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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Final Trailer Unveils Action-Packed New Footage of Mark Rufflo’s Hulk Battling the Web-Slinger

Sony Pictures has released the third trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” swiftly shifting Tom Holland’s epic of a summer from the ancient shores of Ithaca to the glass skyscrapers of New York. The Sony and Marvel film — which sees the British star having ditched Telemachus’ swords and sandals from “The Odyssey” to Spidey/Peter Parker’s […]

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‘The Brutalist’ EP, ‘Nawi’ Makers Strike Three-Film Co-Pro Deal, Set Kenya Soccer Doc ‘Champions of Nowhere’ (Exclusive)

Ugandan filmmaker and journalist Moses Bwayo will direct the first film under the partnership between Thomas Pierce's Pierce Capital Entertainment and Kevin and Toby Schmutzler's FilmCrew.

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‘The Dink’ Review: Jake Johnson Discovers the Joys of Pickleball in a Sweet Apple TV Comedy

The "New Girl" star pairs up with Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris for a classic "save the farm" comedy.

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‘Robocop’ TV Series Officially a Go for Prime Video, Will Tackle Corporate Greed

The eight-episode series will seek to capture the anti-corporate vibe of the 1987 cult classic.

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‘The Dink’ Review: Jake Johnson’s Failed Tennis Prodigy Restores His Self-Respect Through Pickleball in Apple TV’s Anodyne Sports Comedy

Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Patton Oswalt and Ben Stiller also star in the underdog flick directed by Josh Greenbaum ('Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar,' 'Will & Harper').

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‘Robocop’ Series Ordered By Amazon From Blumhouse Atomic Monster

After a lengthy development process, Amazon MGM Studios has greenlighted Robocop, a series based on the MGM movie franchise, from showrunner Peter Ocko and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. In Robocop, a giant tech conglomerate convinces the city to place a powerful robot on its police force – a robot implanted with the consciousness of a beloved, […]

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Film Finances And Media Guarantors Merging In Major Shakeup Of Completion Bond Business

EXCLUSIVE: Film Finances, part of the STX Entertainment family, and Media Guarantors are merging, creating a leading global completion bond firm for independent film, a unique space with only a few key players. Specifically, STX Entertainment sister company Film Services International, the parent of Film Finances, is acquiring Media Guarantors from insurance brokerage CAC Group […]

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‘Robocop’ Reboot Series Set at Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has officially picked up a series version of “Robocop,” Variety has learned. Prime Video has given the show an eight-episode order. The project has been in development since Amazon acquired MGM in 2022, with Amazon looking to capitalize on their access to MGM’s deep IP library for both film and television projects. […]

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‘Evil Dead Burn’ Haunted House Experience Is Headed to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

“Evil Dead Burn” is headed to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights as a haunted house experience. The latest film from New Line Cinema takes shape as the newest Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, beginning Aug. 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Sept 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. The haunted houses will take guests on a terrifying […]

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Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers

Pixar Animation Studios, despite riding high on the success of summer blockbuster “Toy Story 5,” was hit particularly hard in a wave of companywide layoffs Tuesday at Disney. A Disney spokesperson confirmed that the media conglomerate is cutting several hundred jobs across certain corporate functions. Those include job cuts at ESPN, many related to the […]

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Directors Guild Frames Its 2027 DGA Awards Timeline

We already knew the date for 2027 DGA Awards ceremony, but today the Directors Guild of America pulled back the curtain on the full timeline including nominations and voting periods. In the lead-up to the 79th annual DGA Awards on Saturday, January 30, at the Beverly Hilton, the guild will reveal its television and commercials […]

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Sphere Entertainment Taps Wall Street Veteran Karen Laureano-Rikardsen As Corporate Marketing & Communications Chief

Sphere Entertainment has appointed Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as global head of corporate marketing and communications. Known for its flagship venue in Las Vegas, which has quickly established itself as the most lucrative live event space in the U.S., Sphere is aiming to build a network of locations for live concerts, film screenings and other experiences. Sites […]

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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18

Kaylee Hottle, the actress known for her roles in “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” died on Tuesday in a car accident. She was 18. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced the news in a Facebook livestream using American Sign Language and confirmed her death to TMZ, saying that she died in […]

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How Prince Saved ‘New Girl’: Inside the Show’s Most Iconic Episode (Exclusive Excerpt)

As the Fox comedy struggled through a rocky third season, Prince’s surprise cameo arrived with rewrites, on-set panic and just enough magic to turn one post-Super Bowl episode into an instant classic.

