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‘The Rookie’ Spinoff in Early Development at ABC

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Digitoonz, Citrus Ink Studios Launch DGX, a New VFX, Animation and Gaming Hub in Noida, India

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‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’: How Shaboozey Improvised the Year’s Biggest Hit, Which Even Caught Beyoncé’s Attention

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Kathy McGee to Receive WGA East’s 2025 Richard B. Jablow Award

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Cynthia Erivo to Receive Variety’s Creative Impact in Acting Award at 2025 Palm Springs Film Festival

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The Best Gifts for Book Lovers: From Kindles to Weighted Blankets

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Disney+’s ‘Out of My Mind,’ Bleecker Street’s ‘Ezra’ Among Honorees for Authentic Portrayals of Disabled Communities

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Bungalow Media Chief Robert Friedman on True Crime Programming, Media Consolidation and His New Show About Hawaiian Tropic Founder Ron Rice

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10 Michelin Star-Worthy Gifts for Foodies: From an Ooni Pizza Oven to Personalized Aprons

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Paul Walter Hauser Gives His Own Movie 3.5 Stars on Letterboxd: ‘What’s Wrong With Giving an Honest Rating?’

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Patty Jenkins Boards Michael Gandolfini-Starring Short ‘Tea’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

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Country Superstar Lainey Wilson on Wanting to Be Not Just an Entertainer but a Storyteller — and With ‘Stories That Outlive Me’

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Jessica Chastain and ‘Oppenheimer’ Producer Charles Roven Celebrated at 2024 American Cinematheque Awards

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Netflix Launches ‘Fresh Perspectives: Short Film’ Collection (EXCLUSIVE)

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Hollywood’s Israel Divide Intensifies: Susan Sarandon, Roger Waters and More Speak Out on Boycotts, Blacklists and Secret Dossiers

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Sony Pictures International Buys Global Remake Rights to Newen Content’s French Comedy ‘Family Therapy’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Keira Knightley Was ‘Stalked by Men’ Amid ‘Pirates’ Fame and Told It’s ‘What You Deserve’ and ‘You Wanted This’: ‘It Was Rape Speak’ and ‘Gaslighting’

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50 Cent to Curate Free Action Channel on Roku

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The Scariest Horror Films of 2024 Reflected Women’s Real-Life Terror After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned: ‘You Can Revolt in Your Own Unique Way’

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‘Shaking It Up: The Life & Times of Liz Carpenter’ About Pioneering White House Aide to Premiere on Public TV in March (EXCLUSIVE)

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Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Cynthia Erivo and Ryan Reynolds Set for Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’ Season 21: Full Lineup

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‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Documentary Sets 2025 Release Date

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Carrie Underwood to Headline 2025 ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ With Host Ryan Seacrest on ABC

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Did Jamie Foxx Almost Die? Actor Is Ready to Explain His Medical Emergency in Netflix Special Trailer

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‘1923’ Season 2 Sets February Premiere and Debuts Action-Packed First Footage: ‘Our Way of Life Is Under Attack’

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Aaron Hernandez Special to Kick Off New Season of ID’s ‘Murder Under the Friday Night Lights’ as President Says Network Is ‘Going Toe-to-Toe’ With Streamers for True Crime Content

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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Trailer: Nicola Coughlan Joins Ncuti Gatwa for a Dinosaur-Themed Adventure

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Lina Soualem on Transitioning From Docs to Feature Filmmaking With Drama ‘Alicante’ That Will Star Her Sister Mouna Soualem

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‘Creature Commandos’ Is a Strong Start to James Gunn’s DCU: TV Review

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Marc Burstein, Top Producer of ABC News Special Reports, Plans to Retire

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‘The Day of the Jackal’ Producer Didn’t Want to Do a Reboot Because He Loved the Original Movie, but Then the ‘Business Imperative Took Over’

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Nielsen, TikTok Strike Measurement Pact

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‘The Silent Village’ Wins Big as Indonesia’s JAFF Market Closes

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Keira Knightley Intrigues in Netflix’s Potent Spy Thriller ‘Black Doves’: TV Review

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Stephen King Series ‘The Institute’ Gets First Look From MGM+ as Director Jack Bender Explains Casting Older Than the Book: ‘We Didn’t Want It to Be a Sadistic Experience’

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Emily Blunt Talks About Reuniting With Dwayne Johnson in ‘Smashing Machine’: ‘He Is Unrecognizable in This Film’

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BBC Drama Boss Says It’s Become ‘Tricky’ to Find U.S. Co-Pro Partners, Now Looking to Europe: ‘We Can’t Afford to Fully Fund Shows’

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Max Boards Two New Original Series in France, Sets Spring Launch in Turkey

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Caleb Azumah Nelson to Write and Direct BBC Adaptation of His Debut Novel ‘Open Water’

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Cities of São Paulo, Montevideo Clinch Pioneering Framework Deal

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Aria Covamonas’ Buzzy Animated Feature Debut ‘The Great History of Western Philosophy’ Acquired by Miyu Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

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Latido Acquires Eva Libertad’s ‘Sorda,’ Adapted From the Director’s 2023 Goya-Nominated Short (EXCLUSIVE)

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Outsider Pictures Scoops U.S. Rights to Scandi Dramas ‘Stormskerry Maja,’ ‘The Missile,’ Plots Spring Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE)

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Chile’s Alfredo Castro, Paulina Garcia and Luis Gnecco Join Voice Cast of Animated Feature ‘Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Berlin Film Festival to Open With Tom Tykwer’s ‘The Light’ Starring Lars Eidinger

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Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle and Kerry Washington Salute Tyler Perry at Paley Honors Tribute Gala: ‘A Giant Among Men’

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Book Sells a Reported 814,000 Copies in Two Days

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Triptii Dimri Tops IMDb’s 2024 Most Popular Indian Stars List (EXCLUSIVE)

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