Why Zendaya Botched Her Lines on First Day of ‘The Odyssey’ Filming: “My Mouth Was Just Frozen”
The actress plays Greek goddess Athena in filmmaker Christopher Nolan's latest film.
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Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass Whip It Good at the Hollywood Bowl, Returning After 59 Years for a Great Sugar Rush of a Show: Concert Review
The Hollywood Bowl was by no means a lonely bowl Sunday night, as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass returned to pack the storied venue for the first time in 59 years. The Brass’s Cahuenga Pass comeback came not a moment too soon, with the band leader proudly bragging about his
U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Eliminated From World Cup Competition in Loss to Belgium
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has been eliminated from World Cup competition in a hard 4-1 loss Monday evening to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the global soccer tournament. Belgium defeated the U.S. in a match held before a capacity crowd at Seattle Stadium. The game is
Robert Pattinson Compares ‘The Odyssey’ Character to Jacob in ‘Twilight’
The actor plays the primary antagonist Antinous in Christopher Nolan's epic action-fantasy film.
LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky is Buying ITV
Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a muted July 4th holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters” but a solid turnout for indie Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” And Variety‘s K.J. Yossman explains why
Television City and Orbital Studios Partner to Bring Virtual Production Studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District
Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to bring a new virtual production studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District. The new LED volume will be based at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Television City, and reflects Orbital’s steadfast commitment to providing best-in-class virtual
Amazon’s New ‘Tomb Raider’ Video Game Star on Becoming Lara Croft, Sophie Turner’s TV Series and the ‘Really, Really Big’ Adventure Coming in ‘Catalyst’
On the heels of a big launch for its new James Bond video game, “007 First Light,” and talks of another 007 film, Amazon is going all in on another classic British character with the upcoming debut of its “Tomb Raider” video game franchise and a live-action TV show. First up
‘Dutton Ranch’ Breakout Natalie Alyn Lind on Sobbing Over That Murder, Discovering Oreana’s Life-Changing News and Season 2 Plans
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the ninth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “El Padrino,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. In a series filled with beloved characters like Kelly Reilly’s Beth and Cole Hauser’s Rip, as well as acting legends like Annette Bening and
Zara Larsson Signs to RCA Records
Zara Larsson has left her decade-plus home at Epic Records and signed with RCA Records, Variety can confirm. Two sources tell Variety that the pop star has inked a new deal with RCA. The sources say that Larsson was entertaining offers from multiple labels but that Sony, which
Production Assistants on ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘Chicago Med’ Ratify Union Contract
Production assistants on “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” have voted to ratify their first union contract, as part of a broader unionization campaign for P.A.’s. The deal covers 26 employees at “Chicago Med” and 35 at “Chicago Fire,” both of which are produced by Universal
Sky’s ITV Deal Gives U.K. Producers Hope But U.S. TV Distribution Could See Adverse Ripple Effect
“ITV Studios is not for sale,” Carolyn McCall, boss of U.K. media conglomerate ITV, firmly told Variety three years ago. Despite persistent rumors the global production powerhouse was going to be snapped up – including potentially by Banijay or RedBird IMI – McCall has stayed
‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Open to Marvel Role, Met with ‘X-Men,’ ‘Heat 2’ Directors
The 'Obsession' breakout is considering her next moves: "I really want to prove 'Obsession' wasn’t just lightning in a bottle."
‘The Odyssey’ Comes Ashore: London Goes Wild for Christopher Nolan Epic at Star-Studded World Premiere
As a Trojan horse towered over Leicester Square, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson delighted screaming fans ahead of the world's first screening of Nolan's latest three-hour feat.
‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions: “Staggering … Nolan’s Biggest Film to Date”
Here's what those who just saw Christopher Nolan's epic are saying about the Universal film.
‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions Are Raves for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Astonishing’ Epic and ‘Flawless Filmmaking’: ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfection’
Christoper Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s epic a “staggering achievement” with “flawless filmmaking.” It appears Nolan has another huge hit on his hands. “A filmmaking
V/H/S Franchise Sets New Roy Lee and Steven Schneider-Produced Movie Based on SCP Foundation Universe (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie genre label Spooky Pictures and global film and television studio Image Nation Studios are partnering to produce “V/H/S: SCP.” The feature-length project is the latest installment in the long-running “V/H/S” found-footage horror franchise, and the first feature-length
Orbital Studios Moving to Television City Lot – Film News in Brief
Orbital Studios has relocated its LED walls to Television City, the former CBS studio on Los Angeles’ Fairfax Avenue. The virtual production company moved its headquarters from the L.A. Arts District to the historic lot once home to “The Carol Burnett Show” and “The Price Is
Julia Garner to Star in Apple TV True Crime Series ‘Guilty Creatures’ From Craig Gillespie, Stuart Zicherman
Julia Garner is attached to star in an Apple TV adaptation of the Mikita Brottman true crime book “Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida,” Variety has learned. The logline for the series states that it “delves into the psyche of a torrid romance and
‘House of the Dragon’: Emma D’Arcy on Rhaenyra’s ‘Paranoia’ Following That Daeron Swap and Returning to ‘Pure Targaryenism’ With Daemon
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Rhaenyra Targaryen has taken her (rightful, if you’re on the “Blacks” side) place on the Iron Throne and is now faced the realities of ruling — and cleaning
Ivan Ostrochovský Talks ‘Only Beautiful Things to Look At’ About Forced Sterilization – and Its U.S. Remake: ‘This Was Happening All Around the World’
Slovak director Ivan Ostrochovský is planning a U.S. remake of “Only Beautiful Things to Look At.” His latest drama, which premieres at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, is set in the 1980s and follows a doctor (Aňa Geislerová) who begins to question the forced sterilization of
Johnny Galecki Sets Acting Return as Tennessee Williams in Chicago Presentation of ‘Kowalski’ (EXCLUSIVE)
After taking a seven-year break from acting, “The Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki is set to portray renowned playwright Tennessee Williams in the Chicago stage presentation of “Kowalski,” Variety has learned exclusively. Colin Hanlon (“Modern Family”) is directing the new
Taylor Swift Prevails in Poet’s Plagiarism Lawsuit, as Florida Judge Dismisses Case With Prejudice
The wedding presents just keep on coming. Three days after Taylor Swift’s marriage to Travis Kelce, a federal judge dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit filed 14 months ago by a little-known Florida poet who claimed that the superstar copied phrases from her poems in more than a
‘The Odyssey’ World Premiere Sees Stars Including Zendaya, Matt Damon and More Praise Christopher Nolan’s Epic: ‘This Was His Magnum Opus’
“The Odyssey” has begun its grand voyage. Christopher Nolan’s major adaptation of Homer’s nearly 3,000 year-old Greek poem and arguably history’s most famous epic splashed down in London on Monday for its world premiere, the official launch of what many expect to become among
Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest’ Sets November Release Date, First Look (TV News Roundup)
The Muhammad Ali series “The Greatest” will premiere Wednesday, November 4 on Prime Video, with widow Lonnie Ali executive producing the first authorized scripted series about Ali’s life. Helming from showrunner Ben Watkins (“Cross”) and Michael B. Jordan’s banner Outlier
A New ‘Fourth Wing’ Strategy Board Game Features Exclusive Character Artwork and Fan-Selected Creative Elements
“Fourth Wing” fans can now test their dragon-riding skills off the page. Goliath Games has announced the launch of “Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader,” a new board game based on Rebecca Yarros’ blockbuster Empyrean series. The tabletop adaptation officially arrives July 15 —
YouTubers Help Feds Uncover $65 Million Elder Fraud Scheme as 30 Defendants Charged
More than 30 defendants have been charged in a $65 million multinational fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elders across the United States, with a little help from the YouTubers behind channels Scammer Payback and Trilogy Media. Scammer Payback host Pierogi, alongside
Lauren Bennett, ‘Party Rock Anthem’ Singer and G.R.L. Member, Dies at 37
Lauren Bennett, best known as a member of the groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L. and for her appearance on LMFAO’s 2011 smash “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37. Bennett’s fellow G.R.L. members announced her death on Instagram, releasing a joint statement. “Our hearts are
‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel: Vicky Krieps, George MacKay, Omar Sy Joining Margot Robbie (Exclusive)
Bradley Cooper is directing the prequel for Warner Bros. and also starring.
