Category Archives: News
“Loving and encouraging” Ariana Grande convinced Michelle Yeoh to take ‘Wicked’ role
Michelle Yeoh has praised Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for convincing her to take a role in Wicked. READ MORE: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ ending explained: Does Evely...
Damian Jones Nov 19, 2024
Warner Bros. Strikes Deal With ‘Parasite’ Producer CJ to Develop English and Korean Language Remakes
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group has struck a deal with CJ ENM, the backers of Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite” and Celine Song’s acclaimed “Past Lives,” to...
Rebecca Rubin Nov 19, 2024
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series: ‘Batwoman’ Alum Caroline Dries Serving as Co-Showrunner (EXCLUSIVE)
Caroline Dries is serving as the co-showrunner on the “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned exclusively. The show was formally green...
Joseph Otterson Nov 19, 2024
Promise, a Generative AI Studio Startup, Raises Seed Funding From Peter Chernin, Andreessen Horowitz: ‘This Is a Transformational Moment in Entertainment’
Is generative artificial intelligence Hollywood’s friend or foe? A new studio venture, which has received backing from Peter Chernin and venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is enthusiastic...
Todd Spangler Nov 19, 2024
Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig and Debby Ryan Join Zac Efron in Celebrity Thriller ‘Famous’ for Black Bear (EXCLUSIVE)
Nicholas Braun ("Succession," “Saturday Night”), Stephanie Koenig ("English Teacher," "Lessons in Chemistry"), Debby Ryan ("Insatiable," “Shortcomings”), Mekki Leeper ("Jury Du...
Alex Ritman Nov 19, 2024
How the ‘Street Trash’ Sequel Uses Nauseating Gore and ’80s Sleaze to Tell a Provocative Story About Homelessness
J. Michael Muro’s 1987 cult classic “Street Trash” is on the Mount Rushmore of “melt movies,” a sickening horror subgenre marked by bodies literally dissolving into goo, ...
William Earl Nov 19, 2024
Cher Considered Jumping Off a Las Vegas Balcony While ‘Trapped’ in ‘Loveless Marriage’ to Sonny Bono: ‘I Did This Five or Six Times’
Cher reveals in her recently-released memoir, “Cher: The Memoir Part 1,” that she contemplated jumping off a balcony in Las Vegas amid her “loveless marriage” to Sonny Bono (vi...
Zack Sharf Nov 19, 2024
‘Moana 2’ Sets Conservation Campaign: Disney Teams With National Geographic Society Pristine Seas and Polynesian Voyaging Society (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney is making a splash with a new conservation campaign for “Moana 2,” aiming to protect our oceans and support real-life Moanas. The Mouse House has partnered with National Geographic ...
Katcy Stephan Nov 19, 2024
‘Squid Game’ Video Game Sets Launch Date at Netflix
Netflix has set a Dec. 17 release date for its new bloody party royale mobile game “Squid Game: Unleashed,” based on the Korean drama-thriller that became the streamer’s most popular...
Jack Dunn Nov 19, 2024
Interactive ‘Pac-Man’ Experience, Web3-Powered Entertainment Localization to Launch in Tokyo
Web3 consumer platform Flickplay has partnered with “Pac-Man” company Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and the City of Shibuya for an interactive experience and platform localization in Tok...
Andrés Buenahora Nov 19, 2024