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July 14, 2026
‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson in Talks to Lead Splashy Netflix Action Movie ‘Maelstrom’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A hot action movie package is coming together at Netflix, multiple sources told Variety, one roughly 33 years in the making. “Reacher” and “War Machine” star Alan Ritchson is in negotiations to to...
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July 14, 2026
Carey Mulligan Joins Billie Eilish in ‘The Bell Jar’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Fresh off her Emmy nomination for the second season of “Beef,” Carey Mulligan has joined the cast of Focus Features’ “The Bell Jar.” The project will mark the film acting debut of global pop star B...
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July 2, 2026
Taylor Swift Wedding Frenzy: The Power Guest List, the NDAs and A-List Panic Over Lack of Details
To attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, do you need to know the bride and groom all too well? That’s the big question this week as fans, media and social sets in New York, L.A. and Nashv...
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June 22, 2026
‘The Invite’ Screenwriters Rashida Jones and Will McCormack on Fighting for Marriage, Esther Perel’s Advice and Their Take on ‘Tom and Jerry’
Every good party starts with expert hosts. This weekend, audiences will receive “The Invite,” Olivia Wilde’s couples dramedy, which revived a sleepy Sundance in January thanks to a riveting four-ha...
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June 18, 2026
Chris Pratt to Star in America 250 Comedy Shorts Series With Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin; U.S. Government Funding Project From ATTN: (EXCLUSIVE)
Chris Pratt is saddling up for an unlikely buddy comedy: a series of comedy shorts focused on American history, co-starring presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. The series comes from digita...
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June 17, 2026
Producers United Boosts Legal Muscle With Entertainment Litigator Bonnie Eskenazi, Labor Pro Allyson L. Belovin (EXCLUSIVE)
Producers United, the advocacy group dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of “career producers” in film and television, has added some significant legal muscle to its bench. Entertainme...
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June 15, 2026
Noah Hawley’s 26 Keys Names Mia Ammer as EVP of Marketing and Public Relations (EXCLUSIVE)
“Fargo” and “Alien: Earth” creator Noah Hawley’s production company 26 Keys has named industry veteran Mia Ammer to a top strategic role. Ammer, who has worked expansively across the Hollywood stud...
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June 9, 2026
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 Sun Valley – Allen & Co.’s annual leadership retreat for media and tech ...
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May 21, 2026
CAA Gathers Top Filmmakers, Studio Execs for Cannes Symposium on the Future of Film With Finch & Partners
Saturday mornings at the Cannes Film Festival are usually reserved for oceanside brunch, shopping the Rue d’Antibes or (for some Hollywood types) finally getting home from Friday night’s parties. C...
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May 21, 2026
‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot Distributor Row K in Talks to Partner With Neon Label Decal on Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
“Cliffhanger,” a reimagining of the Sylvester Stallone climbing thriller starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, is shoring up a new strategy for its summer theatrical release, multiple insiders to...
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May 21, 2026
Julianne Moore to Lead Mother-Daughter Comedy Film From Netflix, Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground (EXCLUSIVE)
After a string of dramatic roles, Oscar winner Julianne Moore is walking toward the light as executive producer and star of a new Netflix comedy film. The untitled project hails from Higher Ground,...
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May 20, 2026
Jordan Firstman on A24’s $17 Million ‘Club Kid’ Deal and Going From ‘Punching Bag’ to Cannes Sensation: ‘It’s Been the Best Week of My Life’
Jordan Firstman is having the run of his career at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. While he’s awestruck at the success of his directorial debut “Club Kid” — a festival selection that commanded a...
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May 16, 2026
Jordan Firstman’s ‘Club Kid’ Sparks Studio Bidding War at Cannes With High 7-Figure Offers (EXCLUSIVE)
The high from Jordan Firstman’s Cannes player “Club Kid” has carried over to the sales market, as the filmmaker’s directorial debut has sparked a bidding war. After glowing reviews from Firstman’s ...
