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‘Final Fantasy VII: Revelation’ Set to Conclude Remake Game Trilogy in 2027; Matthew Mercer Joins Voice Cast
“Final Fantasy VII: Revelation” has been revealed as the third and final title in Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII” remake trilogy. Joining the voice cast for the upcoming game,...
SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Four-Year Deal With AI Terms and Pension Merger
SAG-AFTRA members have ratified a four-year contract with the major studios, which includes new provisions on synthetic actors and a merger of the union’s two pension funds. Of those...
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Says Using AI ‘Defeats the Purpose’ of Filmmaking: ‘I Get No Enjoyment From Using Those Tools’
“Backrooms” director Kane Parsons recently sounded off on AI in filmmaking during a recent interview with The Australian. The 20-year-old filmmaker said that he was “in the same boat...
Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt Lead in Early Returns in Bizarre L.A. Mayor’s Race
Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt led in early returns in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Tuesday night, with Councilwoman Nithya Raman running in third. The Associated Press...
Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump’s Crumbling Freedom 250 Concert: ‘Is Anyone Still Performing?’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series after more than half the acts dropped out. “Man,...
Zee Lands FIFA Soccer Rights for India, Covering World Cups Through 2034
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has secured Indian broadcast and streaming rights to 39 FIFA soccer events spanning 2026 to 2034, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup 2030...
Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts Banned in Italy
Italian authorities have banned upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott that had been scheduled to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, citing...
Vanilla Ice Defends Plans to Perform at Trump White House’s ‘Freedom 250’: ‘I’ll Go Play for Putin and I’ll Play in Iran if You Want’
Multiple artists have dropped out of the Donald Trump-backed “Freedom 250” festival this summer. But Vanilla Ice is sticking to his guns and plans to keep his gig at...
‘Blippi and Meekah’ Disneyland-Themed Episodes Set Premiere Dates (EXCLUSIVE)
Blippi and Meekah are taking a trip to the Disneyland Resort. The two will premiere a pair of Disneyland-themed episodes filmed at the Disney park in Anaheim, Calif. on...
‘Bait’ Team on the Show’s James Bond Plotline and Depicting Inner Struggle: ‘Being Muslim in the West Feels Like You’re Stuck in a Spy Thriller’
The team behind Prime Video’s limited series “Bait” — which follows a British-Pakistani actor as he auditions for the role of James Bond and faces backlash from the public...
Associated Press, OpenAI Strike Deal for Election Data
The Associated Press and OpenAI are back in business. The wire service said Wednesday the AI giant will license its elections data starting this year through the 2028 U.S....
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sets Criterion Blu-ray Release
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “KPop Demon Hunters” is getting the Criterion treatment....