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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Everything That’s Reopening Following COVID-Induced Closures by Maane Khatchatourian

As coronavirus cases continue to decline across the U.S. and President Joe Biden vows that the nation is on track to have enough vaccine supply “for every adult in America by the end of Ma…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:23AM
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Variety and Vudu Partner on Weekly Entertainment Magazine Show by Maane Khatchatourian

Vudu, Walmart’s streaming service, on Wednesday announced “Variety’s First Look,” a new entertainment magazine show to air exclusively on the platform. This weekly branded, half-hour…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:47AM
Sunday, February 3, 2019

Bradley Cooper on Singing With Lady Gaga in Vegas, Prepping for Oscar Performance by Maane Khatchatourian

He might not be getting his own Las Vegas residency anytime soon, but Bradley Cooper sure looked like a pro on stage during “A Star Is Born” co-star Lady Gaga’s “Enig…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:27AM
Friday, July 13, 2018

‘Frozen 2’: Evan Rachel Wood, Sterling K. Brown in Talks for Sequel (EXCLUSIVE) by Maane Khatchatourian

Evan Rachel Wood and Sterling K. Brown are in talks to lend their voices to Disney’s “Frozen 2,” the sequel to the 2013 smash hit. Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Josh Gad are return…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:34PM
Thursday, March 1, 2018

‘Mulan’ Live-Action Reboot Pushed Back to 2020 by Maane Khatchatourian

Disney’s live-action “Mulan” reboot is being pushed back by more than a year. The studio shifted the release from Nov. 2, 2018, to March 27, 2020. Directed by Niki Caro, th…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:04PM
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

‘Mulan’ Live-Action Disney Reboot Finds Its Star by Maane Khatchatourian

Chinese actress Liu Yifei, also known as Crystal Liu, is set to star in Disney’s live-action adaptation of the classic Chinese tale “Mulan.” Niki Caro is directing and the …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:14PM
Friday, October 6, 2017

Two Men Charged in Shooting on Set of Denzel Washington’s ‘Equalizer 2’ by Maane Khatchatourian

Two men have been charged following a non-fatal double shooting on the set of Denzel Washington’s “The Equalizer 2” in Boston. The Quincy Police Department arrested two 18-…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:29PM
Sunday, September 10, 2017

Hurricane Irma Causes More Movie Theater Closures as Storm Makes Second Landfall by Maane Khatchatourian

Now a Category 3 hurricane, Hurricane Irma made a second landfall in Florida on Sunday, hitting Marco Island on the southwest coast, near Naples, after inundating the Florida Keys. Packing 1…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:16PM
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

How Songs and Scores Help ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘The Crown’ Come to Life by Maane Khatchatourian

Music for an English queen and a Hollywood feud, synthesizers for an ’80s supernatural mystery, Broadway tunesmiths penning a love song for a superhero: These are among the most talked-abo…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:33PM
Sunday, April 23, 2017

Lady Gaga Brings the Fireworks at Coachella Weekend 2, Confirms ‘A Star Is Born’ Filmed at Festival by Maane Khatchatourian

Lady Gaga chose the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to announce the launch of her upcoming film “A Star Is Born.” The pop star closed out her head…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:22PM
Monday, March 6, 2017

Watch Ariana Grande and John Legend’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Music Video by Maane Khatchatourian

It may be as old as rhyme, but the “Beauty and the Beast” theme song has gotten a fresh take courtesy of Ariana Grande and John Legend. Disney debuted the music video for the du…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:58AM
Friday, March 3, 2017

Alabama Theater Cancels ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Screenings Due to Gay Character by Maane Khatchatourian

Moviegoers at a drive-in theater in Alabama won’t be able to see a retelling of the “tale as old as time.” The Henagar Drive-In Theatre in DeKalb County has canceled its sc…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:02PM
Monday, January 9, 2017

Golden Globes Leaderboard: ‘La La Land’ Sweeps, ‘Night Manager’ Tops Shows by Maane Khatchatourian

“La La Land” had a magical night at the 74th Golden Globe Awards. The musical ode to Los Angeles won a record seven awards, sweeping all the categories in which it was nominated …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:47AM
Monday, November 21, 2016

‘Hamilton’ Actor on Speech to Mike Pence: ‘There’s Nothing to Apologize For’ by Maane Khatchatourian

“If you stand for nothing, Burr, what’ll you fall for?” Alexander Hamilton asks Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton.” In an example of life imitati…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:13AM
Friday, September 23, 2016

‘La La Land’ Release Date Pushed Back by One Week by Maane Khatchatourian

“La La Land’s” musical debut has been delayed by a week. Damien Chazelle’s romantic drama, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, will open in limited release on Dec. …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:09PM
Monday, July 25, 2016

Marni Nixon, Voice Behind Stars in Movie Musicals Like ‘My Fair Lady,’ Dies at 86 by Maane Khatchatourian

