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Jeremy Strong Starring in Escape Thriller ‘The Passenger’ From Director Magnus von Horn, FilmNation Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Jeremy Strong will star in "The Passenger," a historical escape thriller from Magnus von Horn. FilmNation Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights, excluding...

Variety · 30 Apr, 02:00 AM Read more →

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Amazon Posts $181.5 Billion in Revenue and Smashes Wall Street’s Q1 Earnings Expectations

Amazon reported its quarterly earnings, with sales at Amazon Web Services (AWS) increasing 28% year over year to $37.6 billion from January to March. Amazon's a...

Variety · 30 Apr, 01:45 AM Read more →

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Meta Q1 Revenue Soars 33% in Q1, Net Profit Hits $26.8 Billion Ahead of Mass Layoffs

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is set to make a large round of layoffs to optimize operations. The company reported revenue of $...

Variety · 30 Apr, 01:45 AM Read more →

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YouTube Pumps Up Ad Sales 10.7% to $9.9 Billion in Q1

Time spent viewing on YouTube, the internet’s most massive video platform, keeps growing at a healthy clip — and with it, YouTube continues to see a double-digi...

Variety · 30 Apr, 01:37 AM Read more →

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Meryl Streep Rejected ‘Devil Wears Prada’ at First So She Could Double Her Salary: ‘They Needed Me. I Was Ready to Retire’

Meryl Streep revealed she almost didn't play Miranda Priestly in the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada". She stated she knew the movie would be a hit, which infl...

Variety · 30 Apr, 01:24 AM Read more →

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Ranveer Singh starrer Pralay back on track? Insider says zombie thriller begins shooting in August 2026

Ranveer Singh's upcoming zombie thriller film remains on schedule with shooting expected to begin in August 2026. The project had faced speculation of creative ...

Bollywood Hungama · 30 Apr, 01:02 AM Read more →

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Director Hiro Murai Re-Ups FX First-Look Deal as His New Apple Horror-Comedy ‘Widow’s Bay’ Debuts: ‘It Felt Nostalgic, But Without Getting Mushy’ (EXCLUSIVE)

TV director and producer Hiro Murai is working on Apple TV's new horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay". He finds the upcoming storm scenes in the series intimidati...

Variety · 30 Apr, 01:01 AM Read more →

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Ally Simpson Promoted to President of Television at North Road’s Kinetic Content

Ally Simpson has been promoted to president of television at Kinetic Content, the company announced Wednesday. In her new role, Simpson will oversee all unscrip...

Variety · 30 Apr, 12:30 AM Read more →

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Tony Awards Lock In Final Eligibility Slate: Laurie Metcalf, Stephanie Hsu, Don Cheadle, Luke Evans and More

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has completed its final eligibility deliberations for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. The committee ruled on 13 producti...

Variety · 30 Apr, 12:21 AM Read more →

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Patriot Worldwide Advance Booking: Mammootty & Mohanlal starrer grosses Rs 10 crore mark in pre-sales, eyeing SUPERB opening

Mammootty and Mohanlal starrer Malayalam film Patriot is witnessing phenomenal advance sales at the worldwide box office. As of 10 PM on April 29, the spy thril...

Pinkvilla · 30 Apr, 12:16 AM Read more →

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‘Euphoria’ Makeup Artist Releases Limited-Edition Collection of Season 3 Products: Jules’s Silver Eyeshadow, Cassie’s Brown Lipgloss and More

Makeup artist Donni Davy created Y2K-inspired makeup looks for Euphoria High's third season, including Jules' silver lids and Cassie's winged liner. The looks w...

Variety · 30 Apr, 12:08 AM Read more →

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Christoper Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Runtime Is ‘Shorter’ Than ‘Oppenheimer’

“The Odyssey” is destined to be one of Christopher Nolan’s most epic movies given the subject matter, but it won’t be his longest. Speaking to the Associated Pr...

Variety · 30 Apr, 12:06 AM Read more →

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Why Diane Kruger Wanted to Make Nazi Drama ‘Amrum’: ‘There’s a Sense of History Repeating Itself’

When Diane Kruger started acting, she had a firm rule about the roles she’d take. “I never wanted to be in a World War II movie,” Kruger says. “When I started o...

Variety · 30 Apr, 12:06 AM Read more →

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Apple TV Horror Comedy ‘Widow’s Bay’ Walks a Tonal Tightrope to Bewitching Effect: TV Review

The blend of horror and comedy has thrived at the box office, championed by auteurs like Jordan Peele and Zach Cregger. Creator Katie Dippold has successfully t...

Variety · 29 Apr, 11:41 PM Read more →

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What’s Coming to Tubi in May 2026

Tubi is expanding its 2026 rollout with hundreds of new film and TV titles arriving throughout May. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding movies and series ...

