James Tolkan, ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor, Dead at 94
Tolkan was known for berating a generation of "slackers" as the exasperated Principal Strickland
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Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa’s ‘Animal Friends’ Moves Release to Early 2027
Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy also star in director Peter Atencio's live-action hybrid movie for Warner Bros.
‘Animal Friends,’ With Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, Moves to Next Year
“Animal Friends,” the live action-animated hybrid film from Warner Bros, has moved from a planned June 5 release to Jan. 22, 2027, the studio announced Friday. Ryan Reynolds voices Pony while Jason Momoa voices Bear in the story of two fugitive animals. Peter Atencio directs
James Tolkan, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ Actor, Dies at 94
James Tolkan, best known for roles in “Top Gun” and the “Back to the Future” franchise, died on Thursday in Saranac Lake, N.Y. He was 94. News of Tolkan’s death was announced by a spokesperson for the family as well as by writer-producer Bob Gale and on the franchise’s
‘Talamasca: The Secret Order’ Canceled After One Season at AMC (EXCLUSIVE)
“Talamasca: The Secret Order” has been canceled at AMC after just one season, Variety has learned exclusively. “While we are not proceeding with another season of ‘Talamasca: The Secret Order,’ we are proud of the series and grateful for the efforts of everyone involved,” an
James Tolkan, ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor, Dies at 94
He also appeared in 'Dick Tracy,' three Sidney Lumet movies and on Broadway in the original 'Glengarry Glen Ross.'
The 9 Most Shocking ‘Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole’ Deaths, From a Vacuum Sealed Corpse to That Dismembered Member
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for all nine episodes of “Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole,” now streaming on Netflix. There may not be many sex scenes in “Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole” but the body count is high. From fire irons to swords, guns to clothes airers,
Ed Bernard, ‘Police Woman’ and ‘The White Shadow’ Actor, Dies at 86
Ed Bernard, an actor best known for roles on the TV series “Police Woman” and “The White Shadow,” died on Jan. 23 in Northridge, Calif. He was 86. News of Bernard’s death was confirmed by his son, Edward B. Bernard. “While the world knew him as a star, his family knew him as
‘Watson’ and ‘DMV’ Canceled at CBS
CBS has canceled “Watson” and “DMV.” “Watson” premiered in January 2025 and will soon conclude its second season. The drama series stars Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson in a modern Sherlock Holmes story that sees Watson, per the official description, “turn his attention from
Director BenDavid Grabinski on Future of ‘Scott Pilgrim’ After ‘EX’ Video Game, Filming Two Vince Vaughns for ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’
“Scott Pilgrim” fans got another hit of their favorite world earlier this month with the launch of new beat-em-up video game, “Scott Pilgrim EX.” And there might be more where that came from. BenDavid Grabinski, who produced the Tribute Games video game in collaboration with
‘Project Hail Mary’ Directors Screened a Nearly Four-Hour Cut to Other Filmmakers and Were Told to ‘Get It Way Shorter’: ‘It Was Embarrassing’
“Project Hail Mary” directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller recently appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast and revealed they showed a nearly four-hour cut of their space movie to a group of director friends. However, the results were “embarrassing.” “Our first official test
Time Travel Short ‘Mobius Loop’ Finds Streaming Home
Indie distributor Watermelon Pictures is putting Lee Mosa-Peterkin's film on its service, with the filmmaker now writing a feature-length script.
‘The Mummy’ Reboot Bringing Back John Hannah as Rachel Weisz’s Brother
Just when he thought he was out…they pull him back into the crypt. John Hannah, who played an erudite thief in 1999’s “The Mummy” and its two sequels, will return to the scene of the tomb raiding in the upcoming franchise reboot. He joins Brendan Fraser, who played a daring
Film Academy Member Applauds Oscars Relocation, if Not Process That Led to It
Bruce Feldman, a veteran publicist and awards strategist, reacts to the announcement that the Oscars ceremony will be moving from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to L.A. Live downtown.
