On Election Night, CNN dispatched its spirited primetime anchors to host shows in daytime and late-night, and reserved 7 p.m. on for analysis, analysis, analysis. John King emerged as an early and heavy presence on CNN, working his regular shift at the network’s signature “Magic Wall,” but this year, he is armed with caveats. Nearly
Month: November 2020
Before he was President of the United States, Donald J. Trump was the host of a reality show that revolved around the “fact” that he, Donald J. Trump, is the only person whose opinion matters. I repeat this incredibly obvious detail of his resumé because even after everything he’s said and done these past several
The presidential race appeared to be coming down to a handful of swing states once again, as President Trump performed much better than expected in Florida and seemed in a strong position in other Sun Belt states. None of the swing states had been officially called as of 11 p.m., but Trump’s strong showing in
The closing movie of this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, Hashimoto Hajime’s “Hokusai” is a biopic of the eponymous artist, whose most famous picture “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa,” has been endlessly reproduced around the world. Rejecting the plodding literalism and smarmy sentimentalism of the usual Japanese film about local greats, “Hokusai” focuses on its
Box office results for “Tenet,” Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic that was unveiled amid a pandemic, have been heavily scrutinized in the weeks since its release. The film has grossed nearly $350 million globally in two months — prompting debates of whether that’s a disappointing or decent figure during the coronavirus crisis. Nolan, speaking to the
Pete Buttigieg talked about “the importance of the role of those who lose” during an interview on Fox News Tuesday. Speaking with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto, the former Democratic presidential hopeful and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, said that “Accepting the results is one of the most important functions in democracy.” The comments came
Unlike the 2016 presidential election, where many news anchors and networks were thrown by the results that propelled Donald Trump into the White House, this year’s election results coverage could strike a more measured tone, with many organizations cautious of making calls too early. In order to capture more accurate exit polls, the National Election
“Castle Rock” has been canceled after two seasons at Hulu. The anthology drama series was based on the works of Stephen King, including “Misery” and “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.” The show was set in the fictional Maine town, which served as the setting for several notable King stories. The first season of starred
It’s early in Election Day proceedings, but Don Lemon is working as if he’s holding forth on his regular CNN late-evening show. Speaking with Erin Burnett in the afternoon on CNN, Lemon questioned whether the AT&T-owned cable-news network should have aired live comments from President Donald Trump, saying the president’s remarks were tantamount to “propaganda”
In a nice bit of news on an anxiety-ridden Election Day, the city council of North Augusta, South Carolina voted unanimously to name a new outdoor amphitheater in the town after Sharon Jones, the powerhouse soul singer who fronted the Dap-Kings and passed away in 2016 from cancer. Jones grew up near the location of the Riverside
Comcast wants its video-streaming technology to become embedded in the guts of smart TVs to power internet media apps — and retailing giant Walmart may be among its first partners in the effort. Walmart and Comcast have engaged in very early discussions about potentially creating a cobranded, internet-connected TV that would run a version of
The emotional toll following the results of the 2016 presidential election varied on the spectrum from utter devastation to complete vindication. Hollywood’s responses have also varied, depending on the ways in which the industry and the world react to the outcome. This upcoming awards season will mark the 24th time the Academy has had to
For many, this Election Day will be spent devouring as much coverage of the voting results as possible, flipping between different news channels while simultaneously checking Twitter and refreshing several different election results websites. Others, however, may need to take a break from all the election coverage — or perhaps shut out everything having to
“The Walking Dead” has chosen the actor who will take a swing at playing Lucille. The show has cast Hilarie Burton in the guest starring role of Negan’s late wife. As such, she will be joining her real-life husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan who of course plays Negan. Burton will appear in bonus episodes adding on
President Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and other buildings on Hollywood Boulevard have been boarded up with plywood ahead of Election Day results. On Tuesday morning, the star was covered with plywood and had guardrails surrounding it, preventing people from getting too close. A sign saying “No public access” was hanging on
Snapchat is now letting everyone on its platform share the number of subscribers to their accounts — a move designed to support creators who rely on building large followings to build their business on the app. “We’ve listened to feedback from our creator community and many of them expressed interest in having the option to
Election Day is here after a historic, unprecedented campaign cycle during a global pandemic. Many celebrities are using their platforms and social media to encourage their fans to vote in the 2020 election. Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry, Selena Gomez and more speak to Variety about why this year’s election is one of the most important yet. JavaScript
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Disney Plus has signed a joint subscription deal in Brazil with Globoplay, the ambitious and fast-growing SVOD platform of giant Brazilian broadcast group Globo, the biggest media company in Latin America. Announced Tuesday, the strategic partnership sees Disney Plus being made available for purchase in Brazil by Globoplay via a combined subscription offer for both
“Great British Bake Off” finalist Luis Troyano has died from oesophageal cancer. He was 48. Troyano’s agent Anne Kibel confirmed the season five contestant’s death on Twitter on Tuesday. “Sadly, my lovely client lost his brave fight against Oesophageal cancer last week. A fantastic man with a love of baking that saw him get to
Entertainment One U.K.’s animated kids title “Two by Two: Overboard!” remained at the top of the U.K./Ireland box office, collecting £190,761 ($248,200) in its second weekend, according to final numbers from Comscore. The film, which now has a running total of £955,370 ($1,244,109), is a sequel to 2015 hit “All Creatures Big and Small,” and
The Ridley Scott Creative Group is in post-production on the documentary “Kipchoge: The Last Milestone,” about record-setting Kenyan Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge. Dogwoof is handling global sales and will present the film at the upcoming American Film Market, with release plans for 2021. Directed by Jake Scott (“American Woman”), the film is produced by Ross
Breaking News Adrien Broner is having a BAD week — a judge tossed the boxer back in jail … and then called him out for being a broke phony who fronts on social media. “Where’s all the money coming from that you’re flashing around on Instagram? Whose money is that?!” That’s the JUDGE grilling Broner
Nicola Pearcey, president of Lionsgate’s film and TV operations in the UK, will be leaving the company to pursue new opportunities at the end of the year. Pearcey and Lionsgate made the announcement Tuesday, which did not include specifics about her future plans. The company said that during her 14-year tenure as a member of
“The Good Doctor” returned for season 4 on Monday night, but its ratings weren’t exactly what the doctor ordered. With a 0.6 rating among adults 18-49 and 4.7 million total viewers, the season 4 premiere, which had a pandemic narrative woven through it, represents a series low for the acclaimed medical drama. For comparison, the
In 1988, the year Tracy Chapman unexpectedly took the world by storm, the presidential matchup was between George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis, but the sentiments expressed in her song “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” are, if anything, even more poignant today, 32 years later. Chapman was clearly aware of that context when she performed that
Shooting is underway in Italy on psychological thriller “State of Consciousness” by U.S. director Markus Stokes (“Criminal Minds”), starring Emile Hirsch (“Into The Wild”) as a young man trapped in an institution where he is forced to take medication for a mental disorder he doesn’t have. Cameras started rolling on the pic on Tuesday in
John Sessions, a Scottish actor and comedian best known for his role on the U.K. version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” died on Monday at his home in South London, his agency Markham, Froggatt & Irwin confirmed to Variety. He was 67. Sessions appeared on several other British comedy shows, including “Have I Got
Sean Hannity may not be worried about the 2020 election — if he is, he hasn’t said it on his Fox News Channel show — but his ultimate boss has indicated media investors might have some cause for concern. The executive who has final oversight of Fox News Channel suggested Tuesday that the surge in
On the night before the election, Britney Spears posted a video addressing fans’ concerns about her well-being as the legal proceedings and controversy around her ongoing conservatorship continue. “Hi. So I know that there have been a lot of comments and a lot of people saying a lot of different things about me, but I
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