‘Succession’ Duo Peter Friedman and David Rasche Reunite in Short Film ‘Elderwood’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Succession” duo Peter Friedman and David Rasche, who played Logan Roy loyalists Frank Vernon and Karl Muller on the HBO drama, reunite in the upcoming short “Elderwood.” From director Luke Gardiner, the 15-minute film also stars Laura Esterman (“Addams Family Values,” “I Know
Adam Sandler Told Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce While Officiating Their Wedding: ‘Kiss Every Chance You Have. Every Day’
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid revealed to CNN that Adam Sandler’s officiant speech to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during their July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden included the touching advice: “Kiss every chance you have. Every day. Whether you’re going to bed or
Oscar Winner Juan de Dios Larraín Says Sundance Should Follow Karlovy Vary’s Lead and Become a Distribution Platform
Speaking at KVIFF Industry Days, the Chilean producer behind direct-to-audience platform Pijama (along with brother Pablo Larraín) argued that festivals can no longer just launch films — they need to help them find audiences, too.
‘Robert Richardson: The White Devil’ Review: Candid Documentary Turns the Camera on a Cinematography Legend
Among the various talking heads in “Robert Richardson: The White Devil” — a simultaneously awestruck and cheerfully confrontational documentary about the celebrated American cinematographer — are the three big dogs essential to any discussion of his work: Martin Scorsese,
Charli xcx to Stage ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album-Listening Sessions in 25 Cities Across the Globe
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Johnny Knoxville Comedy ‘Tiny Fugitives’ From Producer Seth Rogen Sets Fall Release (Exclusive)
Inaugural Entertainment has landed domestic rights to writer-director Michael Lewen's feature about chaos at summer camp.
Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar Netflix Series Casts Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, Diane Guerrero in Lead Roles
Netflix’s “Myron Bolitar” drama series has cast its three lead roles. Variety has learned that Colin Woodell will star in the title role alongside KJ Apa as Win Lockwood and Diane Guerrero as Esperanza Diaz. Netflix originally announced the series pickup in May as part of their
Karlovy Vary: Czech Director Pitches Rolling Stones Comedy About Legendary 1990 Prague Concert
Tomáš Hodan's 'The Stones Are Rolling to Prague' tells the true story of four friends who — on a mission from Václav Havel — pulled off the impossible just months after the Velvet Revolution.
AI “Actor” Tilly Norwood to Make Feature Debut in Coming-of-Age Movie ‘Misaligned’
The film is described as a "hybrid production," with traditional film and TV professionals working alongside trained AI specialists.