Variety · 29 Apr, 11:30 PM Read more →

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Nick Reiner Makes Brief Court Appearance on Murder Charges

Nick Reiner made a brief appearance in court on Wednesday morning in a murder case. He wore a yellow jail smock and waived a deadline to hold a preliminary hear...

Variety · 29 Apr, 11:24 PM Read more →

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Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Using AI to Resurrect Him for New Movie: ‘We Have to Contend With This Technology One Way or the Other’

Val Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, is defending the use of AI-generated images of her late father in the upcoming indie film "As Deep as the Grave." The fi...

Variety · 29 Apr, 11:03 PM Read more →

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‘The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ Free-to-Play Roguelite Game Launching From AMC, Ares Interactive (Gaming News Roundup)

Ares Interactive and AMC Networks have unveiled "The Walking Dead: Aftermath," a new free-to-play roguelite set in the world of "The Walking Dead." The game is ...

Variety · 29 Apr, 10:59 PM Read more →

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‘Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC’ Review: Sizzling Concert Film of John Lennon’s Rockin’ 1972 Madison Square Garden Shows

John Lennon performs 15 songs with Yoko and the band, displaying a mix of sincerity and detachment during the concert. He is seen chewing gum and giving off an ...

Variety · 29 Apr, 10:42 PM Read more →

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Raj Kundra says ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ as court arguments conclude in ongoing pornography case

Businessman Raj Kundra has issued a public statement amid ongoing legal proceedings in a pornography case. He expressed frustration over the length of the proce...

Bollywood Hungama · 29 Apr, 10:39 PM Read more →

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Newsboys File Lawsuit Against MercyMe, Top Christian Music Tour Promoters, World Vision Charity and Journalists Who Broke Michael Tait Sex Scandal

The Christian rock band Newsboys and their co-founder Wes Campbell have filed a lawsuit alleging defamation and antitrust violations against multiple defendants...

Variety · 29 Apr, 10:34 PM Read more →

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Netflix Orders Australian Animated Series ‘Dad’s House’ From Michael Cusack, Dario Russo, David Ashby

Netflix has ordered an adult animated series titled "Dad's House." The show is from showrunners and executive producers Michael Cusack, Dario Russo, and David A...

Variety · 29 Apr, 10:30 PM Read more →

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Mammoth Lakes Film Festival to Honor Marlee Matlin and Close With ‘Nuisance Bear’

The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival has announced its 12th annual lineup, running May 20-24. The festival will open with the Sierra Spirit Award presentation to Mar...

Variety · 29 Apr, 10:30 PM Read more →

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Emmys Surprise: ‘The Pitt’ Star Shawn Hatosy Switches to Supporting Category After Winning Guest for Season 1

Shawn Hatosy, star of "The Pitt", will submit for a supporting drama actor Emmy for his role as Dr. Jack Abbott in Season 2 of the HBO Max medical drama.

Variety · 29 Apr, 10:30 PM Read more →

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After vacating June 4, is Toxic eyeing an Independence Day release?

The makers of a Yash-starrer film have postponed its release for the third time. The film was initially scheduled to be released on March 19, then on June 4, bu...

Bollywood Hungama · 29 Apr, 10:24 PM Read more →

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Exclusive: Sanjay Dutt starrer Aakhri Sawal trailer postponed; sources suggest censor clearance delays caused hold-up

The trailer of a Sanjay Dutt starrer film has been postponed due to pending censor clearance. The censors have asked for some changes. The new release date for ...

Bollywood Hungama · 29 Apr, 10:22 PM Read more →

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Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and Adam Aron to Be Honored at Museum of Moving Image Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick will be honored at the Museum of the Moving Image's Moving Image Awards. Adam Aron, chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment, will al...

Variety · 29 Apr, 10:21 PM Read more →

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Claire Danes to Star in Netflix Series ‘Lovesick’ From ‘The Affair’ Creator Sarah Treem Based on Israeli Format

Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to the drama "Lovesick" based on the Israeli series "The Best Worst Thing." Sarah Treem will serve as writer, execu...

Variety · 29 Apr, 10:00 PM Read more →

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EXCLUSIVE: T-Series plans NEVER-SEEN-BEFORE jungle-themed trailer launch for Pati Patni Aur Woh Do trailer at Sanjay Gandhi National Park on May 2

T-Series plans a unique trailer launch for Pati Patni Aur Woh Do at Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The event, scheduled for May 2, will feature the princ...

Bollywood Hungama · 29 Apr, 09:55 PM Read more →

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‘Ransom Canyon’ Sets Season 2 Release Date, Unveils First-Look Photos

Netflix has announced that Season 2 of "Ransom Canyon" will premiere on July 23. The eight-episode season will continue the western drama alongside newly releas...

Variety · 29 Apr, 09:30 PM Read more →