Category Archives: Variety

Tom Kane, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64
Tom Kane, a voice actor known for roles in "Star Wars" and "Powerpuff Girls," died Monday. He was 64. Kane's death was confirmed in a statement posted to Facebook by his talent agency Galactic P...
Payton Turkeltaub May 18, 2026

‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Delivers a Scary and Tragic Performance That Demands Awards Attention
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for "Obsession," now playing in theaters. The best movie villains inspire empathy or understanding in an audience: Maybe they profoundly believe what they...
William Earl May 18, 2026

Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell Find Advertisers Crave a ‘Modern Family’ Approach to Commercials
Advertisers keep counting on Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell to reach out from "Modern Family" to yours. The duo, currently featured in a non-traditional marketing pitch from pharma giant GSK, have reunite...
Brian Steinberg May 18, 2026

Carla Simón, Nicolás Méndez, Turbo Shorts Capture Spain’s New Wave International Lift-Off
First, on Saturday night, Spaniard Rodrigo Sorogoyen's "The Beloved," starring Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo, scored some of the best reviews of any competition title to date this year at the Cann...
Rafa Sales Ross May 18, 2026

Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green Thriller ‘Just Play Dead’ Scores Key Distribution Deals Out of Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Highland Film Group has locked distribution deals in key international territories in all media for the upcoming thriller “Just Play Dead.” It is headlined by Academy Award-nominee and ...
Varietybrentlang May 18, 2026

Cannes’ Off-Screen Drama: Canal+, Bolloré and a Reckoning for French Cinema
At this year's Cannes Film Festival, the biggest controversy isn't tied to a polarizing film or a political speech at a press conference. It's about Canal+ and the increasingly fraught question of whe...
Elskes May 18, 2026

Jury Rejects Elon Musk’s $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing AI powerhouse OpenAI of violating its charter as a charitable organization was unanimously rejected by a federal jury. The nine-member jury in federal district court in Oa...
Todd Spangler May 18, 2026

‘Fjord’ Review: The Family That Prays Together Is Torn Asunder in Cristian Mungiu’s Brilliantly Knotted Social Drama, Led by Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve
An actual avalanche happens in the background of an early scene in “Fjord,” as snow gathers and masses and tumbles down a hill behind the school in a small, close-knit Norwegian village, e...
Guy Lodge May 18, 2026

‘Hello Kitty’ Movie Finds Directors in ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Ultraman: Rising’ Filmmakers
The upcoming “Hello Kitty” movie has found its directors. David Derrick Jr. (“Moana 2”) and John Aoshima (“Ultraman: Rising”) will helm the film. Former president o...
Jazztangcay May 18, 2026

‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series to Recast Ginny Weasley in Season 2 as Child Actor Exits Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’
HBO’s “Harry Potter” series is set to conjure up a new Ginny Weasley after child actor Gracie Cochrane exited the role. “Due to unforeseen circumstances Gracie has made the cha...
K.J. Yossman May 18, 2026