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’30 Rock’ 20th Anniversary Show Set at Radio City Music Hall
“30 Rock” is back — for one night only. In celebration of the critically-acclaimed NBC comedy’s 20th anniversary, cast members and special guests will unite at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Oct...
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‘Shark Tank’ Investor Daniel Lubetzky Sets Launch of Interview Podcast ‘Build or Break’ With Guests Including Matthew McConaughey, Mark Cuban, Jason A...
Daniel Lubetzky, founder of Kind Snacks and a Shark on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” is launching a new podcast in which he engages in candid discussions with successful people not just about their accomplishme...
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Sanfic Industria and Guadalajara Film Fest Forge Joint Queer Incubator Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)
With Mexico’s “On the Road” (“En el camino”) by David Pablos snagging both the Venice Film Festival’s Queer Lion and Horizons awards last year, Latin American queer cinema has never shown more promise...
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‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen Returns as the London Bad Boy in New Amazon MGM Mockumentary
Amazon MGM has released the official trailer for “Ali G: Who Iz I?,” a new mockumentary following Sacha Baron Cohen’s swaggering London bad boy. “After 20 years spent chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’, Ali ...
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‘Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires’ to Open 42nd Boston Film Festival
Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen are set to appear at next month’s 42nd annual Boston Film Festival to discuss the event’s opening night premiere, the feature “Unleashed Spirits: The Rise o...
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Australia Bans AI-Generated Tracks From Official Music Charts to ‘Promote the Human Nature of Artistry’
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), the trade group representing the country’s music industry, has banned wholly AI-generated songs from its weekly charts that showcase the most popu...
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Martin Scorsese Appointed Honorary President of Italy’s David di Donatello Academy
Martin Scorsese is set to be appointed honorary president of the David di Donatello Academy of Italian cinema, the entity that runs Italy’s equivalent of the Oscars. Scorsese’s appointment to the gove...
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Oscars: Belgium Selects Lukas Dhont’s Cannes Prizewinning ‘Coward’ for International Feature Race
Lukas Dhont’s “Coward,” which won the best actor prize at Cannes for Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, will represent Belgium in the international feature film race at the 99th Academy Awards. T...
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George Clooney, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Alexandre Desplat and More Set for Finch & Partners and CAA’s ‘Future of Creativity’ Forum in Venice
George Clooney, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Alexandre Desplat and more are set to take part in an inaugural forum themed around creativity in Venice next month, held alongside the film festival. Presented by F...
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Hannah Einbinder Defends Mark Ruffalo After Paramount Calls His Merger Attack ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Those of Us With a Platform Need to Use Our Voices’
“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder has come to the defense of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused him of invoking “antisemitic tropes” when criticizing the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. It all kicked off...
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Crooked Media Is Bringing Back Nate Silver’s ‘FiveThirtyEight Politics’ Podcast, Which Will Relaunch Next Month as ‘Still Counting’ (EXCLUSIVE)
FiveThirtyEight is coming back from the dead — sort of. Just ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Crooked Media inked a deal to acquire and revive the “FiveThirtyEight Politics” podcast hosted by Nate...
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Patricio Valladares Descends Into Hell With Horror Adaptation of Dante’s ‘Inferno’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Chilean filmmaker Patricio Valladares, behind the 2023 found-footage horror pic “Invoking Yell,” is set to direct a fantasy-horror reimagining of Dante’s “Inferno.” “The Divine Comedy,” slated to begi...
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Anthony Boyle to Lead Sky Drama ‘Charmer’ From Working Title, Story Films
Anthony Boyle, the “House of Guinness” star soon to be seen playing Sam Bankman-Fried in Netflix’s “The Altruists,” is set to lead upcoming Sky Original drama “Charmer.” The eight-part series, now in ...
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‘NAZA’ Documentary From ‘No Other Land’ Directors Acquired by MK2 Films Ahead of Venice Film Festival Premiere
French sales company MK2 Films has boarded “NAZA,” the new hot-button documentary from “No Other Land” directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor that was added on Monday to the Venice Film Festival comp...
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Pimmada Chaisakcharoen’s Thai Horror ‘Tame’ Launches EST N8, BrandThink’s B-EST Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
EST N8 and BrandThink have launched B-EST Pictures, a joint venture for feature films and live experiences. The venture’s first title, “Tame,” a horror-suspense feature rooted in Thai folklore, will l...
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Oscars: South Korea Selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for International Feature Race
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has selected “Possible Love,” directed by Lee Chang-dong, as South Korea’s official entry for the international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. “Possi...
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‘Pride’ Musical to Transfer to Bridge Theatre From November; Director Says Bigger Venue Means the ‘Comedy Will Really Benefit From More People Watchin...
“Pride,” the joy-filled British musical based on the true story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), will transfer to London’s Bridge Theatre from Nov. 12, following sold-out seasons at Car...
