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Autumn Best Thought Her Disability Would Slow Her Acting Career — Then Anna Kendrick Cast Her in ‘Woman of the Hour’

SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “Woman of the Hour,” now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s “Woman of the Hour” marks Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, but that was not the movie’s only breakthrough performance. Of all the featured victims, one young girl stands out in the ripped-from-the-headlines plot: Amy, a runaway teen, survived her […]

Danny Ramirez on Joaquin Phoenix Pulling Out of Todd Haynes’ Gay Romance Movie: ‘It’s Definitely Disappointing’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Danny Ramirez was set to star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in a gay romance film from director Todd Haynes. But Phoenix dropped out of the untitled project just five days before shooting began in Guadalajara, Mexico. “It’s definitely disappointing,” Ramirez told Variety‘s Marc Malkin at the Academy Museum Gala Saturday night in Los Angeles. He added, […]

Sandra Oh, Elizabeth Banks and Eva Longoria Board ‘The Vagina Monologues’-Inspired ‘The Midlife Monologues’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Sandra Oh, Elizabeth Banks and Eva Longoria are just a few of the names who have signed on for Constance Zimmer and Abby Epstein’s “The Midlife Monologues,” a docu-theater piece inspired by Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.” “Our goal with ‘The Midlife Monologues’ is to shine a light on what’s often called the most ‘invisible […]

SAG-AFTRA Steps Up Advocacy Efforts for Disabled Performers With ‘Time to Get Real’ Video Series

SAG-AFTRA has produced three advocacy videos putting a spotlight on the challenges disabled actors face in pursuing and auditioning for jobs in the entertainment industry. The videos were produced as part of the union’s “Inclusion: Time to Get Real” campaign launched in connection with National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The goal is to demonstrate how […]

‘Trailer Park Boys’ Movie ‘Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties’ Acquired by Blue Fox Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Blue Fox Entertainment and Blue Fox Canada have picked up North American digital and theatrical rights for comedy “Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story.” Featuring Mike Smith as Bubbles, Robb Wells as Ricky, John Paul Tremblay as Julian, and Patrick Roach as Randy, the movie is a spinoff of […]

Executives from Walmart, iHeartMedia and TalkShopLive Discuss the Secrets of Live Streaming and the Original Influencers

More highlights from Variety’s Executive Interview Studio, presented by Canva, during this year’s Advertising Week held in New York City. EVP of digital marketing at iHeartMedia Jeff Cucinell, sat down to reveal how they trust the personalities of iHeartRadio and how the early radio were, in fact, the first influencers. Meanwhile, Bryan Moore, CEO and co-founder […]

Anchor Bay Picks Up Comedy ‘Sour Party’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Anchor Bay Entertainment has acquired the global rights for the comedy “Sour Party,” co-written, directed, and produced by the married duo Amanda and Michael Drexton. “This love-hate letter to Los Angeles is a semi-autobiographical ode to the worst parts of ourselves as told by two self-obsessed, flailing 30-somethings,” said the Drextons. The film stars Samantha […]

Actor and Disability Rights Activist Liz Carr Speaks Out Against Legalizing Assisted Death in the US, ‘They Think It’s Better to Be Dead Than to Be Disabled’

Liz Carr, known for starring in the third season of the fantasy comedy “Good Omens” and playing a forensic scientist in the crime drama “Silent Witness,” supports the U.S. government’s refusal to outright legalize euthanasia in the nation. The actress and disability rights activist argued how these programs may have cultural implications on the lives […]

‘Ready or Not’ Set for a Sequel Starring Samara Weaving

The bride is back. The acclaimed wedding night horror-comedy “Ready or Not” is coming back for a sequel with lead actress Samara Weaving, who is no stranger to the genre cast in Netflix’s “The Babysitter” and the 2022 “Scream” film, among many others. Production company Radio Silence is returning with the fan-favorite film centered around a children’s […]

‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Final Season Trailer Promises Interstellar Chaos as Animated Series Comes to a Close

Paramount+ has debuted the trailer for the fifth and final season of the animated comedy “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” The first two episodes will premiere on Thursday Oct. 24 on the Paramount + streaming service.  The 10-episode season produced by CBS Studios will drop every Thursday from its release date through to Dec. 19. In […]

‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ Release Date Announced; Album Includes the 11 Songs from Act One of the Musical

“Wicked,” one of Broadway’s most popular modern-day classics, is coming to the big screen, with a soundtrack arriving in tandem with the film’s release. “Wicked: The Soundtrack” is slated to be released alongside the movie’s box office debut on Nov. 22, with a pre-order launching today. It’s set to include renditions of the musical’s notable […]

‘The Diplomat’ Season 2 Trailer: Keri Russell Digs Up a Conspiracy Inside the British Government in Netflix’s Political Thriller Series

Netflix has released the trailer for Season 2 of the hit political thriller series “The Diplomat,” set to stream globally on the platform on Oct. 31. The upcoming season picks up after the events of the Season 1 finale, which ended with a bang — literally — after a bomb is detonated in central London. […]

Taylor Swift Is Now the Richest Female Musician in the World

Taylor Swift reaches yet another career peak, becoming the richest female musician in the world. According to Forbes, her net worth has been estimated at $1.6 billion. Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour propelled her into billionaire status in 2023. Her wealth is estimated to be made up of $600 million from concert sales and royalties, plus […]

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