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Breaking · Adria Arjona Details ‘Superman’ Sequel Training Amid Wonder Woman Rumors: 2 Hours of Weightlifting, 6 Rounds of Boxing and More Sadie Sink had to dodge questions for months over whether or not she was playing Jean Grey in the lead-up to “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” and now it seems like DC star Adria Arjona may have to do the same for the “Super… via Variety →
Breaking · Nanni Moretti’s ‘It Will Happen Tonight’ Sells Widely Ahead of Venice Launch – Clip Veteran Italian auteur Nanni Moretti’s “It Will Happen Tonight,” featuring French star Louis Garrel and Italian A-lister Jasmine Trinca (“La Storia,” “Supersex”) has been pre-sold widely by Paris-based international sal… via Variety → Breaking · Ann Hui, Carlo Chatrian to Head Pingyao’s Fei Mu, Rossellini Juries The Pingyao International Film Festival has named Hong Kong director Ann Hui and Italian critic and programmer Carlo Chatrian as jury presidents of the Fei Mu Awards and the Roberto Rossellini Awards, respectively, ahea… via Variety → Breaking · Miike Takashi Shines an Intimate Spotlight on a Kabuki Legend in Debut Documentary ‘Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki’ The most remarkable thing about Miike Takashi — whose filmography spans well over a hundred features in a smorgasbord of different genres and styles — is that he has never made a documentary. But now he’s at Venice with… via Variety → The Twist · Photos show ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton in alleged pedophilia chatroom for nearly an hour on plane The TV personality's attorney claims he clicked on the chatroom by mistake. via Page Six → Breaking · In Venice Competition Film ‘Mr Nelson, Did You Kill People?’ Director Tsukamoto Shinya Asks Vital Questions Independent filmmaker Tsukamoto Shinya was born 15 years after the end of World War II. “Neither my parents nor my grandparents ever spoke about the war, so I grew up believing, without question, that the world was a br… via Variety → Breaking · Taylor Frankie Paul Returning for ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 6 ABC has not shared its plans for her scrapped season of 'The Bachelorette,' however The Hollywood Reporter has learned she will film for the Hulu series that is in active production. via The Hollywood Reporter → Breaking · ‘Technoblade Never Dies’ Documentary Film About Late Minecraft Content Creator in the Works With Funding From Riot Games and Hypixel Studios The life and legacy of Technoblade, the beloved and influential Minecraft creator who died in 2022, will be chronicled in a feature-length documentary film. Titled “Technoblade Never Dies” — a catchphrase of the late Ca… via Variety → Breaking · Dave Bautista Shows Off Body Transformation to Play Kratos in ‘God of War’ Series: ‘Two More Months to Get to Where I Need to Be’ Dave Bautista is back in the gym and showing off his muscle gains to play the super-strong Greek hero Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the “God of War” video game. The actor shared a video of himself flexing in the… via Variety → Breaking · Federico Borgia’s Dark Comedy ‘Prince’ Boarded by Alpha Violet Ahead of London Film Festival World Premiere Paris-based sales agency Alpha Violet has acquired international sales rights to “Prince,” the darkly funny feature from Uruguayan filmmaker Federico Borgia, ahead of its world premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Festi… via Variety → Spilled · Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It' star died Aug. 25 at age 80. via The Hollywood Reporter → Loose Ends · Jennifer Aniston Joins Boyfriend Jim Curtis For Chat About Health, Wellness and Hypnotherapy The couple, who have been dating for over a year, took part in a 92NY event in support of Curtis' new book 'The Book of Possibility.' via The Hollywood Reporter → The Twist · Carla Jeffery, Actress in Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies,’ Dies at 33 Carla Jeffery, who played the cheerleader Bree in the Disney Channel’s 2018 movie “Zombies” and several spin-offs, died Sept. 1. She was 33. Her management company, Alexanders Talent, posted about her death on Instagram… via Variety → Breaking · ‘My Notes on Mars’ Review: Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend Star in an Imperfect Breakdown of Marriage and Memory A relationship drama verging on sci-fi, Lili Horvát’s “My Notes On Mars” begins with an intriguing premise that eventually loses steam. It follows the disappearance of an American astrophysicist in the Hungarian mountai… via Variety → The Twist · Katie Holmes Calls Boyfriend 'Best of the Best' in Birthday Tribute Katie Holmes is sharing her adoration for boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky on his birthday. “Happy Birthday to the best of the best…❤️ @jasonbardyarmosky,” the Dawson’s Creek alum, 47, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, Septe… via Us Weekly → Breaking · Travis Kelce Breaks Down Wedding to Taylor Swift and Says Adam Sandler Officiating Was ‘Absolutely Insane’: ‘He’s the F—ing Best Person on This Planet’ Travis Kelce has opened up more than ever about his wedding to Taylor Swift, a private party that had the whole world swooning and which took place at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in July. The pro athlete took… via Variety → Breaking · Danny Boyle Celebrated at Variety’s Venice Pre-Opening Party as ‘Ink’ Star Jack O’Connell Praises His Ability to ‘Take Us Inside a World’ Danny Boyle was celebrated with Variety’s Creative Impact in Directing Award on Monday during a Venice Film Festival pre-opening night party at the poolside terrace of the Hotel Excelsior. The Oscar-winning British film… via Variety → Breaking · Trump’s Federal Film Tax Incentive Plan Prompts Canada’s Actors to Call on Ottawa to Follow Suit ACTRA has urged its government to bolster subsidies as the U.S. President looks to bring production by major studios and streamers back home. via THR Business → Breaking · Julianne Moore to Receive Zurich’s Golden Icon Award as Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Screens The 22nd Zurich Film Festival will honor Julianne Moore with the Golden Icon Award for her “extraordinary career” and her performance in her new film, “The Debut.” She will be accompanied in Zurich by “The Debut” direct… via Variety → Breaking · Mark Ruffalo Defended by Hannah Einbinder, Joel Coen and More Than 170 Jewish Figures After Paramount Accuses Him of Using ‘Antisemitic Tropes’ — Read the Open Letter More than 170 Jewish figures from the entertainment industry and beyond have signed a letter in support of Mark Ruffalo over what it asserts is a “smear campaign” against the actor. Among those supporting the letter — w… via Variety → Exposed · Sarah McLachlan Dedicates Olivia Rodrigo Daisy Chain Duet to Dolly Parton Sarah McLachlan and Olivia Rodrigo made sure to pay homage to “goddess” Dolly Parton while hitting the stage at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival days after the country icon’s death. “I wanna slow things down an… via Us Weekly → Loose Ends · Celeb Pregnancies of 2026: Girls Next Door’s Karissa Shannon and More Many stars are expanding their families in 2026. In the first half of the year, actresses Bonnie Wright, Aubrey Plaza, Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway all revealed that they are pregnant. From across the pond, Princes… via Us Weekly → Breaking · Alex Cooper’s ‘Love Overboard’ Canceled by Hulu After One Season “Love Overboard” is lost at sea. The dating show executive produced by Alex Cooper has been canceled by Hulu, Variety has confirmed. Hosted by “The Bachelorette” and “The Traitors” alum Gabby Windey, the reality series… via Variety → Breaking · Sandra Bullock Recalls First ‘Practical Magic’ Bombing After Thinking ‘People Are Going to Love It’: ‘And Then It Got Quiet’ The Owen sisters may be back in “Practical Magic 2” 28 years after Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first played the sibling witches, but that doesn’t mean the first movie’s outing doesn’t still sting a little. The orig… via Variety → Behind the Curtain · Exes Fergie and Josh Duhamel celebrate ‘cool’ son Axl’s 13th birthday with rare photos The duo welcomed their baby boy in 2013 and called it quits four years later. Duhamel has gone on to welcome two more children with wife Audra Mari. via Page Six → Breaking · The New Yorker Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup, Featuring Conan O’Brien, Mariska Hargitay, Mahershala Ali, Hannah Einbinder and More The New Yorker Festival, the magazine’s annual “celebration of culture and ideas,” is happening this year Oct. 23-25 in New York City — and it has tipped the celeb-stocked lineup of speakers for the 2026 edition. The ev… via Variety → Breaking · Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ Sets TIFF 2026 World Premiere Zack Snyder’s “The Last Photograph” will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The screening is set for Sunday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. local time at the John Bassett Theatre, TIFF’s new… via Variety → Breaking · Dolly Parton Estate Sets Two-Day DollyFests for Nashville and London in 2027, Says These ‘Parties of a Lifetime’ Will Take the Place of a Public Memorial The Dolly Parton estate has announced the first large public programs honoring the life and music of the late superstar, with events titled “DollyFest: The Celebration of a Lifetime” set to take place in Nashville and L… via Variety → Breaking · ‘Days of Thunder’ Star Randy Quaid Says Anne Hathaway Is ‘Woke’ and a ‘Horrible Choice’ for the Sequel: ‘You Need the Original Girl’ “Days of Thunder” star Randy Quaid sounded off on Anne Hathaway after it was revealed that she has joined Tom Cruise in the racing drama’s upcoming sequel. “We need Nicole [Kidman] back,” Quaid wrote on X Saturday. “Don… via Variety → Behind the Curtain · Ditch the Boots — Rich Girls Are Wearing These Luxe-Looking Shoes in 2026 When September hits, you may think it’s time to pull out your Chelsea boots. Well, not this year. Rich girls in New York, London and beyond are wearing elevated, luxe-looking shoes instead, and we found 13 chic pairs th… via Us Weekly → Breaking · Heidi Montag Recalls Dolly Parton Defending Her Amid Plastic Surgery Criticism "When I was at one of the hardest and most criticized moment of my life after my plastic surgery, Dolly was one of the only people in the industry who didn't take the opportunity to drag me down," 'The Hills' shared on… via The Hollywood Reporter → Breaking · Harry Styles Jokes About Taylor Swift’s Wedding During Madison Square Garden Concert “We’re at Madison Square Garden, home of the world champion New York Knicks! And they also do weddings," the Grammy winner said during his Aug. 29 show. via The Hollywood Reporter → Loose Ends · Dick Van Dyke Shares Glimpse at His Inversion Table Workout at 100 Dick Van Dyke is still keeping fit after turning 100. The Mary Poppins actor shared a part of his exercise regimen with his Instagram followers on Saturday, August 29, revealing that he uses an inversion table to stretc… via Us Weekly → Breaking · Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’ Follow-Up; Paramount Sets Release Date Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in the next chapter of “Days of Thunder,” Variety has learned exclusively. Paramount Pictures has dated the feature film sequel for June 2, 2028, when Cruise and Hathaway will… via Variety → Breaking · Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Captain India’ Sets September London Shoot “Captain India,” starring Kartik Aaryan, commences principal photography in London this September, with the shoot expected to wrap by the end of October. The film is directed by Shimit Amin, known for “Chak De! India,”… via Variety → The Twist · Bill Maher Gives Unsavory Dolly Parton Tribute While Criticizing Media Coverage of Her Death Another tribute, like Maher's, that drew negative attention was that of Ricky Schroder, who portrayed Parton's father in two biopic movies based on her childhood. via The Hollywood Reporter →

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