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May 14, 2026
Graydon Carter and Harrison Vail Launch Par Avion Pictures, Set Film and Series Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Famed magazine editor Graydon Carter has launched the full-scale production company Par Avion Pictures, in partnership with writer and former Vanity Fair and Air Mail editor Harrison Vail. Emmy and...
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May 13, 2026
Marion Cotillard on Choosing Family Over Hollywood, ‘Contagion’ in the Time of Hantavirus and Brutal Cannes Premiere ‘Karma’
There are 12 rules of karma in eastern philosophy. In Hollywood, there’s an unofficial 13th: Marion Cotillard will inevitably return to the Cannes Film Festival. The Oscar-winning actress hits the...
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May 8, 2026
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Salaries: How Meryl Streep Landed a $12.5 Million Payday With Big Bonuses – and Shared the Wealth with Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt (EXCLUSIVE)
The women of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” are clacking their stilettos all the way to the bank. As the sequel to the iconic fashion film continues to rake in cash across the globe — $300 million in b...
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May 6, 2026
New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie in the Works With ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director
Director Matt Shakman is bouncing from Marvel’s sacred timeline to “The Planet of the Apes,” as the director will shepherd a new film in the sci-fi franchise for 20th Century Studios. Shakman helm...
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May 5, 2026
‘Apex,’ ‘Man on Fire’ Top Netflix Global Charts; Peter Chernin’s North Road First Indie Studio to Claim No. 1 Film and Series on Streamer
Peter Chernin is churning out the hits. The former News Corp. chairman and veteran Hollywood producer notched an impressive record this week, as his North Road Company and its portfolio divisions p...
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May 3, 2026
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Screenwriter Spills All: Miranda Priestly’s Evolution, a Villainous Lady Gaga and the Bezos Connection
Trench coats, the perfect pair of jeans, a leather motorcycle jacket, a strand of pearls. In fashion, the most versatile items become the most iconic. The same goes for screenwriting. The magic tri...
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April 29, 2026
Renny Harlin’s Life in Movies: ‘Deep Water’ Director On His Lost Spielberg Film, Michael Douglas Ghosting Him and Blazing Trails for Female Action Heroes
The Polo Lounge is packed during lunchtime in late March. A boys’ club of agents chomp artisanal breadsticks, and about 15 ladies lunching after a corporate award ceremony gab into the void of a tw...
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April 23, 2026
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Roasts Jeff and Lauren Bezos as Power Couple Bankrolls Met Gala
[SPOILER ALERT: This article contains mild spoilers for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”]“The Devil Wears Prada” was groundbreaking in numerous ways when it first hit movie theaters 20 years ago – namely...
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April 21, 2026
‘Obsession’ Filmmaker Curry Barker to Direct ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Reimagining at A24 (EXCLUSIVE)
Upstart filmmaker Curry Barker continues his mainstream Hollywood takeover with a big new gig: director on A24’s anticipated film reboot of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Variety has learned exclus...
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April 21, 2026
’90s Slasher ‘213 Bones’ Sells U.S. Rights to The Horror Collective; Studio Dome to Launch Global Sales at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie genre distributor The Horror Collective has acquired worldwide rights to “213 Bones,” the well-received throwback slasher steeped in ’90s nostalgia. The label is owned by Shaked Berenson’s St...
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April 20, 2026
Sean Baker Scores Massive Payday for ‘Anora’ Follow-Up at Warner Bros. Label Clockwork: Inside the Deal for “Ti Amo!” (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar winner Sean Baker has found an unexpected way to inspire future generations of independent filmmakers — at the bank. The auteur has secured the first big payday of his career for his follow-...
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April 20, 2026
Channing Tatum’s Free Association Live, Producer of ‘Magic Mike Live’ Show, Sets $45 Million Capital Raise (EXCLUSIVE)
Finally, an answer to one of life’s great questions: can $45 million fit in the waistband of a man’s G-string? That would be a yes, as Channing Tatum’s experiential business Free Association Live h...
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