‘You Can See Everything’ Eyes $20M Second Weekend as ‘Clayface’ Leads Box Office
Newcomer 'Wildwood' will likely occupy third place for the frame that also sees the arrivals of 'Wicker' and 'Klara and the Sun.'
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Box Office: ‘Clayface’ Lands at No. 1 with $10.4 Million Debut, ‘You Can See Everything’ Adds $6.14 Million on Friday
Clayface might have been a considerably nicher choice for a feature film than DC’s “Supergirl” and “Superman,” but that didn’t stop audiences from showing out to catch the Batman supervillain’s gory, nightmare-inducing origin story at the box office this weekend. The new
Andrew Garfield and Gabrielle Union Attend Ferragamo Dinner in Beverly Hills and More Red Carpet Photos: October 2026
October began with Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington premiering “Animals,” their new political thriller about a Los Angeles mayoral candidate (Affleck) whose family is thrust into an unimaginable situation involving their son and housekeeper and her undocumented immigrant
Quentin Tarantino Surprises Fans With 17 Minutes of ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’ at AFI Fest
Quentin Tarantino surprised audiences on Friday night at AFI Fest when he shared the first 17 minutes of “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.” Tarantino made a special appearance at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, following a screening of “Once Upon a Time … In
Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the WBC Junior Welterweight Title Boxing Match Online
In a title fight, promoter Matchroom Boxing sets up in England for an elite match between two prime boxers. In the main event, English boxer Dalton Smith defends his WBC junior welterweight championship title belts against Dominican Alberto Puello. It’s a scheduled for 12
‘Love Language’ Review: Chloë Grace Moretz Sells Words of Affirmation in an Old-School Romcom With Gen-Z Trappings
Much has been written on the new dating politics practiced by Gen-Z — more progressive socially, more conservative sexually, if you believe the hot takes, which you probably shouldn’t. Either way, that sensibility has yet to trickle down to mainstream portrayals of Zoomer
Quentin Tarantino Shows Off First 17 Minutes of ‘Cliff Booth’ and Explains Decision to Revive Character
The director surprised AFI Fest with a first look at the follow-up, following a screening of 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.'
Morelia Film Festival Prizes: ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building,’ an ‘Expression of Pure, Unbound Beauty,’ Wins Top ‘Ojo’ Award
Bruno Santamaría Razo’s fiction debut “Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building”(“Seis meses en el edificio rosa con azul”) has clinched the top Ojo award at the 24th Morelia Film Festival (FICM), which wraps Oct. 25. Hailed by Variety as a “lush, poetic film rooted in memories,”
El Gouna Takeaways: ‘Safe Exit’ Wins Top Prize, Arab TV Seeks New Talent and Egyptian Filmmakers Push Boundaries
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival wrapped its ninth edition Friday after nine days of screenings, industry activity and a closing night that spread its top prizes across the Middle East and beyond. Mohammed Hammad’s “Safe Exit,” a psychological drama about a young Coptic security
UFC 333 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch Volkanovski vs. Evloev Online for Free
After Natalia Silva defended Wang Cong in an unanimous decision to win the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship during UFC 332 in early October, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Salt Lake City to Abu Dhabi for UFC 333. For the main event, Australian Alexander
Jay-Z Brings Out Blue Ivy Carter, DJ Khaled and John Legend During the First of Two Nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium
“Can I take you to my home for a second?” asked Jay-Z as he led into “Empire State of Mind” during the first of two headlining shows at Inglewood, California’s SoFi Stadium. Thus, he did, as he’d been doing for the past hour-and-a-half, bringing Brooklyn to Los Angeles as he
