LaKeith Stanfield Replaces Jonathan Majors as Dennis Rodman in ’48 Hours in Vegas’
Stanfield will portray the Chicago Bulls forward in Rick Famuyiwa's forthcoming feature centered around Rodman's trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals.
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LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie
LaKeith Stanfield is set to play NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s “48 Hours in Vegas,” taking over the role after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the film following his 2023 assault conviction. The upcoming comedy is “inspired by the untold story of Dennis Rodman’s
Hermon’s: A Sophisticated Bistro Rises in Northeast L.A. After Plans for a Malibu Restaurant Go Up in Smoke
Last year, the Last Word hospitality team was all set to open Chez Renée in the Malibu spot that formerly housed La La Cabana and Giorgio’s. But fate had other ideas, and the historic former sheriff’s station on Pacific Coast Highway burned in the Palisades-Malibu fire in
Google Removes AI Videos of Disney Characters After Cease and Desist Letter
Google has removed dozens of AI-generated videos that depicted Disney-owned characters after receiving a cease and desist letter from the studio on Wednesday. Disney flagged the YouTube links to the videos in its letter, and demanded that Google remove them immediately. The AI
François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger,’ Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ and Jodie Foster in ‘Private Life’ Score Lumières Nominations as French Awards Season Kicks Off
François Ozon has emerged as the early frontrunner in France’s awards season, with “The Stranger” leading the nominations for the 31st Lumières Awards. Considered France’s equivalent to the Golden Globes, the Lumières Awards are voted on by international journalists from 36
‘Holes’ TV Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+
Disney+ is not moving forward with its TV adaptation of the Louis Sachar novel “Holes” — which was the basis of Disney’s 2003 film of the same name — after ordering a pilot at the beginning of this year. Sachar’s novel was published in 1998 and won a National Book Award and a
Elle Fanning on ‘Sentimental Value,’ Learning to Say No and Finally Making ‘The Nightingale’ With Dakota
Elle Fanning’s first arrest came at a Sabrina Carpenter concert. Just an hour before leaving for the show, she received a text: “Getting arrested tonight. Dress accordingly.” The mock arrest, captured on the big screen for all concertgoers to see, was worth it. “At least it was
The Year’s Best New Streaming Christmas Rom-Coms, From ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ to ‘Champagne Problems’
At Variety, we’re serious about the business of entertainment — and equally serious about our holiday rom-com viewing. We’ve diligently studied each of this year’s offerings from the major streamers, and this crop really has it all: mystery Santas, precocious kids, grand
How the ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Remake Mixes an ‘Elf’-Inspired Romance With a Blood-Soaked Santa Story
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains minor spoilers from “Silent Night, Deadly Night,” now in theaters. The 1984 slasher “Silent Night, Deadly Night” was an above-average movie, which grew in infamy due to advertising that depicted a bloodied, axe-wielding Santa. Nationwide
Jim Carrey Offered to Return $20 Million ‘Grinch’ Payday and Quit the Movie Amid ‘Panic Attacks’ Over Makeup; A Man ‘Who Trained the Military on Enduring Torture’ Was Hired to Help
Jim Carrey recently joined Vulture for an oral history to mark the 25th anniversary of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ron Howard’s 2000 film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s 1957 children’s book. The movie was a giant box office hit, earning $346 million worldwide and becoming the
‘Paranormal Activity’ Relaunch Lands Rising Horror Filmmaker Ian Tuason (Exclusive)
Horror powerhouse Blumhouse-Atomic Monster is producing what will be the eighth installment in the movie series.
Netflix Teams with Roy Lee, Zach Cregger to Tackle Brian Michael Bendis-Marc Andreyko Graphic Novel ‘Torso’ (Exclusive)
Alex Hedlund and Nick Antosca's Eat the Cat is also on board for the period serial killer story that has intrigued Hollywood for over twenty years.