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Christopher Nolan and ‘The Odyssey’ Cast Break Down Ties to ‘Oppenheimer,’ Elevating Homer’s Female Characters and Why Nolan Avoided Yelling ‘Cut!’ on Set

Over five countries and 91 days, Christopher Nolan and the cast and crew of “The Odyssey” were driven to their breaking point as they labored to bring Homer’s epic to the screen. They shot on the ocean, in craggy mountain passes, across dense forests and sandy beaches, battling wind, rain and scorching sun in an […]

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Whitney Cummings’ Donald Trump Sex Trafficking Joke Was Cut From Mark Twain Ceremony on Netflix; Streamer Says Kennedy Center Axed It

Whitney Cummings performed a comedy set at Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony, which took place on June 28 at the Kennedy Center. But according to the comic, her closing joke won’t be seen in the Netflix broadcast of the event, which streams on July 21. Cummings said earlier in July that one of her […]

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Thriller ‘Kill Jackie’ Sells To AMC+

Catherine Zeta-Jones thriller Kill Jackie is heading to AMC+. AMC’s streamer has landed exclusive rights to the show, which is an adaptation of Aidan Truhen’s “gonzo thriller” The Price You Pay and stars Zeta-Jones opposite the likes of The Gentlemen star Daniel Ings. Kill Jackie, which is also exec produced by Oscar-winner Zeta-Jones, will launch […]

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Toronto: Miwa Nishikawa’s ‘Children Untold’ to Open Platform Competition

Theja Rio, Amanda Kernell, Ferit Karahan and Irene Dionisio will see their latest movies among 12 world premieres for international titles outside the Hollywood spotlight at TIFF.

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Josh Duhamel, James Franco, Paula Patton & Summer H. Howell Wrap On Action-Thriller ‘Runaway’

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Duhamel (Ransom Canyon), James Franco (127 Hours), Paula Patton (Precious), and Summer H. Howell (Amazon’s upcoming Carrie TV series) have wrapped on Runaway, a new indie action-thriller from director James C. Clayton and IndustryWorks Studios. Runaway follows veteran detective Lou Coleman (Duhamel), who takes a solitary drive into the wilderness after the death of his estranged daughter. But […]

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Harry Styles’ Concert in Brazil Tonight Canceled Due to Unspecified ‘Tour Illness’

Harry Styles’ concert scheduled for Tuesday night in Brazil has been canceled due to an unspecified “tour illness,” although Friday’s concert will take place as scheduled, according to the announcement. A rep for the singer had no further comment beyond the statement below, which reads in full:“We deeply regret to share that the Harry Styles […]

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Richard M. Rawlings Jr., Cinematographer Who Split a Season of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ With His Dad, Dies at 82

The four-time Emmy nominee, who received an ASC career achievement award, also shot episodes of ‘Matt Houston,’ ‘L.A. Law,’ ‘Boston Public’ and ‘Desperate Housewives.’

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Disney Cutting Several Hundred Jobs; Pixar And National Geographic Among Most Affected Divisions

Disney is cutting several hundred positions, with Pixar and National Geographic among the divisions most affected by the move. Tuesday’s layoffs come as ESPN also has let go of staffers as a result of a deal with the NFL. Staffers at Disney Entertainment Television and Studios, among other units, have been notified, a person familiar […]

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Ava DuVernay’s Birthright Citizenship Doc ’14th’ to Close New York Film Festival

A follow-up to her 2016 NYFF opener "13th," DuVernay's latest nonfiction feature takes on the erosion of the 14th Amendment amid Trump's second presidency.

