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USC Unveils New Dramatic Arts Building

variety.com The University of Southern California has unveiled its new Dramatic Arts Building in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Set to open on April 13, the School of Dramatic Arts (SDA)…

WOODY ALLEN'S 'COUP DE CHANCE' TO DEBUT APRIL 5 IN U.S. THEATERS NATIONWIDE

benzinga.com NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Woody Allen's newest film is set for release in select theaters across the United States on April 5, 2024. COUP DE CHANCE, a…

Emmy Predictions: Limited or Anthology Series

variety.com Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming…

‘The Idea of You’ Book Just Unveiled a New Cover: How to Read the Harry Styles-Inspired Story Before the Movie Premiere

billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

Larry David Thinks Donald Trump Is “Such A Little Baby”

vanityfair.com Larry David is not one to mince words, especially when it comes to Donald Trump. The Curb Your Enthusiasm star skewered the former president during a recent appearance on…

WGA and More Unions Pen Letter to Congress Demanding ‘Urgent Action’ on AI Protections for Writers and Journalists

variety.com The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and other unions representing film and TV writers and journalists sent a letter to Congress Thursday urging protections for their…

Banijay’s Chief Operating Officer Peter Langenberg to Depart TV Giant (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com French TV giant Banijay is losing its second C-suite exec in just over a month. The company has confirmed to Variety that COO Peter Langenberg is departing, with his last…

The Next Star Trek Movie Is More Important Than Ever After A Huge Announcement

looper.com Learn More The Next Star Trek Movie Is More Important Than Ever After A Huge Announcement It's been the better part of a decade since the last "Star Trek" film hit the big…

Joe Rogan Hosted Musician Gary Clark Jr. on His Podcast

variety.com Joe Rogan‘s massively popular podcast not only drives millions of listens of his show on Spotify — it also can boost music streams of guests featured on “The Joe Rogan…

At Least One 'Euphoria' Actor Doubts Season Three Will Be Made at All

vanityfair.com Not everyone is so convinced that there's more Euphoria in store. While HBO released a statement this week claiming that the network is committed to producing a third…

'Fear Factor' is coming back, Joe Rogan's role unclear

newsweek.com Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Another Fear Factor reboot is in the works according to Variety. Producer Endemol Shine North America…

John Leguizamo Joins Taron Egerton in Apple Drama Series ‘Firebug,’ Kari Skogland to Direct

variety.com John Leguizamo has joined the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series “Firebug,” Variety has learned. In addition, Kari Skogland has boarded the series as director and…

The Controversial Joker 2 Plot Rumor You Heard Is Actually True

looper.com Learn More The Controversial Joker 2 Plot Rumor You Heard Is Actually True Lady Gaga's casting in director Todd Phillips "Joker: Folie à Deux" suddenly makes a lot more…

Wondery Founder Hernan Lopez Launches Owl & Co. Consulting Firm Focusing on Media and Technology

variety.com Hernan Lopez, the former 21st Century Fox executive who launched podcasting giant Wondery in 2016, has set up consulting firm Owl & Co. aimed at delivering data and analysis…

‘Among Us’ Animated Series Adds Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson, Kimiko Glenn to Cast

variety.com The “Among Us” animated series in the works at CBS Studios is continuing to build out its voice cast. Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson, and Kimiko Glenn have all joined the series…

Martin Scorsese’s Jesus Film Collaborator Father Spadaro Reveals Early Draft of Script in New Book

variety.com Last May, after “Killers of the Flower Moon” premiered at Cannes Film Festival, Martin Scorsese traveled to Rome with his wife, Helen Morris, to attend a conference titled…

Stassi Schroeder Clark, Former ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star, Brings Her Weekly Podcast to Dear Media (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Stassi Schroeder Clark’s weekly lifestyle podcast, “Straight Up With Stassi,” has joined Dear Media’s roster of 80-plus shows — and it’s getting a new name. Beginning today,…

