Category Archives: Variety
‘Wicked’ Spoiler Interview: Jon M. Chu on Expanding ‘Defying Gravity,’ Cutting Lines and Splitting the Musical in Two — Plus, Will Dorothy Pop Up in ‘Part 2’?
Jon M. Chu counted himself a fan of “Wicked” long before he was hired to direct the big-budget movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. So it was a question of where, not if, he s...
Nov 23, 2024
Gen Z Might Be Prudes, But ‘Cruel Intentions’ TV Creators Refused to Shy Away From Love Scenes and Horniness: ‘Sex Is Alive and Well’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for "Cruel Intentions," both the 1999 film and the entire first season of the new Prime Video series." Twenty-five years later, "Cruel Intentions" will...
Nov 23, 2024
How ‘Gladiator 2’ Sneakily Turns Denzel Washington Into an Oscar-Worthy Villain With Clip-On Earrings, 15 Silk Tunics and More
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending for "Gladiator II," currently playing in theaters. All hail Macrinus! In a world of political backstabbing, power and a...
Nov 23, 2024
‘World of Warcraft’ at 20: Blizzard Team on Milestone Anniversary Plans, Bringing in New Players and the Potential for a Movie Do-Over
Wow, 20 years ago today the team at Blizzard Entertainment launched its massive multiplayer online addition to the “Warcraft” franchise, and changed the gaming industry forever. While many...
Nov 23, 2024
Tallinn Industry Film Market Wraps with Migration Dramas ‘The Worker,’ ‘Late Shift’ Among Top Winners: Key Takeaways
TALLINN, Estonia — Industry @ Tallinn & Baltic Event, one of the leading industry events in Northern Europe, closed Nov. 22 with an awards ceremony where the focus country Germany domin...
Nov 23, 2024
‘Wicked’ Breakdown: 65 Easter Eggs, Changes and References Explained
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for plot points, cameos and the ending of "Wicked," now playing in theaters, as well as minor spoilers for the “Wicked” stage show. It&#...
Nov 23, 2024
Box Office: ‘Wicked’ Is Popular, Soaring to Third-Biggest Opening of 2024; ‘Gladiator II’ Entertains $60 Million Debut
“Wicked” is pocketing lots of green, with the Universal release coming in on the upper side of projections to head toward the third-biggest domestic opening of the year. Now forecasting a ...
Nov 23, 2024
AR Rahman Fantasy and Saudi Arabian Retelling of ‘Macbeth’ Adorn Bobby Bedi’s Contentflow Production Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Bobby Bedi, one of India's most successful film producers, unveiled a powerful multinational production slate ranging from dance documentary to soaring fantasy. Speaking at a private event on the side...
Nov 23, 2024
‘Anora’ Costume Designer Talks Perfecting New York Streetwear, Avoiding Fast Fashion and How She Found That Perfect Fur Coat: ‘It’s Basically Our Cinderella Glass Slipper’
In Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning “Anora,” Mikey Madison’s titular Ani goes through a whirlwind evolution as she’s swept from the club where she makes a living as ...
Nov 23, 2024
From the Personal to the Political, Goa Panel Offers Divergent Opinions on Which Stories Can Travel
Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Lucy Walker began a Saturday panel discussion on stories that travel by describing her own wanderlust backstory. "As a girl growing up in London, I didn't have en...
Nov 23, 2024