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Jon Stewart Says the World Cup Final Was the ‘Reverse Super Bowl’: ‘The Players Spoke Spanish and the Halftime Show Was in English’

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave his post-game thoughts about Sunday’s World Cup final match, which saw Spain win out over Argentina 1-0. “Of course, the World Cup ended yesterday, finito, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 on the pitch, in the f...

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Sadie Sink Keeps Mystery Of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role & Reveals “I Am Not Aunt May”

Sadie Sink’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains a mystery ahead of the film’s premiere. A new video teased Sink revealing three things about her character in the Sony Pictures production, but left audiences with the same doubts. “Since the trailer dropped, I’ve seen so ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat Set as International Guest of Serielizados – Barcelona Series Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

Currently priming “Number 10,” one of the most awaited of British TV series, “Sherlock” creator and “Doctor Who” showrunner Steven Moffat will attend Serielizados-Barcelona Series Festival as its headline international guest. He will be joined producer Sue Vertue, producer of ...

Why it matters: ‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat Set as International Guest... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Chloe Fineman Opens Up About Decision to Leave ‘SNL’: “I’m Really Proud of Everything, But It’s Hard”

The comedian has already booked her next project in David E. Kelley's series ‘Myron Bolitar,' and co-stars in the new pickleball comedy 'The Dink.'

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Ed Harris Felt ‘Misled’ by ‘Dutton Ranch’ About ‘Inconsequential’ Role: ‘Get Me the F— Out of Here’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Ed Harris does not sound satisfied with his role on “Dutton Ranch.” At the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s “The Dink,” Harris told Variety that he felt “misled” about the importance of his role in the “Yellowstone” spinoff, and that halfway through filming Season 1, he was...

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Mara Wilson Says ‘Matilda’ Sequel “Could Be Possible” & Why It “Annoyed” Her Being Linked To Film

Mara Wilson continues to be remembered for starring in the 1996 film Matilda, the Danny DeVito-directed film based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel of the same name. While attending the Fanboy Expo in Tennessee, Wilson opened up about a potential sequel to the fantasy film and why s...

Why it matters: Mara Wilson Says ‘Matilda’ Sequel “Could Be Possible”... is generating industry buzz.

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William H. Wisher Jr. Dies: ‘The Terminator’ & ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ Screenwriter Was 71

William H. Wisher Jr., a producer and screenwriter who co-wrote The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, has died. He was 71. The Wisher family confirmed news of the filmmaker’s death, saying he “passed away peacefully at home.” “William believed that stories have the po...

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Adam Driver Has Passed on So Many Marvel Roles That It’s Become a “Tradition,” Kevin Feige Says

While it's no superhero blockbuster, Driver previously led the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy, playing Kylo Ren.

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‘The Odyssey’ Rules The World, But Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores $214M+ Cume, ‘Toy Story 5’ Nears $1B – Global Weekend Top 10 Box Office

Yes, Universal’s Christopher Nolan epic The Odyssey led by an extreme margin at the global box office with an updated $263.7M, a hands down opening record for the 2x Oscar winning filmmaker fueled by his best ever start overseas with $140.2M from 73 territories and his third b...

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FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Director on Making First-Ever Concert: “Challenging Beyond Challenging”

Hamish Hamilton speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about the star-studded 11-minute concert, production restrictions and facing pressure from skeptical fans who questioned the show in the first place.

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Kevin Feige On Trying To Cast Adam Driver In Marvel Role Amid ‘X-Men’ Reboot Rumors: “It’s A Tradition To Zoom With Him & Then He Passes”

Kevin Feige has been trying to work with Adam Driver and cast him in a Marvel film role, but so far it has not become official. Amid rumors that Driver could potentially star in the X-Men reboot, the studio head revealed where he’s at in finally working with the Girls actor. “...

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Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”

The actor plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's epic action fantasy film.

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Peter Lassally, Producer for Johnny Carson and David Letterman, Dies at 93

The "Host Whisperer" started out with Arthur Godfrey, spent 23 years with 'The Tonight Show' and engineered Dave's move to CBS.

The big picture: Peter Lassally, Producer for Johnny Carson and David... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘The Odyssey’ Doesn’t Stop: Epic Bound For Best Monday YTD Stateside With $17M+ – Box Office Update

EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey continues to dominate the box office, fueling a Monday that’s estimated to be $17.5 million. If those figures stick, that will be the best Monday year-to-date in the U.S./Canada, besting Toy Story 5‘s $17.3M Monday on June 22 as well ...

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‘Never Have I Ever’ Alum Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Teases ‘Elle’ Season 2 Role: “Not Something I’ve Done Before”

The star also shares her thoughts on what actresses-turned-powerhouse-producers Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon have in common.

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Hunter Biden’s Image Rehab Tour Takes a Hard Right

The pardoned son of a former president, now a podcast circuit fixture, sat down this week with a far-right influencer as he pivots to becoming a media personality — or is he still deflecting from scandal?