Shannon Ryan to Receive Inaugural Variety Entertainment Marketing Icon Award

variety.com Disney Entertainment Television marketing president Shannon Ryan has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Variety Entertainment Marketing Icon Award, to be…

‘Fear Factor,’ ‘Wipeout’ Makeovers in the Works at Endemol Shine Following Success of ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com When NBC recently resurrected its long-dormant “Deal or No Deal,” it came with a new format: “Deal or No Deal Island.” The game show was originally a “shiny floor” in-studio…

‘Star Trek 4’ Beams Up New Screenwriter: ‘The Flight Attendant’ Co-Creator Steve Yockey (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Steve Yockey, co-creator of the Max series “The Flight Attendant,” is joining Starfleet as the new screenwriter for “Star Trek 4.” Story details remain under a powerful…

‘Marvel Rivals’ Free-to-Play Game Featuring Rocket Raccoon, Spider-Man, Magneto, Magik and 12 More Characters to Launch in May

variety.com A new free-to-play Marvel Games PC title, Marvel Rivals, will launch in May. When it debuts, players will be able to take on the roles of 18 iconic superhero and…

SZA to Release Leaked Songs as Deluxe Edition of ‘SOS,’ Will Remake Delayed ‘Lana’ LP ‘From Scratch’

variety.com The saga of SZA’s long-delayed “Lana” album — which began as a deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning sophomore full-length “SOS,” then became its own album and has had a…

Steven Spielberg Tells Denis Villeneuve That ‘Dune 2’ Is ‘One of the Most Brilliant Science-Fiction Films I’ve Ever Seen’

variety.com Steven Spielberg had nothing but praise for “Dune: Part Two” while interviewing Denis Villeneuve on the latest episode of the DGA’s “Director’s Cut” podcast. The Oscar…

J Lo and Diddy theory goes viral

newsweek.com Jennifer Lopez has once again been dragged into the controversy surrounding her ex-boyfriend Sean 'Diddy' Combs, with a theory going viral that the release of her musical…

Bill Maher on His New Podcast Network With Hosts Billy Corgan, Kevin Garnett and Sage Steele and Preparing for the Election: ‘I’ll Do Everything I Can to Make…

variety.com After two years of hosting his own podcast, Bill Maher will help others do the same with Club Random Studios, a podcast network and entertainment hub aiming to champion…

Concert tours to see this spring

theweek.com As 2024 enters its second quarter, the music industry is showing no signs of slowing down. Several top artists are planning show-stopping tours throughout the United States…

Future of TV Briefing: Ad buyers, sellers ‘don’t anticipate a major currency shift’ in this year’s upfront

digiday.com This Future of TV Briefing covers the latest in streaming and TV for Digiday+ members and is distributed over email every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET. More from the series →…

Kristen Stewart ‘Would’ve Broken Up With’ Edward Cullen ‘Immediately’ in ‘Twilight’: ‘You Gotta Let a Girl Make Her Own Choices’

variety.com If Kristen Stewart herself was the protagonist of the “Twilight” movies, then she probably wouldn’t have stayed with Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) for too long. Appearing…

Fantastic Fest Horror Hit ‘Strange Darling’ Lands Wide Theatrical Release From New Bob Yari Venture (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com “Strange Darling,” the acclaimed horror film from director JT Mollner, has landed a major U.S. distribution deal at veteran producer Bob Yari’s new company Magenta Light…

Tom Cruise Is ‘So Busy’ That ‘You Never Know’ When ‘Top Gun 3’ Will Get Made, Says Franchise Producer: He ‘Really’ Likes the ‘Wonderful Story Idea’

variety.com Tom Cruise is a busy man, which makes it all but impossible to put a timeline on when “Top Gun” fans might finally get to see a third installment in the beloved action-drama…

Sierra Ferrell on Being a Roots Music Queen, Dueting With Zach Bryan, and Why She Got Floral With New ‘Trail of Flowers’ Album

variety.com Sierra Ferrell is bringing some goddess energy to the cover of her excellent new album, “Trail of Flowers,” and that fits. Just two albums into her career, Ferrell is…

