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NBA Houses Around the World Aim to Put Global Spotlight on League’s Finals
As basketball fans from around the world check out the NBA Finals, the league is trying to get them out of their own hou...
Joan Cusack Walks First Movie Premiere Red Carpets in 11 Years and Says She Stopped Acting for 6 Years Because It’s ‘Priceless’ Being a ‘Normal Person...
Joan Cusack made a rare red carpet appearance Tuesday night at the premiere of “Toy Story 5″ at the Dolby Theatre in Hol...
I Saw ‘Hell Grind,’ the AI Film From Cannes. The Plot Is Nonsensical, but the Visuals Were Shockingly Realistic
Some facets of a trip to see an AI-generated movie mimic seeing a regular one. You’re seated in a theater, one thankfull...
Rodrigo Teixeira, Producer of ‘Paper Tiger,’ Boards Sci-Fi Drama ‘Bodies of Summer’ From Berlin Winner Iván Fund (EXCLUSIVE)
Rodrigo Teixeira’s Brazil-based RT Features, producer of 2025 Oscar winner “I’m Still Here” and James Gray’s 2026 Cannes...
EU Kicks Off Probe of Paramount’s $24 Billion in Middle Eastern Funding for Warner Bros. Deal
The European Union’s regulatory arm is investigating Paramount Skydance’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery megamerger ove...
‘The Social Reckoning’ Trailer: Jeremy Strong Is Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Sequel
Sixteen years after “The Social Network” chronicled the rise of Facebook, audiences are getting their first look at its ...
Miriam Margolyes to Receive Raindance Icon Award, Reveals Feature Plans for Oscar-Nominated Short ‘A Friend of Dorothy’: ‘There Is Room to Expand’ (EX...
British actress Miriam Margolyes will receive this year’s Raindance Icon Award at the Raindance Film Festival, taking pl...
Andy Cohen Reveals Jennifer Lawrence ‘Provided Crucial Information’ to Track Down ‘Summer House’ Reunion Leaker: ‘Her Online Sleuthing Helped Solve Th...
Jennifer Lawrence: full-time actress, part-time detective. Andy Cohen revealed on “Watch What Happens Live” on Tuesday n...
‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Not Going Forward This Year at BBC as Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf Exit Series
The BBC is no longer going ahead with a “Doctor Who” Christmas special this year as planned and is seeking new productio...
Jimmy Kimmel Rents Spencer Pratt a U-Haul After He Loses L.A. Mayoral Race: ‘We Are So, So Sorry to See You Go’
Jimmy Kimmel is making sure Spencer Pratt keeps his promise to move out of Los Angeles after losing the mayoral race. Du...
Bharathiraja, Pioneer of Tamil Rural Cinema, Dies at 84
Bharathiraja, the Indian filmmaker whose rural dramas reshaped Tamil cinema across nearly five decades, died on Wednesda...
‘Desi Bling’ Producer on Why the Netflix Reality Show, About Ultra-Wealthy Indian Expats in Dubai, Is Such a Hit: People ‘Like to See Their Dreams on ...
Netflix reality docusoap “Desi Bling,” which delves into the glossy lives of ultra-wealthy Indian expats living in Dubai...
‘Compartment No. 6’ Director Juho Kuosmanen Adds Magnus Millang, Paprika Steen to Cast of Bittersweet Comedy ‘Dream Come True’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Juho Kuosmanen, the director of Cannes prizewinner “Compartment No. 6,” has completed casting on feature film “Dream Com...
Bill Cody, Grand Ole Opry Announcer and Revered WSM Country Radio Personality, Dies at 67
Bill Cody, one of the nation’s most revered country radio personalities from his decades-long roles as an announcer for ...
Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ AI Remaster, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ Sequel Lead Eros Innovation’s 15-Production, $355 Million U.K. Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Eros Innovation has unveiled a £265 million ($355.2 million) commitment to the U.K., anchoring a 15-production slate tha...
‘Toy Story 5’ First Reactions Praise Pixar’s Sequel as a ‘Deeply Profound’ and ‘Moving’ Film That ‘Ranks Right Alongside’ the Original
“Toy Story 5” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, and it appears Pixar’s long-running animated franc...
Tom Hanks Says Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Was Kept ‘Top Secret’ From the Cast Until Release Day
Even Tom Hanks didn’t know that Taylor Swift recorded an original song for “Toy Story 5” until hours before it dropped. ...
Directors Guild of America Reaches Four-Year Deal With Major Studios
The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, wrapping up this year’s ro...
Taylor Swift Attends ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Swift di...
Art Directors Guild Slams Martin Scorsese for AI Partnership: ‘Turning His Back on the Human Artists’
The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership ...
