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USC Scripter Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Death by Lightning’ Take Top Honors
The ceremony honors film and TV adaptations of written material, with both the authors of the source material and the screenwriters sharing the prize.
‘SNL’ Takes Aim at ICE During ‘Weekend Update’ After I.C.U. Nurse Is Killed in Minnesota
“Saturday Night Live” lightly took on ICE during “Weekend Update,” hours after a 37-year-old Minneapolis intensive care nurse was killed by Border Patrol agents. “Vice President J.D. Vance criticized protesters confronting ICE Officers, saying they should instead write an op-ed
‘The Friend’s House Is Here’ Review: A Touching Tale of Sisterhood Defiantly Celebrates Tehran’s Underground Artists
Artists create not because they’ve been given permission to do so, but simply because they must. This certainty illuminates filmmaking duo Hossein Keshavarz and Maryam Ataei’s Tehran-set drama “The Friend’s House Is Here,” a sophisticated and heroic celebration both of Iran’s
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Vanity-Loving Trump ‘Just Getting Started’ Destroying the Country
Amid all the controversies, the president indulges his ego and hosts an awards show about himself
‘The Invite’ Review: Olivia Wilde Directs and Stars in a Bravura Dinner-Party Dramedy That’s like ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Redone as Vintage Woody Allen
"The Invite" is marvelously entertaining, but part of the reason is that I think a lot of people are going to see themselves in this movie, which for all its wisecracking bravura is humane enough to play a truth game that rings true.
Standing Ovations Heat Up Sundance as Audiences Rise Up for ‘Wicker,’ ‘The Invite’ and ‘Fing!’
Competition drama 'Josephine’ also prompted people to get out of their seats — and it is only the third day of the final festival in Park City, Utah.
Political Leaders React to Hate Crime Against Maxwell Frost at Sundance: ‘Political Violence Has No Place In Our Country’
After Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost revealed on Saturday that he was the victim of a racially motivated assault in Park City the night before, several of his fellow politicians have offered support and lamented a culture of anti-immigrant rhetoric that spurred the
‘SNL’ Cold Open Sees Mike Myers Return as Elon Musk at Trump Awards Show: ‘I Feel So Emotionless to Be Here’
This week’s “Saturday Night Live” featured a surprise cameo from series alum Mike Myers, who returned to the long-running NBC sketch comedy show to once again spoof Elon Musk. The cold open took place during The Trumps, an award show meant to honor “the best in being or
Sundance Responds to Racist Maxwell Frost Assault at Sundance: We ‘Abhor Any Form of Violence, Harassment and Hate Speech’
The Sundance Film Festival has released an official statement condemning an assault against Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost on Friday night at a CAA party in Park City. The statement reads, “We strongly condemn last night’s assault and abhor any form of violence,
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Hit Sundance: Royal Couple Makes Surprise Showing at ‘Cookie Queens’ Documentary Premiere
The 91-minute film, executive produced by the Duchess and Prince Harry follows four “tenacious girls,” Ara, Olive, Nikki and Shannon Elizabeth, as they battle it out to be a top-selling “Cookie Queen.”
Olivia Wilde Chokes Back Tears Over Sundance Standing Ovation for ‘The Invite’
Olivia Wilde just landed a massive hit in the snow. The director and co-star of “The Invite,” a couples dramedy that plays out over one night in a San Francisco apartment, unveiled the film on Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival. A packed house filled with industry
Alex Honnold on His Record-Breaking Live Netflix Skyscraper Climb, Whether the Gasping Crowds Made Him Nervous and How Windy It Got
You can exhale now: Alex Honnold successfully made it to the top of Taipei 101, in a live special on Netflix. “Sick!” he exclaimed at the top of the tower, after climbing the tower in one hour and 35 minutes. “I’m so psyched!” And then he took a selfie. The “Skyscraper Live”
Olivia Wilde Wears ‘ICE Out’ Pin at Sundance and Says ‘This Country Is Hurting. I’m Appalled and Sickened…People Are Being Murdered’
Olivia Wilde is at the Sundance Film Festival with two movies, but like most everyone else this weekend, she’s concerned with the devastating news that Alex Pretti, a 37-year old nurse, was killed by ICE in Minnesota Saturday morning. On the red carpet for the Seth Rogen comedy
White House Holding VIP ‘Melania’ Screening Ahead of Doc Premiere With Mike Tyson, Tim Cook, Andy Jassy and More (Exclusive)
Sources say nobody outside of Melania Trump, director Brett Ratner and a very small group of their associates has yet seen the movie, including the president and his advisors, who are seeing it Saturday night for the first time.
‘The Traitors’ Urges Viewers Not To ‘Ruin’ The Show With ‘Personal Attacks’: ‘What Happens In The Game Should Never Lead To Cyberbullying Or Harassment’
As the competition continues to heat up on Season 4 of “The Traitors,” Peacock has released a statement urging passionate fans of the show to cool off. “We are committed to making our casts feel safe, respected, and supported – on screen and off,” reads the statement, which
Leonardo DiCaprio Reacts to ‘One Battle After Another’ Co-Star Chase Infiniti’s Oscar Snub: “She Was the Heart and Soul”
"A young actress coming in to fill a role that was her first film and carrying the entire emotional weight of this movie was a near-impossible task,” the Academy Award winner said of his 25-year-old castmate.