World Cup Delivers Huge Viewership and Pop Culture Sizzle for Fox, Telemundo and Peacock
The FIFA World Cup tournament barreled into North America this year amid a tide of nativism, political polarization in the U.S. and the usual uncertainty over how well the quadrennial men’s soccer championship would play with American sports fans — especially as this year’s
Zendaya Was So Cold on First Day of ‘The Odyssey’ Filming That Her ‘Mouth Was Frozen’ and She Couldn’t Say Her Lines; Nolan Calls Her ‘Always Perfect’
Zendaya was in Iceland on the first day of filming her scenes for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and could not open her mouth to say her dialogue because of the freezing conditions. As if acting in her first Nolan movie wasn’t “nerve-racking” enough, the Emmy winner had to
Moritz de Hadeln, Former Berlinale and Venice Film Festival Chief, Dies at 85
Moritz de Hadeln, the Switzerland-based festival director known for heading the Locarno Film Festival, the Berlinale, and the Venice Film Festival, died on Saturday at a hospital in Nyon, Switzerland, Variety has confirmed. He was 85. Born in 1940 in Exeter, England, de Hadeln
Carter De Haven III, Producer of ‘Hoosiers,’ Dies at 94
Gloria DeHaven’s nephew also shepherded ‘Ulzana’s Raid’ and ‘The Outfit,’ did three films with John Huston and hired Harrison Ford for his first movie.
Sarajevo’s CineLink Reveals Lineups of Co-Production Market and Drama Sections, Partners With Cannes’ Critics’ Week
CineLink, the industry program of Sarajevo Film Festival, has completed the lineups for the Co-Production Market and CineLink Drama sections. It has also announced a new €10,000 ($11,400) award and a partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The final selections comprise 16
Moritz de Hadeln, Swiss Director Known as “Mr. Film Festival,” Dies at 85
He was best known for his stints in charge of Locarno, Berlin and Venice, where he ushered the likes of 'Rain Man' and 'Magnolia' into the world.
25 Hottest Soccer Stars at the 2026 World Cup: Rodrigo De Paul, Jude Bellingham, Christian Pulisic and More
Despite the worst efforts of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, an embarrassing figure who pals around with Putin, flies across the world on a jet provided by Qatar (just like Trump!), gifted Trump a “FIFA Peace Prize” for reasons unknown, and is reported to have rescinded a red
Xbox to Cut Up to 3,200 Staffers, About 20% of Headcount, in ‘Most Significant Restructure’ in Company’s History
Xbox is set to reduce its workforce by up to 3,200 employees — or 20% of total staff — over the next year in what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft division’s history. Following weeks of speculation about a planned “reset,” the Xbox
‘The Black Demon: Atlantis’: The Making of a Shark Thriller at 8,600 Feet Above Sea Level in Colombia
When the producers of shark thriller “The Black Demon” decided to make a sequel, making it in Colombia was a no-brainer. Mucho Mas Media, led by Javier Chapa, had already shot three other movies in the country with local production company Jaguar Bite. The first pic they shot
TV’s ‘Fall of Rome’ Broken Down by Scott Free’s David W. Zucker, Talking With ‘Wednesday’ Exec Producer Steve Stark at Italian Global Series Fest
The global immediacy of TV and some not so welcome knock-on effects proved the focus of one of the biggest panels at this year’s Italian Global Series, featuring David W. Zucker, chief creative officer at Scott Free, and Steve Stark, chairman and executive producer at Toluca
Tilly Norwood to Lead New Movie ‘Misaligned,’ Marking Feature Debut for AI ‘Actor’
Tilly Norwood, the AI “actor” who sparked a frenzy of anger in Hollywood and across the wider industry in late 2025, is set to front her first feature film. “Misaligned,” announced by Particle 6, the AI-focussed studio behind Norwood, is described as a comedy-drama telling a
Lauryn Ajufo to Lead Revival of Michaela Coel’s Landmark Debut Play ‘Chewing Gum Dreams’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Lauryn Ajufo, the British actress who landed a British Independent Film Award nomination for “Boiling Point,” is set to step into the role that first launched Michaela Coel’s career in an upcoming revival of Coel’s landmark semi-autobiographical one-woman debut play. “Chewing
Ali Fazal on Guddu Pandit’s Return in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie,’ the Haunting World of ‘Raakh’ and Refusing to Be Typecast
Ali Fazal has spent a decade and a half deliberately refusing to sit still. He credits his mother for it. Bombarded with world cinema from an early age, he came out of college convinced the industry was bigger than what he’d been shown, and he built a career designed to prove
