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214 stories by "Ellise Shafer"

Sebastian Stan Slams Donald Trump and Says What’s Going on in America Is ‘Not a Laughing Matter’: ‘We’re in a Really Bad Place’ by Ellise Shafer

Two years after his Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” premiered at Cannes, Sebastian Stan reflected on the role during the press conference for his new movie “Fjord,” saying Ameri…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:15am on May 19, 2026

Barbra Streisand Unable to Attend Cannes Closing Ceremony to Accept Honorary Palme d’Or After Knee Injury by Ellise Shafer

Barbra Streisand is unable to attend the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony to accept her honorary Palme d’Or after suffering a knee injury. “On the advice of my doctors, as I continu…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:43pm on May 17, 2026

Cate Blanchett and Selena Gomez Set to Star in Brady Corbet’s New ‘X-Rated’ Epic by Ellise Shafer

Cate Blanchett and Selena Gomez are set to star in “The Brutalist” director Brady Corbet’s next film alongside Michael Fassbender. During a masterclass at Cannes Film Festival on Sunda…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:27am on May 17, 2026

Adam Driver Brushes Off Lena Dunham Memoir Question in Cannes: ‘I’m Saving It All for My Book’ by Ellise Shafer

Adam Driver may be known for leading critically acclaimed films like “BlacKkKlansman” and blockbusters like “Star Wars,” but his career first gained steam on TV in Lena Dunham’s HB…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:20am on May 17, 2026

Scarlett Johansson Doesn’t Pick Up FaceTime Call From James Gray During 7-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation for ‘Paper Tiger’ by Ellise Shafer

“Paper Tiger” director James Gray tried to call Scarlett Johansson on his cellphone so she could share in the 7-minute standing ovation at the Cannes premiere of “Paper Tiger” on Sat…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:50pm on May 16, 2026

‘Mutt’ Star Lío Mehiel, ‘House of the Dragon’s’ Emily Carey to Lead Neo-Western ‘Camino,’ Beso and Pucci Productions Launching at Canne by Ellise Shafer

Lío Mehiel (“Mutt,” “After the Hunt”) and Emily Carey (“House of the Dragon”) are set to star in “Camino,” a neo-Western feature from Beso and Pucci Productions that will be…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:04am on May 13, 2026

‘SNL U.K.’ Sets Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa as Hosts for Final Episodes of Inaugural Season by Ellise Shafer

“Saturday Night Live U.K.” has revealed the hosts for the last two episodes of its inaugural season: Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa. Waddingham, known for “Ted Lasso” and “Ride …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:42am on May 1, 2026

Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane to Star in ‘The Lives of Others’ Stage Adaptation on the West End by Ellise Shafer

Keira Knightley, “Bridgerton” star Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane (“The Hours,” “Game of Thrones”) are set to lead a stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s O…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:00am on April 29, 2026

Jimmy Fallon Joins ‘SNL U.K.’ Host Nicola Coughlan for Chaotic Studio Tour and Explicit Rap Song About ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ by Ellise Shafer

During her opening monologue on “Saturday Night Live U.K.,” host Nicola Coughlan got a little assistance from “SNL” legend Jimmy Fallon, who joined the “Bridgerton” star for a ch…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:40pm on April 25, 2026

‘Fighting With My Family’ Being Developed Into a Stage Musical With Stephen Merchant and Dwayne Johnson Producing by Ellise Shafer

Stephen Merchant’s 2019 film “Fighting With My Family,” starring Florence Pugh and Dwayne Johnson, is being adapted into a stage musical. Producers include Merchant, Johnson and Dany G…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:01pm on April 21, 2026

Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant to Star in New West End Production of 'Hay Fever' by Ellise Shafer

Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant are set to co-star in a new production of Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" on the West End. Two-time Tony winner Baranski will make her West End debut as Jud…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00am on April 17, 2026

Lena Dunham Says Adam Driver Was 'Verbally Aggressive' on 'Girls' Set, 'Hurled Me' Around During First Sex Scene and Threw a Chair at the by Ellise Shafer

In her new memoir "Famesick," Lena Dunham reflects on her hit show "Girls" and the complex relationship she had with co-star Adam Driver both on and off set. "Girls," which ran on HBO from 2…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:51am on April 14, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Taps Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood as Hosts for Next Two Episodes by Ellise Shafer

"Saturday Night Live U.K." has announced its next two hosts. "Bridgerton's" Nicola Coughlan and "White Lotus" star Aimee Lou Wood will take on hosting duties for Episodes 5 and 6. Coughlan w…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:30am on April 14, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Cold Open Spoofs Melania Trump's Epstein Statement and Kanye West Wireless Fest Controversy With Game of 'Never Have I Ever' by Ellise Shafer

