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Sunday, January 25, 2026

Ethan Hawke on Doing His Own Stunts in Sundance Drama 'The Weight' and Advice to Maya Hawke After 'Stranger Things' Ends: 'Time to Move on. by Zack Sharf

Ethan Hawke might not be hanging from skyscrapers or clinging to a flying Airbus à la Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible" adventures, but he was game to do his own stunts in "The Weight,"…

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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Rory Kennedy Says 'I'm Not Sure I'll Watch' Ryan Murphy's JFK Jr. Show and Warns: 'We Really Need to Pay Attention to Scientists and Docto by Zack Sharf

Rory Kennedy touched down at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival as the director of the upcoming documentary "Queen of Chess." The film chronicles the 15-year success of Hungarian chess prodigy …

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Riz Ahmed Wants to Be James Bond and Playfully Walks Out of Interview Over Jacob Elordi 007 Rumors: 'I Don't Mind Who Plays Bond as Long as It Is by Zack Sharf

Riz Ahmed goes full James Bond, sort of, in Prime Video's upcoming comedy series "Bait," which world premiered on the opening night of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival ahead of its streaming …

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Judd Apatow Says Trump's America Has Become 'Heinous' and 'There's a Weird Normalization' Going On: 'We're Going Skiing Today So I Gue by Zack Sharf

Judd Apatow believes that Americans need to "think long-term, get involved, and make sacrifices" to survive the turbulent state of the world. The director, at the Sundance Film Festival for …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:02PM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Chris Noth Says Sarah Jessica Parker Friendship Ended Over Her 'Hurtful' Response to Sexual Assault Claims Against Him: 'It Was Sad' and 'Di by Zack Sharf

Chris Noth is finally discussing the end of his friendship with Sarah Jessica Parker. The two were co-stars for many years on "Sex and the City" as Mr. Big and Carrie Bradshaw, roles they re…

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Viggo Mortensen Showed Up to 'Lord of the Rings' Set With an 'Eye Bulged Out' After Surfing Accident, Could Only Be Filmed From the Side: 'B by Zack Sharf

For anyone attending the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy theatrical re-release, pay attention to the iconic Mines of Moria set piece in "The Fellowship of the Ring" and you may notice for the fi…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:34PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Jodie Foster Asks 'How Did I Get Saved' From Sexual Abuse in Hollywood? Says 'I Was Too Dangerous to Touch' as a 12-Year-Old Oscar Nominee Wit by Zack Sharf

Jodie Foster said in a new interview with NPR that she was "saved" from Hollywood sexual abuse because she earned power in the industry at such a young age. Part of that power came from scor…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:46PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Matt Damon Says Clint Eastwood Shut Down His Request to Film More Takes: 'Why? You Wanna Waste Everybody's Time?' by Zack Sharf

Matt Damon appeared on the "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast and remembered Clint Eastwood shutting him down during their first day on set together. Damon has appeared in two Eastwood m…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:34PM[SHARE]
Sunday, January 11, 2026

Nikki Glaser Honors Rob Reiner at Golden Globes With 'Spinal Tap' Hat: 'This One Went to 11' by Zack Sharf

Rob Reiner was honored at the 2026 Golden Globes by host Nikki Glaser during the last moments of the broadcast. The ceremony took place just under one month since "The Princess Bride" and "T…

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Slams 'Maniac' Donald Trump for Defending ICE Shooting Death and Blaming It on the 'Radical Left Threatening Our Law Enforcement Of by Zack Sharf

Jimmy Kimmel branded Donald Trump a "maniac" in reaction to the president's Truth Social post about the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good. The 37-year-old U.S. citizen was fatally shot by …

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

SAG's Actor Awards Shut Out Cynthia Erivo, Wagner Moura and All Foreign-Language Performances in Shocking Snubs by Zack Sharf

The nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards (previously the SAG Awards) have been announced, and Cynthia Erivo ("Wicked: For Good") and Wagner Moura ("The Secret Agent") are among the biggest …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:28PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Ben Affleck Says 'Argo' Oscar Snub for Best Director Was 'Massive Embarrassment' by Zack Sharf

Ben Affleck appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" amid his press tour for Netflix's "The Rip" and looked back on the "massive embarrassment" of being snubbed at the Oscars for best director with …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:34PM[SHARE]
Monday, December 29, 2025

Joe Rogan Says Donald Trump Attacking Rob Reiner After His Death Is 'So Disappointing' and 'Not Funny': 'There's No Justification For What by Zack Sharf

Joe Rogan is the latest industry heavyweight speaking out against Donald Trump's repeated attacks against Rob Reiner after the director's tragic death. Trump alleged that Reiner's death was …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:15PM[SHARE]
Monday, December 22, 2025

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Varang Actor Oona Chaplin Is Charlie Chaplin's Granddaughter and Considered Changing Her Name: 'It's Tricky to Feel by Zack Sharf

Oona Chaplin is the actor behind "Avatar: Fire and Ash" villain Varang. She's also the granddaughter of film icon Charlie Chaplin. Oona, whose credits also include "Game of Thrones," recentl…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:32PM[SHARE]

James Cameron Criticizes Amy Poehler's Golden Globes Joke About His Marriage to Kathryn Bigelow Being Torture: 'An Ignorant Dig' That 'Went To by Zack Sharf

James Cameron was the butt of one of Amy Poehler's most ruthless Golden Globes jokes, one he's now calling an "ignorant dig" at his expense. Speaking in a recent interview with The New York …

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Timothée Chalamet Says Divisive 'Marty Supreme' Press Tour Behavior Is 'the Spirit of Marty': 'I'm Trying to Get This Out in the Biggest by Zack Sharf

Timothée Chalamet has some explaining to do. For the last several weeks, the Oscar nominee has been raising eyebrows in Hollywood with his unconventional press tour for "Marty Supreme." Whi…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:35AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 19, 2025

James Van Der Beek Says Weight Loss at 'Dawson's Creek' Reunion 'Was Not Cancer Related,' Cries Over Family Getting a Standing Ovation From by Zack Sharf

James Van Der Beek joined "Today" for a new sit-down TV interview amid his cancer diagnosis and fought through tears as he remembered his family getting a rapturous standing ovation during S…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:52AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Nick Robinson Played a Version of Nick Reiner in 'Being Charlie' and Speaks Out After Rob Reiner's Death: 'An Incredible Artist' by Zack Sharf

Nick Robinson praised Rob Reiner as "an incredible artist" after the director's tragic death. The two worked together on the 2015 drama film "Being Charlie," which was co-written by Rob's so…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:10PM[SHARE]
Monday, December 15, 2025

Jim Carrey 'Freaked Out' and 'Called Cut' When 'Grinch' Stunt Almost Hurt Child Co-Star Taylor Momsen: 'I Always Felt Really Safe With J by Zack Sharf

Taylor Momsen revealed in Vulture's oral history on "How the Grinch Saved Christmas" that Jim Carrey once stopped production in the middle of filming when a stunt involving his child co-star…

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Monday, December 8, 2025

Kate Winslet Says Plastic Surgery in Hollywood Is 'Devastating,' Condemns 'Terrifying' Weight-Loss Drugs: 'It's F"ing Chaos Out There' by Zack Sharf

Kate Winslet recently spoke to The Sunday Times and condemned female actors' over-reliance on plastic surgery in Hollywood. The Oscar winner said that young actors have "become obsessed with…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:22PM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Paul Dano Defended: 'The Batman 2' Writer, Simu Liu and More Share Praise After Quentin Tarantino Slams Him as the 'Worst F"ing Actor in SAG†by Zack Sharf

