In the months after Donald Trump became president and a flush of liberal rage manifested in impassioned Women’s Marches across the country, Hillary Clinton took a sizeable step back from public life. Having been a flashpoint of both controversy and sympathy for her entire adult life, Clinton found herself having to forge a new kind
“The Lord of the Rings” cast members Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan banded together on social media to support the diverse casting in Amazon’s new series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” The series, which launched its first two episodes on Sept. 2 to critical acclaim and 25 million global
If you thought Florian Zeller’s debut film “The Father” was a downer, get ready to fill your handkerchiefs with tears and nose fluids as the credits roll on his sophomore effort, “The Son.” It might be a bruising watch, but the perfectly modulated drama will be an across-the-board contender in all categories including best picture.
Apple took the wraps off its next-generation smartphones, the iPhone 14, which promise faster performance and super-charged photo and video features — with a new 12-megapixel main camera on the regular iPhone 14s and a 48-megapixel main camera on the Pro series. The standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro have a 6.1-inch screen, while
FilmNation Entertainment has launched a new film production label, Infrared, naming Drew Simon as its president of production. Simon — who previously worked at New Line Cinema, Unique Features, The Mark Gordon Company and STX Entertainment — will report to FilmNation CEO Glen Basner. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of the
From Sophocles to Shakespeare, it all comes back to family. Writers can get as high-concept as they like, but in the end, the world’s greatest storytellers recognize that nothing is more potent — not even romantic love — than the connections between children and their parents. Florian Zeller gets it. Before turning his attention to
Benjamin Millepied, who choreographed and co-starred in 2010 Oscar nominee “Black Swan,” had been wanting to bring his take on the classic opera “Carmen” to the big screen for more than six years. The score would be one of the most important components for Millepied, who was directing a feature film solo for the first
Costume designer Arianne Phillips is no stranger to working on midcentury films. From Brad Pitt’s Hawaiian shirt in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” to Reese Witherspoon’s perky frocks in “Walk the Line,” she’s at home with a variety of 1950s looks. For Olivia Wilde’s dystopian thriller “Don’t Worry Darling,” opening Sept. 23 after bowing
A new feature film based on the 1986 sports drama “Youngblood,” this time centering on an African American hockey prodigy, is in the works from Aircraft Pictures and Dolphin Entertainment. Rising filmmaker Charles Officer is on board to direct the film, which is slated to begin principal photography in early 2023. The reimagined update follows
Endeavor Content is undergoing a rebrand in a move to distinguish itself from its former parent company that shares its Endeavor moniker. On Wednesday, Endeavor Content, the production company behind “Severance,” “Cha Cha Real Smooth” and “The Lost Daughter,” officially changed its named to Fifth Season. Per the CJ ENM-owned company, “The name Fifth Season
Pastor Mick Fleming – a former drug dealer who found God and set up a church that would one day be visited by Prince William and his wife Catherine – is set to be the subject of a new drama series called “The Pastor,” Variety can exclusively reveal. Herd have optioned Fleming’s life rights. “Top
Lorton Entertainment, who are currently working on highly anticipated Disney+ documentary “Wagatha Christie,” have set a new unscripted series titled “Horsepower” at Amazon, Variety can exclusively reveal. A four-part documentary series which is set to launch on Prime Video U.K. and Ireland from Sept. 23, “Horsepower” gives viewers a rare glimpse into the world of
Years after the “Game of Thrones” Starbucks cup goof, eagle-eyed viewers have spotted a visual effects mistake in last Sunday’s “House of the Dragon” episode. In Season 1 Episode 3, titled “Second of His Name,” a scene features King Viserys (Paddy Considine) handing a letter to a soldier. A Twitter user pointed out that the
Check out the The Good Nurse Official Trailer starring Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne! ► Visit Fandango: http://www.fandango.com/?cmp=Trailers_YouTube_Desc Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to be notified of all the hottest trailers: http://bit.ly/2CNniBy US Release Date: October 26, 2022 Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Jessica Chastain, Nnamdi Asomugha Director: Tobias Lindholm Synopsis: An overburdened
Fox has greenlit an American version of “SAS: Who Dares Wins,” an unscripted format from the U.K. The U.S. version has been given the working title “Special Forces: The Ultimate Test,” and features 16 celebrity contestants who are put through a set of challenges meant to emulate special forces training camp. The news came ahead
