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May 15, 2026
Top Limited Series Writers on Adapting Novels and Finding the Right Stars to Play Presidents, Serial Killers and Real-Life Lovers
The writers and creators behind some of TV’s biggest limited series took to the stage at Variety’s Night in the Writers Room on May 7 to give audiences a glimpse into their production processes and...
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May 15, 2026
Terrence Howard-Led ‘A Good Hand Wasted’ to Release on New Streaming Platform Turnstr+
“A Good Hand Wasted,” an upcoming original film starring Terrence Howard, will be released Nov. 6 on Turnstr+, a new streaming platform. Described as a psychological thriller, the official descript...
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May 15, 2026
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac on ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Season 5, Earning the ‘Community’s Trust’ and Staying Out Of ‘Football Decisions’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the two episode-premiere of Season 5 of “Welcome to Wrexham.” Wrexham AFC’s path towards the Premier League has been lined with victories, and one o...
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May 14, 2026
Claudine Longet, Singer and Actor Who Shot Olympian Spider Sabich, Dies at 84
Claudine Longet, the French singer and actress who underwent a 1976 trial after she shot and killed her boyfriend, Olympic skier Spider Sabich, has died, according to the Telegram. She was 84. Long...
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May 14, 2026
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s ‘Family Movie’ to Open 2026 Bentonville Film Festival, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ to Close
BFFoundation has announced the 2026 Bentonville Film Festival’s lineup of in-person premieres. The festival will be held June 15-21 in Bentonville, Arkansas, and will showcase a range of narrative,...
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May 13, 2026
‘Love Story’ Team on Re-Creating JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Emotional Wedding and Everyone Crying After the First Take
How do you recreate one of the most famous nuptials in modern American history? The team behind Episode 6 of “Love Story” — aptly titled “The Wedding” after JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s church ce...
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May 12, 2026
Eight Feature Films from Cannes and Sundance Alumni Selected for Inside Out Toronto’s International LGBTQ Finance Forum
Inside Out, the producer of Canada’s queer-focused 2SLGBTQ+ film festival, has selected eight projects for its 10th International Film Financing Forum, held in Toronto May 28-29. Presented by Netfl...
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May 12, 2026
Guillermo Del Toro Lectures, Marilyn Monroe Screening Series and VistaVision Prints Join Academy Museum’s Summer Programming Slate – Film News in Brief
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced its 2026 summer programs, which will include appearances by special guests such as Guillermo Del Toro, Bill Duke, Guy Maddin, Michael Mann and mo...
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May 11, 2026
Jennifer Harmon, ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘How to Survive a Marriage’ Actress, Dies at 82
Jennifer Harmon, the lead actress of the NBC soap opera “How to Survive a Marriage,” who also appeared on “One Live to Live,” died May 9 in New York City. She was 82. Harmon originally began her ca...
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May 10, 2026
Supriya Ganesh Says the Online Reaction After Leaving ‘The Pitt’ Was ‘So Surreal’: ‘Gotta Put the Phone Down and Go Outside’
Supriya Ganesh opened up about their exit from HBO’s hit drama series “The Pitt” during a conversation with Variety at the Gold Gala red carpet on Saturday. “I tried to take a step away, because it...
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May 10, 2026
‘Princess Diaries 3’ Director Says Fans ‘Can Look Forward to a Lot of Fun Returns’ From the Original Cast: ‘We Just Want to Make the Story Right’
After reprising Andy Sachs in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Anne Hathaway will soon bring another one of her iconic characters, Mia Thermopolis, to the big screen. Adele Lim, who is set to direct “Pri...
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May 9, 2026
‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Producers Made a Real OnlyFans Account for Research: ‘We Didn’t Want to Judge Margo’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details from Episode 6 of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” now streaming on Apple TV. Margo’s got an OnlyFans account — and that was always the plan. While the titula...
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May 8, 2026
‘Best Medicine’ and ‘Ted’ Teams Talk Adapting British Comedy and How ‘Underneath All the Absurdity, There’s a Message’ at FYC TV Fest
The constantly adapting, yet evergreen, genre of comedy was spotlighted at the Variety FYC TV Fest on May 6. The creative teams behind Fox’s “Best Medicine,” which follows a surgeon who leaves his ...
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May 7, 2026
IATSE Goes on Strike Against ‘CoComelon: The Melon Patch’ Children’s Series
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has gone on strike against the second season of the YouTube children’s series, “CoComelon: The Melon Patch,” as the crew says they h...
