What’s stranger than fiction? Biopics and historical dramas have typically been Oscar fodder, as shown by winners like “The King’s Speech” (2010) and “A Beautiful Mind” (2001). Sometimes, real-life events become a common thread among multiple titles in a single awards season. This year, however, several films tackling sexual assault — such as Universal’s “She
The “Dune” prequel series in the works at HBO Max has added five new series regulars to its cast, Variety has learned. Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Faoileann Cunningham, Aoife Hinds and Chloe Lea have all been cast in the series, which is currently titled “Dune: The Sisterhood.” They join previously announced cast members Emily Watson
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. In Ryan Murphy’s newest Netflix thriller “The Watcher,” a family that has just moved into their dream home in a New Jersey suburb is terrorized by an anonymous lurker who makes their existence known
Queen of camp, priestess of the double entendres and the official “Mistress of the Dark”: Elvira was light years ahead of her time. With her iconic sky-high bouffant, black nails and tight dress, Cassandra Peterson’s spooky hostess persona is now a staple in the annals of horror. But it wasn’t all wigs and laughs when
Netflix has boarded the Safdie Brothers’ upcoming feature film starring Adam Sandler, Variety has confirmed. While little is known about the untitled “Uncut Gems” followup, Josh and Benny Safdie are set to develop the project. Last week, Sandler told Vanity Fair that the project is set to shoot in late winter, and he expects the
Attorneys for Anthony Rapp portrayed Kevin Spacey as a voracious sexual predator in their closing statements in a $40 million civil lawsuit brought against the Oscar-winning actor. “[Kevin Spacey] cannot control his sexual urges when they come up,” Richard Steigman, one of the lawyers on Rapp’s team, told the jury in a New York City
A jury was selected Thursday morning in Harvey Weinstein’s Los Angeles rape trial, after almost two weeks of screening and juror questioning. The jury will be comprised of nine men and three women, many of whom said they didn’t hold strong (or any) opinions about the #MeToo movement, which grew into a global reckoning following
Writer/director Rian Johnson beams with positivity when sitting down to chat at the Middleburg Film Festival. His latest film “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” has been making the festival rounds, garnering critical acclaim and some Oscar buzz. But there’s one thing that his fans are dying to know: will he ever make his proposed
Princess Diana’s legacy reaches far beyond fashion, but she is still the 20th century’s greatest style icon. In Diana: A Life in Dresses, a new book out from ACC ART BOOKS, fashion journalist Claudia Joseph opens the door to the world’s most coveted closet. From the “Travolta gown” to the “revenge dress,” Diana: A Life
HBO’s upcoming documentary series on Shaquille O’Neal has been given a Nov. 23 premiere date, Variety has learned. The four-part docuseries will span four weeks, with new episodes airing each Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. Viewers will also be able to stream on HBO Max. Hailing from director Robert Alexander, “Shaq” details the
“House of the Dragon,” the spinoff of “Game of Thrones” which concludes its first season on Sunday, can sometimes feel like “Oops! All ‘Baelors.’” “Baelor” was, after all, the first-season “Game of Thrones” episode that reset fan expectations and made the show’s legend. In it, the seeming hero of the series, Ned Stark (Sean Bean)
More than three years into their mega overall deal at Amazon Studios, married producing duo Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy await the Oct. 21 debut of their first Prime Video series, “The Peripheral.” The sci-fi drama based on William Gibson’s 2014 novel of the same name was actually put into development at the streamer in
This year saw the unexpected return of Joni Mitchell to the stage for the first time in nearly a decade, as a surprise festival guest, but the singer-songwriter is now giving fans an early notice that she’ll perform at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington June 10, 2023, alongside her friend Brandi Carlile and others, as
Charlie Cox is Daredevil once more. After reviving the character for a brief cameo in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Cox officially debuted his fan favorite superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a few episodes of the Disney+ series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.” Next up, Cox will lead the 18-episode limited series “Daredevil: Born Again.”