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Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary to Get World Premiere as NY Film Festival Closing Night Selection

The Netflix film, a follow-up to '13th,' which opened the 2016 festival, explores how the Constitutional Amendment's provisions for birthright citizenship, due process and equal protection under the law and outlawing insurrection by elected officials have become the subject of a permanent argument.

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Karen Laureano-Rikardsen Joins Sphere as Global Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications

She’s based in New York, reporting to Sphere president and COO Jennifer Koester, who says her new hire will “play a vital role in shaping how we communicate our vision and innovation.”

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NYFF Sets World Premiere Of Ava DuVernay Documentary ‘14th’ As Closing-Night Film

Ava DuVernay’s new documentary 14th will close out the the 64th New York Film Festival in its world premiere October 9, 10 years after her film 13th opened the fest. DuVernay’s previous doc argued that loopholes in the U.S. Constitution’s 13th Amendment — the abolition of slavery — led to today’s mass incarceration of Black […]

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‘Hard Knocks’ Trailer For ‘Training Camp With The Seattle Seahawks’ Features Super Bowl Reigning Champs In HBO & NFL Films Series

HBO and NFL Films have dropped the trailer for Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks. The docuseries, in its 27th season, will follow the reigning Super Bowl champs as they prepare to go for another run at the Lombardi Trophy. Hard Knocks premieres on Tuesday, August 4 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO […]

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Comedian Zach Zucker To Unveil ‘Stamptown’ Variety Special On Netflix In August

EXCLUSIVE: “Bad boy of clown” Zach Zucker has announced that his popular late-night variety show Stamptown has been tapped for a Netflix special that will premiere August 25, amid Stamptown‘s 10th year at the Edinburgh Fringe. Described as a raunchy and chaotic fever dream, Zucker’s Stamptown special is a love letter to everyone who ever helped him and his collaborators along […]

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Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary to World Premiere at New York Film Festival

Ava DuVernay’s documentary “14th” will host its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It will be the festival’s closing night film on Oct. 9 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The timing is poetic because “14th” is the follow-up to DuVernay’s seminal documentary “13th,” which opened the New York Film Festival in 2016. […]

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Sphere Entertainment Hires Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Global Marketing and Comms Chief

Sphere Entertainment has hired Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as global head of corporate marketing and communications. She will serve as the lead spokesperson and oversee promotional efforts for Sphere, the Las Vegas-based venue whose film slate includes Darren Aronofsky’s sci-fi doc “Postcard From Earth,” “The Wizard of Oz” and the upcoming “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” “Throughout my career, I […]

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Disney Cutting Hundreds More Jobs In New Round of Corporate Streamlining

Pixar and Nat Geo are said to be hit particularly hard in the latest round of cuts, with some high-profile talent also being let go at ESPN.

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PBS Dials Up Deal For Alternative Music Doc ‘CFNY: The Spirit Of Radio’

EXCLUSIVE: The story of a plucky Canadian station in the golden era of alternative radio is headed to PBS. CFNY: The Spirit of Radio will broadcast on PBS in September and be available to stream through PBS Passport and on BPTM+. That follows a PBS Docs deal struck with Canadian producer-distributor HighballTV. The doc, from […]

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In ESPN Layoffs Tied To NFL Network Deal, On-Air Personalities Karl Ravech & Ryan Clark Depart

ESPN is implementing layoffs tied to a deal it closed earlier this year with the NFL. Chairman Jimmy Pitaro confirmed the cutbacks in a memo to employees Tuesday (read it in full below). The reductions primarily involve behind-the-scenes production staffers, but a handful of on-air personalities also are leaving including lead baseball play-by-play voice Karl […]

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Nicolas Winding Refn Reveals the Chaotic Making of ‘Drive’: “Most Everyone Hated It”

As his latest film, 'Her Private Hell,' arrives in theaters, the filmmaker reflects on the making of the 2011 neo-noir classic.

