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Two-Time Oscar Nominee Andrey Zvyagintsev on Cannes Contender ‘Minotaur’ and Life After (Near) Death: ‘The Light Can Go Out at Any Second’
Nearly a decade after his last film, “Loveless,” won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, two-time Academy Award nominee Andrey Zvyagintsev (“Leviathan”) returns to the Croisette with “Minotaur,” a modern-day parable about the emotional and moral collapse of a Russian
‘South Park’ Creators Show Jimmy Kimmel How They Made Trump’s Tiny Penis
“Why aren’t you guys in a gulag somewhere, shackled down in a basement?” That’s the question Jimmy Kimmel posed to the co-creators of “South Park,” Trey Parker and Matt Stone, on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday evening. The late-night host was, of course, alluding to the animated
Stephen Colbert Reveals NSFW Graphics and Cut Sketches in ‘Worst of the Late Show’ Episode
With only a few episodes left behind the desk of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert dedicated Monday’s show to the segments, sketches and graphics that never made it to air. “We definitely have enough material for a ‘Best of’ clip show, but y’all got YouTube — you do it,” Colbert
Tiffany Haddish Gets Dramatic in Two Thrillers at the Cannes Market: ‘Audiences Are Desiring Real Storytelling’
Tiffany Haddish has no interest in imposter syndrome. She speaks with the certainty of someone who has already envisioned and earned every room she walks into. At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, those rooms will be scattered across the Croisette, where she arrives with two
‘Words of Love’ Review: French Filmmaker Rudi Rosenberg Sensitively Captures the Chaos and Compassion of Family
For his sophomore feature “Words of Love,” director Rudi Rosenberg makes a sensitive family drama about the fraught relationship between a mother and a daughter. Abigaëlle has never met her father and trying to make that connection becomes an obsession of hers — and while her
Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump for Gaining ‘Nothing’ From Meeting With Xi Jinping: ‘All You Came Back With Was His Instagram?’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for getting “nothing” out of his recent meeting with Xi Jinping, the president of the People’s Republic of China. “But first, is everybody feeling good? Feeling safe? I know why. I know
‘Strawberries’ Review: Moroccan Women in Spain’s Agricultural Industry Are Exploited by a Callous System in a Potent but Flawed Drama
Stories about exploited migrant workers have become something of a mainstay in international cinema, rightly so given the tenacious hold this form of indenture — or worse — continues to have on the Global North. They also make for good cinema: who doesn’t want to root for
Funko’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Collectibles Include Updated Looks on Main Characters, New Blind Box-Style ‘Mystery’ Packs
Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” hits theaters in less than a month and retailers are rolling out the merch for the latest installment of the hit animated film franchise. Collectibles brand Funko has unveiled its “Toy Story 5” Funko Pop figurines, which feature new versions of the main
Netflix Snaps Up Cannes Critics Week’s Animated Feature ‘In Waves’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In Netflix’s first major deal out of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the streamer has picked up global rights outside of France to breakout Critics Week opener “In Waves,” an adaptation of AJ Dungo’s 2019 graphic memoir. The animated romance directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen boasts
‘Full Phil’ Review: With Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart Locked in a Father-Daughter Hatefest, Will Quentin Dupieux’s Latest Bizarro-World Lark Be His Crossover Movie?
"Full Phil," brash and throttling as it is, is an overly italicized screw-loose satire that some will want to see, because in its halfway funny, halfway off-putting extreme way it dares to color so far outside the lines.