Shakira has released her highly anticipated upcoming album’s second single, “Monotonía,” a melodious bachata duet featuring none other than Puerto Rican singer-rapper Ozuna. The song was released alongside an official music video filmed in Manresa, Spain. “Monotonía” follows the massive success of her last single, “Te Felicito,” with Rauw Alejandro, which earned a Latin Grammy
William H. Macy has been cast as a guest star in Season 5 of “The Conners.” He will play Smitty, one of Dan’s (John Goodman) best buds from high school, who pays a visit to Lanford. Macy is known for starring in films such as “Magnolia,” “Boogie Nights,” “Jurassic Park III” and Fargo. His most
When Netflix debuts the limited animated series “Oni: Thunder God’s Tale” on Friday, Oct. 21, it will be the culmination of a longtime goal for creator-director Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi to bring characters from Japanese folklore to a global audience. “Oni,” written by Mari Okada and Tsutsumi, follows the story of Onari, a free-spirited girl living
Tom Wlaschiha and Mathilde Ollivier are the latest additions to the cast of the upcoming Peacock series “Mrs. Davis,” Variety has learned exclusively. The duo join series lead Betty Gilpin in the drama series along with cast members Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, Ben Chaplin, David Arquette, Elizabeth Marvel, Margo Martindale, Katja Herbers, Chris Diamantopoulos, and
The live-action “Goosebumps” series at Disney+ has cast Rachael Harris as a series regular, Variety has learned exclusively. Harris is the latest addition to the series, joining previously announced cast members Ana Yi Puig, Miles McKenna, Will Price, Justin Long, Zack Morris and Isa Briones. The series, which is described as a teen horror comedy,
MusiCares has named Motown founder Berry Gordy and legendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson as MusiCares Persons of the Year for 2023. The longtime friends will be honored at the 32nd annual Persons of the Year benefit gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Feb. 3, 2023, two nights before the 65th annual Grammy Awards. Proceeds from the event will provide
Comedian Chelsea Handler has signed on to host the next Critics Choice Awards, set to be held in January. The announcement means that the streak has ended for Taye Diggs, who hosted the show for four consecutive years — including in 2022, with Nicole Byer. The 28th annual Critics Choice Awards will take place Sunday,
I wear denim nearly every single day. I’ve always been a blue-jean lover, but there’s something about working in the freelance world that truly requires the type of go-anywhere uniform denim provides. I’m a fashion writer and editor as well as co-owner of an antique and estate jewelry company, which means my days are filled
The Season 5 premiere of “Yellowstone” and the series premiere of “Tulsa King” will screen in over 100 AMC theaters ahead of both shows’ television debuts. MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios are partnering with AMC to put both shows, which hail from Taylor Sheridan, in theaters on Saturday, Oct. 29. Tickets are now on
Two years after The CW said goodbye to Sam and Dean Winchester (Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles) on “Supernatural,” the network has said hello to younger versions of their parents, John and Mary, for prequel series “The Winchesters.” Played by Drake Rodger and Meg Donnelly, this version of the “Supernatural” couple is introduced to viewers
Before Trevor Noah signs off for the last time on “The Daily Show,” he’s releasing a new comedy special on Netflix. Titled “I Wish You Would,” the special will launch on the streamer on Nov. 22. It’s his third Netflix release, following 2017’s “Afraid of the Dark” and 2018’s “Son of Patricia.” Noah will share
Finland unveiled six upcoming shows at Mipcom, with thrillers continuing to be relevant but Nordic Noir taking a back seat. The showcase, organized by Audiovisual Producers Finland – APFI partnering up with YLE, Finnish Film Foundation, Elisa Viihde and Film in Finland, spotlighted a thriller about a data leak, “cosy” crime series and even animation inspired
Elon Musk admitted he has a bit of buyer’s remorse over his $44 billion acquisition deal for Twitter — but the mercurial mega-billionaire believes the social network will be worth far more in the future. On Tesla’s third-quarter 2022 earnings call Wednesday, Musk commented, “Although, obviously, myself and the other investors are obviously overpaying for
It’s no exaggeration to say that parts of Los Angeles look like scenes from a disaster movie. The swelling ranks of people living in tents, vehicles and makeshift shelters on the streets of Los Angeles have reached humanitarian-crisis proportions. The dire need to address the upsurge of slumlike encampments dotting the city’s streets, the San
“Call It!,” an app that empowers the U.K. film and TV workforce to call bad behavior out, has entered into a partnership with ITV Studios. The app enables the workforce to record incidents of bullying, harassment and discrimination quickly and anonymously, without fear of reprisal or repercussion. It also provides easy access to employers’ ‘Dignity
The Grammys’ visual-media song category is always the same story: last year’s Oscar-bait movie tunes versus this year’s potential Oscar contenders. So Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Jay-Z face off against Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Zendaya, Mick Jagger and Doja Cat in first-round balloting to decide the Grammy nominees for best movie, TV or video game