Casey LaLonde, Grandson of Joan Crawford, Dies at 54
He helped introduce a screening of her 1932 melodrama ‘Letty Lynton’ — a film not seen publicly in 90 years — at the TCM Classic Film Festival last month.
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From ‘Toy Story 5’ to Nancy Meyers, Tony Hale Is Just Happy to Be Here
The Emmy winner returns to the world of Pixar as an audience favorite, Forky, the spork with existential angst and a heart of gold.
Janie Sell, Tony-Winning Star of ‘Over Here!,’ Dies at 86
She performed with two of The Andrews Sisters in that, with the Smothers Brothers in ‘I Love My Wife’ and in several other Broadway musicals.
Hollywood Wine Pros Pick the Rosé Bottles Worth Popping All Summer Long
From crisp, low-alcohol sippers to lush, fruit-forward pours, top wine experts reveal the salmon-hued California bottles they recommend for every sun-soaked gathering.
‘Project Runway’ Season 22 Guest Judges and Cameos: Nina Dobrev, Ciara, Ice Spice and More
Tyra Banks returns as a recurring judge, while 'Summer House' alums Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner are among those set to make cameo appearances.
Sarajevo Unveils Seven Projects Championed Through Female Filmmakers Support Program
From a Romanian legal doc to a film about two Serbian teens fleeing political repression, the Sarajevo Film Festival has revealed which female filmmakers will be getting tailored financial and professional support this year.
What Happens When ‘Finding Your Roots’ Uncovers a Famous Family Secret Too Big to Air?
Henry Louis Gates Jr. explains how the PBS series navigates shocking ancestry revelations, guest privacy and the truths that can forever alter a family story.
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Aidan Gillen on Golden Age of ‘F—ing Brilliant’ British Drama and Why There’s ‘Too Much’ Stuff on TV
“Game of Thrones” and “Peaky Blinders” alum Aidan Gillen waxed nostalgic about the golden age of British drama at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival and argued that there’s “too much” content clogging the airwaves for today’s TV consumers. “I just think there’s ...
Shanghai TV Market Debuts Dual-Venue Format to Drive Chinese Content Sales Overseas
The Shanghai International Film & 38; TV Market is launching a new dual-venue format at the Shanghai Exhibition Center this year, with separate spaces for international company pavilions and a dedicated arena pairing Chinese content sellers with buyers from major markets including ...
‘Sumpa Kingdom’ Screens at Shanghai, Director Lhapal Gyal and Cast Discuss Sacred Mountain Landscapes
"Sumpa Kingdom," a drama set in Xizang selected for the Belt and Road Film Week sidebar at the Shanghai International Film Festival, held a post-screening event, with director Lhapal Gyal, producer Sonam Gyal and cast members Tenzin Tsundue, Joy and Sonam Wangmo ...
Hungarian Composer Mihály Víg Reflects on Four Decades of Scoring Béla Tarr’s Films at Shanghai Masterclass
Mihály Víg, the Hungarian composer, actor and screenwriter who has served as Béla Tarr's closest creative partner for more than four decades, held court at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, speaking at a masterclass following a screening of "The Turin Horse." ...
‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ Takes Best Film at Shanghai’s Golden Goblet Awards
China's "Atlantic Rhapsody," directed by Zhong Kaifeng, claimed the best feature film at the 28th Golden Goblet Awards, capping the Shanghai International Film Festival's awards night on June 20. The Chinese debut feature, which also won best cinematography for Hao Jiayue, led ...
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Soars to $71 Million on Opening Day
Playtime is over. Or, actually, maybe it has just begun? Either way, “Toy Story 5” topped the box office charts on Friday. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” easily claimed Friday’s box office crown with $71 million from 4,425 North American theaters. ...
Why Horror Film ‘Leviticus’ Is Summer’s Most Surprising Love Story
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for "Leviticus" and "Obsession," both currently playing in theaters. Deep into the new horror movie “Leviticus,” there’s an interlude that’s stunning for how simple it is. Naim (Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), two teenage boys, ...
Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Proves ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker’
“Bulk” and “Meg 2” director Ben Wheatley thinks “it’s a great time to be a young filmmaker,” pointing to break-out, box-office phenomena like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” as proof that emerging directors are trailblazing new pathways to success — and finding ways to ...
The Beatles’ Long-Lost First-Ever ‘Top of the Pops’ Performance Has Been Found
Footage of the 1964 appearance, where the Fab Four played "Can’t Buy Me Love" and "You Can’t Do That," was erased from BBC archives, but British conservationists obtained 35mm footage
Kathy Bates Threw ‘Waterboy’ Script in Trash Because She “Didn’t Know Who Adam Sandler Was”
The Oscar and Emmy winner also revealed that she nearly passed on 'Matlock' because she thought the show was "just a procedural."
Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Who’s Booed Out of Theater, During Podcast Taping
The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet. Just one day after an estimated two million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the team’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, ...
‘Finnegan’s Foursome’ Review: Edward Burns’ Spiky-Quaint Sports Dramedy Is a Tale of Family Therapy Through Golf
"Finnegan’s Foursome" is his 16th feature, and he’s still doing that shaggy-likable, spiky-quaint, semi-low-budget Edward Burns dramedy thing — the script that’s talky and kind of funny, though in a way that often sounds like a script; the camerawork that’s smoothly tethered ...
Tony Leung Reflects on ‘Silent Friend,’ Wong Kar-wai and Why His Films Must Be Seen in Cinemas at Shanghai Masterclass
Tony Leung Chiu-wai told a full house at the Shanghai International Film Festival that his restrained performance style demands the full cinematic experience to be felt, speaking at a masterclass following a screening of his film "Silent Friend." "Sometimes it might just ...
How ‘Leviticus’ Stars Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen Prepared to Take on the Roles of Two Closeted Teenagers for the Conversion Therapy Horror
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from "Leviticus," now in theaters. “I want it to look like you” might be the single most romantic dialogue of the year. And yes, it’s from a horror movie, namely Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus,” which features two ...
‘Toy Story 5’ Cast Guide: All the Celebrities Voicing Toys, From Conan O’Brien to Bad Bunny
Even toys aren’t exempt from being replaced by technology. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” opening in theaters June 19, is the latest instalment in the beloved animated franchise that follows a group of toys, led by cowboy Woody (Tom Hanks) and ...
‘Taxi’ Star Tony Danza Pays Tribute to Director James Burrows: ‘We Have Lost the Greatest of All Time’
Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series "Taxi," paid tribute to his longtime director on Friday afternoon. He wrote on ...
Why ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Matthew Rhys and Breakout Kate O’Flynn Should Scare the Rest of the Emmy Comedy Field
"Widow's Bay" could be the thing that goes bump in the Emmy race. The Television Academy knows what it likes. It's usually the polished prestige drama, the bittersweet half-hour dramedy and the new miniseries built around a movie star and a timely ...
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‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 7: [SPOILER] Gets Murdered, [SPOILER] Might Die and Everyone Else Is Either Drunk or in a Bar Brawl
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the seventh episode of "Dutton Ranch," "Den of Sin," which is now streaming on Paramount+. Yee-haw! Welcome to another week of "Dutton Ranch," where after last week's festivities we're all dressed up for a fancy ...
Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies at 50
Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 of a stroke. He was 50 years old. Cary's death was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash. “Our brother ...
‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Why She Hasn’t Grilled Vince Gilligan and the Writers About Season 2 Just Yet
Think your fan conversations about Apple TV's "Pluribus" are heated? Try being on the actual series set. "We have healthy, sometimes tongue-in-cheek debates about different questions that the show brings up, whether it's your personal take on what you would do or ...
‘Obsession,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Breakout Stars Get Real About Navigating Industry Expectations and AI: ‘We Are So Hungry for Something New’
A group of rising stars from "Obsession," "The Pitt," "Euphoria" and more gathered Thursday to talk about the Gen Z effect on entertainment and navigating careers in Hollywood as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's inaugural First Act: Summer Soiree event. The participants ...
‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Gives ‘Beyond the Gates’ Its Third-Best Week of Ratings Ever (EXCLUSIVE)
CBS' "The Young and the Restless"/"Beyond the Gates" crossover resulted in strong ratings for "Beyond the Gates" the week of June 8. The show averaged 1.8 million viewers throughout the week, up 11% from its season-to-date numbers — making it the third ...
James Burrows, ‘Will & Grace’ Director and ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator, Dies at 85
Son of an acclaimed playwright, the 10-time Emmy winner got his start on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and helmed every 'Will & 38; Grace' episode.
The Global Rush to Ban Kids From Social Media Has Begun. Will It Work?
As Britain and Canada follow Australia’s lead on under-16 social media bans, experts warn the measures may be easy to evade and hard to enforce.
I Bought a Breathalyzer and Drank Along With the Characters in ‘Spider-Noir’
Oopsie-poopsie, 12 slugs of whiskey in less than a half hour was not a good idea.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sophia Bush Defend Ties to Peter Thiel’s Secretive Dialog Group
After a leaked directory exposed their membership in Dialog — Peter Thiel's invitation-only ideas forum — celebrities are speaking out.
“We Lost a Giant”: James Burrows Mourned by ‘Friends’ and ‘Will & Grace’ Stars
The prolific TV director and 11-time Emmy winner died Friday at the age of 85.
Inside ‘Love Island USA’ Narrator Iain Stirling’s Job to Push Jokes “as Far as I Can Get Away With”
The comedian, who has been narrating the Peacock hit series since season four, brings fans behind the mic, revealing his quick turnaround process, why he's "quite jealous of Americans" and whether his jokes are ever rejected.
Television Often Neglects Directors, but James Burrows’ Legacy Is Impossible to Overlook
A key creative force in shaping beloved sitcoms from 'Taxi' to 'Cheers,' from 'Friends' to 'Will & 38; Grace,' Burrows won 11 Emmys and helmed well over 1,000 episodes of television.
John Turturro Walked Across the Brooklyn Bridge So He Could Be at the Knicks Parade
According to The Hollywood Reporter's source item, John Turturro Walked Across the Brooklyn Bridge So He Could Be at the Knicks Parade, Brunson-level grit from 'The Night Of' actor. The development sits in VINI's Technology file for readers following technology, science, product ...
‘Terrifier’ Star Catherine Corcoran Named Raindance Film Festival’s First Horror Ambassador (Exclusive)
The actress' role comes in partnership with her production company, FareStream Pictures.
Morgan Freeman Recorded a Blues Record With Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Shemekia Copeland
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience , out Aug. 7, includes his collaboration with Taj Mahal of the Son House classic "Death Letter Blues"
Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer’s Bassist, Dead at 50
Cary joined the band in 1997, when they released their self-titled breakthrough album featuring the smash single “Kiss Me"
Winners & Losers: Netflix Knifes the Duffer Brothers, ‘Supergirl’ Wows Influencers
'Supergirl' gets buzz from the usual suspects. Netflix flips off The Duffers and Paramount at the same time. The battle between franchises vs. originals takes a turn. Christopher Nolan begins to count his 'Odyssey' money.
Anne Hathaway Announces Pregnancy, Expecting Third Child With Husband Adam Shulman
“x Baby, I’m yours x," she captioned her video shared on social media in which she reveals her baby bump.
Stark Picture Emerges of Paramount-Warner Bros. Job Loss Risk In L.A. County
A new estimate by local officials who are in the process of assessing the impact of David Ellison's $111 billion merger places 2,500 jobs "at potential risk" in the area and 6,000 more globally.
Steven Spielberg Scared the Shit Out of Eve Hewson — and She Loved It
The 'Disclosure Day' star on growing up in Dublin, crashing Hollywood auditions and what it's like to get the call from the famed director — twice!
How Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Brings Its Pioneering Black Doctor to the Screen (Exclusive)
In this first-look, star Jocko Sims, showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine and costume designer Mitchell Travers reveal how they used Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 1935 novel, history and some creative liberty to tell the story of Dr. George Tann, the eclectic physician who saved the ...
19 Black Characters Who Changed TV and Film Forever
From Mookie in 'Do the Right Thing' to Issa in 'Insecure' to Carlton in 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at some of the most impactful characters to grace screens both big and small.
‘Industry’ Finally Has Emmy Heat — and Myha’la Is at the Center of It
As HBO’s once-underseen finance drama surges in buzz and ratings, the actress opens up about Harper Stern’s most devastating season yet and why awards attention may finally follow.
Cannes Lions CEO Reveals What Keeps Him Up at Night
Festival boss Simon Cook talks A.I., the creator economy and the pleasures and perils of running the biggest marketing meetup in the world.
The Emmys Keep Arguing About Comedy — and TV Keeps Making the Argument Harder
As ‘Elsbeth,’ ‘Wonder Man,’ ‘Spider-Noir’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ crowd an increasingly fuzzy field, the battle over what qualifies as a comedy is only getting messier.
L.A.’s Most Luxurious Post-Facelift Staycations
Top plastic surgeons are sending their A-list clients to recover in style and secrecy at high-end hotels with dedicated facilities.
Blink49’s Brand Studio Plans First Vertical Video, ‘Murder at the Mansion’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Blink49's branded entertainment division, Brand Studio, recently launched a vertical video division — and it has just announced its first project in the space. "Murder at the Mansion," described as an "original vertical micro-drama designed for mobile-first audiences," is set for this ...
Alfonso Ribeiro on Social Media Fueling ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Success and Urging Contestants to Ignore the Trolls: ‘Why Are We So Mean to One Another?
“Dancing With the Stars” is not like any other reality show. It’s real. That’s the message winner-turned-host Alfonso Ribeiro sends when discussing the competition series. “We’re creating a safe space — a space where we’re allowing our celebrities to share their true ...
‘Ponderosa’ Review: The Great Bill Camp Gives Weight to a Slippery, Nightmarish Black Comedy
One of the great secret weapons of American film and TV in recent years, solid-gold supporting actor Bill Camp gets a rare and fascinating leading showcase in "Ponderosa" — though in committing to Rob Rice's quietly sinister and wildly peculiar black comedy, ...
H.E.R., Bini, Lea Salonga, Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza Lead Dreamworks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’ Soundtrack (EXCLUSIVE)
H.E.R., Bini, Lea Salonga and Katseye's Sophia Laforteza are among the artists leading the soundtrack on Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island.” The film, which is set to preview at next week's Annecy Animation Film Festival, will open in theaters later this year. It ...
9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and More
Stream new releases from Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and Big Freedia and SOPHIE
Shanghai Film Festival’s Mobile Filmmaking Camp Wraps With 10 iPhone-Shot Short Films
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival's SIFF ING section wrapped its new Mobile Filmmaking Camp, with 10 short films shot entirely on iPhone by emerging Chinese directors screened both on-site in Shanghai and online. Launched as a new featured initiative within the ...
‘Slow Horses’ Star Christopher Chung on Balancing Ego and Empathy as Fan-Favorite Roddy Ho: ‘You Never Play It for the Joke, Everything Is Just Genuine’
"Slow Horses" may be headed by Gary Oldman's dishevelled MI5 agent Jackson Lamb but it was Roddy Ho, played by Christopher Chung, who took the reins in Season 5. The clueless computer nerd with an outsized attitude finally got a storyline matching ...
Memory, Freedom and Music Among Themes as Five Documentaries Chase Golden Goblet Glory at Shanghai
Five documentary films are competing for the Golden Goblet Award in the Documentary category at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with the creative teams behind all five nominees gathering for a press meeting. The five contenders – Spain's "Benigno," Chinese production ...
