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J.J. Abrams produces the creature feature that the studio acquired in a bidding war.
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Josh Lucas is set to star opposite Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning in the legal drama series “Discretion,” Variety has confirmed. The show was originally announced with a straight-to-series order at Paramount+ in October 2025. It is based on the short story of the same name by Chandler Baker. It has received an eight-episode order […]
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But only one of them will be back for a second run.
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Stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison are also set to return as regulars.
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The “Scrubs” revival at ABC is undergoing some cast changes ahead of its second season (and the show’s 11th season overall). Ava Bunn, who starred as Dr. Sam Tosh in the first revival season, has been upped to series regular status for the second season. Meanwhile, both X Mayo and Joel Kim Booster — who […]
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John Kirby, an actor and acting coach, died Wednesday, three years after being diagnosed with ALS. He was 75. The news was confirmed on Instagram by Nathan Nesbitt, Kirby’s acting studio manager and assistant of 22 years. “I am here to officially, with a broken heart, announce the passing of our beloved John on the […]
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It started with a text: “He said, ‘It’s time,’ so that’s all I needed to hear,” says Adam Blackstone, Jay-Z’s bassist and longtime collaborator. He’s discussing the first word he received about the string of shows the legendary rapper would be staging throughout the year, starting with a grand return to the stage at Philadelphia’s […]
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Featuring a cast of participants expressing gender in a wide variety of ways, this film from director-star Rosa Friedrich premiered at Karlovy Vary.
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The top 100 shows and movies on the streamer accounted for more than 20 percent of views from January to June despite being less than 1 percent of available titles.
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Variety’s Interview Studio will return to San Diego on July 24-25 in partnership with Google TV featuring a lineup of in-depth interviews and conversations with leading talent and creators. “This event has become a defining fixture of the entertainment industry, uniting the creative community, talent, and fans in a celebration of storytelling and culture,” said Dea Lawrence, co-president and publisher, Variety. “We’re […]
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The performer will play a reporter in ‘Myron Bolitar,’ a new series based on Harlan Coben’s books about an NBA star-turned-sports agent.
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Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze are surfing back to the big screen in celebration of “Point Break’s” 35th anniversary. A new 4k restoration will be released by Resurgence Media Group, Saga Arts and Fathom Entertainment. The film will hit theaters on Aug. 16 and 19. Surfer Matt Archbold will present an exclusive introduction ahead of […]
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The rule-breaking spectacle had Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira performing in front of billions of people. But did the showmanship just put more people off?
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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Ties Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey’s Records on Billboard Hot 100
The year’s biggest hit single, Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” has racked up its 14th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — and has tied a record held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Langley’s song, which first topped the Hot 100 chart in February, ties Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” and Whitney […]
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$81bn merger halted for at least two weeks after US states sued to block deal, saying it would ‘extinguish competition’A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery to halt their $81bn merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.Twelve states, led by California, sued to block Paramount’s pending buyout of Warner last week – alleging that such a combination would “extinguish competition” in Holly
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Longtime Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain believes rockers should keep their politics off-stage — but in interviews, he continues to be proud to blast his conservative beliefs. He used a podcast interview to blast a fellow 76-year-old, Bruce Springsteen, as an “annoying, bitter old man,” saying the outspoken should just “shut up.” Cain’s problems with Springsteen […]
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“Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” takes place in a comic book shop, so it’s only natural that the new HBO Max series would get its own, actual comic book. As “The Big Bang Theory” spinoff hits San Diego Comic-Con this week, the comic book — featuring cover art by DC Comics president, publisher and […]
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Chloe Fineman has already found her first post-“SNL” gig, with a series regular role in the “Myron Bolitar” series currently in the works at Netflix. Fineman is one of three actors joining the show as a series regular, alongside both Jabari Banks (“Bel Air”) and Jamie McShane (“Task,” “Wednesday”). In addition, Ben McKenzie (“Everyone is […]
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“The broader theme of the movie is actually very much in line with many things that conservatives think," the right-wing influencer said in his review. "If you let Elliot Page kill that for you, I think you’re missing out on an incredible moviegoing experience."
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Mallory Morehead Pritzl has joined bi-coastal communications firm Kovert Creative on their entertainment PR team, Variety has learned. In her new role, Morehead Pritzl will oversee communications for programming-focused Kovert Creative clients like “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett’s SmartLess Media, as well as Bloomberg Media […]