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Today — 21 December 2024Variety

Blake Lively Sues ‘It Ends With Us’ Co-Star Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment; His Lawyer Slams ‘Shameful’ Lawsuit Full of ‘False Accusations’

21 December 2024 at 14:27
Blake Lively has sued her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment. In a bombshell filing, the actress alleges that Baldoni attempted to mount a smear campaign against her and claims his behavior caused her and her family “severe emotional distress” (per a lawsuit obtained by TMZ). Bryan Freedman, a […]

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Pay-Per-View: Here’s How to Watch the Grand Arrivals Boxing Livestream Online

21 December 2024 at 12:30
There’s a big rematch in “The Kingdom” today! After a legendary bout back in May, Ukrainian Oleksandr “The Cat” Usyk (22-0-0) defense his WBA, WBO and WBC heavyweight championship belts against British fighter Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury (34-1-1) in a highly-anticipated rematch on Saturday, Dec. 21. Grand Arrivals: Usyk vs. Fury 2 takes place […]

‘Family Time’ Review: Finnish Family Portrait Balances Christmas Cheer and Domestic Discord

By: Dharv2014
21 December 2024 at 11:00
With its stationary long-shots of domestic life, “Family Time” is like the “Paranormal Activity” of dysfunctional-holiday-gathering movies: There’s a sense of spying on people who don’t realize they’re under a microscope. Of course, Tia Kouvo’s debut feature is duly scripted, directed and professionally acted. But her approach is so effectively low-key, you might occasionally forget […]

‘La Suprema’ Review: Felipe Holguín Caro’s Twist on a Boxing Drama Is Modest in Scope, Big on Heart

21 December 2024 at 09:00
What is a place if it’s not on a map? What is a people if they’re not recognized? Felipe Holguín Caro’s “La Suprema” asks these questions within an intimate drama set in a remote Caribbean town in Colombia. La Suprema exists on no map and its Afro-Colombian population feels similarly erased. Modest in its ambitions […]

Barack Obama Includes Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Billie Eilish Among Favorite Music of 2024

21 December 2024 at 01:27
As is tradition, former President Barack Obama has released his favorite music from 2024, including Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Obama dropped his list on social media following his favorite movies and books from the year. Among other picks for his shortlist include Billie Eilish’s “Lunch,” […]

How Tosca Musk Crafted Passionflix, the World’s Steamiest Niche Streaming Service

21 December 2024 at 01:20
Tosca Musk loves love. So much so that, in 2016, she co-founded Passionflix, a niche streaming service dedicated entirely to romance. Since its inception, Passionflix has produced 28 original movies, four series and 11 short films, all adapted from romantic fiction by female authors. Subscriptions (aptly priced at $69 yearly) are available in over 150 […]

James Gunn Explains Why the ‘Creature Commandos’ Episode About Weasel Is ‘the Saddest Thing I’ve Ever Written’

21 December 2024 at 00:40
SPOILER WARNING: This story includes major plot details from Season 1, Episode 4 of “Creature Commandos,” currently streaming on Max. When James Gunn first introduced Weasel in the 2021 feature film “The Suicide Squad,” he knew that the DC Comics character — either an animalistic human or a human-like animal, depending on your point of […]

‘Sonic 3’ Post-Credits Scene Explained: Who Are Those Video Game Characters? Does [SPOILER] Die? What’s Next in ‘Sonic 4’?

21 December 2024 at 00:30
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers about the ending and post-credits scene in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” now playing in theaters. Just like the ending of the first two “Sonic the Hedgehog” movies, the third installment sets up the fourth movie — coming to theaters in 2027 — with a surprise cameo. After Team […]

The Long Road to ‘Lana’: Why SZA Took Two Years to Drop the ‘SOS’ Deluxe Album

By: Jem Aswad
21 December 2024 at 00:14
In most cases, deluxe albums are intended as a chart-focused second wind for their parent albums, and usually have just a handful of extra tracks — remixes, leftovers, maybe a hot new single to give an extra boost — while the artist is saving the more-promising new material for their next proper album. Not SZA. […]

Timothée Chalamet Says It’s ‘Uniquely Hilarious’ to Rip Up Acceptance Speeches After Losing Acting Awards: ‘You Narcissistic Arrogant Prick’

20 December 2024 at 23:34
Timothée Chalamet is 28 years old and just landed the fourth Golden Globe nomination of his career. He’s in contention for the best actor in a motion picture drama prize at the 2025 ceremony thanks to his acclaimed performance as Bob Dylan in the biographical music drama “A Complete Unknown.” Chalamet’s last three nominations did […]

‘Superman’ Trailer Launches to ‘Over 250 Million Views,’ Says James Gunn: ‘The Most Viewed Trailer in the History of Both DC and Warner Bros.’