Carl Radke Sounds Off on the ‘Summer House’ Reunion and West Wilson: ‘He Got High on His Own Supply’
Carl Radke wants you to know that he’s doing just fine. I’m seated across from the Bravolebrity at Soft Bar, his modish ...
Nick Reiner Seeks Release of Trust Funds to Pay for Legal Defense in Parents’ Murders
Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has petitioned a Los Angeles probate court for release of trust funds in ord...
Persimmon Acquires Mystery Film ‘Death on the Brandywine,’ Starring Kate Burton – Film News in Brief
Independent distribution company Persimmon has acquired distribution rights for the U.S. and several international terri...
‘Late Late Show’ Host Craig Ferguson Is ‘Glad’ He Ended His Show Before Trump Became President
Craig Ferguson, the former host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” recently told “Obsessed: The Podcast” that he was glad he ...
‘Toy Story 5’ Goes All In on Merch: From Lego and Funko to Away Luggage and Pandora Jewelry
For a movie about toys coming to life, it’s no surprise that “Toy Story 5” has inspired a blockbuster-worthy merch rollo...
‘Adults’ Season 2 Sets Release Date, Guest Stars Include Jake Shane and Gaten Matarazzo
FX’s “Adults” officially has a Season 2 premiere date. The entire eight-episode season will be released on Aug. 27 all a...
Sun Valley 2026: David Ellison, Bari Weiss, Disney’s Josh D’Amaro, Jeff Bezos and More Make the List (EXCLUSIVE)
No room this summer on David Geffen’s mega-yacht, Rising Sun? Oligarchs and moguls needn’t worry, there’s always July in...
Music Industry Moves:͏ Interpol Signs With Partisan Records; Universal Music Publishing Unveils New Logo
Long-running New York City band Interpol have announced their first album in four years, “This Mirror Weighs a Ton,” whi...
William Hasley, Screenwriter Who Co-Wrote Book With Caitlyn Jenner, Dies on Hollywood Hiking Trail
William Hasley, a writer who worked on TV series including “The Smurfs” and co-wrote an inspirational book with Caitlyn ...
Jack White Quietly Reveals New Album, ‘Frozen Charlotte,’ Via Webstore Presale
Jack White has a followup album to the acclaimed “No Name” coming this summer, titled “Frozen Chocolate”… and it’s alrea...
‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Thrills Netflix With 17 Million Views in 5 Days
Netflix’s “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” a docuseries that revisits the King of Pop’s 2005 trial, debuted at the top of...
‘Love on the Spectrum’ Submits Cast Member Tyler White’s Original Song ‘Sounds Pretty Good to Me’ for Emmy Consideration (EXCLUSIVE)
There’s love in the air in the Emmy race for original song. Variety has exclusively confirmed that “Sounds Pretty Good t...
Paramount CEO Ellison Tells Lesley Stahl ’60 Minutes’ Will Have Editorial Independence
Paramount CEO David Ellison recently vowed to “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl that the newsmagazine would have “...
DoorDash May Become the Entertainment Industry’s Most Reliable Late-Night Resource
As DoorDash continues to broaden its non-restaurant delivery business, the platform’s growing roster of grocery, pharmac...
‘The Last Day’ Review: Alicia Vikander Is Another Modern-Day Mrs. Dalloway in Rachel Rose’s Skilled, Subtle Mood Piece
It’s the Fourth of July in “The Last Day,” and the weather is playing ball: the kind of soft, slouchy summer heat made f...
L.A. Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Is Building Bridges for Brands and Fans
Shohei Ohtani has broken records in baseball with his versatility as a power hitter and as a pitcher. The Japanese super...
Netflix’s ‘Lupin’ Part 4 Sets October Release Date (TV News Roundup)
The French Netflix series “Lupin” will return for Part 4 on Oct. 23. Omar Sy will reprise his role as the gentleman thie...
Natalie Portman, Justine Triet and Jacques Audiard Defend Boycotted Israeli Director Nadav Lapid: ‘We are Witnessing the Proliferation of Tactics of I...
Natalie Portman, Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Alice Diop (“Saint Omer”), Arthu...
Argentina’s Sebastián De Caro Sets Spin-Off of Joe Begos’ Horror Pic ‘Jimmy and Stiggs,’ Released by Eli Roth’s The Horror Section (EXCLUSIVE)
The Argentine spin-off rights to “Jimmy and Stiggs” – the neon-drenched, practical-effects-laden alien horror film writt...
What Did This Year’s Biggest Stars Do Before the Tonys? Sip Whisky at This VIP Speakeasy
As any diehard Broadway fan knows, the most storied party of Tonys night doesn’t occur until 1 a.m at The Carlyle Hotel....
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