‘Avatar’ Screenwriters on Processing Personal Grief Through ‘Fire and Ash’: ‘You’ve Had a Good Cry. People Need That’
The day after the world premiere of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” in Los Angeles, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver — who wrote the third film in the multibillion-dollar movie series with director James Cameron — are huddled in a hotel restaurant, nursing large cups of chicken broth. “I’m
Hari Nef, Louisa Jacobson and Oliver Edwin Starring in Psychological Drama ‘Situation #64’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hari Nef is starring alongside Louisa Jacobson and Oliver Edwin in “Situation #64.” The high-concept, psychological drama is Edwin’s directorial debut from his original script. It quietly wrapped production in Skaneateles, New York, last month. The film follows Nef as a
‘Hitchcock & Herrmann’: Author Steven C. Smith on His Book About the Greatest Director/Composer Collaboration in Hollywood History, and Why the Two Legends Finally Fell Out
Hitchcock & Herrmann — the alliteration rolls off the tongue almost as agreeably as the collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann came to fruition in the 1950s and ’60s. Their relationship and work together on such films as “Vertigo,” “Psycho,” “The Man Who
Emma Mackey on Working With Greta Gerwig and Paying Tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood in ‘Ella McCay’: ‘It Was Very Cathartic and Primal’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Ella McCay,” now in theaters. From the minute she sets foot into her office as the new lieutenant governor, all eyes are on Ella McCay (Emma Mackey) in “As Good as It Gets” director James L. Brooks’ latest film. “Ella McCay”
‘When Calls the Heart’ Prequel ‘Hope Valley: 1874’ Set at Hallmark+ With Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres and Jill Hennessy (EXCLUSIVE)
The “When Calls the Heart” universe is expanding. A prequel series, “Hope Valley: 1874,” has been greenlit at Hallmark+ and will begin production next week in Vancouver, Variety can exclusively announce. Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessy, Roan Curtis and Lachlan
David Zaslav Could Become a Billionaire if Warner Bros. Sells to Either Netflix or Paramount
David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, would be out of a job if a deal is completed with Netflix or Paramount Skydance. Softening the blow: Zaslav stands to get hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and/or stock if WBD completes a sale to either company,
‘Phineas and Ferb,’ ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’ Among Producers Guild Awards Nominees in Sports, Children’s and Short-Form
The Producers Guild of America is continuing to unveil nominations for its 37th annual PGA Awards — and on Friday, the org revealed nods in the sports, children’s and short-form program categories. Among the nominees are last year’s winner for outstanding children’s program,
Taylor Swift Wore This Posture-Supporting Bra While Training for the ‘Eras Tour’ — And Their Site Is Currently Up to 30% Off
In Disney+’s newly released “Eras Tour” docuseries, Taylor Swift offers fans an unusually granular look at the physical demands behind her record-shattering stadium run. While vocal warm-ups and endurance training are standard practice for pop stars, one unassuming piece of
Amanda Seyfried on Becoming ‘Ann Lee,’ Urging Unity in America and Why ‘Mamma Mia 3’ Is ‘Burning a Hole Through the Table’
Amanda Seyfried is grappling with the state of America. “Did we ever think this is where we would be as Americans?” she asks, her voice catching. “No. Because America felt like the best place to be.” It’s a vulnerable moment during a conversation that spans the spectrum —
TV Academy Reveals Emmy Calendar for 2026 — Including Eligibility, Submission, Voting and Nomination Dates
The Television Academy has unveiled its 2026 Emmy Awards Calendar — which includes a new tweak to how some category nominations will be announced in the coming year. The bulk of nominations for the 78th Emmys will still be revealed on Wednesday, July 8. But there are
Neon Chief Marketing Officer Christian Parkes Exits Indie Studio (EXCLUSIVE)
Neon and its longtime marketing chief Christian Parkes are parting ways. Parkes joined the indie studio behind “Parasite” and “Anora” in 2017, a year after it was founded. He made waves with the first campaign he did at Neon for “I, Tonya,” a film about Tonya Harding that
Sydney Sweeney Says Her TikTok For You Page Is ‘Sadly a Lot of Hate About Me’; Her ‘Housemaid’ Co-Star Amanda Seyfried Says ‘F— TikTok!’
“The Housemaid” co-stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried recently participated in Vanity Fair’s lie detector test video series, where Sweeney made an upsetting revelation by telling Seyfried that her TikTok For You Page is dominated with users posting hate content about her.
Embeth Davidtz on Turning Down Todd Haynes’ ‘Safe,’ Making Her Directing Debut at 60 and Why She ‘Loathed’ Acting
Embeth Davidtz never set out to become a director. The actress, long admired for her work in films such as “Schindler’s List,” “Junebug” and “Matilda,” stumbled into filmmaking almost by accident — only to discover she loved it more than the career that made her famous.
Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin on Writing the Rock Anthem ‘Drive’ for ‘F1’ and Making It ‘Sound Like an Engine’
Ed Sheeran may be known for his slow, sultry songs, but that vibe didn’t fit Apple Original Film’s “F1.” With Joseph Kosinski at the helm of the film, “F1” is an adrenaline-fueled look at the world of Formula 1 racing. Brad Pitt’s Sonny Hayes is forced out of retirement to help
Ashleigh Banfield to Exit NewsNation Primetime in Favor of Podcasting
Ashleigh Banfield will exit NewsNation’s primetime lineup in favor of focusing on her own true-crime podcast, the Nexstar-backed media outlet announced Friday. She will remain as a contributor to the network and also lead a true-crime digital vertical. Under a new a new
Arthur Cohn, Three-Time Oscar-Winning Producer, Dies at 98
He worked with Vittorio De Sica, Barbara Kopple and Walter Salles and on films including 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis,' 'One Day in September' and 'Central Station.'
Sarah Sherman on Her Disgusting HBO Special, Opening for Adam Sandler and Those Nude Prosthetics: ‘No… Those Are Not My Genitals’
Sarah Sherman’s debut comedy special is titled “Live + In the Flesh.” But she’s also in blood, guts, goo and a heap of NSFW prosthetics. At the beginning of the hour, which debuts Dec. 12 on HBO, Sherman coalesces from a skull inside a pile of mush and eyeballs and glitter as
PS5 Turns 5: Creators of ‘Astro Bot,’ ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ and ‘Gran Turismo 7’ on PlayStation Console’s Best Features, Next-Gen Dreams
Five years ago, Sony’s PlayStation debuted its much-anticipated PlayStation 5 video game console amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020. This fall, as the gaming system celebrates its fifth anniversary, it comes on the heels of much success for one of its
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Noah Baumbach on ‘Jay Kelly,’ Awkwardness of Semi-Autobiographical Films, and Falling in Love With Greta Gerwig On Screen and Off
The 56-year-old auteur, a four-time Oscar nominee, sits down with THR to reflect on his life and career.
Arthur Cohn, Producer of Oscar-Winning Movies Including ‘Garden of the Finzi-Continis,’ Dies at 98
Arthur Cohn, the distinguished Swiss producer of six Oscar-winning films including 1970’s “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis,” died Friday in Jerusalem. He was 98. “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis,” directed by Vittorio de Sica, is about an Italian Jewish family in Mussolini’s
Taylor Swift’s Docuseries ‘The End of an Era’ Is Savvy About Giving Swifties More of What They Want Most — Kameron Saunders and Her Other Dancers: TV Review
To first answer one of the most-asked questions about the two episodes of Taylor Swift’s “The End of an Era” docuseries that have initially gone up for streaming: Is her NFL superstar beau in them? The answer to that is a very qualified yes: Travis Kelce in there as a sweetly
Scott Rudin Broadway Comeback ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ Closing Eight Weeks Early
“Little Bear Ridge Road,” an acclaimed drama with Laurie Metcalf that marked Scott Rudin’s first Broadway production since controversy erupted over his alleged bullying behavior, will close eight weeks early. The curtain will come down on the show for a final time on Dec. 21.
Pete Davidson to Raffle Off Movie Premiere Tickets and His 1970 Chevrolet Truck in ‘Answer the Call’ 9/11 Campaign (EXCLUSIVE)
Pete Davidson is teaming up with the fundraising platform Alltroo to launch a holiday campaign benefiting Answer the Call, the New York nonprofit that supports families of first responders killed in the line of duty. The cause is one that’s deeply personal for Davidson, whose
Box Office Annihilation: ‘Zootopia 2’ Zooms Past the $1 Billion Mark Globally in Only 17 Days
Disney's year-end holiday tentpole achieved the feat faster than any Holllwood animated film in history, as well as any PG-rated film.
