Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’: First Reactions From the Premiere
The Gothic romance drama starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale hits theaters on March 6.
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‘Cambodian Beer Dreams’ Turn Into Nightmares in Doc Premiering at CPH:DOX (Exclusive Trailer)
Laurits Nansen's film explores "neo-colonial alcohol capitalism," "beer girls" and "what happens to people, ethics, and morality when alcohol and capitalism are unleashed like two wild animals."
Jessie Mei Li, Karena Lam, Celina Jade, Toby Stephens Hong Kong Drama ‘The Season’ Unveils First Looks Ahead of Viu, Hulu Summer Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Fremantle has unveiled first look images of “The Season,” a glossy Hong Kong-set drama that PCCW Media has produced alongside SK Global, the outfit behind “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and “Delhi Crime.” The six-episode English-language series will bow this summer on
PBS Distribution Acquires U.S. Rights to ‘Trespasses’ and ‘I Fought the Law’ (EXCLUSIVE)
PBS Distribution has acquired U.S. rights to Wildgaze Films’ love story “Trespasses” and Hera Pictures’ factual drama “I Fought the Law” from All3Media Intl. “Trespasses” stars Lola Petticrew (“Say Nothing”), Tom Cullen (“The Gold”), and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian
Gaelic and Welsh Films Put Glasgow Fest Spotlight on Minority Languages in the U.K.
Leisa Gwenllian is a hard-partying young woman in rural Wales in Marc Evans' 'Effi o Blaenau,' while Jack Archer's doc 'Sailm nan Daoine' ('Psalms of the People') explores the Scottish psalm singing tradition.
Series Mania Announces Co-Pro Projects Taking on Mysteries, ‘Womanhood Without Shame’ and ‘Wickedly Fun’ Experiences of the Former First Lady of Iceland
Series Mania unveiled 15 new projects selected for its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, which will take place on March 24 as part of the Series Mania Forum (March 24-26). The winner will be awarded €50,000 ($59,000) and will be chosen by Alexandre Piel, Laura Mae Harding, Alon Aranya
Vietnamese Hit ‘Fish, Fists and Ambergris’ Gets Global Theatrical Rollout, Netflix Southeast Asia Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnam’s “Fish, Fists and Ambergris” (original title: “Long Diên Hương”) is heading to international screens, with Southeast Asia-based distributor Mockingbird Pictures steering a worldwide theatrical rollout and a streaming deal with Netflix covering the region. The 89s Group
NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ Top Winners
Additional non-televised award recipients were recognized on Thursday night.
Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’: First Reactions
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling hard sci-fi book hits theaters on March 20.
‘Sinners’ and ‘The Pitt’ Casting Directors Among Artios Award Winners
Casting directors Francine Maisler (“Sinners”) and Nina Gold and Douglas Aibel (“Jay Kelly”) were among the film winners at the 41st annual Casting Society Artios Awards. The ceremony honors top casting in the year’s films, TV and theater. The celebrations took place in Los
Artios Awards for Casting: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ Lead Winners
'Sinners' beat out several fellow nominees in the first-ever Oscars casting category, while over in TV, awards darlings 'The Pitt,' 'The Studio' and 'Adolescence' showed no signs of slowing down.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Pays Tribute to Eric Dane With Video Montage Soundtracked to ‘Chasing Cars’
The ABC drama played a video of Dr. Mark Sloan’s most iconic moments on the show
‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Win Early PGA Awards
“Sesame Street,” “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” and “Adolescence: The Making of Adolescence” are among early winners as the Producers Guild of America held its west coast PGA Awards nominee celebration on Thursday. The majority of awards will be announced on Saturday at the
Netflix Bows Out of Warner Bidding War, Clearing Path for Paramount Victory
The streaming service's co-CEOs said "this transaction was always a ‘nice to have’ at the right price, not a ‘must have’ at any price"
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Airs McSteamy Tribute After Eric Dane’s Death; Emotional Video Montage Is Set to ‘Chasing Cars’
Former “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane died on Feb. 19, one week ago — and in Thurday’s episode of the long-running ABC drama, the show paid tribute to him and to his character, Dr. Mark Sloan, in a video at the end of the episode. The 65-second-long McSteamy montage was set to
California Attorney General Warns Paramount That Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition is ‘Not a Done Deal’
Rob Bonta, California’s Attorney General, is promising to conduct a “vigorous” review of Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery as he warned the companies not to get ahead of the regulatory process in their celebrations. “Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done
‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Star LeAnn Rimes Talks Don-Dixie-Blythe Backstory, Singing as Her 20-Year-Younger Self for Flashback Episode
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major plot details for Thursday’s episode of ABC’s ”9-1-1: Nashville.” It’s the moment all “9-1-1: Nashville” fans have been waiting for: the origin story of Don Hart (Chris O’Donnell), his old flame Dixie Bennings (LeAnn Rimes) and his wife
As Paramount Skydance Grabs Warner Bros. and Netflix Bows Out, the Mood Inside All Three: Champagne Toasts vs. ‘Gut Punch’
The surprise news Thursday that Netflix was ending its pursuit of Warner Bros. caught nearly everyone in Hollywood off guard, including staffers inside Warner Bros., Paramount and Netflix. The reaction, of course, varied — depending on which side of the Hollywood Hills you sat,
‘Amadeus’ Review: Jefferson Mays Shines as a Funny and Frothing Salieri in a Gorgeously Mounted, Essential Revival at the Pasadena Playhouse
Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus” is, at heart, a great love triangle. At one vortex, there’s 18th century composer Antonio Salieri, wavering between piety and murderous peevishness. At another corner, there’s the God whose favor Salieri craves, quite unrequitedly. And then, standing
CNN’s Jake Tapper Breaks News of Paramount Buying Network’s Parent Company WBD Live on Air: ‘It Affects Everybody I’m Looking at Right Now in the Studio’
CNN’s Jake Tapper wound up having to break some news on Thursday’s “The Lead” that affects his own network. After a commercial break, the anchor came back on air and announced to viewers – and the crew – that Paramount Skydance had, just a few moments before, moved into
‘The Traitors’ Finale Proved to Be as Sadistic and Deceptive as Promised
Turns out, diabolical deception really can take you far
Jonathan Majors to Star in Action Movie From Daily Wire
Ben Shapiro and Dallas Sonnier are producing writer-director Kyle Rankin's film, which marks one of Majors' first onscreen projects since his 2023 assault conviction.
Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s Updated Projections as Oscar Nominations Voting Gets Underway
The final round of Oscars voting began at 9 a.m. PT and will run through 5 p.m. PT on March 5, next Thursday.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Boss on Benedict and Sophie’s Happy Ending, That Post-Credits Scene, New Whistledown Mystery and Why She Won’t Recast Daphne and Simon
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Bridgerton” Season 4, Part 2, now streaming on Netflix. “Bridgerton” Season 4 ended with a wedding — as long as you didn’t stop it before that post-credits scene rolled. If you did, we will wait here for you, gentle viewer,
Bobby J. Brown, Actor on ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 62
Bobby J. Brown, a character actor best known for his portrayal of Officer Bobby Brown on the HBO drama “The Wire,” died Tuesday after a barn fire in Maryland. He was 62. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told TMZ Brown died from diffuse thermal injury and smoke
WGA Aims to Turn Focus to Studios, While Staff Remains on Strike
The Writers Guild of America issued its opening salvo the 2026 studio negotiations on Thursday, even as its own staff continues to walk a picket line outside union headquarters. The union is preparing to sit down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on
Jim Carrey Delivers Emotional Speech in French While Receiving Cesar Awards Honor: ‘My Tongue Is Tired’
Jim Carrey got the creme de la creme of French cinema on their feet at the 51st edition of France’s Cesar Awards, where he received this year’s honorary award and delivered an emotional speech entirely in French. Carrey, star of “The Mask” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,”
One Year After Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death, Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Still Mourning
"You may not have been with us long enough, but we will make sure everyone remembers," Gellar said of her Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star
French Family Drama ‘The Ties That Bind Us’ Beats Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ at France’s Cesar Awards (Full Winners List)
Linklater's black-and-white tribute to Jean Luc Godard's 'Breathless' won best director at France's equivalent to the Oscars. Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' won best international film.
Netflix Stock Up Nearly 10% After Ditching Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Wall Street seems thrilled that Netflix is walking away from its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Shares of the streaming giant were up nearly 10% in after-hours trading, at more than $92, after Netflix declined to increase its offer for the film and media giant after the
SXSW Adds Joey Power’s Rom-Com ‘Love Language’
Chloë Grace Moretz, Anthony Ramos, Manny Jacinto and Isabel May are among the stars.
Paramount Skydance Poised to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery After Netflix Bows Out of Bidding War
Paramount Skydance is poised to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in its entirety after a whirlwind afternoon in which Netflix dropped out of the hunt despite having reached an agreement in December to acquire most of WBD. Netflix on Thursday afternoon formally declined to
Trump’s State of the Union Address Draws 32.6 Million Viewers, Down From Last Year’s Speech
Donald Trump’s State of the Union address drew 32.6 million viewers, an 11% decrease from his 2025 address to Congress. The nearly 108-minute speech (the longest address before a joint session of Congress in at least six decades) aired across 15 broadcast and cable outlets,
Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address Pulls 32.6 Million Viewers, Down From Last Year
Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address brought in an estimated 32.6 million viewers on Tuesday, according to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel ratings. That was down from last year’s address to Congress (which took place on March 4, 2005, about a month and a half after Trump
Broadway Star and Illusionist Rob Lake Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)
Broadway star and illusionist Rob Lake has signed with WME. Lake recently starred on Broadway for the holiday special “Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets” at the Broadhurst Theatre. He appeared on “America’s Got Talent” in 2018 and during his audition, he appeared
Swastika Mukherjee Stars in Indo-American Co-Production ‘Chheledhora,’ Bengali Thriller Shooting in Arunachal Pradesh (EXCLUSIVE)
Principal photography is set to get underway March 1 on “Chheledhora,” a Bengali-language thriller from writer-director Shieladitya Moulik. The Indo-American co-production, starring Swastika Mukherjee, will film across locations in Itanagar and Ziro in the northeastern Indian
‘Scream 7’ Now Has the Lowest Rotten Tomatoes Score in Franchise: “Shockingly Terrible”
Critics sound off on the latest 'Scream,' with some suggesting the franchise should get killed off.
