The 31st Critics Choice Awards winners both reflected where much of the industry sees the Oscar race — and, in key ways, upended it. With the Golden Globes arriving next Sunday night and Oscar nomination voting opening the next day on Monday morning, the CCA ceremony served as
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” returned to the top of the China box office over the Jan. 2–4 frame, grossing RMB121.5 million ($17.1 million) to lift its cumulative total to RMB4.25 billion ($598 million), according to Artisan Gateway. James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” slipped to
Ahn Sung-ki, one of South Korean cinema’s most enduring and respected screen actors, whose six-decade career spanned more than 130 films and included landmark hits such as “Silmido” and “Radio Star,” has died. He was 74. His death was confirmed by his agency, Artist Company,
“Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud is reacting to Miley Cyrus saying she is “so in” to contributing music to the hit HBO Max/Crave show’s second season. Cyrus exclusively told me Saturday night at the Palm Springs International Film Festival gala that, despite not having
Universal Music Group’s Indian division has secured a significant minority stake in one of Bollywood’s leading production houses, gaining global soundtrack rights in the process, it was confirmed on Monday. Universal Music India has entered into a definitive agreement to
This year’s edition of the pan-regional awards will forgo competitive prizes and a red carpet as Hong Kong continues to grapple with the aftermath of the city’s most deadly blaze in decades.
The ‘Marty Supreme’ star took his time onstage, saying, "I don't know if I'll be up here again."
China's theatrical market was more top-heavy than ever last year, as a handful of huge blockbusters — 'Ne Zha 2' with $2.1 billion and 'Zootopia 2' at $558.3 million — dominated, while mid-tier features faced further decline.
The Netflix animated movie won best song and animated film in its first award showing of 2026.
Timothée Chalamet took time to honor his longtime girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, when he took home the Critics Choice Award on Sunday night for his role as aspiring ping-pong champion Marty Mauser in “Marty Supreme.” “Thank you to my partner for three years. I love you. I couldn’t
John Mayer and McG have both spent a lot of time thinking about what is inherently special about the Chaplin Studios, the lot that previously was home to A&M Records, Henson Studios and, in its earliest decades, Charlie Chaplin’s production company. Between the two of them,
The ‘Hacks’ pair showed up dressed exactly like Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the ‘Marty Supreme’ premiere.
Jimmy Kimmel won the best talk show prize at the Critics Choice Awards and used his acceptance speech to roast Donald Trump and thank all of the celebrities who rallied behind him earlier this year after ABC pulled his late night show off the air after two large owners of
“Hacks” stars Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs had some fun on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on Sunday afternoon as the pair donned bright orange vinyl outfits in a spoof of the outfits that Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner wore to the premiere of Chalamet’s new film
“Hacks” stars Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs had some fun on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on Sunday afternoon as the pair donned bright orange vinyl outfits in a spoof the outfits that Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner wore to the premiere of Chalamet’s new film “Marty
Handler kicked off the 2026 awards season with Sunday night's trophyfest, airing on E! and USA Network: “You guys are all going to be spending the next three months together, so whoever wins tonight, get used to seeing them win.”
He also appeared in ‘Cinderella Liberty,’ ‘The Day of the Dolphin’ and ‘The Front Page’ and spent the past 17 years teaching at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains light spoilers from Season 2, Episode 8 of “Landman,” “Handsome Touched Me,” which premiered Sunday, Jan. 4, on Paramount+. In a series full of scene stealers, Ali Larter more than holds her own on “Landman.” Playing Angela, the
Chelsea Handler didn’t hold back at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. During her opening monologue at Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger on Jan. 4, the comedian went through all the big nominees, starting early with Leonardo DiCaprio, who’s part of one of the biggest movies of the
Rob Reiner received an emotional tribute at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, which took place less than a month after the director and his wife’s tragic deaths. Chelsea Handler was the host of the awards ceremony and finished her opening monologue by sharing heartfelt words
There’s a scene in “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” Nia DaCosta’s quick-fire sequel to last year’s horror franchise returnee “28 Years Later,” that’ll likely raise more than a few laughs in cinemas. On top of an English hill, surrounded by woods — and potential danger — Ralph
“One Battle After Another,” a subversive comedy about radical politics, was named best picture at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. The film won two other top prizes; best director and best adapted screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson. “Frankenstein,” Guillermo
While accepting the directing honor at Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch during the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Guillermo del Toro told the up-and-coming filmmakers to never listen when “people tell you art is not important,”
Chelsea Handler is returning as host of the show, which will air live from Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar on E! and USA.