Hollywood is coming to the defense of Paul Dano after Quentin Tarantino slammed the performer as "the worst fucking actor in SAG." As cinephiles flocked to social media to champion Dano's pe…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:32AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

BD Wong Apologizes for Racist Joke: 'I'm Sorry if This Moment Tarnished Any Respect You May've Had For Me' by Zack Sharf

BD Wong issued a lengthy apology on Threads after making a "racist comment" on social media. The "Law & Order" and "Jurassic World" actor ignited backlash after commenting on a post from…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:36PM[SHARE]
Monday, December 1, 2025

Dick Van Dyke Hosts Two-Hour Sing-a-Long Ahead of 100th Birthday and Performs 'Marry Poppins' Hits: We Must 'Revive the Art of Conversation' by Zack Sharf

Dick Van Dyke started celebrating his upcoming 100th birthday early by hosting a two-hour sing-a-long charity event with fans on Nov. 30 in Malibu, California (via People). The event, which …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:25PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Quentin Tarantino Blasts 'Hunger Games' for Ripping Off 'Battle Royale' as He Starts to Reveal 20 Best Movies of 21st Century: How Did Suzanne by Zack Sharf

Quentin Tarantino is the latest guest on "The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast," where he started unveiling his list of the 20 greatest movies of the 21st century so far. The Oscar winner revealed …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:03PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Ariana Grande Says 'Certain People' Wanted to Cut the 'Wicked: For Good' Door Scene Even Though 'It's One of the Most Beautiful Moments' by Zack Sharf

Ariana Grande appeared on the "Shut Up Evan" podcast for a spoiler interview about "Wicked: For Good" and revealed that "certain people" wanted to cut the shot of a door separating Elphaba a…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:30PM[SHARE]

'Wicked' Sequels Being Figured Out at Universal Pictures: 'Things Are Underway' to See How 'We Can Continue in This Universe' by Zack Sharf

After "Wicked: For Good's" record-breaking start at the box office, Universal Pictures is ready for more stories set in the Land of Oz. Michael Moses, the studio's chief marketing officer, t…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:04AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 24, 2025

Jon M. Chu Refused to Show Studio Execs the Final Shot of 'Wicked: For Good' and Has No Idea What Ariana Grande Whispered in Cynthia Erivo's Ear by Zack Sharf

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for "Wicked: For Good," now playing in theaters. "Wicked: For Good" director Jon M. Chu revealed to Business Insider that he refused to show Univer…

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Lupita Nyong'o Says Oscar Win for '12 Years a Slave' Led to Acting Offers to Play More Slaves; One Offer Included the Pitch: 'This Time You' by Zack Sharf

Lupita Nyong'o revealed in an interview with CNN that winning an Oscar for her supporting performance in "12 Years a Slave" only led to acting offers for more slave roles in the months that …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:33PM[SHARE]

Dorothy Speaks! 'Wicked: For Good' Actor Bethany Weaver Says Taking Over Judy Garland's Iconic Role Was a 'Life-Changing Experience' by Zack Sharf

"Wicked: For Good" viewers might never see her face, but the actor Bethany Weaver plays a huge role in the blockbuster musical sequel. Weaver takes over the role of Dorothy Gale, originally …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Rupert Grint Wrote Letter to New Ron Weasley Actor Before HBO's 'Harry Potter' Started Filming: 'It's Quite Strange to Have the Cycle Happen by Zack Sharf

Rupert Grint recently told the BBC that he wrote new Ron Weasley actor Alastair Stout a letter before the child actor started production on HBO's "Harry Potter" television series. Grint p…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:41AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 21, 2025

Cynthia Erivo on Protecting Ariana Grande From Man Who Grabbed Her on 'Wicked: For Good' Red Carpet: 'I Just Wanted to Make Sure My Friend Was S by Zack Sharf

The "Wicked: For Good" press tour has been a whirlwind (Ariana Grande recently tested positive for COVID, for instance), but no moment made more headlines than when a man jumped over a barri…

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off