Julianne Moore Accepts Zurich’s Golden Icon Award — in German
Moore credited her career to a childhood spent in Europe, while 'Wild Horse Nine' filmmaker Martin McDonagh was also honored at the Swiss film festival.
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Chris Hansen Finally Watched Robert Pattinson Play Him in ‘Primetime’: ‘So Detached From Reality’
The former To Catch a Predator host criticized the film and said "most of it is pure fiction"
‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen Watches Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ — and He’s Not a Fan
After weeks of sparring with A24 from the sidelines, Hansen graded Pattinson's performance a "D" and called the film a "fever dream."
‘Hanuman Ansh’ Indian Sleeper Hit’s International Distribution Strategy Unveiled by ‘K.G.F,’ ‘Kantara’ Outfit Hombale Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian devotional film “Hanuman Ansh” has grossed more than $3.5 million outside its home territory since Hombale Films took it to international audiences, and the company behind the blockbuster “K.G.F” and “Kantara” franchises has now detailed how it engineered the run.
Scarlett Johansson Takes Break From Filming Overseas for ‘Paper Tiger’ NYFF Premiere After Skipping Cannes: ‘I’m Hallucinating’
A very jet-lagged Scarlett Johansson reunited with co-stars Adam Driver and Miles Teller for the New York Film Festival premiere of “Paper Tiger,” which kicked off the festival’s 64th edition. “I’m hallucinating,” said Johansson, who just got off a long international flight,
‘Love Hypothesis’ Director Claire Scanlon Breaks Down the Biggest ‘Star Wars’ Easter Eggs, From Gracie Abrams’ Song to Color-Coded Wardrobes
“Star Wars” has featured iconic locations throughout the franchise, taking audiences to Tatooine, Naboo and now, a campus biology lab at Stanford University. The romantic comedy “Love Hypothesis” premiered on Amazon Prime on Sept. 23, featuring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman as
Isaac Mizrahi on the ‘Unzipped’ Restoration, the John Galliano Met Gala Fiasco and Why the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cerulean Blue Speech ‘Makes Me Want to Kill Somebody’
No doubt Isaac Mizrahi is excited about the release of the newly restored “Unzipped,” the 1995 documentary chronicling a moment in time when he was one of the fashion world’s hottest designers. However, Mizrahi admits he’s not that eager to watch it. “I have to say I hate
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Unraveled’ Tour Setlist: Every Song Played on Opening Night in Connecticut
Olivia Rodrigo officially kicked off the “Unraveled” tour on Friday night with her first show at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT. Scroll down to see the setlist as it’s being updated live. The 86-date tour is in support of Rodrigo’s third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl
Taylor Swift Breaks Two Spotify Records for 2026, Including Most-Streamed Female Artist in a Day
Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records for 2026, including most-streamed female artist in a day. Swift broke the records following the midnight release of “The Life of a Showgirl: Encore,” which featured four new songs, including lead single “Patient Zero.” That song broke
Five Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts for Destination Weddings: From Mexico to the Dominican Republic
Celebrities have long understood that sometimes the best wedding venue requires a passport. George and Amal Clooney turned Venice into the backdrop for their multi-day 2014 celebration, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas took over Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace for their lavish 2018
‘Control Resonant’ Team on ‘Reverse Symmetry’ of Switching From Jesse to Dylan as Sequel Game’s New Protagonist
Following a nearly seven-year development journey, Remedy Entertainment has unleashed the sequel to its 2019 hit video game “Control.” Released Thursday for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, “Control Resonant” picks up after Jesse Faden, the
Inside Ryan Murphy’s Universe: How Director Max Winkler Found Creative Meaning in ‘Lizzie Borden,’ ‘Love Story’ and More
In 2019, Max Winkler was an indie film director about to level up. Having cut his teeth directing sitcoms in the ’10s — including “New Girl,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fresh Off the Boat” — 2017’s dark comedy “Flower” was warmly received by audiences. His next film was the
Paramount Says Timing for Warner Bros. Deal Close ‘If Any’ Is ‘Not Yet Certain’ but Pencils In Oct. 5 Date to Issue PSKY Shareholders Warrants Tied to WBD Merger
Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion agreement to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is not quite a done deal, but the company is preparing for the deal to close within the next few weeks. In an SEC filing Friday, Paramount said its board on Sept. 25 “determined to voluntarily
‘Narcos’ Director Andrés Baiz Tackling Police Helicopter Thriller ‘Helo’ for Netflix (Exclusive)
Patrick Aison, known for his work on the recent live-action Predator movies, wrote the script.
