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· 4mo ago

‘Last Seen’ First Look: Patrick Brammall Stars as a Detective in Apple TV’s New Thriller (TV News Roundup)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-week-of-may-25-1236759063/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

‘Got Milk?’ Docuseries, Looking at Impact of Iconic Marketing Campaign, Acquired by Documentary+ (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/got-milk-docuseries-acquired-by-documentary-plus-1236800047/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

Nate Bargatze Slammed for ‘Associating With Fascists’ After Attending Trump’s UFC Fight; W. Kamau Bell Tells Him: ‘Don’t Be in Photos With Fascists’ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/nate-bargatze-maga-w-kamau-bell-fascist-photos-1236788337/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into VARIETY @variety-Variety

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· 4mo ago

Globo to Produce Film Created by and Starring Pop Icon Anitta (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/globo-anitta-estudios-globo-rio2c-1236759578/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 4mo ago

Matthew Perry’s Assistant Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison Following Actor’s 2023 Overdose
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/matthew-perry-assistant-sentenced-prison-ketamine-overdose-1236760242/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Matthew Perry’s Assistant Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison Following Actor’s 2023 Overdose

Matthew Perry’s assistant was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison on following the actor’s fatal ketamine overdose in October 2023.

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· 4mo ago

Jill Biden Thought Joe Biden Was ‘Having a Stroke’ During 2024 Debate With Donald Trump: ‘Scared Me to Death’
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jill-biden-joe-biden-stroke-debate-donald-trump-1236760361/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 4mo ago

Byron Allen Closes BuzzFeed Acquisition, Says Company Is Now ‘Officially Chasing YouTube’
https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/byron-allen-closes-buzzfeed-acquisition-youtube-1236760268/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

‘The Sopranos’ Creator, Former James Bond Casting Director, and Producers of ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Hurt Locker’ Headline Karlovy Vary Industry Discussions
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/sopranos-creator-james-bond-casting-director-karlovy-vary-1236800012/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

Neon Sets Release Date for Esiri Twins’ Lagos-Set ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Reimagining ‘Clarissa’ (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/neon-clarissa-release-date-sophie-okonedo-mrs-dolloway-1236799702/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

Bill Maher Gets Played by JD Vance on ‘Real Time,’ Admits He May Vote Republican in 2028 https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/bill-maher-played-by-jd-vance-real-time-hbo-may-vote-republican-2028-1236795870/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into VARIETY @variety-Variety

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· 3mo ago

Filmmaker Travon Free Teams With Blink49 Creator Studios and 1Community for Documentary on New York Knicks Championship
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/travon-free-new-york-knicks-documentary-blink49-1community-1236799703/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

‘Real Housewives of London’ Sets Bravo and Peacock Release Dates in July
https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/real-housewives-of-london-bravo-peacock-release-dates-1236799850/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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‘Real Housewives of London’ Sets Bravo and Peacock Release Dates in July

Bravo has acquired 'Real Housewives of London' and has set a release date on the network and next-day streaming on Peacock.

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· 3mo ago

Why Do the Minions Sound Like That? How Random Menu Items, Rosamund Pike and Six Semitones Helped Create the Minionese Language
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/why-do-the-minions-sound-like-that-pierre-coffin-1236799961/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Why Do the Minions Sound Like That? How Six Semitones, Random Menu Items and Rosamund Pike Helped Create the Minionese Language

Why Do the Minions Sound Like That? How Six Semitones, Random Menu Items and Rosamund Pike Helped Create the Minionese Language

Director Pierre Coffin voices all the Minions, having developed their voice and gibberish language with the help of 6 semitones and random menu items

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· 3mo ago

Paula Reid Expected to Move to MS NOW After Leaving CNN (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paula-reid-ms-now-jump-leaving-cnn-1236800059/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Paula Reid Expected to Move to MS NOW After Leaving CNN (EXCLUSIVE)

Paula Reid Expected to Jump to MS NOW After Leaving CNN

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· 2mo ago

Eli Roth Admits ‘Ice Cream Man’ Features AI-Assisted Shots After Suggesting Otherwise: ‘I Misspoke’ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/eli-roth-ice-cream-man-ai-generated-shots-1236828000/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Film @film-Variety

Eli Roth Admits ‘Ice Cream Man’ Features AI-Assisted Shots After Suggesting Otherwise: ‘I Misspoke’

The horror director said in a statement on Tuesday (via Polygon) that he used generative AI in “a very small portion of a few scenes in the film.”

