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Thursday, December 25, 2025

'Bridgerton' Season 4 Trailer Adds a Dash of 'Cinderella' to a Forbidden Romance by Pat Saperstein

"You simply must marry. You just haven't met the right young lady," Benedict Bridgerton's mother Violet admonishes him in the trailer for season 4 of Netflix's "Bridgerton." That situation m…

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Marty Supreme Cast Guide: All the Cameos and Supporting Players Joining Timothee Chalamet by Pat Saperstein

It's no surprise that "Marty Supreme" was recently shortlisted for consideration for a nomination for the new casting Oscar. Director Josh Safdie and casting director Jennifer Venditti assem…

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Monday, December 15, 2025

Kevin Bacon Fights Tears as He Remembers 'A Few Good Men' Director Rob Reiner: 'Everybody Is Hurting Today' by Pat Saperstein

Kevin Bacon was on the verge of tears as he posted an emotional video tribute on Instagram to Rob Reiner, who directed him in the 1992 legal drama "A Few Good Men." It was nominated for four…

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Rob Reiner Mourned by Hollywood's Stunned A-List: 'We Lost One of the Few Good Men' by Pat Saperstein

Across Hollywood and beyond, celebrities and fans are paying tribute to director and actor Rob Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife Michele on Sunday in their home. The son of writ…

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Rob Reiner, Legendary Comedic Actor and 'Princess Bride' Director, Found Dead in His Home by Pat Saperstein

Rob Reiner, who segued from starring in "All in the Family" to directing movies including "This Is Spinal Tap," "A Few Good Men" and "When Harry Met Sally…" was found dead Sunday afternoon…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:32PM[SHARE]
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Peter Greene, 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask' Actor, Dies at 60 by Pat Saperstein

Peter Greene, who often played villains and criminals including Zed in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction," was found dead in his New York apartment on Friday. He was 60. His manager Gregg Ed…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:44AM[SHARE]

Dick Van Dyke Turns 100: How the Centenarian Triumphed in the 'Risky' Musical 'Mary Poppins' After Weathering His Show's Near-Cancellation a by Pat Saperstein

As Dick Van Dyke turns 100 and celebrates six Emmys over more than seven decades in the TV trenches, it's hard to imagine there was a time before he was a national treasure. The fledgling fu…

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Sunday, November 2, 2025

The Property Brothers Help Trump Remodel the White House With a Budget 'Between $350 Million and Infinity' on 'SNL' by Pat Saperstein

Host Miles Teller portrayed both Jonathan and Drew Scott " the Property Brothers from the show of the same name " as the twins showed up at the White House to help Donald Trump remodel the W…

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Monday, October 27, 2025

Variety Nominated for 107 National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards by Pat Saperstein

Variety reporters, photographers and designers scored 107 nominations for the Los Angeles Press Club's 18th National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, including Daniel D'Addario and …

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Samantha Eggar, Star of 'Doctor Dolittle,' Cronenberg's 'The Brood,' Dies at 86 by Pat Saperstein

English-born Samantha Eggar, who was Oscar nominated " and received the Golden Globe and the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival " for her performance in thriller "The Collector" …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:49PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Golden Globes to Host Tribute Event in Brazil in 2026 by Pat Saperstein

The Golden Globes is putting a spotlight on Brazilian entertainment with a new celebration set for March in Rio de Janeiro. The event, produced in partnership with Urland Ventures, will reco…

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Diane Keaton's Family Reveals Her Cause of Death by Pat Saperstein

Diane Keaton's family have made a statement revealing her cause of death. Her family thanked fans for their messages of support and told People magazine that the actress died of pneumonia on…

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Penelope Milford, Oscar-Nominated Actress in 'Coming Home,' Dies at 77 by Pat Saperstein

American stage and screen actress Penelope Milford, who was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1979 for her role in Hal Ashby's "Coming Home," died Tuesday in Saugerties, N.Y…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:33PM[SHARE]
Saturday, October 11, 2025

Diane Keaton: Her Oscar-Winning Career in Photos by Pat Saperstein

Diane Keaton, who has died at 79, had a long career of both serious and comedic roles. In addition to her "Annie Hall" Oscar win, Hall was Oscar-nominated for best actress for "Reds," "Somet…

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning 'Annie Hall' Star, Dies at 79 by Pat Saperstein

Diane Keaton, whose long, versatile career was indelibly highlighted by her Academy Award-winning performance as Woody Allen's titular love interest in the actor-writer-director's 1977 roman…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:01PM[SHARE]
Monday, October 6, 2025

