Anthony Mackie Jokes About Being Hollywood’s ‘White Dude Whisperer’ After Finally Breaking His Awards Curse
Anthony Mackie brought his signature humor and candor to The Tonight Show, where he playfully addressed his long history of seeing white co-stars…
Joaquin Phoenix Reveals How Being Called a “Character Actor” Early in His Career Fueled His Drive to Stardom
During a candid conversation on Theo Von’s “This Past Weekend” podcast, Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix recalled a pivotal moment early in his career…
‘Thunderbolts*’ Director Jake Schreier on Taskmaster Backlash and That Surprise A24-Style Trailer
Fresh off the digital release of Thunderbolts* (coming to physical media July 29), director Jake Schreier sat down with Variety to unpack the…
E! News’ Final Curtain Call: Celebrity Newscast Canceled After 32 Years Amid Network Restructuring
The entertainment news landscape is losing one of its longest-running institutions as E! News prepares to sign off for good on September 25,…
How ‘The Home’ Director Channels Generational Resentment into Horror & Why Pete Davidson was Perfect for the Lead
James DeMonaco, the filmmaker behind “The Purge” franchise, has crafted his most politically charged horror film yet with “The Home,” which explores generational…
Nickelodeon Unveils First Look at ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ – A Dark New Chapter for the Avatar Legacy
At San Diego Comic-Con’s Avatar 20th-anniversary celebration, Nickelodeon sent shockwaves through the fandom by revealing the first artwork for Avatar: Seven Havens, the…
Hulu’s ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot Pilot Expands Cast with Rising Stars and Familiar Faces
The highly anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival at Hulu has added five new series regulars to its ensemble, joining returning icon Sarah…
White House Fires Back at ‘South Park’ Over Scathing Trump Parody: “Desperate Attempt for Relevance”
In an unusually sharp rebuke from the executive branch, the Trump administration has slammed South Park following its Season 27 premiere, which featured…
ADOR Presents Case for NewJeans’ Return, Warns of Industry-Wide Consequences in Court Hearing
During the third hearing of the high-stakes legal battle over NewJeans’ exclusive contract at Seoul Central District Court, ADOR made an impassioned argument…