‘It’s a Fantastic Time for Animation’: UTA Partner Jason Burns Praises Original Ideas, Animation Directors Ahead of Annecy Film Festival
In 2025, animation features ruled the box-office, from long-awaited sequels ("Zootopia 2") to original streaming megahits ("KPop Demon Hunters"). Behind the scenes, the success of these seasoned directors and newfound talents reveals an ongoing audience appetite for bold artistic choices, compelling narratives ...
Japan Hits Record 25 Annecy 2026 Selections, Unifies MIFA Booths in Show of Force
Japan's presence at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival marks a recent high-water mark, with 25 Japanese films selected across the festival's competitive and non-competitive sections – up from 18 last year – as the country's industry bodies simultaneously consolidate their MIFA footprint ...
‘Citizen Vigilante’ Review: Uwe Boll Does Armie Hammer No Favors With This Morally Bankrupt Thriller
After decades of cinema chronicling men taking the law into their own hands when “the system” fails them, a thoughtful reckoning is warranted — if not necessary — about the costs, and complex morality, of vigilantism. A handful of films have tried, ...
Curry Barker’s Third Film, an Original Horror Concept, Heads to Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster
After the blockbuster success of his debut feature "Obsession," Curry Barker's next film, an original horror concept, is set up with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Film Group. Barker will write, direct and produce his third feature which comes to Universal Film ...
Matt Damon Crashes ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in a Trojan Horse to Troll Him: ‘I Did It!’
Toward the tail-end of his monologue Thursday night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the host received a very special delivery from UPS: a giant horse, as well as a baby horse. “I didn’t order a horse!” exclaimed Kimmel to the UPS delivery guy. ...
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Larry David for Having Slave-Owning Relatives
On Thursday night, Larry David, maybe the funniest living person, visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Ostensibly to promote “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” his sketch-comedy series honoring America’s 250th birthday by skewering events from its history, premiering June 26 on HBO, ...
Listen to FKA twigs’ New Electro Song Featuring Lil Yachty
“it never ceases to amaze me how pain can manifest into the hardest and most euphoric sonics”
Jordan’s Emerging Filmmakers Prioritizing Universal Human Experiences, Local Realities, Authenticity
Jordan’s vibrant cinematic landscape continues to evolve thanks in large part to an increasing diversity of filmmaking talent determined to tell their own unique stories, ranging from intimate portraits and locally rooted genre to historical accounts and the realities of the region’s ...
Anne Curtis Leads Mikhail Red’s Manila Paranoia Thriller ‘Remote’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Philippine filmmaker Mikhail Red has set his next feature: "Remote," a paranoia thriller set in contemporary Manila, with Anne Curtis attached to star. The project is produced by Evolve Studios and Viva Films, with production scheduled to begin later this year. Curtis ...
APOS 2026 Takeaways: IP, Sport, AI Define Asia’s New Content Era
Asia's entertainment industry is entering a new stage of maturity. Growth remains important, but executives at this week's APOS conference in Bali were focused on building sustainable ecosystems, scalable IP and deeper audience engagement. Here are eight themes that defined the conversation. ...
Hayley Kiyoko’s Feature Film ‘Girls Like Girls’ Took a Decade to Make. Now That It’s Here, She Hopes It’s Just the Beginning for Sapphic Media
“Girls Like Girls” has been a long time in the making. Originally released as a music video in 2015 by musician Hayley Kiyoko, the tune with the lyrics "Girls like girls, just like boys do" quickly became a sapphic anthem, amassing 163 ...
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Chiefs Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca to Speak at Toronto Market Summit
Toronto Intl. Film Festival’s first-ever market, known as TIFF: The Market, has revealed that Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca will headline the Speakers’ Summit. The executives will take part in an in-depth conversation ...
Chinese Filmmakers Face Red Tape, Cultural Barriers in International Co-Productions, Shanghai Panel Finds
Chinese filmmakers are struggling with bureaucratic hurdles and different audience expectations in international co-productions, according to panelists at a “Belt and Road” discussion at SIFForum, the Shanghai International Film Festival’s industry dialogue sessions. Yan Peng, deputy general manager of state-owned Huaxia Film ...
‘Stand Up’ Review: A Dutch Disability Drama With Complexity and Integrity
Most able-bodied people don't know what to say to 23-year-old Vera (Lucia Zemene) in the months following a traffic collision that left her without a leg, but one empty platitude really stands out: A friend suggests that maybe it happened for a ...
How Este Haim and Amanda Yamate Centered Sisterly Love on the ‘Voicemails For Isabelle’ Score (Exclusive)
The soon-to-be-released Netflix rom-com focuses on more than just romantic love: “It was really about family and loving and having such a deep connection to your sister.”
Curry Barker’s Next Film Lands at Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster (Exclusive)
The 'Obsession' filmmaker will be writing, directing and producing an original horror feature.
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer Tease ‘Grinch’ Sequel (“Something We’ve Thought About For a Long Time”) and Weigh in on Success of YouTube Filmmakers
The Imagine Entertainment partners sat down with THR editor-in-chief Maer Roshan for a keynote conversation at the UCLA Entertainment Symposium, where they also touched on AI fears and their (lack of) retirement plans.
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Series From EP Seth MacFarlane a Go at Peacock
The series is based on Matt Dinnaman's popular series of books.
‘A Whole Person Almost’ Is a Cinematic Odyssey. And Hey, Does This Cloud Look Like Trump?! (Exclusive Clips)
Director Efthimis Kosemund-Sanidis’ debut feature, about a man arriving on a remote Greek island to claim his late father’s inheritance, world premieres in the Karlovy Vary film festival’s Proxima competition.
FKA Twigs Taps Lil Yachty for Pulsating Single ‘On Your Mind’
The song follows the singer's recent albums Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow
See Bruce Springsteen Sing ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ at Opening of the Obama Presidential Center
“President Obama and Michelle, you have exemplified that ideal with lives that have served us all with heart and commitment and love and compassion,” Springsteen said
Chris Brown Testifies at Dog Mauling Trial: ‘It Was A Lot of Blood’
The singer defended his response when a housekeeper was attacked by a security dog on his property, saying the bloody scene left him "in shock”
Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer Behind ‘Sicko Mode,’ Dead at 29
The prolific producer had worked with the likes of Future, Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and more
Bunnie Xo Reveals She and Jelly Roll Are ‘Still Having a Baby’ Amid Divorce
The popular podcaster broke her silence following news of her divorce from the country star after 10 years of marriage
Producer Tay Keith Dies at 29
The Memphis-born hitmaker behind Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and Sexyy Red’s “Pound Town” was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18
Glenn Danzig to Direct Adaption of His Comic ‘Hellmask’ (Exclusive)
The Misfits frontman's book is set against a medieval backdrop.
Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup Livestream: How to Watch Tonight’s Soccer Game Online Free
Either team could win the group and advance to the next round with a victory tonight.
Warner Bros.’ Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy to Keynote Toronto Film Festival
The co-chairs and co-CEOs of the Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group will take part in TIFF's content market as part of its Dialogue program.
Chicago Throws a Party for the Obama Presidential Center’s Star-Studded Opening
Several thousand people gathered a few blocks away for a public viewing of the ceremony.
Carlos Mencia Charged With Tax Evasion
Los Angeles prosecutors brought the charges as part of a broader push to pursue tax-related financial crimes.
Why Netflix Canceled ‘The Boroughs’ (Exclusive)
Executive producers Matt and Ross Duffer ditched the streamer for Paramount.
Geena Davis Found the “Perfect” Role in ‘The Boroughs’ — Then Netflix Canceled It
The star of the retirement-village sci-fi series reflects on its Top 10 run, the cast’s disappointment over its one-season fate and why she’d gladly return for a spinoff.
Daisy Edgar-Jones Starrer ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ Lands 2027 Date
'CODA' filmmaker Siân Heder is behind the Paramount adaptation of Gabrielle Zevin's novel.
Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer of Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” Dies at 29
Keith was found dead in his Tennessee apartment on Thursday after police performed a welfare check.
Margo Martindale Just Gave the Film Performance of a Lifetime. Will Anyone Have the Guts to Distribute It?
'The Long Haul' is the gem you should be talking about. Also, she’s about to be in 'All’s Fair.'
Tay Keith, Producer of Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ Dies at 29
Tay Keith (real name: Brytavious Chambers), the Grammy-nominated producer behind such hits as Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment, local police confirm. No cause of death was announced. A report from Nashville police ...
‘Star Wars’ Darth Maul Voice Actor Was Told ‘You’re the New James Earl Jones’ and Thought: ‘Then Why Are You Paying Me Such S— Money, George Lucas?’
Peter Serafinowicz appeared on a recent episode of the "Classic Clown" podcast and looked back at his brief stint voicing the villainous Darth Maul in 1999's "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace." While Ray Park physically played the Sith villain ...
David Sheiner, Character Actor Known for ‘The Odd Couple’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies at 98
David Sheiner, the character actor known for his work in films like "The Odd Couple" and shows like "Murder, She Wrote," died June 5 of renal failure in Los Angeles, his daughter Kate Sheiner confirmed to Variety. Sheiner was a Lee Strasberg-trained ...
‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Review: Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson Give a Hard-Sell Romcom Premise the Hard Sell
Is "Voicemails" the least romantic word ever to appear in the title of a romantic comedy? It's up there, surely. But consider it a suitable warning, since "Voicemails for Isabelle" isn't terribly romantic either, though it puts much bright-eyed effort into proving ...
Comedian Carlos Mencia Charged With Tax Evasion After Failing to Report $8.7 Million in Income
Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with tax evasion and failing to report $8.7 million in income. Mencia was arrested Thursday and remains in custody. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced the felony state tax evasion charges. It is ...
Paramount’s ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,’ Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Set for November 2027
Paramount's “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and directed by Siân Heder, will hit theaters next November. Gabrielle Zevin’s best-selling novel tells the story of two friends whose lives first intersect in childhood and college, and follows them over several ...
Jalen Brunson Ends Feud With Elmo at New York Knicks NBA Championship Parade
Elmo and Jalen Brunson are cool. The iconic "Sesame Street" character caught flak from Knicks fans earlier this month for posting a video on his official social media account saying, "Elmo hopes both teams have fun!" with four basketball emojis, referring to ...
Fat Joe, Mary J. Blige, Wu-Tang Clan and More Rock New York Knicks’ Victory Parade With Tag-Team Performance
Nothing says love more than climbing atop a New York City Department of Sanitation garbage truck with your friend and waiting three hours for the New York Knicks to arrive. Well, maybe the only thing that tops it is climbing over steel ...
Hollywood Warns Against Sabotaging California Film Incentives, Seeks Exemption From Credit Limit
The entertainment industry is warning Gov. Gavin Newsom that the state risks undermining California production if it imposes a new limit on corporate tax credits. In a June 8 letter, a coalition of industry and labor groups argued that the governor's budget ...
Here’s to the Chicks as the Band of the Sesquicentennial, as Group Performs First U.S. Show in Three Years at SoCal’s Yaamava’ Theater: Concert Review
In the words of Grand Funk: They're an American band. Those of us who are prone to think and argue about rock 'n' roll superlatives often debate which act counts as the greatest American band of the 20th century: Is it the ...
PMC Acquires Vox Media Brands, Creating Digital Publishing Giant
Penske Media Corp. has acquired the Vox Media portfolio of digital brands, including high-profile news and lifestyle hubs Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, Popsugar, The Dodo, Punch and Thrillist. The pact makes PMC's the world's largest digital publisher. The parent company of ...
HBO Max Cuts One-Year Subscription Prices 28% in Limited-Time Offer Ahead of ‘House of Dragon’ Season 3 — and Before Paramount Merger
HBO Max has long offered a discount if you pay upfront for a year of service. Now the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned service is dangling an even bigger price break in a new summer promo. Starting Thursday (June 18), new and returning HBO ...
Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media Signs Netflix Deal to Develop TV Shows
Proximity Media, the media company founded by "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to exclusively develop TV series for the streamer. The company previously had an overall TV deal at Disney, which ...
‘Warrior Cats’ Animated TV Show Set at Disney
"Warrior Cats" is getting the television treatment. An animated TV adaptation of the beloved, long-running children's fantasy book series is coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel, following a deal between Coolabi Group and Disney Kids & 38; Family. The show, from animation ...
Jelly Roll, Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz Among This Summer’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Guest Hosts (EXCLUSIVE)
Comedian Tiffany Haddish, who guest hosted "Jimmy Kimmel Live" for the first time last year, is back to kick off this summer's fill-ins as Kimmel takes his annual summer break. Haddish will host the week of July 6. Kimmel is wrapping his ...
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller to Announce Emmy Nominations
The Television Academy has announced that Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas ("The Bear") and Jeff Hiller ("Somebody Somewhere") will present the nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards on July 8. The nominations ceremony will stream live from the Academy's Wolf Theatre in the ...
Variety and Google TV Partner to Host Two Events With Industry Leaders at Cannes Lions
Variety and Google TV will host two exclusive events during Cannes Lions designed to explore the intersection of entertainment, technology, and culture through keynote conversations and industry discussions. On June 23, The Industry Innovators Cocktail Hour will feature a keynote conversation with ...
Quinta Brunson Exits Warner Bros. TV, Signs New Overall Deal With Disney’s 20th Television
"Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson as signed a new multi-year overall deal with Disney Television Studios' 20th Television, Variety has confirmed. As part of the new pact, Brunson and her Fifth Chance Productions shingle will develop, write and executive produce ...
Charles Melton Joining Matt Damon in Event Film From ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Directors
Charles Melton, the star of "Beef" and "May December," will join Matt Damon in the new movie from Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the filmmaker duo known as the Daniels. The project, which is described as an "event film," marks the pair's ...
Alessio Liguori to Direct ‘Moriarty Rising: A Sherlock Holmes Tale’
Alessio Liguori is to direct “Moriarty Rising: A Sherlock Holmes Tale” in Turin, Italy. The project, written by Oliver Draiv, explores the origins of Sherlock Holmes' greatest adversary against the backdrop of modern-day Turin. “Moriarty Rising” is a “dual-format” production, meaning it ...
‘Air Jaws’ to ‘Chum Island’: Discovery Channel Reveals Full Shark Week 2026 Lineup
The annual programming event kicks off July 26.
Mýa Signs with WME for Representation
The signing comes on the heels of releasing her latest album, 'Retrospect,' which was released via Planet 9/Virgin Music Group on May 15. It was the performer's first full-length album in eight years.
The ‘Obsession’ Effect: Horror Flick Has Fans Stalking Two L.A. Businesses
Devotees of Curry Barker's breakout have been flocking to a North Hollywood diner and a Burbank magic shop featured in the film.
Liza Colón-Zayas, Jeff Hiller Tapped to Announce Emmy Nominations
The actors, who won Emmys for their roles in 'The Bear' and 'Somebody Somewhere,' respectively, will unveil the noms.
Eater, The Verge and SB Nation Sold to Penske Media
The deal formally winds down an era at Vox Media, which had sold its namesake site and podcast assets as well as New York magazine to James Murdoch.
Keri Russell Teases ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 as Emmy Buzz Builds
Filming in Italy, the star reflects on Kate Wyler’s fractured marriage, her “tennis match” chemistry with Rufus Sewell and the freedom she’s found in one of TV’s smartest dramas.
Ryan Coogler Moves TV Deal From Disney to Netflix
Coogler's Proximity Media Television will now develop series exclusively for Netflix.
Fox Creator Studios Beefs Up Roster With Josh Richards, Emilia Hartford and More
Head of Fox Creator Studios Billy Parks tells The Hollywood Reporter the unique arrangement is "not for everybody," but it "can be a great, great partnership for the right creator."
