Phoebe Dynevor-Led Film Moves to Netflix After Losing Its Sony Theatrical Release
Director Tommy Wirkola's untitled feature was previously known as 'Shiver' and had been scheduled to hit theaters this summer.
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Matt Damon Says Getting ‘Canceled’ Will ‘Follow You to the Grave’: ‘I Bet Some of Those People Would’ve Preferred to Go to Jail for 18 Months’ Instead
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck continued their press tour for Netflix’s “The Rip” with an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” where the eponymous podcast host and Damon reflected on cancel culture in Hollywood. The Oscar nominee said some canceled actors probably would’ve
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Episode 1 Recap: Holly Hunter, Paul Giamatti on Boldly Going Back to School
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from the series premiere of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” titled “Kids These Days.” “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” comes out phasers blasting right out of the gate, with a premiere episode that ranks not only among the best of the
Mediawan in Advanced Talks to Acquire Peter Chernin’s North Road Company
Prolific international content studio Mediawan is in advanced negotiations to acquire Peter Chernin’s North Road Company, multiple sources told Variety. The intention behind the deal is to combine both operations and create a hulking independent production force to serve global
‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Casts Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards
Two new guests are checking into “The White Lotus” Season 4. Variety has learned that both Steve Coogan and Caleb Jonte Edwards have been cast in the upcoming season of the hit HBO series. As is usually the case with “The White Lotus,” exact character and plot details are being
The Jimmy Cult, Explained: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Resurfaces One of the U.K.’s Most Shocking Sex Abuse Scandals
There’s a key and somewhat disturbing element to “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” that might get lost in translation as it moves from the U.K. to the U.S. In Nia DaCosta’s wild and bloody sequel to “28 Years Later,” much of the story is focused on Jack O’Connell’s Sir Lord
Otoja Abit Sets Stars for Indie ‘Veronica & Julian’
Nadia Bjorlin and Kyler Pettis are in for the title roles and will star alongside Blake Jenner, Erin Cummings, Chrystee Pharris, Robert Lee Leng, Mark Famiglietti and Jennafer Newberry.
Jennifer Lawrence Says ‘I Turned Down’ Tarantino’s ‘Hateful Eight’ Offer and Then Lost ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Role After the ‘Internet Went Out of Its Way to Call Me Ugly’
Jennifer Lawrence said during a recent “Happy Sad Confused” podcast interview that she missed out on playing Sharon Tate opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” because her internet critics said she was not “pretty
Speedy Gonzales Movie in the Works With Jorge R. Gutiérrez to Direct for Warner Bros. (Exclusive)
The charming mouse is a Looney Tunes staple who was most recently seen on the big screen in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy.'
Ben Affleck Says He Had Food Poisoning While Filming Goodbye Scene With Bruce Willis in ‘Armageddon’
The actor recalls, “I wasn't an experienced enough actor at that point to know that you can just pick up the phone and be like, 'I'm too sick to work today.' I'm like, 'I better come in.'"
‘Nuremberg’ Emerges as Box Office Hidden Gem
While many of Hollywood’s prestige pictures have struggled to find audiences this awards season, Russell Crowe’s historical drama “Nuremberg” has quietly become a box office success story. The Sony Pictures Classics release has grossed $46 million globally — a strong return
A$AP Rocky Steps Back Into the Arena, All the Wiser, on the Ambitious ‘Don’t Be Dumb’: Album Review
It’s hard to make being Rihanna’s rich, handsome boyfriend sound lame, but Drake managed to do just that on “Family Matters.” Taking a moment to turn his focus from Kendrick Lamar to ASAP Rocky, the Toronto rapper accused the Harlem native of being relevant for his fashion
Snoop Dogg to Star in Eli Roth’s ‘Don’t Go in That House, Bitch!’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Snoop Dogg is ready to go into the house. As previously reported, the rapper has teamed up with Eli Roth for his upcoming horror movie, “Don’t Go in That House, Bitch!,” as a producer of the film as well as its soundtrack. Now comes word from Roth that Snoop Dogg will star in
OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Start Running Ads Based on Your Chatbot Conversations
Artificial-intelligence giant OpenAI is about to stick ads in its popular ChatGPT application for some users — but the company insists it will have measures in place to protect users’ privacy and ensure their trust. The company Friday announced that it will launch a test of
Oscar Winner Tom McCarthy Sets Next Film at Sony Pictures Classics
Oscar-winning filmmaker Tom McCarthy’s (“Spotlight”) next movie has landed with Sony Pictures Classics. The yet-to-be-titled film is set to begin production at the end of February and is dedicated to the late Steve Golin, the Oscar-winning producer who was founder and CEO of
Jennifer Lawrence Says She Lost ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Role Because She Wasn’t “Pretty Enough”
The actress claimed that internet buzz prevented her from taking on the part of Sharon Tate in the 2019 comedy-drama film.