Rob Lowe Says It’s ‘Criminal’ That L.A. Has Lost So Much Filming — and Reveals the Pettiest Thing Done to Him in Hollywood by Another Actor
Rob Lowe has been vocal about his disdain for the fact that film and television production has been leaving Los Angeles in favor of other, more financially affordable cities. Although the actor says the state of filming in Hollywood is “getting better,” Lowe feels it’s “still
Ed Harris on Wife Amy Madigan’s Oscar Nom and How He’s Supporting Her ‘Weapons’ Awards Run
The veteran star, who has received four Oscar noms in his career, praises his wife while recognizing the toll: “She's been going nuts because the whole award season is so insane, especially for a woman.”
Natalie Portman Slams ICE Brutality and Calls Out Awards for Shutting Out ‘Sorry Baby,’ ‘Ann Lee’ and More Women-Directed Movies: ‘Not Getting Accolades They Deserve’
Natalie Portman hit the Sundance Film Festival press circuit for “The Gallerist” wearing “ICE Out” and “Be Good” pins, just hours after a man was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. Portman’s “Be Good” references Renée Good, who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis
AGC Studios Chief Stuart Ford on What the Independent Film Sector Needs Now More Than Ever
Stuart Ford, chairman and CEO of AGC Studios, is film industry veteran who has seen the independent sector rise to incredible heights. And in recent years he has watched it struggle. On the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Ford goes deep on the issues
Taika Waititi Says His ‘Star Wars’ Movie Needs to Be ‘More of Its Own Thing’ and He ‘Can’t Wait’ to See Chris Hemsworth’s Thor in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Taika Waititi’s “Star Wars” movie has been in development since 2020, when Disney and Lucasfilm announced the “Jojo Rabbit” Oscar winner would helm a new film in the franchise written by “1917” scribe Krysty Wilson-Cairns. There’s been no big updates in the six years since, but
Man Arrested at Sundance For Racially Motivated Incident at CAA Party; Victim Was Florida Congressman
A party crasher was arrested at Park City’s High West Saloon on Friday during CAA’s Sundance Film Festival celebration after allegedly assaulting Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost. A source at the talent agency’s party said the man, who is Caucasian, was involved in a
Natasha Lyonne Has Relapsed After Nearly 10 Years of Sobriety: ‘Recovery Is a Lifelong Process’
Natasha Lyonne took to X on Friday to reveal she has relapsed. The “Poker Face” star struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol throughout the 2000s. “Took my relapse public more to come,” she wrote Friday night. Hours later, in a follow-up post, she added, “Recovery is a
NBA Postpones Minnesota Timberwolves Game After Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
The NBA has postponed a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors after a man was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. “The National Basketball Association game scheduled for today between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota
‘Buddy’ Review: In Casper Kelly’s Fairy-Tale Spoof of ‘Barney,’ the Cuddly Kids’ Mascot Is a Mad Slasher
The movie works, and has a handful of inspired touches, yet a little of it goes a long way.
Amber Heard Returns in Sundance Doc About Women Silenced by Defamation Suits, Recalls Johnny Depp Trial: ‘I Didn’t Understand It Could Get So Much Worse For Me’
Amber Heard makes an unexpected appearance in a timely new documentary premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, about accused men weaponizing defamation lawsuits to silence women speaking out about abuse. “Silenced,” playing in the world cinema category at the annual festival,
Olivia Wilde Says Sex in Movies Hasn’t Been ‘Realistic’ for a ‘Long Time’ and Gen Z Doesn’t ‘Want to See Inauthenticity Anymore’ in Sex Scenes
Olivia Wilde says Gen Z wants to see less sex in movies and TV because they “don’t want to see inauthenticity anymore.” According to a study from UCLA, nearly half of Gen Z (48.4%) believe there’s “too much sex and sexual content in TV and movies.” “I think Gen Z is pretty
Channing Tatum Says ‘I Bawled My Eyes Out’ During ‘Josephine’ Sundance Premiere: ‘It Has Made Me Look at the Way I Parent’ My Daughter and ‘How I’m Communicating’
Beth de Araújo’s “Josephine” became the first Sundance sensation of 2026 after its world premiere, which brought star Channing Tatum to tears “five, six, seven” times during the screening and ended with the audience at the Eccles Theater on their feet, giving the cast and crew
Ethan Hawke and Woody Harrelson Swap Robert Redford Stories at Sundance: “I Wet Myself”
The two actors took the stage inside Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Friday night during Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford to share reflections of working with the man of honor.
Box Office: Chris Pratt’s ‘Mercy’ Toppling ‘Avatar 3’ as a Brutal Winter Storm Threatens Moviegoing
The Timur Bekmambetov-directed film is expected to open to an estimated $12.5 million, in line with expectations and despite the storm, which is impacting a wide swath of the country.
