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‘I Is Another’ Review: An Impeccable Claes Bang Plays Felix Kersten, Massage Therapist to Heinrich Himmler and Would-Be Nobel Laureate

A handsomely upholstered psychological thriller with more than a little contemporary resonance, the period drama “I Is Another” should spark heated debate about what constitutes a historical fact as well as the increasingly malleable nature of truth today. German writer-director Felix Randau’s fourth feature centers on the fascinating but now mostly forgotten figure of Felix […]

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Béla Tarr’s Legacy to Be Celebrated at Sarajevo Film Festival

The Sarajevo Film Festival has launched a new program dedicated to the legacy of Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who died this year. The Béla Tarr in Sarajevo Tribute program will focus on the work of former students from the Film Factory in Sarajevo, an innovative educational initiative set up by Tarr in 2013. The lineup […]

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Variety Toasts Young Hollywood’s Hottest at Cover Bash With Tate McRae, Sombr and Malachi Barton

Los Angeles, sweltering thanks to an unusual August humidity, got even hotter on Wednesday as Variety toasted the best and brightest young talent in show business. Variety Power of Young Hollywood, presented by Disney+, welcomed scores of actors, musicians, influencers, agents and execs to the Four Seasons Beverly Hills – including this year’s franchise cover […]

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‘Baywatch’ Honors Hero 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Ryder Williams During Set Visit (EXCLUSIVE)

Before the “Baywatch” producers wrapped filming the revival’s first season, they brought a special guest to the set this week: Real-life rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old who made headlines when he saved a 10-year-old boy on a Santa Cruz beach amid 8-to-10-foot high pounding waves and rip currents. Williams and his parents were invited […]

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Flo Anthony, Pioneering Page Six Entertainment Journalist, Dies at 74

Flo Anthony, an entertainment journalist known for being the first Black woman to work for the New York Post’s entertainment and Page Six departments, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. She was 74. Anthony’s death was confirmed to Variety by Jack Hirsch, the biographer of Anthony’s husband, Michael Spinks. While working as a journalist, […]

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Virginie Efira – a ‘Showgirls’ Fan – Enjoyed the ‘Benedetta’ Controversy: ‘When Verhoeven Said There Would Be Lesbian Sex Scenes, I Just Replied: ‘No Problem’

Paul Verhoeven’s “Benedetta,” about a nun embarking on a scandalous affair with another nun, offended many viewers and sparked protests in several countries. But it didn’t offend its lead Virginie Efira, now at Locarno to pick up the Leopard Club Award. “Was it fun? Yes. I liked that. In France, it’s as if God is […]

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Da’Vine Joy Randolph to Star in Indie Dark Comedy ‘Dedicated to Morris Burke’ From Director Will Ropp (EXCLUSIVE)

Da’Vine Joy Randolph has signed on to star in director Will Ropp’s indie dark comedy “Dedicated to Morris Burke.” The Oscar winner plays Judy Brooks, who discovers that the final novel of her late best-selling author husband isn’t dedicated to her like all the others. Instead, it’s dedicated to a man named Morris Burke. Judy […]

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What Rockstar Games’ Netflix Pact for ‘GTA 6’ Reveal Signals About Hollywood’s Growing Relationship With Gaming

“Grand Theft Auto 6” was already set to make history in the video game world — but now it’s making a hot prerelease spin through Hollywood as well. On Aug. 27, Netflix will debut an “extended look” at one of the most anticipated games of all time. While the first two “GTA 6” trailers bowed […]

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LISTEN: NBCUniversal Media Group Chief Matt Strauss on Growing Peacock, Testing Membership Rewards and Becoming a Daily Habit With Users

On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Matt Strauss, chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, expands on the evolution of the Peacock streamer and his view of the “the great re-bundling” that is underway for streaming media. Strauss, who is a 22-year veteran of Comcast and NBCUniversal, unpacks the deal that NBCU recently struck with […]

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Pragda Snags Nicolás Pereda’s ‘Everything Else Is Noise’ Ahead of Toronto and New York Film Festival Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)

