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April 9, 2026
How Movement Coach Julia Crockett Became Hollywood’s Secret Weapon for Transforming on Screen
“Just feel like a messy puppy,” Julia Crockett instructs me, her eyes beaming with enthusiasm as if she’s already part-way to embodying one herself. “Just be a sloppy puppy,” she excitedly repeats....
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April 9, 2026
Simu Liu, Tramell Tillman and More to Perform in Symphony Space and Waterwell’s ‘Stories From the City of Immigrants’
Simu Liu, Sepideh Moafi and Tramell Tillman are among the actors set to perform in “Stories from the City of Immigrants,” an evening that will feature stories that illuminate the role immigrants pl...
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April 9, 2026
L.A. Olympics Chief Casey Wasserman ‘Deserves Our Support,’ Says Power Lawyer Patricia L. Glaser at Variety’s Power of Law Event
Entertainment industry leaders including “The Housemaid” director Paul Feig and leading attorney Patricia L. Glaser headlined Variety’s Power of Law breakfast on Wednesday. Presented by City Nation...
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April 8, 2026
How a 16-Year-Old Chess Player Recruited Keanu Reeves to Executive Produce Her Documentary ‘Madwoman’s Game’ (EXCLUSIVE)
When Bianca Mitchell-Avila was 16 years old, she first had the idea for the documentary that became “Madwomen’s Game.” The premise was simple: it would highlight and empower the real-life women con...
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April 8, 2026
Arne Olsen, Screenwriter of ‘Cop and a Half,’ ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,’ Dies at 64
Arne Olsen, the screenwriter of “Cop and a Half” and “Might Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie,” died from complications related to cancer on Saturday in Vancouver, B.C. He was 64. Since his first ...
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April 7, 2026
‘The Invite’ Trailer: Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde Meet Their Swinging Neighbors Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz in A24 Sundance Hit
A24 has released the first trailer for “The Invite,” the Olivia Wilde-directed film starring Wilde, Seth Rogan, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. The film is set for a limited theatrical release by ...
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April 6, 2026
Artemis II Astronauts Watched ‘Project Hail Mary’ in Quarantine Before Blasting Off to Space on Moon Mission: ‘That Was a Real Treat’
Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen is giving Amazon MGM’s “Project Hail Mary” two thumbs up. Hansen, along with fellow Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, got to ...
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April 6, 2026
‘Code of Silence,’ ‘Pulse’ and More Honored by Ruderman Family Foundation for Portrayals of Characters With Disabilities
Crime drama series “Code of Silence” and Netflix medical drama “Pulse” are among the five productions that will receive the Ruderman Family Foundation’s Seal of Authentic Representation recognizing...
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April 6, 2026
‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’: Ashley Iaconetti On Her Return to Reality TV and Why Taylor Frankie Paul Should Never Have Been the ‘Bachelorette’
Ever since “The Bachelor” alum Ashley Iaconetti was announced as one of the seven women anchoring Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” fans of the long-running ABC franchise — which featu...
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April 3, 2026
‘Fantasy Life’s’ Matthew Shear on His Directorial Debut and Drawing on His Experience as a New York City Manny
Matthew Shear’s “Fantasy Life” is, for all intents and purposes, his first real screenplay. “I had dabbled,” Shear says. “[But] I’d never completed anything.” So it’s all the more impressive that ...
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April 3, 2026
Chuck Norris’ Family Slams AI Videos About His Death: ‘False and Misleading Information’
Following Chuck Norris’ death in March, fake, AI-generated posts about the actor began flooding the internet. Now, the action star’s family is asking fans not to share — or believe — any of the con...
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April 3, 2026
Glorify Partners with Great American Media on Faith-Focused Content Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Glorify and Great American Media have partnered to bring more faith-focused content into the world. The Christian devotional app and entertainment network have set a multi-project slate of content ...
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April 2, 2026
Glenn Close to Be Honored With Hand and Footprint Ceremony During TCM Classic Film Festival
Legendary actor Glenn Close is set to be immortalized outside will the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood with a hand and footprint ceremony. The ceremony will take place on May 1 as part of the 2026...
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April 2, 2026
‘Gachiakuta’ and ‘The Rose of Versailles’ Among 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Award Nominees
“Gachiakuta,” “The Rose of Versailles” and “The Summer Hikaru Died” are among the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 nominees. The largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation, the win...
