Jackie Chan contains multitudes. Although many American filmgoers know Chan best for his Hollywood blockbusters (the “Rush Hour” franchise, 2000’s “Shanghai Noon”) and family-friendly fare (2010’s “The Karate Kid,” voicing Master Monkey in the “Kung Fu Panda” series), his profound impact on global cinema cannot be denied. A martial arts master who has battered his
Christina Hodson (“The Flash,” “Bumblebee”) and Oren Uziel (“The Lost City,” “22 Jump Street”) will co-write the next “Fast and Furious” movie with “Fast X” helmer Louis Leterrier returning to direct. Last week, Variety exclusively revealed that Leterrier (the “Transporter” franchise, “Now You See Me”) would direct the next installment of “Fast and Furious,” which
Paradigm Talent Agency has named 14 new partners as the firm seeks to rebuild its stature in Hollywood. Paradigm went through transformative struggles during the pandemic period that led to the company selling off its lucrative music and touring division to Casey Wasserman’s enterprise. In addition to cleaving off its music arm, the firm lost
Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire’s “Black Flies,” starring Sean Penn, and Catherine Corsini’s “Le retour” have been added to the competition lineup of the upcoming 76th Cannes Film Festival. As many as 13 movies have been peppered across several sections, including the Competition, Special Screenings, Un Certain Regard and Out of Competition. Robert Rodriguez’s “Hypnotic” and Kim Tae-gon’s
Adele’s 2016 “Carpool Karaoke” clip remains the most watched of all time for “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” Actually, it’s one of the most-watched clips of all time for any talk show, period, at more than 260 million views. So, when Adele pitched an idea to surprise Corden for his finale, there was
Some new faces are heading to Westeros, as HBO has revealed four cast members joining “House of the Dragon” Season 2. Among the additions are some new power players in the Hightower and Strong houses. Gayle Rankin will play Alys Rivers, a healer and resident of Harrenhal. In author George R.R. Martin’s novel “Fire &
Nic Pizzolatto is developing a series version of “The Magnificent Seven” at Amazon, Variety has confirmed. The project was originally reported on back in March with a series commitment. It was originally intended to be an original series, but was refashioned to be a new take on the Western classic. Pizzolatto previously co-wrote the 2016
Tucker Carlson will no longer be able to carry on his self-generated battle against lying, pomposity, smugness, and groupthink at Fox News Channel. Carlson, Fox News Channel’s most-watched primetime host, will leave the network in an abrupt and surprise exit, leaving the network without a fill-in for one of its most popular hours and with
Don Lemon is leaving CNN after 17 years of pushing boundaries. The anchor, who has become one of the Warner Bros. Discovery network’s most popular faces, announced on social media Monday that he had been ousted from CNN. “I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN. I am
The Apple drama series “Truth Be Told” is done after three seasons at the streamer. Series star Octavia Spencer announced the news in a statement on her Instagram account. “Hey y’all. I wanted to share the news that after three seasons of seeking truth and justice, Poppy Scoville is going on a much-needed vacation,” she
Asked by a Twitter follower if Matchbox Twenty’s forthcoming album “Where the Light Goes” features bonus tracks, band co-founder Paul Doucette replied, “No. But really the record is a bonus, so yes 12.” Fans may have chuckled, but the multi-instrumentalist wasn’t kidding. In his mind, future recordings with the Grammy-nominated group were not in the
Scott Aukerman has created an alt-comedy empire with his podcast “Comedy Bang! Bang!” Aukerman started the radio show-turned-podcast in 2009, where a discussion between him and a famous guest is interrupted by unhinged improvisors playing wacky characters. But miles away from a radio station’s “morning zoo,” “CBB” has attracted a wide array of daring comedians
The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announced Monday. This marks the third year the Academy Awards ceremony will be held in March after notching steady viewership bumps the past two years. The Academy set the submission deadline for general categories for
The producers of “Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story,” which follows a nail-biting stretch in the Dalkurd soccer club’s pivotal 13th season, have released a clip (below) in advance of the film’s world premiere at Toronto’s Hot Docs festival, which kicks off April 27. Dalkurd was founded in 2004 by Kurdish refugees in Sweden as an activity
Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in “Expendables 4” filmmaker Scott Waugh’s upcoming action film “Breakout,” which Anton will sell at the upcoming market in Cannes. Schwarzenegger will lead “Breakout” in the role of Terry Reynolds. After Terry’s stepson is framed and sentenced to serve 25 years in a foreign country, he makes it his
