Category Archives: Variety

Bruce Springsteen Covers Jesse Malin’s ‘She Don’t Love Me Now’ for Benefit Album
Bruce Springsteen has covered veteran New York rocker Jesse Malin's song "She Don't Love Me Now," the latest single from the benefit album "Silver Patron Saints. The Songs of Jesse Malin." The triple-...
Jem Aswad Aug 28, 2024

Greek Oscar Chaos Deepens as Government, Industry Look for Way Forward After ‘Unacceptable and Distressing’ Selection Fiasco
One week after Greece's Oscar selection process descended into chaos, with all but two of the 23 eligible films withdrawing from consideration for the international feature film race at the 97th Acade...
Postcardjunky Aug 28, 2024

Oasis Reunion Tour Will Not Include Glastonbury 2025 or ‘Any Other Festivals Next Year,’ Says Band
Amid all of the excitement surrounding Oasis’ reunion, the band has put one widely spread rumor to bed. “Despite media speculation, Oasis will not be playing Glastonbury 2025 or any other ...
Ethan Shanfeld Aug 28, 2024

French Directors Ludovic and Zoran Boukherma on Exploring Teenage Angst With Pop Power in Venice Competition Film ‘And Their Children After Them’
Barely a decade out of film school, Gallic twins Ludovic and Zoran Boukherma are primed for an international splash once their fourth feature, "And Their Children After Them," premieres in competition...
Becroll Aug 28, 2024

Armie Hammer Sells His Truck Because ‘I Can’t Afford the Gas Anymore’ and Starts ‘New Life in Los Angeles’
Armie Hammer announced he is starting “a new life in Los Angeles” in a video posted to Instagram Tuesday, in which he says he must sell his truck because he “can’t afford the g...
Ethan Shanfeld Aug 28, 2024

Venice’s ‘Manas,’ Backed by Walter Salles and Dardenne Brothers, Debuts Trailer, Bendita Handles Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
The trailer (above) has launched for Marianna Brennand’s “Manas,” which has its world premiere in Venice Days, a sidebar to the Venice Film Festival. Bendita Film Sales is handling w...
Leo Barraclough Aug 28, 2024

‘Starting 5’: LeBron James, Jayson Tatum and Jimmy Butler Among NBA Players Featured in Obamas-Produced Sports Series
Netflix has announced the new 10-part sport series “Starting 5,” featuring NBA players LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis. “Starting 5R...
Michaela Zee Aug 28, 2024

‘The Rings of Power’ Makes ‘Lord of the Rings’ a Boring Slog in a Lifeless Season 2: TV Review
Sitting down to write this review of ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2, I could think of a few memorable moments. A swarm of butterflies coalesces into a humanoid figure. A choir of singers co...
Alisoncolleherman Aug 28, 2024

WWE Pairs Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett as ‘Raw’ Commentary Team, Michael Cole Heads to ‘SmackDown’ With Corey Graves
WWE is once again shaking up its announce teams for “Raw” and “SmackDown.” Variety has learned that, beginning in September, “Raw” will be called by Joe Tessitore a...
Joseph Otterson Aug 28, 2024

‘NFL Pro Era’ VR Game Shifts to Live-Services Model for 2025 Edition, Adds Defensive Gameplay (EXCLUSIVE)
StatusPro’s “NFL Pro Era” will launch as a live-services offering for the VR game’s upcoming 2025 edition. An immersive, first-person simulation that gives users a professional...
Jennifer Maas Aug 28, 2024