U.S.-based Pragda continues its foray into all-rights theatrical and digital distribution with the acquisition of North American rights to Nicolás Pereda’s latest pic, “Everything Else Is Noise” (“Todo lo demás es ruido”) ahead of its debuts at the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) and the New York Film Festival (NYFF). This marks the second pick-up from […]

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‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses $1 Billion, Christopher Nolan’s First Movie Since ‘Dark Knight Rises’ to Reach Coveted Box Office Milestone

“The Odyssey” has crossed $1 billion in global ticket sales at a mind-boggling pace. After just three weeks of release, Christopher Nolan’s epic, starring Matt Damon as the Greek king Odysseus, has generated $429.65 million domestically and $578.8 million internationally for a grand total of $1.008 billion. It’s the director’s first movie since 2012’s “The […]

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‘Ted Lasso’ Stars on How Women’s Sports Was the Perfect Storyline to Bring Back the Hit Apple TV Show for Season 4

Hannah Waddingham always had a hunch that “Ted Lasso” would return. Even when creator and star Jason Sudeikis wasn’t so sure. “I could have told him we were coming back,” laughed that star, who has played AFC Richmond team owner Rebecca Welton since “Ted Lasso” first launched in 2020. “I don’t know whether I was […]

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‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Director on Their Kinky Rom-Com and Soundtracking the Year’s Bloodiest Scene to Counting Crows

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” in theaters now via Mubi. “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” the third feature from writer-director Jane Schoenbrun, is not the film you think it is. While it does fit thematically with their two previous impressionistic horror movies — 2021’s “We’re All […]

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Trump Nominates FCC Lawyer Danielle Thumann, an Adviser to Chairman Brendan Carr, to Serve as Commissioner

President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Danielle Thumann, who currently serves as senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, to serve as an agency commissioner. If she’s confirmed, it would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage at the FCC (with one remaining seat still unfilled). Trump submitted Thumann for a term of five years from July […]

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Netflix Developing New York Yankees Drama Series From Jason Bateman, MLB and Josh Wakely

Netflix is expanding its interest in Major League Baseball — but this time on the scripted drama side. The streamer is developing an untitled drama series about the storied New York Yankees baseball team. MLB Studios, Jason Bateman’s Aggregate Films and writer/director/producer Josh Wakely are on board. Details about the project are minimal so far, […]

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Casts Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie

Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie are joining the Season 2 cast of “Heated Rivalry,” the hit romantic drama from Canada’s Crave Media that airs on HBO Max in the U.S. Smith will play Harris Drover and Gillespie will play Troy Barrett. While official character descriptions have not yet been provided by Crave and HBO Max, […]

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Wagner Moura and Louis Leterrier on the Physical and Emotional Toll of ‘The Last House’ and the Parent Perspective in the Lockdown-Inspired Sci-Fi Horror

“The Last House,” a science-fiction horror from French director Louis Leterrier, is a movie born from Covid. A suburban family of four, helmed by Jason (Wagner Moura) and Ann (Greta Lee), is suddenly trapped in their home. With no understanding of the situation outside, and no way to know how long it will last, they […]

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‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Review: The Dog-Cop Franchise Pushes an ACAB Message, Only It’s All Canines Are Benevolent

“PAW Patrol… are they still a thing?” asks Mayor Humdinger, the villain of “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” — a rare moment of irony in a film otherwise unfashionably devoid of it. That lack of second degree should by rights be charming, in a film landscape where fourth walls are constantly being torn to the […]

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‘Bridgette Wrona and the Whisper Creek Murders’ Wraps From Little Spark Films; YA Mystery Follows Podcaster Hunting a Serial Killer (EXCLUSIVE)

A new gumshoe is on the case. “Bridgette Wrona and the Whisper Creek Murders,” a YA mystery film from Little Spark Films, has wrapped filming in Arlington, Texas. Mary Beth McAndrews directed the feature from a script by Preston Fassel, based on a concept by Cameron Hazelwood. Per a press release, the film is about […]

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‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Power $239 Million U.K., Ireland July Box Office

