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Jane Rosenthal Unscripted: The Tribeca Founder on the Executive Who Disrespected De Niro, ‘Meet the Parents 4’ and Hollywood’s ‘Extremely Disturbing’ Silence Over Trump
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‘The Last of Us’ Guest Star Joe Pantoliano on Filming That Heartbreaking Final Scene and Forgetting Pedro Pascal "The Last of Us" guest star Joe Pantoliano discusses the death of his character, Eugene, and what happened when he saw Pedro Pascal for the first time on set.

When I said hello to "Mr. Pantoliano" before our interview, he smiled and said, "You can call me Joey Pants, because you just murdered my last name."

The subsequent interview, though relatively brief, was one of the most delightful I've had in my career. Hopefully, it's as delightful to read!

Benito Skinner’s ‘Overcompensating’ Is a College Coming Out Story That Plays It Entirely Too Straight: TV Review The Amazon Prime Video comedy from social media star Benito Skinner is a college coming out story that plays it entirely too straight.

with OVERCOMPENSATING, benito skinner aka bennydrama dials down his personality to play a closeted version of himself in a jarringly earnest coming out story with frustrating glimpses of arch, campy edge: variety.com/2025/tv/revi...

‘Industry’ Star Marisa Abela on That Slap and Yasmin’s Shocking Decision: ‘It’s Too Far Gone’ 'Industry' star Marisa Abela breaks down Season 2, Episode 6 and explains why her character Yasmin Hanani couldn't save her father Charles.

marisa abela just won a bafta for industry s3 so please read our discussion of her AWARD WORTHY performance!! variety.com/2024/tv/tv-r...

New Pope Elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pontiff, Chooses Name Leo XIV The new Pope is elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes the first American Pope.

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A$AP Rocky, Movie Star: The Rapper on Method Acting With Denzel Washington, Planning a Film With Rihanna and Being ‘Blessed to Work’ After Assault Trial

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‘Speed’ Reunion: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock to Star in Romance Thriller for Amazon MGM variety.com/2025/film/ne...

‘Top Chef’ Judges Unpack the Surprisingly Political ‘Destination Canada’ and Slam Trump’s Tariffs: ‘What the F— Are We Doing?’ 'Top Chef' judges Kristen Kish, Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio unpack the surprisingly political 'Destination Canada' season and slam Trump's tariffs

ahead of tonight's restaurant wars, I checked in with the TOP CHEF judges about tariffs, mise-en-place-gate, and stumbling into a political hotbed by celebrating canada's distinct culinary identity: variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Scott Jennings, Following Trump Rally Appearance, Is Latest of CNN’s Conservative Voices to Come Under Scrutiny Scott Jennings' appearance at a Trump rally has not spurred blowback by CNN, a move that could undermine the outlet's credibility

Scott Jennings, Following Trump Rally Appearance, Is Latest of CNN’s Conservative Voices to Come Under Scrutiny variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Sexy Chef Spy Drama ‘Carême’ Is Flirty, Fun and Oh-So-French: TV Review The origin story of legendary chef Marie-Antoine Carême, now a flirty and fun series on Apple TV+ starring Benjamin Voisin, is incredibly French.

CARÊME is a historical spy drama where the seductive bad boy with tousled hair and a sexy little earring is also a famous irl chef. it might be the most french show of all time: variety.com/2025/tv/revi...

Trump White House Blasts Amazon’s Reported Plans to List Cost of Tariffs on Products a ‘Hostile and Political Act’; Company Says It’s ‘Not Going to Happen’ Amazon's reported plan display the cost of President Trump's tariffs on products drew condemnation from the White House.

Trump White House Blasts Amazon’s Reported Plans to List Cost of Tariffs on Products a ‘Hostile and Political Act’; Company Says It’s ‘Not Going to Happen’ variety.com/2025/digital...

Trump White House Blasts Amazon’s Reported Plans to List Cost of Tariffs on Products a ‘Hostile and Political Act’ Amazon's reported plan display the cost of President Trump's tariffs on products drew condemnation from the White House.

Trump White House Blasts Amazon’s Reported Plans to List Cost of Tariffs on Products a ‘Hostile and Political Act’ variety.com/2025/digital...

Emma Mackey Joins Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ as the White Witch Emma Mackey will play The White Witch in Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie at Netflix, after working together on "Barbie."

Emma Mackey Joins Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ as the White Witch variety.com/2025/film/ne...

‘Succession’ Siblings Reunite: Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook on Forgetting Lines, Acting in Bad Projects and Why Broadway Is ‘So F—ing Athletic’ 'Succession' siblings Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook discuss Broadway challenges and triumphs.

‘Succession’ Siblings Reunite: Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook on Forgetting Lines, Acting in Bad Projects and Why Broadway Is ‘So F—ing Athletic’ variety.com/2025/legit/n...

Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO (EXCLUSIVE) Bill Hader and Daniel Zelman are developing an HBO series centered on Jim Jones and the infamous events at Jonestown.

Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)

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Pete Davidson on Going Tattoo-Free and His Concern for Young Men and Social Media: ‘They Don’t Even Have a F—ing Shot’ Pete Davidson talks about his arduous tattoo removal process, the perils of social media and online dating and his new campaign with Axe.

