Blake Lively Unfazed After Lawsuit Setback, Vows to Keep ‘Fighting’
“The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the pervasive RETALIATION I faced," said Lively in a lengthy statement
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Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Renewed for Season 5, Fan Favorite Cast Member Connor Tomlinson Exits: ‘I’ve Chosen to Pass the Torch’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix is still in love with “Love on the Spectrum.” The streaming giant has renewed the U.S. version of “Love on the Spectrum” for a fifth season following the successful debut of its fourth season, Variety has learned exclusively. Season 3 of the dating show that follows
Jonathan Majors Falls Through Window of Daily Wire Movie Set
When asked about the video of Majors and JC Kilcoyne allegedly falling through a window, Dallas Sonnier of Bonfire Legend told THR, "The actors’ fall was shorter than the failed movie careers of the now-union reps."
‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Sets Spring 2027 Release
Josh Greenbaum's Amazon MGM movie revives the property that originated with Mel Brooks' 1987 original.
‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Set for April 2027 Release Date
Amazon MGM Studios has set Mel Brooks’ long-awaited “Spaceballs” sequel to debut next spring. The sci-fi spoof movie, which marks a return to acting for star Rick Moranis, will be released on April 23, 2027, in time for the cult classic’s 40th anniversary. Moranis will reprise
Blake Lively Vows to Fight ‘Digital Violence’ at Trial After Most Claims Dismissed
Blake Lively vowed on Friday to keep up her fight against “digital violence,” a day after a judge threw out her sexual harassment claims against co-star Justin Baldoni. In a statement on Instagram, Lively said that the heart of her case will go to a jury next month, and that
Leonard Cohen’s Manager Cleared of Financial Wrongdoing After 10-Day Trial
Leonard Cohen’s manager has been exonerated of claims of financial wrongdoing following a 10-day trial in probate court. Cohen, the Canadian songwriter and poet, died in 2016 at the age of 82. His children, Adam and Lorca, later accused Cohen’s manager, Robert Kory, of
‘Company Retreat’ Bosses Explain the Finale Reveal, Landing Sia for the Talent Show and How a Loose Script Nearly Ruined Everything
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the ending of “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,” now streaming on Prime Video. The “Jury Duty” executive producers have done it again. Co-creator Jake Szymanski and director Lee Eisenberg pulled off another hilarious season
Zach Bryan Cancels Tulsa Concert Due to ‘Extreme and Dangerous Weather’: ‘If I Had Any Say in This, Things Would Be Different’
Zach Bryan has canceled tonight’s show in Tulsa, OK, due to “extreme and dangerous weather,” stating that he’s being “forced” to call off the performance and that he doesn’t “have a choice in the matter.” The show was slated to take place at the H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa
Parkland Survivor Jackie Corin on ‘The Drama’ and Her Concerns About Casting Zendaya and Robert Pattinson
"Definitely an interesting strategy — that's a way to word it," the activist quips to The Hollywood Reporter about the marketing for the A24 movie.
With an Assist from ‘Absolute Batman’ and DC, the Comic Artist Superstar Rises Again
Nick Dragotta, Daniel Warren Johnson and others are bringing about a popularity and mania not seen since the heyday of Image Comics in the 1990s.