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” topped the U.K. and Ireland box office in July with a gross of £56.2 million ($75.6 million), as the market posted a total of £178.2 million ($239.7 million) for the month, 35% ahead of the equivalent five-week period in July 2025, according to Rentrak. The 2025 comparison total of $177.1 million […]

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Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega Satire ‘The Gallerist’ Lands at Roadside, Vertical

“The Gallerist,” a Miami-set satire of the art world starring Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega, has been acquired by Roadside Attractions and Vertical. The movie will open in theaters on Dec. 4, nearly a year after it premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Cathy Yan directed “The Gallerist,” a dark comedic thriller in which Portman portrays […]

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Male Contraceptive Doc ‘Give It a Shot’ From ‘Ask the Sexpert’ Director Vaishali Sinha Sets North American Theatrical Release, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

“Give It a Shot,” a documentary following the decades-long push to bring a reversible male contraceptive to market, will open theatrically across North America this September. Coast to Coast Films, in association with Sandbox Films and ITVS, will release the film. A trailer has been unveiled. Directed and produced by Vaishali Sinha (“Made in India,” […]

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Jean Grey Speaks: Sadie Sink on Making Her MCU Debut in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and the Mutant’s Future With the New X-Men

For more than a year, Sadie Sink had to keep her role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” a secret. Sink, who was offered the part after her breakout performances in “Stranger Things” and “The Whale,” showed up to the London set without having read a full script. For security, her character was referred to with […]

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Elevator Boys Release Trailer for Debut Film ‘Back to the 90s’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The Elevator Boys, the German content creators turned boy band, have released the trailer for their feature film debut, “Back to the 90s,” ahead of the movie’s premiere on Aug. 21. The German-language Prime Video movie follows five best friends — Matteo (Julien Brown), Jonas (Tim Schäcker), Chris (Luis Freitag), Ben (Jacob Rott) and Oliver […]

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Don Lemon Wants Criminal Charges Against Him Related to Minnesota ICE Protest Dropped, Citing Donald Trump’s Chronic ‘Animus’ Toward Journalist

Don Lemon asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal civil-rights charges against him related to his presence as a protest earlier this year at an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota. In a filing Friday, the former CNN anchor’s lawyers asserted the indictment of Lemon stemmed from Donald Trump’s longstanding “animus” and violated the First Amendment. “The […]

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From ‘Paddington’ and ‘Wonka’ to ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’: Inside the Silly, Surreal — and Rather Successful — World of Simon Farnaby

He’s helped write movies that are widely adored and have collectively earned more than $1 billion. He’s co-created a sitcom that has become one of the BBC’s most successful exports, with a U.S. adaptation now onto its sixth season. And yet, Simon Farnaby is perhaps most recognizable for mugging his rather expressive and jovial face, […]

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Jake T. Austin Opens Up About ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Revival Snub: I’m ‘Disappointed’ to Have ‘Not Been Included’

Now that the sequel series has ended its three-season run, “Wizards of Waverly Place” star Jake T. Austin has finally opened up about not being included in “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.” Austin, who played youngest sibling Max Russo on all four seasons of the hit Disney Channel sitcom, was the only key cast member from […]

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USA Network’s ‘Anna Pigeon’ Is the Temu Version of ‘Virgin River’: TV Review

Based on Nevada Barr’s extensive book series, USA Network’s new original drama “Anna Pigeon” follows a law enforcement ranger who trades her career as a Broadway stage manager for the lush grounds of Montana’s fictional Glacier National Park. Hyper-focused on her job and running from the life she left behind, Anna Pigeon (“Chicago P.D.” alum […]

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Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Rumored Wedding Venue Has a Starry History — and Is Close to a Key ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Filming Location

Early 20th-century media tycoon Lord Beaverbrook was known for throwing legendary parties at his country house in Surrey, which hosted everyone from Hollywood royalty like Elizabeth Taylor to historical figures such as Winston Churchill. So it’s fitting that Tom Holland and Zendaya, currently one of Hollywood’s most famous couples, reportedly chose the 160-year-old neo-classical mansion […]

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Lionsgate CEO Wants to See Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Close Soon: ‘Uncertainty and Delay’ Are ‘Not Good for Anybody’

Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer voiced support for the stalled Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which is headed to an antitrust trial to begin in March 2027. While Lionsgate competes with Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. in some areas, including theatrically released movies, Lionsgate also sees both as customers (or potential customers) in other areas. Ultimately, having […]

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‘I Is Another’ Review: An Impeccable Claes Bang Plays Felix Kersten, Massage Therapist to Heinrich Himmler and Would-Be Nobel Laureate

Béla Tarr’s Legacy to Be Celebrated at Sarajevo Film Festival

Variety Toasts Young Hollywood’s Hottest at Cover Bash With Tate McRae, Sombr and Malachi Barton

‘Baywatch’ Honors Hero 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Ryder Williams During Set Visit (EXCLUSIVE)

Flo Anthony, Pioneering Page Six Entertainment Journalist, Dies at 74

Virginie Efira – a ‘Showgirls’ Fan – Enjoyed the ‘Benedetta’ Controversy: ‘When Verhoeven Said There Would Be Lesbian Sex Scenes, I Just Replied: ‘No Problem’

Da’Vine Joy Randolph to Star in Indie Dark Comedy ‘Dedicated to Morris Burke’ From Director Will Ropp (EXCLUSIVE)

What Rockstar Games’ Netflix Pact for ‘GTA 6’ Reveal Signals About Hollywood’s Growing Relationship With Gaming

LISTEN: NBCUniversal Media Group Chief Matt Strauss on Growing Peacock, Testing Membership Rewards and Becoming a Daily Habit With Users

Pragda Snags Nicolás Pereda’s ‘Everything Else Is Noise’ Ahead of Toronto and New York Film Festival Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)

‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses $1 Billion, Christopher Nolan’s First Movie Since ‘Dark Knight Rises’ to Reach Coveted Box Office Milestone

‘Ted Lasso’ Stars on How Women’s Sports Was the Perfect Storyline to Bring Back the Hit Apple TV Show for Season 4

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Director on Their Kinky Rom-Com and Soundtracking the Year’s Bloodiest Scene to Counting Crows

Trump Nominates FCC Lawyer Danielle Thumann, an Adviser to Chairman Brendan Carr, to Serve as Commissioner

Netflix Developing New York Yankees Drama Series From Jason Bateman, MLB and Josh Wakely

‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Casts Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie

Wagner Moura and Louis Leterrier on the Physical and Emotional Toll of ‘The Last House’ and the Parent Perspective in the Lockdown-Inspired Sci-Fi Horror

‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Review: The Dog-Cop Franchise Pushes an ACAB Message, Only It’s All Canines Are Benevolent

‘Bridgette Wrona and the Whisper Creek Murders’ Wraps From Little Spark Films; YA Mystery Follows Podcaster Hunting a Serial Killer (EXCLUSIVE)

‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Power $239 Million U.K., Ireland July Box Office

Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega Satire ‘The Gallerist’ Lands at Roadside, Vertical

Male Contraceptive Doc ‘Give It a Shot’ From ‘Ask the Sexpert’ Director Vaishali Sinha Sets North American Theatrical Release, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Jean Grey Speaks: Sadie Sink on Making Her MCU Debut in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and the Mutant’s Future With the New X-Men

Elevator Boys Release Trailer for Debut Film ‘Back to the 90s’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Don Lemon Wants Criminal Charges Against Him Related to Minnesota ICE Protest Dropped, Citing Donald Trump’s Chronic ‘Animus’ Toward Journalist

From ‘Paddington’ and ‘Wonka’ to ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’: Inside the Silly, Surreal — and Rather Successful — World of Simon Farnaby

Jake T. Austin Opens Up About ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Revival Snub: I’m ‘Disappointed’ to Have ‘Not Been Included’

USA Network’s ‘Anna Pigeon’ Is the Temu Version of ‘Virgin River’: TV Review

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Rumored Wedding Venue Has a Starry History — and Is Close to a Key ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Filming Location

Lionsgate CEO Wants to See Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Close Soon: ‘Uncertainty and Delay’ Are ‘Not Good for Anybody’

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