Warner Bros. Discovery Declares New Paramount Bid a ‘Superior Proposal’; Netflix Has Four Business Days to Match
The board of Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday it has determined that the latest offer from Paramount Skydance is a “superior proposal” to its existing merger pact with Netflix. The move sets off a four-day clock for Netflix to make a counteroffer to the nearly $83 billion
Sling Sets New Offers for Hockey Fans Looking to Stream NHL Games Online
After a historic Olympic hockey tournament that saw Team USA take home the gold medal, the regular National Hockey League season resumes for the second half of the 2025-26 campaign, as teams skate towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs in April. Hockey has seen a resurgence in
The Rolling Stones vs. ‘Melania’: Rep Denies Band Authorized ‘Gimme Shelter’ for Trump Doc After a Producer Claims Mick Jagger ‘Gave His Blessing’
An unnamed source close to Mick Jagger has denied that the Rolling Stones frontman was involved in the decision to license the group’s song “Gimme Shelter” for use in the “Melania” documentary on President Trump’s wife, although producer Marc Beckman told Variety earlier this
Starz Ends 2025 With 17.6 Million U.S. Subscribers as Losses Narrow Following Lionsgate Split
Starz ended 2025 with things looking up post-Lionsgate split the now-standalone company narrowed its losses to $20.7 million vs. $31.8 million in the comparable Q4 of 2024. The premium TV media company closed the October-December quarter with 12.7 million U.S. streaming
‘Animal Control’ Renewed for Season 5 at Fox
“Animal Control” has been renewed for Season 5 at Fox, Variety has learned. The single-cam sitcom starring Joel McHale is currently airing its fourth season at the broadcast network, with the latest episode due to debut on Feb. 26. “With the writing, ensemble, and audience
‘No Man’s Land’ Movie in the Works With ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Producer (Exclusive)
The book from artist-writer Szymon Kudrański has been compared to 'Zodiac' and 'SE7EN'.
‘Rockford Files’ NBC Reboot Pilot Casts Michaela McManus, Greg Mottola to Direct
Michaela McManus is reuniting with David Boreanaz in NBC’s attempt to reboot “The Rockford Files.” Variety has learned that McManus has joined the drama pilot alongside previously announced lead Boreanaz, who will take on the iconic role of Jim Rockford. In addition, Greg
Shia LaBeouf Ordered to Rehab After New Orleans Arrest
The 39-year-old avoided jail time by agreeing to seek treatment and bailing out on a $100,000 bond on Thursday
Lisa Rinna Claims She Was Drugged at ‘Traitors’ Party: ‘I Had Fentanyl in My System’
She said she also had “high levels of amphetamines and other things” in her system
Final Actor Winner Predictions: The Circuit’s Last Stop Could Bring Upset Potential for Michael B. Jordan, Benicio Del Toro and More
The awards season train is pulling into its penultimate stop before heading to the Dolby Theatre. The last stop before Oscar voting closes is often where narratives harden, momentum crystallizes, and actors — the Academy’s largest voting bloc — make their collective preferences
‘Back to the Future’ Star Crispin Glover Accused of Holding Former Model ‘Captive’ as ‘Sex Slave’ in New Lawsuit
Crispin Glover has been sued by an alleged former girlfriend who claims the “Back to the Future” actor used her for “sex and free labor” after luring her with the promise of a job opportunity in Los Angeles. According to a civil complaint filed Wednesday and obtained by
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Cecily Strong Dramedy ‘Nanny Squatter’ Nears Series Order at Apple (EXCLUSIVE)
Apple is nearing a greenlight for a limited series starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cecily Strong, Variety has learned exclusively. The limited dramedy is inspired by the New York Magazine article “The Nanny Squatter” by Bindu Bansinath. Mary Bronstein is attached to write,
Ex-‘Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison Sets New Dating Series on Fox Nation About ‘Traditional Marriage’
Nearly five years after his controversial exit as the host of the “Bachelor” franchise, Chris Harrison is making his return to reality TV. Fox Nation has greenlit a new dating series for people seeking a “traditional marriage” with Harrison as host and an expected premiere in
