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63 stories by "Leia Mendoza"

'People We Meet on Vacation' Trailer: Tom Blyth and Emily Bader Take a Romantic Summer Trip in Netflix's Emily Henry Adaptation by Leia Mendoza

The first trailer for Netflix's "People We Meet on Vacation," starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, has been released. The film is based on Emily Heny's bestselling book of the same name and w…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:24am on September 30, 2025

'Alien: Earth': How H.R. Giger, John Hurt's Kane and Retrofuturism Inspired the Xenomorph and Creature Prosthetics by Leia Mendoza

When Ridley Scott first premiered "Alien" in 1979, a new era of practical effects and creature design was ushered into the cultural zeitgeist. Almost 50 years later, the world that Scott bui…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:51pm on September 24, 2025

'Wicked: For Good' Trailer: Dorothy, Tin Man and Scarecrow Debut in Part 2 of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Musical by Leia Mendoza

Elphaba and Glinda are back " for good. Universal has released the final trailer for "Wicked: For Good," the follow-up to the 2024 film adaptation of the hit broadway musical. The finale wil…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:11am on September 24, 2025

Sarah McLachlan Cancels 'Lilith Fair' Premiere Performances in Wake of Jimmy Kimmel Firestorm: 'We Stand in Solidarity in Support of Free Speech by Leia Mendoza

At the Los Angeles premiere of "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery " The Untold Story," singer Sarah McLachlan apologized to the crowd for having canceled the performances that had been schedul…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:35pm on September 22, 2025

Jane Fonda and Mark Ruffalo to Perform Play 'This Is Crazy' in Honor of Late Manager Chris Huvane by Leia Mendoza

Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo and Marisa Tomei will star in Tony and Obie award-winning playwright V's new play "This is Crazy!," to raise money for The National Alliance on Mental Illness. The o…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:18am on September 12, 2025

Walker's Rising Star Foundation Celebrates Performing Arts Students at Telluride Film Festival by Leia Mendoza

During this year's Walker's Rising Stars Foundation Gala at Telluride Film Festival, students from around Colorado had the unique opportunity to perform on stage to compete for various schol…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:30pm on September 8, 2025

FKA Twigs to Perform at Kering Foundation's Caring for Women Dinner by Leia Mendoza

The Kering Foundation's Fourth Annual Caring For Women Dinner has announced that this year's event will feature a performance by singer-songwriter and producer, FKA twigs, on behalf of Sista…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on September 4, 2025

Project Angel Food to Honor Jennifer Tilly at 2025 Awards Gala (EXCLUSIVE) by Leia Mendoza

Project Angel Food has announced actress Jennifer Tilly will receive the 2025 Angel Award at the nonprofit's annual awards gala. The event will take place on Sept. 27 at Paramount Pictures S…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00pm on August 26, 2025

'Just in Time' Stars Jonathan Groff, Gracie Lawrence and Erika Henningsen on Bringing Bobby Darin's Life and Legacy to the Stage by Leia Mendoza

In Alex Timbers' new musical "Just in Time," audience members are transported into the jukebox world of American singer Bobby Darin (Jonathan Groff), who rose to success from a teen idol to …

SOURCE: Variety at 5:12pm on August 15, 2025

Dan Ziskie, 'House of Cards' and 'Treme' Actor, Dies at 80 by Leia Mendoza

Dan Ziskie, an actor known for his roles in "House of Cards" and "Treme," died on July 21. He was 80. His family reported that Ziskie had died from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.Â…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:18pm on August 15, 2025

Jake Tapper, Ronny Chieng, Amber Ruffin and More Explore the Power of Truth in Storytelling at Variety and Rolling Stone's Truth Seekers Summit by Leia Mendoza

At the 2025 Variety & Rolling Stone Truth Seekers Summit presented by Paramount+, keynote conversations and panel discussions with documentary filmmakers, journalists and cultural trends…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00pm on August 15, 2025

'Hacks' Production Designer Rob Tokarz on Creating Season 4's Singapore Trip and Designing Deborah's Luxury Suite by Leia Mendoza

The Season 4 finale of "Hacks" took Ava and Deborah far away from the sunny Los Angeles skies into the world of Singapore. While the episode follows Deborah after walking away from her Late …

