‘The Hunger Games: On Stage’ Sets October Premiere in London
May the odds be ever in your favor this October. The first-ever live stage adaptation of “The Hunger Games” will begin performances on Oct. 20 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a…
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Hong Sangsoo’s ‘What Does That Nature Say to You’ Lands Distribution Deals Across Multiple Territories
FESTIVAL FAVORITE Korean auteur Hong Sangsoo‘s latest Berlinale competition entry “What Does That Nature Say to You” has secured distribution deals across multiple territories, Seoul-based…
Francis Ford Coppola Leads Tributes to Gene Hackman After Oscar Winner Found Dead Alongside Wife: ‘Inspiring and Magnificent in His Work and Complexity’
Francis Ford Coppola has paid tribute to his “The Conversation” star Gene Hackman after he was found dead at 95 alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday. “The…
Gene Hackman’s Career in Photos: From ‘The French Connection’ to ‘Superman’ and More
Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a…
Kate Hudson Basketball Sitcom ‘Running Point’ Is an Easy Layup, But Could Work on Its Long Game: TV Review
Peak TV may technically be in the past, but its specter still lingers. How else do you get two flashy, star-studded TV shows about the Los Angeles Lakers in the span of three years? The…
Baweja Studios, House of Talkies Ink Three-Project Pact at Mip London (EXCLUSIVE)
Harman Baweja‘s Baweja Studios has partnered with Sidharth Jain‘s House of Talkies in a three-project deal announced at Mip London. The collaboration brings together two Indian production…
25 Best 'BoJack Horseman' Episodes, Ranked According to IMDb
It's pretty hard to find anyone these days who hasn't already watched and experienced the emotional rollercoaster ride that is the hit animated Netflix show, BoJack Horseman, with it…
The 17 Best Medical K-Dramas, Ranked
More and more people are discovering how Korea has an incredible range of shows for TV. Aptly named K-dramas, these shows highlight Korean culture and introduce to audiences some of the…
Storm Reid Says Leaving ‘Euphoria’ Is ‘Bittersweet’ but Zendaya Is ‘My Sister for Life’: ‘I’m Sure We’ll Work Together Again’
Storm Reid is not returning to “Euphoria” for Season 3 but there’s certainly no hard feelings between her an Zendaya. “That’s my sister before ‘Euphoria’ and after,” Reid told me Tuesday…
Blake Lively Shares Tribute to ‘Gossip Girl’ Costar Michelle Trachtenberg: ‘May Her Work and Her Huge Heart be Remembered’
Blake Lively took to her Instagram Stories Wednesday evening to share a lengthy tribute to her “Gossip Girl” costar Michelle Trachtenberg. “This is the first day I met Michelle,” Lively…
‘Last Breath’ Review: Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu in a True-Life Undersea Rescue Thriller That Takes You Down and Lifts You Up
There’s a certain kind of true-life logistical rescue drama — Ron Howard’s “Apollo 13” is the granddaddy of them — that makes you realize how larded with theatrical devices most movies…
‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Sets 20th Anniversary Theatrical Release
“Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” is returning to theaters for its 20th anniversary, starting April 25. For the re-release event, graphic artist Matt Ferguson has created a new poster to…
Elon Musk Would Go on ‘The Daily Show’ After Jon Stewart’s DOGE Takedown If Episode ‘Airs Unedited’; The Show Accepts: ‘We’d Be Delighted’
Elon Musk could soon be sitting opposite Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show.” After Stewart lambasted Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency during Monday night’s “Daily Show” broadcast,…
California Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Enhance Film and TV Tax Credit
California lawmakers plan to make the state’s film and TV incentive more lucrative for individual productions, while doubling the overall size of the program. At a press conference on…
Paramount Is Rolling Back DEI Initiatives to Comply With Trump Mandates
Paramount Global — as it seeks approval from the FCC to close its deal with Skydance Media and amid a pending lawsuit filed by President Trump against CBS News — told employees that it…
Oscars: Queen Latifah to Perform Quincy Jones Tribute
The 97th Academy Awards will feature a Quincy Jones tribute with Queen Latifah performing. The news was announced by executive producer Raj Kapoor during a press conference with the…
Warner Bros. and Sony Drop Rivalry and Join Forces Behind Las Vegas Studio
Warner Bros. Discovery and Sony Pictures have ended their competition in Nevada and joined forces behind a new studio project in the Las Vegas suburbs. Last year, the companies were…
Inside Oscar Gambling: How DraftKings Sets the Lines, Why Bettors Favor Ariana Grande and Which Controversies Impacted the Odds
Office Oscar pools are merciless — you might need a perfectly guessed ballot to defeat your co-workers. You could chuck five bucks into that pot, or you could put up a dollar on a few…
Michelle Trachtenberg’s Comic Timing Shined Bright, From ‘Buffy’ to ‘Gossip Girl’ to Nickelodeon
On the page, the character of Harriet Welsch, the inquisitive and sharply judgmental preteen at the center of Louise Fitzhugh’s novel “Harriet the Spy,” is a little tough to take; her…
Paul McCartney Prepping ‘Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run’ Book for Fall Release
Playing “The End” on the “SNL50” special hardly marked the end of what fans will be hearing or seeing from Paul McCartney this year. He announced Wednesday that he will release a book,…
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Karen Huger Sentenced to Serve One Year in Jail After DUI Arrest
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger has been sentenced to a year in jail as a result of a March 19, 2024 DUI arrest, FOX 5 DC reports. The judge in the case sentenced Huger to…
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — Will ‘Anora’ Look Like ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ or ‘Rocky’ or Something More?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys,…
Elon Musk’s X Targeted by Italian Big Tech Probe That Could Impact Other U.S. Tech Giants (Reports)
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza fiscal police has opened a tax probe into Elon Musk‘s social network X in a move that could have a broader impact on the ongoing regulatory battle brewing…
ITV Sells ‘Ludwig,’ Brings Back ‘Malpractice’ and Finds a New Unscripted Partner in China – London TV Screenings/MIP London Briefs
ITV Studios has announced a series of international sales for the hit detective comedy “Ludwig,” which will air in 85 markets worldwide. Produced by Big Talk Studios and co-produced with…