‘Zootopia 2’ Crosses $1 Billion Globally, Fastest PG Film to Ever Reach Box Office Milestone
“Zootopia 2” is racing past $1 billion globally after 17 days of release, becoming the fastest PG film to ever cross the coveted box office milestone. With $232.7 million domestically and a staggering $753.4 million internationally, Disney’s animated sequel has earned $986.1
‘Westhampton’ With Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte and Jake Weary Acquired by New Distributor Obscured Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)
Obscured Releasing, the new distribution company launched by film industry vets RJ Millard and Bill Guentzler, has acquired North American distribution rights to “Westhampton.” The film, directed by Christian Nilsson, will be released in theaters and on demand this Spring. It
PFL Lyon 2025: How to Watch Nemkov vs. Ferreira Live Online
The best MMA fighters in the world travel to France for PFL Lyon. The the main card pits Russian Vadim Nemkov (19-2-0) vs. Brazilian fighter Renan Ferreira (13-4-0) in a heavyweight title bout on ESPN Unlimited. This is the first matchup between Nemkov and van Ferreira, while
‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed for Season 2 at HBO Max and Crave
“Heated Rivalry” has been renewed for a second season. The romantic drama series was created by Jacob Tierney for Crave, the Canadian streaming service owned by Bell Media, and was also released on HBO Max in the U.S. HBO Max will continue to license the series for its second
Toronto Festival’s Experimental Animated Feature ‘Bouchra’ Finds North American Home With Film Movement (EXCLUSIVE)
Film Movement has bought North American rights to “Bouchra,” a fusion of queer storytelling and experimental animation, which debuted at Toronto in the Platform section. “Bouchra” is directed by a duo of visual artists, Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani, who last collaborated on
How Emma Stone Could Break an Oscar Record With ‘Bugonia,’ Surpassing Meryl Streep and Nearing Walt Disney
Emma Stone is looking to break some Oscar records. The two-time best actress winner could etch her name even deeper into Academy Awards history if she receives double nominations for Focus Features’ “Bugonia” when Oscar nods are announced on Jan. 22. A double bid — for best
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Imax Prologue Shows Matt Damon Emerging From the Trojan Horse and an Epic Battle Beginning
In its first released footage, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” promises to be the director’s most expansive vision yet. A six-minute clip from the film is playing before this weekend’s Imax 70-millimeter screenings of “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another.” The clip depicts
Liam Neeson Denies Being Anti-Vax Amid Controversy Over Narrating Pharmaceutical Corruption Doc: ‘Never Has Been, and Is Not, Anti-Vaccination’
Liam Neeson “never has been, and is not, anti-vaccination,” a representative for the actor told Entertainment Weekly amid controversy over Neeson’s participation in the documentary “Plague of Corruption: 80 Years of Pharmaceutical Corruption Exposed.” The film, directed by
Fight! ‘Street Fighter’ Star Andrew Schulz Starts Beef With ‘Mortal Kombat’ Cast, Says ‘They Don’t Care About You, They Only Care About Money’
Round one, fight! It seems like there’s a face-off brewing between next year’s “Street Fighter” and “Mortal Kombat 2” movies, live-action adaptations of two of the most popular and long-running fighting game franchises. “Street Fighter” star and provocative comedian Andrew
HBO Teases Grown-Up ‘Euphoria’ Season, ‘House of the Dragon,’ Larry David Series
Two-minute clip show for the network also previews The Pitt , a Mel Brooks doc, and Jason Bateman explaining what “DTF” means to David Harbour
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Photos: Sydney Sweeney Melts Ice Cream, Jacob Elordi Preps Raw Meat and More
Sydney Sweeney holds a melting ice cream cone, Jacob Elordi prepares raw meat, Hunter Schafer poses in front of a painting, Zendaya sits in pews and more in new images from “Euphoria” Season 3. On Friday morning, HBO released six distinct looks at the main characters of Sam
Director Carl Rensch Found Guilty in $11 Million Netflix Fraud
Filmmaker behind never-made Conquest series convicted of wire fraud, money laundering, and making illegal transactions, faces sentencing on April 17
Andy Serkis’ ‘Animal Farm’ Animation Acquired by Angel, First Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Andy Serkis’ all-star animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic allegorical novella has been acquired for U.S theatrical rights by Angel. With a voice cast including Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, Kieran Culkin and more, the film was produced by Adam Nagle and
Fremantle’s Jennifer Mullin, Andrea Scrosati Set for Keynote Session at Series Mania
Fremantle group CEO Jennifer Mullin and Andrea Scrosati, who is the company’s group COO and CEO continental Europe, are set to participate in a special Fremantle keynote session at next year’s Series Mania Forum. The TV and film giant, which is part of European media