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· 3mo ago

‘The Sopranos’ Creator, Former James Bond Casting Director, and Producers of ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Hurt Locker’ Headline Karlovy Vary Industry Discussions
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/sopranos-creator-james-bond-casting-director-karlovy-vary-1236800012/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 4mo ago

Jennifer Lopez on Meeting ‘Office Romance’ Costar Brett Goldstein for the First Time and That Viral ‘Off Campus’ Video: ‘The Show Is So Cute and I Love It’
https://variety.com/2026/film/columns/jennifer-lopez-office-romance-costar-brett-goldstein-weirdo-off-campus-viral-video-1236759787/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 2mo ago

Peter Lassally, Legendary Late Night Producer for Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, Dies at 93 https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/peter-lassally-late-night-producer-carson-letterman-dies-dead-1236816945/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into VARIETY @variety-Variety

Peter Lassally, Legendary Late Night Producer for Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, Dies at 93

Peter Lassally, the legendary late night producer for Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, has died at 93.

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· 3mo ago

‘The Sopranos’ Creator, Former James Bond Casting Director, and Producers of ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Hurt Locker’ Headline Karlovy Vary Industry Discussions
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/sopranos-creator-james-bond-casting-director-karlovy-vary-1236800012/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 4mo ago

Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/keanu-reeves-carl-rinsch-netflix-stole-millions-1236760197/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million

Keanu Reeves wrote a letter to a judge seeking leniency for Carl Rinsch, who was convicted of swindling Netflix out of $11 million.

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· 4mo ago

Globo to Produce Film Created by and Starring Pop Icon Anitta (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/globo-anitta-estudios-globo-rio2c-1236759578/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

Paula Reid Expected to Move to MS NOW After Leaving CNN (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paula-reid-ms-now-jump-leaving-cnn-1236800059/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Paula Reid Expected to Move to MS NOW After Leaving CNN (EXCLUSIVE)

Paula Reid Expected to Jump to MS NOW After Leaving CNN

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· 2mo ago

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Director and Star Lana Condor on Finally Showing Their Film to the Fans at Comic-Con: ‘The Fight Was For a Good Reason’ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/coyote-vs-acme-director-lana-condor-public-screening-fans-comic-con-1236821209/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into VARIETY @variety-Variety

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Director and Star Lana Condor on Finally Showing Their Film to the Fans at Comic-Con: ‘The Fight Was For a Good Reason’

"Coyote vs. Acme" director and star Lana Condor talk about finally getting to screen their film publicly after Warner Bros shelved it three years ago.

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· 4mo ago

Byron Allen Closes BuzzFeed Acquisition, Says Company Is Now ‘Officially Chasing YouTube’
https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/byron-allen-closes-buzzfeed-acquisition-youtube-1236760268/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

Filmmaker Travon Free Teams With Blink49 Creator Studios and 1Community for Documentary on New York Knicks Championship
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/travon-free-new-york-knicks-documentary-blink49-1community-1236799703/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

‘Got Milk?’ Docuseries, Looking at Impact of Iconic Marketing Campaign, Acquired by Documentary+ (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/got-milk-docuseries-acquired-by-documentary-plus-1236800047/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 4mo ago

Sepideh Moafi Addresses ‘The Pitt’ Fan Fiction, Toxic Fandom and ‘Completely False’ Online Rumors About Noah Wyle Feud
https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/sepideh-moafi-the-pitt-noah-wyle-feud-rumors-toxic-fandom-1236760093/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 1d ago

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Nicolas Cage Says He’s ‘Probably Not’ Working With Amazon Again After Refusing to Sign AI Waiver for ‘Spider-Noir’: ‘I’m Not an AI-Friendly Actor’ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/nicolas-cage-ai-waiver-amazon-spider-noir-1236907564/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into VARIETY @variety-Variety

Nicolas Cage Says He’s ‘Probably Not’ Working With Amazon Again After Refusing to Sign AI Waiver for ‘Spider-Noir,’ Teases Joining ‘True Detective’

Nicolas Cage Says He’s ‘Probably Not’ Working With Amazon Again After Refusing to Sign AI Waiver for ‘Spider-Noir,’ Teases Joining ‘True Detective’

Nicolas Cage says he 'probably won't be working' with Amazon again after refusing to sign an AI waiver for 'Spider-Noir.'