'One Battle After Another' was named best picture on Sunday night. Other big winners were 'Sinners,' 'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'The Studio,' 'Adolescence' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Just days into 2026, the year’s first major awards show is here, and Hollywood’s biggest stars are flooding the red carpet. The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards has arrived. The Jan. 4 ceremony is taking place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Chelsea Handler is set to
The 'Sinners' star played Erik Killmonger in the 2018 Marvel film.
Mickey Rourke launched a GoFundMe on Sunday in hopes of avoiding eviction. In December, the Oscar-nominated actor was served a notice to pay roughly $60,000 in back rent or vacate his Los Angeles home (via People). The GoFundMe, titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home,” has
As the sun started peeking through the clouds after a sudden desert deluge, the stars and filmmakers turned out for Variety‘s 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs on Sunday morning. The annual event, held the day after the
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from Season 2, Episode 8 of “Landman,” “Handsome Touched Me,” which premiered Sunday, Jan. 4, on Paramount+. Well, “Landman” has returned after last week’s wacky and horny episode. Things have definitely taken a turn! The finances of
Awards season is officially in full swing. The 31st Critics Choice Awards kicks off Sunday night with Chelsea Handler returning as host. The ceremony will air live on The CW starting at 4 p.m. PT/ 7 p.m. ET, continuing the network’s recent partnership with the Critics Choice
Simu Liu pitched Melissa Barrera to be the next Wonder Woman during a recent interview with JoBlo, calling her dedication to stunt training “Wonder Woman-esque.” “She really pushes herself,” Liu said of his “The Copenhagen Test” co-star. “I don’t know who might be listening to
While speaking with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Michael B. Jordan said he needed to “decompress” in therapy after playing villain Erik Killmonger in 2018’s “Black Panther.” “After the movie, it kind of stuck with me for a bit,” Jordan said. “Went to therapy, talked about it, found a
Actor was sued in December for owing nearly $60,000 in back rent on Los Angeles bungalow
The protagonist of the lighthearted new Fox series “Best Medicine” may be a doctor, but the hourlong show isn’t really a medical procedural. Instead, the series borrows a time-honored setup from “Schitt’s Creek,” infinite Hallmark movies and its own source material, the long
Launched in 1967, the Consumer Electronics Show bounced around cities and spots on the calendar before finally settling down in 1998 as an event held every January in Las Vegas. For more than half of those years, the Variety Entertainment Summit has been a fixture of that New
The 'Wrestler' actor has fallen behind $60,000 in rent.
Amazon thinks it can do more for TV advertisers than traditional TV. The digital giant is preparing to meet with marketers during the annual Consumer Electronics Show, which gets underway on Tuesday. And when the company does, executives plan to tout not only its ability to
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” is blazing past $1 billion at the global box office after 18 days of release. Those ticket sales include $306 million domestically and $777.1 million internationally for a grand total of $1.083 billion. The third installment has surpassed the
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” is towering over the domestic box office during the first weekend of the new year. James Cameron’s latest Na’vi adventure has collected $40 million from 3,825 North American theaters in its third weekend of release, declining 35% from the busy
Jane Fonda gave 'Hamnet' the sort of endorsement that money cannot buy, while four leading men made the most of their acceptance speeches and Laura Dern urged people to take Adam Sandler seriously.
"Almost every area in my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity," actress tells fans of her ordeal after she fainted and fell face-first onto a boulder in May 2025
Adam Sandler delivered one of the most memorable moments of the Palm Springs International Film Awards gala on Saturday night, turning a heartfelt honor into a full-blown comedy set while accepting the Chairman’s Award. Presented by his “Jay Kelly” co-star Laura Dern, Sandler
