Mary McDonnell Joins Marvel’s ‘Vision’ Series and Thriller Film ‘One Second After’ (Exclusive)
The two-time Academy Award nominee is set to star opposite Josh Holloway and Hannah John-Kamen in the movie adapting the 2009 novel.
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Cardi B Enlists Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Lizzo for Sophomore Album ‘Am I the Drama?’
Cardi B has revealed the features for her upcoming album “Am I the Drama?,” releasing this Friday. The rapper has tapped a roster of guests including Summer Walker, Selena Gomez, Kehlani, Lizzo, Cash Cobain, Tyla, Janet Jackson and Megan Thee Stallion. She unveiled the features
Female Directors Were Shut Out From Directing Summer Blockbusters: ‘The U.S. Senate is More Progressive Than Hollywood’ (Guest Column)
Films by male directors ruled the box office this summer. The boys-only cadre of helmers included Gareth Edwards (“Jurassic World: Rebirth”), James Gunn (“Superman”), Joseph Kosinski (“F1”), and Len Wiseman (“Ballerina”). While women directed a few smaller budget films, such as
Shia LaBeouf and Jon Voight Had ‘Big Fight’ Over Politics and Didn’t ‘Talk for Years’ After ‘Holes’ and ‘Transformers’ Friendship; LaBeouf Said ‘We’re Going to Fist Fight’
Shia LaBeouf reveals in the upcoming documentary “Megadoc” that he had a huge falling out with former co-star and mentor Jon Voight and did not speak to him for years until the making of “Megalopolis,” where they were forced to put their differences aside and rekindle their
A Walmart+ Membership Now Comes With a Choice of Peacock or Paramount+ Included
Walmart is continuing to make its way into the streaming space. The retailer is expanding its five-year-old Walmart+ program with a new entertainment twist: members can now choose between Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential, included at no additional cost with their annual
Lachlan Murdoch, Free From Family Squabbles, Chases Younger Audiences for Fox
Lachlan Murdoch just won control of his family’s two media companies, Fox Corp. and News Corp., after a fractious and much-scrutinized legal scrum among the eldest children of founder Rupert Murdoch. Now the hard part begins. The Murdochs’ empire has thrived in the streaming
‘Monday Night Football’: How to Watch NFL Doubleheader Live Online
End a long weekend of NFL thrills with even more NFL actions on “Monday Night Football.” For Week 2, the first game features two NFL powerhouses go head-to-head, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) face off against the Houston Texans (0-1) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The
Jenna Ortega’s Makeup Was a Gothic Dream at the 2025 Emmys: Shop the Exact Products She Used Here
Jenna Ortega continued the method makeup trend at the 2025 Emmys, where the star stepped out in gothic glamour as a nod to her acclaimed role as Wednesday Addams. Ortega’s makeup artist Melanie Inglessis leaned fully into a signature dark, moody aesthetic for the night, giving
Lil Nas X in Treatment Following Arrest, Lawyer Says ‘This Is a Bump That He’s Gonna Get Over’
A lawyer for Lil Nas X has confirmed the Grammy-winning artist is currently “in treatment” following his arrest for battery of a police officer. Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, was charged for allegedly attacking police officers and resisting arrest while wandering
Calvin Harris Accuses Financial Adviser of Stealing Millions to Fund ‘Boondoggle’ Real Estate Project
Calvin Harris, the Scottish music producer and DJ, has accused his financial adviser of stealing $22.5 million to fund a “boondoggle” real estate project in Hollywood. Harris alleges that his adviser, Thomas St. John, induced him to invest in CMNTY Culture Campus, a 460,000
TIFF Romantic Drama ‘Charlie Harper’ Acquired by Row K Entertainment for U.S.
Row K Entertainment has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to “Charlie Harper,” starring Emilia Jones and Nick Robinson. The film recently premiered at TIFF, where Row K also picked up Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire.” “Charlie Harper” follows the love story of Charlie
Emilia Jones’ ‘Charlie Harper’ Lands at Row K Entertainment
Tom Dean and Mac Eldridge directed the romance that also stars Nick Robinson and bowed at the Toronto Film Festival.