The Beach Boys to Release First-Ever Autobiography in Anticipation of Upcoming Documentary

billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

Ronna McDaniel Dropped by CAA as Future of NBC Deal Uncertain

thewrap.com CAA, the agency that helped broker Ronna McDaniel’s deal with NBC News as a political analyst, has cut ties with the former RNC chair, according to an insider with knowledge…

Jeremy Allen White in Talks to Play Bruce Springsteen in Movie About ‘Nebraska’ Album From Gotham Group; A24 Circling

variety.com Jeremy Allen White is looking to go from “The Bear” to the Boss, as the actor is in talks to play Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming narrative feature about the making of his…

Ethan Hawke, Sterlin Harjo FX Pilot Sets Main Cast, Including Keith David, Kyle Maclachlan, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson

variety.com Sterlin Harjo’s FX drama pilot starring Ethan Hawke has set its main cast, Variety has learned. The new cast members are: Keith David (“The Princess and the Frog,”…

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Producer Says ‘We’re Gonna Reboot’ the Franchise, Which Is ‘Easier to Put Together Because You Don’t Have to Wait for Certain Actors’

variety.com “Pirates of the Caribbean” producer Jerry Bruckheimer said in a recent interview with ComicBook.com that the current plan is to “reboot” the beloved Disney adventure…

Rostrum Records President Erika Montes on the Indie Label’s New Chapter: ‘If We Can Build, Let’s Build’

variety.com Rostrum Records, the Los Angles-based, Pittsburgh-born indie label that helped launch the careers of stars Wiz Khalifa and the late Mac Miller, is experiencing a rebirth.…

Nickelodeon Actor Allie DiMeco Says She Was Forced to Kiss Older Co-Star on ‘Naked Brothers Band’ Set: ‘I Told Them Many Times I Didn’t Want to Do It’

variety.com Former Nickelodeon star Allie DiMeco recently posted a TikTok video in which she claimed she was once forced to kiss an older male on the set of “The Naked Brothers Band,”…

Brett Goldstein to Guest Star in ‘Shrinking’ Season 2 at Apple

variety.com Brett Goldstein is set to appear in a guest star role in “Shrinking” Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. The role will bring Goldstein in front of the camera for the…

Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss to Star in ‘Imperfect Women’ Series at Apple From ‘Physical’ Creator Annie Weisman

variety.com Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss will star in a limited series adaptation of the Araminta Hall novel “Imperfect Women” at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. Annie Weisman…

Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ Secures French Distribution Amid Continued Legal Troubles

variety.com Six months after world-premiering to poor reviews at the Venice Film Festival, Roman Polanski‘s latest film “The Palace” has been acquired by a French distribution company,…

50 Cent Mocks Diddy After Federal Agents Raid His Homes: ‘It’s Diddy Done’

billboard.com 50 Cent is never one to mince words, and he’s continued mocking his longtime foe Diddy for years whenever the embattled Bad Boy mogul has been entrenched in trials and…

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Is Delayed Indefinitely

variety.com “Euphoria” Season 3 has been delayed indefinitely, meaning one of HBO’s most popular shows won’t be back on the air for even longer. Season 3 was previously expected to drop…

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Charity to Close After Oscars Slap: Donations Sink; Thousands Spent on Elusive Mental Health Orgs and Overdrawn Bank Fees…

variety.com The world of celebrity charitable foundations is big business, from old Hollywood stars like the late Paul Newman’s Newman’s Own Foundation donating hundreds of millions to…

Noah Wyle to Star in Max Medical Procedural ‘The Pitt’ From ‘ER’ Alums John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill

variety.com Noah Wyle is going back to his roots, with the actor set to star in a medical procedural series that has been ordered at Max. Variety has learned that Max has given a…