Judd Apatow and Glen Powell’s Country Music Comedy Gets 2027 Release Date
Judd Apatow and Glen Powell’s forthcoming country music comedy will hit theaters on February 5, 2027, Universal announced Friday. The film, about a country western star in free fall, is set to star Powell and Cristin Milioti. Apatow will direct from a script that he and Powell
NBC Sports Bringing Live Milan Olympics Coverage to AMC Theatres
The companies experimented with the idea during the 2024 Paris games, and are now expanding on the idea.
This New Design Book Teaches You How to Decorate Your Home Like a Wes Anderson Film
Wes Anderson’s meticulously curated worlds are heading offscreen and into the home with “Live Like Wes,” a new interiors book that translates the filmmaker’s signature visual language into practical design inspiration. Authored by writer Jessie Atkinson, “Live Like Wes: Home
‘Heated Rivalry’ Fans Are Flocking to the Real-Life Ice Rink: ‘We Want to Support It All We Can’
If you’re a fan of “Heated Rivalry,” you might just have Ontario’s Guelph Storm ice hockey team to thank. Last year, the team missed the playoffs, leaving their facility, the Sleeman Centre, unusually vacant. “We normally don’t book anything into April and May,” said Ryan
‘Tulsa King’ Actress Gretchen Mol’s Movie ‘Horsegirls’ Lands Release (Exclusive)
Lillian Carrier also stars in the feature from writer-director Lauren Meyering, whose script made the 2020 Black List.
Virginia Madsen on Her Personal Connection to Armed Forces PTSD Drama ‘Sheepdog’ and How it Helped Her Process Grief
The term Gold Star Family refers to the immediate family of a U.S. service member who died in the line of duty. It’s a term Oscar-nominated actor Virginia Madsen was all too familiar with even before she signed on to the film “Sheepdog,” which hits theaters today. Written,
‘Bone Temple’ Director Nia DaCosta Is Building a Formidable Resume on Her Childhood Obsessions
The filmmaker discusses her career mining wildly different IP, zombie semantics and capturing one of Ralph Fiennes' wildest performances to date: "It’s a beautiful example of collaboration in film and an actor just willing to really fucking rock it."