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CGI Animated Movie ‘Juul,’ Featuring Lenny Henry, Joins Studio 100 Film’s Toronto Sales Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Studio 100 Film has added CGI animated feature “Juul” to its international sales slate and will introduce the project to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival. The English-language voice cast features L...
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‘Cairo Conspiracy’s Tawfeek Barhom to Star in Les Valseurs’ ‘Borderline’ by Oscar-Nominated Yves Piat (EXCLUSIVE)
Palestinian actor Tawfeek Barhom, best known for Tarik Saleh’s Cannes winner “Cairo Conspiracy” in 2022 and Palme d’Or winner 2025 for his short film “I’m Glad You’re Dead Now,” is set to headline the...
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Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope,’ Netflix’s ‘Dead-End Job’ and ‘Blue Road,’ Disney+’s ‘The Remarried Empress’ Among Selections as Busan Unveils Korean Cinema Toda...
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled its Korean Cinema Today and On Screen selections, with Na Hong-Jin’s “Hope” among a nine-film lineup spanning Panorama and Special Premie...
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Extend Battle Atop U.K. and Ireland Box Office as ‘Insidious’ Makes Strong Debut
Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” retained the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a fourth consecutive week, collecting £3.6 million ($4.8 million), according to Rentrak. The superhero...
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Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sunny Deol, Nayanthara Lead Zee Studios’ Multilingual 2026-27 Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Zee Studios has unveiled a diversified multilingual, multi-genre content slate for 2026-27, spanning Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati and Kannada cinema. The portfolio brings...
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Imagen Awards Red Carpet: Andy Garcia, Karla Souza, Wilmer Valderrama and More Celebrity Photos
Andy Garcia, Karla Souza and Wilmer Valderrama were among those on the red carpet Friday night for the 41st annual Imagen Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Celebrating Latino talent and c...
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Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling-Created Comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season (EXCLUSIVE)
Hulu will not be moving forward on a second season of its recent comedy “Not Suitable for Work,” from creator Mindy Kaling. The series, which Kaling executive produced with showrunner Charlie Grandy a...
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Taylor Swift Sings Mashup of ‘All Too Well,’ ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ and ‘August’ in Grammy Museum Video
Most Taylor Swift fans probably do not think of the sad events of “All Too Well” and the ultimately happy “Toy Story 5” as occurring in the same cinematic or musical universe. But, to the contrary, Sw...
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Taylor Swift Recalls How ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ Was Written As a ‘Really Sad Ballad’ in Grammy Museum Conversation Video
Taylor Swift opened up about the process of writing and recording her 2012 hit “I Knew You Were Trouble,” revealing that it was initially penned as a “really sad ballad” before she was encouraged to i...
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Wendy Williams Documentary Series ‘Clap If You Care,’ From the Host’s Longtime TV Producer, Picked Up at Peacock
Peacock is digging into the well-mined world of former radio host and TV talk show star Wendy Williams, greenlighting the three-part documentary “Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show” (which is a...
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Azerbaijan’s Lawyer Defends Defamation Suit Against CNN: ‘These Untrue Statements Actually Put Lives at Risk’
Azerbaijan is very upset about a June 5 report on CNN that Israeli troops had used the country as a staging area for attacks on Iran. The country’s government says that the report, based on anonymous ...
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‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Director Jacob Chase to Helm Horror Movie ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal
“Insidious: Out of the Further” director Jacob Chase is set to direct the horror project “Sleepover” for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures. Described as the “quintessential sleepover nig...
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‘Survivor’ vs. ‘The Traitors’: Will Emmy Voters Finally Give the Original Reality Juggernaut Its Due?
“The Traitors” has won more Emmys in three years than “Survivor” has won in 25. It’s not close, either. Since arriving on Peacock, Alan Cumming’s Scottish castle whodunit has banked eight total Emmys ...
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‘Big Brother’ EPs and Host Julie Chen Moonves on Making 1,000 Episodes, Staying Competitive Against ‘The Traitors’ and the Chances of an All-Winners S...
This week, “Big Brother” will make history by being the first primetime show to hit 1,000 episodes. And in true “Big Brother” fashion, the show is celebrating that milestone with a twisty, one-of-a-ki...
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Warner Chappell Music Promotes Gabz Landman to Executive VP of A&R
Warner Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has announced the promotion of Gabz Landman to executive vice president of A&R. Based at the company’s Los Angeles headquarters, sh...
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Emma Chamberlain Brings a Gen Z Twist to J. Crew’s Signature Rollneck Sweater in New Campaign
J.Crew is giving one of its most recognizable ’80s staples a Gen Z-sized makeover. The retailer has tapped Emma Chamberlain to front the launch of its new Tiny Rollneck, a shrunken, fitted take on the...
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New York’s AMC Kips Bay Movie Theater to Close at End of 2026
As all AMC moviegoers know, “heartbreak feels good in a place like this.” But for New Yorkers, this heartbreak is hitting close to home. Variety can report that the AMC Kips Bay 15, the movie theater ...
