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Sam Neill dies at 78; Chow's Kung Fu Soccer nets $74M
Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney at 78, and the tributes — from Laura Dern and Steven Spielberg to the prime ministers of New Zealand and Australia — landed the way they only do for an actor who genu
Cameron's Aliens Turns 40
A new retrospective marks the 40th anniversary of James Cameron's Aliens (1986), arguing the sci-fi sequel remains a high-water mark for tough female heroes — and a film routinely misappropriated by s
Sundance Doc 'American Pachuco' Debuts in Rare Odyssey Weekend
Sundance double prize-winning documentary "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" sold out its Film Forum opening in NYC as it begins a rare specialty debut during "The Odyssey" blockbuster week
Nolan's The Odyssey Clears July Release Calendar
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has cleared the July release calendar of serious competition, with rivals cowering until Spider-Man: Brand New Day finally enters the ring on July 31.
‘An overnight success after 25 years? Delicious’: Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham on sexism, stunts and stardom at 51
At 51, Emmy-winning Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham pushes back on being typecast as a 'camp northern barmaid' in a wide-ranging new profile, while promoting Ted Lasso's fourth season — now built aro
Varanasi First Look: Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini
Two first-look stills of Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini in S.S. Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' were unveiled on July 18 to mark her birthday, ahead of the action-adventure's April 7, 2027 worldwide theatrical r
Hollywood Guilds Blast Emmys’ Category Cuts
Hollywood guilds DGA, WGA, and SAG-AFTRA jointly condemn the TV Academy’s decision to remove five major Emmy categories from the 2026 live broadcast, arguing it undermines the artists the awards are m
Domingo, O'Hara in Talks to Write Live-Action Tiana Movie
Colman Domingo and Robert O'Hara are in early talks to write an original live-action Princess Tiana film for Disney, inspired by the 2009 animated hit.
Olivia Dean’s First U.S. Arena Tour Is Off to a Smashing Start, With L.A. Shows Proving She’s No One-Grammy Wonder: Concert Review
Olivia Dean launched her first U.S. arena tour with two nights at L.A.'s Crypto.com Arena, packing ~19,000 fans and making a forceful case that her 2027 Grammy prospects extend well beyond her best ne
Matt Damon's 13 Best Performances Ranked
Variety ranks Matt Damon's 13 best film performances, from his Oscar-winning breakout in "Good Will Hunting" (1997) to his upcoming turn as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" (2026).
First Night of the Proms: US 250th Takes Centre Stage
The BBC Proms opened its 2025 season at the Royal Albert Hall with a First Night centered on the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring Copland, Gershwin, Ravel, a new Dickinson commiss
The Best 4K TVs to Turn Your Home into a Mini Movie Theater in 2026
Variety's 2026 4K TV buying guide recommends models from Sony, Samsung, LG, TCL, and Hisense, with prices ranging from $1,498 for the budget TCL QM7L to $3,599.99 for the premium Sony BRAVIA 9 II.
Netflix Buys Boyle's 'Ink' Before Venice Premiere
Netflix acquired Danny Boyle's Rupert Murdoch thriller 'Ink' for U.S. and Latin American streaming ahead of its September 2 opening-night bow at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which Studiocanal will t
Eagles Add 10 Sphere Dates Through December
The Eagles have expanded their Las Vegas Sphere residency to 10 dates running September 18 through December 12, making them the most-booked act at the venue ahead of U2, Dead & Company, and the Backst
Nolan's Odyssey vs Homer: Every Major Change
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" takes extensive creative liberties with Homer's epic, transforming characters, omitting entire episodes and gods, reimagining mythological creatures, and recasting Od
Emmys Cuts Number Of Televised Categories For 2026 Primetime Ceremony
The Television Academy has moved five Emmy categories — including all limited series crafts and variety writing — off the September 14 primetime NBC telecast and onto the Creative Arts ceremony, citin
Ella Beatty in Final Talks for Focus' 'The Bell Jar'
Ella Beatty, freshly cast as Lizzie Borden in Netflix's next Monster season, is in final negotiations to join Billie Eilish and Carey Mulligan in Focus Features' film adaptation of Sylvia Plath's The
‘XO, Kitty’ & ‘Man On Fire’ Still In Limbo After Making Top 20 In Netflix’s Semi-Annual Report; Wrap-Up Movie Among Possible Options For YA Comedy
Netflix's semi-annual What We Watched report placed two scripted series in the Top 20 whose fates remain undecided months after their debuts, with a wrap-up movie floated for the YA comedy.
The Five Star Weekend Hits 1B Minutes on Peacock
Jennifer Garner-led drama "The Five Star Weekend" became Peacock's most-watched scripted series ever, surpassing 1 billion viewing minutes in its first week on the platform.
Lil Wayne, Craig Carton Launch 'Joint Venture Show' Podcast
Lil Wayne and sports radio veteran Craig Carton are launching a weekly video podcast called 'The Joint Venture Show' on July 22, covering sports and pop culture after Wayne wraps his live performances
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