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We're finally feeling The Americans’ influence

In Emmy nominations for its stars and the plots of series like Star City and The Agency, one of the best TV series of the 2010s makes its impact known.

Emmy nominee Carlos-Manuel Vesga on the unusually thrilling challenges of Pluribus

The Colombian actor is happy to be part of a show that "goes toward the realm of art rather than entertainment."

CBS's Legendary 156-Episode Sci-Fi Anthology Series is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming

The CBS anthology series The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest science fiction shows ever made. Catch it while it's free to stream on Tubi.

Tobey Maguire's Criminally Underseen Western Didn't Deserve To Flop At The Box Office

Released back in the late 1990s, this Western starring Tobey Maguire didn't deserve to flop the way that it did in theaters.

‘Brothers’ Trailer: Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson Wonder If They’re Actually Related In Apple’s Meta Comedy

Matthew McConaughey and W oody Harrelson have already played brothers, Texas detectives, and more or less themselves onscreen. Now, their real-life friendship—and the lingering possibility that they might genuinely share a father—forms the basis of Apple TV ’s “Brothers.” The eig

Modern Hollywood Keeps Failing Looney Tunes. Will ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Finally Get It Right?

In the early 20th century, Bugs Bunny shorts were a big screen cash cow for Warner Bros. But the past few decades of movies reflect a questionable understanding of a blue chip IP.

After 25 Years, Sci-fi Cult Classic Donnie Darko is Officially Getting a Proper Sequel

Richard Kelly is releasing a sequel book to Donnie Darko 25 years after the cult classic first confused audiences.

‘Love Island USA’ Host Ariana Madix on Bringing ‘Sexiness’ and ‘Danger’ to Her Hosting Gig: ‘I Initially Scare the Crap Out of’ Islanders

Ariana Madix has had a meteoric rise as a host — one that landed her an Emmy nomination this year. After a guest-hosting gig during the fifth season of the summertime dating show “Love Island USA,” she officially took over the reins for the sixth season in 2024. Two years later,

Jake Johnson's 103-Minute Comedy Is Officially Apple TV's Biggest Streaming Hit

Apple TV subscribers seem thoroughly charmed by this Jake Johnson-starring comedy flick and continue to stream it in droves.

Melissa Leo's 94-Minute Horror Movie Is Officially Paramount+'s Biggest Streaming Hit

André Øvredal's horror movie Passenger, staring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo, is a hit on Paramount+ despite flopping at the box office.

Roger Ebert Was One Of A Few Critics Who Actually Liked This Steven Seagal Movie

This Steven Seagal flick found an unexpected supporter in Roger Ebert, who was just as surprised as anyone else by his reaction to the film.

‘Survivor’ vs. ‘The Traitors’: Will Emmy Voters Finally Give the Original Reality Juggernaut Its Due?

“The Traitors” has won more Emmys in three years than “Survivor” has won in 25. It’s not close, either. Since arriving on Peacock, Alan Cumming’s Scottish castle whodunit has banked eight total Emmys — a casting win before it ever cracked the marquee race, back-to-back reality co

Azerbaijan’s Lawyer Defends Defamation Suit Against CNN: ‘These Untrue Statements Actually Put Lives at Risk’

Azerbaijan is very upset about a June 5 report on CNN that Israeli troops had used the country as a staging area for attacks on Iran. The country’s government says that the report, based on anonymous sources, is both completely wrong and dangerous, as it risks drawing Azerbaijan

Taylor Swift Recalls How ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ Was Written As a ‘Really Sad Ballad’ in Grammy Museum Conversation Video

Taylor Swift opened up about the process of writing and recording her 2012 hit “I Knew You Were Trouble,” revealing that it was initially penned as a “really sad ballad” before she was encouraged to incorporate dubstep. Swift reflected on the song’s creation during a Q&A at the G

Ambitious $140M Sci-Fi Thriller Guilty Pleasure Is Officially Streaming Free on YouTube

2003's Hulk was the first and last of its kind, and it's now streaming for free.