Jodie Turner-Smith Sued for Allegedly Enabling Brother’s Sexual Misconduct and Drug Dealing
Richard Smith, the brother of actor Jodie Turner-Smith, was sued by three women for alleged sexual misconduct and drug dealing; Turner-Smith was named in the suit as allegedly enabling his behavior. Three Jane Does filed a lawsuit with the Los Angeles Superior Court against
White House Has Spent More Than $440,000 on Pro-Trump TV Ads Paid for by U.S. Government; Administration Defends ‘Unapologetically American’ Spots and Denies They’re Campaign Ads
TV ads featuring President Donald Trump that began airing this week — including one in which he declares that “America will never be a communist country” and touting his administration’s policy goals — were paid for by U.S. taxpayers. The spots have drawn criticism from
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire Biopic as Adele Astaire, Ginger Rogers
Tom Holland has found his dance partners for Sony Pictures’ yet-to-be-titled Fred Astaire biopic: Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter. As previously announced, Holland will play the debonair dancer in the upcoming film, directed by Paul King, with Amy Pascal producing.
Bryce Dallas Howard on the Declining Statistics for Female Directors in Hollywood: ‘Whatever Is Currently Being Done is Not Enough’
Bryce Dallas Howard is calling on Hollywood to make a change. While at Variety’s L.A. Power of Women event on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, the actress and filmmaker reflected on the declining statistics for women directors in Hollywood. A 2025 study described the year as a
Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic
Qualley will play Adele Astaire, while Carpenter will star as Ginger Rogers.
Ari Emanuel Details Hollywood Rise in New Memoir: Harvey Weinstein Feuds, Signing Martin Scorsese and a Tense Evening With Larry David and Elon Musk
Ari Emanuel has spent more than three decades making deals, building companies and occasionally screaming his way through Hollywood. Now, the superagent-turned-media mogul is telling his own story. In a new memoir “Roll the Calls,” released Sept. 22, Emanuel chronicles his rise
Lance Oppenheim on ‘Primetime,’ ‘You Can See Everything’ and How Chris Hansen’s Reaction ‘Is Exactly What the Film Is About’
Lance Oppenheim has always lived in reality, but not all his subjects do. The documentarian has built a career out of pointing his camera at people, from the retirees of “Some Kind of Heaven” to the unregulated donors of “Spermworld” and the self-appointed royalty of “Ren
Alexander Ludwig on ‘Unabomber’ Movie, His ‘Hunger Games’ Death Scene and ‘White Lotus’ Season 4: ‘It’s F—ing Wild’
Alexander Ludwig is meeting me on Zoom from a small cafe in the south of France. “Apologies, but my internet connection in my Airbnb is so terrible,” he says. “Hopefully it doesn’t get too loud.” Then he cracks, “This is my really hard life right now.” Life is anything but hard
Florence Pugh Says ‘I Was Never Scared’ of Publicly Supporting Palestine and ‘I Don’t Know Why It Took So Long’ for Hollywood to ‘Start Talking’
Florence Pugh revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that she has likely lost hundreds of thousands of followers on social media over the last few years because she is so outspoken in support of Palestine. The Oscar nominee has routinely shared links for humanitarian aid to
PBS SoCal Announces Fine Cut Student Filmmaker Winners From USC, CSUN, California College of the Arts
Student filmmakers from USC, California College of the Arts and Cal State Northridge were the top winners at PBS SoCal’s 27th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films. The winners, revealed during a screening and awards ceremony on Tuesday at Eagle Rock’s Vidiots (inside its Eagle
San Sebastián 10 Takeaways, From Brad Pitt Seducing San Sebastián to AI, Buzz Titles, Deals and Glorious Gastronomy
Blessed by warm but hardly sweltering late summer sun — and no typical Basque txirimiri drizzle so common to other editions — the 74th San Sebastián also marks the last under festival director José Luis Rebordinos, who since 2011 has brought stability, sponsors, industry build
Halle Berry Says Anti-Violence Film and Portraying a ‘Female Way of Dealing With Violence’ Is ‘Something the World Needs Right Now’ While Presenting Tribeca’s Through Her Lens Winners
