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BAFTA Film Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads Longlists, Ahead of ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sinners’
Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet's ping-pong caper 'Marty Supreme' is right behind them, as the Brits weigh in on the 2026 awards race.
BAFTA Awards Longlists: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads With Record 16 Nods, ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sinners’ Follow With 14 Each
“One Battle After Another” has further strengthened its long-touted position as the movie to beat this awards season, landing atop the lineup of longlisted titles following the first round of voting for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic, scathing and
X Limits AI Image Editing to Paid Users After Grok Deepfake Controversy Spurs U.K. Ban Threat
Elon Musk’s X has moved image editing features in its Grok AI chatbot behind a paywall following widespread condemnation over the tool’s use in creating non-consensual sexual deepfakes, while the British government has called on regulators to consider banning the platform
AI Impact Drama ‘Humans in the Loop’ Adds Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Batra, Shaunak Sen as Executive Producers in Oscar Push (EXCLUSIVE)
Three major international talents hailing from Indian cinema have thrown their weight behind “Humans in the Loop” during its awards season push. Actor Shabana Azmi alongside directors Ritesh Batra and Shaunak Sen have taken executive producer roles on the feature, which is
Conan O’Brien Says Donald Trump Has Been Bad for Comedy
"I think you've now put down your best weapon, which is being funny, and you've exchanged it for anger"
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Star Ludi Lin Joins ‘Comedy InvAsian III’ Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
“Mortal Kombat II” actor Ludi Lin is joining the cast of “Comedy InvAsian III,” alongside comedians Juno Men, Erik Escobar, Trevor Jang, Michelle MaliZaki, Shivaan Nadan, Kitty Pine and Vanja Renee. The third season of the AAPI stand-up comedy showcase comes from
New Projects by Renowned Palestinian Filmmaker Suha Arraf and Oscar-Nominated Nebojša Slijepčević Selected for Göteborg’s Nordic Gateway Competition (EXCLUSIVE)
“Two Little Nightmares,” directed by Oscar-nominated Croatian filmmaker Nebojša Slijepčević (“The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent”), and “Chentian,” by renowned Palestinian screenwriter Suha Arraf (“Villa Touma”), are amongst the six films selected in competition at the
Berlin Golden Bear Prizewinner Dag Johan Haugerud and ‘Sami Blood’ Director Amanda Kernell Present Projects at Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
The 27th edition of the Göteborg Festival’s Nordic Film Market, taking place over Jan. 28 – 30, is readying for a starry edition, welcoming new projects by “Sami Blood” director Amanda Kernell (“Brace Your Heart”), Ulaa Salim (“Candy Kings”) and “Quisling” helmer Erik Poppe
Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor’s Bejoy Nambiar Thriller ‘Tu Yaa Main’ Unveils Teaser Ahead of Valentine’s Release (EXCLUSIVE)
The makers of Indian filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar’s survival thriller “Tu Yaa Main” have unveiled the film’s teaser, offering audiences their first glimpse at the edge-of-the-seat drama starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, set for a Valentine’s Day-adjacent release on Friday,
Robbie G.K. on ‘Heated Rivalry’ Impact on the NHL and Miley Cyrus Contributing Music to Season 2: ‘I Was Absolutely a “Hannah Montana” Fan’
“Heated Rivalry” star Robbie G.K. is speaking out about the show’s possible impact on professional hockey. “I certainly hope so,” he told me Wednesday at “The Pitt” Season 2 premiere in Los Angeles. “I think that big organizations like that, sports organizations — we’ve seen
‘A Concert for Altadena’ Raises $450K for Community Rebuilding, and Raises Spirits With Dawes, Brandon Flowers, Brad Paisley and Other Performers
Backstage at the benefit that took place Wednesday night under the name A Concert for Altadena, star and co-organizer Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes was talking about how he came close to thinking it was not necessarily vital to hold the concert exactly on the first anniversary of
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Gwyneth Paltrow on ‘Marty Supreme,’ Goop and Being Such a Polarizing Person
The 'Shakespeare in Love' Oscar winner, who came out of retirement from acting to star opposite Timothée Chalamet in Josh Safdie's dramedy, opens up about her life, movies and how Hollywood has changed.
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Park Chan-wook on ‘No Other Choice,’ Vengeance and Possibility of Having a Film Oscar-Nominated for First Time
The Korean master filmmaker also discusses Hitchcock, 'Oldboy,' video games, cartoons and more.
‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ Takes Top Prize at Cinema Eye Honors
Ryan White’s “Come See Me in the Good Light” won top honors at the 19th annual Cinema Eye Honors in New York on Thursday. The documentary, which profiles poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing Gibson’s cancer journey, won prizes for outstanding nonfiction feature, original
John Mulaney Postpones Minneapolis Shows After ICE Shooting: ‘The Situation Is So Unsafe’
Comedian John Mulaney has decided to postpone his shows in Minneapolis scheduled for this weekend in the light of Wednesday’s shooting by an ICE officer. The city has seen large demonstrations after an ICE officer shot and killed a local mother and poet, Renee Nicole Good,
Noah Wyle and ‘The Pitt’ Team on Langdon’s Uphill Battle, Adding a New Boss and Robby’s Sabbatical: He ‘Can’t Pretend He Doesn’t Have a Problem Anymore’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Season 2 premiere of “The Pitt,” now streaming on HBO Max. The first season of “The Pitt” took off in a way that nobody expected — but the daunting question then became how to top it in Season 2. Luckily, its star and
How Racist Online Bullying Impacted ‘Harry Potter’ Star After Her Casting as a Child
"Being in the spotlight from that age, when you’re already insecure, was difficult, to say the least," Katie Leung said of being cast as Cho Chang in the blockbuster franchise.
