Category Archives: Variety

Eva Longoria Doesn’t Think Hollywood Has an ‘Evil Agenda’ When It Comes to Diversity: There Aren’t ‘Studio Execs in a Tower Saying, “I Don’t Want to Hire People of Color”‘
A champion for diversity within the American film industry, multi-hyphenate Eva Longoria said she doesn't think there is "an evil agenda" when it comes to major studios shunning minority creatives. Sp...
Rafa Sales Ross Dec 06, 2024

‘Black Doves’ Creator Joe Barton Breaks Down the Christmas-Themed Spy Show’s Goriest Scene: ‘It Was Such an Arresting Image — Keira Knightley Covered in Brains’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from “Black Doves” Season 1, now streaming on Netflix. Keira Knightley may be coming for Mariah Carey’s crown as the Queen of...
K.J. Yossman Dec 06, 2024

Variety Names Hitmakers’ Top 25 Songs of 2024: ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy),’ ‘I Had Some Help’ and More
Back in the day, you knew a song was a hit when you heard it everywhere. Well, at what passed for everywhere back in the day: blasting from open windows, backyards, cars, stores, boomboxes, maybe tran...
Jem Aswad Dec 06, 2024

Dick Van Dyke Sings and Dances Again at 98 Years Old in Emotional Coldplay Music Video: ‘Think How Lucky I Am. I Got to Play and Act Silly’
Dick Van Dyke is the star of Coldplay’s music video for the band’s latest single, “All My Love,” which sees the 98-year-old Hollywood legend dancing barefoot and duetting with ...
Ellise Shafer Dec 06, 2024

‘Unstoppable’ Star Jharrel Jerome Trained for 14 Hours a Day to Play a Wrestling Champ: ‘It Was the Most Physically Challenging Thing I’ve Ever Done’
Jharrel Jerome first spent time with Anthony Robles, the college wrestling champ he portrays in the new film "Unstoppable," in a gym. Instead of sharing a meal and exchanging pleasantries at a restaur...
Varietybrentlang Dec 06, 2024

Mubi Welcomes Chinese Billionaire Zhang Xin to Board of Directors as Closer Media Invests in ‘The Substance’ Distributor
Mubi, which recently planted a flag in the U.S. with the wide release of Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance,” has welcomed Zhang Xin to its board of directors, as part of a new chapter...
Elskes Dec 06, 2024

Adam Scott, Danielle Deadwyler Starring in Darkly Comedic Thriller ‘The Saviors’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Adam Scott and Danielle Deadwyler will star in “The Saviors,” a darkly comedic thriller about a suburban couple whose life spirals out of control when they rent their garage to mysterious ...
Varietybrentlang Dec 06, 2024

Prime Video’s ‘The Sticky’ Is an Absurdly Fantastic Account of Canada’s Infamous Maple Syrup Heist: TV Review
Just over a decade ago, the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist became the biggest robbery in the country's history. Now, Brian Donovan and Ed Herro have put their own "Fargo"-like spin on the real-life ...
Aramide Tinubu Dec 06, 2024

‘The Brutalist’ in Imax and 70mm: A24 Sets First Showtimes in New York and Los Angeles
UPDATE: “The Brutalist” is coming to Imax. Tickets for early-access screenings in New York and Los Angeles on Dec. 18 are available for purchase. The film will then expand to Imax screens ...
Ethan Shanfeld Dec 06, 2024

Michelle Yeoh Had Doubts About Starring in ‘Wicked,’ Then Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Sent Her a Video: ‘It’s Imperative That You Join Us!’
Michelle Yeoh wasn't initially convinced she should be part of the hit musical "Wicked." Speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival, she said that, although Jon M. Chu "could throw the phonebook at me and ...
Rafa Sales Ross Dec 06, 2024