The Robert De Niro-led drama series “Zero Day” at Netflix has added four new cast members, Variety has learned. Lizzy Caplan (“Fleishman Is in Trouble,” “Fatal Attraction”), Jesse Plemons (“Power of The Dog,” “Fargo”), Joan Allen (“The Bourne Ultimatum,” “The Contender”) and Connie Britton (“White Lotus,” “Friday Night Lights”) have all joined De Niro in
Capping a year of extraordinary success among Bolivian filmmakers in the international arena, Rodrigo Bellott, a key driving force behind the tiny Central American country’s cinematic advances, has inked with the Gersh Talent Agency and is prepping his first U.S. feature, “Cutting Season.” To be shot in English with an American cast, “Cutting Season” is
Russell Crowe revealed in a new video interview with Vanity Fair that he almost bailed on Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic “Gladiator” because the original script was so strange. The film would go on to be one of Crowe’s most iconic movies, grossing $503 million worldwide and winning the Academy Awards for best picture and
South Korean director, writer and producer Kim Jee-woon has signed with CAA for representation. Kim’s latest film, “Cobweb,” will premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, his third film to do so following “A Bittersweet Life” in 2005 and “The Good, the Bad, the Weird” in 2008, which also debuted out of competition. “Cobweb” is
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Netflix have confirmed news that will make the heart of any true “Heartstopper” fan skip a beat: the premiere date for the hit show’s second season. Kit Connor and Joe Locke are set to return on Aug. 3 as friends turned boyfriends Nick and Charlie, with viewers able to find out what happens next in
U2 has announced the first dates this fall for a series of shows being billed as “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere” — just five nights in late September and early October, for now, although the possibility of more shows being added seems more like a probability. The ambition and logistical planning of creating a
In these media-oversaturated times, it can be hard to form an objective opinion about a project involving Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Drake or any other similarly world-shaking artist because there’s so much noise around them at the time of the project’s release — so much “YAAASSS!” and “BOOOO!” and “MEHHHH!” that it’s like trying to
Note: This article is based on Variety Intelligence Platform’s special report “Generative AI & Entertainment,” available only to subscribers. Generative AI already surpasses human creative capabilities with existing tools in two key respects: speed and cost of production. One of the first major benefits of introducing gen AI to production pipelines is its ability to unlock substantial
The Cannes Film Festival could face power cuts as a result of ongoing civil strife over France’s pension reforms. In a direct threat to the festival, the National Federation of Mines and Energy announced on Friday that it will undertake “100 days of action and anger” in protest of French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension
Wardrobe foundations are the key to easy daily dressing. Mix-and-match is an artful magic that blends style and ingenuity. When you pair items in unexpected ways, each well-loved piece can feel fresh with every wear. And the start of spring is a natural time to refresh your routine. Why not start from the ground up
In a months-long goal to reach 7,000 job cuts total, Disney will begin its second round of layoffs of the year today. The notifications will be handed out to staff through Thursday, concluding with approximately 4,000 job eliminations completed overall by week’s end, according to company officials. While the Disney workforce will be reduced by
Stand-up comedian and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor Richard Lewis revealed in a video posted to Twitter that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The comedian said he’s had “sort of a rocky time” over the past three years with his health. In addition to Parkinson’s disease, Lewis had several surgeries on his shoulder, back
Activision, Arcane Wonders, Genuine Entertainment, and Evolution have announced that they will be producing “Call of Duty: The Board Game,” a strategic tabletop roleplaying game inspired by the popular video game series “Call of Duty.” It is set to release into retail worldwide in 2024 and preorders will open on Kickstarter in Fall 2023. “We’re
Elon Musk’s Twitter has stirred up a new wave of confusion. After the multibillionaire tech baron made good on his threat to yank Twitter blue check-marks from celebrities who weren’t paying him $8 per month last week, the social network has reinstated the badge for many — including on accounts of people who have died.