Kore-eda Hirokazu Explains Why He Never Films Children Crying – and What Ken Loach and Hou Hsiao-hsien Taught Him
Japanese auteur Kore-eda Hirokazu, whose films are known for their natural performances from child actors, said there is one thing he has decided never to put on screen: a child crying. “It’s not that I can’t, or that it’s difficult. I don’t shoot it,” the Japanese director
Impulso Morelia: Tatiana Huezo’s ‘Galerna’ Takes Top José María Riba Award, With ‘Homeboys’ Another Key Winner
“Galerna,” a fiction feature from Mexico’s Tatiana Huezo, has snagged the top prize at Impulso Morelia, the pix-in-post industry section of the 10-day Morelia Film Festival, which wraps Oct. 25. The José Maria Riba Award, presented by Cinépolis Distribution and Profest 2026,
Vino G. Bastian, Pevita Pearce, Faradina Mufti, Indra Jegel Lead ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ Director Lee Hwan-kyung’s Indonesian Father-Son Drama ‘Gasigogi’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Korean filmmaker Lee Hwan-kyung, director of “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” has assembled an Indonesian ensemble led by Vino G. Bastian, Pevita Pearce, Faradina Mufti and Indra Jegel for “Gasigogi,” a father-son drama now in production with Falcon Pictures. The film follows Jiwa, a
Bill Maher’s Embarrassing Karoline Leavitt Interview on ‘Real Time’
Bill Maher appears to be on good terms with Trumpworld. The 70-year-old HBO host joined Kid Rock and Stephen A. Smith as President Trump’s White House dinner guests earlier this month, and, following the dinner, Trump intimated to reporters that Maher’s criticisms of him on his
Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Captain India’ Set Amid Houthi Conflict in Yemen (EXCLUSIVE)
Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming action drama “Captain India” is set amid the Houthi conflict in Yemen, Variety understands. The film marks Aaryan’s first turn as a pilot. Shimit Amin directs the project, which is based on a real humanitarian evacuation. Aaryan’s character leads the
Ken Atchity, ‘The Meg’ Producer and Literary Agent, Dies at 82
Kenneth Atchity, “The Meg” producer and literary agent, died on Monday. He was 82. Across his career as a literary manager, producer and writer, Atchity produced more than 30 films; wrote over 20 books; negotiated publishing and entertainment deals; and published hundreds of
Ken Atchity, Producer on ‘Joe Somebody’ and ‘The Meg,’ Dies at 82
The author and literary manager also worked on Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘Hysteria’ and Angelina Jolie’s ‘Life or Something Like It.’
‘Crawl 2’ Adds Sarah Niles, Ray Panthaki and 3 More Ahead of 2027 Paramount Release (Exclusive)
Flula Borg, Richard Brake and Charley Palmer Rothwell also star in Alexandre Aja's follow-up to the 2019 horror film.
Sacha Baron Cohen Says Donald Trump Has ‘Elements of Brilliance’ and ‘We Were Too Easy to Dismiss Him as a Nincompoop’
20 years after retiring Ali G, Sacha Baron Cohen has dusted off his tracksuit collection and reprised the character for “Ali G: Who Iz I?,” now open in theaters before coming to Amazon Prime Oct. 30. The comedian first brought Ali G to audiences at the turn of the century with
Sandra Hüller Joins ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ in Cameo Role
Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller will make a cameo in Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” News of Hüller’s top-secret role comes as directors Anthony and Joe Russo are in post-production on the project, ahead of its Dec. 18 release date. The superhero movie is already stuffed to the
Sandra Hüller Set for Cameo Role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The Oscar-nominated actress is having a big year, with 'Project Hail Mary' a hit in the spring.
New ‘Alien’ Movie in the Works With Writer Aaron Guzikowski (Exclusive)
Ridley Scott is reteaming with the scribe that created HBO Max sci-fi drama "Raised by Wolves."