‘Game Changer’ Host Sam Reich on What Got Cut From Season 8 Premiere’s Censor-Heavy Episode, Including Jeremy Culhane’s ‘SNL’ Joke
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 8 premiere of Dropout’s “Game Changer,” titled “Don’t Wake Standards & Practices.” The eighth season premiere of Dropout’s ever-evolving game show “Game Changer” wasn’t about whether you won or lost (mostly), but how
Stephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)
Stephen Colbert’s time with “The Late Show” won’t end when the final episode tapes at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on Thursday. Sources tell me that he’s hosting an after-party following the taping at a nearby event space. The invitation is topped with the show’s
Shirtless Charles Melton, Brutal Murders and Daddy Issues: Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Slays Cannes Crowd With 7-Minute Ovation
Nicolas Winding Refn returned to Cannes with “Her Private Hell” and continued his festival hot streak of dividing audiences. The provocateur’s latest feature is headlined by “Yellowjackets” and “Companion” star Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton, the “Riverdale” actor who
T-Mobile Enters Competitive Carrier Fray With ‘15-Minute Switch’ Offer on Heels of Price Hikes
Whether for gas or groceries, it’s no secret that prices have been rising in recent months, and now, that has extended to mobile coverage as well. AT&T quietly unveiled a rate hike last month, while Verizon raised prices on select multi-device plans last year. Now, T-Mobile,
Music Industry Moves: Red Light Founder Coran Capshaw to Be Honored at T.J. Martell Foundation Gala; Japanese Trio Number_i Signs With Atlantic
Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw will be honoroed by the T.J. Martell Foundation, the music industry foundation that provides funds for cancer research, at its 51st annual New York Honors Gala on September 15 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The foundation’s
‘I Punched a Hole in the Box and Got Out’: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and a Tony-Nominated ‘Death of a Salesman’ Revival for the Ages
The best onstage production of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” in a generation is also, conveniently, the one that settles two long-running perceptions of its two Tony-nominated thespians. The first is about Nathan Lane — and, as it turns out, the 70-year-old veteran
Disney Under Fire Over “Staged” Pedro Pascal ‘Mandalorian’ Fan Encounter
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' star seemingly stunned a group of Disneyland tourists on Smuggler's Run. But things weren't exactly how they appeared. Here's what happened.
‘Run Amok’ and Stanley Tucci’s ‘Big Night’ Among New Jersey’s Lighthouse Film Festival’s Line-Up – Film News in Brief
The Patrick Wilson and Molly Ringwald-led “Run Amok,” Matthew Giaquinto’s “Red Flag” and Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci’s “Big Night” are among the titles set to screen at the Lighthouse International Film Festival . The festival will take place June 10 through 14 on Long
Paramount+’s ‘The Madison’ Goes Market to Table in a Wide Mix of Themed FYC Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 18, 2026, which means it’s 24 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 35 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 53 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 10. And
‘Yokoso Scooby-Doo!’ Anime Series Lands at Tubi, Starring Matthew Lillard and Frank Welker in Main Voice Roles
Zoinks! “Scooby-Doo” is going anime. Tubi has acquired the new animated series “Yokoso Scooby-Doo!” — which means “Welcome Scooby-Doo” — which focuses on Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, and stars “Scooby-Doo!” voice regulars Frank Welker (“Scoob!”) and Matthew Lillard (“Scream”) as the
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Author on That ‘Sexy’ Ending to ‘A Parade of Horribles,’ What’s Coming in Final Two Books
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “A Parade of Horribles,” the eighth book in Matt Dinniman’s “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series. The “Dungeon Crawler Carl” lit RPG novel series ended its eighth installment, “A Parade of Horribles,” with several bombshells that
‘Greyhound’ DP Shelly Johnson Elected President of American Society of Cinematographers
“Greyhound” and “Jurassic Park III” DP Shelly Johnson has been elected the 50th President of the American Society of Cinematographers. The ASC board of governors has announced a new slate of officers. Johnson, who takes the reigns from incumbent President Mandy Walker,
Cannes Crowd Embraces ‘Fjord’ With Raucous Standing Ovation
The English-language debut of Palme d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve.
‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Ordered to Series at FX
FX has given a series order to “Very Young Frankenstein.” The project was first announced with a pilot order in 2025. Exact plot details are still under wraps, aside from the fact it is inspired by the classic Mel Brooks-Gene Wilder comedy “Young Frankenstein.” As previously
Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Shed Tears as Devastating Family Drama ‘Fjord’ Gets 10-Minute Cannes Premiere Standing Ovation
The Cannes Film Festival flipped for “Fjord” on Monday night, as Cristian Mungiu’s heart-wrenching family legal saga starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve brought searing drama to the Grand Palais. A Romanian family with strict religious beliefs emigrates to a sleepy
Joshua and Rebecca Tickell Win Golden Globes Prize for Documentary at Cannes Film Festival
Husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Joshua and Rebecca Tickell were jointly awarded the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary in Partnership With Artemis Rising Foundation during the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Their film “Groundswell” follows experts, Indigenous
Tom Kane, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64
Tom Kane, a voice actor known for roles in “Star Wars” and “Powerpuff Girls,” died Monday. He was 64. Kane’s death was confirmed in a statement posted to Facebook by his talent agency Galactic Productions. “Today we say goodbye to Tom Kane — a legendary voice actor whose work
‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Delivers a Scary and Tragic Performance That Demands Awards Attention
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Obsession,” now playing in theaters. The best movie villains inspire empathy or understanding in an audience: Maybe they profoundly believe what they’re doing is right, or have been so damaged by their past that retribution
Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell Find Advertisers Crave a ‘Modern Family’ Approach to Commercials
Advertisers keep counting on Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell to reach out from “Modern Family” to yours. The duo, currently featured in a non-traditional marketing pitch from pharma giant GSK, have reunited to make consumers more aware of meningitis risks for teens and young adults.
Carla Simón, Nicolás Méndez, Turbo Shorts Capture Spain’s New Wave International Lift-Off
First, on Saturday night, Spaniard Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “The Beloved,” starring Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo, scored some of the best reviews of any competition title to date this year at the Cannes Film Festival. One evening later, on May 17, a long line formed around the
Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green Thriller ‘Just Play Dead’ Scores Key Distribution Deals Out of Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Highland Film Group has locked distribution deals in key international territories in all media for the upcoming thriller “Just Play Dead.” It is headlined by Academy Award-nominee and “Pulp Fiction” star Samuel L. Jackson, as well as Eva Green of “Miss Peregrine’s Home For
Cannes’ Off-Screen Drama: Canal+, Bolloré and a Reckoning for French Cinema
At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the biggest controversy isn’t tied to a polarizing film or a political speech at a press conference. It’s about Canal+ and the increasingly fraught question of whether France’s most powerful movie financier can remain insulated from the
Jury Rejects Elon Musk’s $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing AI powerhouse OpenAI of violating its charter as a charitable organization was unanimously rejected by a federal jury. The nine-member jury in federal district court in Oakland, California, on Monday unanimously found that Musk’s allegation against
‘Fjord’ Review: The Family That Prays Together Is Torn Asunder in Cristian Mungiu’s Brilliantly Knotted Social Drama, Led by Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve
An actual avalanche happens in the background of an early scene in “Fjord,” as snow gathers and masses and tumbles down a hill behind the school in a small, close-knit Norwegian village, eventually stalling before it becomes any kind of disaster. Later in the film, another
‘Hello Kitty’ Movie Finds Directors in ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Ultraman: Rising’ Filmmakers
The upcoming “Hello Kitty” movie has found its directors. David Derrick Jr. (“Moana 2”) and John Aoshima (“Ultraman: Rising”) will helm the film. Beau Flynn is producing. Former president of Paramount Animation Ramsey Naito (“The Boss Baby”) has also joined as a producer.Shelby
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series to Recast Ginny Weasley in Season 2 as Child Actor Exits Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’
HBO’s “Harry Potter” series is set to conjure up a new Ginny Weasley after child actor Gracie Cochrane exited the role. “Due to unforeseen circumstances Gracie has made the challenging decision to step away from her role as Ginny Weasley in the HBO ‘Harry Potter’ series after
‘Hello Kitty’ Movie Lands Directors David Derrick Jr., John Aoshima for Warner Bros.
New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation are behind the theatrical feature that adapts the Sanrio property and is set to hit the big screen in 2028.
