The Guardian Culture

The roaring 20s: how the current decade revolutionised cinema

Pre-Covid, the movie landscape was dramatically different: YouTubers weren’t dominating the box office, video game spin-offs rarely made an impact and Winnie-the-Pooh wasn’t yet the star of a slasher movie. Why such a flurry of innovation – and what will be next? Cinema has always been a medium of research and development. At any given point, the industry is searching for yet another breakthrough that can drive it into the future. Synchronised sound in the 1920s. Technicolor in the 1930s. The in

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The Guardian Culture

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig audiobook review – a cosy, feelgood journey

Actor James Norton brings a sense of gentle longing to this tale of an octogenarian looking back on the life he’s departedThe latest novel from the Reasons to Stay Alive author Matt Haig begins with an octogenarian man having a heart attack. Former business magnate Wilbur Budd is already feeling a bit peculiar when he receives a phone call from his ex-wife, Maggie, who he hasn’t heard from in years. “I wanted to hear your voice,” she tells him wistfully. Minutes after getting off the phone, Wilb

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Variety

Wonder Project Expands International Slate With Three Series from U.K. and Ireland, Including Julia Roberts and Russell T. Davies Shows (EXCLUSIVE)

Wonder Project is expanding its investment in international scripted programming with three projects from the U.K. and Ireland. These include the “Leonard and Hungry Paul,” narrated by Julia Roberts, “You & Me,” executive produced by Russell T Davies and “Rewarding,” a new original commission with BBC Northern Ireland. “The UK and Ireland have an incredible […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Crystal Methyd Made Her Return to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Worth It

The newly crowned season 11 winner chats with The Hollywood Reporter after her triumphant franchise homecoming: "I knew those expectations [after 'Drag Race' season 12] were going to be high, and I really wanted to be able to meet them."

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Hollywood Reporter

‘Heated Rivalry’ Star François Arnaud Named Global Brand Ambassador of Under Armour

The actor is also headlining the brand’s “For When It’s Hot” campaign.

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Hollywood Reporter

Isabel Davis Appointed Director of the BFI Filmmaking Fund

Responsible for managing an annual fund of £20 million ($26.6m), the British Film Institute role has been described as the "riskiest job" in U.K. film.

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Variety

Music Industry Moves: Yung Miami Signs With WME; City Parks Foundation to Honor Joe Killian and Alex Blavatnik

Rapper Yung Miami has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. The South Florida rapper and former member of the City Girls will release her solo debut on the relaunched Uptown Records later this year. The album’s lead single, “Spend Dat,” topped the Billboard Rap Airplay charts and is currently at No. 17 […]

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Variety

Variety and CNN Expand Programming Partnership to Deliver Exclusive Awards Season Coverage

Variety and CNN are back in business for awards season. After producing Actors on Actors and a town hall with Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey, the two legacy brands have unveiled an expanded content partnership. Together, the brands will develop, produce and distribute premium content throughout awards season.  “This partnership allows us to expand how we […]

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Hollywood Reporter

YouTuber Nigel “Uncle Roger” Ng Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

The U.K.-based stand up comic and digital creator has over 26 million social media followers.

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Hollywood Reporter

Alan Tudyk, Andrew Rannells, Kelly Marie Tran and Rita Ora Among Star-Studded HollyShorts Film Festival Jury (Exclusive)

They'll be presiding over the short films with Alfre Woodard, Katheryn Winnick, David Cross and Judy Greer at the Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying festival.

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Variety

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’

After “Weird Al” Yankovic made headlines this month for backing out of an ad for AI software, the musical satirist revealed he also turned down an offer worth at least $1 million to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia last year. “I wish people would offer me things that I didn’t feel […]

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Variety

‘Today’ Issues ‘Stricter Security Protocols’ for Guests Following Intruder Incident With Craig Melvin (EXCLUSIVE)

The “Today” show has issued new security guidelines for its on-air guests following a recent incident in which an intruder entered the studio and lunged at co-anchor Craig Melvin while yelling a racist slur. Hollywood publicity firms received an email on Wednesday outlining the new protocols. “We wanted to reach out with an important update […]

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Hollywood Reporter

SiriusXM Adding WWE Channel With Live Coverage of Premium Events (Exclusive)

WWE Radio will feature live audio of events like WrestleMania, as well as other programming from the wrestling giant.

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Variety

Dario Albertini’s ‘Armony,’ Set for World Premiere in Locarno’s Piazza Grande, Secures Swiss Distribution With Xenix (EXCLUSIVE)

Italian director Dario Albertini’s family drama “Armony” has secured Swiss distribution via Xenix Filmdistribution ahead of its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival’s Piazza Grande section. Sold internationally by True Colours, “Armony” is produced by Fremantle company The Apartment, Damocle and Rai Cinema in association with HBO Max. It stars Valerio Mastandrea, Asia Argento, […]

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Variety

‘Burlesque the Musical’ London Opening Postponed to 2027, U.K. Tour Pushed Back (EXCLUSIVE)

The London opening of “Burlesque the Musical” has been postponed while the U.K. tour, which was due to start this weekend, has been pushed back, Variety has learned. The stage version of the 2010 movie starring Christina Aguilera, Cher and Stanley Tucci was set to open on 12 Sept 2026 at the new 550-seat Arts […]

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The Guardian Culture

Beethoven: The Last Three Sonatas/Mitsuko Uchida album review – the music emerges as if new

DeccaThere are no major surprises in this live recording, just the simple but sublime sense that the music is being handed from composer, through pianist, to usTwenty years ago, Mitsuko Uchida released a studio recording of Beethoven’s last three piano sonatas that remains a benchmark. Now comes this performance recorded live in Tokyo last October.Those who have loved her previous recording won’t find big surprises – her interpretations remain similar, albeit at times a little broader or more el

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Hollywood Reporter

Toronto: Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie,’ Shawn Ryan’s ‘American Hostage’ Join Primetime 2026 Program

The episodic TV sidebar also has premieres for the latest season of ‘Slow Horses' and ‘Crystal Lake,’ the 'Friday the 13th' prequel.

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Variety

‘The Spell Off Live!’ Competition Game Show Sets Premiere Date on YouTube

EightState Studios has announced the premiere date for “The Spell Off Live!” The first season of the creator-driven competition series will kick off on Aug. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on YouTube. DC Young Fly is the host and executive producer, with creator Funny Marco serving as remote host. The series brings together celebrities, comedians, […]

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Variety

Disney, ESPN Lend ‘Toy Story’ Boost to Athletes Unlimited Softball League

When ABC this Saturday shows the first game in the annual championship series of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, it will do so with a few special guests in tow. Woody and Jessie, the famous “Toy Story” characters, will lead a pregame parade featuring youth softball players, and also take part in the ceremonial first […]

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Variety

Biennale Chief Slams EU for Withdrawing Funding Over Russia’s Presence at Art Exhibition During Film Festival Press Conference: ‘They Are Abandoning Us’

Venice Biennale chairman Pietrangelo Buttafuoco slammed the European Union at the film festival press conference on Thursday for withdrawing a €2 million ($2.3 million) grant in response to Russia’s participation in the Biennale’s arts exhibition this year. It was the first time the country has returned to the event since the invasion of Ukraine in […]

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