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Sets Stephanie March to Return as Alexandra Cabot
Assistant district attorney Alexandra Cabot is back. Stephanie March will appear in the ninth episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” Season 28 to reprise the role she has played in more than 100 episodes. March was a member of the main “Special Victims Unit” cast from
Why Olivia Colman Didn’t Get Splinters From Getting Intimate With Alexander Skarsgård’s ‘Wicker’ Costume
Believe the hype. “Wicker,” now in theaters, is every bit as horny, romantic and wonderful as the trailer leads you to believe. Olivia Colman plays a spinster fisherwoman in a medieval community where marriage is what gives a woman worth. Although she is a fierce independent
Ethan Klein Reacts to Hila Klein’s Cheating Allegations Amid ‘H3 Podcast’ Fallout: ‘Please Respect My Family’s Privacy … They Have Nothing to Do With This’
Ethan Klein has spoken out after the implosion of his marriage and the “H3 Podcast” due to cheating allegations from his wife, Hila Klein, who publicly accused him of having a six-month romantic affair. “I know a lot of people are understandably looking for a comment from me,
How to Watch MLB World Series 2026: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers Online for Free
With the MLB Playoffs over and done with, the top two teams from each league face off against each other in the 2026 World Series to compete to win the Commissioner’s Trophy. It’s no surprise that teams with the best record in the American League, Rays at (98-64), and National
‘The Cycle’ Is a Surprising New Take on the Police Procedural, With a Huge Twist and an Emotional Resonance the Director Didn’t Expect
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “The Cycle,” now streaming on Shudder. What if a werewolf continued to transform even after its death? This light bulb idea came to frequent collaborators Jordan Downey and Kevin Stewart as they were sketching out a TV
El Gouna’s CineGouna Expands Industry Push: ‘We Want to Give Every Filmmaker a Chance’
More than 320 Arab film projects applied to CineGouna Funding this year, including more than 100 from Egypt, as the industry arm of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival drew submissions from across the region. At the festival’s ninth edition, running through Oct. 23 on the Red Sea,
Blumhouse Soliciting Testimony from Anyone Who Feels ‘Personally Victimized’ by One of Its Movies or TV Shows
Have any Blumhouse horror films scared the living shit out of you? The studio admits that you might have a case. But before you file that class action lawsuit, Blumhouse is acting a bit tongue-in-cheek. To promote the new season of its USA Network legal thriller “The
Zendaya Sets ‘Dune 3’ Oscar Campaign for Best Actress in Category Shake-Up (EXCLUSIVE)
Zendaya is “Dune’s” leading lady. Multiple sources tell Variety that Zendaya will campaign for Oscar consideration in the lead actress category for her role as Chani in “Dune: Part Three,” the final chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic. The move marks a shift from the
Chino Pacas, Clave Especial, Vic Blends Join Gina Rodriguez’s Boxing Drama ‘House of Guerrero’ (Exclusive)
Emily Austin will also appear in the Justin Baldoni-produced feature that stars Carlos Sanson Jr., Rosario Dawson and George Lopez.
Hunter Biden Signs With CAA
CAA has signed a deal to represent Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, in a pact that could have the storied talent agency seeking out new ways for the former attorney and current painter to promote himself or tell stories in a variety of ventures. CAA has had
IATSE Names Video Engineer Jillian Arnold First Labor and Technology Officer
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has become the latest entertainment organization to appoint a technology chief, naming video engineer Jillian Arnold as the union’s first labor and technology intelligence officer. In this role, Arnold will shepherd how
Nick Reiner Trust Fund Battle Heads to Mediation as Lawyer Agrees to Fund Commissary Account
"I am optimistic," the lawyer for the trust fund's trustee tells Rolling Stone
‘Dance of the Souls,’ Unspooling at Morelia, Explores Oaxaca’s Muerteadas, Celebrating the End and the Beginning
In “Dance of the Souls,” Mexican filmmaker Ramón Llaven returns to his native Oaxaca in southern Mexico to observe a unique event held in the local communities of the Etla Valley. Produced by Fata Morgana and Eudiamonía Films in co-production with Estudios Churubusco Azteca and
Pedro Pascal on Learning Cello for ‘Behemoth!,’ Why ‘You’ve Got to Eat S—’ to Make It in Hollywood and the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Line His Character Says
“If you could hear it, you would think I was killing an animal.” That’s Pedro Pascal on his cello playing, more than a year after he started lessons for a movie that hadn’t been greenlit yet. The star first had lunch with Tony Gilroy in late July 2025 about taking on the lead
Joel McHale to Star in Short Film From ‘Open Door’ Director Kevin Cate (EXCLUSIVE)
Joel McHale’s next move could be a viral sensation. McHale is set to star in the next short film from director Kevin Cate, the pair confirmed in a collaborative video on Oct. 23. No information outside of McHale’s casting is known about the short film, but Cate is set to
Fusion Entertainment Signs Director Ryan DeForeest, Sets Feature Adaptation of His Short Film ‘My Brother & Me’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Talent management and production company Fusion Entertainment has signed writer-director Ryan DeForeest and started development on a feature adaptation of his short film “My Brother & Me,” Variety can reveal exclusively. “My Brother & Me,” which premiered at the 2024 American
Valladolid Film Festival Draws Global Auteurs, 30 World Premieres and Emerging Spanish Talent
Spain’s Valladolid International Film Festival – known in Spain as Seminci – opens Friday, Oct. 23 with 30 world premieres and a lineup bringing together some of international cinema’s most acclaimed auteurs and an emerging generation of Spanish filmmakers. Running through Oct.