Inside the Microdrama Business: MicroCo’s Susan Rovner and Other Industry Executives on ‘Joy Scrolling,’ AI Anxiety and Hollywood’s Newest Frontier
The microdrama industry is moving fast — sometimes from concept to camera in 48 hours — and the executives building it say Hollywood is only beginning to pay attention. At a Hollywood Radio and Television Society Associates panel held Thursday evening on the Warner Bros. lot in
‘Scab!’: WGA Standoff With Striking Staff Gets Heated as Deal Remains Elusive
Tensions are starting to boil over between the Writers Guild of America West and its striking staffers, who have been without paychecks for going on six weeks. The Writers Guild Staff Union has been picketing outside SAG-AFTRA headquarters, where the WGA is holding negotiations
‘Forbidden Fruits’ Cast and Creators Discuss Witchy Femme Cults and Twisted Female Friendships: ‘Sometimes Wanting Belonging Cracks Everything Open’
At Free Eden, a Dallas mall boutique, four young women sell overpriced clothes, burn sage and run a secret after-hours coven. “Forbidden Fruits,” the horror-comedy from first-time feature director Meredith Alloway, is now open in theaters. Adapted from playwright Lily
‘Lights Out 2’ Turned on as New Line Hire ‘Animals’ Scribe (Exclusive)
The original 2016 horror movie cost under $5 million to produce and scared up over $149 million worldwide.
Series Mania Awards: Poland Stand ‘Proud’ as HBO Max Series Sweeps Top European TV Festival
“Proud,” a show that came out of nowhere at Series Mania to become one of its leading crowd-pleasers yet may still be controversial in its native Poland, walked off Friday night at the French TV festival’s top Grand Prix. Created by Karol Klementewicz, “Proud” also won lead
‘The Mummy’: John Hannah Returning as Rachel Weisz’s Brother (Exclusive)
'Ready or Not' filmmakers Radio Silence are are helming the Universal feature.
‘Deadpool’ Actor Stefan Kapicic Reteams for Tim Miller on Keanu Reeves Sci-Fi Action Movie (Exclusive)
The actor, known for playing Colossus, also appeared in Miller's Netflix show 'Love, Death & Robots.'
Tiger Woods Involved in Rollover Car Accident in Florida
Golf star Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car accident in Florida on Friday afternoon, according to local outlets. The crash happened in Jupiter Island, Fla., near 281 Beach Road just after 2 p.m., according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. It is unclear if Woods
Tiger Woods Charged With DUI After Rollover Car Accident in Florida
Golf star Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car accident in Florida on Friday afternoon, according to local outlets. He was later charged with driving under the influence. The crash happened in Jupiter Island, Fla., near 281 Beach Road just after 2 p.m., according to the
‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago PD,’ ‘Chicago Med’ Renewed at NBC
“Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” and “Chicago Med” have all been renewed at NBC, Variety has learned. The renewals will bring “Chicago Fire” to its 15th season, “Chicago PD” to its 14th, and “Chicago Med” to its 12th. All three shows are slated to return for their new seasons in
Jazz Musician Chuck Redd Seeks Dismissal of ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Lawsuit Against Him Over Canceled Christmas Eve Gig
The “Trump Kennedy Center” earlier this month followed through on its threat to sue acclaimed jazz musician Chuck Redd, after he backed out of a Christmas Eve 2025 concert over the Washington, D.C., cultural institution’s name change to add President Donald Trump. A lawyer
Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs Drama ‘The Salt Path’ Drops First Trailer, Sets North American Release With Rialto (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Salt Path,” an acclaimed drama starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, has set a theatrical rollout for the U.S. and Canada via Rialto Distribution International. The film is coming off a successful box office run in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where
Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Movie Screening Series Coming to Jacob Burns Film Center (EXCLUSIVE)
To mark the upcoming release of “Disclosure Day,” the Jacob Burns Film Center is unveiling the Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi series. The event will kick off on May 9 with a screening of “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” a dark futuristic story that Spielberg took over following the
Ryan Gosling Accepts Deidre Hall’s ‘Days of Our Lives’ Invite After Calling Her His ‘OG Acting Inspiration’
Ryan Gosling might be heading to Salem. The three-time Oscar-nominated actor said yes to Deidre Hall’s invitation to visit the set of “Days of Our Lives,” capping off a weeklong exchange sparked by his praise of the longtime soap star. Gosling, speaking on the “Happy Sad
‘Sleeping Dog’ Doc, About UFO Researcher Jeremy Corbell, Lands May Release (Exclusive)
Falcon Scout Media distributes director Michael Lazovsky's feature about a leading voice behind the push for UAP disclosure.
