Kathy Bates Threw ‘Waterboy’ Script in Trash Because She “Didn’t Know Who Adam Sandler Was”
The Oscar and Emmy winner also revealed that she nearly passed on 'Matlock' because she thought the show was "just a procedural."
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Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Who’s Booed Out of Theater, During Podcast Taping
The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet. Just one day after an estimated two million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the team’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, stars (and long-time pals)
‘Terrifier’ Star Catherine Corcoran Named Raindance Film Festival’s First Horror Ambassador (Exclusive)
The actress' role comes in partnership with her production company, FareStream Pictures.
‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Gives ‘Beyond the Gates’ Its Third-Best Week of Ratings Ever (EXCLUSIVE)
CBS’ “The Young and the Restless”/”Beyond the Gates” crossover resulted in strong ratings for “Beyond the Gates” the week of June 8. The show averaged 1.8 million viewers throughout the week, up 11% from its season-to-date numbers — making it the third most-watched week for the
‘Obsession,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Breakout Stars Get Real About Navigating Industry Expectations and AI: ‘We Are So Hungry for Something New’
A group of rising stars from “Obsession,” “The Pitt,” “Euphoria” and more gathered Thursday to talk about the Gen Z effect on entertainment and navigating careers in Hollywood as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s inaugural First Act: Summer Soiree event. The participants —
‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Why She Hasn’t Grilled Vince Gilligan and the Writers About Season 2 Just Yet
Think your fan conversations about Apple TV’s “Pluribus” are heated? Try being on the actual series set. “We have healthy, sometimes tongue-in-cheek debates about different questions that the show brings up, whether it’s your personal take on what you would do or what you think
Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies at 50
Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 of a stroke. He was 50 years old. Cary’s death was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash. “Our brother of 30 years (and bassist), Justin had a
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 7: [SPOILER] Gets Murdered, [SPOILER] Might Die and Everyone Else Is Either Drunk or in a Bar Brawl
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the seventh episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Den of Sin,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Yee-haw! Welcome to another week of “Dutton Ranch,” where after last week’s festivities we’re all dressed up for a fancy party at the 10
Why ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Matthew Rhys and Breakout Kate O’Flynn Should Scare the Rest of the Emmy Comedy Field
“Widow’s Bay” could be the thing that goes bump in the Emmy race. The Television Academy knows what it likes. It’s usually the polished prestige drama, the bittersweet half-hour dramedy and the new miniseries built around a movie star and a timely message. So, when something
‘Taxi’ Star Tony Danza Pays Tribute to Director James Burrows: ‘We Have Lost the Greatest of All Time’
Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series “Taxi,” paid tribute to his longtime director on Friday afternoon. He wrote on X, “We have lost the greatest of all
‘Toy Story 5’ Cast Guide: All the Celebrities Voicing Toys, From Conan O’Brien to Bad Bunny
Even toys aren’t exempt from being replaced by technology. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” opening in theaters June 19, is the latest instalment in the beloved animated franchise that follows a group of toys, led by cowboy Woody (Tom Hanks) and space ranger Buzz Lightyear
George MacKay on Learning to Fish With Callum Turner for Time Travel Movie ‘Rose of Nevada’ and Why He’d Rather Play a Bond Villain: You ‘Get the Best Scenes and Then Get Killed!’
British mainstays like George MacKay are quickly getting used to fielding questions about James Bond casting rumors, with everyone from the likes of Tom Francis to MacKay’s own “Rose of Nevada” co-star Callum Turner reportedly being considered. But for the “1917” and “Pride”
How ‘Leviticus’ Stars Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen Prepared to Take on the Roles of Two Closeted Teenagers for the Conversion Therapy Horror
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Leviticus,” now in theaters. “I want it to look like you” might be the single most romantic dialogue of the year. And yes, it’s from a horror movie, namely Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus,” which features two gay teenagers
James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Famed TV Director, Dead at 85
Emmy-winning TV director helmed over 1,000 episodes for shows like Friends , Frasier , Taxi , Mary Tyler Moore Show and more.