‘Gilded Age’ Star John Douglas Thompson Joins ‘All the Sinners Bleed’ Series at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
The Netflix series adaptation of S.A. Crosby’s “All the Sinners Bleed” has cast John Douglas Thompson in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Thompson joins previously announced series lead Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù in the drama, which was originally announced back in May
Emmys Hit 7.4 Million Viewers, Most-Watched Ceremony Since 2021
CBS’s telecast of the 77th Emmy Awards brought in 7.4 million viewers on Sunday night. That average marks an 8% increase from the 6.9 million viewers achieved by last year’s ceremony, which aired on ABC in September 2024, and the most-watched Emmys since 2021. CBS has two
Lizzie Borden on Why Revolutionary Message of ‘Born in Flames’ Is Newly Relevant, That Controversial Viral Clip and Surviving Harvey Weinstein’s Hollywood
In the late 1970s, New York was a mess. Garbage was piling up, rats were everywhere — in other words, it was the perfect time to make art in cheap lofts and create disruptive social movements like no-wave cinema and punk rock. This was the backdrop against which Lizzie Borden
Toronto Hit ‘The Condor Daughter,’ a High Andes Drama, Gets a First Trailer From Bendita Film Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Arguably the biggest buzz title at Ventana Sur and well received by those who caught it on its Sept. 9 world premiere at last week’s Toronto Festival, Bolivian identity drama “The Condor Daughter” (“La Hija del Condor”) now has a trailer, shared in exclusivity with Variety by
From ‘The Studio’ to ‘The Pitt,’ Where to Stream the Biggest Winners at the 2025 Emmys
The 77th Emmy Awards have officially concluded, and TV fans now have a comprehensive list of winners to find their next show to binge. Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” was the most awarded show of the night. The Apple TV+ Hollywood satire picked up a total of 13 total wins across the
Bad Bunny Adds Surprise Final Show to Puerto Rico Residency, Partners With Amazon Music for Live Stream
Bad Bunny is giving fans one more shot to catch his “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. On Monday morning, the Grammy-winning superstar announced an extra date of his concert run happening Sept. 20. For those who are unable to catch a last-minute
HBO’s Casey Bloys on ‘The Pitt’ Emmy Wins, If ‘Hacks’ Is Ending, Release Dates for ‘Euphoria,’ ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and More
It’s the morning after the Emmys, and Casey Bloys can exhale. The chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content is feeling good after the combination of HBO and HBO Max landed 30 Emmy wins this year, including nine for limited series “The Penguin” (which could always still make a
Camb AI Partners With FanCode, The India Today Group to Bring Real Time Translation to Indian News and Sports
Camb AI has announced two new partnerships that will allow film and sports coverage from India to be more easily digestible for fans who want the content to be translated into a different language. The company revealed that it is partnering with both FanCode and The India Today
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Tops Charts as ‘Golden’ Marks a Historic Fifth Week at No. 1
The soundtrack to Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” claims another milestone moment arriving at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the first time. The soundtrack’s leading single, Huntr/x’s “Golden,” simultaneously leads the Hot 100 for a fifth week as the
NBC Bets Jimmy Fallon’s Advertising Antics Will Help Ward Off TV’s Late-Night Woes
One of the most important guests in the history of NBC’s “Tonight Show” isn’t a movie or TV star and probably won’t play any games on set with the host. Ford Motor Co. will have a hard-to-miss role in the program Monday evening, which will show an episode taped at the Detroit
Sabrina Ionescu and Away Announce Multi-Year Collaboration, Set Limited-Edition Luggage Collection for 2026
Away has announced a multi-year partnership with New York Liberty guard and four-time WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu. In addition to the collaboration, Ionescu and the luggage brand will debut a limited-edition collection in 2026, bridging together and reimagining Away’s
‘Demon Slayer’ Movie: The Backstory on Channing Tatum’s Small — But Significant — Role
The actor has said he signed on to the English dub cast because he and his daughter are fans of the anime.