‘Queen II,’ the Album Where They Truly Became Queen, Gets a Glorious Deluxe Boxed Set Treatment: Album Review
Unlike their flawed first album, Queen’s second effort was nearly perfect to begin with. “’Queen II’ was the single biggest leap we ever made,” guitarist Brian May has said. “That’s when we really started making music the way we wanted to.” Where the band’s debut suffered from
‘Poppy Playtime’ Video Game Creators on Chapter 5’s Massive Launch, Film Adaptation and Plotting Chapter 6: ‘What Comes Next Has to Really Hit Hard’
Survival horror game “Poppy Playtime” launched its fifth installment Feb. 18, breaking records set by the video game franchise’s previous debuts with 110,000 units sold in the first three hours, 175,000 on Day 1 overall and 275,000 by the end of its first week of availability.
‘Love Story’ Producers Brad Simpson and Nina Jacobson on Tackling Final Episode With JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Fateful Flight: ‘We Didn’t Want to Be Gratuitous’
When veteran film producers Brad Simpson and Nina Jacobson decided to turn their lens to TV, their first effort turned out to be 2016’s “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson” in partnership with Ryan Murphy and FX. A decade later, the pair are riding high on the
Where to Watch the 2026 MLB Season Live Online Free
After the excitement of opening day, the MLB 2026 season is here. It’s going to be a tough season for all 30 MLB teams to win their divisions and make into the playoffs for a chance to hoist the Commissioner’s Trophy at the end of The World Series. For the regular season, MLB
Nikki Glaser Won’t Be Roasting Kevin Hart: ‘I’m Coming Up Short With Short Jokes’
Nikki Glaser will not be roasting Kevin Hart. The comedian and Golden Globes host tells me that has been offered a spot on the dais for Netflix’s upcoming live Hart roast hosted by Shane Gillis. “I do not have the time right now in my schedule to commit to giving it what I want
‘Kennedy’ Netflix Series Drops First Look at Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr. and Adds 13 to Cast
Netflix released a behind-the-scenes photo from its upcoming drama series “Kennedy” showing Michael Fassbender playing Joe Kennedy Sr. Along with the photo, the streamer has added 13 recurring stars to cast. The new additions join Fassbender as well as Laura Donnelly as Rose
‘Hannah Montana’ Anniversary Special Hits 6.3 Million Views in Three Days as Original Series Jumps 1,000% in Views
The Disney+ special celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Hannah Montana” reached 6.3 million views in its first three days of streaming. Additionally, the anniversary drove a massive surge for the original Disney Channel series. Viewership of “Hannah Montana” itself was up
‘Full Time’ Director Eric Gravel Readies Social Thriller, ‘Before the Storm,’ Starring Mélanie Thierry, Ludivine Sagnier and Dali Benssalah (EXCLUSIVE)
French-Canadian director Éric Gravel, whose latest film “Full Time” won prizes at Venice and the Cesar Awards, is revving up his next feature, “Before the Storm,” a social thriller powered by a French cast including Mélanie Thierry (“Mariana’s Room”), Ludivine Sagnier (“Lupin”)
‘Stop That Train!’ Trailer: RuPaul Is President Gagwell, Who Must Prevent a Trainwreck Disaster in Action-Comedy
Bleecker Street and World of Wonder have released the first trailer for the action-comedy “Stop That Train!” Directed by Adam Shankman, “Stop That Train!” stars RuPaul as President Gagwell who has to save the day. “Drag Race” alumni lead the cast. Best friends Tess (Ginger
Antonio Banderas Came to Hollywood and Execs Told Him: ‘You Are Here, Like the Blacks and Hispanics, to Play the Bad Guys’
Antonio Banderas said in a recent interview with The Times of London (via The Independent) that he was warned upon arriving in Hollywood that Latinos and Blacks could only play villain roles, a stereotype he would later shatter by playing the swashbuckler Zorro in 1998’s “The