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TIFF Reveals Platform Lineup of 12 Films from the Next Generation of Auteurs

For the first time beginning this year, non-English winners in the Toronto launchpad section qualify for the Best International Feature Award.

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Does the Epic Adventure of ‘The Odyssey’ Really Demand an Epic Format Like IMAX?

An intrepid IndieWire scribe embarks on a hero's journey to see Christopher Nolan's latest masterpiece in every possible format in an effort to find the ideal presentation.

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Disney and Kraft Heinz Ink-Wide Ranging Brand Deal Across Media and Experiences

The "strategic alliance" between the two companies will span movies, TV, streaming, theme parks and cruises, connecting the brands of the food and beverage giant and entertainment company.

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EAVE & Storyboard Collective Among Organizations Attached To ARTEF’s Main Character Initiative For Unproduced Screenplays

European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs (EAVE), Storyboard Collective, WIFT Sweden and the European Women’s Audiovisual Network are among the first organizations that have joined Main Character, ARTEF’s pan-European search for unproduced feature fiction screenplays Main Character was officially launched earlier this month at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival by ARTEF. The organization’s official name is the […]

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Sabrina Elba & Ashley Thomas To Star In Rom-Com ‘Not Like Us’ From Ramla Ali And Richard A. Moore

Writer-director duo Ramla Ali and Richard A. Moore have wrapped production in East London on their debut feature Not Like Us, a romantic comedy starring Sabrina Elba and Ashley Thomas. The film follows a Somali single mother who defies her family and culture by falling in love with a Jamaican man. “The official synopsis reads: […]

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Action Xtreme Expands Into U.K., Ireland Distribution With John Hannah-Starring ‘Bad Day at the Office’ (Exclusive)

Chee Keong Cheung's adrenaline-fueled caper, shot entirely from the first-person perspective using GoPro cameras, is set to open Edinburgh Film Festival's Midnight Madness strand.

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Ryan Reynolds Says There Will ‘Eventually’ Be Another ‘Deadpool’ Movie: ‘There’s a Few Really Deep Cuts That I Think Are Missing’

Deadpool’s story isn’t over yet. During a panel at Fanatics Fest over the weekend, Ryan Reynolds confirmed that there will “eventually” be another movie starring the Marvel antihero — but it may revolve around “deep cuts” from the character’s comics. “There’s a few really deep cuts that I think are missing from the movies. I […]

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Lisa Nandy Stays in Post as U.K. Culture Secretary, Kanishka Narayan Appointed First AI Minister

Despite new Prime Minister Andy Burnham undergoing an extensive cabinet reshuffle, incumbent culture minister Lisa Nandy is set to remain in post. Nandy, who has been a member of Parliament since 2010 as representative for the constituency of Wigan, was appointed secretary of state for culture, media and sport by previous Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]

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BBC Staff In Town Hall Revolt Over 1% Pay Rise, Job Cuts & Romesh Ranganathan Ad: “It’s Insulting”

EXCLUSIVE: Is BBC director general Matt Brittin’s honeymoon period already coming to an end? Judging by the mood during a BBC town hall meeting on Monday, the realities of running the UK’s national broadcaster may be coming into sharper focus for the former Google man. Brittin and members of his top team were confronted with […]

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Anurag Kashyap, MIFFest Jury President, Searches for ‘a New Cinematic Language’

Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap, whose latest directorial feature “Bandar” marks his return behind the camera, is at this year’s Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) as jury president while also leading a masterclass titled “Unfiltered Realism.” But rather than having all the answers, the veteran filmmaker is hoping to discover something new. “As jury president, what […]

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Gordon Ramsay Profiled In BBC Landmark Series ‘Rise Of The Rockstar Chef’

Gordon Ramsay is appearing in a landmark BBC series titled The Rise of the Rockstar Chef from his Studio Ramsay Global outfit. Ramsay is one of three chefs being profiled alongside Marco Pierre White and Heston Blumenthal. Set against the backdrop of the Cool Britannia era, The Rise of the Rockstar Chef will explore how […]

