American Independent Film Production Is Dying. Jeff Nichols Wants to Save It.
The “Mud” director and co-founder of the Arkansas Cinema Society spoke to Variety about indie film's struggles, the Paramount-Warners merger and more.
Jenna Ortega ‘Would Go All Day’ Without Food or Water as a Child Star to Make Sure She Wasn’t ‘In the Way of Anybody’
Jenna Ortega 'would go all day' without food or water as a child star to make sure she wasn't 'in the way of anybody.'
WGA Slams David Ellison’s Plan to Pull Paramount From California: ‘This Type of Behavior Is Precisely Why the Merger Should Be Blocked’
The Writers Guild of America has fired back at Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison after he threatened to pull Paramount out of California.
Zoe Saldaña Says It’s ‘Frustrating’ When Political Questions Only Get Asked to Actors of Color and Women: ‘That’s Incredibly Limiting’
Zoe Saldaña is growing frustrated with having to answer political questions on press tours, while her white male co-stars did not get asked them.
Fans Remember Jackie the Eagle, Who Became a Social Media Star Worldwide: ‘Regal, Fierce, Deeply Devoted’
Eagle watchers worldwide are mourning Jackie the Eagle, who became a social media star via her Southern California webcam.
‘The Last House’ Debuts With 27.5 Million Views in Three Days
'The Last House' debuted with 27.5 million views in its first three days of streaming on Netflix.
Kennedy Center Ordered to Pay $250,000 to Jazz Musician It Unsuccessfully Sued for Backing Out of Concert After Trump Rebranding
A judge ordered the Kennedy Center to pay $250,000 to a jazz musician it unsuccessfully sued over backing out of a concert following a Trump takeover.
Emmy Predictions: Lead Actor (Comedy) — Matthew Rhys Takes on Two Legends Still Seeking Their First Wins
Who will win Lead Actor (Comedy) at the 2026 Emmys? Matthew Rhys, Martin Short, Steve Carell, Yahya Abdul Mateen II and Jason Segel contend.
‘Possession’ Remake, Starring Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner, Sets Summer 2027 Release Date
"Possession," a remake of the 1981 supernatural thriller starring Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley, is coming to theaters next summer.
‘Pacifiction’ Director Albert Serra on His New Film ’Sixteen Moments of My Life’ and Why He’d Love to Have Directed Elvis Presley
'16 Moments' features a one-off performance by screen legend Ingrid Caven at the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord in Paris.
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Phia Saban on Helaena’s Finale ‘Tragedy’ and Changes to Maelor Storyline
"House of the Dragon" lost its moral center with the death of Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) on Sunday's Season 3 finale.