‘The Transformers: The Movie’ Getting Theatrical Re-Release From Fathom (Exclusive)
Hasbro is leaning into the movie's cult status and notoriety for killing off major characters as part of a 40th anniversary "Apology Tour."
Harvey Keitel, James Franco, Elsa Zylberstein Set to Attend Filming Italy Sardegna Festival
Harvey Keitel, James Franco, Elsa Zylberstein are among talents booked to attend the upcoming ninth edition of the Filming Italy Sardegna festival which will be held June 25-28 on the island of Sardinia. Zylberstein, who is one of the most famous – and bankable — faces of
Spotify Says Disco-Ball Icon, Which Prompted Massive User Backlash, Will Go Away Next Week as Planned
Haterade rained down on Spotify’s 20th birthday party celebratory disco-ball icon. The streamer acknowledged the backlash and said the old 2D logo will return to users’ phones next week as previously planned under the temporary icon switch-out. Without warning, Spotify last
László Nemes Says an “Orgy of Antisemitism” Is “Overtaking the West”
The Hungarian filmmaker details the struggle to secure distribution for Jewish stories and a "puritan, moralising, self-righteousness" looming over Hollywood ahead of the Cannes premiere of 'Moulin.'
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Sets Two Weeks of America250-Themed Episodes Sponsored by Coca-Cola (EXCLUSIVE)
“Wheel of Fortune” is showing its patriotic side this summer with two weeks of USA-themed episodes in honor of America’s 250th birthday sponsored by Coca-Cola. Titled “Drink In America Presented by Coca-Cola,” the themed episodes of the syndicated “Wheel of Fortune” will air
Sam Lerner, Camille Hyde, Nikola Djuricko to Star in Comedic Thriller ‘Jacob and the Wolf’ (Exclusive)
Richard Kind also has a role in writer-director Josh Monkarsh's feature, which recently wrapped production in Los Angeles.
‘The Unknown’ Review: Niels Schneider Wakes Up as Léa Seydoux in Arthur Harari’s Gratuitously Serious Body-Swap Psychodrama
If you’ve ever caught yourself having just too good a time with “Freaky Friday” or “Your Name” or really any entry in the oddly well-populated body-swap genre, here’s a chance to do a little penance. “The Unknown” is Arthur Harari’s third directorial feature, after “Dark
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’: First Reactions From the Premiere
The much-talked about sci-fi creature feature debuted at the Cannes Film Festival to much praise.
‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Russell Andrews Shares ALS Diagnosis in Moving CNN Interview
Russell Andrews, a veteran actor who’s appeared in “Better Caul Saul,” “Insecure,” and “Straight Outta Compton,” has revealed that he’s been living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The 64-year-old shared the news Saturday evening on CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex
Amazon’s Alexa+ Now Produces AI-Generated ‘Podcasts’ Featuring Chats Between Two Robot ‘Co-Hosts’
The podcast sector suddenly may have a big new player: Amazon’s Alexa+ AI-powered voice assistant. Alexa has been answering billions of users’ queries since it was first released in 2014. Now Amazon is positioning Alexa+’s extended answers on any number of different topics as
‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Season 5 Trailer: Jeremy Clarkson Opens Up About Heart Scare, Helps Birth a Calf and Speaks at a Farmers’ Protest
Jeremy Clarkson opens up about his heart scare in the trailer for Season 5 of “Clarkson’s Farm,” which streams on Prime Video. The trailer shows an ambulance racing away from Diddly Squat Farm, followed by cell-phone footage of a nurse attaching probes to Clarkson’s chest in a
Ventana Sur Sets 2026 Montevideo Dates as Río de la Plata Format Expands
Ventana Sur will return to Montevideo for its 2026 edition, confirming the Río de la Plata format as the new working structure for Latin America’s leading audiovisual market. The Marché du Film, Uruguay’s ACAU and Argentina’s INCAA unveiled Monday the dates for the market’s
