers barred The Late Show from airing an interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico
Robert Duvall Remembered by Bruce Beresford, Who Directed His Oscar-Winning Turn in ‘Tender Mercies’
The Australian filmmaker remembers the American actor, who died last Sunday at 95, as "surly" and "opinionated," but "absolutely great."
UFC Fighter Sean Strickland Goes on Sexist, Homophobic Tirade About Bad Bunny and Ronda Rousey During Paramount+ Media Day: ‘No One Gives a F— About Women’s Sports’
MMA fighter Sean Strickland went on a bigoted tirade on Wednesday during the Paramount+ and UFC media day event, during which he called Bad Bunny a “f—-t” and said women have been empowered “too much” to the point where they’ve “ruined society.” Strickland participated in the
Paul Mescal Supports Paul McCartney at Doc Event as Musician Jokes About Beatles Success: “We Did OK”
The actor, who will play the Beatles legend in Sony's biopics, was among the guests at a screening for Morgan Neville's documentary 'Man on the Run,' which examines McCartney's solo path in the 1970s.
Brendan Carr Confirms FCC Has Begun ‘Enforcement Proceedings’ Against ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Equal Time Issues
FCC chairman Brendan Carr confirmed Wednesday that the commission has started enforcement proceedings of what he asserted were violations of the equal time rule involving political candidates by ABC’s daytime mainstay “The View.” Carr appeared on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,”
Taraji P. Henson Dresses as Scary Spice on Next Week’s ‘The Masked Singer’ In These Exclusive ‘Spice Girls Night’ Clips
Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want. “The Masked Singer” guest panelist Taraji P. Henson — unmasked earlier this season as Scarab — is back on next week’s “Spice Girls Night” episode, dressed as Scary Spice. Zig-a-zig, ah! There’s no new episode of “The
Former ‘Rehab Addict’ Host Nicole Curtis Says ‘Someone Personal’ Demanded Money to Not Release Racial Slur Video: ‘I Didn’t Pay – Here We Are’
Former “Rehab Addict” host Nicole Curtis claimed on Instagram that “someone personal” tried to extort her for money before leaking a video of her using the N-word while filming her HGTV renovation show. The clip led to Curtis’ show being pulled from the network. “I was not
Lisa Rinna on Where She Stands With Colton Underwood After ‘The Traitors’ Reunion Drama
Fresh from her run on “The Traitors,” Lisa Rinna held court at a backyard luncheon at her Beverly Hills home on Tuesday to celebrate the release of her latest memoir, “You Better Believe I’m Going to Talk About It.” Guests included friends, such as fellow “Housewives” Dorit
Sony Joins Studio Protest Against ‘Egregious’ Seedance 2.0 Infringement, Citing ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Spider-Verse’ AI Clips
Sony Pictures has joined the outcry against Seedance 2.0, the Chinese video platform that has united Hollywood studios in their condemnation of AI-generated copyright infringement. In a cease and desist letter sent Wednesday, the studio demanded that ByteDance immediately
60 Minutes, CBS Sports, Inside Edition to Leave Longtime New York Offices in Real Estate Shuffle
The correspondents and producers who work at CBS News’ “60 Minutes” will soon leave the newsmagazine’s longtime New York offices as part of a consolidation of real estate occupied by some of Paramount Skydance’s best-known properties. “60 Minutes,” CBS Sports and “Inside
Over Half U.K. Audiences Watch YouTube Via TV Set, According to Ratings Body Barb
Over half of YouTube’s U.K. audience watches via a television set, according to the latest viewing habits report from U.K. ratings body Barb. According to the report, published today, while almost half of YouTube viewing is on smartphones, tablets and laptops, 54% is on a TV
Marshmello, Ashlee Simpson, Juicy J Tapped for Diplo’s HonkyTonk at Stagecoach 2026
Marshmello, Ashlee Simpson and Juicy J are just a few of the artists slated to perform at Diplo’s HonkyTonk tent during Stagecoach 2026. Diplo’s HonkyTonk is returning to the tent for a fourth year. The musician curated a lineup that includes DJ Pauly D, Rebecca Black, Theo Von
Blackpink’s Jisoo Navigates Virtual Romance and Real-Life Sparks in Netflix’s ‘Boyfriend on Demand’ Trailer
Netflix has released the main trailer for its upcoming Korean romantic comedy series “Boyfriend on Demand,” with Blackpink’s Jisoo leading a star-studded cast. Jisoo plays Mi-rae, a webtoon producer worn out by her daily grind who escapes into a subscription-based virtual
‘Derry Girls’ Creator Unpacks Her Netflix Mystery Series ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’ and Why Her Heroines Are ‘The Worst People to Solve This Thing’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” now streaming on Netflix. It starts, as so many things in Irish life do, with a wake. Lisa McGee had wanted to take on the murder mystery genre for years. She just knew she couldn’t do it
Peter Krause to Star in NBC Drama Pilot ‘Protection’