Slayyyter Cancels Remaining European and U.K. Tour Dates to Recover From Laryngitis
Slayyyter has canceled the remaining dates of her U.K. and European tour due to laryngitis and vocal cord tears. The pop singer took to Instagram Stories to announce the cancelation of the remaining dates on her “Wor$t Girl in the World” tour, which had 10 more shows on the
Fueled by ‘La Bola Negra,’ Spain’s Indie Distribution Make Robust Gains, to Be Highlighted at Valladolid’s Merci Market
The box office success of “La Bola Negra,” handled by Elastica Films, has given Spain’s independent film distribution sector a timely boost. The momentum comes as Valladolid’s Merci market enters its sixth edition, its first since the death of José Luis Cienfuegos, the director
How Pat McAfee Landed His First Acting Role in ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ — With Some Help From Bradley Cooper and Tom Cruise
The ESPN personality appears in Peter Berg's new sports war drama alongside Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgard, Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis.
‘Clayface’ Soaks Up $3.5M in Box Office Previews as ‘You Can See Everything’ Expands
'Wicker,' 'Wildwood' and 'Klara and the Sun' are among this weekend's arrivals.
FilmQuest 2026 Launches With Explosive Motorcycle Drama ‘Whiskey Throttle’ as Rowdy Crowd Celebrates Utah-Made Film
“Motherfucking Utah, let’s go!” That was the spirit inside the energetic Oct. 22 opening night screening at FilmQuest. The 10-day festival in Provo launched its 13th installment with a screening of the Utah-made motorcycle action feature, “Whiskey Throttle.” Upon entering the
‘Killing a Bear,’ From Movistar Plus and Arte France: a Real-Event Inspired Murder-Mystery Whose Victim Is a Pyrenean Brown Bear
Crime repped 27% of scripted TV orders globally, first half 2026 – the single most commissioned TV genre, estimates Ampere Analysis, and a whopping 61% of the No 1 series from many of the world’s biggest players.at this October’s Mipcom trade fair ib Cannes. So one of the
Did Karen Bass Expand Film Incentives? Nithya Raman Campaign Flags ‘Whopper’ Claim
Nithya Raman’s campaign is calling out L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for taking credit for expanding the state film and TV incentive in a recent TV ad. In the ad, Bass looks to the camera and says: “With the film industry struggling, I cut fees and expanded film and TV tax credits…
Sofia Coppola on Embracing an ‘Embarrassing’ Moment in New ‘Marie Antoinette’ Doc and Showing Strength on Sets Surrounded by Men
On the set of “Marie Antoinette,” Sofia Coppola was a director in her mid-30s with two previous features under her belt — exhilarated and occasionally overwhelmed by the scope of shooting a historical drama at Versailles. And her mother was there documenting it all. “Making
Jane Wiseman Exits Paramount+ as Boss Casey Bloys Announces New Structure
Paramount+ exec VP/head of originals Jane Wiseman is following her former boss Cindy Holland in exiting the streamer. Wiseman, who joined Paramount+ in August 2025, won’t make the transition to the merged Skydance structure under Casey Bloys, who revealed his new direct reports
‘Slow Horses’ Director on Season 6 and That Final Jack Lowden Scene: ‘We Had Two Endings and One of Them Was Happy’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Slow Horses” Season 6, which had its season finale on Wednesday. “Slow Horses” Season 6 ended with lots of bangs and a whimper, as a key character appeared to take his last breath. First the body count: over the course of