Netflix Is Turning ‘Simon Says’ Game Into a Competition Show
"This isn’t the Simon you remember from recess,” the streamer describes.
Kate Hudson-Javier Bardem Rom-Com ‘Hello & Paris’ Adds 6 to Cast at Amazon MGM (Exclusive)
Rupert Penry-Jones, Trudie Styler, Amber Valletta, Bella Maclean, Eliot Sumner and Thaddea Graham have boarded writer-director Elizabeth Chomko's feature that is currently in production.
Watch Kim Gordon Play “Play Me” on The Tonight Show
Ahead of the start of her summer tour
Craig Finn Announces The Man I’ve Always Been Tour
A North American run of full-band shows will cap off a jam-packed 2026 for the Hold Steady frontman
Sleep Return With Tour, Comic Book, and First New Song in Eight Years
The pioneering doom-metal band now includes Void’s Bubba Dupree on guitar and Melvins’ Dale Crover on drums
Tierra Whack Calls Out Critics in New Singles ‘Totem’ and ‘Wax Paper’
The rapper’s pre-released singles from her upcoming album ‘ Whack’s Museum’ put her talent on display and dispel doubters
See the Roots, Eddie Vedder, U2 Perform at Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, John Legend and more also on hand for opening of Obama Presidential Center and Library in Chicago
Bad Bunny Didn’t Need the U.S. to Set Touring Records This Year
Artist's Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour is now highest grossing and best-selling tour in history to ignore the states, and his ticket sales have pushed him past $1 billion in gross sales
Kim Gordon Plays ‘Tonight Show’ in a Jalen Brunson Jersey
Go New York, go New York, go! The art-rock legend stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s show with an iconic Knicks look
Watch Marcello Hernández Confess to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden
The Spanish singer brought her Lux Tour to New York City for the second night in a row on Wednesday
Spain’s Book Business Eyes Global Screen Boom as Fernando Benzo Touts Literature as ‘Safe IP’: ‘Our Petrol Is the Language’
Spanish literature could prove to be a boon for international film and TV adaptations, says Fernando Benzo, author and secretary general of the Spanish Federation of Publishers. “Books are a safe intellectual property – that’s the main concept for me,” Benzo told ...
Albert Serra – In Conversation With China’s Bi Gan – and Carla Simón, Nicolás Méndez, Turbo Shorts Capture Spain’s Creative Take-Off at Shanghai
In the last two years, Spanish directors have had more films in Cannes Festival main competition – five – than any other country in the world. On June 17, Prime Video announced that Spain was its No. 1 non-English export force, recently ...
Vertical Content Outgrows the Microdrama Moment as Asia’s Platforms Chase IP Franchises
Asia's fast-growing vertical content sector is moving beyond short-form experimentation and into the franchise era, according to executives speaking at the APOS on Thursday. During the session “Building the Vertical Stack in Asia,” industry leaders shared that the next stage of growth ...
Netflix’s ‘I Will Find You’ Is Another Wild (and Fun!) Harlan Coben Crime Thriller: TV Review
With series like “Run Away,” “Fool Me Once” and “Missing You,” it’s clear Netflix has hit its stride when it comes to adapting prolific novelist Harlan Coben’s novels. “I Will Find You,” from Coben’s 2023 novel of the same name, and adapted ...
‘The Lost Children of Tuam,’ Element Pictures Feature Produced by Liam Neeson, to World Premiere at Galway Film Fleadh (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming Galway Film Fleadh has landed a world premiere of a very local story from arguably Ireland's most renowned producers in Element Pictures and, in Liam Neeson, one of the country's biggest stars. "The Lost Children of Tuam," directed by Frank ...
‘Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil’ Sets India Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
One of animation's most enduring franchises is making its Indian theatrical debut. TV Asahi and PVR Inox Pictures will release "Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil" across cinemas throughout India on Oct. 2, the franchise's first-ever ...
Microdrama Is Streaming’s New Top-of-Funnel in Southeast Asia, Research Finds
Streaming platforms racing to acquire microdrama content are not simply chasing a trending format – they are buying a direct line into the fast-attention layer where Southeast Asian audiences spend the overwhelming majority of their digital leisure time, according to new research ...
Limonero Films Partners With Parad Media for Worldwide Sales on ‘Bock Saga,’ a Tale of ‘True Crime, Cults, Eccentric Characters and a Treasure’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Barcelona-based Limonero Films has nabbed world rights to distribute “Bock Saga,” an original, four-part true crime series produced by Finnish group Parad Media. The cult-related series, which premieres on Finnish broadcaster YLE on July 27, has already pre-sold to NRK in Norway, ...
Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson to Play Teen Angel in Secret Cinema’s ‘Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical’
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been cast as Teen Angel in Secret Cinema and TodayTix's return staging of "Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical," set to run at Evolution London in Battersea Park from July 22 to Sept. 13. Wilson joins a ...
Joel and Ethan Coen to Be Honored at the 18th Edition of the Lumière Festival
Joel and Ethan Coen will be honored at the 18th edition of the Lumière Festival, which runs from Oct. 10-18 in Lyon, France. The filmmaking brothers will receive the Lumière Award at the festival, which is focused on classic cinema and iconic ...
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Cast: All the Stars Hitting the Ballroom This Fall
The full list of celebs and pros who will appear on the next season will be revealed on 'Good Morning America' on Sept. 2, but that hasn't stopped ABC from slowly announcing a few of the people partaking in the upcoming season.
‘I Will Find You’ Review: Sam Worthington and Britt Lower Lead Netflix’s Wheel-Spinning, Pulpy Harlan Coben Thriller
Milo Ventimiglia, Chi McBride and Logan Browning also star in the latest limited series from the prolific mystery writer, about a father locked up for killing the son he now believes is still alive.
APOS: Prime Video Bets Its Future in Asia-Pacific on Building the “Entertainment Hub”
At Asia's leading media conference, held this week in Bali, Amazon regional entertainment leaders touted its radical localization strategies, 600-plus distribution partners, and the new ad-supported tier in India built on Amazon MX Player.
Locarno: Rick Baker, Seven-Time Oscar Winner and Makeup Effects Artist, to Receive Vision Award
"Over his long career, Rick Baker has transformed Michael Jackson into a zombie in Thriller and turned Jim Carrey into the Grinch."
Two Shell Announces New Album Infinite Now
According to Pitchfork's source item, Two Shell Announces New Album Infinite Now, The LP lands October 16 The development sits in VINI's Technology file for readers following technology, science, product policy, markets, infrastructure, and the public consequences of innovation. The original report ...
Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba and K-Pop Stars Debut in Fendi’s Baguette Campaign
The Baguette gets carried around by Emma D’Arcy, Sophie Thatcher, Iris Law, Tecla Insolia and Fendi ambassadors Bang Chan, Song Yuqi, Ren Meguro and Mina.
Hollywood Names Surface in Peter Thiel-Backed, Invite-Only Society
Ranks of his group, Dialog, appear to include several prominent figures in media and entertainment who're put in the same room as C-suite execs and political titans during closed door annual retreats. The group is planning an expansion.
Why Padma Lakshmi Wants ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ to Mark a New Wave of “High-End” Food TV
"We don't need a lot of those old tropes and tricks of reality television," says the host of the CBS cooking competition.
A Parking Spot, a Philosophical War and the Most Talked-About Film at Shanghai
Canadian director Louis Godbout on how a suburban Montreal argument over a parking space became 'The Parking Spot' — a psychological thriller dividing SIFF audiences in the best possible way: "The film is a meditation on fate."
Shanghai’s Rising Filmmakers Get a Master Class From the Festival Elite
The heads of the Berlin, Toronto and Hong Kong festivals, alongside former Oscars president Janet Yang and actress Joan Chen, offered emerging talent some encouragement — and tough love.