Marni Nixon, who gained fame as a “ghost singer” for Deborah Kerr in “The King and I,” Natalie Wood in “West Side Story” and Audrey Hepburn in “My F…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:25PM
Saturday, April 16, 2016

Meryl Streep Reveals the Movie Role She Didn’t Get Right by Maane Khatchatourian

It may have earned her a best actress Oscar nomination, but Meryl Streep wasn’t entirely pleased with one particular movie role. “You won’t guess because I’ve just co…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:24PM
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

David Gest, Music Producer and Liza Minnelli’s Ex-Husband, Found Dead by Maane Khatchatourian

David Gest, a music producer and Liza Minnelli’s ex-husband, was found dead Tuesday in a London hotel, the Associated Press reports. He was 62. Metropolitan Police officers told AP tha…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:59PM
Friday, December 4, 2015

Bill Murray on Singing With George Clooney in ‘A Very Murray Christmas’ by Maane Khatchatourian

The weather outside was frightful in New York City on Wednesday night with rain and heavy fog, but the Yuletide cheer was so delightful at the Paris Theatre premiere of “A Very Murray …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:07AM
Friday, September 4, 2015

Broadway Actress Dies in Apartment Fire After ‘Good Wife’ Star’s Attempted Rescue by Maane Khatchatourian

Broadway actress Vivien Eng, best known for her role in 1996’s “The King and I” revival, died on Thursday of injuries suffered in a fire at her New York City high-rise apar…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:47PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Rosie O’Donnell’s Teen Daughter Reported Missing by Maane Khatchatourian

Rosie O’Donnell’s 17-year-old daughter, Chelsea O’Donnell, has been reported missing. O’Donnell posted the news on her official website and tweeted about it on Tuesday. chelsea and h…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:25PM
Friday, August 14, 2015

Disney Announces Jack and the Beanstalk Animated Movie ‘Gigantic’ by Maane Khatchatourian

Walt Disney Animation Studios is developing an adaptation of the classic fairytale “Jack and the Beanstalk,” Disney Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter announced on Friday at th…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:50PM
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live!’ Finds Its Dorothy by Maane Khatchatourian

NBC’s “The Wiz Live!” has found its Dorothy in newcomer Shanice Williams. The 18-year-old, who was selected out of hundreds of applicants from a nationwide, open casting call, will joi…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:35AM
Thursday, July 30, 2015

Valerie Harper Hospitalized in Maine by Maane Khatchatourian

Valerie Harper was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday night before a performance of her musical “Nice Work If You Can Get It” in Ogunquit, Maine. The Emmy winner, best known for…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:29PM
Friday, July 17, 2015

President Obama to Make 7th and Final ‘Daily Show’ Visit by Maane Khatchatourian

President Barack Obama will make his seventh and final appearance on “The Daily Show” in advance to Jon Stewart’s departure. Stewart will host Obama on his Comedy Central t…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:22PM
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Disney Developing ‘Fantasia’ Sequence Into Live-Action Movie by Maane Khatchatourian

Disney is developing a movie based on the iconic “Night on Bald Mountain” closing sequence from the 1940 animated pic “Fantasia” for its latest live-action adaptation…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:38PM
Saturday, March 28, 2015

Hugh Jackman Will Play Wolverine One Last Time by Maane Khatchatourian

Hugh Jackman is taking his claws off for good. The actor revealed on Saturday that he will be playing the “X-Men” character one final time. “WOLVERINE …ONE LAST TIME,…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:24PM
Saturday, January 3, 2015

Watch: New ‘Cinderella’ Footage, Interviews With Stars by Maane Khatchatourian

After releasing two new “Cinderella” trailers to ring in the new year, Disney has debuted a featurette via Yahoo Movies. Aside from new footage from the film, the clip also featu…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:03PM
Saturday, December 27, 2014

Watch: Neil Patrick Harris’ First Oscar Promo by Maane Khatchatourian

This Christmas, ABC gifted viewers the first promo for the Oscars. Host Neil Patrick Harris has some sound advice for last-minute shoppers in the commercial. “Instead of traditional presen…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:58PM
Saturday, November 29, 2014

Idina Menzel Says ‘Frozen 2’ Is ‘in the Works’ by Maane Khatchatourian

If you’re not quite ready to “let it go,” you won’t have to. “Frozen” star Idina Menzel told The Telegraph that a Disney sequel is on the horizon. “…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:25PM
Saturday, November 22, 2014

First Look: Patrick Stewart Plays a Neo-Nazi in ‘Green Room’ by Maane Khatchatourian

Patrick Stewart has turned to the dark side. Stewart offered his Twitter followers a first look at his new white supremacist character in “Green Room” — a far cry from his …

SOURCE: Variety at 05:04PM

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