‘X-Men’ Star Famke Janssen Says Marvel ‘Made a Mistake’ By Not Asking Her to Return as Jean Grey in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Famke Janssen said during a recent conversation with Nerdtropolis at Spacecon 2026 that Marvel “made a mistake” by not bringing her back as Jean Grey for December’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” “I am so bad at keeping secrets that I always say to everyone I’m the worst actor in the
YouTube Creators are Making a Splash This Awards Season. Here’s a Guide to the Platform’s Top Contenders
As YouTube continues to grow, it also enters the Primetime Emmy consideration space in a huge way. Below, Variety breaks down some of the biggest creators driving global conversation to keep an eye out for this FYC season. Brittany Broski Variety series Before she was Lady
Randy Newman on Scoring ‘Toy Story 5,’ Using a Male Choir for Buzz Lightyear and Having Less Than an Hour’s Notice to Duet With Taylor Swift
It’s been over a week since attendees at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” were treated to a surprise debut performance of “I Knew It, I Knew You,” the original song by Taylor Swift. As the film concluded and audiences heard the song play over the end credits, the screen
James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Prolific TV Director, Dies at 85
James Burrows, the prolific director who reigned as television’s preeminent sitcom helmer for more than 30 years, died on Friday. He was 85. Burrows’ family confirmed his death in a statement to People: “We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James ‘Jimmy’
From Jordan’s Streets to Indian Mountains to Chinese Campuses, Asian New Talent Contenders Chart Their Creative Paths at Shanghai
Filmmakers competing in the Asian New Talent section of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival gathered for a press meeting to discuss the inspirations and methods behind four films, spanning subjects from marginalized communities in the Arab world to human relationships
The TCA Awards Must Bring Back An In-Person Ceremony to Ensure Its Longevity
The Television Critics Association last week announced nominations for this year’s TCA Awards, and I love that the categories are simple and to the point. We’re choosing the outstanding individual achievement in drama (Noah Wyle vs. Rhea Seehorn!) and comedy (the Harrison
Rosie O’Donnell ‘Would Be Up’ to Guest Host on ‘The View,’ But ‘They Haven’t Asked Me’: ‘Mommy Knows How to Hold a Grudge’
Rosie O’Donnell said during a recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” that she would be open to guest-hosting “The View” if she was invited to do so. O’Donnell was asked by an audience member if she saw former host Elisabeth Hasselbeck return to “The View” as a guest and
‘The Four Seasons’ Stars Will Forte and Kerri Kenney-Silver on How Close to Home Their Show Really Is
“The Four Seasons” writers often mine their own lives — and their spouses — for material on the Netflix comedy. But for one Season 2 storyline, the producers were inspired by something that actually happened on set. Early on in Season 2 of “The Four Seasons,” the show’s
‘Leviticus’: How the Romantic Horror Movie Was Inspired by a ‘Regression’ of Gay Rights
“Leviticus” was born from a place of anxiety. It’s perhaps a bit obvious, given the premise. In the film that opens in theaters Friday, the first feature-length project from writer-director Adrian Chiarella, two teen boys in Australia fall in love, but after a dark, religious
‘Citizen Vigilante’ Review: Uwe Boll Does Armie Hammer No Favors With This Morally Bankrupt Thriller
After decades of cinema chronicling men taking the law into their own hands when “the system” fails them, a thoughtful reckoning is warranted — if not necessary — about the costs, and complex morality, of vigilantism. A handful of films have tried, but when one of the world’s
Japan Hits Record 25 Annecy 2026 Selections, Unifies MIFA Booths in Show of Force
Japan’s presence at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival marks a recent high-water mark, with 25 Japanese films selected across the festival’s competitive and non-competitive sections – up from 18 last year – as the country’s industry bodies simultaneously consolidate their MIFA
‘It’s a Fantastic Time for Animation’: UTA Partner Jason Burns Praises Original Ideas, Animation Directors Ahead of Annecy Film Festival
In 2025, animation features ruled the box-office, from long-awaited sequels (“Zootopia 2”) to original streaming megahits (“KPop Demon Hunters”). Behind the scenes, the success of these seasoned directors and newfound talents reveals an ongoing audience appetite for bold
Memory, Freedom and Music Among Themes as Five Documentaries Chase Golden Goblet Glory at Shanghai
Five documentary films are competing for the Golden Goblet Award in the Documentary category at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with the creative teams behind all five nominees gathering for a press meeting. The five contenders – Spain’s “Benigno,” Chinese
