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Pamela Anderson Shines in ‘Rosebush Pruning,’ the Year’s Most Twisted Movie: ‘I Like Stirring It Up’

Last week, Pamela Anderson went viral — for her lush, enchanting garden. She’d never felt comfortable with the whole “sex symbol” thing aft…

Josh Sapan on Life After AMC Networks and Championing Disability on Screen: ‘Neurodivergent Artists Just Bring Something Unique in How They See the World’

Josh Sapan, the former CEO of AMC Networks, left the entertainment company he had led through the peak TV era in 2021. He had helped transf…

LISTEN: California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles and Hollywood’s Future: ‘These Are Jobs Programs’

On the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Colleen Bell, director of the California State Film Commission, discusses h…

Here’s How to Watch Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online

The best boxers in the world travel to Saudi Arabia this weekend, where British fighter Anthony Joshua (29-4-0) takes on Albania boxer Kris…

Josh Sapan on Life After AMC Networks and Championing Disability on Screen

Josh Sapan, the former CEO of AMC Networks, left the entertainment company he had led through the peak TV era in 2021. He had helped transf…

Nike Releases New Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Comic’ Sneakers: Here’s Where To Shop a Pair Online

Throughout his career in the NBA, Michael Jordan made a massive impact on the court, as one of the best players in the league. He also made…

Trump Says White House Correspondents Dinner Is ‘Largest Group of Trump Derangement Syndrome People Ever Put Together at One Time’

President Donald Trump attended his first-ever White House Correspondents Association Dinner, with this year’s rescheduled gala held Friday…

Guillermo del Toro said ‘Absolutely No Goddamn AI’ in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 3D Re-Release: ‘We’re Protecting a Lineage of Art’

Guillermo del Toro had one rule when bringing “Pan’s Labyrinth” back to theaters for its 20th anniversary: “No goddamn AI.” The filmmaker r…

Nick Hakim’s ‘I Can See’ Is a Hazy Alt-R&B Masterpiece: Album Review

“Stoner R&B” is not an insult: It’s the opposite, a loose term to describe a sprawling genre of music that includes everything from Dijon a…

Paramount Faces Drawn-Out Battle With State AGs: ‘They Saw the Writing on the Wall’

Only a few days ago, the states’ antitrust challenge to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger still looked like a speed bump. Now, it looks mor…

Norwegian Zombie Comedy ‘Grandmonster’ Wins Big Laughs and Top Outpost Award at Fantasia’s Frontières Market

Norwegian director Vegard Dahle’s zombie comedy “Grandmonster” has won the top Outpost Award, and a prize of post-production services, at t…

‘Blue Bloods,’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ TV Director Ralph W. Hemecker Dies at 65

Veteran TV director, writer and producer Ralph W. Hemecker, known for his work on shows including “The X-Files,” “Blue Bloods,” “Once Upon …

‘Crutch’ Canceled After One Season at Paramount+

The Paramount+ multi-cam comedy “Crutch” is done after just one season, Variety has learned. The series, which starred Tracy Morgan in the …

HBO Max Leads the Emmy Drama and Comedy Races for the First Time Since 2017. How Often Do Both Frontrunners Win?

HBO Max wants it all. The most-nominated network enters Phase 2 of the Emmy race with the year’s two most-nominated series, giving the plat…

‘Lanterns’ Trailer: Hal Jordan Visits Sinestro in Prison, Guy Gardner Has a Cameo and a Shape-Shifting Manhunter Is on the Loose

HBO’s upcoming DC Studios drama “Lanterns” got a new trailer for the Green Lantern-inspired mystery at San Diego Comic Con. The eight-episo…

‘My Little Pony: Forever Friendship’ YouTube Series to Launch in 2027

Hasbro is launching a brand new “My Little Pony” series exclusively on YouTube. Titled “My Little Pony: Forever Frienship,” the show will d…

‘My Little Pony: Forever Friendship’ YouTube Series to Launch in 2027

Hasbro is launching a brand new “My Little Pony” series exclusively on YouTube. Titled “My Little Pony: Forever Frienship,” the show will d…

Noah Wyle on ‘The Pitt’ Fan Discourse, Saving Hollywood and What’s Coming In Season 3

Noah Wyle knows some “The Pitt” fans came down hard on his character, Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, given how the character’s personal s…