The fourth episode of "Saturday Night Live U.K." opened with a sketch spoofing both Melania Trump's statement on Jeffrey Epstein and Kanye West's Wireless Festival controversy. The sketch be…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:22pm on April 11, 2026

Ralph Fiennes Says the 'Ship Has Sailed' for Him to Reprise Voldemort Role in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series, but Tilda Swinton 'Would Be Ama by Ellise Shafer

Ralph Fiennes thinks the "ship has sailed" for him to reprise the role of Voldemort, but he'd be more than happy to pass the wand to another acclaimed British actor: Tilda Swinton. During an…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:16am on April 11, 2026

Meryl Streep Says 'Devil Wears Prada' Was Called a 'Chick Flick' and That Label Has 'Not Worn Well' After 'Barbie' and 'Mamma Mia' by Ellise Shafer

As Meryl Streep gears up for the May 1 release of "The Devil Wears Prada 2," she's reflecting on how the film industry has " and hasn't " changed in the two decades since the original came o…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:27am on April 2, 2026

'Romeo & Juliet' West End Review: Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe Lead an Angsty, Time-Bending Adaptation That Builds to a Real Gut-Punch by Ellise Shafer

In Robert Icke's take on William Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet," the play's star-crossed lovers " played here by "Hamnet" breakout Noah Jupe and "Stranger Things" star Sadie Sink " are r…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on April 1, 2026

Zendaya Says She's 'Going Into Hiding' After Huge 2026 With 'The Drama,' 'Euphoria,' 'Spider-Man 4' and More: 'I Hope People Don†by Ellise Shafer

Prepare to be sick of Zendaya " though she hopes you won't be. The Emmy and Golden Globe winner has a stacked 2026 with releases for A24's "The Drama" (April 3), "Euphoria" Season 3 (April 1…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:43am on March 31, 2026

Jack Whitehall to Host 'SNL U.K.' With Jorja Smith as Musical Guest by Ellise Shafer

"Saturday Night Live U.K." has revealed that British comedian Jack Whitehall will host the April 11 episode with R&B artist Jorja Smith as the musical guest. Whitehall is best known for …

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00am on March 31, 2026

Russell Brand's Rape Trial Delayed to October by Ellise Shafer

Russell Brand's trial on rape and sexual assault charges has been delayed until October. The comedian and actor was originally set to stand trial at London's Southwark Crown Court starting J…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:41am on March 30, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Weekend Update Pokes Fun at Trump and Iran's Mixed Messages About Deal Negotiations: 'Oh My God, Just Kiss Already!' by Ellise Shafer

"SNL U.K.'s" Weekend Update returned in the show's second week with one-liners about U.S. and Iran's mixed messages about a deal to end the war, the death of the owner of OnlyFans and more. …

SOURCE: Variety at 7:09pm on March 28, 2026

'SNL U.K.' Cold Open Suggests Prince Andrew's Epstein Scandal Is a '29-Year Plan' by the MI5 to 'Increase the Likability' of King Charle by Ellise Shafer

"Saturday Night Live U.K." once again tackled former Prince Andrew's relationship to Jeffrey Epstein in a cold open that imagined the scandal was just a "29-year plan" to make the eventual K…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:21pm on March 28, 2026

Tom Felton Has Reached Out to New Draco Malfoy in 'Harry Potter' Series: 'Here's My Phone Number … If You Need a Word of Encouragement, I' by Ellise Shafer

Tom Felton felt it was "really important" to reach out to Lox Pratt, the actor taking on the role of Draco Malfoy in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series. Felton played Draco in the original…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:57am on March 27, 2026

'Doctor Who' Boss Russell T Davies Says Online Hate Can Be 'Very Dangerously Assumed' as the 'Fan Voice': 'It's All Getting Soured' by Ellise Shafer

"Doctor Who" showrunner and writer Russell T Davies is warning audiences about the dark side of social media when it comes to fandom, saying that opinions can easily be misconstrued on platf…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:40pm on March 25, 2026

Russell T Davies Says New Show 'Tip Toe' Is a 'Reaction to Where Politics Is Heading': 'Queer Discourse' Has Become 'So Dangerous in a W by Ellise Shafer

"Doctor Who" and "Queer as Folk" writer Russell T Davies teased his upcoming Channel 4 drama "Tip Toe" at Series Mania on Wednesday, calling it "very much a reaction to where we are now." "T…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:35am on March 25, 2026
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