20 December 2024 at 23:12
The live-action introduction to the new DC Universe got off to a massive start, according to James Gunn. The filmmaker announced on his social media platforms Friday that the “Superman” teaser trailer was viewed over 250 million times in its first day. “Krypto really did take us home: With over 250 million views and a […]

Yesterday — 20 December 2024Variety

Quavo’s ‘Huncho Farms’ Event Provides Food to 500 Atlanta Families

By: Jem Aswad
20 December 2024 at 22:37
On Thursday, Quavo and the team at Quavo Cares hosted their second annual Huncho Farms in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Atlanta City Council. Supporting seniors who are raising their grandchildren, Quavo Cares continues to pursue its mission to support communities facing food scarcity. The marketplace offered live music and holiday-themed […]

Barack Obama’s Top 10 Movies of 2024 Includes ‘Anora,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘A Complete Unknown’ and More

20 December 2024 at 22:28
Barack Obama has shared his favorite movies of the year, continuing what has become an annual list-making tradition from the former President. “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year,” Obama wrote in a briefer than usual caption on social media for this year’s list. The full line-up, listed in no established order by […]

‘Gladiator II’ Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher to Receive Advanced Imaging Society Award (EXCLUSIVE)

20 December 2024 at 22:26
“Gladiator II” producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the Advanced Imaging Society’s Harold Lloyd Award, Feb. 7 during the AIS Lumiere Awards luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Their credits also include Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic “Gladiator,” which won five Academy Awards including best picture. Scott’s recently-released sequel stars Paul Mescal, […]

Jared Leto to Play Skeletor in ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie; Cast Also Set for Villains Trap Jaw, Tri-Klops and Goat Man

20 December 2024 at 22:15
By the power of Grayskull, Jared Leto will become a jacked-up, cranially exposed supervillain! The Oscar-winning star of “House of Gucci” and “Dallas Buyers Club” is joining Amazon MGM’s upcoming live-action film “Masters of the Universe” as Skeletor, the skull-faced archenemy of Eternia’s greatest warrior, He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine). Director Travis Knight (“Bumblebee”) has also cast […]

Nielsen Makes Paramount Data Less Easy to Analyze As Measurement Fight Continues

20 December 2024 at 22:07
Advertisers who want to know how many people Nielsen counted watching “60 Minutes” or “Yellowstone” on TV networks owned by Paramount Global may have to work a little harder to understand what all the information means. In a memo sent Friday to executives at major ad-buying agencies, John Halley, president of Paramount’s ad sales efforts, […]

‘Mufasa’ Cast Breakdown: See the Faces Behind All the Animals in ‘The Lion King’ Prequel Movie

20 December 2024 at 22:05
Disney had enormous success in 2019 with Jon Favreau’s “The Lion King,” a remake of the beloved 1994 animated movie that used photorealistic CGI and virtual production techniques to appear as if it was shot in “live-action.” The movie earned $1.6 billion worldwide and remains the 10th highest-grossing movie of all time, unadjusted for inflation. […]

‘Virgin River’ Boss on Season 6 Cliffhangers, Who’s Not Returning and Why That Pool Table Scene Was Done Without an Intimacy Coordinator

20 December 2024 at 22:00
WARNING: This post contains spoilers from Season 6 of “Virgin River,” now streaming on Netflix. It’s officially wedding season in Virgin River. While the 10 new episodes, which began streaming on Dec. 19, focused on the planning of Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack’s (Martin Henderson) wedding, it also stayed true to the world of “Virgin […]

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Here’s How to Watch the College Football Game Online with Sling TV

20 December 2024 at 21:30
The 2024-2025 NCAA College Football Playoff begins with the first round of gameplay on Friday, Dec. 20. And one of the first games reignites an old in-state rivalry. Broadcasting on ESPN, you can watch the No. 8-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (11-1) take on the No. 5-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1) at Notre Dame Stadium in […]

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