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Roshan Sethi’s ‘The Surgeon’ Acquired by Sony Pictures for North America and Beyond
Sony Pictures has acquired North American rights to Toronto breakout “The Surgeon,” in what the studio chara…
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Alec Berg Signs Netflix Overall Deal, to Develop Fraternity Drug Ring Comedy With Charlie Hall
Alec Berg has signed an overall deal with Netflix, Variety has learned. The highly-successful TV writer and producer has…
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‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ Hits 12.1 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” shot to the No. 1 spot on the Netflix Top 10 after its debut last week, r…
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Taylor Swift Announces New Single ‘Patient Zero’
"I've been impatiently waiting to tell you that my brand new single 'Patient Zero' will be out on September 25 (!!!!!!!!…
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‘We’ll Never Stop Until We Get to the Truth’: Nolan Wells’ Family and Legal Team Responds to Grand Jury Decision
The day after a grand jury decided not to bring criminal charges in the Mississippi teenager’s death, his parents and th…
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Don’t Lie, Don’t Cry and Use Common Sense: Adam Levy, Judge Judy’s Son, Joins the Family Business With ‘Adam’s Law’
Don’t lie and don’t cry. That sentiment has emerged as an unofficial motto for the daytime courtshow “Adam’s Law” after …
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Disney Promotes Cathleen Taff to President Entertainment Studios and Consumer Products
Disney has set Cathleen Taff as president of its newly combined Disney Entertainment – Studios and Consumer Produc…
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Taylor Swift Announces New Single “Patient Zero”
It’s out this Friday ahead of Swift’s appearance at the 2026 MTV VMAs…
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Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Documentary in the Works
The film will follow the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who was convicted in the 1996 death of the hip-hop legend…
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Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Universal Film Team With American Cinematheque and Beyond Fest for ‘No Drama’ Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)
Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is gearing up for the second edition of its “No Drama” filmmaker initiative, …
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‘Darkwing Duck’ Reboot Ordered to Series at Disney+ With Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen in Lead Roles
The “Darkwing Duck” reboot has been ordered to series at Disney+, Variety has learned. The news comes nearly…
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McLaren’s New Logo Came Before the Company Was Even Founded
The new wordmark isn’t really new, but it signals the start of McLaren’s next era of innovation.…
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Chvrches Return With First Song in Three Years
“Roses” tees up a new phase based on “the most coherent vision we’ve had,” the trio says…
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Meet the Man Who Went From Gamer to Esports CEO
Ralf Reichert was an esports player who helped paved the road to the Esports World Cup…
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Clavicular Charged With Rape and Drugging of Teenager
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts intends to arraign the "looksmaxxing" influencer in October, who was also charged with…
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‘Dune’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette to Be Honored With Variety’s Creative Impact Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Oscar-winning production designer Patrice Vermette will be honored with Variety’s Creative Impact in Production Design A…
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Queer Horror Explored in ECAM Incubator Title ‘The Unmoving Hands’
Among the five Madrid Film School (ECAM) Incubator titles this year comes “The Unmoving Hands” (“Las manos quietas”) fro…
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Susan Collins Was Target of Federal Bribery Case … Until Trump Gutted the FBI
Documents obtained by ProPublica suggest the senator flexed her power to secure government contracts for donors…
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He Was This Close to Fronting Van Halen. He Finally Got to Play Live With a Member
Thirty years after nearly landing his dream job, watch Mitch Malloy perform "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love" with Michael Anth…
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‘Paper Tiger’ and ‘Musk’ Documentary Among 2026 Santa Fe International Film Festival Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
The Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFIFF) has announced this year’s lineup, which will open with Robert Burnett’s…
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BookTok Sensation Quan Millz Signs With Verve (EXCLUSIVE)
Verve has signed Quan Millz, the publishing phenom behind one of BookTok’s biggest literary empires, for representation.…
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Apple Is Opening a Music Venue Inside the Pink Floyd ‘Animals’ Power Station
Sitting alongside London's River Thames, musicians can simultaneously perform and record at Apple Music Hall…
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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is Now the Most Popular Song in Billboard Chart History
With 23 weeks at the top, the song has officially beaten Mariah Carey's Hot 100 Record…
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Urban Sales Boards Ricardo Alves Jr.’s Religious Cult Thriller ‘The French Teacher’ Ahead of San Sebastián Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based sales agent Urban Sales has boarded Ricardo Alves Jr.’s “The French Teacher” ahead of its world premiere at …