How Asian Animators Are Cracking the Code of Cross-Cultural Storytelling
On the sidelines of Shanghai, Chinese filmmaker Yu Shui, India's Gitanjali Rao and Aardman's Will Becher discuss what it takes to make a film the whole world wants to see.
Shanghai: Kering’s Women in Motion Reflects on Changing Times, Offers Inspiration
Cecilia Yip and Rebecca Li Manxuan joined by Dora Bouchoucha and Carla Gutiérrez on stage and they share the message: "Be true to yourself and just don't try to please everybody."
Ben Stiller Teams With A24 and HBO for New York Knicks Doc
"Obviously I've been shooting some stuff on my phone, but it's kind of gonna be about all eras of the Knicks," the actor and filmmaker says of the project.
The Turkish Front-Runner at Shanghai That Turns Personal Trauma Into Universal Fear
Director Reis Çelik draws on his own escape during Turkey's 1980 military coup for 'Night of Blindness,' a tense black-and-white thriller that's become an early Golden Goblet front-runner.
New Paramount+ Promo Is Essentially a Two-Month Free Trial
While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial period, this limited-time offer is a very close second.
Duffer Brothers’ ‘The Boroughs’ Canceled by Netflix After One Season
The Duffer Brothers' sci-fi series "The Boroughs" has been canceled by Netflix after one season. The show, which was executive produced by the "Stranger Things" creators, debuted in May 2026 off the heels of that show's final season. "The Boroughs" starred Alfred ...
Producers United Boosts Legal Muscle With Entertainment Litigator Bonnie Eskenazi, Labor Pro Allyson L. Belovin (EXCLUSIVE)
Producers United, the advocacy group dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of “career producers” in film and television, has added some significant legal muscle to its bench. Entertainment litigator Bonnie Eskenazi and leading labor and employment attorney Allyson L. Belovin will ...
Radial Entertainment Hires Former Sony Exec Carrie Ferman as Chief Operating Officer (EXCLUSIVE)
Radial Entertainment has tapped former Sony exec Carrie Ferman as the company's new chief opperating officer. The news was revealed on Wednesday at the StreamTV Show in Denver during a keynote interview with Radial CEO Jeff Shultz. Ferman previously served as head ...
Jamie Bell on ‘Half Man,’ Fatherhood and Wanting to Make a Tap-Dancing Movie After Fred Astaire Biopic Fell Apart
Jamie Bell is still dancing. Twenty-five years ago, an 11-year-old boy from northeast England filmed a small movie about a coal miner's son who wanted to dance ballet. Three years later, that boy, a 14-year-old Jamie Bell, stood on a BAFTA stage ...
Emmy Predictions: Writing — Where the Scribes Behind ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Love Story’ Make Their Case
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The ...
Key and Peele’s Plan to Reboot ‘Police Academy’ Got Canceled After Michael Brown Killed in Ferguson, Says Ike Barinholtz
A 2010s reboot of “Police Academy” was canceled after a tragic real-life incident sparked a national debate about the police use of force. On the June 17 episode of the podcast “Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz,” the comedian told a story ...
Tom Holland Speaks Out on AI and Why Artists Are ‘Safe’: ‘Creativity Has to Do With the Human Experience’
Tom Holland is sharing his thoughts on the hot-button topic of AI, and he's not shy about explaining why it "doesn't have a soul." "Creativity is safe from AI because creativity has to do with the human experience," Holland said while appearing ...
‘Dreams of Violets’ Review: What Does a Film Made Entirely with AI Look Like? Ash Koosha’s Iranian Protest Drama Is Dramatically Numbing, but It’s Still a Startling Portent of the Future
Does this mean that AI can "make a movie"? No. But it does mean that AI can give you scenes of roiling tumultuous Civil War set in the hurly-burly of Tehran at sunset, with soldiers roaming the streets and forcing citizens into ...
Ben Stiller Sets NY Knicks Doc Series With A24, HBO and the NBA After Championship Win
Superfan Ben Stiller has confirmed he is making a multi-part documentary series about the history of the New York Knicks and their historic championship win last weekend, in partnership with the NBA, HBO and A24. The series will chronicle the history, culture, ...
Hollywood Radio and Television Society Partners With Easterseals Disability Services to Relaunch Darcy Awards
The Hollywood Radio and Television Society will extend its long-standing relationship with Easterseals Disability Services, partnering with the nonprofit organization for the upcoming Easterseals Disability Arts & 38; Culture Awards, also known as the Darcys. Founded in 1979 by producer Norman Lear, ...
Harry Styles Just Delivered the Greatest Performance of His Solo Career
An official release of this incredibly special evening at Meltdown Festival in London is a must
Gracie Abrams Reveals ‘Daughter From Hell’ Track List
The singer-songwriter’s third album will feature 16 tracks, including lead single “Hit the Wall”
OG Anunoby Tells Alicia Keys ‘The City’s Asking for You’ Ahead of Knicks Ceremony Performance
The New York-born and raised musician will perform at City Hall on Thursday, June 18, following the championship parade
Lil Nas X Shares Candid Update on Mental Health Journey: ‘There’s Less Fear in My Heart’
Over the past year, the 27-year-old musician has largely been absent from the spotlight as he’s sought treatment through rehab and time with his family after a 2025 arrest
D4vd, Singer Accused of Murdering 14-Year-Old, Granted Delay of Major Hearing
The singer has pleaded not guilty to charges he murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and concealed her dismembered remains in his Tesla.
Post Malone Pays Tribute to Oliver Tree at Toronto Show: ‘An Absolutely Beautiful Man’
Malone poured one out for the alternative pop artist, who died in a helicopter crash in Brazil earlier this week
Starz Acquires Russell T Davies’s Drama ‘Tip Toe’ for the U.S. and Canada
Russell T Davies’ drama “Tip Toe” is heading to Starz in the U.S. and Canada. The network has exclusively acquired the LGBTQ+ drama series, which stars Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as warring neighbors. The five-part series will premiere in North America ...
NewFilmmakers LA Announces Nominees and Jury for 14th Annual Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has unveiled the nominees and jury for the 14th annual best of NFMLA awards. Among the 16 categories, including best documentary feature film and best performance drama, 84 projects are recognized. The projects are selected from films shown during ...
Walter Parazaider, Chicago Co-Founder, Flutist and Sax Player, Dies at 81
Walter Parazaider, a co-founding member of Chicago who was with the band from its start in 1967 through his retirement in 2017, died Wednesday, family members announced. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for six years. Parazaider played reed instruments in ...
Ryan Gosling to Receive 2026 American Cinematheque Award
The 'Project Hail Mary' star will be honored at the Beverly Hills gala on Nov. 2.
‘The Great American Sandwich Show’ Launches on YouTube
The latest offering from Trusted Media Brands’ Taste of Home features comedian and sandwich enthusiast Lindsay Ames cooking with luminaries — starting with ‘Top Chef’ host Kristen Kish.
Starz to Import Russell T Davies Queer Thriller ‘Tip Toe’ Starring Alan Cumming
Cumming and David Morrissey are neighbors at war in Channel 4 series from ITV Studios banner Quay Street Productions.
Lifetime’s Summer Movies Slate Includes Christina Milian, a Prom Birth and One Killer Clown (Exclusive)
According to The Hollywood Reporter's source item, Lifetime’s Summer Movies Slate Includes Christina Milian, a Prom Birth and One Killer Clown (Exclusive), A classic Lifetime summer. The development sits in VINI's Technology file for readers following technology, science, product policy, markets, infrastructure, ...
‘Love Island USA’ Week 2 Recap: Fans Stirred the Pot But Islanders Kept the Drama Boiling
The second week of season eight of Peacock's hit reality dating series saw two messy recouplings, another OG Islander get dumped, the first night in The Hideaway and too many love triangles.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ the “Most Mature, Emotionally Complex” in Franchise, Joe Russo Says
While Robert Downey Jr. says the writers have solved Marvel's post-'Endgame' slump problem.
