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Epstein, Iran and ‘drain the swamp’: Have Republicans shifted before vote?
Some of the core issues that drove Trump's US supporters and the MAGA movement are no longer Republican talking points.
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Sony Pictures TV Signs Content Creator Thea Von Engelbrechten to First-Look Deal, Launches Animated Microdrama ‘Hazelwood’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures Television has sealed a multiyear, first-look deal with content creator Thea Von Engelbrechten, who’s behind the popular “Moletown Drama” social platforms — which boast 2.5 million TikTok followers and 1 million Instagram followers. As part of the deal, Sony has the first-look rights to develop and produce original series from Von Engelbrechten. First […]
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Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series “Picket Fences” and appeared in movies ranging from “MASH” to “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “A River Runs Through It” and “Ted,” died on Wednesday of natural causes, Variety has confirmed with his publicist. He was 93. The lean, rugged, mustachioed actor won an Emmy in 1993 and was also […]
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U.S. Bank and Visa Present An Evening With Jessica Alba in Partnership With Variety
In partnership with Variety, U.S. Bank and Visa will host An Evening With Jessica Alba on Oc. 29 in Los Angeles. The intimate, invite-only event will celebrate the launch of U.S. Bank’s Business Essentials product suite, including two new credit cards in collaboration with Visa. A recently launched brand campaign features Alba as U.S. Bank’s […]
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Gossip Goblin’s AI Film ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ Picked Up by AGC Intl.
AGC Intl., the sales arm of Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, has added “Gods Don’t Give Gifts” to its slate and will introduce the animated sci-fi epic to buyers at the American Film Market. Creator Zack London (aka Gossip Goblin) makes his feature directorial debut with the film. London’s Gossip Goblin YouTube channel has 1.4 million […]
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‘Halloweentown 5’ in Development at Disney
Disney is in early development on a fifth film in its popular “Halloweentown” series. While plot details are not yet known, the new movie is being written by Lily Houghton and Ryan Koehn based on characters by Paul Bernbaum, who wrote the first “Halloweentown” film in 1998. Casting is not confirmed either, though multiple cast […]
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Sacha Baron Cohen Says Marvel Worried Casting a Jewish Actor as the Devil in ‘Ironheart’ Would Be Antisemitic
Sacha Baron Cohen opened up about his experience signing on to play the demon Mephisto in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a live “Happy Sad Confused” conversation at New York’s 92nd Street Y. The actor, currently on tour promoting “Ali G: Who Iz I?,” recalled how the creative team working on last year’s Disney+ series […]
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Lucia Aniello, Mike Flanagan, Karyn Kusama, Boots Riley and Lesli Linka Glatter Among Mentors for DGA Women’s Steering Committee
The Directors Guild of America’s Women’s Steering Committee has announced its seventh class of mentors and mentees. The mentorship program pairs mid-career women and nonbinary directors with established mentors to help them navigate the early days of their careers. Lucia Aniello (“Hacks,” “Broad City”), Mike Flanagan (“Carrie,” upcoming “The Exorcist: Martyrs”), Boots Riley (“I Love […]
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Charli xcx Joins Martin Scorsese’s ‘What Happens at Night’ With Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence (EXCLUSIVE)
Charli xcx and Martin Scorsese’s collaboration is extending beyond the cover for her new album “Music, Fashion, Film.” Sources tell Variety that the pop star has a cameo in the Oscar-winning director’s upcoming movie “What Happens at Night” alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Described as a Gothic psychological horror film, the Apple and StudioCanal […]
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Agencies and Producers Back U.S. Tax Incentive as ‘First Step’ Toward Hollywood Recovery
A coalition of Hollywood talent agencies and independent producers said Thursday that it supports the proposed U.S. tax incentive for film and TV production as a “first step,” but that more will need to be done to revive the industry. The American Entertainment Alliance — which includes CAA, WME and UTA — is pushing for […]
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WHO warns ‘more complex’ Ebola outbreak now present in 3 African countries
Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient, confirmed this week, was infected.
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White evangelical support for Trump slips but still strong as midterms near
Poll finds white evangelicals still outpace other demographic groups in supporting Trump, as he rallies right-wing base.
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How the Turkiye-Libya deal is reshaping the Mediterranean
How the Turkiye-Libya deal is reshaping the Mediterranean
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Israel frees suspects in two settler attacks as West Bank pogroms intensify
Israeli court releases nine settler suspects over West Bank attacks as investigations into recent assaults continue.
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Foreign national beaten to death by a mob in South Africa
Police say a 50-person mob in Durban killed a man amid a wave of anti-migrant marches.
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‘Longer we wait, worse it gets’: Struggle of Gaza’s breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients in Gaza face delayed diagnoses, medicine shortages and limited access to scans and treatment.
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Iran says seven ships hit in Hormuz Strait, warns US of wider response
The US has pushed back on the IRGC's claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.
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‘The Odyssey’ Artisans Talk Bringing Christopher Nolan’s Epic to Life With Practical Sets and Thousands of Costumes at Middleburg Film Fest
When Christopher Nolan gathered his team of artisans for his adaptation of Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” he first told production designer Ruth De Jong of his plans. But the process was shrouded in secrecy because working with Nolan is an in-person process. De Jong explained, “There are no scripts emailed, sent or discussed on […]
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Amy Winehouse West End Musical in Development (EXCLUSIVE)
A musical based on Amy Winehouse is officially in development, Variety has exclusively learned. The project is in early days although legendary Broadway producer Catherine Schreiber, who has produced shows including “Cabaret,” “Rent” and the stage adaptation of “High School Musical,” is understood to be involved and casting is said to be underway. One source […]
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‘SNL’ Sets John Mulaney’s Seventh Time Hosting With Phoebe Bridgers as Musical Guest, Plus Druski and the Strokes
“Saturday Night Live” has set its next round of Season 52 hosts. As previously reported, Druski will headline the Nov. 7 episode — the first-ever digital content creator to headline the late-night sketch series. His episode comes ahead of the December release of his scripted Netflix series “Collect and Praise.” “SNL” has newly announced that […]