‘One in a Million’ Review: A Poignant, Decade-Spanning Portrait of a Syrian Refugee Caught Between Two Ideas of Home
When you’ve only lived for a decade, the next one stretches ahead of you like an apparent eternity. To the elders raising you, it goes by in the blink of an eye. Docmakers Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes maintain both those perspectives in their film “One in a Million,” charting
Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 4’ Will Never Happen Because It Wouldn’t ‘Be Right’ to ‘Resurrect My Version’: ‘I Handed the Torch Off to Someone Else’
Sam Raimi, who helmed Sony’s “Spider-Man” film franchise from 2002 to 2007, recently told ScreenRant that his versions of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, played by Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, “have gone elsewhere” with little hope of returning to the big screen. “Stan
UFC 324 Livestream: How to Watch Gaethje vs. Pimblett Lightweight Title Fight Live Online
For the first main event of 2026, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels back home to “Sin City” for UFC 324. The main event features American Justin Gaethje (26-5-0) battles English fighter Paddy Pimblett (23-3-0) in a marquee match for the interim lightweight title. It’s
Model Amelia Gray on Making Her Acting Debut in ‘The Beauty’ and How ‘The Traitors’ Affected Mom Lisa Rinna: ‘Having to Lie’ for That Long ‘Does Something to Your Brain’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about “The Beauty” Episode 3, now streaming on Hulu. Amelia Gray, the 24-year old model and daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, isn’t surprised she’s making her acting debut in a Ryan Murphy project, “The Beauty.” “My household
Rory Kennedy Says ‘I’m Not Sure I’ll Watch’ Ryan Murphy’s JFK Jr. Show and Warns: ‘We Really Need to Pay Attention to Scientists and Doctors’
Rory Kennedy touched down at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival as the director of the upcoming documentary “Queen of Chess.” The film chronicles the 15-year success of Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár as she overcomes champion Garry Kasparov and her controlling father over 15
Will Poulter and Adam Meeks Discovered Something About Addiction by Using Non-Actors in Sundance Drama ‘Union County’: “It Blew Me Away”
The filmmaker and his star and producer joined The Hollywood Reporter for a joint conversation about addiction, authenticity and why they’re both so bad with compliments.
Box Office: ‘Mercy’ Downloads $5 Million on Opening Day
Chris Pratt led the domestic box office on Friday with the only major newcomer of the weekend: Amazon MGM’s “Mercy.” The sci-fi thriller threatens to end the winning streak of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” which has topped the North American charts for the past five weekends. “Mercy”
Charli xcx Officially Kicks Off Her Acting Era at Sundance With ‘The Moment’: “I Want ‘Brat’ to Stop and Pivot”
The ‘365’ singer has three projects at the festival, debuting two of them back-to-back on Friday night.
‘Chasing Summer’ Star Iliza Shlesinger on Intimacy Coordinators, Creating Sex Scenes From a Female Gaze and Making an ‘Elevated’ Comedy
In 2018, Iliza Shlesinger wrote down, “what if high school came back to bite you in the ass?” Over many, many rewrites, as well as several false starts and stops, that germ of an idea culminated in “Chasing Summer,” a comedy about a 40-something woman who returns to the Texas
Furious Rod Stewart Slams ‘Draft Dodger Trump’ for Insulting NATO Troops’ Bravery in Afghanistan: ‘We Lost Over 400 of Our Guys… and Trump Calls ‘Em Cowards — It’s Unbearable’
Sir Rod Stewart once counted himself a friend of President Donald J. Trump, but that is being pushed even further back into the past now that the pop superstar has slammed him as a “draft dodger” in a video statement condemning the president’s disparaging remarks about the
‘Josephine’ Review: An 8-Year-Old Girl Grapples With Matters Beyond Her Understanding in Beth de Araújo’s Shattering Sundance Drama
SPOILER ALERT: The following review contains mild spoilers. For decades, the Motion Picture Association’s film ratings system — devised by the American studios to advise parents and avoid censorship — offered clear guidelines on whether the material contained in any given
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ Locks Release Date
“King,” the keenly anticipated next project from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has locked its 2026 release date. “King” reunites Khan with his “Pathaan” director Siddharth Anand, marking the superstar’s first theatrical release in three years. The cast also includes
Nike Releases New Air Jordan 9 Retro ‘Flint Grey and French Blue’ Sneakers: Here’s Where To Buy a Pair Online
Although Michael Jordan retired (for the first time) from the NBA a month earlier, Nike still released the NBA superstar’s signature basketball sneakers the Air Jordan 9 in Nov. 1993. Instead of spending his retirement at the golf course, Jordan joined the minor league team
‘The Moment’ Review: Charli xcx Is a Version of Herself in a Mockumentary That Plays It Straight…But Should Have Played It Smarter
"The Moment" simply doesn’t parse, either as satire or as mock drama.
India Launches $49 Million Chitrotpala Film City in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai presided over the foundation stone ceremony for Chitrotpala International Film City and Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre on Saturday, marking a significant infrastructure push for India’s central state to position itself as a