When Celtics Fans Went Too Far
Thirty years ago, ‘Celtic Pride’ propelled Dan Aykroyd and Daniel Stern to kidnap the rival team’s star to help Boston win the NBA Finals.
MIKE’s Young World Festival Reveals Full 2026 Lineup
Headliners Max B and MIKE himself will be joined by Niontay, Thirteendegrees°, EristhePlanet, Salimata, and Black Noi$e
“It’s Fucking Sick”: “Empire State of Mind” Producer on Soundtracking the Knicks’ Win
“It’s kind of ironic that there is a British guy a part of it,” says the British guy in question, Al Shux
Each Song on Sad13’s New Mixtape Is One Minute Long
The Speedy Ortiz frontperson returns with three songs from 1331, their upcoming mixtape as Sad13
Saul Williams Recruits Robert Del Naja, Kamasi Washington for New Album Leap Life
Carlos Niño, Gonjasufi, and Moor Mother also appear on the project
The New York Comedy Festival to Present Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch
For the first time, the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) will present Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, bringing the annual industry spotlight on emerging comedic talent into the festival’s official programming. The presentation and showcase will take place on Nov. 12 during ...
Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape
The rapper admitted to raping a woman at his home in 2022
Janelle James Comedy Series ‘Rock City’ in Development at Hulu
Janelle James is developing a new comedy series at Hulu with "Happy Endings" creator David Caspe. Titled "Rock City," the show would follow a woman who returns to her hometown in the Virgin Islands after she inherits a local tourist trap from ...
How ‘Your Fault: London’ Star Matthew Broome Found His Version of Nick in the Beloved Franchise
The British actor got his big break in the romance drama space, first with 'The Buccaneers' and then with the 'My Fault: London' film franchise, including the newly released sequel.
‘Baywatch’ Reboot Cast: Meet the New Stars (and Four Returning Faces) in Red Suits
With the Fox series reimagining of the classic lifeguard drama in production, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the influencer-heavy cast heading to Venice Beach.
Does Hollywood Get Pirates Right? An Explorer Dives Deep.
From Captain Blood to Jack Sparrow to an upcoming Ridley Scott take on ‘Treasure Island,’ onscreen swashbucklers have often been box-office gold. But how much is true? Researchers in the Bahamas tracked down answers.
THR’s Emmy Predictions: What Should Happen vs. What Will
From ‘Hacks’ and ‘The Pitt’ to riskier favorites like ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Bait,’ THR’s TV critics spotlight the clear-cut nominees, vulnerable frontrunners and dark-horse choices worth rooting for.
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Janelle James, ‘Happy Endings’ Creator David Caspe Team for Hulu Comedy
The two previously worked together on Showtime's 'Black Monday.'
Game of Porn: The Battle to Topple OnlyFans
OnlyFans conquered adult content, then spent years acting ashamed of it. Now that its founder is dead, a Texas upstart called Fansly is poaching its NSFW talent and proudly moving in on its turf.
Lil Nas X Talks Improved Mental Health, Confirms New Music in the Works: “I’m Smelling the Roses”
The rapper opened up about getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder, going through rehab and working with a therapist, saying he was "trying to ground myself down to earth."
Did a 54-Year-Old Nonprofit Worker Just Use AI to Become the Next Charlie Kaufman?
According to The Hollywood Reporter's source item, Did a 54-Year-Old Nonprofit Worker Just Use AI to Become the Next Charlie Kaufman?, The Very Curious Case of Robert Gaudette. The development sits in VINI's Technology file for readers following technology, science, product policy, ...
‘One Night in Idaho: The College Murders’ Renewed for Season 2 at Prime Video
According to The Hollywood Reporter's source item, ‘One Night in Idaho: The College Murders’ Renewed for Season 2 at Prime Video, Bryan Kohberger's plea changed everything. The development sits in VINI's Technology file for readers following technology, science, product policy, markets, infrastructure, ...
‘Scary Movie’ Director Michael Tiddes Breaks Down the New Ending and Making the Anti-Legacy Sequel
The filmmaker also discusses a scrapped Melissa Barrera joke and how the team managed to get 'Michael' into the movie at the last minute.
BET Revives ‘ComicView’ With New ‘Rooftop Series’ Hosted by Chris ‘CP’ Powell (EXCLUSIVE)
BET is returning to its comedy roots by rebooting its beloved stand-up series "ComicView." Titled "ComicView: Rooftop Series," the 10-episode revival will premiere on the network on June 30 at 9:30 p.m. ET. It's hosted by Chris "CP" Powell and will take ...
UTA Signs Powerhouse Christian Novelist Karen Kingsbury (EXCLUSIVE)
Karen Kingsbury, the bestselling author crowned the "Queen of Christian Fiction" by Time magazine, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Kingsbury has published nearly 100 novels and sold more than 30 million copies in the U.S. Her catalog includes ...
‘Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It’ Movie in the Works at Netflix From ‘The Nightingale’ Producer, ‘Book Lovers’ Screenwriter (EXCLUSIVE)
"Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast" co-host Brooke Averick's debut novel, "Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It," is being adapted into a movie at Netflix. Following a highly competitive bidding war, the streamer landed the film rights to Averick's "Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose ...
Disney Is Unlocking ‘The Simpsons’ for Fortnite Games Developers
D'oh! Homer, Marge, Bart and the rest of "The Simpsons" cast of characters are set to run riot in a slew of new battles across Epic Games' Fortnite under a new pact. Disney and Epic Games announced that "The Simpsons" is joining ...
How Banchi Hanuse’s ‘Ceremony’ Honors Nuxalk History, Healing and Survival
Indigenous director Banchi Hanuse’s “Ceremony” won the Audience Award at SXSW, a DGC Award at Hot Docs and the First Nations Award at the Sydney Film Festival — that success underlines her goals with the film. The film screens June 19 at ...
Josh Johnson on His Unprecedented Comedic Output: ‘What Some People See as a Treadmill, I See as a Magic Carpet’
Josh Johnson is trying out bits on me in the back of a black Cadillac. We’re making conversation on the way from a “Daily Show” promotional event to his set at the New York Comedy Club in Midtown, and I can sense ...
Laika Animation Studio Becomes a Certified B Corporation; Meets Standards for Social and Environmental Performance (EXCLUSIVE)
Animation studio Laika, responsible for films like “Coraline” and “ParaNorman,” has become a Certified B Corporation. B Corporations are certified by the nonprofit organization B Lab and must meet rigorous standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Certification also requires ...
Ken Ziffren on the Fight for a New Spin on Fin-Syn, Six Decades of Hollywood Dealmaking and Awaiting a ‘Cacophony of Decisions’ in AI Cases
Ken Ziffren has logged more than 50 years in Los Angeles' legal community. He's represented a wide range of players from the late great showrunner entrepreneur Stephen J. Cannell to the Television Academy to the Directors Guild of America. He's been on ...
Jon Bon Jovi’s Vocal Cords Are Ready for Forever Tour: ‘I’m Fully Recovered’
Singer underwent surgery in 2024 that forced band off the road
Bella Kay to Unleash ‘My Reckless Abandon’ Debut Album This Summer
The rising singer-songwriter will release the album via Atlantic Records on July 12, featuring her breakthrough single “iloveitiloveitiloveit”
Chicago Saxophonist Walter Parazaider Dead at 81
The band formed in Parazaider’s basement in 1967, and he remained a pivotal part of their sound until he was forced to step aside in 2018 to battle Alzheimer’s
Pulp Announce Gareth Jennings-Directed Film ‘What Do You Do for an Encore?’
The 90-minute effort will be release exclusively on Mubi this fall
In Nader Saeivar’s ‘Hijamat,’ Edited by Jafar Panahi, Dishes Break, and So May a Family (Exclusive Clips)
Kida Khodr Ramadan stars in the film from the duo behind 'It Was Just An Accident,' which premieres at Karlovy Vary and focuses on a Muslim family whose son's secret relationship with a man is exposed.
