Category Archives: Variety

Writers Threaten Strike at ‘Frontline,’ ‘NOVA’ and Other PBS Shows
Writers on the PBS shows “Frontline,” “NOVA” and “American Experience” have voted to authorize a strike if a new contract is not reached by midnight on Thursday. Th...
Gmaddaus Nov 18, 2024

‘Wicked 2,’ Guy Ritchie’s ‘Fountain of Youth,’ Neil Burger’s ‘Inheritance’ Score Big With Egyptian Locations
Egyptian locations will soon take the spotlight in three wildly different titles all set for release next year. While blockbusters "Wicked Part Two" and "Fountain of Youth," from director Guy Ritchie,...
Becroll Nov 18, 2024

Inside the World of ‘Emilia Pérez’: How Mickey Rourke and Catherine Deneuve Inspired the Title Character’s Looks
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending for "Emilia Prez," currently streaming on Netflix. Mickey Rourke's Randy Robinson in “The Wrestler” and the...
Jazztangcay Nov 18, 2024

‘The View’s’ Sunny Hostin Criticizes ‘Morning Joe’ Anchors Joe and Mika for Meeting Trump: You Don’t Need to ‘Sit Down for 90 Min. at Mar-a-Lago and Kiss His Ring’
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin is speaking out against Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski’s decision to meet with President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his return to the White Hous...
Zack Sharf Nov 18, 2024

Gracie Abrams Earns Her First Top 10 Single With ‘That’s So True’; Tyler, the Creator Leads Album Chart for Third Week
Gracie Abrams has hit a new peak — and a monumental one at that — earning her first top 10 single with “That’s So True” entering Billboard‘s Hot 100 songs list at N...
Thania Garcia Nov 18, 2024

‘Wicked’ Sets Sing-Along Screenings for Christmas (EXCLUSIVE)
Moviegoers can channel their inner Glinda and Elphaba during sing-along screenings of “Wicked.” But they’ll have to wait. Interactive showings of Universal’s upcoming movie mus...
Rebecca Rubin Nov 18, 2024

Rebecca Hall Says ‘I Don’t Regret Working With’ Woody Allen Despite Apologizing for It in 2018: Actors Shouldn’t Be ‘Judge and Jury on This’
Rebecca Hall said in an interview with The Observer that she does not regret working with Woody Allen despite apologizing once for starring in “A Rainy Day in New York.” Hall has made two ...
Zack Sharf Nov 18, 2024

Bleecker Street Buys ‘Relay,’ Thriller Starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington
Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. rights to “Relay” following the twisty thriller’s debut at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The film was directed by David Mac...
Varietybrentlang Nov 18, 2024

Latino Film Institute Announces Inclusion Fellows for 2025
The Latino Film Institute (LFI) has named its 10 directors for its annual LFI Inclusion Fellowship. The program includes a $50,000 grant, personalized mentorships, and networking opportunities and is ...
Emiliana Betancourt Nov 18, 2024

Steve McQueen to Be Honored for ‘Blitz’ at San Francisco Film Honors – Film News in Brief
San Francisco Film, which presents the San Francisco International Film Festival, has named Steve McQueen as the honoree for the 2024 SF Honors Award for his latest film, “Blitz.” The Acad...
Jazztangcay Nov 18, 2024