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214 stories by "Ellise Shafer"

In Defense of Rachel Zegler and Jamie Lloyd's Controversial 'Evita' Balcony Scene: It Gets to the Heart of What the Musical Is Really About by Ellise Shafer

Rachel Zegler is perched on a balcony, looking down graciously at a crowd of her adoring supporters. No, this isn't a meet-and-greet for the "Snow White" and "West Side Story" star " she's b…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:29pm on July 2, 2025

BBC Says It 'Should Have Pulled' Livestream of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set: 'The Antisemitic Sentiments Were Utterly Unacceptable' by Ellise Shafer

The BBC has issued a statement regarding the controversy sparked by Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set on Saturday, with the broadcaster saying it "should have pulled" the livestream of the perform…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:35am on June 30, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out The Cure's Robert Smith at Glastonbury for 'Friday I'm in Love' and 'Just Like Heaven' by Ellise Shafer

Olivia Rodrigo surprised Glastonbury on Sunday night by bringing out The Cure's Robert Smith during her headlining set. As she was introducing Smith, Rodrigo said she "couldn't be more excit…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:41pm on June 29, 2025

Margaret Cho Says Ellen DeGeneres Was 'Not Nice to Me for Most of My Career': 'We Go Way Back' but She Would Act 'Like We Just Met' by Ellise Shafer

Margaret Cho is speaking out about her experience with Ellen DeGeneres, claiming that her fellow comedian and talk show host has been "really weird" and "not nice" to her over the course of …

SOURCE: Variety at 7:14am on June 23, 2025

UTA Taps Partner Darnell Strom to Lead Growing London Office by Ellise Shafer

UTA partner Darnell Strom is heading across the pond to lead the agency's growing London office. Previously based in Los Angeles, Strom will step into the newly created role to oversee UTA's…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:00am on June 23, 2025

Bruce Springsteen Says Jeremy Allen White Was 'Wonderfully Tolerant' of Biopic Set Visits, Reveals He Avoided Watching 'Deeply Personal' Scene by Ellise Shafer

Bruce Springsteen is opening up about watching his biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" come to life, revealing that he sometimes avoided "deeply personal" scenes when he would visi…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:24am on June 19, 2025

'Real Housewives of London' Reunion to Be Hosted by Comedian Katherine Ryan by Ellise Shafer

Comedian Katherine Ryan will host the reunion for the debut season of "The Real Housewives of London" on Hayu. Though the series hasn't revealed its premiere date yet, it's set to hit the st…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:45am on June 19, 2025

Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and More Join 'The Other Bennet Sister' at BBC and Britbox by Ellise Shafer

Ruth Jones, Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, Richard Coyle and more of the U.K.'s finest are set to take on iconic Jane Austen characters in the BBC and Britbox adaptation of "The Other Benne…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on June 17, 2025

Kyle MacLachlan 'Borrowed' Some of David Lynch's Mannerisms for 'Twin Peaks' Character Dale Cooper: He Had 'Great Enthusiasm for Certain T by Ellise Shafer

Not only did David Lynch create the world of "Twin Peaks," but his personality inspired Kyle MacLachlan's performance as Special Agent Dale Cooper. During a Q&A at the BFI Film on Film F…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:42am on June 16, 2025

D.A. Pennebaker's Dylan Doc 'Don't Look Back,' Miranda July's Trailblazing Debut Film Lead IFC Center 20th Anniversary Lineup " Complete W by Ellise Shafer

The IFC Center is throwing it back to 2005 for its 20th anniversary celebration by screening four films that helped launch the iconic New York City cinema. On June 17, the IFC Center will pr…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on June 10, 2025

'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Trailer: Jennifer Lopez Brings the Razzle Dazzle in Movie Musical With Diego Luna by Ellise Shafer

Jennifer Lopez shines as an iconic actress in the first footage of Bill Condon's latest movie musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman." In the film " which is based on the stage musical by Terrenc…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:06am on June 5, 2025

Ncuti Gatwa Leaves 'Doctor Who' at Disney+ and the BBC In Twist Regeneration Sequence by Ellise Shafer

Ncuti Gatwa is exiting the Tardis. In the climax of Saturday's Finale of "Doctor Who" Series 14, Gatwa's Doctor regenerates into Billie Piper, who previously played companion Rose Tyler in S…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:10pm on May 31, 2025

