Category Archives: Variety

Ariana Grande Partners With HeadCount for ‘Wicked’ Contest to Increase Voter Registration
Ariana Grande and HeadCount - a leading nonpartisan nonprofit working to register young voters through its Good to Vote initiative - have launched a "Wicked" contest for her fans in an effor...
Jem Aswad Aug 16, 2024

Erin Moriarty Thriller ‘Catching Dust’ Acquired by Vertical, Slated for Release in Select Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)
“Catching Dust,” a thriller starring Erin Moriarty (“The Boys), has been acquired by Vertical and will arrive in select theaters and be available on demand starting on Aug 23. The Tr...
Diego Ramos Bechara Aug 16, 2024

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Casts Yerin Ha as Benedict’s Love Interest Sophie Beckett (EXCLUSIVE)
“Bridgerton” has cast Yerin Ha as Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest for Season 4. According to sources, Ha will play Sophie Beckett in the upcoming season of the hit Shondaland-Net...
Joseph Otterson Aug 16, 2024

The-Dream Files Motion to Dismiss and Strike Portions of Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Singer-songwriter The-Dream, best known for his work with Beyonc and Rihanna, has filed a motion to dismiss and strike significant portions of a sexual assault lawsuit that a woman named Chanaaz Mangr...
Steven J. Horowitz Aug 16, 2024

Tim Walz Joins TikTok as Harris Campaign Expands Gen Z Outreach (EXCLUSIVE)
Tim Walz is joining TikTok, as the Democratic ticket aims to reach young voters by doubling down on dad humor. Vice President Kamala Harris launched her own account on the platform on July 25. It now ...
Gmaddaus Aug 16, 2024

Colin Firth Circling Steven Spielberg Event Film
Colin Firth is in early talks to join Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg’s next film. It’s unclear who the Oscar-winning actor will play or what the movie is even about, though it has been de...
Varietybrentlang Aug 16, 2024

George Clooney Says Hollywood Is Getting ‘Eaten Up by Big Walmarts and Amazons Around the World’ When Asked About Paramount Being Sold
George Clooney was recently asked by GQ magazine about Paramount Pictures’ pending sale to Skydance. The two companies reached a sale agreement in early July worth a reported $8 billion. Clooney...
Zack Sharf Aug 16, 2024

‘Mountains’ Review: Miami Gentrification Drama Starts as Slice-of-Life but Grows Stilted
There are a lot of jobs in America that make the world a worse place to live. Most people keep working those jobs. Filmmaker Monica Sorelle looks to explain how that bitter pill gets swallowed in her ...
J. Kim Murphy Aug 16, 2024

‘Know Your Place’ Review: A Beguiling but Uneven Portrait of an Eriterian American Family in Seattle
Set in Seattle, "Know Your Place" follows 15-year-old Eritrean American Robel Haile as he navigates the city running an errand for his mother. Writer and director Zia Mohajerjasbi has a deft eye captu...
Murtada Elfadl Aug 16, 2024

‘Longlegs’ Crosses $100 Million at Box Office to Become 2024’s Highest-Grossing Indie Film
Neon’s horror movie “Longlegs,” directed by Osgood Perkins, has crossed the $100 million mark at the global box office to become the highest-grossing independent film release of the ...
Pat Saperstein Aug 16, 2024