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Hulu is offering a $20 discount off their Hulu + Live TV Bundle for three months ahead of the NFL season. The limited time deal, which runs through Oct. 19, brings the cost of
Kate Walsh is set to recur in the upcoming 19th season of “Grey’s Anatomy,” returning as Dr. Addison Montgomery, the character she’s played since the Season 1 finale of the medical drama in 2005. Walsh’s Addison was also the central character on “Private Practice” — the first “Grey’s” spinoff — which ran for six seasons on
As expected, Kobalt, one of the world’s biggest independent publishers and music-services companies, has sold a controlling interest to investment firm Francisco Partners. Music Business Worldwide reports that Francisco acquired a 90% stake in the company for $750 million, although a rep for Kobalt did not confirm those numbers. Bloomberg first reported that the two
Kim Kardashian is adding strategic investor to her résumé — and she’s on the hunt for hot new start-up businesses to fund. The TV personality, entrepreneur and social-media influencer has teamed up with Jay Sammons, a 16-year veteran of global investment firm Carlyle, to form private-equity firm SKKY Partners. Kardashian and Sammons will serve as
A discussion on the music of Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” and actress-producer Issa Rae will lead the Guild of Music Supervisors 8th annual State of Music in Media Conference on Oct. 1. The event will take place at the LA Film School in Hollywood, and will be an in-person and virtual hybrid event. The programming will
Eugene Hernandez will be the next director of the Sundance Film Festival, becoming just the fourth person to hold the job. He joins the non-profit after a two-year stint as the director of the New York Film Festival, which he guided through a global pandemic. He takes the reins following the departure of Tabitha Jackson,
In the latest installment of the “Don’t Worry Darling” press saga, Florence Pugh will not attend the Q&A at the New York premiere of the Olivia Wilde-directed movie, which made its debut at the Venice Film Festival on Monday. Taking place on Sept. 19, the fan-centered event will feature a first-look at the movie four
The San Diego International Film Festival has announced its 2022 lineup, featuring the return of Opening Night Film Premiere & Reception, the Night of the Stars Tribute and Culinary Cinema, Variety has learned exclusively. In its 21st year, SDIFF received more than 3,000 film submissions from 82 countries. The lineup consists of 115 films total,
Check out the My Policeman Official Trailer starring Harry Styles! ► Visit Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/my-policeman-2022-228223/movie-overview?cmp=Trailers_YouTube_Desc Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to be notified of all the hottest trailers: http://bit.ly/2CNniBy US Release Date: October 21, 2022 Starring: Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee Directed By: Michael Grandage Synopsis: A beautifully crafted story of
“I’m so sweaty. I’m gonna roll these Spanx off,” Kelly Clarkson exclaims in front of a live audience at Lincoln Center, having just belted out Mary J. Blige’s “Just Fine” — a song she learned only hours before. The crowd cheers her on and laughs as she announces, mid-performance, “I have to pee, so I’m
Kelly Clarkson is currently gearing up for the fourth season premiere of her talk show, but she’s also ready to bring new music to her fans. In an exclusive interview for this week’s Variety cover story, Clarkson reveals that she has recorded a new album, which she plans to release in 2023. The album will
Kelly Clarkson was supposed to get her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021. But when COVID delayed those plans, the ceremony was pushed to this month, which brings a little serendipity to this moment: September 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of Clarkson’s win on the very first edition of “American Idol.” Clarkson
Welcome (back) to Sunnydale! Wondery is set to debut podcast series “The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer” — hosted by podcasters Alaina Urquhart, a “Buffy” superfan, and Ash Kelley, who has never seen a single episode of the iconic ’90s-era TV show. Urquhart and Kelley are the hosts of Wondery’s popular true-crime show “Morbid.” Each
In the opening scene of Episode 8, Season 4 of Netflix’s “The Crown,” a young Princess Elizabeth, played by Claire Foy, addresses the British Commonwealth from Capetown, South Africa, on the occasion of her 21st birthday. What follows is a montage of people listening to her radio broadcast speech in different member countries, from India
Eva Mendes isn’t looking to return to acting anytime soon after leaving the industry about a decade ago. “I don’t really miss it,” Mendes told me when we caught up at West Hollywood’s Ardor restaurant, where she hosted a brunch to celebrate her new co-ownership of kitchen cleaning product company Skura Style. “I got tired