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‘You’ Author Caroline Kepnes Sets Series Directorial Debut With Psychological Thriller ‘The Attentionist’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“You” fans rejoice – the author of the bestselling novels and creator of the fan-favorite serial killer Joe Goldberg is set for an ambitious new series project. Caroline Kepnes, whose first “You” book...
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Disney and NFL Team Up on Apparel Collection, Pairing Each of the League’s 32 Teams With Beloved Franchise Characters
Disney is taking fantasy football a little more literally. The entertainment giant has teamed with the NFL, Champion and Fanatics on a new apparel collection pairing every one of the league’s 32 teams...
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Disney Offers Executives Voluntary Early Retirement Packages Amid Overall Cost-Cutting Plans
Disney is offering longtime executives early retirement packages amid larger cost-cutting efforts and ongoing layoffs. The offer, announced in a memo to staff sent by Senior EVP and Chief People Offic...
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Former Child Star Raquel Lee Sues Disney Over Alleged Rape at 14 by Ex-Employee
Raquel Lee, who appeared on “The Amanda Show” and “The Proud Family” as a child star, has sued Disney, alleging that an ex-employee raped her when she was 14 while working on the 2001 movie “The Poof ...
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Paramount Says It Did Not Leak Discussions With California’s Attorney General to the Press
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance released a statement Monday after California attorney general Rob Bonta abruptly canceled the two sides’ planned meeting, alleging Paramount had leaked confidential ...
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Emily Compagno Joins Fox News’ ‘The Five’ as Co-Host
Fox News is making a slight change to a program that carries a lot of weight. Emily Compagno, a co-host of the early-afternoon program “Outnumbered” on the cable outlet, will join its most-watched pro...
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Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, Replacing Nicholas Hoult
Kit Harington will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO’s “Harry Potter” series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who exited the production due to scheduling conflicts. The “Game of Thrones” star re...
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WildBrain Acquires ‘Kid Safe’ Generative-AI Platform Personality AI in Deal Worth up to $69 Million
WildBrain, the Canadian children’s media company with the rights to titles such as “Yo Gabba Gabba!” and the “Teletubbies,” has purchased the child-focused generative AI startup Personality AI in a ca...
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John Leguizamo, Inde Navarrette and James Ortiz Among Latino and Hispanic Stars Set for Honors at Critics Choice Celebración Ceremony
Veteran actor John Leguizamo, breakouts James Ortiz and Inde Navarrette and more Latino Hollywood talents are among the Critics Choice Association’s slate of honorees for the newly titled Celebración ...
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ESPN to Hike Prices of Streaming Plans Next Month
ESPN is ratcheting up the price of its streaming services — just in time for the busy fall sports season. Effective Sept. 17, the Disney-owned sports giant is increasing the monthly and annual pricing...
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Rosie O’Donnell Should Host Her Own Show on Late Night TV — and Shatter Comedy’s Greatest Glass Ceiling
Late night is in the doldrums. It’s not just that the remaining hosts are taking much of the summer off. But, post-Stephen Colbert on CBS, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel and NBC’s Jimmy Fallon both feel closer to...
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Orlando Bloom to Be Honored During Venice Film Festival With Filming Italy Award
Orlando Bloom, who will be attending the Venice Film Festival as part of the cast of Warner Herzog’s competition title “Bucking Fastard,” is set to be feted on the Lido with the Filming Italy Internat...
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‘Black Mirror’ Season 8 Starts Production as Netflix Renews ‘Being Gordon Ramsay’ and ‘Legends’ (EXCLUSIVE)
An eighth season of “Black Mirror” is officially in production, Variety can confirm. The show started shooting this summer, although no launch date for the new season has been set yet. Earlier this ye...
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‘The Gentlemen’ Officially Renewed for Season 3 as First Season 2 Trailer Drops: ‘I’m Looking Forward to Pushing the Boundaries Further,’ Guy Ritchie ...
“The Gentlemen” has officially been greenlit for Season 3, Variety can confirm. Guy Ritchie’s high-society, high-octane caper starring Theo James and Kaya Scodelario is set to return for a third outin...
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Reggie Watts’ Theme Song Axed From ‘Comedy Bang Bang’ Podcast After Report Alleging ‘Reckless’ Drug Use in Relationships
Reggie Watts’ “Comedy Bang Bang” theme song was cut from Monday’s episode of the popular podcast following a Rolling Stone report that alleged the comedian and musician has exhibited “reckless and sel...
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‘Small Things’ Review: Zvonimir Jurić’s Island-Set Chamber Drama Unfolds a Quietly Devastating Family Reunion
In the opening of “Small Things,” Zvonimir Jurić’s elegant and understated chamber drama, the giggling grandchildren of an elder patriarch (Bosnian film and theater veteran Izudin Bajrović) show their...
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