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Sony Taps 'Bloodlines' Directors for Metal Gear Solid Movie
Sony Pictures is developing a "Metal Gear Solid" film — its first screen adaptation of the nearly 40-year-old video game franchise — with "Final Destination: Bloodlines" directors Zach Lipovsky and Ad
Kevin Bacon Leads Hulu's Southern Bastards Pilot
Veteran actor Kevin Bacon has been cast to headline Hulu’s new drama pilot Southern Bastards, a gritty adaptation of Jason Aaron and Jason Latour’s award‑winning graphic novel, produced by a slate of
Pan's Labyrinth Gets 20th Anniversary 4K Re-release Oct 9
Cineverse has tapped Fathom Entertainment to distribute a 20th-anniversary theatrical re-release of Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning Pan's Labyrinth, debuting nationwide in 4K with 3D and HDR format
Tyga Stars in 'Baby, You're a Star' Film
Rapper Tyga is making his feature‑film debut as the lead in the coming‑of‑age musical drama *Baby, You're a Star*, which he also co‑writes and produces, currently filming in Portland, Oregon.
Rachel Sennott Joins Hemsworth, Egerton in 'Kockroach'
Rachel Sennott has been cast in a key supporting role in Matt Ross' crime film 'Kockroach,' joining Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin as production begins in Australia next
Emmy Predictions: Oscar Isaac Leads Limited Series Actor Race
Variety's Emmy predictions page for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie highlights Oscar Isaac's pursuit of a first Emmy statuette, with the category still wide open ahead
Cannes 79th Embraces Auteur Cinema Over Hollywood
Cannes’ 79th edition reveals a line‑up dominated by international auteur cinema and political dramas, while Hollywood titles dwindle, AI‑enhanced documentaries appear, and gender and regional represen
Paul Dano on Brian Wilson, Band Days, and Choosing Acting
In a sprawling career-spanning reader Q&A, Paul Dano reflects on singing with Brian Wilson in the Pet Sounds studio, playing silent in Little Miss Sunshine, reading Tolstoy for the BBC's War & Peace,
Jane Alexander Cast as Ex-CIA Operative in 'Lillian, Next Door'
Four-time Oscar nominee Jane Alexander has been cast as an ex-CIA operative who infiltrates the lives of two gay neighbors in 'Lillian, Next Door,' a drama-comedy now in production in Nova Scotia unde
Cocteau Twins Rank Top 20 Songs, Emphasizing Dream‑Pop
A new ranking of the Cocteau Twins’ 20 greatest tracks showcases the band’s evolution from early goth‑infused ambience to their signature dream‑pop sound, highlighting standout songs such as “Pearly‑D
Megan Moroney Leads ACM Nominations with Nine
Country star Megan Moroney topped the 2026 ACM Awards nominations with nine nods, marking her first-ever nod for Entertainer of the Year and highlighting a female‑heavy field that signals a shift in c
Rosamund Pike Makes Broadway Debut in "Inter Alia"
Rosamund Pike will make her Broadway debut this fall in Suzie Miller's Olivier-nominated play "Inter Alia," a limited engagement directed by Justin Martin at the Music Box Theatre.
Sling TV Launches $19.99 Package With ESPN
Sling TV has launched a $19.99 monthly streaming package that includes ESPN, ESPN2, and 10 other channels, positioning it as a cheaper alternative to Disney’s standalone ESPN offering.
Muriel Spark 20‑Year Anniversary: Must‑Read Novels
Marking two decades since Muriel Spark’s death, James Bailey’s new biography spotlights her 22 novels—especially Memento Mori, The Comforters, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and The Driver’s Seat—prov
Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies at 74 in Nepal
Doug Allan, the Emmy- and Bafta-winning wildlife cameraman renowned for his work alongside David Attenborough on BBC natural history series, has died aged 74 while trekking in Nepal.
Luther's Chorales Reshaped Music, From Bach to Brecht
A feature exploring how Martin Luther's simple, German-language chorales became the Reformation's mass medium — democratizing worship, spreading via the printing press, and echoing through Western mus
5 Classical Albums to Stream Now
A fresh roundup spot five classical recordings, from Pygmalion’s newest release to Messiaen’s timeless 'Quartet for the End of Time' and pieces crafted for violinist Anne‑Sophie Mutter, all ready for
Soderbergh's The Christophers: McKellen and Coel in
Steven Soderbergh's new film, 'The Christophers,' starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, is lauded by critics for its sharp exploration of art and finance, allowing two acclaimed British actors to d
Docuseries 'A Friend, a Murderer' Explores Killer
The new docuseries 'A Friend, a Murderer' delves into the chilling reality of discovering a violent killer within one's own close social circle. It uniquely presents the raw, complex experiences of th
Rebecca Solnit Releases New Book on Progress
Rebecca Solnit’s latest essay collection, The Beginning Comes After the End, examines recent gains in women’s rights, racial justice and environmental protection while urging a shift toward interconne
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