23 Best New Movies Streaming in April: ‘Marty Supreme,’ ‘Sirāt,’ ‘No Other Choice,’ ‘Crime 101’ and More
Timothée Chalamet is set to dominate the streaming charts this April as “Marty Supreme” makes its streaming premiere on HBO Max after earning $178 million worldwide to become A24’s highest-grossing film at the box office. “Marty” also picked up nine Oscar nominations earlier
James Marsden Breaks Down ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season 2 Premiere and Reveals the Secret to Playing a Charming Douchebag
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the season premiere of “Your Friends & Neighbors,” now streaming on Apple TV. Just as Coop starts to glue his life back together, a new neighbor threatens to tear it back apart. James Marsden swaggers into the Season 2 premiere
‘Fantasy Life’s’ Matthew Shear on His Directorial Debut and Drawing on His Experience as a New York City Manny
Matthew Shear’s “Fantasy Life” is, for all intents and purposes, his first real screenplay. “I had dabbled,” Shear says. “[But] I’d never completed anything.” So it’s all the more impressive that the film, which expands to theaters nationwide Friday, is his debut feature as a
Savannah Guthrie Sets ‘Today’ Return: Here’s How to Stream the Morning Show Online for Free
Savannah Guthrie is set to make her return to NBC’s “Today” this week and the network is expecting big ratings, for the episode as the beloved anchor is welcomed back to Studio 1A in Rockefeller Plaza after a two-month absence due to her mother’s ongoing disappearance. Guthrie
Hulu Passes on La La Anthony, Kim Kardashian Pilot ‘Group Chat’; Pair to Produce Tracy Oliver Comedy at Streamer
Hulu has opted not to pick up the comedy pilot “Group Chat,” Variety has learned. The show was inspired by La La Anthony’s book “The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness” and hailed from writer Kenya Barris and executive producer Kim Kardashian. The project was
Sharon Stone Calls Out Sex Scenes for Becoming ‘Blatant, Harsh’ and Leaving Nothing to the Imagination: ‘I Fast Forward. I Don’t Want to See It’
Sharon Stone appeared on “CBS Mornings” (via The Daily Beast) to promote her upcoming role in “Euphoria” Season 3, widely regarded as one of the raciest shows on TV. But the Oscar nominee has a bone to pick with modern media when it comes to sex scenes and nudity, mainly that
Chuck Norris’ Family Speaks Out Against “False and Misleading Information” About His Death
“We kindly ask that you do not believe or share any information unless it comes directly from the Norris family or an official family representative,” the family urged.
‘Company Retreat’ Star Anthony Norman Tells All: What the Show Left Out, Who Almost Called Police and Which Actor ‘Slipped Up’ on the Prank
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the finale of “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,” now streaming on Prime Video. Anthony Norman, a 26-year-old father from Nashville, can finally update his résumé with a particularly odd job from more than a year ago. After
Brian Cox Drags Tarantino, Says Jeremy Strong Has ‘Begged Me to Stop’ Discussing His Method Acting and Disses America for Not Liking Women: ‘The Patriarchy Is a F—ing Mess’
Brian Cox is never one to mince his words when it comes to fellow Hollywood talents, having targeted his “25th Hour” co-star Edward Norton (“a pain in the arse”), Ian McKellen (“not to my taste”) and Kevin Spacey (“a stupid, stupid man”) in the past. In a new interview with The
How the FilmQuest Festival Predicted the Oscars’ Short Film Wins and Two-Way Split
During the 98th Oscars on March 15, the Academy announced a rare two-way split with both “Two People Exchanging Saliva” and “The Singers” taking home the prize for the best live action short film. Only the seventh tie in Oscar history, the result was a surprise to the audience
‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Monopoly, ‘Hatchin’ Yoshi’ Toy Lead Bestselling Merch Releases On Heels of New Film
The latest “Super Mario” movie is flying into theaters and along with it comes a host of new “Mario” merch, including an official Monopoly collaboration. In the new version of the popular board game, players work to buy locations from “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as they
FX’s ‘Love Story’ Hits 65 Million Hours Streamed on Hulu and Disney+ as Finale Views Jump 90% Over Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
After debuting as FX’s most streamed limited series ever, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” has remained a hit. The series recently crossed 65 million hours streamed across Hulu and Disney+. Measured by Disney, that total refers to worldwide viewership to
Eugene Mirman Says He’s ‘On The Mend’ Following Terrifying Car Crash: ‘I Am Thankful Beyond Words’
"I am extraordinarily thankful to the heroic people that pulled me from the car," Mirman wrote to fans. "I am thankful beyond words to be here and doing relatively alright, all things considered"
Chuck Norris’ Family Slams AI Videos About His Death: ‘False and Misleading Information’
Following Chuck Norris’ death in March, fake, AI-generated posts about the actor began flooding the internet. Now, the action star’s family is asking fans not to share — or believe — any of the content they might see. “We are aware that since Chuck’s passing, there have been a
Dakota Mortensen Will Be Edited Out of ‘Vanderpump Villa’ After Domestic Violence Investigation Involving Taylor Frankie Paul (EXCLUSIVE)
Dakota Mortensen will not be part of the upcoming season of “Vanderpump Villa,” Variety can confirm. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast member’s storyline will be edited out of Season 3 of the reality series, which is set to debut on April 16. Hulu did not immediately
Dumbledore Actor John Lithgow Says ‘Much’ of J.K. Rowling’s Views Have Been ‘Twisted and Misrepresented,’ but She’s ‘Doubled Down at Her Own Cost’
John Lithgow recently appeared on “The New Yorker Radio Hour” and continued to discuss taking on the role of Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” series reboot despite the ongoing controversy around author J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views. While the actor previously called
Andy Serkis Confirms Aragorn Recasting in New ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Movie
The iconic fantasy hero role played by Viggo Mortensen in the beloved trilogy will be played by a different actor in 'The Hunt for Gollum.'
