Earlier this year, Bill Clinton undertook a publicity tour — his first in some time disconnected from his wife’s political career, and one designed to promote a thriller novel he’d co-written with James Patterson. But what perhaps was meant as the 42nd president’s sprightly display of charisma and distraction from the news generated by the
Justin Bieber Egging Lawsuit Settles!!! 11/16/2018 2:57 PM PST EXCLUSIVE Justin Bieber just settled a lawsuit that lasted nearly 5 years … and there ain’t nothing over easy about this one. TMZ has learned the never-ending saga that began in January 2014 when Justin and his buddies hurled eggs at the house owned by warring neighbor
Virtual reality (VR) and its sibling augmented reality (AR) both have become exciting outlets for creators looking to immerse their audience into their stories. And this week, some of the best storytellers in the industry released their latest films for headsets, phones and tablets: CREDIT: Courtesy of Baobab Studios “Crow: The Legend” Baobab Studios’ latest
November 16, 2018 2:15PM PT Lionsgate is capitalizing on its recent acquisition of 3 Arts Entertainment by setting up two multi-camera comedy series prospects for Fox from talent repped by the management-production firm. Both projects will be co-productions with Fox Broadcasting Co. The orders for these projects and others are a sign that Fox intends
Channing Dungey, the first African American to lead a U.S. broadcast network, has departed her role as president, ABC Entertainment. Karey Burke, head of original programming for cable channel Freeform, has been tapped to replace her. Dungey’s departure comes as corporate parent Disney prepares for a massive overhaul of its television business units tied to
Ex-Boise State RB Jack Fields Jr. Killed After Allegedly Stabbing Officer 11/16/2018 1:58 PM PST Breaking News Ex-Boise State running back Jack Fields Jr. was shot and killed by a cop at a Georgia hotel on Thursday … after cops say he stabbed the deputy several times while resisting arrest. According to multiple reports, cops
“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is ready to cast a powerful spell on the box office. Warner Bros.’ tentpole is heading for a domestic opening weekend in the $75 million range, early estimates showed Friday. The North American figure could wind up matching the $74.4 million opening for 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to
Two of the world’s biggest indies, Glassnote Music and Kobalt Music, today announced a long-term strategic alliance. Glassnote will leverage Kobalt’s AWAL and its digital and traditional distribution expertise to further maximize the opportunities and promotion of Glassnote’s artist roster and catalog. The agreement sees Glassnote leaving its distribution arrangement with Universal. Glassnote — whose
November 16, 2018 1:00PM PT Hulu has given a pilot production order to an adaptation of the DC Vertigo comic “Sweet Tooth” shepherded by Robert Downey Jr.’s Team Downey banner and Warner Bros. Television. “Hap and Leonard” alum Jim Mickle is writing and directing the pilot and will exec produce with Robert Downey Jr., Susan
This week Chanel re-opened its NYC flagship store after years of construction. The now 14,000 square-foot boutique at 57th St. and 5th Ave. is four floors of a Chanel lover’s dream, full of ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, jewelry, and fragrance and beauty. And while that’s all impressive, the most dramatic part of the boutique is without
The Oscar-winning screenwriter behind “All the President’s Men,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” and “The Princess Bride” has died, but William Goldman’s words will live on indefinitely in his scripts and books. To remember the late screenwriter and author, here are some of his most memorable lines: The Princess Bride (1987) “Do you want
Paramount Pictures is in early negotiations with Chris Pratt to star in a movie reboot of “The Saint,” two decades after Val Kilmer’s thriller and 50 years after Roger Moore’s TV series. Pratt’s deal is not closed. He became a worldwide star after headlining Disney-Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies and “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) and its
On the heels of the news that FilmStruck, the movie-streaming subscription service aimed at cinephiles, will be ceasing at the end of November, Criterion Collection announced a new deal with WarnerMedia to launch a separate streaming service in 2019. FilmStruck, operated by Turner and Warner Bros. Digital Networks, has been the exclusive U.S. home for
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William Goldman, the Oscar-winning writer of screenplays for “All the President’s Men” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” who died on Friday, coined the best line in the history of Hollywood, and it wasn’t even for one of his movies. “Nobody knows anything.” If you work in this business — and Goldman was clear-eyed about
