Category Archives: Variety

Zendaya Auditioned ‘Many Times’ for ‘Descendants,’ Says Former Disney Channel Exec: ‘She Really Wanted It,’ but It ‘Ended Up Not Going Her Way’
Before Zendaya had leading roles in such blockbusters as “Dune: Part Two” and Marvel’s “Spider-Man” trilogy, she was known as a teen star on the Disney Channel series "Sh...
Michaela Zee Jul 31, 2024

Colleen Hoover-Adaptation ‘It Ends With Us’ Sets China Theatrical Release
The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni-starring romantic drama "It Ends With Us" will open in mainland China cinemas next month. Sony Pictures said that the Baldoni-directed picture has received the nece...
Patrick Frater Jul 31, 2024

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Finale Leaks on TikTok and Twitter/X
HBO’s “House of the Dragon” has suffered another online leak. Several scenes from the Season 2 finale - scheduled to air on Aug. 4 - leaked onto TikTok on Tuesday night, just five da...
Jordan Moreau Jul 30, 2024

Glossy Thai Series ‘Master of the House’ Takes Netflix Global Chart Lead as It Portrays ‘Privilege’ and ‘Oppression’
In a first for a Thai-produced show, murder-mystery series "Master of the House" has taken the top spot in Netflix's weekly Global Non-English series chart. The streamer said that, in its second week ...
Patrick Frater Jul 30, 2024

‘JOB’ Review: Taut Broadway Drama Uploads A Journey Through Cyber-Hell
It's no spoiler to say "JOB", Max Wolf Friedlich's electrifying synapse of play, features a highly stressed young woman pointing a gun at a therapist in his office. That's how the play begins. It's a ...
Gordon Cox Jul 30, 2024

Producer David Ozer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding ‘Safehaven’ Investor
David Ozer, the president of Strong Studios, has agreed to plead guilty to defrauding an investor in the TV show “Safehaven” out of $214,486. Ozer has admitted to defrauding Ravenwood Prod...
Gmaddaus Jul 30, 2024

Gordo and Drake Surprise Family With Car in Heartwarming Video for ‘Healing’
Gordo and Drake have released the video for their recent duet “Healing,” one of two collaborations featured on the former’s new album “Diamante.” Though neither artist ap...
Steven J. Horowitz Jul 30, 2024

Jason Reitman’s ‘SNL’ Movie Officially Titled ‘Saturday Night,’ Sony Sets October Release Date
Jason Reitman’s movie about the inaugural broadcast of “Saturday Night Live” has been set for theatrical release on October 11, 2024. The release date is particularly significant sin...
Angelique Jackson Jul 30, 2024

Simone Biles Completes Her ‘Redemption Tour’ at Paris Olympics — Winning Gold While Focusing on Her Mental Health
At the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles captured the one thing greater than gold - she seemingly reclaimed her joy. Biles was already the greatest gymnast - male or female - in history, with seven Olympic...
Angelique Jackson Jul 30, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo Show Support for Kamala Harris at Atlanta Campaign Rally
Megan Thee Stallion and Quavo showed their support for Vice President Kamala Harris at her first campaign rally in Atlanta as the expected Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential election. ...
Steven J. Horowitz Jul 30, 2024