Category Archives: Variety

‘Maria’ Review: Angelina Jolie Is Commanding as Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s Lavish but Overly Fatalistic Drama
"Maria" bears many of the hallmarks of Larran's lavish empathy and filmmaking skill. Yet the movie, in contrast, is driven by a dramatic fatalism that does it no favors. It's the first of these three ...
Owen Gleiberman Aug 29, 2024

Lambert Wilson to Star as King Louis Philippe in ‘Chopin, Chopin!’: ‘I Live With His Music’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Lambert Wilson will play King Louis Philippe in Micha Kwieciski's upcoming drama "Chopin, Chopin!" about composer Frdric Chopin. "I've always adored Chopin," Wilson told Variety. "I live with his musi...
Carolehorst Aug 29, 2024

Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón’s Erotic Drama Series ‘Disclaimer’ Makes Venice Audience Go Wild With 5-Minute Standing Ovation
Cate Blanchett charmed Venice Film Festival on Thursday night as Alfonso Cuarn’s new erotic Apple TV+ series “Disclaimer” received a five-minute standing ovation. The two-time Oscar ...
Ellise Shafer Aug 29, 2024

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Sets October Premiere Date, Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel to Direct
“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” the sequel series to the Disney Channel original “Wizards of Waverly Place,” will premiere on the network in October. Disney Channel will premie...
Diego Ramos Bechara Aug 29, 2024

ABBA Sends Trump Campaign a Cease and Desist Letter Over Use of Group’s Songs at Rallies
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - a cease and desist letter. Universal Music has ordered an official legal notice to Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign due to their unauthorized use of ABBA songs to p...
Andrés Buenahora Aug 29, 2024

‘Scare Tactics’ Reboot From Jordan Peele Sets October Premiere Date
The upcoming “Scare Tactics” reboot has set its official premiere date. The horror-comedy prank series will premiere on Oct. 4 at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network, while also airing simultaneousl...
Joseph Otterson Aug 29, 2024

Costume Designer Colleen Atwood to Be Honored With Variety’s Creative Impact Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" costume designer Colleen Atwood will be honored with Variety's Creative Impact in Costume Design award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Atwood, who has worked on "Chicago,...
Jazztangcay Aug 29, 2024

Documentary on Trey Parker and Matt Stone Reopening Iconic Mexican Restaurant Casa Bonita Gets Trailer and Theatrical Release
“Casa Bonita Mi Amor!,” the documentary about “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone reopening the iconic suburban Denver Mexican restaurant Casa Bonita, is set for a...
Pat Saperstein Aug 29, 2024

Pat McAfee Tries to Broker (Limited) Peace With ESPN Critics
Pat McAfee, one of ESPN’s toughest talkers, is, as things turn out, surprisingly tender-hearted. The one-time Indianapolis Colts team member, who has also taken to the ring to fight in the WWE, ...
Brian Steinberg Aug 29, 2024

Helen Mirren Inches Closer to EGOT After Being Submitted for Spoken Word Grammy for ‘Moriarty: The Silent Order’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Dame Helen Mirren is coming for that EGOT! Variety has learned that the Emmy, Oscar and Tony winner has been submitted for Grammy consideration in the spoken word category for her work on “Moria...
Jazztangcay Aug 29, 2024