Ali G Movie Backlash Intensifies in the U.K. as Campaigners Try to Get Film Pulled From Cinemas
A campaign has launched aimed at getting cinemas to refuse to screen 'Ali G: Who Iz I?,' which some argue contains racist and outdated stereotypes.
‘Persona’ Live-Action TV Adaptation in the Works at Netflix, 21 Laps & Story Kitchen to Produce
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the "Persona" video game franchise, Variety has learned from sources.
Walton Goggins Saved Olivia Wilde From Being Stampeded to Death by Horses on ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Set: ‘I Owe Him My Life. He’s a Real-Life Hero’
Olivia Wilde was almost stampeded to death on the set of 'Cowboys & Aliens,' but Wlaton Goggins saved her life.
Jacob Elordi or Callum Turner Should Not Be James Bond, Says Ex-007 Casting Director: ‘We Know So Much About Them’ and the Actor Should Be ‘Out of the Blue’
Casting director Debbie McWilliams hired Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig as James Bond. She does not want to see Jacob Elordi or Callum Turner as 007.
Bill Maher Hailed for Courage and Being the ‘Ultimate Contrarian’ as He Receives Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize
Bill Maher received the Kennedy Center’s Mark Train Prize on Sunday in a light-hearted ceremony that reflected the drama surrounding the institution.
Taylor Sheridan Rips Studio Execs for Knowing ‘Nothing’ and Slams His TV Critics: ‘I Do Rage-Bait Them. F— ‘Em, Honestly’
Taylor Sheridan ripped studio execs who know 'nothing' on 'The Bill Simmons Podcast' and says he rage-baits critics and doesn't want Emmys.
‘Supergirl’ Stinks. Why Does Hollywood Keep Failing Female Superheroes?
“Supergirl,” starring Milly Alcock, is only the latest dud of a superhero movie with a woman in the lead. They deserve better.
Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ Died of AIDS
The Los Angeles Coroner's Office has announced a cause of death for Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch" and starred in "The Ring."
‘Probability of Miracles’ Amazon TV Series Casts Brian Tee, Ben Feldman (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety has learned exclusively that Brian Tee and Ben Feldman are both set to appear in "The Probability of Miracles" TV series at Amazon Prime Video
European Heatwave Fires Up the Box Office as Audiences Seek Indoor Activities, Air Conditioning
Reports from cinemas across the U.K. suggested the heatwave was having a positive impact on the box office as audiences sought air conditioning.
Academy Taps ‘Memento’ Producer Jennifer Todd for Governors Awards, Succeeding Jennifer Fox
Producer Jennifer Todd will produce the 17th Governors Awards on Nov. 15, honoring Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, and more.