Category Archives: Variety

Israeli Director Amos Gitai to Ask ‘Why War?’ in Next Project (EXCLUSIVE)
Talking to Variety at the Taormina Film Festival, celebrated Israeli director Amos Gitai spoke about his next feature film following his Berlinale entry "Shikun," which has the title “Why War?...
Leo Barraclough Jul 14, 2024

Alyssa Milano Pays Tribute to ‘Charmed’ Co-Star Shannen Doherty After ‘Complicated Relationship’: ‘The World Is Less Without Her’
Alyssa Milano has paid tribute to her “Charmed” co-star Shannen Doherty, who died Saturday at age 53. “It's no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at its co...
Jack Dunn Jul 14, 2024

Remembering Shannen Doherty: A Gen X Icon Who Fought Like Hell to Live
Shannen Doherty - the star of "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Heathers" and "Charmed," among dozens of other credits - was a gifted actor who immediately got your attention on screen. Her black hair, green e...
Kate Aurthur Jul 14, 2024

Taylor Swift Fends Off Zach Bryan to Spend 12th Week Atop Album Chart, Breaking an Old Whitney Houston Record and Tying Recent One Set by Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift’s streak at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Tortured Poets Department” continues unabated, as the album fended off a strong challenge from a new Zach Bryan release ...
Chris Willman Jul 14, 2024

Rise of Antisemitism in France Portrayed in Short Film to Air on All Major French TV Networks on Bastille Day, Ahead of UEFA Euro Championship Final
With antisemitism in France escalating since the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, a short film portraying a Jewish family grappling with fear will be broadcast on every French TV...
Elskes Jul 14, 2024

IATSE Members Press Leaders on AI Deal Terms as Contract Ratification Vote Begins
As IATSE’s contract ratification vote begins today, union members pressed leaders Saturday during a virtual town hall for details on the AI provisions of the contract negotiated over the past fo...
Carolyn Giardina Jul 14, 2024

‘Despicable Me 4’ Tops International Box Office With $88 Million as Franchise Passes $5 Billion Mark, ‘Twisters’ Starts Foreign Rollout
“Despicable Me 4” loomed large at the international box office, earning a mighty $88 million to top charts. The animated sequel’s global haul now stands at $437.8 million. Over the w...
Varietybrentlang Jul 14, 2024

Bill Maher Denounces Trump Assassination Attempt, Says Shooter Did ‘So Much Damage to the Left’
Bill Maher posted a video of himself on stage at his comedy show on Saturday night, where he shared his thoughts on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally...
Jack Dunn Jul 14, 2024

‘Daily Show’ Cancels On-The-Ground RNC Plans After Trump Assassination Attempt
Jon Stewart and the team from “The Daily Show” will be staying close to home during the Republican National Convention. After planning to cover the event with a satirical lens in host city...
Brian Steinberg Jul 14, 2024

Donald Trump Confirms He Will Attend Republican National Convention on Monday: ‘I Will Be Leaving for Milwaukee, as Scheduled’
Donald Trump is expected to leave for the Republican National Convention on Sunday. Trump confirmed the news via his social media platform Truth Social. He wrote, “Based on yesterday's terrible ...
Jazztangcay Jul 14, 2024