Category Archives: Variety

‘Bridgerton’s’ Florence Hunt, Jim Sturgess and Teresa Palmer Join ‘Mix Tape’ Series Now Shooting in Dublin (EXCLUSIVE)
"Bridgerton" star Florence Hunt, Jim Sturgess and Australia's Teresa Palmer ("The Clearing," "The Fall Guy") have joined the cast of "Mix Tape," a music-themed drama series. The Australian-Irish co-pr...
Patrick Frater Jun 25, 2024

Six Flags Bringing Horror Franchises ‘Saw,’ ‘The Conjuring,’ ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ and More to Fright Fest 2024
Six Flags is bracing for the scariest time of the year. The amusement park has unveiled its cinematic partners for Fright Fest, the annual weeks-long celebration of Halloween. For the signature haunte...
William Earl Jun 25, 2024

‘Disclaimer’ First Look: Alfonso Cuarón’s Thriller Series With Cate Blanchett Sets October Premiere on Apple TV+
Alfonso Cuarn is returning to the small screen with “Disclaimer,” a psychological thriller starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline. Apple TV+ released a first look image of the seven-episo...
Ethan Shanfeld Jun 25, 2024

How ‘Inside Out 2’ Presented Riley’s Anxiety Attack
SPOILER WARNING: This story mentions major spoilers for "Inside Out 2," now playing in theaters. "Inside Out 2" sees Riley hit puberty. Along with that, her five core emotions — Joy, S...
Jazztangcay Jun 25, 2024

Magnolia Pictures Buys ‘The World According to Allee Willis,’ Documentary About Writer Behind ‘Friends’ Theme Song and ‘September’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to “The World According to Allee Wilis,” a new documentary about the musical powerhouse best known for writing the “Friends”...
Varietybrentlang Jun 25, 2024

‘Gomorrah,’ ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ Director Stefano Sollima and Team Launch AlterEgo Shingle (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian crime/action genre specialist Stefano Sollima - who is known for milestone TV series "Gomorrah" and Hollywood movies such as "Sicario: Day of the Soldado" and “Without Remorse” - i...
Nvivarelli Jun 25, 2024

Gena Rowlands Has Alzheimer’s Disease, Says Her Son and ‘The Notebook’ Director Nick Cassavetes
Gena Rowlands is living with Alzheimer’s disease, her son Nick Cassavetes announced in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly. Cassavetes, who directed his mother in 2004’s “The N...
Zack Sharf Jun 25, 2024

‘Caught by the Tides,’ Jia Zhangke’s Epic Cannes Competition Film, Set for U.S. Release
"Caught by the Tides," the contemporary Chinese epic film directed by Jia Zhangke, has been acquired for U.S. release by Sidehow and Janus Films. The film appeared in main competition in Cannes in May...
Patrick Frater Jun 25, 2024

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 2 Casts Baroque Works Villains Mr. 9, Mr. 5, Miss Valentine and Mr. 3 (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix’s live-action “One Piece” TV series has cast the first new actors for its upcoming second season, adding the comic book adaptation’s versions of four villains. “R...
Jennifer Maas Jun 25, 2024

Hugh Grant Gets Creepy and Traps Two Young Mormon Missionaries in A24’s ‘Heretic’ Trailer
Don’t take your faith for Granted. A24 has released the first trailer for its latest horror film “Heretic,” which stars Hugh Grant as a man who is visited by two young Mormon mission...
Lexi Carson Jun 25, 2024