Director M. Night Shyamalan went on trial on Tuesday over allegations that he copied from an independent film to make the Apple TV+ show “Servant.” Francesca Gregorini, an Italian-born director, is suing Shyamalan and Apple for $81 million, alleging that the show stole key elements from her 2013 movie, “The Truth About Emanuel.” Her attorney,
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Neil Gaiman has responded to a New York Magazine cover story in which several women accused the “Sandman” and “Coraline” author of sexual assault, writing on his personal blog, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.” In the full statement, posted Tuesday morning, the author expressed regret for how he has
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Apparently, it does not end with them. The fallout radius of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal battle continues to spread, with Marvel president Kevin Feige, Disney CEO Bob Iger and director Tim Miller becoming the latest industry figures swept into the drama. On Jan. 7, Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman sent a litigation hold
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Green light! With 152.5 million total views, the second installment of “Squid Game” has become the third most-watched TV season on Netflix, trailing behind only its own first season (265 million) and “Wednesday” (252 million). Four days after its Dec. 26 premiere, “Squid Game” Season 2 had amassed 68 million views in four days, becoming
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will announce its nominations on Wednesday, Jan. 15, casting a spotlight on an unpredictable awards season. This year’s nods come amid a somber backdrop as the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have left communities grappling with loss. I’m sure the BAFTA’s announcement will mention the City
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“Apple Cider Vinegar,” Netflix‘s limited series about the fraudulent Australian influencer Belle Gibson premiering on Feb. 6, has a new trailer. The official logline reads, “Set at the birth of Instagram, Apple Cider Vinegar follows two young women who set out to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, influencing their global online communities
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Ridley Scott revealed in a new interview with GQ magazine that his planned Bee Gees biopic at Paramount Pictures was set aside following some deal issues with the studio. Variety reported in February 2024 that Scott had boarded the movie, which GQ reports “was scheduled to begin shooting in early 2025” but has now hit
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“St. Denis Medical” is scrubbing up for Season 2. NBC has renewed the hospital-set sitcom for a second season before the end of its first season run. The show is one of NBC’s most-watched programs of the 2024-2025 season, with 21.4 million total viewers to date. Starring Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Josh
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For the second year in a row, GLAAD is joining Frameline and NewFest, two major LGBTQ+ film festivals, to host the “Cheers, Queers” celebration at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival. The “Cheers, Queers” event is happening on Friday, Jan. 24 and will feature conversation and party including a “Trans Stories and Storytelling” panel with director
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With his bald head, orange beard and harsh accent, Bill Burr is the quintessential Boston comic. However, Burr has proudly lived in Los Angeles for 17 years. “I’m feeling pretty lucky,” he tells Variety just days after evacuating from his house due to the L.A. fires. He’s disgusted by the fact that the natural disasters,
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With his bald head, orange beard and harsh accent, Bill Burr is the quintessential Boston comic. However, Burr has proudly lived in Los Angeles for 17 years. “I’m feeling pretty lucky,” he tells Variety just days after evacuating from his house due to the L.A. fires. He’s disgusted by the fact that the natural disasters,
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Donald Trump hurled insults at Seth Meyers in the middle of the night on Truth Social, calling the late night TV host “dumb and untalented” and demanding that Comcast, which owns NBC, “pay a big price” for what he calls “political hits.” “How bad is Seth Meyers on NBC, a ‘network’ run by a truly
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Donald Trump hurled insults at Seth Meyers in the middle of the night on Truth Social, calling the late night TV host “dumb and untalented” and demanding that Comcast, which owns NBC, “pay a big price” for what he calls “political hits.” “How bad is Seth Meyers on NBC, a ‘network’ run by a truly
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Whoopi Goldberg showed some support to Carrie Underwood on “The View” (via Entertainment Weekly) amid backlash against the “American Idol” winner and country music star for her decision to perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump‘s inauguration on Jan. 20. The EGOT winner has been outspoken against Trump for years but said she stands behind
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The Duffer Brothers, creators of Netflix’s hit “Stranger Things,” will receive the Variety Showrunner Award on the opening night of the 13th annual SCAD TVfest. The festival returns in Atlanta from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7. The Duffers write, direct, and are executive producers on the series, which is Netflix’s most popular English-language series of
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The Duffer Brothers, creators of Netflix’s hit “Stranger Things,” will receive the Variety Showrunner Award on the opening night of the 13th annual SCAD TVfest. The festival returns in Atlanta from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7. The Duffers write, direct, and are executive producers on the series, which is Netflix’s most popular English-language series of
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“Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz is set to receive the Icon Award from the Guild of Music Supervisors. Schwartz musical credits include “Enchanted,” “Godspell” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Music producer Bonnie Greenberg is set to receive the Guild’s Legacy Award. In a joint statement, GMS president Lindsay Wolfington and VP Heather Guibert
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