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‘Crumb Catcher’ Review: The Honeymoon’s Over Before It Starts in Black-Comedy Thriller
Even Mario Bava’s succinctly titled horror “Hatchet for the Honeymoon” 54 years ago did not imagine a more vividly unpleasant entrée to wedlock than “Crumb Catcher,” Chris Skotchdopole’s feature directorial bow. In this mix of home-invasion thriller and grotesque comedy, a just-hitched young couple already on each other’s last nerves are surprised by uninvited visitors, causing the night to go from bad to very much worse. If you can withstand spending nearly two hours in the company of these grating, argumentative characters, there are rewards to be had in a skillfully wrought, twisty suspense tale that releases to limited U.S....
Susan Sarandon Doesn’t Know Who She’ll Support for President, But Thinks Joe Biden Should Drop Out
Susan Sarandon, the Academy Award winning actress, does not think that President Joe Biden can win his bid for reelection against former president Donald Trump — and that the incumbent president should step down from his party’s ticket. Susan Sarandon Apologizes for Remarks at Pro-Palestine Rally: My 'Phrasing Was a Terrible Mistake' “Yes,” she said enthusiastically when asked Wednesday evening if the president should withdraw. “Obviously there are a lot of people within the party who feel the same way.” “I don’t think the dust has settled on our choices” she told Variety on Thursday night at the New York premiere for “The Fabulous Four,”...
Tucker Carlson Says Donald Trump Has Been ‘Changed’ by Assassination Attempt; Hulk Hogan Revs Up RNC Crowd
Former President Donald Trump has been “changed” by the assassination attempt against his life, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson told the Republican National Convention on Thursday night.JD Vance Rallies RNC Crowd in First Address as Donald Trump's Running Mate: 'This Could Have Been a Day of Heartbreak and Mourning' Speaking to the crowd at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, Carlson praised Trump for his resilience and toughness and invoked the sentiment that divine intervention played a part in keeping the bullet from taking him out. On July 13 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., Trump was shot at by a 20-year-old...
MGK Enlists Jelly Roll for John Denver-Inspired New Single ‘Lonely Road’
MGK has announced his new single “Lonely Road” featuring Jelly Roll, slated for release on July 26.Toby Keith Tribute Special Set at NBC Featuring Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan and More The song, which may signal a pivot into country for MGK, is clearly inspired by John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” the iconic country standard released as a single in 1971 off his fourth studio album “Poems, Prayers & Promises,” with the pair referencing the melody and lyrics from the song. To give fans a taste of what to expect, the sometimes-rapper, sometimes-rocker released a teaser of...
‘Cobra Kai’ Bosses on Johnny and Daniel’s ‘Bad Marriage’ and [SPOILER] Turning to the Dark Side
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers about Season 6 Part 1 of “Cobra Kai,” now streaming on Netflix.'The Boys' Cast Answers Burning Questions About Season 4's Devastating Ending and That Mid-Credits Scene “Cobra Kai” never dies…until it does. Part 1 of the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” — the Netflix hit set in the “Karate Kid” universe — has dropped, at long last. And this time, the drama revolves around the ultimate championship for the show’s characters, at the international karate tournament, Sekai Taikai. The catch is that only six of the Miyagi-Do fighters can make it to the world...
Halle Berry ‘Hated’ That ‘Catwoman’ Backlash ‘Got All Put On Me’ and ‘It’s My Failure’: ‘I Didn’t Make It Alone,’ but ‘I’ve Absolutely Carried It’
Halle Berry recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly to mark the 20th anniversary of “Catwoman” and admitted that she’s always hated being the sole target of the movie’s backlash. The infamous comic book movie was a box office flop, and Berry was awarded a Razzie for her performance. She famously showed up to the ceremony with her Oscar in hand to accept the trophy for worst performance. Halle Berry Exits Ryan Murphy's Hulu Legal Drama 'All's Fair' (EXCLUSIVE) “I felt like it was Halle Berry’s failure, but I didn’t make it alone,” Berry told the publication. “All these years, I’ve absolutely carried...
Fox’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Stars Jamie Bell and Kate Mara ‘Excited’ About MCU Reboot: ‘It’s a Great Cast’
Jamie Bell and Kate Mara have made no secret that they’re not fans of their “Fantastic Four” movie, but that doesn’t mean they’re not looking forward to the upcoming reboot.Charlize Theron Says 'Old Guard 2' Post-Production Got 'Shut Down' by Netflix, but the Sequel Will Come Out 'Soon': 'I Really Love This Movie' “We’re excited,” Mara, who played Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in the 2015 Fox adaptation of the comic book with Bell playing Ben Grimm/The Thing, told me at Giorgio Armani’s Mare pop-up party at Soho House’s Little Malibu Beach House on Tuesday. “It’s a great cast.” The new movie, the first...