The sun set on a perfect fall evening in New York City as emerging writers, directors and producers mingled with industry giants in a rustic Greenwich Village penthouse. As hors d’oeuvres and a never-ending supply of lemon water were passed around the room, the crowd awaited
Chris Hansen Reacts to ‘Primetime’ and Robert Pattinson’s Portrayal of Him: ‘So Bizarre’ and ‘Detached From Reality’
Chris Hansen finally took a seat for “Primetime,” and he was not happy about the portrayal of himself. The former “To Catch a Predator” host said on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” in August that he left the offices of distributor A24 without seeing the film due to the
Bleecker Street Names Frank Martinez as Head of Distribution
Bleecker Street has tapped Frank Martinez as the head of distribution. Martinez will join the film company immediately and will oversee its theatrical distribution strategies, planning and execution across the Bleecker Street and Crosswalk slates. “Frank is one of the most
‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Bunker,’ ‘Wild Horse Nine’ and ‘Behemoth!’ Added to AFI Fest 2026
Ahead of the full lineup announcement scheduled for Sept. 29, AFI Fest officials unveiled the titles they handpicked for red carpet galas and special screenings at the Canva presented event.
Universal Crosses $5 Billion at the Global Box Office, First Studio to Reach Milestone in 2026
Universal’s global box office has crossed $5 billion for the third time in the studio’s history. The studio is also the first to reach this milestone in 2026. With this week’s grosses, Universal-distributed films have tallied $1.788 billion domestically and $3.218 billion
Universal Becomes First Studio to Cross $5B at 2026 Global Box Office
The studio's 'The Odyssey,' 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'Michael' stand as three of the five titles to hit the billion-dollar mark this year.
How ‘Never After Dark’ Dodges Horror Clichés: Shoot Well-Lit Scenes, Challenge Conventional Storytelling and ‘Pull the Rug Out From Under People’
As the title implies, “Never After Dark” is a horror film that isn’t stuck in the shadows. “There’s something very tactile and direct, and a lot of it takes place during the day or at least fairly bright interiors,” writer and director Dave Boyle says. “We talked a lot about
Endemol Shine North America CEO Sharon Levy Exits After Nearly a Decade
Sharon Levy is exiting Banijay’s Endemol Shine North America after nearly a decade at the company — including most recently as CEO. The restructure comes following this summer’s completion of the $8 billion merger between Banijay and All3Media, with Banijay Americas CEO Ben
Global Citizen Festival 2026 Canceled Due to Extreme Weather Affecting New York City
Global Citizen Festival has been canceled due to the extreme weather forecast for New York City. The event was slated to take place on Saturday at the Great Lawn in Central Park, with performances from Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend and more. But
‘Princess Diaries’ Star Heather Matarazzo Reveals She May Lose Health Insurance If She Doesn’t Work Again Soon: ‘Lots of Actors’ Are in the ‘Same Boat’
“Princess Diaries” star Heather Matarazzo revealed she may not qualify for health insurance if she doesn’t find work soon. The actress, who starred alongside Anne Hathaway in the “Princess Diaries” films as Lilly Moscovitz, replied to a post from “Atypical” actor Jack Haven
‘South Park’ Season 29 Premiere Hits 4.2 Million Viewers in Three Days and Jumps 33% in Rating After Renaming to ‘South America’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s latest stunt has paid off. The Season 29 premiere of “South America” — renamed from “South Park” as a parody of Donald Trump’s controversial initiatives to rename major landmarks — hit 4.2 million viewers in three days. That total accounts for
Liza Soberano and H.E.R. on Why Dreamworks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’ Story of Friendship Resonated With Them
Dreamworks Animation knows how to tell stories about friendships, whether it’s between a boy and a dragon in “How to Train Your Dragon” or Donkey and Ogre in “Shrek” or a robot and bird in “The Wild Robot.” Its latest feature, “Forgotten Island,” anchors its story in two best