‘The Traitors’ Season 4 Introduces a Diabolical New Twist to the Game: A Secret Traitor
The Secret Traitor is forced to work alone, risking the lives of their fellow Traitors if one wrong move is made
Helen Mirren Thanks Golden Globes for ‘Two Large Balls — Which As You Can Imagine, Really Helped Me in My Career’
Dame Helen Mirren was honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award during “Golden Eve” on Thursday evening, a kickoff show to Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony. Harrison Ford served as the presenter for the honor, a perfect selection due to their longstanding relationship.
‘Sirât’ Composer Kangding Ray on How Synths Helped Craft the Film’s Techno Score and Create Desert Sounds
Oliver Laxe’s “Sirât” is both ambitious and radical, according to the film’s composer and musician Kangding Ray. “Sirât” is Oscar shortlisted across numerous categories, including casting, cinematography, international feature, sound and original score. The film follows Luis
‘Bug’ Broadway Review: Carrie Coon’s Gutting Performance Elevates This Horror Thriller
Thirty years after it initially debuted in London, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts’ “Bug” is finally getting its Broadway bow. Directed by Obie Award winner David Cormer, the disturbing psychological horror thriller is an intense and unnerving examination of
Carol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence Share ‘Palm Royale’ Secrets, From the Origin Story of Norma’s Signature Turban Look to Lotte’s Curious Accent
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Maxine Hears a Confession,” the Jan. 7 episode of “Palm Royale,” now streaming on Apple TV. Through two seasons, and 18 episodes of “Palm Royale,” the single lie that brought years of cheating, stealing, marriages of convenience
Sarah Jessica Parker Has Emotional ‘Sex and the City’ Reunion While Accepting Golden Globe Prize, Quips She Has a ‘Permanent Residency’ at HBO
It was a “Sex and the City” celebration when Sarah Jessica Parker was honored with the Carol Burnett Award during “Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker,” which aired on Thursday night on CBS. In addition to her husband and children, Parker was
Hollywood Unions Pencil in Bargaining Dates as AI and Health Funding Issues Loom
The Hollywood unions are penciling in bargaining dates for the coming months, as they prepare to negotiate with the studios about thorny issues like artificial intelligence and health coverage. SAG-AFTRA told members last month that its negotiators will sit down with the
Fetty Wap Released From Prison Early After Serving Three Years in Drug Trafficking Case
Fetty Wap has been released from prison after serving three years of a six-year sentence, his rep tells Variety. The rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, also confirmed on social media that he was freed from incarceration. “Home,” he wrote on Instagram Stories.
‘Train Dreams’: Music Video for Nick Cave’s Theme Song Features Unseen Footage From Film’s Shoot (Exclusive)
Director Clint Bentley explains the origins of the song that Cave co-wrote with composer Bryce Dessner for the Netflix feature: "It surpassed anything I felt like it might be."
John Cunningham, Veteran Broadway Actor, Dies at 93
He made it to the Great White Way 15 times and worked in films including ‘Mystic Pizza’ and ‘In & Out,’ where he helped Kevin Kline “be a man.”
‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Review: Undemanding Netflix Romcom Coasts on the Charms of Emily Bader and Tom Blyth
New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry is happy to own her reputation as a merchant of breezy, disposable beach reads, to the point that her first adult novel was plainly titled “Beach Read.” The first film adaptation of a Henry title to reach the screen, beating at
Conan O’Brien Criticizes Comedians Who Are Too Serious and Only Want to Say ‘F— Trump’: ‘If You’re Just Angry, You’ve Lost Your Best Tool’
Conan O’Brien recently took part in a nearly hour-long discussion with Oxford Union and criticized comedians whose material have become dominated with serious, anti-Trump commentary. The former late night host said Trump is not good for comedy at large because “comedy needs a
Lost in Translation: Guilds Ignored Global Cinema’s Banner Year – Will the Oscars Correct It?
There is a quiet contradiction bubbling up this Oscar season, but you might need subtitles to understand it. Coming off nominations for The Actor Awards and Directors Guild of America, social media and industry voices are becoming vocal about the fact that despite a banner year
‘Tangled’: Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play Villain Mother Gothel
The negotiations come on the heels of the studio finding the youthful leads of its live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated hit.
