Mariah Carey Named MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year
Mariah Carey is set to be honored as MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year, and will be celebrated at the annual gala taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 30, 2026, just…
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Neon, Waypoint Entertainment Sign Multi-Picture Slate Financing Deal Including ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘No Other Choice’ and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Neon, the studio behind “Anora” and “Parasite,” and Waypoint Entertainment, the production and financing company behind “The Favourite” and “Hostiles,” have expanded their partnership with…
Sundance Sets Robert Redford Tribute, Anniversary Screenings for 2026 Film Festival
Sundance’s final edition in Park City will include a tribute to its founder, the late Robert Redford, as well as anniversary screenings of films that helped put the independent festival on…
California Pumps $342 Million Into 52 Films, Including ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Heat 2,’ in Bid to Jumpstart Big-Budget Production
California has set aside $342 million in tax credits in a bid to jumpstart production of big-budget films, including a record $43.9 million for the next installment in the “Jumanji”…
Warner Bros. Discovery Says It Is Evaluating Acquisition Offers From ‘Multiple Parties’
Warner Bros. Discovery is reviewing “strategic alternatives” in light of “unsolicited interest” it has received from multiple parties for both the entire company and the standalone Warner…
ProSiebenSat.1 Shakeup: Bert Habets Steps Down as Board Names Marco Giordani New CEO After Berlusconi Takeover
Marco Giordani, CFO of Berlusconi family-backed MFE-MediaForEurope, has been appointed new CEO of Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1, succeeding Bert Habets in a management shakeup at the German…
Five Takeaways From Sharjah Children’s Film Festival
In much of the world, children’s cinema still struggles for recognition, too often dismissed as educational side programming rather than an artistic or commercial force. The Sharjah Intl.…
‘Good News’ Director Byun Sung-hyun on Finding Comedy in a 1970s Hijacking Crisis, Exploring a ‘Different Aspect’ of Star Sul Kyung-gu and How the Cold War Story ‘Still Resonates Today’
Director Byun Sung-hyun‘s Netflix film “Good News,” a black comedy inspired by a real ’70s hijacking incident that spans Japan, South Korea and North Korea, marks the filmmaker’s fourth…
Joseph Quinn’s Eddie Munson Won’t Appear in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Duffer Brothers Confirm: ‘Sadly, RIP. He’s Fully Under That Ground’
Sorry, Hellfire Club enthusiasts — Joseph Quinn‘s Eddie Munson won’t be coming back from the dead in “Stranger Things” Season 5. The Duffer Brothers confirmed in a new interview with…
‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Tops U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Black Phone 2’ Rings In at No. 2
Universal scored a double victory at the U.K. and Ireland box office this weekend, with “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” opening in first place at £1.9 million ($2.5 million), according to…
‘Toto the Ninja Cat’ Pounces From Page to Stage in World Premiere Musical
Dermot O’Leary’s bestselling children’s book series is leaping from page to stage in a new family production featuring puppetry and original songs. Little Angel Theatre, Mercury Theatre…
Jon Stewart Slams Fox News for Complaining About Too Many ‘Old White People’ at No Kings Protests: ‘Make Up Your Mind’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after Fox News for their wishy-washy reaction to Saturday’s No Kings protests. Stewart opened the monologue with clips of House…
Ben Stiller Says ‘Comedy Is More Challenging’ in Current Political Climate: ‘Speaking Truth to Power’ Is ‘The Most Important Thing’
Ben Stiller is calling on comedians to keep pushing boundaries. During a recent interview with Radio Times, the “Severance” director said that comedy is facing unprecedented challenges in…
Adam Driver Pitched Kylo Ren ‘Star Wars’ Standalone Movie With Steven Soderbergh, but Disney Rejected Script: ‘One of the Coolest’ Projects ‘I Had Ever Been a Part of’
Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh almost brought their own twist to a galaxy far, far away. In a recent sit down with AP, Driver said that over the span of two years, he and Soderbergh…
Ticketmaster Claims in Letter to Congress That It ‘Does More Than Anyone to Get Tickets Into the Hands of Real Fans’; NIVA and NITO Do Not Agree
Ticketmaster unveiled what it says are new measures to stop scalpers by barring users and ticket brokers from making multiple accounts, requiring resellers to use taxpayer ID verification,…
Keira Knightley Says Paparazzi Shouted ‘Whore’ at Her to Incite Violent Reactions; She Once Stood Still for Five Hours to Block Them From Getting a ‘Valuable Shot’
Keira Knightley recently told The Times of London that “I went mad” during the height of “Pirates of the Caribbean” fame, as the paparazzi descended onto her life and stalked her every…
Leslie Jones Among ‘DMV’ Guest Stars This Season; Jessica Camacho Added to Recurring Cast
“Saturday Night Live” alum Leslie Jones is among the guest stars set for Season 1 of CBS’ new comedy “DMV,” the network announced Monday. Other guest stars lined up include Zoe…
‘The Voice’ Sets Joe Walsh, Zac Brown as Season 28 Mega Mentors
“The Voice” Season 28 has brought on Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh and Grammy winner Zac Brown as the new mega mentors for the esason. Brown, the leader of the Zac Brown Band, will…
‘Prison Break’ Reboot From Elgin James Ordered to Series at Hulu
Hulu has greenlit a reboot of “Prison Break,” Variety has learned. The project was first reported to be in the works at Hulu in December 2024 with a pilot order. The cast includes Emily…
Eric Dane to Play Firefighter Diagnosed With ALS in ‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2
Eric Dane has joined the NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds” as a guest star. The “Euphoria” and “Grey’s Anatomy” alum will appear in Season 2, Episode 9 as Matthew, a heroic firefighter…
‘Smiling Friends’ Creators on Season 3, Being ‘Averse to Serious Episodes’ and Pissing Off Fans for Fun: ‘We’ll Do Whatever We Find Funny’
SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot details from Episode 2 and Episode 3 of “Smiling Friends” Season 3. You’ve probably never heard someone who works in TV say this: “I really could…
Ryan Coogler on Screening ‘Sinners’ in a Cemetery, Michael B. Jordan Oscar Buzz and Rebooting ‘X-Files’ for His Mom: ‘I Want to Do Right by Her and the Fans’
Ryan Coogler made his first “Creed” film because his father Ira loved the “Rocky” franchise. Now it’s his mom Joselyn’s turn. Coogler tells me he signed on to reboot “The X-Files” because…
Steamboat Willie Horror Sequel ‘Screamboat 2: Nothing Stays Dead’ Announced, Will Feature Minnie for ‘More Miniature Murder and Mayhem’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Seafarers’ worst nightmare is back for more bloodshed. ”Screamboat,” the comedy-horror film which stars a murderous take on Steamboat Willie, is set to have a sequel, the director of the…
Kenny Loggins Slams Donald Trump for Using ‘Danger Zone’ in AI Video Bombing No Kings Protesters With Poop: ‘I Request That My Recording Is Removed Immediately’
Kenny Loggins has spoken out against Donald Trump using his song “Danger Zone” in a bizarre AI video of the president in a fighter jet bombing No Kings protesters with what appears to be…