Halsey Says She Received Britney Spears’ ‘Blessing’ to Sample ‘Lucky’ for Her New Single
Ahead of the release of her new single “Lucky,” Halsey has confirmed she received Britney Spears’ “blessing” to interpolate Spears’ 2000 song of the same name.Halsey Gears Up for Fifth Album With New Single 'The End,' Revealing Serious Health Struggles: 'Lucky to Be Alive' The Columbia Records artist shared the news via X on Thursday morning in response to a fan’s question about Spears’ involvement in getting the sample cleared. “Yes of course!,” Halsey wrote, adding “I wouldn’t even dream of doing it without her blessing!” The confirmation may come as a somewhat of a surprise to those following Spears on social...
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos: Generative AI Tools Will Be a ‘Great Way for Creators to Tell Better Stories’
What the long-term impact of generative AI will be on Hollywood is “hard to predict,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said — but he took a shot at addressing it anyway.'Star Trek: Prodigy' Is the Perfect Show for Trekkies -- Now They Need to Watch It Sarandos, speaking on the streamer’s Q2 earnings interview, said, “I think that AI is going to generate a great set of creator tools, a great way for creators to tell better stories.” And, he said, the business case for generative AI isn’t to reduce costs but to improve the quality of storytelling. “There’s a lot of filmmakers...
Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, ‘The Simpsons’ Gets a ‘The Bear’ Halo — and Other Trivia From 2024’s Nominations
Is there anything Maya Rudolph can’t do? It’s a serious question, as the comedy superstar reigns as this year’s Emmy nominations MVP. Rudolph earned four nominations — a stunning achievement in itself, but made even more impressive because those nods come from three different programs. She’s nominated in comedy lead actress for Apple TV+’s “Loot” (just renewed for a third season), in character voice-over for her role as Connie the Hormone Monstress in Netflix’s animated “Big Mouth,” and in comedy guest actress for her hosting stint on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” (which also got her an original music and lyrics...
‘Halo’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Paramount+
The live-action “Halo” series has been canceled at Paramount+, Variety has learned. 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Adds Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner to Cast The big budget series based on the popular Xbox video game franchise aired two seasons at the streaming service. The show originally debuted in 2022, while the second season aired between February and March 2024. “Paramount+ can confirm that ‘Halo’ will not move forward with a third season on the service,” the streamer said in a stataement. “We are extremely proud of this ambitious series and would like to thank our partners at Xbox, 343 Industries and Amblin...
‘Grown Men’ Were ‘Sobbing’ During ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Camera Tests Because Hugh Jackman Showed Up in Wolverine’s Yellow Suit
“Deadpool & Wolverine” executive producer Wendy Jacobson recently told HeyUGuys (via IGN) that adult men were “sobbing” during Hugh Jackman’s camera test, which marked the first time the beloved “X-Men” actor wore Wolverine’s iconic yellow and blue superhero suit from the comics. The suit alone has generated significant buzz for the upcoming Marvel tentpole, as Jackson never wore the comics-accurate costume during his previous 17-year stint playing Wolverine.Ryan Reynolds Says 'I Let Go of Getting Paid' on 'Deadpool' and 'Took the Little Salary I Had Left' to Pay for the Screenwriters to Be on Set “It was one of the craziest...
Fox Entertainment Restructures Operations, Layoffs Hit About 30 Staffers
Fox Entertainment has unveiled a restructuring of its operations that includes layoffs for about 30 staffers.Sex, Drugs and Music Joined by Sports, Religion and Animation as Major Themes Influencing YA Scripted Production “While there are many exciting aspects to realizing our path forward, one of the most difficult phases in any reorganization is recognizing where redundancies exist and how evolving priorities affect our team,” Rob Wade, CEO of Fox Entertainment, wrote in an all-employee email. “Today, we informed some of our colleagues that their jobs were impacted by the restructuring process. This step was solely related to aligning our business operations,...
