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April 9, 2026
Ian McKellen ‘Fell in Love With’ Johnny Depp on ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ Set: ‘He’s in Spankingly Good Form’
Sir Ian McKellen says he “fell in love with” Johnny Depp after working together on “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.” “He’s in spankingly good form,” McKellen told Variety on Wednesday evening at “The ...
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March 25, 2026
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Stars on Season 2 Premiere and Kingpin’s ICE Parallels: ‘Hopefully This Is a Wake-Up Call’ to ‘Fight the Oppression’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 premiere of “Daredevil: Born Again,” now streaming on Disney+. “Daredevil: Born Again” is back a year after it was resurrected by Disn...
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March 6, 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal on Casting Family in ‘The Bride!’ and Having Godmother Jamie Lee Curtis Champion the Film
Maggie Gyllenhaal cast several familiar faces in “The Bride,” her punk horror reimagining of the 1935 classic “Bride of Frankenstein.” The film features her husband, Peter Sarsgaard, and her broth...
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March 4, 2026
Variety’s 10 Creators to Watch Spotlights the New Class of Online Talent
For most of the 120 years that Variety has covered the entertainment industry, creatives followed a tried and true script to gain the attention of Hollywood’s gatekeepers by cutting their teeth on ...
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February 13, 2026
‘Love Story’ Creator Defends Not Consulting the Kennedy Family: ‘It Allows You to Be a Lot More Objective’
“Love Story” showrunner Connor Hines is defending the decision not to consult the Kennedy family for the latest installment of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, which explores the marriage of John F....
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February 12, 2026
Kevin James on His ‘Solo Mio’ Super Bowl Stunt, Staying Apolitical and Wanting ‘Grown Ups 3’ Whether ‘It’s Streaming or in Theaters’
“Kevin James looking miserable at the Super Bowl.” As the jumbotron at Levi’s Stadium cycled through its parade of celebrity guests, the camera landed on one unmistakably pouty face. There sat a fr...
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January 28, 2026
Giancarlo Esposito Says It’s ‘Time for a Revolution’ as Trump’s White House Fuels a ‘Feeling of Civil War in the Streets’
Giancarlo Esposito says it’s “time for a revolution” in the U.S. as political tensions rise with the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. “This is time for a revolution — and they don’t even know ...
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January 27, 2026
Protesters Rally Against ICE as Political Climate Intensifies at Sundance: ‘Shoot Films, Not People’
Hundreds of protesters marched down Main Street in Park City on Monday during the Sundance Film Festival, chanting anti-ICE slogans and calling for accountability following the fatal shooting of Al...
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January 26, 2026
Will Poulter and Noah Centineo Drug Recovery Drama ‘Union County’ Lands Extended Sundance Standing Ovation
Park City had another crowd-pleasing premiere with Adam Meeks’ “Union County,” which earned a lengthy standing ovation at its Sunday screening at the Eccles Theater. The drama, which stars Will Pou...
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January 24, 2026
Olivia Wilde Says Sex in Movies Hasn’t Been ‘Realistic’ for a ‘Long Time’ and Gen Z Doesn’t ‘Want to See Inauthenticity Anymore’ in Sex Scenes
Olivia Wilde says Gen Z wants to see less sex in movies and TV because they “don’t want to see inauthenticity anymore.” According to a study from UCLA, nearly half of Gen Z (48.4%) believe there’s ...
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January 23, 2026
Patrick Schwarzenegger Says Being ‘A Man of Faith’ and Praying With His Wife Helps Him Navigate Hollywood Challenges
Patrick Schwarzenegger says being “a man of faith” has helped him navigate the challenges of building a career in Hollywood. “I’m here on this earth for a greater purpose and greater meaning than j...
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January 21, 2026
Chris Pratt Says Panic About AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Is ‘All Bulls—‘: ‘I Don’t Know Who This Bitch Is’
Chris Pratt told Variety Tuesday night at the New York premiere of “Mercy” that he doesn’t “feel like someone’s gonna replace me” with AI. He added that the panic surrounding synthetic AI performer...
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