Peter Krause is set to star in the NBC drama pilot “Protection,” Variety has learned. Krause is the first addition to what is said to be an ensemble cast, with NBC having picked up the pilot back in January. The logline for the pilot states: “When a U.S. Marshal falls in the
‘Pulp Fiction’ Actor Peter Greene’s Cause of Death Revealed After Being Found Dead in Apartment
The actor was found inside his New York City apartment on Dec. 12, 2025
Amanda Seyfried Didn’t Know She Was a Producer on ‘The Housemaid’ Until Three Weeks Into Filming and Says ‘It’s a Vanity Credit Because I Didn’t Do S— to Make That Movie. I Only Acted’
Amanda Seyfried has scored one of the biggest box office hits of her career with “The Housemaid,” which has grossed a mighty $374 million and counting worldwide on a reported $35 million budget. Seyfried was recently promoting the film on “The Graham Norton Show” and was asked
How ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ VFX Team Created Water Simulations
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” picks up where “The Way of Water” left off. The Sully family is hiding as they deal with the loss of son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters). When they take Spider (Jack Champion) to live with the Wind Traders, Varang (Oona Chaplin) leads the Ash
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Reveals Its Creepy Premise in New Trailer
The feature centers on a missing girl who returns to her family eight years later — changed.
‘Pulp Fiction’ Actor Peter Greene Died From Accidental Gunshot Wound
Peter Greene, the “Pulp Fiction” character actor who died on Dec. 12 at 60 years old, suffered a fatal accidental gunshot wound, it was revealed Wednesday. He died from “a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury of the brachial artery,” according to the New York’s Chief
Neon, Oscar-Winning Studio Behind ‘Parasite’ and ‘Anora,’ in Talks to Sell Stake to Department M (EXCLUSIVE)
Department M, a production company founded two years ago by Mike Larocca and Michael Schaefer, is in talks to acquire a significant stake in Neon, the Oscar-winning studio behind “Parasite” and “Anora.” A consortium of private investors is backing Department M in the effort,
Plans For New White House East Wing Show Renovated 42-Seat Movie Theater
Furniture from the White House theater has been "meticulously preserved," according to a letter sent to a commission overseeing the changes, and it may be incorporated after the new structure is done.
Steven Soderbergh Calls Disney “Insane” for Scrapping Ben Solo Star Wars Movie
The director says he wasted two and a half years on 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' that Disney brass axed for a frustrating reason.
‘A New Dawn’ Review: A Visual Masterpiece Searching for a Story
Japanese animator Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s background as a painter is clearly evident in his feature directorial debut “A New Dawn,” representing Japan in the Berlin Film Festival’s main competition. The film is gorgeous to look at, paying attention to every little detail painted
James Van Der Beek Stars as an Evil Pastor in ‘The Gates’ Trailer, One of His Final Films
This summer, he’ll also appear in the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, where he’ll play a high school dean
LISTEN: What’s Next for Warner Bros. Discovery’s M&A Love Triangle?; Remembering Robert Duvall’s ‘Symphonic’ Talent
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we’ll hear from Variety’s Todd Spangler on the latest developments in the three-way M&A love triangle between Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount Skydance. And Owen Gleiberman, Variety‘s chief film critic, pays tribute to
James Van Der Beek’s Final Movie Revealed: ‘The Gates’ Trailer Shows Late Actor as Evil Pastor
The late James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in “The Gates,” where he stars as an evil pastor named Jacob, as revealed in the trailer. Directed by John Burr (“Legend of the Muse”), the upcoming thriller will be in theaters March 13. In addition to Van Der
Disney Axed ‘Star Wars’ Sequel ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Without Ever Asking About the Budget or Other Details, Says Soderbergh: ‘It’s Insane’ and ‘We Were All Frustrated’
Steven Soderbergh is continuing to open about about his Adam Driver-starring scrapped “Star Wars” movie “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” In a new interview with BK Mag, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said “it was no surprise” to read Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm exit interview and hear
‘Elsbeth’ Casts Constance Wu and Anna Camp as Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest guest stars to join Season 3 of “Elsbeth,” the CBS mystery series starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni. In the show, a spinoff to “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” Wu will play Dr. Mallory Ryan, a
