‘Fortnite Festival’ Sets Gorillaz as Headliners for Season 10
The tenth season of “Fortnite Festival” launches in “Fortnite” Aug. 26 with the band Gorillaz set as the headlining musical artist for the in-game event, “Fortnite” maker Epic Games…
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Wynton Marsalis to Premiere New Work, ‘Afro!,’ to Open Jazz at Lincoln Center’s ‘Mother Africa’ Season, Followed by Tour
Jazz at Lincoln Center will launch its “Mother Africa” season with the world premiere of “Afro!,” a new commission by managing and artistic director — and jazz legend — Wynton Marsalis, on…
Netflix Sets Opening Dates for Permanent Entertainment and Shopping Venues in Philadelphia, Dallas
Netflix has set the opening dates for its much-hyped, 100,000-square-foot permanent entertainment and shopping destinations in Philadelphia and Dallas. Dubbed “Netflix House” locations,…
John Leguizamo Says He Felt ‘Humiliated’ Starring as Latino Gunman in ‘Regarding Henry’ and Likens 1990s Hollywood to Jim Crow Era
John Leguizamo opened up about some early career setbacks in Hollywood during a recent appearance on the podcast Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade. Reminiscing about Mike…
Francis Ford Coppola Set to Honor Warner Herzog During Venice Film Festival Opening Ceremony
Francis Ford Coppola has been recruited by the Venice Film Festival to deliver the so-called “Laudatio” speech honoring Werner Herzog during the event’s opening ceremony. As previously…
Venice-Bound ‘Hijra,’ a Tale of Saudi Women From Different Generations, Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Saudi writer-director Shahad Ameen returns to the Venice Film Festival with “Hijra,” which has its world premiere in the Spotlight section. Her debut “Scales” also premiered in Venice and…
Shu Qi’s Directorial Debut ‘Girl’ Unveils First Clip Ahead of Venice Competition (EXCLUSIVE)
Shu Qi‘s highly anticipated directorial debut “Girl” has released its first footage, offering a glimpse into the intimate Taiwanese drama that will compete at the upcoming 82nd Venice Film…
‘John Wick’ Action Maestro J.J. Perry Brings Hollywood Heat to Yash’s ‘Toxic’ With All-Indian Stunt Squad: ‘We’re Here to Push Boundaries Together’ (EXCLUSIVE)
While most productions would batten down the hatches during Mumbai’s punishing monsoon season, the makers of “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups” are doing the opposite — leaning into the…
Tamannaah Bhatia, Diana Penty and Karan Johar’s ‘Do You Wanna Partner’ Sets September Prime Video Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Karan Johar‘s Dharmatic Entertainment has set a September bow for “Do You Wanna Partner,” a comedy-drama series starring Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty as entrepreneurial best friends…
‘Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler and Artist Mary Corse to Be Honored at LACMA Art+Film
“Sinners” director Ryan Coogler and artist Mary Corse will be honored at this year’s LACMA Art+Film Gala. “Mary Corse has continually expanded the possibilities of painting in her…
As U.S. Open Kicks Off, Wilson Unveils New Athlete and New York-Inspired Tennis Rackets
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The world’s top tennis players are in Flushing…
10 Best Horror Shows for Non-Horror Fans, Ranked
Horror often gets a reputation for jump scares, gore, and relentless tension, which can understandably be intimidating for many viewers. But what if you want the thrill and intrigue of the…
These Stadium-Approved Clear Bags Will Get You Through Security With Ease
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Football season is here and if you’re heading to…
24 Years Ago, Tom Hardy Made His Film Debut in This Ridley Scott War Movie
It’s always a trip to rewind through an actor’s early credits – those blink-and-you-miss-it roles, the baby-faced cameos that tease a glimmer of what’s to come. But it’s especially…
Liam Neeson Teams With an Avenger in This Divisive 55% RT Thriller With a New Streaming Home
In 2017, Liam Neeson admitted to Sky News that retirement from action films might finally be calling his name. “I'm like: ‘Guys, I'm sixty-f—ing-five.’ Audiences are eventually going to…
‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Review: A Screenwriter Pursues Her Own Story In a Beguiling Japanese Diptych
Three years ago, Japanese director Shô Miyake enjoyed an arthouse breakthrough with his gorgeous, unconventionally delicate boxing movie “Small, Slow But Steady”; two features later, that…
Kumail Nanjiani Signed on for Six Marvel Movies Before ‘Eternals’: I Thought It Was ‘My Job for the Next 10 Years’ but ‘None of That Happened’
Kumail Nanjiani says that he signed on for six Marvel movies when he was cast as the superhero Kingo in Marvel Studios’ “Eternals,” but that the film’s critical and commercial…
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Before 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth,' One of Quentin Tarantino's Only Horror Movies Is Now Streaming
The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's 2019 hit Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, is now in production. However, this time David Fincher is directing Tarantino's…
How Benjamin and Jodie Caron Went from Playing Business in Their Childhood Home to Launching Square Eyed Pictures
Growing up above their parent’s pub in the West Midlands, England, Benjamin and Jodie Caron would bustle around the office pretending to oversee a business. “I can’t remember what we were…
Jerry Adler, Hesh Rabkin on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 96
Jerry Adler, a former Broadway producer and manager who turned to acting in his sixties and became known to audiences as Hesh Rabkin on “The Sopranos,” died Saturday. He was 96. Adler’s…
Box Office: ‘Weapons’ Crossing $200 Million, ‘Materialists’ Hits $85 Million Globally
“Weapons” is imminently crossing the $200 million mark at the global box office with ticket sales for the R-rated horror film at $199.4 million to date. Over the weekend, “Weapons”…
The 10 Most Controversial Episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,' Ranked
It’s the show about Long Island's favorite family, Everybody Loves Raymond. Husband and wife Ray (Ray Romano) and Debra Barone (Patricia Heaton) have got it all covered: a stable income, a…
Box Office: Netflix’s ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Leads With Estimated $18 Million Debut, ‘Weapons’ Stays Strong With $15.6 Million
In a box office twist, a film from the theatrical-averse Netflix appears to be No. 1 on North American charts. “Kpop Demon Hunters,” a singalong version of the hit animated musical, is…
The 10 Greatest 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Episodes of the Last 5 Years, Ranked
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphiahas just celebrated its 20th anniversary and wrapped up its 17th season. Season 17 of the longest-running live-action sitcom saw The Gang getting up to…