Hot Docs Lineup: ‘Luther: Never Too Much’ to Open Toronto Nonfiction Fest Amid Mass Programmer Exit

variety.com Dawn Porter’s “Luther: Never Too Much” will open the 31st edition of Hot Docs, which on Tuesday announced its full slate of 168 films — including 120 features — from 64…

Death Row Documentary About Nun Who Inspired ‘Dead Man Walking’ Set at Universal Pictures Content Group (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Universal Pictures Content Group and Passion Pictures have wrapped on a new documentary about the nun who inspired 1995 Oscar-winning hit “Dead Man Walking,” Variety can…

Macu Machín’s ‘The Undergrowth’ Wins Top Prize at Tenerife-based MiradasDoc

variety.com Macu Machín’s “La Hojarasca” (“The Undergrowth”) took home the top MiradaCanaria prize at the 17th MiradasDoc, which ran March 15-22 in Tenerife, Spain. Produced by El Viaje…

The fallout continues from NBC News’ controversial hire of Ronna McDaniel

poynter.org Let’s begin with some leftover thoughts from my Monday newsletter about NBC News hiring former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel as a contributor — and the…

MipTV Confirms London Relocation Starting in 2025

variety.com Annual Cannes-based market MipTV has confirmed its move to London, Variety has confirmed, ending months of speculation. The market will run alongside the London Screenings…

Pankaj Tripathi Says Reading Poetry Helped Him Portray Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Without Mimicry

variety.com Noted actor Pankaj Tripathi faced one of the toughest challenges of his career when he was asked to portray former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in biopic “Main…

Ryan Gosling’s ‘The Fall Guy’ Heads to China Cinemas (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Universal’s “The Fall Guy” will open in mainland Chinese cinemas next month, ahead of its debut in the U.S. and star Ryan Gosling’s native Canada. The film is set to release…

Hot Docs Artistic Director Hussain Currimbhoy, Programmers Step Down Ahead of 2024 Edition

variety.com Artistic director Hussain Currimbhoy and several programmers have stepped down ahead of this year’s edition of Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival.…

Nickelodeon Directors Beth and Rich Correll Apologize for Supporting Brian Peck in Drake Bell Abuse Case: ‘We Are Saddened and Appalled’

variety.com Directors Beth and Rich Correll, whose letters defending Brian Peck in his court case against Drake Bell were made public in the recent “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids…

Anne Hathaway Was Told She Had Zero Sex Appeal in Hollywood, but She Refused to Listen: ‘I’m a Scorpio. I Know What I’m Like on a Saturday Night’

variety.com Anne Hathaway revealed in her new Vanity Fair cover story that she was told she had zero sex appeal when she was a young actor just starting out in Hollywood. Not that she…

Emily Henry Winks About Ayo Edebiri and Paul Mescal’s Rumored ‘Beach Read’ Casting: ‘Two of My Favorite Irish Actors’

variety.com Emily Henry fans had a field day last week when the author shared a St. Patrick’s day selfie of “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri and “Normal People’s” Paul Mescal. While Edebiri…

Paula Weinstein, Emmy-Winning Producer of ‘The Perfect Storm’ and Former Tribeca Enterprises Executive, Dies at 78

variety.com Paula Weinstein, the respected producer of films including “The Perfect Storm,” “Analyze This,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys” and “Blood Diamond,” and former chief content…

Indie film's 'very brief' use of AI sparks backlash and calls for boycotts

theweek.com For a movie that takes painstaking care to recreate the vibe and aesthetics of 1970s television, the firestorm engulfing the newly released indie horror film "Late Night…

The Wii U’s failure forced Nintendo to look elsewhere

polygon.com Though Nintendo is known for mobile consoles — Game Boy, DS, Nintendo Switch — it’s never really been known as a mobile game developer, i.e., a studio making games for your…

‘3 Body Problem’ Star John Bradley Explains Why He Shot His Character’s Biggest Scene Three Times Over Nine Months

variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments in Season 1, Episode 3 of “3 Body Problem,” currently streaming on Netflix. When David Benioff and D.B. Weiss…

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