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July 16, 2026
Green Lantern Is Cool Again: DC Writer Tom King on Making HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ After Fighting Terrorists as a CIA Officer
If comic book author Tom King has a superpower, it’s that everything he writes turns to gold. Marvel and DC have each adapted one of his comics, resulting in 2021’s “WandaVision” and 2026’s “Superg...
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July 15, 2026
‘Don’t Move’: How ‘Impractical Jokers’ Star James Murray Got His Giant Spider Horror Movie Made, Plus See Trailer Debut
Audiences are most familiar with James Murray from his 15 years as one of the stars of “Impractical Jokers,” the hit hidden-camera show where Murray and some of his oldest friends pull pranks on ea...
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July 15, 2026
The Box Office Bounces Back: Gen Z, Surprise Hits and More Have Hollywood Banking on a $10 Billion Year
Imax CEO Richard Gelfond has no illusions about his newfound popularity. People are calling his phone and cozying up to him like he could have gotten them inside Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison S...
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July 14, 2026
Fantasia Festival 2026: 10 Wild Must-See Genre Movies, From Nazi Beatdowns to Christmas Chaos
It’s the 30th anniversary of Montreal’s storied Fantasia Festival, and the screenings at this year’s edition are sure to match the excitement of a milestone year. In addition to screening some of t...
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July 14, 2026
‘Big Break’: In This Meta Horror Comedy, a Real-Life Sketch Group Pursues Fame and Dodges a Killer
When the New York-based sketch group Simple Town considered making a movie, horror seemed like the most practical way in. “We obviously wanted it to be a funny movie because we’re a comedy group,” ...
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July 14, 2026
Steve Johnson Created Movie Icons Like Slimer in ’Ghostbusters’ Before Flaming Out on Drugs. A New Doc Traces His Art and Recovery
Director Nick Taylor spent years admiring the work of special effects artist Steve Johnson in a way that went beyond basic curiosity. “He was someone who had a very special place in my heart, becau...
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July 12, 2026
Wai Ching Ho, Veteran Actor Who Appeared in ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist,’ Dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, an actor with dozens of film and TV credits including roles in recent Marvel series, has died at 82. The news was announced via her co-stars on Instagram, who paid tribute to the late...
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July 12, 2026
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Concept Art Reveals First Look at Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, Returning X-Men Characters
The first clear look at Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom mask has arrived, courtesy of some concept art posted by a Marvel Cinematic Universe icon. Former Marvel visual department director Andy Park...
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July 9, 2026
Best Horror of July 2026: ‘Evil Dead Burn,’ Nicolas Winding Refn Returns, a Bloodthirsty Pinocchio and More
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Var...
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July 8, 2026
Emmy Snubs and Surprises: ‘Stranger Things’ Shut Out of Major Races, Sydney Sweeney Misses and ‘Widow’s Bay’ Shocks With 19 Nods
It’s the morning of the 2026 Emmy nominations, and there were plenty of surprises early on. From unscripted triumphs to hard-campaigning celebs that didn’t make the cut, it’s already a heated race ...
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July 6, 2026
‘Dutton Ranch’ Breakout Natalie Alyn Lind on Sobbing Over That Murder, Discovering Oreana’s Life-Changing News and Season 2 Plans
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the ninth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “El Padrino,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. In a series filled with beloved characters like Kelly Reilly...
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July 4, 2026
‘Dutton Ranch’ Star Juan Pablo Raba Has a Wild Theory About [SPOILER]’s Murder: ‘There’s a Lot of Questions to Be Answered’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the ninth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “El Padrino,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. The season finale of “Dutton Ranch” ends with a bang when Ro...
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July 3, 2026
‘Dutton Ranch’ Season 1 Finale: [SPOILER] Is Murdered, [SPOILER] Is a Fentanyl Tycoon and [SPOILER] Is Kidnapped by the Cartel in Wild Cliffhanger
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the ninth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “El Padrino,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. This season of “Dutton Ranch” flew by at warp speed. Sure, i...
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July 2, 2026
The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: ‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Hokum’ and More
2026 has already been a wild year for horror, from low-budget box office hits (“Backrooms,” “Obsession”) to sequels the world could have lived without (“Scream 7,” “The Strangers – Chapter 3”). In ...
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July 2, 2026
‘Dutton Ranch’ Season Finale Sneak Peek: Watch Rip Punch a Dude Who Foolishly Puts His Hands on Beth (EXCLUSIVE)
The season finale of “Dutton Ranch” debuts on July 3, and there is plenty of action — including one big beatdown we can debut on Variety. In the clip, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) forces her way into...
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June 30, 2026
Netflix’s Horror Game ‘Unhinged’ Is Funny, Scary and Points to a Future Without Second Screens
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains mild spoilers from the video game “Unhinged,” which is now available to play on Netflix. When it comes to horror movies, I am a wimp. A coward, a chicken, a scared...
