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Cynthia Erivo Talks Rigorous Vocal Training to Prepare for ‘Wicked’ and Ariana Grande Burning Her Butt Before ‘Defying Gravity’
With the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz” forever ingrained in pop culture history, seven-time Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley knew it was the necessary starting place to develop...
‘Hitch’ Director Says Will Smith ‘Tried to Back Out Three Days Before Shooting’ and ‘Is Developing a Sequel Without Me’: ‘I Never Heard From Him’ After 2005
“Hitch” director Andy Tennant marked the 20th anniversary of the romantic-comedy with a new Business Insider interview in which he opened up about clashing with star Will Smith. As...
Matthew Rhys to Star in Apple TV+ Series ‘Widow’s Bay’
Matthew Rhys has signed on for a leading role in the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Widow’s Bay,” Variety has learned. The show was picked up for 10 episodes at...
Seth Rogen Says the ‘Complaint That Comedy’s Harder Than It Used to Be Is Not Valid’ and Asks: ‘Why Shouldn’t It Be Hard?’
Seth Rogen gave an interview to Esquire magazine as part of a new cover story and pushed back against the notion that comedy is now harder to pull off....
Kanye West Dropped from Talent Agency Following Antisemitic Behavior
Kanye West is no longer being represented by the Los Angeles-based talent agency 33&West, a representative for the company confirms. West has been removed from agency’s music roster and...
‘Dog Man’ Leads U.K. and Ireland Box Office With Strong Debut as ‘A Complete Unknown’ Holds Firm
Universal’s “Dog Man” barked its way to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office this weekend, debuting with a commanding £3.2 million ($4 million), according to Comscore....
Berlin-Bound ‘Shadowbox’ Explores Mental Health and Family Bonds in Working-Class India, Clip Unveiled: ‘It’s a Journey of Love’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A retired soldier’s descent into crisis and its rippling effect through a working-class Bengali family forms the emotional core of “Shadowbox” (“Baksho Bondi”), set to world premiere at the...
Attorney and Talent Manager Peter Capozzi Joins The Kelley Firm (EXCLUSIVE)
Entertainment attorney and talent manager Peter Capozzi has joined O’Brien Kelley’s boutique law practice The Kelley Firm. “In this rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape, law firms need to...
Seth Rogen Says ‘It Wasn’t on My Radar’ When James Franco Revealed Their Friendship Is Over and ‘Not for a Lack of Trying’
Seth Rogen said in a new cover story for Esquire magazine that he did not pay attention to the online buzz that ignited last fall after his former friend...
Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media Teams Up With Comcast on Underdog Cheer Team Docuseries ‘Spirit’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Stephen Curry is officially teaming up with Comcast to tell the true story of the underdog cheer team that made history, Variety has exclusively learned. Curry and Erick Peyton...
Female Protagonists Featured in Record Number of Films in 2024, Study Finds
Films like “Wicked,” “The Substance,” “A Quiet Place: Day One” and “Moana 2” didn’t just dominate the box office. They provided meaty roles for females in some of the...
The Buzziest Films for Sale at EFM 2025: A Samuel L. Jackson Hitman Thriller, Barry Keoghan-Riley Keough Collab, Isabelle Huppert Vampire Mystery and More
As the European Film Market kicks off Feb. 13 in Berlin with a new market head, Tanja Meissner, at the helm, this year’s buzziest titles suggest the industry will...