Kat Dennings Says Marvel ‘Did Scan Me. They Could Put Me in Anything They Want at This Point. I’m in the System’
Kat Dennings told Entertainment Tonight on the set of her ABC sitcom “Shifting Gears” that Marvel scanned her so that her likeness can be used in future projects. Dennings has been a part of the MCU since debuting as Darcy Lewis in 2011’s “Thor.” She also appeared in “Thor: The
Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against UMG Over Master Recording Ownership Dismissed by Judge
Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group over control over their master recordings, including hits like 1987’s “Push It,” has been dismissed by a New York judge. Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, who constituted Salt-N-Pepa before DJ Spinderella joined,
‘Tangled’: Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play Mother Gothel in Disney’s Live-Action Movie
Kathryn Hahn isn’t quite done being a Disney villain. Variety has confirmed the “Agatha All Along” star is eyeing a leading role in the studio’s live-action “Tangled” film, in the role of baddie Mother Gothel. While Hahn is only in talks, she would join the previously reported
Hybe America Names Ethiopia Habtemariam President of Music
Hybe America has named former Motown and Universal Publishing top exec Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music, effective immediately. She will be based in Los Angeles and Atlanta. According to the announcement, in the role, Habtemariam will help advance the company’s
‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Star Sarah Catherine Hook on Making Her Rom-Com Debut After ‘White Lotus’: ‘Crying and Screaming Are the Number One Things on My Resume’
While Sarah Catherine Hook might be best known for starring in high-stakes dramas and supernatural horrors, her latest turn in “People We Meet on Vacation” saw the star step into a new type of movie: a romantic comedy. “I’m so happy to be here, to be a mellow girl on screen,
Former Warner Bros., Showtime Exec Johanna Fuentes Joins HYBE America as Head of Communications and PR (EXCLUSIVE)
HYBE’s about to get hype: PR vet Johanna Fuentes has joined HYBE America as executive VP and head of communications and public relations. In the newly created role, she’ll handle all internal and external communications for HYBE across North and South America. Fuentes has most
Sony’s Katie Anderson Named Acquisitions Head at Black Bear
Katie Anderson has been named executive vice president of acquisitions at upsizing indie label Black Bear. Coming from her role as VP at Sony Pictures, Anderson joins newly-minted Black Bear president and former CAA indie sales whiz Ben Kramer at the shop. She will service the
Buffalo 8 Nabs North American Distribution Rights to Edgar Allan Poe Adaptation ‘The Raven’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Buffalo 8 has acquired the North American distribution rights to “The Raven,” a gothic horror thriller adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s narrative poems “The Raven” and “Annabel Lee.” The film is set in a dark and shadowy 1940s-inspired world, following a grieving man’s descent
Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista Are Bickering Brothers Who Battle the Yakuza in ‘Wrecking Crew’ Trailer
Ángel Manuel Soto's action-comedy film debuts on Prime Video later this month.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Requested Trump Pardon, but President Is ‘Not Considering’ It
Sean “Diddy” Combs wrote a letter to President Trump requesting a pardon, the president told the New York Times during a two-hour interview with the publication published Thursday. However, the president is not considering granting the request, according to the publication.
LISTEN: Cover Story — How Jodie Foster Made Peace With Fame, Family and Pursuing Her Artistic Passions; Sarah Jessica Parker on ‘Sex and the City’ Future
On today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario discusses his revelatory profile of Jodie Foster, published in Variety‘s Jan. 7 print magazine and online. And Marc Malkin has a Just for Variety Red Carpet Rundown from
‘Stranger Things’ Doc Director on Filming the Discussion About Demogorgons in the Final Battle and That Ambiguous Ending: ‘That’s the Reaction the Duffer Brothers Wanted’ (EXCLUSIVE)
When Martina Radwan, the director of the documentary “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5,” first met with Matt and Ross Duffer, the show’s creators, she told them that yes, she would want to celebrate the series by showing how the final season was made. But she
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter Lead iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Nominees
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter lead the nominations for the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, taking place on March 26 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Swift leads the pack with nine nominations, including song of the year for “The Fate of Ophelia,” artist of the year
The Most Anticipated Albums of 2026
The waiting is the hardest part, when it comes to some recording artists. And if a lot of them come through on their promises, threats or hints of delivering new material in 2026, it will be like a pop drought ending. Bruno Mars has announced his first album in more than eight
Josh Safdie and Chloé Zhao on Casting Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme,’ That Powerful ‘Hamnet’ Ending and Why ‘Happiness Is a Very Sad Thing’
On the surface, Chloé Zhao and Josh Safdie are not similar filmmakers. But together, in a one-on-one conversation, the directors bond over the importance of achieving a frequency while on set — whether that’s the contemplative hum of 300 extras meditating outside a replica of
Billy Crudup, William H. Macy and ‘Sinners’ Scene Stealer Aadyn Encalarde Prove There Are No Small Parts
“There are no small parts, only small actors” is a phrase often attributed to Konstantin Stanislavski, meant to emphasize how much every role matters. But William H. Macy says there is a follow-up to that rule. “There are no small roles. There are, however, larger roles,” Macy
Mickey Rourke and Alec Baldwin — Among Other Troubled Stars — Spoof Themselves in ‘National Lampoon’s Hollywood Hustle’ (Exclusive)
The 'Wrestler' actor’s very real eviction saga lends the satire an edge even the filmmakers could not have scripted.