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Rhayuela’s Next Gen Takes Over

Prominent Colombian shingle Rhayuela, known for such memorable pics as Cannes 2015 Un Certain Regard title “Alias María,” “El Páramo” and “…

Slasher Terror, Cartel Nightmares and a British Folk Monster Join Black Mandala’s New Horror Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

New Zealands’s Black Mandala has acquired five horror features for its international sales slate: “The Tree House,” “Babybacks,” “The Drift…

‘Comedy Invasion’ Alums Alisha Dhillon, Quentin Lee Reunite for Vertical Series ‘Unleeshed’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Comedian Alisha Dhillon and creator Quentin Lee, both alumni of the Canadian Screen Award-winning series “Comedy Invasion,” are reuniting t…

Paramount Skydance Agrees to Link Merger Antitrust Case to Pre-Existing Paramount+ Subscriber Suit

Paramount has agreed to a request from 12 states to link their federal antitrust case to a pre-existing suit brought by Paramount+ subscrib…

Mayu Matsuoka, Riisa Naka’s Netflix Cosmetic Surgery Drama ‘Plastic Beauty’ Sets September Premiere, Adds 23 Cast Members

“Plastic Beauty,” Netflix’s upcoming Japanese drama set inside the country’s fast-growing cosmetic surgery industry, will premiere Sept. 17…

Anya Taylor-Joy Is a Con Artist on the Run in Apple TV’s High-Voltage Thriller ‘Lucky’: TV Review

Based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 novel of the same name and adapted for television by “Your Friends & Neighbors” creator Jonathan Tropper, A…

Whether in ‘Jurassic Park’ or ‘The Piano,’ Sam Neill Put the Movies First

Sam Neill had been steadily working in the movies for nearly two decades before he became, at the age of 45, a star in the industry’s eyes.…

Almost Friday’s Tyler Falbo Sets R-Rated Theatrical Comedy ‘Boys for Life’ at Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)

Tyler Falbo, a writer, director and producer known for his shaping the viral comedy videos of sketch group Almost Friday, is helming an R-r…

George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking ‘Easier’ and ‘There’s Nothing You Can Do About It,’ Criticizes Hollywood for Giving Fans Too Much Power

George Lucas has a bone to pick with Hollywood when it comes to focus groups and test screenings. The “Star Wars” creator, who walked away …

MLB All-Star Game 2026 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the National League vs. American League Online

As we head into the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season, teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the leagu…

Lily Allen Drops Most Arena Dates on U.S. Tour in Favor of Theater and Amphitheater Shows

Lily Allen’s “West End Girl” tour was one of the year’s most acclaimed pop outings when it played U.S. theaters earlier this year, but ther…

Blue Beetle Returns: Xolo Maridueña to Reprise Superhero in ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’

The Blue Beetle is back! Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his Blue Beetle role in the “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” The film, curren…

Blue Beetle Returns: Xolo Maridueña to Reprise Superhero in ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’

Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his Blue Beetle role in the “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” The film, currently in production, will b…

How Strong Is the Democratic State AGs’ Lawsuit Aiming to Block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Takeover?

A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is suing to block Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery — arguing the tr…

Not a Done Deal: How and Why 12 Blue States are Fighting the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Are blockbuster films a separate market? Or are they interchangeable with other forms of entertainment? The $111 billion Paramount-Warner B…

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Starts Filming With First Set Footage of Andy Serkis Reviving Iconic Character

Production has officially begun on “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” with Warner Bros. releasing the first footage of Andy Serk…

‘Far Cry’ FX Series Casts Steve Buscemi

The “Far Cry” TV series is building out its cast with the addition of Steve Buscemi. Variety has learned that Buscemi will star in the seri…

WGA Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Alleging Writers Will Be Paid Less and Have Fewer Opportunities if Deal Goes Through

The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East have filed suit to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion tak…