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Japan’s Lily Franky to Star Alongside Fan Bingbing and Gabriel Byrne in Wayne Wang’s ‘Diary of a Mad Old Man’
Japanese actor Lily Franky will appear in Wayne Wang’s next film “Diary of a Mad, Old Man,” revealed co-star Fan Bingbing at a Q&A session for the film “Mother Bhumi,”...
Naman Ramachandran Oct 28, 2025
Japan Readies Major Industry Showcase as 2026 Cannes Market Country of Honor
Japan will take the spotlight at next year's Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor - a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...
Naman Ramachandran Oct 27, 2025
Jon Stewart Says Trump Is ‘Definitely’ Planning to Serve Third Term: You Don’t ‘Build a 90,000 Square Foot Ballroom For the Next Guy’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart pointed out all the signs that Donald Trump may be planning for a third term in office. Late into Monday night’s monolog...
Jack Dunn Oct 27, 2025
‘Terrifier’ Star Sues Producers, Alleging Unpaid Royalties and Filming Nude Scene Without Consent
“Terrifier” actress Catherine Corcoran has sued the producers and series director Damien Leone, alleging breach of contract and the distribution of sexually explicit materials without cons...
J. Kim Murphy Oct 27, 2025
‘Wicked: For Good’ Poised to Cast Another Spell on the Oscars as First Reactions Call It a ‘Heartbreakingly Tender Conclusion’ With ‘Jaw-Dropping Performances’
Is it time for “Wicked” to conquer the Oscars, for good? Universal Pictures’ musical fantasy sequel appears poised to match or exceed its predecessor’s impressive showing at th...
Clayton Davis Oct 27, 2025
‘DWTS’ Alum Maks Chmerkovskiy Slams ‘Absurd’ Casting of Taylor Swift’s Dancer Jan Ravnik as Pro: ‘There’s Zero Foundation’
Former “Dancing with the Stars” pro Maks Chmerkovskiy is taking issue with the show’s recruitment of Taylor Swift’s dancer Jan Ravnik. He said during a recent appearance on ...
Jack Dunn Oct 27, 2025
‘Scrubs’ Revival Loses Co-Showrunner in Midst of Production: Tim Hobert Exits, Aseem Batra Stays on
The “Scrubs” revival has lost one of its two showrunners a few weeks into production. Tim Hobert has stepped down from duties co-heading the series due to creative difference, while Aseem ...
J. Kim Murphy Oct 27, 2025
Brandi Carlile on Detaching From Superstar Collabs With ‘Returning to Myself’ While Still Cherishing Community — and Why She and Joni Have an Even Tighter Connection Now
As her new album opens, Brandi Carlile is having a slight argument with herself. The title track of the record, “Returning to Myself,” wonders aloud about how much value there is in going ...
Chris Willman Oct 27, 2025
‘The Pitt’ Has Inspired More Organ Donation and End-of-Life Planning, According to USC Norman Lear Center Study
After just one season, Emmy-winning drama “The Pitt” is already having an impact on healthcare conversations. That’s the finding from a new study released Monday by the USC Norman Le...
Varietyschneider Oct 27, 2025
‘Rhizome’ Explores Legacy of Laos Secret War at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
A new feature film examining the buried trauma of America’s “Secret War” in Laos is seeking co-producers and sales agents at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, with production slated fo...
Naman Ramachandran Oct 27, 2025