Denzel Washington, Spike Lee and A$AP Rocky (and Rihanna!) Stun Cannes as 'Highest 2 Lowest' Earns 5.5-Minute Ovation by Ellise Shafer

Denzel Washington, Spike Lee and A$AP Rocky brought New York City to Cannes for the world premiere of their neo-noir crime thriller "Highest 2 Lowest," which earned a five and a half-minute …

SOURCE: Variety at 1:03pm on May 20, 2025

Pedro Pascal Says 'F" the People That Try to Make You Scared' When Asked About U.S. Political Chaos: 'Fight Back. Don't Let Them Win' by Ellise Shafer

Pedro Pascal had a strong message about the current political chaos in the U.S. at the Cannes press conference for Ari Aster's "Eddington," telling journalists: "Fuck the people who try to m…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:34pm on May 18, 2025

Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen Making '10 Things I Hate About You' Broadway Musical by Ellise Shafer

Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen are bringing a musical adaptation of the 1999 rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" to Broadway, Variety has confirmed. The Golden Globe-winning "Girls" creat…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:55am on April 25, 2025

Val Kilmer's Career in Photos: From 'Top Gun' to 'Batman Forever' and More by Ellise Shafer

Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65 after battling throat cancer, became one of the biggest stars of the '80s and '90s with a diverse array of films, ranging from action thrille…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:02pm on April 2, 2025

Orville Peck to Take Mask Off as Emcee in Broadway's 'Cabaret': 'I'm Here to Play This Role … It's Not About Me' by Ellise Shafer

Orville Peck won't be sporting his signature mask when he debuts as Emcee in Broadway's "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club" later this month. The alt-country crooner, who has never revealed his fa…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:21pm on March 17, 2025

Jesse Eisenberg Granted Polish Citizenship After 'A Real Pain' Oscar Win: 'An Honor of a Lifetime' by Ellise Shafer

Jesse Eisenberg is officially a Polish citizen. The actor, writer and director was granted citizenship by President Andrzej Duda at a ceremony in New York on Tuesday night, just days after h…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:03pm on March 5, 2025

Gene Hackman's Career in Photos: From 'The French Connection' to 'Superman' and More by Ellise Shafer

Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a caree…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:14am on February 27, 2025

'Leaving Neverland' Sequel 'Surviving Michael Jackson' to Premiere on YouTube in U.S. by Ellise Shafer

The sequel to 2019 documentary "Leaving Neverland," subtitled "Surviving Michael Jackson," will be available to watch on YouTube in the U.S. and Canada. Little Dot Studios, an All3Media comp…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:59am on February 26, 2025

Ethan Hawke Says Casting Actors Based on Instagram Followers Is 'Crazy': Some Young People Think 'Being an Actor Is Protein Shakes and Going to by Ellise Shafer

Ethan Hawke is weighing in on his daughter Maya's comments about certain producers wanting to cast actors based on the amount of Instagram followers they have. In an interview on the "Happy …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:42am on February 19, 2025

Isaac Hernández on Bringing Ballet to Berlin With 'Dreams,' Steamy Scenes With Jessica Chastain and the Film's Timely Message: 'Immigrants Ar by Ellise Shafer

When Isaac Hernández was cast in Michel Franco's upcoming drama "Dreams" alongside Jessica Chastain, he immediately felt the weight of the story on his shoulders. Premiering at the Berlin…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:48am on February 15, 2025

Ariana Grande Says Studios and Labels Need to Offer Weekly Therapy in Contracts for Young Stars: 'That Should Be Non-Negotiable' by Ellise Shafer

Ariana Grande is advocating for therapy for young stars in both the acting and music worlds, saying that weekly appointments should be built into their contracts. The Oscar-nominated actor a…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:03am on February 10, 2025

Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood and More Join Ewan McGregor in West End Play 'My Master Builder' by Ellise Shafer

Emmy winner Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown") and Tony nominee Kate Fleetwood (Broadway's "Macbeth") have joined Ewan McGregor in the West End play "My Master Builder." David Ajala ("Star Trek…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:48am on January 31, 2025

London's Prince Charles Cinema 'Under Serious Threat' of Closure, Launches Petition to Save Iconic Theater by Ellise Shafer

London's Prince Charles Cinema said on Tuesday that it is "under serious threat" of closing after a disagreement with its landlord over a new lease. The cinema posted a petition on its socia…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:49am on January 28, 2025
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