Nick Offerman Loved Getting Slapped by Betty Gilpin
The Emmy-nominated actor breaks down his favorite scene from "Death by Lightning," why he loves the "'Deadwood'-ification" of history, and his onscreen bond…
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Cinetic Marketing Continues to Morph as Two Long-Time Principals Take on Shared Leadership
After Ryan Werner's departure in 2025, Courtney Ott took over the reins of the marketing/publicity combine. As she exits, long-time principals Charlie Olsky…
‘We Literally Have No Control Over Our Setting’: Watch Kareem Rahma Break Down the Chaotic Art of Making ‘SubwayTakes’
Rahma walks us through his process that turned "SubwayTakes" into one of the most unique entertainment properties on the internet.
A24’s Kate Fassl Joins Ari Aster’s Square Peg As Head Of Comms & Talent Relations
EXCLUSIVE: A24 vet Kate Fassl is heading to Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen’s Square Peg as its new Head of Communications and Talent Relations. In her new role…
Adeline Rudolph, Audra McDonald & Dylan McDermott Join Amazon MGM’s Tennis Rom-Com ‘Love Love’
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM has added three more to its Joey Power rom-com Love Love: Adeline Rudolph (Mortal Kombat II), Audra McDonald (The Gilded Age)…
Andrew McCarthy Sci-Fi Pic ‘Orion’ Acquired By Hyde Park International
EXCLUSIVE: Hyde Park International has picked up foreign sales rights to Jaco Bouwer’s sci-fi thriller Orion starring Andrew McCarthy, Debby Ryan and Drew Van…
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Charles Melton in Talks for ‘Naruto’ Movie as Kakashi
Charles Melton is in close talks to play Kakashi Hatake in Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming live-action “Naruto” movie, Variety has learned. The news comes…
Upcoming Jenna Ortega Projects From ‘Klara And The Sun’ To ‘The Gallerist’
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has several film appearances lined up for the future, with two movies arriving later this year and one planned for 2027. She’s also…
Ron Perlman Latest To Join Amazon MGM’s Horror Film ‘Seasons’ From Drew Hancock
Ron Perlman (Apple’s Cape Fear) is set for a role alongside Lily James and Jack Reynor in Seasons, Amazon MGM Studios’ horror film marking the…
The ‘Top Chef’ Casting Team Never Packs Up Their Knives
Casting director Ron Mare tells IndieWire about why casting "Top Chef" has only gotten more interesting the longer the show has run.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says the ‘Optics’ at Marvel Are ‘Obvious’ After ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ Canceled: ‘If I’m Disney, I Do Not Want to Be Attached To These Optics’
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the “optics” at Marvel are obvious after the studio canceled his Emmy-nominated series “Wonder Woman” after one season and failed…
Jessica Simpson Doc Set at Netflix From ‘Robbie Williams’ Director Joe Pearlman (EXCLUSIVE)
A documentary feature about Jessica Simpson has proved to be irresistible to Netflix, who’ve snapped up the project, Variety has learned. Directed by “Robbie…
Lukas Gage & Alex Akpobome Join Thriller ‘Pumping Black’ Starring Jonathan Bailey & Natalie Portman
EXCLUSIVE: Lukas Gage and Alex Akpobome have joined the cast of the psychological thriller Pumping Black starring Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman. Set in…
‘Hot Spot’ Review: Eighties Cyberpunk Kitsch Is the Future in Agnieszka Smoczynka’s Peculiar Post-Apocalyptic Vision
In “Hot Spot,” the future of law enforcement looks somewhat different from what “RoboCop” predicted in 1987. With his bleach-blond, frizzy-permed mullet, giant…
‘It Ends’ Review: College Grads Find Themselves on Long Road to Nowhere in Promising but Underdeveloped Indie Horror Movie
Alexander Ullom's clever debut feature aspires to be a Gen Z riff on Sartre, but its journey isn't always worth its lack of a destination.
‘The Odyssey’ Beats ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ as Biggest R-Rated Movie of All Time With $1.35 Billion
“The Odyssey” has notched another record on its epic box office voyage. Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster “The Odyssey” is officially the highest-grossing…
Melissa McCarthy ‘Margie Claus’ Sets Fall 2027 Release, Rounds Out Cast With Songs By Meghan Trainor
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s Margie Claus starring Melissa McCarthy will fly into theaters on Nov. 12, 2027. The pic has also set its additional…
Billy Zane, Kevin Chapman & C.S. Lee Among Cast In Creature Feature ‘Wekiwa’ From Oscar Winner Richard L. Anderson
EXCLUSIVE: Billy Zane (Titanic), Kevin Chapman (Person of Interest) and C.S. Lee (Dexter) have joined Alex Trumble in Wekiwa, an original creature feature set…
San Francisco Is Building Its First New Movie Theater in More Than a Decade
Coming this fall to the Mission District, the single-screen Portal Cinema will host new global releases, repertory films, and Academy-tailored screenings and…
Sony’s 3000 Pictures & Temple Hill Land ‘Dolly All The Time’ With Gemma Burgess Set To Adapt
EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Sony’s 3000 Pictures has acquired the bestselling hot summer novel Dolly All the Time. Gemma Burgess will adapt the…