South by Southwest Conference and Festivals has upped Co-President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest to president of the company. Forrest will continue to oversee the programming departments while taking over current Co-President and Chief Brand Officer Jann Baskett’s role. Baskett will step down on Dec. 31, transitioning to an advisory and project-based role. Forrest’s
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If the Oscars shortlist is the equivalent of mid-term exams for awards contenders, then Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” and Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” just received passing grades. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony. “Emilia Pérez” landed six mentions overall, including makeup, sound,
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Jon M. Chu has photographic evidence. Before he directed “Wicked,” the hit adaptation of the Broadway musical about a pair of witchy BFFs, Chu was an extra on “The Secret World of Alex Mack.” And that Nickelodeon series, part of the TV diet for anyone growing up in the 1990s, marked the directorial debut of
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A new trailer for “Queen of the Ring,” from writer-director Ash Avildsen, gives a first look at “Arrow” star Emily Bett Rickards as legendary professional wrestler Mildred Burke. The true-life tale follows Burke as she defies incredible odds to become the first million-dollar female athlete and longest reigning champion at a time when wrestling was
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1 Best Leather Jacket Buck Mason Bruiser PCH Jacket Buck Mason’s black leather rider jacket has a retro fit that’s hard to beat. Despite its subtle shine, the sheepskin has a lived-in feel, and with its seams reinforced at stress points, it’s built to last. TLDR: It’ll wear nicely and serve as a classic transition-weather
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“The Madison,” the new upcoming series in the “Yellowstone” universe, has added four new cast members. Variety has learned that Kevin Zegers (“Transamerica, “The Rookie: Feds”), Rebecca Spence (“61st Street,” “Lady in the Lake”), Alaina Pollack (“On Call,” “The Surrender”) and Danielle Vasinova (“1923,” “The Bay”) have all joined the new Taylor Sheridan series. They
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Maya Erskine, who was Emmy-nominated for her portrayal of Jane Smith in Prime Video‘s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” sat down with Variety’s Angelique Jackson at an FYC event to talk about forming a bond with her co-star Donald Glover, preparing for the physicality the role required and what drew her to Jane as an outsider
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Beyoncé is now the most RIAA certified female artist of all time with 103 certified titles across her discography, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Tuesday. “We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work and creative spirit reflected across diverse genres,” said RIAA President & COO Michele Ballantyne. “Beyoncé’s iconic catalogue
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Early in “The Lion King,” the adorable yet spoiled African prince Simba goes gallivanting around his father Mufasa’s lands, taunting his future subjects with the song “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” In Broadway terms, it’s a classic “I want” number, telling audiences what’s in the character’s heart at that point in the film,
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The Casting Society has announced the film nominees for the 40th Artios Awards. “A Complete Unknown,” “Blitz,” “Civil War,” “Dune: Part 2,” “Gladiator 2” and “Queer” are among the nominated films in big budget drama. In big budget comedy, the nominated films are “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “Challengers,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Nightbitch,” “Saturday Night” and “Wicked.” The awards honor
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“Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” the third entry in Sony’s animated web-slinging trilogy, has tapped Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson to direct. They have been part of the franchise’s creative team since 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” with Persichetti serving as part of the original film’s directorial trio and executive producing the 2023 sequel, “Spider-Man:
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Tom Cruise played a U.S. Navy aviator in the “Top Gun” movies, and now he’s being recognized for his on-screen representation of the military branch. On Tuesday, Cruise was awarded the Navy’s top civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award, for his “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” through his work in
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James Wan‘s Atomic Monster production company has acquired the rights to develop Game Award-nominated indie title “Pacific Drive” into a TV series. Created by Cassandra Dracott from Ironwood Studios, “Pacific Drive” is a retropunk-style driving and survival game set to an experimental electronic music soundtrack that challenges players to escape a surreal and abandoned exclusion
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The Southampton Playhouse, a historic cinema that is being revitalized into a state-of-the-art movie theater, announced its leadership team on Tuesday. Maria A. Ruiz Botsacos, a top executive at Film at Lincoln Center, will come on board as the Southampton Playhouse’s inaugural executive director, while Eric Kohn, best known for his work as a critic
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To mark the 10th anniversary of the “Mad Men” series finale, Jon Hamm will join the ATX TV Festival for the first time for a retrospective panel, Variety can exclusively announce. He will discuss his Emmy-winning performance of Don Draper, the series’ legacy and influence. Hamm portrayed the iconic protagonist for 92 episodes of the
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