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How 'Stranger Things' became Netflix's 'Star Wars,' propelling it into Hollywood's stratosphere
Before the sci-fi series “Stranger Things” premiered on Netflix, several traditional studios had already passed on it. Its creators were…
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God Bless “A Christmas Carol,” Every One
There is a street in Naples, Via San Gregorio Armeno, where you can find shop after shop presided over by artisans whose specialty is…
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Qatari Director Mohammed Al-Ibrahim on First Feature ‘Sa3ood Wainah?’: ‘I Wanted to Look Into Why People Decide to Lead Double Lives From Our Perspective’
It took Qatari director Mohammed Al-Ibrahim 15 years to make his first feature “Sa3ood Wainah?,” which, starting from its title, is a…
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Kajol, Twinkle Khanna’s ‘Two Much’ Becomes Prime Video India’s Most-Watched Unscripted Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video‘s celebrity talk show “Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle,” hosted by Bollywood star Kajol and author-producer Twinkle Khanna,…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Smashes China Box Office Records With $34 Million Opening Day
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has roared to a phenomenal start in China, setting multiple box office records and signaling strong momentum for the…
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‘Cold War’ Star Joanna Kulig Heads to ‘Isola’ – but Will Still Sing in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Next Film
It has been a while since the “Cold War” craze and its three Academy Award nominations, but its Polish breakout star Joanna Kulig will…
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Louvre hikes ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Ticket prices for the Louvre museum in Paris will rise by 45% for most non-European Union visitors, the…
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NFL: Dallas Cowboys beat Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving, while Packers win at Lions
The Kansas City Chiefs' play-off hopes are hanging by a thread after losing 31-28 at the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The Cowboys have…
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Oscars 2026: How to watch this year's awards-tipped films from Hamnet to Marty Supreme.
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Hollywood stars are preparing to attend one ceremony after another, as the film awards season gets…
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UFC’s First Paramount+ Fight Card to Feature Paddy Pimblett, vs. Justin Gaethje, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes
The UFC has unveiled the fight card for their first ever event on Paramount+. UFC 324, scheduled for Jan. 24, 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena…
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Meet the New Holly Wheeler: ‘Stranger Things 5’ Star Nell Fisher Spills All About Filming That Crazy [SPOILER!] and Working With [SPOILER!] to Fight Vecna
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 5, Volume I of “Stranger Things.” Nell Fisher, who turned 14 earlier this month,…
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Britain tries to fix its frayed relations with world’s rich
TECH billionaires, the owners of Premier League football teams and heirs to some of Europe’s oldest fortunes all recently left the UK…
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Eminem Joins Jack White for Halftime Show at Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Game
What’s better than watching one Detroit legend rock the stage? A surprise mash-up from two of them. Motor City-native Jack White had been…
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Iranian Filmmaker Ali Asgari on Satire, Censorship and Absurdities Behind ‘Divine Comedy’: ‘You Show How Silly and Stupid the Rules Are’
Iranian filmmaker Ali Asgari has long explored the quiet tensions and bureaucratic pressures of everyday life in Iran, from his acclaimed…
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From Blind Boxes to Action Figures, ‘Zootopia 2’ Toys Selling Quickly Online on Heels of Film’s Big Box Office Debut
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Doha Film Institute, La Fémis, and Gobelins Team Up on New Training Pipeline: ‘Catalysts for Creativity Across Our Region’
The Doha Film Institute is expanding its footprint as one of the Arab world’s most active talent incubators with new vocational training…
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Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Kicks Off With $39.5 Million Heading Into Thanksgiving
“Zootopia 2” is off to a roaring start at the box office, earning $39.5 million in its first full day of release. And the Disney animated…
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How to Watch NFL on Thanksgiving Online Without Cable
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Costume Designer Malgosia Turzanska Talks 'Hamnet'
With “Hamnet,” costume designer Malgosia Turzanska balanced the heart of Chloé Zhao‘s latest film, an adaptation of the novel by Maggie…
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In Apple’s 2025 Holiday Ad, Adorable Forest Creatures Shoot a Music Video on a Hiker’s Lost iPhone 17 Pro
Apple is hoping its feel-good holiday ad campaign — featuring a chorus of woodland creatures singing about friendship — will inspire…
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Shu Qi on ‘Girl,’ Director’s Cut Plans and a Possible Trilogy at Singapore Film Festival Conversation
Shu Qi arrived at the Singapore International Film Festival with the clarity of someone closing a long, emotionally taxing cycle. Her…
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Newcastle: Club to complain after treatment of fans in Marseille
Newcastle United are to launch a complaint following the "unacceptable treatment" of their supporters by French police after their side's…
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‘Behind the Palm Trees’ Director Meryem Benm’barek Refuses to Compromise: ‘I Needed to Maintain Absolute Creative Freedom’
“Behind the Palm Trees” director Meryem Benm’barek is grappling with mixed emotions as her film prepares for its world premiere at the…
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Counterfeit football kits: What's the real cost?
Side by side, there is no obvious difference between these two Manchester United shirts - but the genuine one would cost £85 to buy, and…