Category Archives: Variety

Dwayne Johnson Says Controversy Over Set Behavior Is ‘Bulls—‘ but Admits to Peeing in Bottles and Being Late to Filming: ‘Yeah, That Happens’
Dwayne Johnson admitted in a new GQ magazine cover story that he is late to set sometimes and has peed in water bottles to save time during filming, two claims that were at the center of a viral repor...
Zack Sharf Nov 11, 2024

‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Returns for ‘The Final Reckoning’ in Action-Packed First Footage
The title for Tom Cruise’s eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie has finally been revealed, along with the first trailer. “The Final Reckoning” is now the official title for...
Andrés Buenahora Nov 11, 2024

‘Gladiator II’ Review: Paul Mescal Is a Pensive Avenger in Ridley Scott’s Serviceable but Far From Great Sequel
It's a Saturday-night epic of tony escapism. But is it great? A movie to love the way that some of us love "Gladiator"? No and no. It's ultimately a mere shadow of that movie. But it's just diverting ...
Owen Gleiberman Nov 11, 2024

Brit Beat: Inside the Cure’s Big Halloween Comeback: Concert, BBC Takeover and ‘Lost World’ Album
\It's been 16 long years since legendary British alternative rockers the Cure last released a studio album, but the campaign for the band's new outing, “Lost World,” has made it feel like ...
Jem Aswad Nov 11, 2024

Taskovski Films Picks Up ‘Light Memories’ Ahead of World Premiere in IDFA Competition (EXCLUSIVE)
Taskovski Films Sales has picked up "Light Memories," which will have its world premiere in the international competition section of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. In the film,...
Leo Barraclough Nov 11, 2024

Zoe Saldaña Thriller ‘The Absence of Eden,’ Exec Produced by Martin Scorsese, Acquired by Signature (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming Zoe Saldaa-starring and Martin Scorsese-exec produced thriller “The Absence of Eden” has been snapped up by Signature Entertainment in a multi-territory deal. Signature bought...
Alex Ritman Nov 11, 2024

‘Squid Game’ Creator Actually Lost ‘Eight or Nine’ Teeth Filming Debut Season, Says ‘Money’ Convinced Him to Do a Second One: ‘I Didn’t Make Much’ the First Time Around
“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk said money was his main motivation for making Season 2 of the hit Netflix series, despite losing “eight or nine” teeth from stress while fi...
Ellise Shafer Nov 11, 2024

Viola Davis to Be Honored by Red Sea Film Festival as Lineup Is Unveiled, Including Johnny Depp’s ‘Modi’ and Robbie Williams Biopic ‘Better Man’
Viola Davis will be honored by Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival, where the Oscar winner and four-time nominee will also be holding a master class highlighting her career. On Monday, the festival &...
Nvivarelli Nov 11, 2024

‘Hypnosis Mic – Division Rap Battle’ Interactive Movie Set for February Release
Japanese multimedia franchise "Hypnosismic" is to expand and include an interactive feature film "Hypnosis Mic - Division Rap Battle" that will release in February next year. The franchise was develop...
Patrick Frater Nov 11, 2024

Art Garfunkel Cried at Reunion Lunch With Paul Simon and Asked ‘What Happened? Why Haven’t We Seen Each Other?’: I Wanted to ‘Make Amends Before It’s Too Late’
Could Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon finally become old friends? In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Garfunkel revealed that he and Simon had an emotional reunion at a lunch a few weeks ago. It ma...
Ellise Shafer Nov 11, 2024