‘Hacks’ Star Hannah Einbinder Blasts AI Creators as ‘Losers’: ‘You Guys Suck… I Want to Put Your Head in the Toilet and Flush’
“Hacks” tackles A.I. in Season 5, and star Hannah Einbinder isn’t holding back. During a recent press conference discussing the show’s final season, Einbinder and Jean Smart shared their take on the impact of artificial intelligence on entertainment and the culture — as did
‘Animorphs’ TV Series in Development at Disney+, Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
An “Animorphs” TV series is in early development at Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively. Bayan Wolcott is attached to write and executive produce the adaptation, with Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Zinzi Coogler executive producing on behalf of Proximity Media. Iole
Glorify Partners with Great American Media on Faith-Focused Content Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Glorify and Great American Media have partnered to bring more faith-focused content into the world. The Christian devotional app and entertainment network have set a multi-project slate of content inspired by the media company’s original films and series, the first of which is
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Earns Hefty $24.6 Million on Thursday; Robert Pattinson, Zendaya’s ‘The Drama’ Nabs $1.7 Million in Previews
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is shaping up to have a King Koopa-size opening weekend after adding $24.6 million to its haul on Thursday. The animated sequel has grossed $59.1 million domestically through its first two days in theaters. Illumination and Universal are backing
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Actor Eugene Mirman Speaks Out After Surviving Fiery Car Crash: I’m ‘On the Mend’ and ‘Thankful Beyond Words to Be Here’
Eugene Mirman, the voice actor best known for playing Gene Belcher in “Bob’s Burgers,” has spoken out after surviving a fiery car crash earlier this week. “Hello everyone! Thank you so much for all the well wishes, love and kind messages from friends and strangers,” he wrote in
‘The Chosen’ Sets Season 6 Sets Release Date on Prime Video, Finale Planned as Theatrical Release
“The Chosen” Season 6 has set its premiere date on Amazon Prime Video. The new season of the epic Biblical series will premiere with its first three episodes Nov. 15, followed by weekly releases through Dec. 6. The season finale will later receive a standalone theatrical
A History of Brian Cox Saying Mean Things About Celebrities
The 'Succession' star added a couple more in his latest interview, where Margot Robbie was criticized as "too beautiful”: "F**k it! I’m gonna say what I want to say."
