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Quentin Tarantino Plans to Retire After His Next Movie. Christopher Nolan Hopes He ‘Won’t Stay True’ to His Word
If Quentin Tarantino remains committed to retiring from filmmaking after his 10th feature film, then whatever movie the Oscar winner decides to make next will be his swan song from the big screen. Chr...
Zack Sharf Jul 15, 2026

Who Will Take Home the Claret Jug? Here’s How to Watch The Open Championship 2026
The final major championship of the 2026 golf season is here as the world's best players head to Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, for the 154th playing of The Open Championship. Golf's oldest maj...
Katie Ann Lehman Jul 15, 2026

‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Creator on the Finale’s Cliffhanger, Season 2 Plans and Tatiana Maslany as an Antihero
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for "Queens," the Season 1 finale of "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed," now streaming on Apple TV. At the moment we think that Paula Saunders has finally gotten...
Danvariety Jul 15, 2026

Vincent D’Onofrio, Kate Mara, Clancy Brown Among Five Cast in Netflix Las Vegas Drama ‘The Roman’
The upcoming Netflix drama “The Roman” has added five new cast members, Variety has learned. The show, which is set in the world of Las Vegas casinos, has cast Vincent D’Onofrio (...
Joseph Otterson Jul 15, 2026

ESPY Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the Sports Awards Ceremony Online
With comedian Marcello Hernndez to host, the biggest names in sports are set to attend the 34th annual ESPY Awards to recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete...
Rudie Obias Jul 15, 2026

Spain’s World Cup Victory Over France Averages 11.5 Million Viewers on Fox, Most-Watched Semifinals Game Ever on English-Language U.S. TV
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to break records on English-language U.S. TV. Tuesday’s match between Spain and France averaged 11.462 million viewers this Tuesday on Fox, making it the most-w...
Varietyschneider Jul 15, 2026

David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Alleging ‘Illegal’ Side Deal With Donald Trump to Secure U.S. Approval for Warner Bros. Takeover
Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his tech billionaire dad Larry Ellison have been sued by a Paramount shareholder who alleged they cut an “illegal” deal with President Donald Tru...
Todd Spangler Jul 15, 2026
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ to Play in Select Movie Theaters for Awards Qualifying Run (EXCLUSIVE)
For one week, “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will screen in select movie theaters in Los Angeles and New York, Variety has learned exclusively. While the film is primarily a streaming r...
Selome Hailu Jul 15, 2026

Andy Serkis Gets Asked Why New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast Is All White Actors: ‘I Don’t Think We’ll Be Doing a Politically Correct Casting-for-the Sake-of-Casting Version of the Film’
Andy Serkis said in a recent interview with the BBC that his new “Lord of the Rings” movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will “somewhat acknowledge” the franchise’s...
Zack Sharf Jul 15, 2026

Blue singer Lee Ryan to be sentenced for racially aggravated assault on air steward after losing appeal
Blue singer Lee Ryan is set to be sentenced for a racially aggravated assault on an air steward, after losing an appeal to clear his name. The boyband member appeared in front of a court, accused of t...
Liberty Dunworth Jul 15, 2026