Category Archives: Variety

Queen’s Brian May Says That He Suffered a ‘Minor Stroke’ and Lost Temporary Control of His Arm: ‘It Was a Little Scary’
Queen lead guitarist Brian May is on the road to recovery after he suffered a “minor stroke” last week where he lost temporary control over his arm. In a video posted to his website, the 7...
Steven J. Horowitz Sep 04, 2024

‘Sunny’ Star Hidetoshi Nishijima on Working With Rashida Jones and the Future of His Mysterious Character
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the entire first season of "Sunny," now streaming on Apple TV+. As a Japanese actor, Hidetoshi Nishijima often receives offers to play morally gray chara...
Kate Aurthur Sep 04, 2024

Juliette Lewis Talks Working With Peter Dinklage in ‘The Thicket’ and Explains Her Surprise Exit From ‘Yellowjackets’: ‘I’m Good for a Series for Two Seasons’
Juliette Lewis has a very good reason why her horseback ridings skills are so impressive in her new thriller, "The Thicket." "I’m a third-place ribbon barrel racer," Lewis says on this week's ep...
Marcmalkin Sep 04, 2024

‘The Batman 2’ Will Include Colin Farrell’s Penguin but Not Gentleman Ghost Because ‘We Would Never Go Into Full Fantastical,’ Says Matt Reeves
Matt Reeves confirmed to SFX magazine that “we’re finishing up the script now” for “The Batman Part II” and “the plan is to shoot next year.” Warner Bros. ann...
Zack Sharf Sep 04, 2024

Alison Brie to Play Evil-Lyn in ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie
Alison Brie is the latest superstar to join the live-action feature adaption of “Masters of the Universe” from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films. Brie has been cast as Evil-Lyn, starring...
Angelique Jackson Sep 04, 2024

Beau DeMayo Accuses Marvel and Disney of ‘Egregious Prejudicial Misconduct’ on ‘X-Men ’97’ and ‘Blade’
Beau DeMayo, the creator and executive producer of the Marvel Animation series "X-Men '97," has accused Marvel and Disney of "egregious prejudicial misconduct" in a 30 minute video he posted to his On...
Adam B. Vary Sep 04, 2024

Hugh Jackman Says ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Director Shouted ‘Fresh Lube on Hugh!’ to Make His Muscles Pop and ‘Put on Oil to Make My Skin Glisten’
Hugh Jackman posted a nearly four-minute voice note to social media in which he thanked his team for getting him into optimal shape for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which featured his long-...
Zack Sharf Sep 04, 2024

Jennifer Hudson Signs to Interscope Records
Actor, singer and television personality Jennifer Hudson has inked a new deal with Interscope Records, the label announced Wednesday. Steve Berman, vice chairman of Interscope Capitol Label Group, sai...
Thania Garcia Sep 04, 2024

Meghan McCain Rejected ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Three Times Because ‘I Want to Run for Office at Some Point’ and ‘Don’t Want to Publicly Humiliate Myself’
Meghan McCain said on the latest episode of her “Citizen McCain” podcast that she has turned down three offers to compete on “Dancing With the Stars” over the years (via Entert...
Zack Sharf Sep 04, 2024

Rodrigo Prieto to be Honored by International Cinematographers Guild
Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto will receive the Distinguished Filmmaker Award and M. David Mullen, the Mentor Award, during the International Cinematographers Guild’s annual Emerging Cinematogra...
Carolyn Giardina Sep 04, 2024