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· 4mo ago

‘Mormon Wives’ Producer Jeff Jenkins on Who Will Return as Production Resumes, ‘O.C.’ Spinoff Concerns and Expanding His Company (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/mormon-wives-jeff-jenkins-production-whos-back-oc-spinoff-1236760119/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 4mo ago

James Bond Game ‘007 First Light’ Launches, Featuring Original Theme by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold (Gaming News Roundup)
https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/gaming-news-roundup-week-of-may-25-1236759349/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 2mo ago

Guillermo del Toro said ‘Absolutely No Goddamn AI’ in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 3D Re-Release: ‘We’re Protecting a Lineage of Art’ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/guillermo-del-toro-no-ai-pans-labyrinth-rerelease-1236815109/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into VARIETY @variety-Variety

Guillermo del Toro Says There Is ‘Absolutely No Goddamn AI’ in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 3D Re-Release: ‘We’re Protecting a Lineage of Art’

Guillermo del Toro Says There Is ‘Absolutely No Goddamn AI’ in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 3D Re-Release: ‘We’re Protecting a Lineage of Art’

The filmmaker said no AI was used in creating the 20th anniversary restoration of the film while at San Diego Comic-Con.

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· 4mo ago

Matthew Perry’s Assistant Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison Following Actor’s 2023 Overdose
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/matthew-perry-assistant-sentenced-prison-ketamine-overdose-1236760242/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Matthew Perry’s Assistant Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison Following Actor’s 2023 Overdose

Matthew Perry’s assistant was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison on following the actor’s fatal ketamine overdose in October 2023.

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· 3w ago

‘Ace Combat 8’ Live-Action Prequel Star Josh Holloway on Revealing Four-Episode ‘Hour Zero’ Story Behind Bandai Namco Franchise’s New Game https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/ace-combat-8-live-action-prequel-hour-zero-episodes-josh-holloway-1236863389/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Digital News @digital-news-Variety

‘Ace Combat 8’ Live-Action Prequel Star Josh Holloway on Revealing Four-Episode ‘Hour Zero’ Story Behind Bandai Namco Franchise’s New Game

Before "Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve" releases next month, fans of the fighter-pilot video game franchise have a few weeks of backstory to brush up on.

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· 3mo ago

Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’ Returning to Theaters With ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Sneak Peek
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mel-gibson-passion-of-the-christ-theaterical-release-resurrection-of-the-christ-sneak-peek-1236800050/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’ Returning to Theaters With ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Sneak Peek

Mel Gibson's biblical drama "The Passion of the Christ" is returning to theaters ahead of the 2027 sequel, "The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One."

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· 3mo ago

‘Got Milk?’ Docuseries, Looking at Impact of Iconic Marketing Campaign, Acquired by Documentary+ (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/got-milk-docuseries-acquired-by-documentary-plus-1236800047/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

‘Real Housewives of London’ Sets Bravo and Peacock Release Dates in July
https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/real-housewives-of-london-bravo-peacock-release-dates-1236799850/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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‘Real Housewives of London’ Sets Bravo and Peacock Release Dates in July

Bravo has acquired 'Real Housewives of London' and has set a release date on the network and next-day streaming on Peacock.

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· 4mo ago

Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/keanu-reeves-carl-rinsch-netflix-stole-millions-1236760197/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million

Keanu Reeves wrote a letter to a judge seeking leniency for Carl Rinsch, who was convicted of swindling Netflix out of $11 million.

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· 3mo ago

Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’ Returning to Theaters With ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Sneak Peek
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mel-gibson-passion-of-the-christ-theaterical-release-resurrection-of-the-christ-sneak-peek-1236800050/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’ Returning to Theaters With ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Sneak Peek

Mel Gibson's biblical drama "The Passion of the Christ" is returning to theaters ahead of the 2027 sequel, "The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One."