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May 5, 2026
Matthew Perry’s Personal Items Up for Auction, Including ‘Friends’ Scripts
Personal items from the estate of late “Friends” star Matthew Perry are headed to auction next month in partnership with his non-profit foundation, which aims to reduce the stigma around addiction....
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May 5, 2026
Audrey Beth Davis, Longtime Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 82
Audrey Beth Davis, a retired longtime entertainment publicist, died of natural causes on May 1 in Pennsylvania. She was 82. Davis was born on October 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y. and graduated from ...
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May 5, 2026
‘Tony’ Trailer: Anthony Bourdain Biopic From A24 Stars Dominic Sessa as the Iconic Chef in His Younger Years
A24 has released the first trailer for the upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony,” starring “The Holdovers” breakout Dominic Sessa in the starring role. The film is set in 1976, when a young Bourd...
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May 5, 2026
Blake Lively Stuns on Met Gala Carpet Hours After Settling Justin Baldoni Lawsuit
Blake Lively made an appearance at the Met Gala on Monday night, after news of her settlement with Justin Baldoni went live earlier in the day. Lively walked the carpet at the starry New York event...
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May 5, 2026
‘Heated Rivalry’ Duo and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Attend First Met Gala With Bold Fashion — See Hudson Williams, EJAE, Connor Storrie and Audrey Nuna
Fashion’s biggest night is here as the Met Gala kicks off in New York City. Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event ...
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May 4, 2026
Heidi Klum Shocks at 2026 Met Gala With Custom Made ‘Living Sculpture’ Ensemble
Supermodel and television host Heidi Klum is one of many to pay homage to the art world at the 2026 MET Gala. Klum took to the steps on Monday night in a custom look by designer Mike Marino, inspir...
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May 4, 2026
Barack Obama on Speaking Out Against Trump and That Racist AI Ape Video: ‘I’d Never Talk About Somebody’s Family in That Way’
In a recent interview with the New Yorker, Barack Obama explained his reaction after an AI video was posted to Donald Trump‘s Truth Social account in February that depicted the former president and...
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May 3, 2026
Kenneth Branagh Says He ‘Would Love’ To Direct Another ‘Thor’ Film: ‘I’d Always Wanted to Do More and Indeed Had a Couple of Ideas’
Kenneth Branagh, the director behind the 2011 Marvel film “Thor,” says he’d be open to returning to the world of superheroes. Branagh told Business Insider, “Part of me would love to finish my rela...
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May 3, 2026
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Hired a Human Artist to Create the Film’s AI-Generated Meme: ‘It Was Nothing But Fun’
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” is getting some appreciation over director David Frankel’s decision to choose a human artist over AI. The anticipated sequel kicks off with Runway Magazine in hot water ...
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May 1, 2026
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announce 2026 Shortlisted Finalists
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2026 edition, which spans the categories of fiction, non-fiction, animation, student, and future format. The chosen filmmakers ...
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April 30, 2026
Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen is ‘Thrilled’ with Jamie Dornan’s Aragorn Recasting in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
Director Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen has no hard feelings towards Jamie Dornan after Dornan took over the role of Aragorn for the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis appe...
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April 30, 2026
‘Off Campus’ Season 2 Adds Phillipa Soo, India Fowler to Cast
Two weeks before “Off Campus” premieres on Prime Video, the college romance series has announced two new cast additions for Season 2. India Fowler (“Fear Street: Prom Queen”) will appear in the ser...
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April 30, 2026
‘Resident Evil’ Trailer: Zombie Video Game Movie Gets Horrifying New Take by ‘Weapons’ Director Zach Cregger
Sony has released the trailer for the upcoming horror film “Resident Evil.” Based on Capcom’s hugely popular horror video games, “Resident Evil” is co-written by Shay Hatten and “Weapons” helmer Za...
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April 29, 2026
Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Using AI to Resurrect Him for New Movie: ‘We Have to Contend With This Technology One Way or the Other’
Val Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, is defending the late actor’s AI-generated appearance in the upcoming indie film “As Deep as the Grave.” Kilmer’s image and likeness were recreated using gen...
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April 29, 2026
‘One Night Only’ Trailer: Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro’s Rom-Com Is Set on the One Night a Year Single People Can Legally Have Sex
Universal Pictures has released the trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy “One Night Only,” starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. The film is directed by “Anyone but You” helmer Will Gluck....
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April 28, 2026
‘Dances With Wolves’ Star Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexual Assault
“Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse been sentenced to life in prison by a Nebraska judge for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, according to the Associated Press. A jury ha...
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