Emmys 2025: Character Actors Triumph, A-List Stars Rejected and Diversity Milestones
The Emmy Awards closed the curtain on a season that stretched longer than last year’s strike-delayed marathon, revealing a television industry grappling with its evolving identity. Where film’s Academy Awards capture cultural moments through star power, this year’s Emmys
Demi Lovato Announces Ninth Album ‘It’s Not That Deep,’ Shares Release Date
Demi Lovato has announced her ninth studio album “It’s Not That Deep,” releasing October 24 via DLG Recordings/Island Records. The singer has already been teasing her next dance-pop era with the release of a pair of singles, “Fast” and “Here All Night.” “It’s Not That Deep” is
Israeli Filmmakers Warn an Industry Boycott Will Hurt ‘Those Who Are Fighting to Tell the Stories of This Conflict’
Last week, nearly 4,000 entertainment industry names, including Hollywood stars like Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix, signed a petition calling for a boycott of Israeli film institutions “complicit in war crimes” in Gaza. At last night’s Emmy Awards, Javier Bardem called for a
Oscars: Brazil Picks Wagner Moura’s ‘The Secret Agent’ as Best International Feature Submission
In Kleber Mendonça Filho’s 1970s-set political thriller, Moura plays a man trying to reunite with his family and flee the country before government killers hunt him down.
‘Gen V’ Confronts the Loss of Chance Perdomo in an Awkward Yet Earnest Season 2: TV Review
The second season of “The Boys” spinoff “Gen V” is dedicated to Chance Perdomo, the 27-year-old star who died due to injuries from a motorcycle accident shortly before it was scheduled to begin production. The tribute is the first image we see of Season 2, which arrives almost
Famke Janssen to Lead Post-Apocalyptic Thriller ‘One Second After’ From MPI Original Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Famke Janssen will star in the upcoming MPI Original feature film, “One Second After.” Based on William R. Forstchen’s novel of the same name, “One Second After” takes place during the aftermath of an electromagnetic pulse attack on the United States. The film explores the
AFCI Cineposium Cincinnati Welcomes Hometown Hero George Clooney and Film Commissioners From Around the Globe
The primary purpose of the Assn. of Film Commissioners Intl.’s AFCI Cineposium Cincinnati, which runs from Sept. 15-18, is to bring together more than 200 attendees from 35 counties around the globe for networking events, panel discussions and keynotes covering everything from
‘Reykjavik Noir’ Producers Option ‘Konrad’ Book Series From ‘Operation Napoleon’s’ Bestselling Icelandic Author (EXCLUSIVE)
Glassriver, the leading Icelandic film and TV production company behind “Reykjavik Noir,” has optioned the bestselling “Konrad” book series from Arnaldur Indriðason, the successful author of “Operation Napoleon” and “Jar City.” The banner will be making a TV series based on the
Sunglasses Were the Accessory of Choice at the 2025 Emmys
The star power was so bright at the Emmys, sunglasses were an essential. Shades were the accessory of choice at this year’s ceremony, particularly for the men of the carpet, with everyone from Harrison Ford and Walton Goggins to Pedro Pascal and Sam Rockwell accessorizing their
Ryan Reynolds Called Journalist Who Insulted John Candy’s Weight After Discovering the Footage: ‘I Wasn’t Trying to Shame Him or Teach Him a Lesson’
Ryan Reynolds revealed at TIFF (via Entertainment Weekly) that he personally called a journalist who had once mocked John Candy’s weight. The “Deadpool” actor saw archival footage of the insulting incident while working as a producer on Colin Hanks’ documentary “John Candy: I
Bruce Springsteen Explores Next Career Move in New ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Trailer
The Scott Cooper-directed biopic arrives in theaters on Oct. 24
Brazil Selects ‘The Secret Agent,’ Starring Wagner Moura, for the International Feature Oscar
After a national debate which spilled over at least once into large controversy, Brazil has selected director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ‘70s-set thriller “The Secret Agent” as its official entry for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The
Poland Picks Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Kafka’ as Best International Feature Oscar Submission
Holland's drama combines a biography of Franz Kafka with a critical look at the writer's enduring legacy.