Melanie Martinez Skewers Toxic Masculinity, Online Haters, Climate Change and Lots More on the Intense Yet Accessible ‘Hades’: Album Review
Melanie Martinez may be the most reluctant star ever to sell out two nights at Madison Square Garden. Even as she rose to stardom as a teenager on “The Voice” a dozen-plus years ago and platinum status with her early albums, she never seemed comfortable with the trappings of
Here’s Your Last Chance to Get the Sony PlayStation 5 Before Prices Go Up
Starting on Thursday, Apr. 2, all Sony PlayStation 5 gaming consoles will get an up to $150 price increase across the board. The increase in prices, which is the second increase in less than a year, comes ahead of the busy summer season, so it’s best to get a PS5 now before
Lola Tung on ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Movie, Dancing With Hudson Williams and New Horror Projects ‘Forbidden Fruits’ and ‘The Young People’
Fresh off Paris Fashion Week, Lola Tung, the actress who became a household name playing Isabel “Belly” Conklin in Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” sat down for the inaugural episode of Variety’s “Up Next” podcast, where she opened up about the show’s upcoming film
Charlie Puth on Baring It All With His Dynamic Fourth Album ‘Whatever’s Clever!’: ‘I Didn’t Want to Remove the Emotion’
Charlie Puth is, objectively, busy these days. In October, he released the Phil Collins-indebted “Changes,” the delectable first taste of his fourth album “Whatever’s Clever!,” out today. He chased it with a pair of eight-show residencies at the Blue Note in Los Angeles and New
Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink Drama Selects Six Series Projects From Southeast Europe
CineLink Drama, a flagship program of Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink Industry Days, dedicated to supporting drama series in development, has unveiled seven projects from Southeast Europe selected for this year’s edition. Two are directed by Danis Tanović, the helmer of Oscar
Andrew Garfield Defends Watching ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Even if ‘It’s Controversial and We Shouldn’t Be Putting Money in the Pocket’ of ‘She That Shall Remain Nameless’
Andrew Garfield took a brief detour during his recent Hits Radio interview to reveal that he only recently just watched the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, which he’s aware is a controversial decision given author J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views. The Oscar nominee wouldn’t even
Tift Merritt Is Set to Bring the ‘Sugar’ With Her First New Album in Nine Years: ‘I Got Back in Front of That Microphone and Was Like, Oh, This Is My Place’ (EXCLUSIVE)
With Tift Merritt revealing that she has an album of new material on the way after nine years without one, fans may have an instinctual reaction to the fact that it’s titled “Sugar,” as if to say, of course — because they’ve had a sweet tooth for what she has to offer that has
Raye Doubles Down on, Well, Everything With the Ambitious, Gloriously Sprawling ‘This Music May Contain Hope’: Album Review
It’s been said countless times that for a new artist, especially a successful one, the second album is exponentially more difficult than the first. There’s the constantly looming threat of the sophomore slump, and the old saw that the artist has had their entire life to write
Savannah Guthrie Will Return to ‘Today’ in April: ‘I’m Not Going to Be the Same’
The anchor will return to the show on April 6, more than two months after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing
Why Netflix Hiked Prices, Explained in One Chart
Why did Netflix just impose a price increase across U.S. plans? As the “KPop Demon Hunters” Oscar-winning hit song “Golden” says: “We’re goin’ up, up, up.” It’s not rocket science. The formula is pretty simple: Invest in more content (Netflix is eyeing $20 billion in content
