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Anya Taylor-Joy was a strict “Harry Potter” fan as a child, but now, having been cast in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” she’s ready to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. “I’m about to read the books now, actually,” Taylor-Joy told Variety’s Marc Malkin at the Monday night premiere of […]
Anya Taylor-Joy was a strict “Harry Potter” fan as a child, but now, having been cast in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” she’s ready to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. “I’m about to read the books now, actually,” Taylor-Joy told Variety at the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s […]
California and 11 other states have filed for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to prevent the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal from closing while the states pursue an antitrust lawsuit. In a motion filed on Monday evening, the states asked a federal judge to act by July 22. Paramount has previously informed the states […]
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed President Donald Trump for the reaction he gave to the press following the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham died on July 11 at 71 years old. “The big news from the weekend was the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham of South […]
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has been quietly backing a bill to launch a federal film tax incentive, with lawmaker support on both sides of the aisle, multiple sources told Variety. Ellison has spent at least six months in exploratory meetings for the proposed legislation, two sources added, and on Monday evening was present in […]
Legendary Entertainment’s first theme park attraction, “Kong x Godzilla” at Lotte World in Seoul, opens July 24, marking the studio’s entry into location-based entertainment after several years of development on the project. “It was a big priority for me when I joined Legendary nine years ago,” James Ngo, Legendary’s executive VP of franchise management, tells […]
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations announcement is underway. Among early nominees: Recently ended talkers “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (recognized for talk series and talk host) and “Sherri” (with a nod for talk host). The Daytime Emmys, administered by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, recognize daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment […]
Rave reviews, decent ticket sales and some Tony Awards love aren’t enough to keep “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” from ending its Broadway run early. The musical revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” will play its final show at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, Aug. 8. It began preview performances roughly five months ago on […]
“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams told off a group of autograph hounds who followed him to a private residence in Paris for his signature. The confrontation was captured in a now viral video shared on social media on Monday. As Williams stepped out of a car, someone handed him pictures and asked for his signature. […]
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our weekly Box Office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong with Disney’s “Moana” live-action remake. And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind “Young Washington,” explains how his Wonder Project banner is making indie theatrical films work as a business. The box office dynamic around “Moana” seems to […]
“Top Chef” winner Rhoda Magbitang has signed with Buchwald and Leigh Taylor Public Relations+ Talent Management for representation. Magbitang is best known for winning Season 23 of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” She’s currently completing her culinary residency at Mauna Lani following her win, which features a series of intimate dinners hosted by Magbitang from June through […]
Mattel has launched a wave of new “Kpop Demon Hunters” merch after being announced as the franchise’s official toy licensee, alongside Hasbro, earlier this year. The new launch includes seven collectible figures of the the film’s Huntr/x members, including singing dolls of Mira, Zoey and Rumi that play “Golden.” The other figures in the lineup […]
Christopher Nolan does not agree with his “The Odyssey” leading man Matt Damon when it comes to their new epic being the last of its kind in Hollywood. Damon has stated repeatedly during the movie’s press tour that filming “The Odyssey” felt like his “last chance” to make an old school Hollywood epic given Nolan’s […]
Shi Nansun, the Hong Kong producer and executive who co-founded Film Workshop and helped establish international distribution networks for Chinese-language cinema, died Monday at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. She was 75. In a statement, Film Workshop said Shi had been in declining health since 2022 due to complications affecting her immune system, and that […]
Based on the 2024 podcast of the same name, Prime Video’s new docuseries “Murder 101” is a crime show that looks beyond the transgressions, facts and clues to give a real voice to victims and survivors. The series also highlights the importance of fostering autonomy and determination in young people on the cusp of major […]
“Monopoly” is about to get a lot more realistic. Netflix announced it is now casting for the new competition series based on the world of “Monopoly,” where contestants have the chance to win $2 million. Competing on a life-sized Monopoly Town Square, 12 players will use strategy, alliance and dealmaking to take home the prize. […]
Tye Blue, director and co-creator of the Tony-winning “Titaníque,” has joined the creative team of “The Pyramid: An Unauthorized ‘Dance Moms’ Musical”, a new parody written by longtime “Dance Moms” fans James Stryska, Isabel Grace, Erica Molfetto and Molly Russo. The original musical is being led by lead producer Logan Clark, whose career spans more […]
Al Pacino is returning to the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute as the lead juror for the Lee Strasberg Film Festival (LSFF) this November. Pacino, who studied method acting under Strasberg, will lead a jury of actors and filmmakers, evaluating independent films and performances for the 10th edition of the festival. Also serving on […]
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison may think the promise of the Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery mega-merger is an offer we can’t refuse, but I’m here to say: He’s wrong. I am leading a coalition of 12 state Attorneys General in taking Paramount and Warner Bros. to court to stop this unlawful merger. The entertainment industry […]
NowThis, the digital-first and social news outlet that targets Gen Z audiences, has hired producer Georgie Guinane as head of studio, L.A. In the new role, Guinane will lead NowThis’ Los Angeles studio, in charge of the company’s slate of original digital series. She reports directly to editor in chief Michael Vito Valentino. Guinane joins […]