Emmys Behind the Scenes: Producers on the Boys & Girls Clubs Running Joke, Eric Dane’s Absence, Nate Bargatze’s Performance and More
If you’re at least looking at the length of this year’s Emmy Awards, Sunday night’s running gag about the Boys & Girls Clubs was a success. That’s the word from Jesse Collins Entertainment producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jennae Rouzan-Clay, all of whom spoke with
Kyle MacLachlan Launches Interview Podcast With Younger Actors and Artists (EXCLUSIVE)
Kyle MacLachlan is entering the interview-podcast game with the launch of “What Are We Even Doing?,” a weekly series that will see the “Twin Peaks” star interview younger actors and artists about their creative processes in today’s Hollywood. Per the description for the new
‘Love Is Blind’ Cast Members Show Their True Colors in Season 9 Trailer: ‘He Really Had Me Convinced’
The hit Netflix series returns on Oct. 1 with a season set in Denver, Colorado
‘Monster’ Season 3 Trailer: Charlie Hunnam Strips Naked and Wears a Suit of Human Flesh as Serial Killer Ed Gein
Netflix has released the full trailer for “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” which stars Chalie Hunnam as the titular infamous killer. The new season of the anthology series drops on Oct. 3. The official description for the third season states: “Serial killer. Grave robber. Psycho.
Walton Goggins’ Snake Jewelry at the Emmys Is a Direct Nod to ‘The White Lotus’ — And Shoppable Online
Walton Goggins was surrounded by snakes at the 2025 Emmys. On Sunday night, the “White Lotus” star made a playful, and luxe, nod to his character Rick Goggins with his jewelry, which all donned snake imagery — a recurring motif throughout Season 3 of the HBO show. He wore three
’44 – The Musical,’ Satire About Obama Presidency, Announces Cast for New York Run (EXCLUSIVE)
“44 – The Musical,” a political satire that features music, lyrics and book by former Obama campaign staffer Eli Bauman, has announced the cast for its New York run. The show will feature T.J. Wilkins as Barack Obama and Shanice as Michelle Obama, with Chad Doreck as Joe Biden.
K-Pop Pioneer Rain Sets Three-City North American Encore Tour
K-pop artist Rain will return to North American audiences with his 2025 Rain Tour [Still Raining: Encore], a three-city run featuring his signature performances and catalog of hits spanning over two decades. The tour, promoted by Infinite Prospects Entertainment — the same
‘Chariots of Fire’ Producer David Puttnam to Be Honored by Rome Film Festival With Industry Lifetime Achievement Award
British producer David Puttnam, whose long list of credits includes “Chariots of Fire,” “The Killing Fields” and “The Mission,” will be honored by the Rome Film Festival with its inaugural Industry Lifetime Achievement Award. Puttnam, whose work has earned a combined total of
Paul Mescal’s Trying to Break Your Heart
There may be no actor better at playing emotional devastation. We met up with him in London to try to figure out why
VideoAmp Names Jon Steinlauf to Board of Directors
Jon Steinlauf, who ran ad-sales operations at the former Scripps Networks and Discovery Communications, along with Warner Bros. Discovery, has joined the board of directors of VideoAmp, one of a number of upstart media-measurement concerns hoping to provide alternatives to
Oscars: Poland Selects Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Franz’ for International Feature Race (EXCLUSIVE)
Poland’s Oscar Selection Committee has chosen Agnieszka Holland’s Franz Kafka biopic “Franz” as the country’s candidate for the best international feature film category of the 98th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards. Holland is known for Oscar nominated films
Trump Says SEC Should Require Public Companies to Report Results Every Six Months, Instead of Quarterly
President Donald Trump is proposing a regulatory change that would affect the Securities and Exchange Commission’s financial reporting requirements for publicly traded companies under federal law. On Monday, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Subject to SEC Approval, Companies and
Rome Film Fest Honors ‘Chariots of Fire,’ ‘Killing Fields’ Producer David Puttnam
Puttnam will receive Rome's inaugural industry lifetime achievement award at this year's festival.