‘Slow Horses’ Star Christopher Chung on Balancing Ego and Empathy as Fan-Favorite Roddy Ho: ‘You Never Play It for the Joke, Everything Is Just Genuine’
“Slow Horses” may be headed by Gary Oldman’s dishevelled MI5 agent Jackson Lamb but it was Roddy Ho, played by Christopher Chung, who took the reins in Season 5. The clueless computer nerd with an outsized attitude finally got a storyline matching his main character energy when
Shanghai Film Festival’s Mobile Filmmaking Camp Wraps With 10 iPhone-Shot Short Films
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival’s SIFF ING section wrapped its new Mobile Filmmaking Camp, with 10 short films shot entirely on iPhone by emerging Chinese directors screened both on-site in Shanghai and online. Launched as a new featured initiative within the 2026
H.E.R., Bini, Lea Salonga, Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza Lead Dreamworks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’ Soundtrack (EXCLUSIVE)
H.E.R., Bini, Lea Salonga and Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza are among the artists leading the soundtrack on Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island.” The film, which is set to preview at next week’s Annecy Animation Film Festival, will open in theaters later this year. It follows
‘Ponderosa’ Review: The Great Bill Camp Gives Weight to a Slippery, Nightmarish Black Comedy
One of the great secret weapons of American film and TV in recent years, solid-gold supporting actor Bill Camp gets a rare and fascinating leading showcase in “Ponderosa” — though in committing to Rob Rice’s quietly sinister and wildly peculiar black comedy, no one could accuse
Alfonso Ribeiro on Social Media Fueling ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Success and Urging Contestants to Ignore the Trolls: ‘Why Are We So Mean to One Another?
“Dancing With the Stars” is not like any other reality show. It’s real. That’s the message winner-turned-host Alfonso Ribeiro sends when discussing the competition series. “We’re creating a safe space — a space where we’re allowing our celebrities to share their true heart,”
Blink49’s Brand Studio Plans First Vertical Video, ‘Murder at the Mansion’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Blink49’s branded entertainment division, Brand Studio, recently launched a vertical video division — and it has just announced its first project in the space. “Murder at the Mansion,” described as an “original vertical micro-drama designed for mobile-first audiences,” is set
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Opens to $17.5 Million, Best Preview Performance of 2026
Woody and Buzz are taking the box office to infinity and beyond. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” is set to conquer multiplexes this weekend and give theaters one of the biggest openings of the year. The animated sequel has made $17.5 million in previews. It’s the highest
Democratic Senators Urge FCC to Block Closing of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Until Review of Deal’s Foreign Investment Concludes
Three Democratic U.S. senators are urging the FCC to prevent Paramount Skydance from closing its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until the government’s national security review of the foreign investors in the deal has run its course. In a letter dated June 18
Netflix’s Spanish Resort Drama ‘Oasis’ Is More ‘Elite’ Than ‘The White Lotus’: TV Review
If I were to tell you the new Netflix series “Oasis” begins with a flash-forward to a shocking crime at a luxury resort, your eyes might glaze over faster than I could say “The White Lotus.” The obvious comparison isn’t wrong, per se; “Oasis” even includes frequent B-roll of
Amazon Drops OpenAI Movie ‘Artificial’ After Partnering With AI Company
" Artificial will be better served if it were released by a different studio," company says of Luca Guadagnino-directed film about OpenAI and founder Sam Altman
Romania Approves Three-Year Extension of Revamped 30% Cash Rebate Program (EXCLUSIVE)
Romania has officially given a three-year extension to its revamped cash rebate program, the government announced this week during the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival. Under the terms of the new legislation, financing agreements can now be signed through the end of 2029, with
‘Pippi Longstocking’ Animated Series in the Works With StudioCanal, Heyday Films, Submarine and the Astrid Lindgren Company (EXCLUSIVE)
Studiocanal is expanding its ambitions for “Pippi Longstocking,” teaming with its “Paddington” production partner Heyday Films, as well as Submarine and The Astrid Lindgren Company to develop a new animated TV series based on the beloved literary heroine. The 52 x 11-minute 3D
Canary Islands’ Documentary Voices Look Outward as Sector Gains Range
As the Canary Islands’ audiovisual sector pushes more assertively onto the international doc scene, a cluster of producers, directors and creative executives is helping to define what production there can now mean: locally grounded, varied, outward-facing and very exportable.
Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman, OpenAI Film ‘Artificial’ Dropped by Amazon MGM Studios
The news comes just a couple of months after Jeff Bezos' company said it would be investing $50 billion in OpenAI as part of a "multi-year strategic partnership."
‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Emily in Paris’ Outperform IP Rivals in Dentsu Fandom Intelligence Study
Streaming titles including “Stranger Things,” “Emily in Paris” and “Wednesday” outperform the average across all entertainment IP tested by 30% when it comes to converting fans into buyers, according to new research from Dentsu Sports & Entertainment released at the SEG3
The Latest From YouTube Sensation Bruno Simões, a Tale of Trump-Like Capitalism and the Story of Poet Pablo Neruda’s Finest Hour: How Catalan Titles Stack Up at Annecy
The next from Bruno Simões, whose “Pip,” when released, became YouTube’s all time most-watched animation short with 540 million views. “Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope,” a chronicle of Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda’s finest achievement. And Tallinn Grand Prix winner, “Because Today
Canary Islands Sell Documentary’s Next Frontier: A ‘Goldmine’ of Untold Atlantic Stories
Soccer legend Pelé kneeling to tie his boots in the seconds before kickoff at the 1970 World Cup and the Puma brand on show is a legendary image; less well known is that it was engineered by a Canary Islander. Hans Henningsen, widely cited as a father of modern sports
‘Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope’ Chronicles the Humanitarian Ship’s Voyage to Chile, Chartered by Nobel Prize-Winner Pablo Neruda and Artist Delia del Carril
“Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope,” a co-production between Spain, Chile and Argentina, will be one of 11 titles competing in the Contrechamp Feature Films section of this year’s Annecy Animation Film Festival. The animated feature film is directed by Beñat Beitia Urresti (“Mummy, I’m a
7 Rising Romanian Talents Ready to Break Out in 2026
Fresh off Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu’s triumph at the Cannes Film Festival, where his latest, “Fjord,” starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, earned the director his second Palme d’Or, spirits are high at this week’s Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, which takes
Inside Catalonia’s Build as One of Europe’s Most Exciting Animation Hubs
In 2017, one Catalan animated feature hit cinema theaters. Eight years later, after a 2023 Oscar nomination for “Robot Dreams,” produced by Barcelona’s Arcadia Motion Pictures, in 2025 six Catalan animated features saw a theatrical release. This year, Catalonia has 11 titles
‘We Are Aliens,’ Cannes, Annecy Buzz Title, Sells Wide Across Asia (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based sales company Charades has closed a raft of Asian deals on Kohei Kadowaki’s animated feature ‘We Are Aliens’ ahead of its Annecy International Animation Film Festival premiere in Competition.The Japanese-French co-production has sold to Geen Narae Media in South
From Barça to Atlantic History, Canary Islands Producers Eye the World
If the Canary Islands’ audiovisual sector is increasingly pitching itself as both rooted and exportable, a handful of new and recent titles suggest why. Across cultural history, elite sport, climate emergency and intimate observational portraiture, local companies are shaping
Sunny Side of the Doc’s Aurélie Reman: ‘It’s a Moment in History for Trustworthy Content’
The 37th Sunny Side of the Doc (SSD) returns this year to the coastal city of La Rochelle, France after facing off budgetary headwinds. From June 22 – 24, the streamlined documentary marketplace launches new sections, no mean feat given that they only had five months to put it