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Ryan Reynolds Confirms Another ‘Deadpool’ Movie

The film would follow 2024's 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' which became the top-grossing R-rated movie of all time.

Why it matters: Ryan Reynolds Confirms Another ‘Deadpool’ Movie signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Sharon Stone on Quitting Weed and Stopping a Stroke Medication Despite Doctors’ Orders: ‘It Was Like Going Off of F—ing Heroin’

Sharon Stone is done smoking weed. Her journey to cut ties with cannabis began when she was put on several medications after she suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2001. “I got off one of my medications that I was on for my stroke last September, and they said I couldn’t go off o...

Variety reports: Sharon Stone on Quitting Weed and Stopping a... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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LISTEN: Christopher Nolan Gets Moviegoers Out in Force for the Trojan Horse

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the spectacular $264 million worldwide opening for Universal Pictures’ “The Odyssey.” It couldn’t have come at a better time for Imax, the large-format exhibitor that ...

Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Peter Lassally Dies: Legendary Late-Night Producer Who Worked With Carson & Letterman Was 93

Peter Lassally, the late-night whisperer who produced The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Show with David Letterman, died July 19. He was 93. Lassally was a pivotal figure in the entertainment business, particularly in late-night, where he also produced The Late L...

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The Emmys ‘F—ed This Up’: Streamers and Networks Are Outraged as Five Categories Get Cut From the Telecast

Bad move, Emmys. Just about everyone hates it. On Friday, Variety exclusively revealed the Television Academy’s plan to thin out the categories handed out during its primetime telecast on Sept. 14, after the Board of Governors voted to shift a hodgepodge of five races to the f...

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What’s Really In the AI Odyssey Film

On the heels of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster weekend, the filmmakers of the digital-age project have a few ideas of their own.

The big picture: What’s Really In the AI Odyssey Film — is generating industry buzz.

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‘I’ve Been Scammed Left and Right’: Demand for ‘Odyssey’ Tickets Gives Rise to Sketchy Scalpers

Elijahturner011 had a simple question: “Can someone release a ticket to me, please?” “I’ve been trying to get a ticket forever. I’ve been scammed left and right,” they wrote on July 20 in the Reddit post that followed. “I just want one ticket to 70mm … it’s hurting my heart th...

Why it matters: ‘I’ve Been Scammed Left and Right’: Demand for... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Christopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey’ Whetting His Horror Appetite, Making the “Ultimate Dog Movie” and Re-Releasing ‘The Prestige’

The writer-director, who has defied box office expectations for the biggest global launch of his career, addresses the movie's cautionary message and the real reason why he delivers his projects under budget.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Christopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey’ Whetting His Horror... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Adam Driver Turns Down So Many Marvel Movie Offers That It’s ‘Become a Tradition’ at the Studio to ‘Zoom With Him and Then He Passes’

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that Adam Driver has repeatedly turned down offers to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the years. “It’s no secret we’d like to [work with Adam],” Feige replied. “But it’s a tradition to Zo...

Why it matters: Adam Driver Turns Down So Many Marvel Movie... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Sony Dates Bad Robot’s JT Mollner Horror Pic ‘Skeletons’ Starring Brie Larson For Summer 2027

Sony’s Skeletons will be coming to theaters on June 4, 2027. The new creature-horror pic from JT Mollner and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions is a modern take on the subgenre, told from a young boy’s POV as he slowly learns his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret ...

The big picture: Sony Dates Bad Robot’s JT Mollner Horror Pic... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Marvel’s Kevin Feige Says He Feels “Like A Gigantic Loser & Failure” Over Failed ‘Blade’ Reboot With Mahershala Ali

Kevin Feige has some feelings about the failed Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali that has yet to materialize. While promoting Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the Marvel Studios president revealed how he feels over the film not being made. “I am feeling like a gigantic loser and ...

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Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning Paramount+ Series ‘Discretion’ Casts Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas is set to star opposite Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning in the legal drama series “Discretion,” Variety has confirmed. The show was originally announced with a straight-to-series order at Paramount+ in October 2025. It is based on the short story of the same name by ...

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Josh Lucas Joins Nicole Kidman & Elle Fanning In Paramount+ Legal Drama ‘Discretion’

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Lucas (Yellowstone, Ford v Ferrari) is set to star opposite Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning in Discretion, Paramount+’s upcoming legal thriller series from A24. Lucas will play Greg, a lawyer and the husband of Kidman’s powerful and formidable corporate law part...

The big picture: Josh Lucas Joins Nicole Kidman & Elle Fanning... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Kurosawa’s Final Film ‘Madadayo’ Was One of His Best — So Why Did it Take Five Years to Reach the U.S.?

Akira Kurosawa's swan song was criminally underrated and overlooked when he made it in 1993, but now it's available on Blu-ray with behind-the-scenes footage showing the master at work.

IndieWire reports: Kurosawa’s Final Film ‘Madadayo’ Was One of His... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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