Don Lemon Considers Running for President, but ‘I’m Not a White Man and the Rules Are Different for Me’: ‘I Could Run This Country Better Than Trump’
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon may have focused on being an independent journalist after being fired from CNN in 2023, but he might have even more ambitious plans in mind for the future. On the March 29 episode of the podcast “Pod Save America,” Lemon discussed his potential
Sunn O)))’s Beautiful Noise: Crushing Power Chords and Gorgeous Walls of Sound: Album Review
One late night a few weeks ago, a mechanical noise on the floor below my hotel room was keeping me awake — a muffled, wheezing, grinding sound like a garbage truck that would rev for a few minutes and then stop for a few more before resuming, vibrating the floor just enough to
France’s CNews Under Investigation for Hate Speech After Comments Targeting Black Mayor
CNews, France’s equivalent to Fox News, is under formal investigation for possible hate speech following allegedly racist comments targeting the newly elected Black mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko. The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Friday that it has opened a formal
BritBox CEO on How Success for BBC Studios’ U.S. Streamer Is Impacting Global British TV Strategy
There’s no better example of the power of BBC Studios-owned streamer BritBox than its British crime drama “Lynley,” which marks the rare case of a British TV series made by a U.S.-focused platform that then became a hit with traditional British audiences. “This is a show that
Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn to Be Recast in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’; Andy Serkis Says ‘We’re on the Way to Finding Someone’
Viggo Mortensen will not be reprising the role of Aragorn in Andy Serkis’ “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis, who is directing the movie and returning in front of the camera as Gollum, confirmed in an interview with ScreenRant that Aragorn will be recast in
It’s Not Your Imagination: Movies Are Getting Longer
The run time of average major-release films have ballooned in recent years. And, yes, Marvel movies are partly to blame.
‘Captain Disillusion’ YouTube Star Alan Melikdjanian Sets First-Look Deal With Streamer Nebula; Scripted Sci-FI Series in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)
YouTube star Alan Melikdjanian, the creator behind the popular channel “Captain Disillusion,” has set a first-look deal with indie streaming service Nebula. Additionally, Melikdjanian’s existing back catalog will now be available for streaming on Nebula. Per Nebula,
James Marsden to Host ‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ Reunion Episode
James Marsden will host a special reunion episode of “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,” in which he will interview the cast of the social experiment series and its unwitting hero, Anthony Norman. Out April 10, the episode will also include never-before-seen footage from the
France, South Korea to Co-Chair International Summit on Cinema, Series and Video Games
While in South Korea on an official visit French President Emmanuel Macron, announced, alongside South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, that both countries will co-chair a landmark international summit dedicated to cinema, series and video games. Dubbed the “Cinema & Moving
The Devil Wears Cerulean: Meryl Streep Nods to Her Iconic Monologue in Custom J. Crew
Meryl Streep is channeling Miranda Priestly with a series of precisely chosen looks on the “The Devil Wears Prada 2” press tour. If the famously exacting editor-in-chief couldn’t find a garment in the exact shade she had in mind — say, a cerulean blue as a cheeky nod to one of
Patrick Whitesell’s WIN Sports Opens Golf Division, Hires Agent Brent Hamilton
WIN Sports Group named veteran agent Brent Hamilton as a partner who will lead a new golf division, a sign the organization intends to work in more sports beyond its immediate expertise in representing talent tied to football. “Brent has an exceptional eye for identifying
Savannah Guthrie’s Brave Choice: How Will the ‘Today’ Anchor Return to Morning TV Amid Mom’s Unsolved Disappearance?
When Savannah Guthrie returns Monday, April 6, to NBC’s “Today” after two months of grappling with the surreal abduction in Arizona of her mother, Nancy, producers and staffers will breathe a sigh of relief. Here is the scene many have hoped for: the morning program’s mainstay
Inside the ‘Mania’ of Oasis’ Multi-Million Dollar Merchandise Campaign: ‘The Fandom Is Extraordinary’
“Oasis Live ’25” might have been the hottest ticket of last year, but nearly as intense was the frenzy to buy the reunion tour’s merchandise. The mammoth merch campaign around the band’s first tour in 16 years — orchestrated by Warner Music Group’s WMX division — has finally
Dennis Quaid to Receive Patriot Ally Award at the Military-Themed MV Awards Gala in Los Angeles
Actor Dennis Quaid will be honored with the Patriot Ally Award at the military-themed MV Awards, set for May 23 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The recognition will be presented as part of the second annual ceremony spotlighting storytelling that highlights the
Far East Film Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup
The event, which takes place in the Italian city of Udine, is set to honor Fan Bingbing and Koji Yakusho with lifetime achievement awards.