All Things Go NYC Festival Canceled Due to ‘Severe Weather Conditions’
All Things Go NYC Festival has been canceled because of “severe weather conditions,” organizers said in a statement. The event was slated to take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Forest Hills Stadium, with performances from Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Ethel
Chris Hansen Strikes Back at ‘Primetime’ Movie (Again) With ‘I’m Chris Hansen’ Documentary Trailer
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‘Lightworkers’ Doc: Tom Morello, Henry Winkler, Lee Grant and More on Why They Fight for Democracy: ‘Comfort Is a Danger Zone’
What drives celebrities like Henry Winkler, Tom Morello or Wendie Malick along with politicians and activists to get involved in working for change? How did their families shape their commitment to saving democracy, and keeps them going in the face of today’s massive obstacles?
Shudder Acquires Supernatural Horror Movie ‘Sundown’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Horror streamer Shudder has acquired the rights to “Sundown,” a new supernatural horror feature from director Rebekah McKendry, Variety can exclusively reveal. According to an official logline, “‘Sundown’ follows three generations of women who reunite in a remote cabin to
Spain’s Begin Again Films Boards Brazilian Basketball Biopic ‘Paula & Hortência – The Last Chance’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Spain-based Begin Again Films secured an international sales deal for “Paula & Hortência – The Last Chance.’ The film, directed by Georgia Guerra-Peixe Joca, is a biopic on the life of the two titular legends of Brazilian women’s basketball. The film will star Tainá Müller
L.A. Mayoral Candidate Nithya Raman Turns to Microdramas to Power Youth Vote
It’s an unseasonably warm September day in Chatsworth, and the air conditioning at the Capital Arts soundstages has gone out. The crew has one day to churn out four microdramas for Nithya Raman’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor. They are running a little behind schedule. “Quiet
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Returns to Box Office With $3.8M Previews as Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson Join Fray
'Heart of the Beast,' 'Primetime' and 'Forgotten Island' are among the newcomers for the crowded weekend.
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Sets HBO Max Release Date in Time for Halloween
One of the year’s scariest movies will be ready to stream before Halloween: “Evil Dead Burn” will be released on HBO Max on Oct. 2. The third movie since the “Evil Dead” series reboot in 2013 (and sixth film in the franchise overall) had its theatrical release July 10. Directed
Here’s Where to Buy New York Knicks Home Opener Tickets at Madison Square Garden Online
The hottest ticket in New York City is to the Knicks home opener at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Since winning the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs back in June, the Knicks have become the toast of New York with good vibes around the city, massive TV
Peter Sarsgaard Joins Kenneth Branagh in Paramount+ Series ‘Laird’
Peter Sarsgaard has joined the upcoming Paramount+ drama series “Laird,” Variety has learned. Sarsgaard will join previously announced lead Kenneth Branagh in the show, which was announced with a series order back in July. The logline for “Laird” states that it is “an epic
Montclair Film Festival Sets 2026 Lineup With ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘The Debut’ and More (EXCLUSIVE)
The Montclair Film Festival has unveiled the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, bringing a slate of international premieres, awards season contenders, documentaries and independent films to New Jersey. Among the highlights are Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s “La Bola
John Cho’s Odyssey From ‘MILF Guy #2’ to Porn-Hating Pastor in ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’: ‘It Felt Very Lonesome at Times’
“I’m still trying to act, and I want to be better,” offers John Cho. “And you can’t be better without a good role.” Cho, 54, has been fighting for the right roles since he first gained notice as a high school party boy chanting “MILF!” in the coming-of-age hit “American Pie”
