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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’

After “Weird Al” Yankovic made headlines this month for backing out of an ad for AI software, the musical satirist revealed he also turned …

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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‘Today’ Issues ‘Stricter Security Protocols’ for Guests Following Intruder Incident With Craig Melvin (EXCLUSIVE)

The “Today” show has issued new security guidelines for its on-air guests following a recent incident in which an intruder entered the stud…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Dario Albertini’s ‘Armony,’ Set for World Premiere in Locarno’s Piazza Grande, Secures Swiss Distribution With Xenix (EXCLUSIVE)

Italian director Dario Albertini’s family drama “Armony” has secured Swiss distribution via Xenix Filmdistribution ahead of its world premi…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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‘Burlesque the Musical’ London Opening Postponed to 2027, U.K. Tour Pushed Back (EXCLUSIVE)

The London opening of “Burlesque the Musical” has been postponed while the U.K. tour, which was due to start this weekend, has been pushed …

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Disney, ESPN Lend ‘Toy Story’ Boost to Athletes Unlimited Softball League

When ABC this Saturday shows the first game in the annual championship series of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, it will do so with…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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‘The Spell Off Live!’ Competition Game Show Sets Premiere Date on YouTube

EightState Studios has announced the premiere date for “The Spell Off Live!” The first season of the creator-driven competition series will…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Biennale Chief Slams EU for Withdrawing Funding Over Russia’s Presence at Art Exhibition During Film Festival Press Conference: ‘They Are Abandoning Us’

Venice Biennale chairman Pietrangelo Buttafuoco slammed the European Union at the film festival press conference on Thursday for withdrawin…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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BritBox’s ‘Gone’ Is a Masterfully Tense Crime Drama: TV Review

Writer George Kay certainly knows his way around a mystery. The success of his Netflix series “Lupin” and his Apple TV drama “Hijack” (espe…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ Gets Surprise Season 4 Renewal After Final Season Announcement

It turns out Tyler Perry’s Netflix series “Beauty in Black” will be back for Season 4 after all. Netflix has announced that the show is ret…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Prime Video Launches Games With Luna App Integration; ‘Tomb Raider,’ James Bond Titles Won’t Be in the Mix

Amazon is bringing video games to Prime Video beginning Thursday with the launch of its cloud gaming service Luna within the app. Previousl…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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International Cinema Union Criticizes Europe’s Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘It Has Based Its Decision on Too Narrow a Scope’

The International Union of Cinemas has criticized the European Commission’s approval of the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, saying the decisi…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’ Concert Tour Film Acquired by Bleecker Street, Universal Pictures Content Group

The concert film “George Michael: The Faith Tour” has been acquired by Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street’s event cinema …

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Venice Horizons Opener ‘The Girl With the Leica’ Boarded by Fandango Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Fandango Sales has boarded international sales on “The Girl With the Leica,” directed by Alina Marazzi, just announced by the Venice Film F…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Iranian Director Mohsen Gharaei’s ‘Falling House’ Boarded by Paradise City Sales Ahead of Venice Premiere

Paradise City Sales has boarded worldwide sales on Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Gharaei’s latest feature, “Falling House” which is set to world…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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‘The Dink’ Review: Pickleball Takes on Tennis in a Mild Underdog Sports Comedy

You don’t have to hit hard to win pickleball — that’s the chief lesson to be taken from “The Dink,” a sports comedy titled for the dainty s…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Imax Second Quarter Earnings Rise, as CEO Calls Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ a ‘Transformational Event’

Hits like “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Michael” helped lift Imax’s second quarter earnings. During the three-month period ending in …

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Venice Film Festival Sees Sharp Drop in Female Directors in Competition, With May El-Toukhy Standing Solo

The Venice Film Festival has suffered its steepest decline in female representation in five years, with just one woman director selected fo…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0

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Venice Lesbian Drama ‘Big Little Things’ Boards Moebius Entertainment for Worldwide Sales

Michelle Zhou’s debut feature “Big Little Things” has landed backing from Hong Kong-based Moebius Entertainment, which will handle worldwid…

Variety · Jul 23 👁 0 ❤ 0