SOURCE: Variety at 2:15pm on August 14, 2025

GALECA Announces Diane Anderson-Minshall as First Female Executive Director and New Board of Directors by Leia Mendoza

GALECA, The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, has announced that Diane Anderson-Minshall, former CEO of Pride Media has been named executive director, alongside a new board of director…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:00pm on August 7, 2025

Power of Young Hollywood Host Alec Flynn Talks Comedy and His Hopes for Showbiz's Future by Leia Mendoza

When Alec Flynn was in college, the comedian began using standup as a form of medicine to help with depression. "I needed some sort of creative outlet outside of getting blacked out every we…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:15pm on August 6, 2025

'Platonic' Stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne Break Down Will and Jenna's Relationship and Season 2's Bathroom Scene by Leia Mendoza

Two years after Season 1 was released, Apple TV+'s "Platonic" has returned for a second season of chaos, mishaps, and road trips throughout Los Angeles. While the series follows former best …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00pm on August 6, 2025

Meet Variety's 41 Under 40: The New Leaders Class of 2025 by Leia Mendoza

As far back as the decline of gladiatorial games in the 1st century AD, pundits have complained that this or that sector of the entertainment industry is on the brink of oblivion, and it'…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30am on August 6, 2025

Princess Grace Awards Announces 18 Winners and 12 Honoraria Recipients for 2025 Gala by Leia Mendoza

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced 18 Princess Grace Award winners and 12 Honoraria recipients into the Princess Grace community. This year's recipients have been named within 5…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:50pm on August 5, 2025

Composer Volker Bertelmann Leads 25th Annual World Soundtrack Awards by Leia Mendoza

Composer Volker Bertelmann leads this year's nominations for the 25th World Soundtrack Awards, set to take place on Oct. 15. Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy have announced th…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on August 5, 2025

Robert Wilson, Experimental Playwright and Director, Dies at 83 by Leia Mendoza

Robert Wilson, an experimental theater stage director, playwright, founder and artistic director of The Watermill Center, died on July 31. He was 83. Wilson's death was confirmed on his pers…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:13pm on July 31, 2025

As 'Little Shop of Horrors' Stars Liz Gillies and Graham Phillips Take Their Final Bows, They Dream of Audrey and Seymour's Future " and Want by Leia Mendoza

After meeting and working together 17 years ago on Jason Robert Brown's teen-centric Broadway musical "13," Liz Gillies and Graham Phillips have finally reunited onstage courtesy of the West…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00pm on July 24, 2025

Rene Kirby, 'Shallow Hal' Actor, Dies At 70 by Leia Mendoza

Rene Kirby, an actor known for his work in "Shallow Hal" died on July 11 in Burlington, Vermont. He was 70. His brother Jon confirmed to Seven Days that Kirby had died at the University of V…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:41pm on July 23, 2025

Comic-Con: 'Wicked' Star Marissa Bode to Judge Her Universe Fashion Show (EXCLUSIVE) by Leia Mendoza

Marissa Bode ("Wicked," "Wicked: For Good") is set to join the judges' table at the 11th annual Her Universe Fashion Show. The event takes place during San Diego Comic-Con on July 24 at the …

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on July 17, 2025

Tribeca Films to Release LARPing Documentary 'We Could Be Heroes' on July 29 (EXCLUSIVE) by Leia Mendoza

Tribeca Films, the distribution label from Tribeca Enterprises and Giant Pictures, has acquired the critically acclaimed documentary "We Can Be Heroes" from filmmakers Carina Mia Wong and Al…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on July 16, 2025

David Kaff, Actor and Musician Known For 'This Is Spinal Tap,' Dies at 79 by Leia Mendoza

David Kaff, the British actor and musician known for playing keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner's "This Is Spinal Tap," died on Friday. He was 79 years old. No cause of death has been offi…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:18pm on July 14, 2025

Jackson Browne, Seth MacFarlane, Patti Austin Among Performers Set for 100th Birthday Tribute to Lyricist Alan Bergman by Leia Mendoza

Jackson Browne, Seth MacFarlane and Patti Austin are among some of the performers set to perform as part of lyricist Alan Bergman's 100th birthday celebration. The tribute concert will be he…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:15am on July 10, 2025
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