Ken Jacobs, Pioneering Experimental Filmmaker, Dies at 92 by Pat Saperstein

Ken Jacobs, the pioneering experimental filmmaker noted for incorporating manipulated found footage into a series of films over more than seven decades, died Sunday in Manhattan. He was 92. …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:52PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 22, 2025

Malala Yousafzai and 'Succession' Actor Arian Moayed Board Afghanistan Doc 'Champions of the Golden Valley' as Executive Producers (EXCLUSIVE) by Pat Saperstein

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and "Succession" actor Arian Moayed have signed on as executive producers of the feature documentary "Champions of the Golden Valley." Directed by B…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:29PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 15, 2025

Lizzie Borden on Why Revolutionary Message of 'Born in Flames' Is Newly Relevant, That Controversial Viral Clip and Surviving Harvey Weinstein's by Pat Saperstein

In the late 1970s, New York was a mess. Garbage was piling up, rats were everywhere " in other words, it was the perfect time to make art in cheap lofts and create disruptive social movement…

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Emmys In Memoriam: Hulk Hogan, Polly Holliday, Tony Todd Among Those Left Off the Broadcast by Pat Saperstein

This year's Emmys featured an emotional good-bye to some of the TV world's biggest stars and creators. The moving tribute unfurled while the song "Go Rest High on the Mountain," sung by Lain…

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

How 'The Studio' Created Authentic L.A. Looks From the Golden Globes Ceremony to the Smokehouse Restaurant by Pat Saperstein

The DNA of Hollywood is so embedded in Seth Rogen's "The Studio" that it was essential to shoot on location at familiar landmarks and, of course, at an actual movie studio. The Apple TV+ ser…

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Terence Stamp, General Zod in 'Superman' Films, Dies at 87 by Pat Saperstein

English-born Terence Stamp, who burned brightly as a young actor in the 1960s, with praise heaped upon him for roles in "Billy Budd," "The Collector" and "Far From the Madding Crowd," memora…

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Matthew Loeb Reelected as International President of IATSE by Pat Saperstein

Matthew Loeb has been reelected "by acclimation" as international president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Also reelected on Thursday at the 70th Quadrennial Co…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:11PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 28, 2025

Wallis Annenberg, Prominent Los Angeles Philanthropist, Dies at 86 by Pat Saperstein

Wallis Annenberg, the prominent Los Angeles philanthropist who backed institutions including the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, died Monday in Los Angeles.…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:31PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 19, 2025

David Lynch Auction: Director's Chair Sells for $91,000; Highest Sale Is 'Ronnie Rocket' Scripts for $195,000 by Pat Saperstein

The proceeds from the David Lynch Collection auction could buy quite a few cherry pies: Julien's auction Wednesday with Turner Classic Movies raised $4.25 million total for the iconic filmma…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:19PM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 8, 2025

Pippa Scott, Actress in 'Auntie Mame' and 'Petulia' and Producer, Dies at 90 by Pat Saperstein

Pippa Scott, who appeared in movies including "The Searchers," "Petulia" and "Auntie Mame" before making numerous TV appearances and marrying Lorimar Productions co-founder Lee Rich, died Ma…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:36PM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 7, 2025

Entertainment Publicist Danny Duran Dies at 58 by Pat Saperstein

Danny Duran, a respected entertainment publicist for more than 25 years who founded boutique agency ddPR, died Wednesday after an eight-month battle with cancer. He was 58. Duran started his…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:54AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 30, 2025

Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'MASH,' Dies at 87 by Pat Saperstein

Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on seminal TV comedy "MASH," died Friday at her home in New York City. She was 87.  Her rep Harlan Boll said the New York polic…

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Disney's 'Tangled' Live-Action Movie on Hold Indefinitely by Pat Saperstein

Disney has put the live-action version of the 2010 animated hit "Tangled" on hold, according to sources. The story based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Rapunzel was in active developmen…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:51PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 2, 2025

David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman, Dies at 75 by Pat Saperstein

David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to become a lounge singer under the name Buster Poindexter and act in films such as "Scr…

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Marvin Laird, Broadway and Film Composer and Conductor, Dies at 85 by Pat Saperstein

Marvin Laird, the award-winning Broadway and film composer who also conducted concerts for big stars like Diana Ross and Bernadette Peters, died Monday in Connecticut from natural causes. He…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:42PM[SHARE]
Sunday, December 1, 2024

Marshall Brickman, Oscar-Winning Co-Screenwriter of 'Annie Hall,' Dies at 85 by Pat Saperstein

Marshall Brickman, who won an Oscar for writing "Annie Hall" alongside Woody Allen and also collaborated with him on "Sleeper," "Manhattan" and "Manhattan Murder Mystery," died Friday in Man…

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