Tom Hardy’s $478M Sci-Fi Action Movie Officially Surges to #2 on Netflix

Tom Hardy's Venom: The Last Dance is a streaming hit on Netflix

$7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Officially in the Works

France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a $7 billion theme outside Paris. It will be inspired by manga like Dragon Ball Z.

Tim Burton's Forgotten 10/10 Fantasy Masterpiece is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming

Perhaps it's underrated because it barely even feels like a Tim Burton movie, but Big Fish is one of the director's best

41 Years, the Most Inventive Sci-Fi Thriller of the '80s Is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming

This cult classic remains one of the most inventive zombie movies ever made.

Akira Officially Returns to Theaters in IMAX and 4K for One Day Only

1998 anime classic Akira returns to movie theaters in IMAX and 4K in September, thanks to Crunchyroll and Sony. Tickets are on sale now.

Director Jon Turteltaub Confirms ‘National Treasure 3’ With Nicolas Cage Is Moving Forward: “We Finally Have A Script I Like”

There has been a longstanding effort to get Nicolas Cage back for “ National Treasure 3 ” (after a Disney+ streaming series reboot failed to get audiences’ juices flowing), and there are some really good signs that the folks over at Disney are indeed moving forward with the third

Taylor Swift On Writing “I Knew You Were Trouble” As A “Really Sad Ballad” & Why She Wants To Honor Her Country Roots The “Further Along This Path I Get”

Taylor Swift has revealed more about the origin of her hit song “I Knew You Were Trouble” and why she wants to honor her country roots as her career continues. In a new interview with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. as part of the Icon Sessions, Swift opened up that she or

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 ‒ Episode 32

It doesn't get much wilder than Rentaro falling in love at first sight with Yaku, his 89-year-old grandmother-in-law.

Magic Is Officially Reprinting a Treasured Card with the Perfect '80s Throwback

The Gathering’s Masters of the Universe Secret Lair gives Commander staple Command Tower a perfect Castle Grayskull makeover.

Hear Neil Young’s New Recording of a Song He Originally Wrote as a Teenager in 1965

“Casting Me Away From You” will appear on Young’s new LP Second Song , which he recorded with the Chrome Dreams

'100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Season 3 Casts Rie Kugimiya

Kugimiya starts voicing Yaku Yakuzen, Kusuri's grandmother & Rentarō's newest girlfriend; in episode 8

Pokemon’s Creators Are Ready to Officially Ditch a 30-Year-Old Series Tradition

'Pokemon Champions'' director teases that the series' traditional turn-based play could change in the future.

‘The Gentlemen’ Officially Renewed for Season 3 as First Season 2 Trailer Drops: ‘I’m Looking Forward to Pushing the Boundaries Further,’ Guy Ritchie Says (EXCL

“The Gentlemen” has officially been greenlit for Season 3, Variety can confirm. Guy Ritchie’s high-society, high-octane caper starring Theo James and Kaya Scodelario is set to return for a third outing, comprised of eight episodes. Variety understands that while the new season is

25 Years Later, Anime’s First Cinematic Masterpiece Is Officially Returning to Theaters

GKIDS announced during Anime NYC that it is bringing the cult anime film Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust to North American theaters next year

This Acclaimed Stephen King Miniseries Adaptation Got A Critically Savaged Theatrical Sequel

Tobe Hooper's miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's classic horror novel Salem's Lot is quite well regarded. Its theatrical sequel? Not so much.

Paramount's Near-Perfect Western Crime Thriller that Swept the Oscars Is Officially Free to Watch

The 2007 Coen brothers film No Country for Old Men was cited by Lanterns director James Hawes as an influence. Check out the gritty masterpiece

HBO Officially Changes a Fundamental Rule of DC Superhero Canon

Lanterns episode 2 gives John Stewart an extremely rare Green Lantern ability, establishing the trainee as a potential prodigy.