Pete Davidson on Going Tattoo-Free and His Concern for Young Men and Social Media: ‘They Don’t Even Have a F—ing Shot’

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Noah Schnapp Reflects on Coming Out Before ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Filming: ‘I’m Finally Living Truthfully’ At the red carpet premiere for "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," Noah Schnapp reflected on how coming out effected filming Season 5.

Noah Schnapp Reflects on Coming Out Before ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Filming: ‘I’m Finally Living Truthfully’

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Hollywood ‘Gets Thrown Under the Bus’ in U.S. Trade Deals, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Says Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, said the entertainment industry "certainly gets overlooked" in U.S. trade deals.

Hollywood ‘Gets Thrown Under the Bus’ in U.S. Trade Deals, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Says variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘60 Minutes’ Chief Quits, Citing Interference from Paramount Bill Owens, the executive producer of "60 MInutes," said he would quit the show rather than allow Paramount Global to interfere with its independence

The executive producer of 60 Minutes, Bill Owens, said he would step down from his role as CBS News parent Paramount Global grapples with a lawsuit from President Trump that it wants to end in order to move forward with an acquisition by Skydance Media

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Toys ‘R’ Us Live-Action Movie in the Works With Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE) Story Kitchen ('Sonic the Hedgehog') is developing a live-action film about the Toys 'R' Us brand.

Toys ‘R’ Us Live-Action Movie in the Works With Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2025/film/ne...

‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a new Pope.

‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched

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George Clooney and Patti LuPone Get Honest About Broadway Pay, Surviving the Trump Era and Elon Musk: ‘Isn’t He Destroying the Government?’ George Clooney and Patti LuPone break down their Broadway shows and criticize Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

George Clooney and Patti LuPone Get Honest About Broadway Pay, Surviving the Trump Era and Elon Musk: ‘Isn’t He Destroying the Government?’

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Martin Scorsese Says Pope Francis’ Death Is an ‘Immense’ Loss for the World: ‘I Was Lucky Enough to Know Him’ and Will Miss ‘His Presence and Warmth’ Martin Scorsese has honored the late Pope Francis with a touching tribute following the news of his death.

Martin Scorsese Says Pope Francis’ Death Is an ‘Immense’ Loss for the World: ‘I Was Lucky Enough to Know Him’ and Will Miss ‘His Presence and Warmth’ variety.com/2025/film/gl...

Variety’s First Broadway ‘Actors on Actors’ to Feature George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Kieran Culkin George Clooney, Audra McDonald and Kieran Culkin are part of Variety's first-ever Broadway edition of Actors on Actors.

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Oscars Add Best Stunt Design Category Starting in 2027 A stunt design category is coming to the Oscars.

Oscars Add Best Stunt Design Category Starting in 2027

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Noah Wyle Was Nearing a ‘Nervous Breakdown.’ Then Came ‘The Pitt’: It’s ‘Infuriating We Can’t Come to a Consensus’ on Masks and Vaccines Noah Wyle didn't want to play a doctor again after his 15 years on "ER." Then came COVID and "The Pitt."

Last month, I went to the Smoke House in Burbank to talk with Noah Wyle about #ThePitt, one of the very best shows of this TV season. It was a surprising and delightful conversation! variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Noah Wyle Was Nearing a ‘Nervous Breakdown.’ Then Came ‘The Pitt’: It’s ‘Infuriating We Can’t Come to a Consensus’ on Masks and Vaccines Noah Wyle didn't want to play a doctor again after his 15 years on "ER." Then came COVID and "The Pitt."

#ThePitt star Noah Wyle: “I find it infuriating that we still can’t come to a consensus that masks cut down on transmission of disease. I find it infuriating that we still won’t acknowledge that vaccines are an important way of eradicating disease.” wp.me/pc8uak-1lFErS

Noah Wyle Was Nearing a ‘Nervous Breakdown.’ Then Came ‘The Pitt’: It’s ‘Infuriating We Can’t Come to a Consensus’ on Masks and Vaccines Noah Wyle didn't want to play a doctor again after his 15 years on "ER." Then came COVID and "The Pitt."

Noah Wyle Was Nearing a ‘Nervous Breakdown.’ Then Came ‘The Pitt’: It’s ‘Infuriating We Can’t Come to a Consensus’ on Masks and Vaccines variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Tina Fey Asked Lorne Michaels If Jon Hamm Was ‘a D–k’ Before She Cast Him In ’30 Rock’: ‘Let Me Know If He’s Funny’ Tina Fey asked Lorne Michaels if Jon Hamm was 'a d--k' before she cast him on '30 Rock.'

Tina Fey Asked Lorne Michaels If Jon Hamm Was ‘a D–k’ Before She Cast Him In ’30 Rock’: ‘Let Me Know If He’s Funny’

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‘White Lotus’ Finale Ratings: 6.2 Million Viewers Watch Season 3 Shootout, Smashing Series Record by 30% 6.2 million viewers tuned into the Season 3 finale of 'The White Lotus,' marking a series high.

‘White Lotus’ Finale Ratings: 6.2 Million Viewers Watch Season 3 Shootout, Smashing Series Record by 30%

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