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· 4mo ago

Sepideh Moafi Addresses ‘The Pitt’ Fan Fiction, Toxic Fandom and ‘Completely False’ Online Rumors About Noah Wyle Feud
https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/sepideh-moafi-the-pitt-noah-wyle-feud-rumors-toxic-fandom-1236760093/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 4mo ago

Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/keanu-reeves-carl-rinsch-netflix-stole-millions-1236760197/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Keanu Reeves Seeks Leniency for Director Who Faces Years in Prison for Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million

Keanu Reeves wrote a letter to a judge seeking leniency for Carl Rinsch, who was convicted of swindling Netflix out of $11 million.

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· 3mo ago

Neon Sets Release Date for Esiri Twins’ Lagos-Set ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Reimagining ‘Clarissa’ (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/neon-clarissa-release-date-sophie-okonedo-mrs-dolloway-1236799702/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 4mo ago

Jill Biden Thought Joe Biden Was ‘Having a Stroke’ During 2024 Debate With Donald Trump: ‘Scared Me to Death’
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jill-biden-joe-biden-stroke-debate-donald-trump-1236760361/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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· 3mo ago

‘Lucy Lost’ Review: A Winsome Family Animation With Welcome Narrative Complexity
https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/lucy-lost-review-1236799268/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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‘Lucy Lost’ Review: A Winsome Family Animation With Welcome Narrative Complexity

French animator Olivier Clert's debut feature 'Lucy Lost' is stylistically indebted to Studio Ghibli, but its storytelling is more surprising.

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· 1mo ago

Xolo Maridueña Was Not Sure Blue Beetle Would Ever Come Back, Until James Gunn Called Him About the ‘Superman’ Sequel: ‘The Most Humbled’ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/xolo-mariduena-blue-beetle-james-gunn-superman-sequel-1236847961/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Film @film-Variety

Xolo Maridueña Was Not Sure Blue Beetle Would Ever Come Back, Until James Gunn Called Him About the ‘Superman’ Sequel: ‘The Most Humbled’

Xolo Maridueña on James Gunn calling him about playing Blue Beetle in the 'Superman' sequel 'Man of Tomorrow.'

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· 3mo ago

Eurovision Boss on Welcoming Canada, Israel’s Participation and ‘Bollocks’ Claims of Financial Difficulties: ‘We’ll Be Around for Many, Many Years to Come’ (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/eurovision-martin-green-boss-canada-israel-1236798653/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Eurovision Boss on Welcoming Canada, Israel’s Participation and ‘Bollocks’ Claims of Financial Difficulties: ‘We’ll Be Around for Many, Many Years to Come’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Eurovision boss Martin Green on welcoming Canada, Israel's participation and 'bollocks' claims of financial struggles for the 70-year-old song contest.

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· 4mo ago

‘Last Seen’ First Look: Patrick Brammall Stars as a Detective in Apple TV’s New Thriller (TV News Roundup)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-week-of-may-25-1236759063/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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‘Last Seen’ First Look: Patrick Brammall Stars as a Detective in Apple TV’s New Thriller (TV News Roundup)

Apple TV has revealed a first look at “Last Seen,” a new six-episode Australian thriller.

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· 3mo ago

‘Lucy Lost’ Review: A Winsome Family Animation With Welcome Narrative Complexity
https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/lucy-lost-review-1236799268/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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‘Lucy Lost’ Review: A Winsome Family Animation With Welcome Narrative Complexity

French animator Olivier Clert's debut feature 'Lucy Lost' is stylistically indebted to Studio Ghibli, but its storytelling is more surprising.

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· 4mo ago

Stan Lee ‘Returns’ Under AI Pact: ElevenLabs Licenses Marvel Legend’s Voice and Likeness https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/stan-lee-elevenlabs-licensed-voice-likeness-1236759225/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into VARIETY @variety-Variety

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· 4mo ago

Sepideh Moafi Addresses ‘The Pitt’ Fan Fiction, Toxic Fandom and ‘Completely False’ Online Rumors About Noah Wyle Feud
https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/sepideh-moafi-the-pitt-noah-wyle-feud-rumors-toxic-fandom-1236760093/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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