No man is an island, except, perhaps, a man who owns one. The alienating, even dehumanizing effects of extreme wealth and privilege are brought to bear in "The Birthday Party," a grim little…
Donald Trump asked Emma Thompson on a date, the Oscar-winning actor revealed at Locarno Film Festival. "A phone rang in my trailer, and it was Donald Trump. I thought it was a joke. 'Hi,…
The Writers Guild of America announced Friday that it has expelled two members, Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar, for writing on their HBO miniseries "The Sympathizer" during the 2023 strike.…
John Leguizamo had a few words for Dean Cain after the former Superman actor shared that he plans to be sworn in as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. "What kind of loser voluntee…
Eddie Murphy stands by "Norbit," his infamous 2007 comedy that many have suspected cost him the best supporting actor Oscar for "Dreamgirls" at the 79th Academy Awards. Murphy portrayed mult…
Viola Davis and Walter Murch were awarded honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degrees by the American Film Institute at the conservatory's commencement ceremony. The event took place at the TCL …
After four years in charge, Fran Drescher will not seek another term as president of SAG-AFTRA. Drescher's decision has been known within the union for some time. But it was made official on…
The outlook for big screen comedies keeps getting brighter, as beloved "Saturday Night Live" alum Kristen Wiig is joining Jonah Hill in his new Warner Bros. feature "Cut Off." Wiig has booke…
Actors love to see a monologue coming. However, a monologue is rarely so nice that you get to do it twice, especially on TV. Leave it to Michael Urie and the AppleTV+ dramedy "Shrinking" tea…
Hosted in 2025 by New Mexico's Santa Fe International Film Festival, the annual impact list Screenwriters to Watch, which identifies notable up-and-coming film screenwriters, is seeking subm…
In the second episode of "Variety Confidential: The Life and Legend of River Phoenix," the podcast shifts its focus from the actor's explosive rise to the pivotal moment when his life began …
"Saturday Night Live's" 50th anniversary special in February may have been attended by everyone from Robert De Niro to Kim Kardashian, but according to "SNL" alum Pete Davidson, the audience…
Emma Thompson called her character in Brian Kirk's film "Dead of Winter" a "real life heroine" during a conversation at Locarno Film Festival on Friday. Â "We seem to be telling an awful l…
The U.K.'s Saffron Cherry Productions (SCP) has optioned "Meet Me at Rainbow Corner," the latest novel from acclaimed actor and bestselling author Celia Imrie. The 2024 release, which is set…
Romanian auteur Radu Jude takes on his country's biggest icon Vlad the Impaler in Locarno premiere "Dracula". And the results are… Sexy? "Maybe I'm getting old. I didn't realize there was …
Greg Gutfeld made his broadcast late-night debut on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Thursday evening, marking a rare network crossover with the Fox News host visiting NBC's 30 Rock.…
A dysfunctional family gathering for a special occasion (be it a wedding or a funeral) has long served as a ripe dramatic backdrop for a reason. What better excuse to bring together a motley…
"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" creator-star Rachel Bloom and her husband, writer and comedian Dan Gregor, have set a comedy pilot at ABC called "Do You Want Kids?" Bloom and Gregor co-wrote the pilot…
Actor West Duchovny has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas. Duchovny recently wrapped production on the upcoming indie feature "Pearl" opposite Scott Eastwood, and will soon b…
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…
Live Nation has posted solid gains across the board according to its second-quarter 2025 earnings report, with boosts in overall revenue and adjusted operating income. The company's total re…
As a kid, Brian Tyree Henry was blind for about a week. Well, not really, but he really committed to pretending, just as he did when he adopted a British accent for days or started his own s…
More than six months after devastating wildfires swept across the Los Angeles region in January, the recovery efforts continue. In a new pledge, YouTube said it is allocating $3 million to a…
FOREST FIGURINE The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled the first official image of Basil Twist's towering Totoro puppet from the award-winning stage adaptation of "My Neighbor Totoro." T…
"Fuckin' hot!" are the first words out of Sam Nivola's mouth when I meet him in the back of a small Japanese restaurant. I've just asked him "How are you?" and it's a fair response, consi…