Christopher Reeve’s Son Will ‘Had to Memorize One Line’ for His Cameo in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’: ‘I Was Actually Nervous Doing That’
Will Reeve, son of the late Superman actor Christopher Reeve, gave his first comments to TMZ about what it was like filming a cameo for James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman.” It’s a full-circle moment as Will’s father played the Man of Steel in four comic book tentpoles, including Richard Donner’s iconic 1978 “Superman.” Variety reported earlier this month that Will would be making an appearance in Gunn’s new movie.James Gunn's 'Superman' Is 'Getting Close' to the End of Filming After Wrapping Six-Week Cleveland Shoot: 'Still a Couple Weeks Left' “I know the folks making the film, and they’ve been so kind to...
Lou Dobbs, Conservative Pundit and Former CNN Host, Dies at 78
Lou Dobbs, the conservative political pundit and longtime host of “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” on CNN and then Fox Business Network, has died. He was 78. Fox Business Will Launch Larry Kudlow in 4PM Slot “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of ‘The Great Lou Dobbs,'” reads a post on Dobbs’ X account. “Lou was a fighter till the very end — fighting for what mattered to him the most, God, his family and the country. Lou’s legacy will forever live on as a patriot and a great American. We ask for your prayers for Lou’s wonderful wife...
‘Quir’ Director Nicola Bellucci on His Documentary About a Palermo Handbag Shop and the LGBTQ+ Community Who Gather There (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian filmmaker Nicola Bellucci’s documentary “Quir” – a phonetic spelling of queer – tells the story of a gay couple, Massimo Milani and Gino Campanella, living and making handbags in the Sicilian city of Palermo, who have become icons of the Italian gay movement. The film had its premiere this week at the Taormina Film Festival.Palestinian Director Rashid Masharawi on Producing 22 Short Films in Gaza During the War Bellucci met his subjects during COVID by pure chance. “I got to know Massimo and Gino as I was walking through Balarò, this unique neighborhood of Palermo, which is very well known...
Kanye West Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Unauthorized Use of Music on ‘Donda’ Album
Kanye West’s legal troubles keep on coming as he’s been struck with yet another lawsuit, this time by DJ Khalil and three other artists for a pair of tracks off of 2021’s “Donda.”Lawsuit Over Kanye West's King Crimson Sample in 2010 Track 'Power' Settles Ahead of Trial Artist Revenue Advocates filed the suit yesterday in California on behalf of Khalil, Sam Barsh, Dan Seef and Josh Mease, who attempted to recoup revenue for three years before transferring their rights to ARA. Collectively, the four musicians have worked with artists spanning Eminem and Drake to Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd. The suit, shared...
Emmys 2024: Variety Critics Celebrate ‘Reservation Dogs,’ Disagree About ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ and Cackle Over ‘The Morning Show’
Every year, the Television Academy’s Emmy nominations honor hundreds of individuals , dozens of shows and inspire enough material for a week’s worth of trend pieces. Sorting through it all is daunting, which is why Variety TV critics Alison Herman and Aramide Tinubu convened to give their big-picture thoughts on the nominations , from breakout shows to the larger forces shaping the field.Natalie Portman's 'Lady in the Lake' Misfire Is a Puzzle No One Will Care to Solve: TV Review Alison Herman: Aramide, this was always going to be a weird year for the Emmys — after all, the last Emmys happened...
Peter Naylor is Latest Senior Ad-Sales Executive to Exit Netflix
Peter Naylor, a media-industry veteran who has held senior ad-sales roles at NBCUniversal, Snap and Hulu, is leaving Netflix after joining the company in 2022 as it launched its first foray into luring Madison Avenue to support its programs.Netflix Rejects Direct Streaming Bundles With Max, Disney+ Because It 'Already Operates as a Go-To Destination' “Peter’s enthusiasm, industry knowledge and relationships have been invaluable in getting our advertising business off the ground,” said Amy Reinhard, president of advertising at Netflix. “I want to thank him for all he has done to build our team, grow the business and position Netflix for success.” Naylor...
Netflix Rejects Direct Streaming Bundles With Max, Disney+ Because It ‘Already Operates as a Go-To Destination’
Netflix isn’t against creating a streaming bundle — just a certain type of bundle.Netflix Tops 277 Million Subscribers With Strong Q2 Gain, Beats Earnings Forecasts In a Thursday letter to shareholders that accompanied its Q2 financial results, the company noted why you won’t see it partnering directly with competitor streamers including Disney+ or Max, but has teamed up with distributor Comcast to launch a package including Peacock and Apple TV+. “From the early days of streaming, we saw partnerships with device makers and pay TV and mobile operators as key to ensuring Netflix was easy to find and use,” Netflix said. “These...
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