‘The Traitors’: Michael Rapaport Claims Controversial Remark to Colton Underwood About Keeping a Secret Had ‘Nothing to Do With His Sexuality’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “If You’re Gonna Come for Me, I’ll Finish You,” the fifth episode of “The Traitors” Season 4, now streaming on Peacock. Michael Rapaport is under fire for his latest comments on “The Traitors.” During the fifth episode of Season
Shay Mitchell-Founded Brand BÉIS Taps Into Men’s Market With New ‘Performance-Driven’ Luggage Collection
Shay Mitchell’s luggage brand BÉIS — with its pastel-hued Weekender bags and innovative compartments for extensive wardrobes — has made a name for itself among female content creators since its launch in 2018. Now, the viral luggage brand is tapping into the men’s market with
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Duo Scores NBC Pilot Order for Detective Comedy
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-creator Dan Goor and executive producer Luke Del Tredici have secured a pilot order from NBC for an untitled detective comedy. Per the cheeky logline, the project “continues the proud tradition of Los Angeles private eyes that began with Philip Marlowe
A$AP Rocky and Finn Wolfhard Are Handsomely Excited for ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Stranger Things actor will host the year’s first show, while the rapper will be the night’s musical guest
J.J. Abrams’ New Movie ‘The Great Beyond,’ ‘The Conjuring: First Communion’ and More Set Release Dates
J.J. Abrams’ next movie is coming to Imax theaters this fall, Warner Bros. announced Friday. The film, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega, is officially titled “The Great Beyond” and will launch into theaters on Nov. 13. Abrams wrote and directed the movie, which marks his
“This Is Our Land”: Greenland’s Filmmakers Reject U.S. Takeover Rhetoric and Reclaim Their Story
As talk of American control — even by force — escalates, the island’s film community says it has sharpened its resolve to resist being treated as a commodity and to fight to tell its own stories.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser Trailers Top a Marvelous 1 Billion Combined Views
It's a massive sum, considering the numbers were not boosted by tying into a TV broadcast event.
Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable: Golden Globes Without Shocking Wins, Oscar Voting Uncertainty and Potential Best Picture Shakeups
Oscar voting is about to come to an end, and the question about which films and performances will dominate this year’s Academy Award nominations is still up in the air. The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable team gathered to dissect the state of the race, how the Golden
J.J. Abrams’ Glen Powell-Led Warner Bros. Movie Sets Fall Release; Keanu Reeves Film Dated for 2027
The studio also announced release dates for Julia Roberts' 'Panic Carefully' and the next 'Conjuring' entry.
‘God of War’ Live-Action Series Casts Teresa Palmer
Teresa Palmer has been cast in the “God of War” series adaptation at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has confirmed with sources. Palmer is the latest cast member on the show, following the announcement that Ryan Hurst will star as Kratos. Amazon did not immediately respond to
Jimmy Kimmel Says Donald Trump Can Take His Awards ‘If You Agree to Pull ICE Out of Minneapolis’
Jimmy Kimmel has an offer that he thinks President Donald Trump is “gonna find difficult to refuse.” Joking about Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s White House visit on Thursday, during which she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, Kimmel proposed a
Viggo Mortensen Showed Up to ‘Lord of the Rings’ Set With an ‘Eye Bulged Out’ After Surfing Accident, Could Only Be Filmed From the Side: ‘Black Eye, Shut, Like a Boxer Swollen’
For anyone attending the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy theatrical re-release, pay attention to the iconic Mines of Moria set piece in “The Fellowship of the Ring” and you may notice for the first time that Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn is only filmed from the side for much of the
Oakley’s New Meta AI Smart Glasses Come in Styles for Casual and Sporty Looks: Here’s How to Buy a Pair Online
After collaborating with Ray-Ban and Xbox for wearables, Meta is now partnering with Oakley on new pairs of AI smart glasses that promise cutting-edge technology with various styles. With prices starting at $399, the Oakley x Meta AI Smart Glasses come in two styles, such as
‘Shorta’ Director Anders Ølholm on Casting ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Pilou Asbæk as a Corrupt Cop in Amazon’s First Danish Original ‘Snake Killer’
It is a “privilege” for filmmaker Anders Ølholm to helm Amazon MGM Studios’s first Danish original series, “Snake Killer,” released today on Prime Video. The four-episode crime thriller is inspired by real-life events and follows the work of Denmark’s notorious Uropatruljen, a