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All3Media International’s Jonathan Hughes Exits For ITV Studios After Banijay Merger

Another senior All3Media International exec is exiting the Midsomer Murder firm following its parent’s merger with Banijay. Jonathan Hughes is joining ITV Studios (ITVS) after ten years at All3Media International, and will take on the role of Vice President, Germany and Benelux Sales. ITVS has also promoted Louisa Forsyth to become Vice President, UK and […]

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ZDF & ProSieben Strike Streaming Pact As Traditional Rivals Team To Fight Streamers: “A Strong, Forward-Looking Signal”

ZDF and ProSiebenSat.1 are the latest traditional European rivals to team on a streaming deal. The pact will see ZDF’s on-demand content integrated into ProSieben’s streaming service, Joyn, from the fourth quarter of this year. This will allow Joyn users to access ZDF news, docs, culture, factual and entertainment programs for free without adverts. ZDF’s […]

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Moebius Entertainment Picks Up World Rights To Fiona Roan Feng-I’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Ahead of Toronto Premiere

Hong Kong-based international sales company Moebius Entertainment has acquired worldwide sales rights (excluding Taiwan) to Happily Ever After, the sophomore feature from Taiwanese filmmaker Fiona Roan Feng-I. The film will make its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The acquisition marks a reunion between Moebius Entertainment founder […]

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UK Sticks With Lisa Nandy As Culture Secretary, With Paramount-Warner & BBC Decisions Looming

Andy Burnham, the UK’s new prime minister, has decided to stick rather than twist with his choice of culture secretary. 10 Downing Street has announced that Lisa Nandy will remain in the role overseeing Britain’s film and TV industry, meaning she will extend her stay at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport beyond two […]

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FAST Provider Wedotv Launches in India With Samsung TV Plus (EXCLUSIVE)

FAST channel provider wedotv has struck its first distribution deal in India, bringing four channels to Samsung TV Plus and reaching millions of Samsung Smart TV users across the country. The agreement adds wedotv Big Stories, wedotv Cars, wedotv Movies and wedotv Sports to the platform. wedotv Big Stories is produced in partnership with Big […]

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‘The Odyssey’ Breaks Records With Massive Debut at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

The U.K. and Ireland box office experienced a massive tentpole shift as Universal’s “The Odyssey” captured the top spot, storming the market with a spectacular debut weekend of £12.5 million ($16.8 million). The performance registered as Nolan’s second-biggest opening frame in the market, landing well ahead of “Oppenheimer.” Driven by an unprecedented showing on premium […]

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A.R. Rahman Launches ARR Immersive App for Apple Vision Pro (EXCLUSIVE)

A.R. Rahman, the two-time Oscar-winning Indian composer behind “Slumdog Millionaire” and “127 Hours,” is launching ARR Immersive, an app bringing his decade of immersive storytelling work to Apple Vision Pro on July 22. The app draws on Rahman’s ongoing work in immersive formats, tracing back to “Le Musk,” a 360-degree virtual reality film that debuted […]

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‘Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro’ Cast: All the Dancers Vying for a Spot on Season 35

Plus, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down all the judges and mentors who will appear on the spinoff.

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Chloe Fineman Says ‘SNL’ Boss Lorne Michaels Was at World Cup Match When She Called to Say She Was Leaving the Show

“Saturday Night Live” boss Lorne Michaels was a bit tied up when Chloe Fineman called to say she was leaving the show. “In classic form, he was watching England vs. Argentina,” Fineman told Variety at Monday night’s premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink” in Los Angeles. “He was like, ‘I’ll call you back. I’m a […]

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Jon Stewart Says the World Cup Final Was the ‘Reverse Super Bowl’: ‘The Players Spoke Spanish and the Halftime Show Was in English’

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave his post-game thoughts about Sunday’s World Cup final match, which saw Spain win out over Argentina 1-0. “Of course, the World Cup ended yesterday, finito, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 on the pitch, in the footy,” Stewart said at the top of the show. […]