Hollywood may want to brace itself for another epic fight. At least two major studios — Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures — are expected to reignite discussions about early video-on-demand, sources tell Variety, a move that could lead to a protracted standoff with theater chains. For the past decade, no issue has incited bigger battles
November 16, 2018 12:15PM PT ABC has renewed “Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD” for a seventh season. The move comes just six months after the superhero drama was picked up for a sixth season, which has yet to premiere. The series stars Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Iain De Caestecker
November 16, 2018 12:00PM PT Jon Cryer has been cast as Lex Luthor in the CW’s “Supergirl.” The move marks a return to series television for Cryer, who won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the long-running CBS comedy “Two and a Half Men.” Cryer will recur on the Warner Bros. Television superhero
Four Democratic U.S. senators called on Facebook to provide info about the social giant’s reported use of third-party firms to spread “intentionally inflammatory information” about critics. The lawmakers said Facebook’s alleged actions may have violated campaign finance laws or have other legal implications — and suggested government regulation may be needed to rein in the
Welcome to “Remote Controlled,” a podcast from Variety featuring the best and brightest in television, both in front of and behind the camera. In this week’s episode, Variety’s business editor Cynthia Littleton and executive editor of TV Debra Birnbaum talk with Ben Stiller, Benicio Del Toro, Paul Dano, and Patricia Arquette about their new Showtime series
With this year’s best picture Oscar race set to feature a number of major studio releases, the independent film awards circuit is making for a lively sidebar affair. As ever, it’s an opportunity for bubble contenders to find their corner of the spotlight ahead of the holiday rush, when voters will hopefully be diligent about
Olivia Culpo Rocks Amendola’s Birthday Rolex & Skin-Tight Leather Pants 11/16/2018 11:27 AM PST Olivia Culpo wasn’t lyin’ when she said she was keeping Danny Amendola‘s birthday present … rockin’ her ex’s $12,000 Rolex and a bad ass leather outfit in Miami!! The gorgeous model shaded the Dolphins star on social media after he was
Jasmin Mozaffari’s “Firecrackers” and Crystal Moselle’s “Skate Kitchen,” a pair of bold and timely North American features, won best film and best debut at the 29th edition of Stockholm Film Festival whose awards were almost entirely scooped by female talents. “Firecrackers,” which world premiered at Toronto Film Festival, marks the feature debut of Canadian helmer
It’s been more than 40 years since publicist and newly minted Governors Award honoree Marvin Levy began his close association with Steven Spielberg, but their adventures together only constitute one of acts in the Levy saga. From the time Levy graduated from NYU in 1949, the affable but no-nonsense communications pro has been somewhere near
Brett Kavanaugh Part Of The Gang … Hanging With RBG & Co. 11/16/2018 11:08 AM PST Brett Kavanaugh is wearing his emotions on his sleeve again … this time the newest member of the United States Supreme Court is looking pretty thrilled to be sitting with other Justices, including Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Kavanaugh popped a
Microsoft is working on two new cost-cutting Xbox One consoles — one with a disc drive and one without — for next year, according to a report from Thurrott. The news comes the day after Variety first reported that Sony would not be attending next year’s E3, a move that could be tied to the
November 16, 2018 11:00AM PT A script for a “The Bone Collector” TV series, based on the book and 1999 movie starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie, has been sold to NBC, it was announced on Friday. “The Bone Collector” follows Lincoln Rhyme, a retired genius forensic criminologist left paralyzed after an accident on the
From their starts as lowly showbiz assistants, this year’s Irving G. Thalberg recipients Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall have helped bring an impressive array of films to life. Together and separately, they have worked on movies from “The Last Picture Show” (Marshall) and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (both) to the upcoming “Star Wars: Episode
Coming-of-age drama “We the Animals” has scored five Spirit Awards nominations, with “Eighth Grade,” “First Reformed,” and “You Were Never Really Here” taking four each. The nominees for best feature are “Eighth Grade,” “First Reformed,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Leave No Trace,” and “You Were Never Really Here.” “We the Animals” scored nominations for best first feature,
November 16, 2018 10:45AM PT The Chainsmokers dropped a new song this morning called “Beach House” with a line near the beginning that references the long-running Baltimore dreampop duo: “Listening to Beach House, takin’ my time.” The Chainsmokers even tweeted about their affection for the group, writing, “Really love this song as well ’cause we