Category Archives: Variety

‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ Confirms Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher in First Look at Netflix Anime Series
Liev Schreiber is Sam Fisher. Netflix has released a first-look teaser at its anime adaptation of “Splinter Cell,” which confirms that the actor will be voicing Tom Clancy’s iconic s...
J. Kim Murphy Sep 19, 2024

Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2 Casts Miya Cech as Live-Action Toph
Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is back in production for Season 2, with the streamer revealing that Miya Cech has been cast as the fan-favorite character Toph. In...
Joseph Otterson Sep 19, 2024

‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Cast Guide: Meet the Actors Portraying the Menendez Family
After the breakout success of “Dahmer,” Ryan Murphy returns to Netflix Sept. 19 with “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” the second installment in his true crime anth...
Jack Dunn Sep 19, 2024

Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe Directing ‘Sk8 or Die: The Lee Ralph Story’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar-winning duo Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe ("Two Distant Strangers," HBO's "BS High") are to direct and executive produce "Sk8 or Die: The Lee Ralph Story." The upcoming series is an antholo...
Patrick Frater Sep 19, 2024

David Schwimmer ‘Surprised’ to Hear Matthew Perry Once Praised His ‘Friends’ Comedy Skills: He ‘Was Reserved With Me. He Would Not Say That to Me’
David Schwimmer appeared on the "Origins with Cush Jumbo" podcast (via People) and was surprised to hear the host talk about a conversation she once had with Matthew Perry in which the ...
Zack Sharf Sep 19, 2024

James Cameron Tells Off Critics Who Claim His Scripts Are Cringe: ‘Let Me See Your Highest-Grossing Films — Then We’ll Talk About Dialogue Effectiveness’
James Cameron joined Empire magazine for a discussion about the 40th anniversary of “The Terminator,” and he had the perfect clap back for moviegoers who sometimes complain about the cring...
Zack Sharf Sep 19, 2024

Why Adam Conover Chose Dropout Over a Big Streamer for His ‘Very Personal’ Standup Comedy Special About ADD: It’s Where People Are Going to ‘Give a Shit’
Adam Conover returns to his CollegeHumor roots this week with new standup comedy special, “Adam Conover: Unmedicated,” which delves into the comedian’s history with ADD and his subse...
Jennifer Maas Sep 19, 2024

Here’s How To Watch ‘The Penguin’ Online Without Cable
After the success of director Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” movie reboot in 2022, Warner Bros. and DC Studios produced a spinoff series surrounding the villain The Penguin that serves as...
Rudie Obias Sep 19, 2024

Head of FCC Rejects Donald Trump’s Call to Revoke ABC Broadcast License
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has officially rejected a call by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to “take away” the government’s broadcast license from ABC, after Tr...
Todd Spangler Sep 19, 2024

James Dolan Wins Dismissal of Massage Therapist’s Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a sex trafficking lawsuit that was brought against Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan, finding insufficient evidence of a commercial exchange for sex. Kellye Croft, a Tenne...
Gmaddaus Sep 19, 2024