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Sadie Sink Keeps Mystery Of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role & Reveals “I Am Not Aunt May”

Sadie Sink’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains a mystery ahead of the film’s premiere. A new video teased Sink revealing three things about her character in the Sony Pictures production, but left audiences with the same doubts. “Since the trailer dropped, I’ve seen so many theories about who I’m playing,” Sink said in […]

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‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat Set as International Guest of Serielizados – Barcelona Series Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

Currently priming “Number 10,” one of the most awaited of British TV series, “Sherlock” creator and “Doctor Who” showrunner Steven Moffat will attend Serielizados-Barcelona Series Festival as its headline international guest. He will be joined producer Sue Vertue, producer of “Mr. Bean,” “Sherlock” and “Number 10” and CEO of Hartswood Films, the U.K.’s longest-established scripted […]

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Chloe Fineman Opens Up About Decision to Leave ‘SNL’: “I’m Really Proud of Everything, But It’s Hard”

The comedian has already booked her next project in David E. Kelley's series ‘Myron Bolitar,' and co-stars in the new pickleball comedy 'The Dink.'

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Ed Harris Felt ‘Misled’ by ‘Dutton Ranch’ About ‘Inconsequential’ Role: ‘Get Me the F— Out of Here’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Ed Harris does not sound satisfied with his role on “Dutton Ranch.” At the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink,” Harris told Variety‘s Marc Malkin that he felt “misled” about the importance of his role in the “Yellowstone” spinoff, and that halfway through filming Season 1, he was telling his team to “get […]

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Mara Wilson Says ‘Matilda’ Sequel “Could Be Possible” & Why It “Annoyed” Her Being Linked To Film

Mara Wilson continues to be remembered for starring in the 1996 film Matilda, the Danny DeVito-directed film based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel of the same name. While attending the Fanboy Expo in Tennessee, Wilson opened up about a potential sequel to the fantasy film and why she didn’t like being associated with the character […]

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William H. Wisher Jr. Dies: ‘The Terminator’ & ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ Screenwriter Was 71

William H. Wisher Jr., a producer and screenwriter who co-wrote The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, has died. He was 71. The Wisher family confirmed news of the filmmaker’s death, saying he “passed away peacefully at home.” “William believed that stories have the power to connect people across generations,” the family said in a […]

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Adam Driver Has Passed on So Many Marvel Roles That It’s Become a “Tradition,” Kevin Feige Says

While it's no superhero blockbuster, Driver previously led the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy, playing Kylo Ren.

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‘The Odyssey’ Rules The World, But Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores $214M+ Cume, ‘Toy Story 5’ Nears $1B – Global Weekend Top 10 Box Office

Yes, Universal’s Christopher Nolan epic The Odyssey led by an extreme margin at the global box office with an updated $263.7M, a hands down opening record for the 2x Oscar winning filmmaker fueled by his best ever start overseas with $140.2M from 73 territories and his third best opening in North America with $123.5M. For […]

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FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Director on Making First-Ever Concert: “Challenging Beyond Challenging”

Hamish Hamilton speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about the star-studded 11-minute concert, production restrictions and facing pressure from skeptical fans who questioned the show in the first place.

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Kevin Feige On Trying To Cast Adam Driver In Marvel Role Amid ‘X-Men’ Reboot Rumors: “It’s A Tradition To Zoom With Him & Then He Passes”

Kevin Feige has been trying to work with Adam Driver and cast him in a Marvel film role, but so far it has not become official. Amid rumors that Driver could potentially star in the X-Men reboot, the studio head revealed where he’s at in finally working with the Girls actor. “It’s no secret we’d […]

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Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”

The actor plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's epic action fantasy film.

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Peter Lassally, Producer for Johnny Carson and David Letterman, Dies at 93

The "Host Whisperer" started out with Arthur Godfrey, spent 23 years with 'The Tonight Show' and engineered Dave's move to CBS.

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