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June 26, 2026
‘Camp’ Director Avalon Fast on Making a Visually Dazzling Witchcraft Movie: Evoke ‘Sacredness’ and ‘Magic’ From the Remote Shoot
“Camp” writer and director Avalon Fast has a wonderfully specific genre designated for her film: “A bunch of girls in the woods doing weird stuff.” As if that doesn’t sell a ticket already, trust t...
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June 26, 2026
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 8: While Two Sons Betray Their Families and Two Others Have a Shotgun Standoff, Carter Keeps Falling Off Horses and Puking
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the eighth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Whiskey Limits,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. The ending of last week’s “Dutton Ranch” was bonkers: B...
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June 26, 2026
‘Mārama’ Director Details His ‘Rebellious’ Māori Ancestors, Whose Dancing and Tattoos Protested Colonization and Inspired His Revenge Tale
Writer-director Taratoa Stappard is an artist who tells stories of his lineage, and his latest film, “Mārama,” is a tribute to the ancestral women who risked it all to do the same during a much mor...
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June 25, 2026
HorrorHound Launches Genre Streaming Service; Festival Hit ‘The Babysitter Murders: Timing’s Off’ Among First Titles (EXCLUSIVE)
A new player in the horror movie streaming space has arrived. Genre magazine HorrorHound announced today the launch of HorrorHound TV, a new independent horror-focused streaming platform. The servi...
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June 25, 2026
Taylor Swift Wedding: Police Confirm They’ve Been Warned About Influx of Fans for Travis Kelce Nuptials at Madison Square Garden
A packed New York City is about to get even more crowded with fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift heading to her wedding, and the NYPD has been warned about the influx of Swifties that c...
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June 23, 2026
How ‘American Dollhouse’ Breaks Down Modern Anxieties and Evokes Classic Slashers With the Help of a Bloodthirsty Nosy Neighbor
In a year filled with many styles of independent horror, “American Dollhouse” writer and director John Valley brings back a rollicking element: An outrageous villain. In the film, which premiered a...
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June 19, 2026
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 7: [SPOILER] Gets Murdered, [SPOILER] Might Die and Everyone Else Is Either Drunk or in a Bar Brawl
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the seventh episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Den of Sin,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Yee-haw! Welcome to another week of “Dutton Ranch,” where ...
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June 19, 2026
‘Leviticus’: How the Romantic Horror Movie Was Inspired by a ‘Regression’ of Gay Rights
“Leviticus” was born from a place of anxiety. It’s perhaps a bit obvious, given the premise. In the film that opens in theaters Friday, the first feature-length project from writer-director Adrian ...
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June 17, 2026
Key and Peele’s Plan to Reboot ‘Police Academy’ Got Canceled After Michael Brown Killed in Ferguson, Says Ike Barinholtz
A 2010s reboot of “Police Academy” was canceled after a tragic real-life incident sparked a national debate about the police use of force. On the June 17 episode of the podcast “Funny You Ask with ...
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June 16, 2026
Yellow Veil Pictures Boards NYC Nightlife Thriller ‘Corpus,’ Launching Sales Before Fantasia Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
A thriller set in the ’90s New York nightlife scene is set to have its premiere at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival, and Yellow Veil Pictures has boarded the film in charge of world ...
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June 16, 2026
Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Orion,’ Starring Andrew McCarthy, Debby Ryan and Drew Van Acker, Set for Theatrical Release via Blue Harbor Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
A festival favorite film is now headed to theaters. “Orion,” a sci-fi thriller starring Andrew McCarthy (“Pretty in Pink,” “St. Elmo’s Fire”), Drew Van Acker (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Titans”) and D...
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June 15, 2026
Horror Podcast ‘Creepy’ Acquired by Be Afraid Media; Host Jon Grilz Set to Lead Be Afraid Podcast Network (EXCLUSIVE)
“Creepy,” the popular creepypasta podcast created and hosted by Jon Grilz, has a new home. Be Afraid Media has acquired full ownership or “Creepy,” including its catalog of over 1,200 episodes, alm...
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June 15, 2026
‘We’re Sisters From Another Mother’: Jamie Lee Curtis and Mariska Hargitay on Their Deep Hollywood Bond and ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Finally Being Run by a Woman After 26 Years
Many legends have graced the Actors on Actors set, but few Hollywood dynasties have collided like Mariska Hargitay’s and Jamie Lee Curtis’. The former is the daughter of Jayne Mansfield, the ’50s b...
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June 15, 2026
White House UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Shouts ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ in Post-Match Interview
While Josh Hokit was a big winner on Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 event, his post-match quip was designed to stir up controversy. After he won his heavyweight fight against Derrick Lewis during t...
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