On Jan. 28, Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys (“The Americans,” “Perry Mason”), will bring “Playing Burton” to life on Audible Theater. The award-winning one-man show explores the life of the international icon of stage and screen Richard Burton, told from the perspective of the Welsh megastar. Adapting the classic show for Audible’s theatrical storytelling initiative has
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As the United States transitions under a new presidency, the 10-day People’s Inauguration kicks off Jan. 21 and calls on everyday people to commit to reimagining and rebuilding the country. “In the wake of violence, insurrection and white supremacist terror, we are coming together to make our commitment to building a multi-racial America where we
President Trump’s White House tenure is over, but some members of the far-right media think there’s more of the now-former Commander-in-Chief’s story to tell. Several of the outlets, many of which have gained a reputation in media circles for promoting opinions based on falsehoods, spent part of a day devoted to the inauguration of a
In the early aughts, Kenny Ortega had directed a string of “Ally McBeal” and “Gilmore Girls” episodes, but what he really wanted to was return to making movies. So he asked his agents to keep an eye out for a TV movie, something “under the radar” that would allow him to quietly flex his filmmaking
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration was almost star-studded enough to take place on the red carpet. So, it’s no surprise prominent Hollywood figures and celebrities took to social media to weigh in on the ceremony. The event, which began with fanfare prior to Wednesday morning, featured events and performances from a host of artists,
Danny Masterson’s attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on Wednesday to three counts of rape, a charge that could send the “That 70s Show” actor to prison for 45 years to life. Masterson was charged on June 17 with raping three women at his home between 2001 and 2003. His arraignment has
After the events that propelled him into the presidency and those that marked the final weeks before his assuming office, it seemed something of a surprise that Pres. Joe Biden was quite so committed to an inauguration that looked relatively normal. After all, in acknowledging the COVID-19 pandemic, Biden’s nominating convention this summer had been
With an estimated 41 million households tuning into its third season (and first to premiere on Netflix), “Cobra Kai” has turned ‘80s nostalgia for the characters from “The Karate Kid” into a modern hit. It’s also created a vast musical landscape for the series’ composers Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg to pay tribute to some
We gathered today to witness the historical inauguration of President Joe Biden and our first female, South Asian, and Black Vice President Kamala Harris. And through sobbing tears of relief, Ella Emhoff’s sparkly coat offered yet another bright spot from today’s events. While most attendees chose solid colors and monochromatic outfits—purple, in particular, being significant—Emhoff
When this editor’s letter is published on Jan. 20 we will have at long last said good riddance to Donald Trump and sworn in President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. It’s a gross understatement to say that it’s been such a relief not to be subjected to Trump’s relentless Twitter rants since he
Vice President Kamala Harris took her oath of office and made history as not only the first woman to hold that role, but she is also the first African American and South Asian American to achieve one of the highest positions in the land. Harris has long been an inspiration for breaking many glass ceilings
Of all the songs President Joe Biden might have quoted during his inaugural address on Wednesday, a song that many people know as a Norah Jones track from a Ken Burns documentary might not have been the first guess. The song, “American Anthem,” was written by songwriter Gene Scheer and was first sung by Denyce
President Biden, less than an hour after his swearing in, posted his first official tweet from the @POTUS account after Twitter transferred it from Trump’s control. “There is no time to waste when it comes to tackling the crises we face,” Biden said in the post, time-stamped at 12:36 p.m. ET Wednesday. “That’s why today,
Twitter switched over control of the official @POTUS account and other White House handles to President Joe Biden just minutes after he was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Twitter transferred the White House accounts to the Biden team on Wednesday after President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took the
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has brought beauty and grace to her brand and now is pushing her boundaries by starring as Pinky Madam in writer and director Ramin Bahrani’s adaptation of “The White Tiger” from author Aravind Adiga. The Netflix movie features her finest moments as an actor yet, and is generating awards talk. Later in
