Spider-Man 5's Release Timeline Means It'll Be The Start Of Another New Era For Tom Holland
The first tease of Spider-Man 5's release timeline has come, and it confirms that the movie starts a new era for Tom Holland in the MCU.
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‘Practical Magic 2’ Sparks Near $5M In Previews On Thursday – Box Office Update
FRIDAY AM: Practical Magic 2 came well ahead of where we were seeing it with $4.7M in previews at 3,200 locations. Many millennial and Gen Z women adore this property, so the hope is that it, of course, it over performs. By the way, Sony/Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day
How Variety Covered 9/11 Attack and Its Aftermath 25 Years Ago
On Sept. 11, 2001, after the deadliest terrorist attack on the U.S. in history, Variety reporters and editors swung into action to put out the daily paper. This was the lede on the multi-bylined top story in the Sept. 12 edition of Daily Variety: “It was the day the world stopped
‘A Bit of Light’ Review: A Life-Affirming Drama About a Suicidal Iranian Doctor
Although its story unspools on the precipice of the U.S.-Iran war, Ali Asgari’s gentle family drama “A Bit of Light” was filmed in the conflict’s wake, under shellfire in Tehran. The production was eventually forced to relocate to Turkey, where Asgari and his team staged the nume
Venice Days: María Aparicio’s ‘Sometimes Sadness, Sometimes Rebellion’ Wins GdA Director’s Award
Elsewhere, the Europa Cinemas Label has gone to Robert Guediguian's 'A Woman Today,' and Nicola Sorcinelli's 'Balcanica' stormed the People's Choice Award.
Jhené Aiko’s ‘Westside Whimsy’ Album Features ‘So Good’ Collab With Kendrick Lamar: Stream It Now
The long-awaited follow-up to 2020's Chilombo is a love letter to Los Angeles featuring guest spots from Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga and OHMA.
‘Stuffed’ Review: Jodie Comer And Harry Melling Spark In A Macabre But Strangely Memorable Musical Comedy – Toronto Film Festival
“Sweeney Todd with taxidermy” is the high-concept pitch behind Stuffed, a doozy of a musical black comedy that, ambitiously, attempts to make a serious point about modern-day loneliness and, thanks to its terrific core cast, pretty much succeeds. Not everything works, notably the
Liam Neeson's New CIA Thriller Debuts To All-Time Career Rotten Tomatoes Record
Liam Neeson is starring in a brand-new thriller with Zachary Levi, and it’s just made its debut on Rotten Tomatoes with a new record for the actor.
The Winners of the 2026 Rolling Stone College Journalism Awards Are …
Three students from the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, and Texas A&M shined at this year’s awards
‘He Likes the Attention’: Stephen Miller, Through the Memories of His Duke Classmates
A student journalist interviewed Duke alumni to paint a portrait of Miller before he was a Trump staffer
Alice Cooper Announces Fall 2026 Vegas Shows with Criss Angel, Return of Nita Strauss
The new run of "Welcome to Our Nightmare" shows are set for November and December. Alice Cooper Announces Fall 2026 Vegas Shows with Criss Angel, Return of Nita Strauss Langdon Hickman
My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse Unveil Neil Young Covers for Tribute Albums: Stream
Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 arrive November 6th with new covers from My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse, King Princess, MJ Lenderman, and more, benefiting The Bridge School. My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse Unveil Neil Young Covers for Tribute Albums: Str
New Folk Horror Movie Officially Turns Religious Fanaticism Into a Nightmare [Exclusive]
A new look at the folk horror film The Ones Who Grieve offers an eerie look at a man in a haunting mask in a plague-infested France.
‘Ancestors’ Invites You to a Cinematic “Séance,” Led by Éanna Hardwicke, That Mixes Dream, Reality and Memory (Exclusive TIFF Clip and Chat)
Jack Wolfe, Jessica Reynolds, Christina Hendricks and Rupert Everett also feature in David Turpin's feature directorial debut, the poster for which we can also reveal ahead of its world premiere at Toronto.
10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: This Is Lorelei, Alex G, and More
Stream new releases from This Is Lorelei, Alex G, Haruomi Hosono, and Sylvan Esso
Modest Mouse and My Morning Jacket Share Neil Young Covers
Listen to the indie rock titans’ respective takes on “Barstool Blues” and “Like a Hurricane”
Kehlani & Monaleo Speak on Balancing Music and Motherhood at Billboard House
The pair’s "Like Minded" panel conversation was presented by BetterHelp.
Jessica Biel Shares Glimpse Into Paris Getaway With Justin Timberlake
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are bringing sexy back to Paris. The couple took a romantic trip to Paris to cap off the summer, and the 7th Heaven alum gave her followers a peek into the...
Netflix's Flintstones Surge Is the Perfect Warm-Up for Ryan Gosling's Reboot
A critically panned live-action adaptation has found a new audience on streaming more than 30 years after it first hit theaters.
Aaron Rodgers Reveals Where He Stands With Jordan Rodgers After Feud
Aaron Rodgers had a lot of yards to cover when it came to burying the hatchet with his family. Ten years after the Pittsburgh Steelers player’s brother Jordan Rodgers revealed he didn’t have...
Project Runway 22’s winner undercut the show’s histrionics
Project Runway 22's winner was selected at the end of a brief and surprisingly drama-free finale, that's like closing the lid on a toilet that hasn't been flushed in nine weeks. More metaphors in my recap!
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