Carlo Rambaldi, Master of Special Effects, Honored at MoMA
Everybody knows the friendly alien in “E.T.,” the horrifying space monster from “Alien” and the giant gorilla in “King Kong,” but few are familiar with the shy man who created these…
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The Download: the mysteries surrounding weight-loss drugs, and the economic effects of AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What we still don’t know about weight-loss drugs…
Oscars Visual Effects Top 20 Finalists: ‘Avatar,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Predator,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked’ and More Make the Cut (EXCLUSIVE)
The Oscar race for visual effects is down to 20. With multiple sources confirming to Variety, the list of finalists includes a mix of anticipated blockbusters and franchise entries, with…
Thai central bank wants to avoid side effects from steps to constrain baht, official says
Thailand’s central bank wants to avoid unintended consequences from any measures such as a tax on gold trading that it takes to curb the baht’s strength, a senior Bank of Thailand (BOT)…
These Disney Movie Mandela Effects Are Convincing Me That We're Living In An Alternate Timeline
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Visual Effects Artists Ratify Historic First Union Contract
Fifteen visual effects workers at “Saturday Night Live” have unanimously ratified their first union contract. All fifteen eligible voters voted Yes, marking a significant milestone for VFX…
The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects
In a sandy industrial lot outside Reno, Nevada, rows of battery packs that once propelled electric vehicles are now powering a small AI data center. Redwood Materials, one of the US’s…
Trump administration funds $10 million study on health effects of East Palestine train derailment
The Trump administration has launched a study of the long-term health consequences for residents of East Palestine, Ohio, from a train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals in 2023.…
Quinta Brunson on the ‘Abbott Elementary’ Finale: Showing a ‘Healthy Relationship Between Two Black Characters,’ Potentially Tackling Trump and ChatGPT’s Effects on Teachers in Season 5
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for the Season 4 finale of “Abbott Elementary.” Four years in, the “Abbott Elementary” field trip episode is a time-honored tradition.…
Oscar Predictions: Visual Effects — ‘Dune 2’ and ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Battle in Close Race Following VES Awards
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,…