In 2014, my wife and I were invited to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. When I first came out as a lesbian, I never imagined standing next to an Easter bunny in front of the White House balcony alongside my wife and our two kids. With the simple act of including
In today’s NATPE Roundup, Argentine hit series “La Chica Que Limpia” gets an Indian remake, FilmRise and Night Media pact to package influencer content for digital platforms, Comedy Central Latin America begins production on a new season of “Se Rentan Cuartos,” and Amazon Prime Video announces the launch date for The Mediapro Studio and Buendia
Joining the ranks of Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, Miller Williams, Elizabeth Alexander and Richard Blanco, 22-year-old native Angeleno and activist Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet to help mark the transition of presidential power in U.S. history. She will perform a piece titled “The Hill We Climb” during the inauguration, in which Joseph Biden
Lady Gaga delivered a rendition of the national anthem at Joe Biden’s inauguration that was both respectful, and very Lady Gaga. Dressed in a tight black long-sleeved shirt with a golden dove on it, and a billowing bright red dress, Gaga sang into a golden microphone. She drew out the song’s notes, singing with proper,
Netflix shares saw their biggest single-day gains in four years after the streamer reported strong Q4 subscriber growth that topped Wall Street expectations. The company also said it was “very close” to achieving sustainable positive free cash flow and that it was contemplating stock buybacks. Bullish investors pushed Netflix stock up more than 14% in
2020 may have been a breakout year for Roku, but it’s really just setting the stage for what’s to come next for the upstart streaming company. Despite much bigger competitors like Amazon and Google, Roku saw its stock rocket 150% over the past 12 months on the strength of a dominant position among connected devices
Tim Richards, the founder and CEO of global cinema chain Vue Entertainment, is one of three candidates shortlisted to be the next chair of the British Film Institute (BFI). Richards is also a sitting governor of the BFI. Other candidates for the position are understood to be Caroline Michel, CEO and literary agent at U.K.
The inauguration of the 46th president and vice president, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, is going to look a little different. The usual day-long celebration filled with crowds and parades will be traded for a virtual celebration to ensure compliance with coronavirus safety protocols. Using the Democratic National Convention’s program last year as inspiration, the
Launched by “El Chapo” producer Camila Jiménez and its creator Silvana Aguirre, L.A.-based The Immigrant is developing drama series with Guatemala’s Jayro Bustamante (“Ixacanul,” “La Lorona”) and Spain’s Javier Ruíz Caldera (“Superlópez”). The news comes after The Immigrant made a large splash in October 2019 when Fremantle bought into the production house, acquiring a 25%
Dick Lippin, a veteran communications executive, offers perspective in this guest column on how the entertainment industry can help the nation rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. A few months ago, I was invited to listen in on a Zoom call with 14 senior entertainment industry executives as an outsider and then offer my opinion. I
With the 78th Annual Golden Globe nominations almost upon us (Feb. 3), Variety senior editors Michael Schneider and Danielle Turchiano examined the contenders for the limited series/TV movie category in the latest Variety Awards Circuit video, presented by HBO. Although this category still combines two distinct types of shorter-form storytelling, the plethora of quality limited
Tom Holland (“Cherry”) and Daniel Kaluuya (“Judas and the Black Messiah”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety‘s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios. For more, click here. In “Cherry,” Tom Holland transforms into a war veteran-turnedbank robber, broken by PTSD and drug addiction. The role is intentional counter-programming from Holland’s heroic Peter
In “Cherry,” Tom Holland transforms into a war veteran-turnedbank robber, broken by PTSD and drug addiction. The role is intentional counter-programming from Holland’s heroic Peter Parker, although it comes from the same team that brought you several Marvel movies, including “Avengers: Endgame.” The Russo brothers — directors Anthony and Joe — recruited Holland for this
Tom Holland is best known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel comic superhero movies. But it turns out, getting the role wasn’t an easy process for the 24-year-old British actor. Holland spent months agonizing about whether or not he’d be cast as Spider-Man, and he even worried about getting fired after his first
Daniel Kaluuya first realized that “Black Panther” would become a cultural phenomenon when he was shooting the 2018 Marvel superhero movie. In an interview for Variety’s Actors on Actors, Kaluuya and Tom Holland spoke together about their latest projects. In “Judas and the Black Messiah,” Kaluuya stars as civil rights leader Fred Hampton. And in