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April 1, 2026
Starz Sets Premiere for Period Drama ‘Amadeus,’ Starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany (TV News Roundup)
Starz has announced that “Amadeus,” its new adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s 1979 play of the same name (which also inspired the Oscar-winning film), will premiere on May 8. New episodes will be avail...
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April 1, 2026
Screenplay Development Incubator Palmtrees Partners With Neon (EXCLUSIVE)
Palmtrees, a screenplay incubator, has established a development partnership with Neon, the indie studio behind “Anora” and “Parasite.” Eight to 10 writers from regions including Africa, the Middle...
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April 1, 2026
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the Nintendo Sequel?
It’s time to leave the Mushroom Kingdom behind. Illumination and Nintendo’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” opening in theaters April 1, sends Mario and Luigi on their biggest adventure yet — into ...
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March 31, 2026
Christopher North, Founding Ambrosia Keyboardist, Dies at 75
Christopher North, the founding keyboardist of 1970s rock band Ambrosia, has died. He was 75. The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by the official Ambrosia account. “Fans ...
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March 30, 2026
Todd Milliner and Paul Velten Launch Cause-First Marketing Agency Summer98; Unveil ‘Kevin Smith Talks Filmmaking With Dogs’ as Debut Ad Campaign (EXCLUSIVE)
More than 25 years ago, Todd Milliner and Paul Velten met as aspiring actors in Chicago. Now, with two decades of industry experience under their belts, the duo is formally reuniting to launch thei...
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March 28, 2026
Barry Caldwell, ‘Animaniacs’ and ‘Osmosis Jones’ Animator, Dies at 68
Barry Caldwell, the animator and director behind the cartoon series “Animaniacs” and the film “Osmosis Jones,” has died. He was 68. The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared b...
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March 27, 2026
James Tolkan, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ Actor, Dies at 94
James Tolkan, best known for roles in “Top Gun” and the “Back to the Future” franchise, died on Thursday in Saranac Lake, N.Y. He was 94. News of Tolkan’s death was announced by Michael Klastorin,...
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March 27, 2026
Ed Bernard, ‘Police Woman’ and ‘The White Shadow’ Actor, Dies at 86
Ed Bernard, an actor best known for roles on the TV series “Police Woman” and “The White Shadow,” died on Jan. 23 in Northridge, Calif. He was 86. News of Bernard’s death was confirmed by his son,...
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March 25, 2026
‘World of Warcraft’ Concert Series Sets Anniversary Tour (Gaming News Roundup)
The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music” will...
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March 24, 2026
Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga — Yes, Teresa and Melissa! — to Return for ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 15
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” mainstays Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga will lead the series’ forthcoming 15th season as returning cast members, Bravo announced Tuesday. Add...
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March 23, 2026
Academy Names 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Recipients – Film News in Brief
The Academy has announced this year’s recipients of the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. The 2025-2026 fellow class consists of Lynn McKee, Katla Sólnes, Leo Aguirre, Omar Al Dakheel, Elie El ...
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March 20, 2026
Why Networks Are Going All In on Companion Podcasts for ‘The Pitt,’ ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and More: ‘The Story Doesn’t End When the Credits Roll’
What do “Love Story,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” and “The Pitt” have in common? All offer companion podcasts providing exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes looks and episode breakdown...
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March 20, 2026
‘Marty Supreme’ Sets HBO Max Release Date After Getting 9 Oscar Nominations
Get ready to dream big: “Marty Supreme” will be available to stream on HBO Max on April 24. Released on Dec. 25, A24’s “Marty Supreme” follows the bold, fast-talking Marty Mauser on his haywire p...
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March 19, 2026
‘Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together’ Renewed for Season 2 at Peacock
Peacock has renewed “Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together” for a second season. Production will begin this month, and the new season is set to air later this year. The news comes following the fir...
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March 18, 2026
‘American Gladiators’ Sets Prime Video Release Date, Drops Key Art
The first season of Prime Video’s rebooted “American Gladiators” will premiere on April 17. The first three episodes of the competition series will be exclusively available on the streamer, follow...
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March 18, 2026
Takeaways From Variety’s True Crime Summit at SXSW 2026 With Natalie Morales, MrBallen and More
The cultural obsession with stories of real-life stories of mystery, justice and deception was spotlighted at Variety’s True Crime Summit presented by Investigation Discovery at SXSW on Friday. Th...
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