‘The Madison’ First Look: Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff With Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell Sets March Release Date
The “Yellowstone” spinoff “The Madison” has officially set a premiere date on Paramount+. The neo-western drama series will debut on the streaming service on March 14. Paramount has also released a series of first-look images from the show, which can be seen below. As
‘Abolish Everything’ Season 2 Trailer: Chandler Dean and Co. Are Back on Nebula and They Have More Complaints (EXCLUSIVE)
NYC-based comedian Chandler Dean and his comedy-debate series “Abolish Everything” return this month to tell us all what’s wrong with the world. On “Abolish Everything,” which streams exclusively on indie creator-focused platform Nebula, comedian “abolitionists” roast a pet
Sundance Names 2026 Screenwriters Lab and Intensive Fellows; Barry Jenkins, Lulu Wang and More to Advise (EXCLUSIVE)
The Sundance Institute has announced the filmmakers selected for its 2026 Screenwriters Lab and Screenwriters Intensive from a pool of more than 3,800 submissions. The Screenwriters Lab kicks off Saturday at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, where the Institute’s labs
MrBeast, Salesforce Team Up for Super Bowl Commercial
Add MrBeast to the list of celebrities trying their hand at Super Bowl advertising. The popular YouTuber, who is known for crafting videos centered on challenges and contests, unveiled a video Friday showing him paying a visit to Salesforce, the business-software company. He
Inside the Bvlgari Eternal Vimini Party With Maude Apatow, Joshua Jackson, Isabela Merced and More (PHOTOS)
Maude Apatow, Joshua Jackson and Isabela Merced were among the bold-faced names at Bvlgari Eternal Vimini rooftop party on Thursday night at its newly renovated Rodeo Drive flagship. The evening marked the debut of Vimini, a Bvlgari Eternal collection inspired by a 1942 gold
Bad Bunny Delivers Defiant Multi-Cultural Message in New Super Bowl Trailer: ‘The World Will Dance’
Bad Bunny has released a video trailer for his forthcoming appearance at Super Bowl LX, and the message is so clear it’s stated at the end: “The world” — all different ages, races and styles — “will dance” to his performance. The message is one of unity, but it’s clear that the
Jenna Bush Hager, Sheinelle Jones Ready to Explore ‘Dreams and Hope’ on Today’s Fourth Hour
Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones must fill an hour of live TV every weekday, so it’s a good thing they have a lot to talk about. In the opening week of the duo’s debut in the fourth hour of NBC’s “Today,” Jones and Hager have discussed everything from family tragedy to
Box Office: ‘28 Years Later: Bone Temple’ Makes $2.1 Million in Previews
It’s time to go back to zombie-infested Britain with “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” the sequel to last summer’s post-apocalyptic hit. “The Bone Temple” has made $2.1 million in previews at the box office. It’s projected to make $20 million to $22 million in the extra-long
‘The Tonight Show’ to Air Post-Olympic Winter Games Opening Episode With Chris Hemsworth, MrBeast
Lil Uzi Vert will also appear for the special episode on Feb. 6
‘The Pitt’ Cast on Using Fake Penis for Erectile Dysfunction Emergency Scene: ‘I Have Nightmares About That’
“The Pitt” is tackling erectile dysfunction. In Season 2’s second episode of the hit HBO Max medical drama series, a patient (played by Christopher T. Wood) is admitted to the ER for a case of priapism, or a prolonged erection lasting more than four hours, after he has injected
‘Sentimental Value’ and ‘The Worst Person in the World’ Writer Eskil Vogt Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Eskil Vogt, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of “The Worst Person in the World” and current awards season darling “Sentimental Value,” has signed with CAA. Vogt — also an award-winning director himself — has been a longtime collaborator of fellow Norwegian filmmaker Joachim
‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘Sirāt’ Explore New Dimensions of On-Screen Fatherhood
In the new film “Sirāt,” opening Feb. 6, a father is on a quest. Luis’ daughter has gone missing at a rave in Morocco; Luis (Sergi López), accompanied by his young son, Esteban (Bruno Núñez Arjona), has traveled from afar to find her. Anyone familiar with the origin of the
Jia Zhangke Boards Sundance Title ‘Filipinana’ as Executive Producer, Unknown Pleasures Pictures Acquires Greater China Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke has joined as executive producer on “Filipinana,” the Sundance-bound debut feature from Filipino filmmaker Rafael Manuel, ahead of its world premiere at the festival. Magnify, is handling global sales. The veteran Chinese helmer’s company, Unknown