BBC to Cut 550 Jobs, Eye More Staff Reductions, Slash Content Spend by $107M, “Review” Channels
The moves are part of the effort by the team of new BBC director general Matt Brittin, a former Google top executive, to slash costs across operations and functions.
Locarno’s Inaugural Open Doors Connect: Meet the Four Participants and Their Sponsors
"Bringing together film professionals from Benin, Madagascar, Brazil and Mongolia, the goal is "to ideate and facilitate opportunities for South-South collaborations."
Regional Streamers Viu and iQIYI Team Up on Southeast Asia Bundle
Unveiled at Bali's APOS conference, a single subscription will soon pair Viu's Korean-led library with iQIYI's Chinese and local-language slate across four markets.
Why the ‘Widow’s Bay’ Finale Is Not Emmy Eligible — But Its Breakout Performance Is on the Ballot
Apple's new series was such a late-breaking hit this spring that several of its episodes aired too late for the Emmy deadline. That may actually wind up an advantage.
Amazon Hires Matt Schwimmer to Lead Creator Business Development
The exec joins after working at sports podcast company Better Collective as the chief executive of Playmaker, a sports media platform.
Storm Reid on Debut Single “Clean Sweep” and the End of ‘Euphoria’
The actress is wading into the world of music with her debut single: “I've been really trying to find my sound and giving myself permission to have fun and not wait for anybody else to give me permission.”
Hollywood Diversity Report: Streaming Films Have Abandoned Women and People of Color
Despite Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters,' 2025 was not a great year for representation.
Anya Taylor-Joy on ‘Furiosa’ Struggles, Being Bullied and Joining Middle-Earth
From feral outsider to blockbuster muse, the ‘Lucky’ star opens up about her unconventional path to Hollywood, her battles with director George Miller and her crazy crusade to get cast in 'Dune.'
Microdramas Are Coming to a Theater Near You — At Least to the Pre-Show (Exclusive)
aTwist, the new company from a trio of Hollywood veterans, has inked a partnership with National CineMedia to advertise their series and hawk some products.
Vans Releases ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Collection Inspired by Hit Song ‘Golden’
Vans get the "Golden" treatment in a new "Kpop Demon Hunters" collection, which will drop in stores and online later this summer. The release includes the beloved shoe brand's top-selling sneakers - the Classic Slip-On, Old Skool, Old Skool V and Sk8-Hi ...
TikTok Sets Cannes Lions Creator Lineup With Tineke Younger, Morgan Jay, Katie Fang and More (EXCLUSIVE)
TikTok is set to have a big presence at Cannes Lions later this month with a 16-strong creator lineup spanning the worlds of food, lifestyle, music, comedy, sports and beauty. TikTok creators attending the festival of creativity in the South of France ...
Screen X to Launch New Premium Large Format With ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (EXCLUSIVE)
CJ 4DPlex, the Korean cinema technology company behind ScreenX and 4DX, is launching a new premium large format in time for the release of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." The new initiative is called "Shot for ScreenX" and will be deployed on the ...
How an Incentives Arms Race Is Drawing ‘Dune 3,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Resident Evil’ and More to Central and Eastern Europe
While an ongoing production exodus has prompted much soul-searching and handwringing in Hollywood, industry professionals in Central and Eastern Europe couldn’t be more bullish, as studio blockbusters, streaming series and other international productions continue to flock to the region. In the traditional ...
YouTube India Positions Connected TV as New Prime-Time Screen, Unveils Three-Lever Strategy for M&E Partners at APOS
Connected TV has become YouTube's fastest-growing screen in India, reaching more than 75 million adults, as the platform pushes deeper into living-room viewing and signals a structural shift in how it partners with the country's media and entertainment sector. Gunjan Soni, country ...
‘Minions & Monsters’ Opens Annecy 2026 as Festival Eyes Record Crowds, New Class A Status and a Global Animation Spotlight
Organizers of the Annecy Intl. Animation Festival aren’t shy about calling this upcoming edition “historic.” With 18,300 accredited attendees from 118 countries already confirmed, participation is poised to meet, and likely exceed, past records. More consequentially, the June 21-27 edition will be ...
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Eyes Record $150 Million-Plus Opening Weekend
"Toy Story 5" should send the box office to infinity& 8230; and beyond. The latest entry in Disney and Pixar's beloved animated franchise is targeting a debut of $145 million to $150 million from 4,400 North American theaters. Industry watchers believe that ...
Annecy’s MIFA Bets on Cross-IP, AI and Global Growth Amid Animation Financing Squeeze
The Annecy festival will continue to grow even as the wider animation sector contracts — a tension set to define this year’s Marché International du Film d’Animation (MIFA), which runs June 23-26. “What people call an animation crisis is, at root, a ...
Juicy Hong Kong Hulu Drama ‘The Season’ Is a Spiritual Successor to ‘Crazy Rich Asians’: TV Review
One of the more baffling mysteries in modern entertainment is why the 2018 blockbuster “Crazy Rich Asians,” a rom-com that grossed $239 million worldwide on a $30 million production budget, didn’t get a sequel. We maynever know the answer, but eight years ...
BBC to Cut 550 Jobs and Reduce Commissioning Spend by More Than $100 Million as Part of Savings Plan, New Director General Says
New BBC director general Matt Brittin has outlined the first phase of his savings plan for the broadcaster, which includes cutting jobs, commissioning spend and already existing programs. In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Brittin — a former Google executive who ...
‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘The Chair Company’ Among 2026 Rockie Awards Program Competition Winners
"The Pitt," "The Simpsons," "The Chair Company" and "Mountainhead" were among the big winners as the Banff World Media Festival announced winners on Tuesday for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition. Hosted by Allana Harkin ("Full Frontal With Samantha Bee"), the ...
‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Review: The Mistress of Late-Night Cable Public-Access Sex-Show Kitsch Gets Her Own Bangin’ Documentary
She would still be powdering her nose during the show’s opening moments (that’s how understaffed they were), and she would repeat her catch phrases ("Lie back and get comfortable," "If you don’t have a loved one, you always have me"), and then ...
‘Top Gear’ Star Jeremy Clarkson Reveals ‘Aggressive’ Cancer Diagnosis
“Top Gear” host and British TV icon Jeremy Clarkson revealed that he’s been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer. During the final two episodes of “Clarkson’s Farm” Season 5, which are streaming on Prime Video, Clarkson told his co-stars Charlie Ireland ...
Jordanian Cinema, Deeply Rooted in Local Realities, Is Resonating on the International Stage
Characterized by distinct voices and authentic stories with increasing universal appeal, Jordanian cinema is reaching new global markets and impressing ever more international audiences. The Shanghai Film Festival’s selection this year of two Jordanian films, Zaid Abu Hamdan’s crime thriller “Boomah” and ...
‘Empathie’ Wins Grand Jury Prize, ‘The Pitt’ Named Best Drama at Banff World Media Festival
The Rockie Awards, handed out Tuesday night, sees U.S. TV shows compete against international series.
Chris Brown Dog-Mauling Trial Delayed Over Mistrial
A Los Angeles judge excused jurors, citing misconduct by a panel member, and ordered Brown back on Thursday for the start of testimony in a new trial
Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty in Rape Case
The Louisiana rapper entered a guilty plea to third-degree rape charges in March
Bruce Springsteen, U2, Stevie Wonder, More Stars to Perform at Obama Presidential Center’s Opening
“Hope has a home, and it’s time to open its doors,” reads the center’s welcome message for its grand opening in Chicago
Wendy Freedman, Founder of Beloved Vintage Boutique Polkadots and Moonbeams, Dies at 66
She founded the boutique behind costumes in 'Emily in Paris,' 'Modern Family,' 'This Is Us' and 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.'