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Odysseus Has Been Funko Pop-ed

In a sentence that would surely leave Homer dumbfounded, Odysseus has been Funko Pop-ed. The epic Greek hero has been miniaturized into the popular collectible following the blockbuster release of “The Odyssey.” The 5-inch figurine showcases a bearded Odysseus, played by Matt Damon in the Christopher Nolan adaptation, clad in a warrior helmet, cloak and […]

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Judge Extends Order Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger for Another 14 Days

A federal judge on Thursday extended the order blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for an additional 14 days, meaning the deal cannot close before Aug. 18. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin is scheduled to hold a hearing on Aug. 3 on a request for a preliminary injunction that would block the deal indefinitely. Paramount is asking for […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Chadwick Boseman Estate Battle Breaks Out Between His Parents and Widow Over Assets

The legal filing accuses Simone Ledward Boseman of keeping assets owed to the actor's parents and shutting them out of a company that holds his rights.

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New ‘Avatar’ Animated Series at Paramount+ Lands Fall Premiere Date, Releases Teaser

'Avatar: Seven Havens' comes from creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.

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Indian Epic ‘Ramayana’ Lands at Sony Pictures for International Distribution

Sony Pictures has signed on as international distributor for “Ramayana,” the two-part Indian mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, covering all territories outside India. Indian distribution will be handled by media personality Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The story follows the exiled prince Rama and his wife Sita, […]

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Indian Epic ‘Ramayana’ Lands at Sony

The big budget adaptation of the epic poem

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Hollywood Reporter

How ‘The Chi’ Spotlighted Love, Hope and Loss on the South Side of Chicago

Heading into the series finale, creator Lena Waithe along with stars Birgundi Baker and Jacob Latimore reflect on the Paramount+ show's legacy, and tease how it will all end.

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‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Sets 2026 Release Date at Paramount+, Drops Apocalyptic First Teaser

“Avatar: Seven Havens” has an official premiere date at Paramount+. And what a date it is. The new entry in the “Avatar” franchise will debut on Oct. 9 on the streaming service. That date should stick out to fans, as it was originally the date set for the premiere of the movie “Avatar Aang: The […]

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It Took Nearly 3,000 Years, But Odysseus Finally Got His Funko Pop

Homer would've wanted this.

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ESPN+ to Launch Interview Series ‘The Trade’ With John Cena, Marshawn Lynch, Tyler James Williams as First Guests (Exclusive)

Kelley L. Carter hosts the program that debuts later this month and highlights the intersection between sports and culture.

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Beach Boys Call Off Remainder of Summer Concerts ‘to Recharge’ Before Resuming in Fall

The Beach Boys’ endless summer has run into a hitch. The touring version of the group, led by sole remaining original member Mike Love, has called off six weeks’ worth of concerts scheduled for this summer, amounting to nearly 30 dates, citing the need to “recharge” before hitting the road again in the fall. The […]

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‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ Review: Monica Dolan Excels in a Straightforward but Stirring Reflection on a Buried Irish Tragedy

Ireland’s ongoing artistic reckoning with the Catholic Church’s gross mistreatment of unmarried mothers and their children — as addressed in such films as “The Magdalene Sisters,” “Philomena” and “Small Things Like These” — continues in “The Lost Children of Tuam.” A restrained but deeply affecting drama that keeps the horrors of the past largely unseen, […]

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Streaming Ratings: ‘The Bear’ Slips in Final Season Premiere, ‘I Will Find You’ and ‘Love Island’ Soar

The last full week of June saw six titles record more than a billion viewing minutes.

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The Paramount-Warner Bros. Clock Is Ticking: What’s Next for the Megamerger Amid Antitrust Battle With States?

David Ellison may have believed Paramount Skydance could have closed the $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by this point. The deal was blessed by the Justice Department in June (reportedly over the objections of staffers who were reviewing it). It has been officially cleared by the EU, with Paramount agreeing to the relatively […]

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Karina Longworth’s ‘You Must Remember This’ Podcast Sets New Season ‘The Bisexuals’ for September

Karina Longworth’s podcast “You Must Remember This” returns for its latest season, “The Bisexuals,” on Sept. 15. Over eight episodes, creator and host Longworth will explore the history of bisexuals in the 1900s Hollywood sphere. Beginning with Libby Holman’s rise to stardom in 1920s New York, “The Bisexuals” will also cover her transition to infamy […]

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L.A. Filming Levels Tumble Despite California Giving Out Hundreds of Millions of Dollars In Incentives

The number of shoot days in the three-month period from April to June fell 12 percent compared to the same period last year.

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New Destiny’s Child Music Set to Be Released in the Next Month, Beyoncé’s Father Says

The group's former manager teased previously unheard dance and urban remixes involving the trio made up of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams and some guest rappers like Missy Elliott.

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Patreon Lays Off 20% of Employees as Part of ‘Painful’ Restructuring

Patreon, the creator-focused monetization platform, said on Thursday it was laying off 20% of its employees as it changed how its internal structure operates. The cuts will affect 93 Patreon employees, who will be given at least 16 weeks of severance payments. In a note to staff posted online, CEO Jack Conte said the company’s […]

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LISTEN: How Travis Scott is Ascending to Culture Moguldom Through Music, Movies, Retail, Business and More

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Angelique Jackson details her time spent with multihyphenate superstar Travis Scott, who comes off a record-setting music tour with a high-profile role in the movie of the moment, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Scott has emerged as a star in the new realm […]

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Harrison Ford Celebrates Michael J. Fox as the “Most Stubborn Optimist I Know” at THR’s Social Impact Summit

The Michael J. Fox Foundation, John Mayer and Stephen and Ayesha Curry were honored at the philanthropy-focused event, put on in partnership with the Social Impact Fund.

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