Tag: Variety
Charles Grodin, Star of ‘Heaven Can Wait,’ ‘Midnight Run,’ Dies at 86
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‘Real Housewives of Dallas’ Star Tiffany Moon Says Westcotts’ Attacks ‘Will Not Be Tolerated’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Dr. But this week, Moon faced something unprecedented: She was subjected to racist bullying online by the family of one of her fellow cast members, Kameron Westcott. In a statement obtained exclusively by Variety, her lawyer, Andrew Brettler of Lavely and Singer, says: “The insinuations the Westcotts made in those tweets are reckless, defamatory and […]
NBC’s Fall Schedule Heavy on Drama With Two Nights of Dick Wolf Shows
Despite the drama and reality heavy fall schedule, executives were quick to note, in a conference call with reporters, that its commitment to comedy has not waned. “There’s obviously a long history and legacy of comedies that NBC — we want to honor that,” said Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and […]
The ‘Saw’ Movies Ranked, From the Original to ‘Spiral’
Living and dying by Jigsaw’s gruesome traps, the overarching story has become increasingly convoluted in the pursuit of keeping the elderly , who never really took on the mantle correctly. To celebrate the franchise’s ninth installment — the shockingly star-studded “Spiral: From the Book of Saw,” featuring Chris Rock and Samuel L. …Read the full […]
‘Goldbergs,’ ‘Conners,’ ‘Rookie,’ ‘Million Little Things,’ ‘Home Economics’ Renewed at ABC
The show paid tribute to Segal twice after his passing, first with an “In Memoriam” end card on the March 24 episode and then with a longer video montage at the end of the April 7 episode. Doug Robinson, Alex Barnow, Chris Bishop, Annette Davis, Mike Sikowitz, David Guarascio and McLendon-Covey also executive produce. The […]
‘American Housewife,’ ‘Mixed-ish,’ ‘For Life,’ ‘Rebel’ Canceled at ABC
Julia Butters starred in the show’s first four seasons but her role was taken over by Giselle Eisenberg for Season 5. and was recently awarded the TV Academy Honors, which is reserved for “programs across numerous platforms and genres that elevate complex issues facing society,” per the Academy. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson executive produces via […]
Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill Return for ‘Enola Holmes’ Sequel on Netflix
Henry Cavill will reprise his role as Enola’s big brother Sherlock Holmes in the new adventure, which puts a dynamic female twist on the world’s greatest detective and his brilliant family. “I can’t wait to collaborate again with my ‘Enola Holmes’ family,” Brown said, announcing the franchise’s new installment. Based on the beloved “Enola Holmes […]
‘Shang-Chi,’ ‘Free Guy’ Will Play in Theaters for 45 Days Before Home Viewing
Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and 20th Century’s “Free Guy” will open in movie theaters exclusively, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced during a Q2 earnings call on Thursday. “Flexibility is a key component of our distribution strategy,” Chapek said. signed a deal with Cineworld, which owns Regal Cinemas, that will […]
CBS Announces ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Love Island’ New Seasons to Premiere in July (TV News Roundup)
The news announcement on Clubhouse marked the first of several “Big Brother”-“Love Island” Clubhouse events set for the summer, which will come to feature series talents, alumni, insiders and experts. The film will depict the inspiring true story of Wolfgang Puck, a man who survived a troubled childhood filled with a series of challenging obstacles […]
Sundance Film Festival Sets 2022 Dates for In-Person, Online Hybrid Event
We are in the process of designing a safe and accessible Festival where our audiences and artists can come together to celebrate and discover new work, and each other. The 2021 event took place a few days later than normal and tried out a hybrid edition for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Betty Gilpin, Shea Whigham, Darby Camp Join Starz Watergate Series ‘Gaslit’
Betty Gilpin, Shea Whigham, and Darby Camp have all been cast in the upcoming Starz Watergate drama series “Gaslit,” Variety has learned. The story will center on Martha Mitchell . Gilpin will star as Mo Dean, a former stewardess who meets John Dean on a blind date and falls in love with him just as he […]
Kathryn Hahn Joins Starry Ensemble of Netflix’s ‘Knives Out 2’
Netflix will release the sequel and a third installment in the whodunit franchise after agreeing to shell out $450 million for the rights. Plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, but chances are somebody will die mysteriously and there will be many, many suspects with iffy alibis, delicious backstories and ample motivation to commit […]
He-Man, Teela Makeovers Revealed in First Look at Netflix’s ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’
Since the series was announced in 2019, fans have been speculating just what executive producer and showrunner Kevin Smith — writer-director of “Clerks,” “Chasing Amy” and “Dogma” — would be doing with the property. “So much of this show has been possible because of the love and affection for this world at every level of […]
‘Friends’ Reunion Special at HBO Max to Premiere in May, Drops First Teaser
“Friends: The Reunion” will now debut on the one year anniversary of the launch of HBO Max and exactly one year after it was originally supposed to air. It will feature Friends” stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer as they return to the iconic comedy’s original soundstage, […]
Universal Pictures International Apologizes to Laverne Cox Over ‘Promising Young Woman’ Dubbing
“We are deeply grateful to Laverne and the transgender community for opening our eyes to a bias that neither we nor many in our industry had recognized,” a spokesperson from Universal Pictures International said in a statement. Emerald Fennell’s Academy Award-winning movie was scheduled to release in Italy on May 13, but has since been […]