Every Officially Confirmed Marvel Movie and TV Show Coming Through 2029

Marvel Studios full lineup of movies and TV shows coming in 2026 through 2029, as officially confirmed by Marvel.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits No. 6 All-Time Globally as It Swings to Fourth Box Office Victory

Tom Holland's superhero blockbuster topped the worldwide sum for 'Force Awakens' while up against the launches of 'Insidious: Out of the Further' and Jason Statham's 'Mutiny.'

Gamescom Is Officially the Biggest Gaming Event in the World. So What’s Next?

In a chat with Gamescom directors Tim Endres and Stefan Heikhaus, they spoke about a possible North American expansion, GDQ, pressure, and more.

‘National Treasure 3’ Is “Finally Real” and “We Have a Script,” Director Says

The Disney movies, released in 2004 and 2007, starred Nicolas Cage as treasure hunter Ben Gates.

How to Watch The Tragically Hip Farewell Show 10th Anniversary Special Online

The Canadian band played their final concert in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario on Aug. 20, 2016 after lead singer Gord Downie announced his terminal brain cancer diagnosis

Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount For Calling Him “Antisemitic” Over Merger Criticism: “Appalling And Fundamentally Dishonest”

As things continue to get ugly around the proposed merger, Mark Ruffalo has called out Paramount for calling him “antisemitic” over his criticism of the Warner Bros acquisition. On Saturday, the 4x Oscar nominee clarified his views “should never be interpreted as hostility toward

After 49 Years, It's Officially the End of an Era for Star Wars

Thanks to the Star Wars: Starfighter trailer shown at D23, we have a pretty good idea of what comes next for Star Wars.

29 Years Later, the Best Cosmic Sci-Fi Thriller of All Time Is Officially Free To Stream

This terrific cult classic is an unforgettably gnarly space adventure.

Silo Season 3 Finally Revealed The Tragic Fate Of Jimmy's Mother

What, exactly, happened to Jimmy's mother on Silo? We now have the (unsurprisingly sad) answer thanks to Season 3, Episode 8.

Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’

Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount after the company slammed the actor as “antisemitic” for accusing David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dish

Jimmy Kimmel Fears Late-Night Retirement

Jimmy Kimmel has opened up about potentially moving on from his ABC late-night show, again. Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney, who is also an exec producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, appeared on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast and the pair were asked about retirement, particu

The Vvaan teaser: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia’s folklore drama is visually arresting

Indie Star Joe Swanberg Never Really Left — but He’s Definitely Back Now

Swanberg hadn't released a feature since 2017's "Win It All." He's back with another dramedy about the romantic lives of self-absorbed adults — and in a world of intimacy coordinators that's a far cry from his early days of sexually frank indies.

Mark Ruffalo slams Paramount's "fundamentally dishonest" antisemitism accusations

Writing that "critical and necessary dialogue" is "dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel," Ruffalo escalated his conflict with David Ellison's studio.

Director Jon Turteltaub swears National Treasure 3 is finally happening

Benjamin Franklin Gates fans have been burned before, but Turteltaub swears there's now a National Treasure 3 script that everybody involved thinks will work.

Comikey to Add Several Shōjo Manga from Hakusensha's Catalogue Digitally

Lineup launches with Crashout Schoolgirl and Degen Teacher

Shekhar Suman had to make people laugh when his son was terminally ill: ‘Show must go on’

Genetically Engineered Soldiers? Star Trek's Jem'Hadar Explained

The Jem'Hadar have a fascinating history in the Star Trek franchise. Here's what you need to know about this species of genetically engineered soldiers.

‘National Treasure 3’ In Works, Franchise Director Reveals: “It’s Finally Real”

More than 20 years after stealing the Declaration of Independence, National Treasure 3 is in the works. On Friday, National Treasure (2004) director Jon Turteltaub revealed that a third installment in the Nicolas Cage adventure franchise is in the works with a script that Disney

Oscars: Japan Picks Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All of a Sudden’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission

The critically acclaimed drama will give the ‘Drive My Car’ director his second shot at the category after winning just five years ago, with Neon also planning a broader Oscars campaign for best picture, director, actress and supporting actress.

‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer: Carrie Coon & Morgan Spector’s Marriage Reaches A Breaking Point

Bertha Russell finally conquered New York society, but victory rarely comes without a bill attached. HBO has released the first official teaser for Season 4 of “ The Gilded Age ,” revealing a November 1 premiere date and plenty of fallout for the Russell family. READ MORE: Morgan

‘The Dog Stars’ Review: Ridley Scott Finds Glimmers Of Hope In A Surprisingly Soulful Post-Apocalyptic Drama

Post-apocalyptic movies usually obsess over survival mechanics: where to find food, how to defend a compound, who to trust, and how quickly civilization collapses once resources disappear. Ridley Scott ’s “ The Dog Stars ” contains all the familiar genre elements—guns, marauders,

Paul Greengrass’ ‘The Uprising’ Starring Andrew Garfield, Is Suddenly A Robin Hood Origin Film

Well, it looks like the new Paul Greengrass and Andrew Garfield film “ The Uprising ” isn’t just about a farmer leading a mass revolt/rebellion against the British crown, as it’s now been officially revealed by Focus Features / Universal Pictures to be a Robin Hood origin film, a

Dark Side of the Loon: Coyote vs. Acme’s screenwriter Samy Burch on the journey of the Looney Tunes courtroom thriller

As Coyote vs. Acme arrives on the big screen after a long, complicated journey, screenwriter Samy Burch tells Ella Kemp how Wile E. Coyote finally got his day in court—and theaters—with her subversive comedy-drama.

Watch: i-dle’s Soyeon Announces Comeback Date With Trailer Film For 1st Full Album

Mark your calendars for i-dle’s Soyeon’s return! On August 26 at midnight KST, Soyeon officially announced the date and details for her upcoming solo comeback. The i-dle leader will be releasing her first full-length solo album, “What a Wonderful Life,” on September 7 at 6 p.m. K

Amanda Kernell Is More Interested in ‘Liberation Than a Curse’ as Her Third Feature ‘Brace Your Heart’ Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

In her upcoming third feature “Brace Your Heart,” Amanda Kernell follows a survivor, not a victim. “We’re all different, and some people who experience really difficult things can’t recover. But there are others who survive and find there’s light on the other side,” she told Vari

Jane Fonda Slams Paramount For Calling Mark Ruffalo’s Comments ‘Antisemitic’: ‘A Smear to Delegitimize Criticism of the Merger’

Jane Fonda has released a statement in support of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount slammed the four-time Oscar nominee as “antisemitic” for a recent post denouncing Larry Ellison’s ties to Israel and David Ellison’s planned merger with Warner Bros. “Especially as a Jewish American, I

‘The Dog Stars’ Review: Jacob Elordi Searches For Last Gasp Of Humanity In Ridley Scott’s Sharp Postapocalyptic Thriller

The lovable dog in Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars isn’t actually the star of film, despite the title. Sadly, Jasper is only a supporting player in the first half hour of the movie. The real star here is Jacob Elordi, who is continuing to show genuine chops as a leading man. He does

Sam Register Leaving As Warner Bros. Animation President

Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, is departing after three decades at the company. The news was announced internally Tuesday by Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group and U.S. N

How Modern Appointment Viewing Shows Are Bringing Back ‘Watercooler’ Television

There’s nothing better than sitting on the couch to binge your favorite TV show. Or, maybe, there is. In the era of streaming, binge-watching is easier than ever. So, it seems potentially incongruous that appointment viewing — watching a television show when it first airs — is so

Sam Register to Depart as Head of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe (EXCLUSIVE)

Longtime Warner Bros. animation boss Sam Register is departing the company next week as his contract expires, Warner Bros. TV Group chair Channing Dungey announced in a memo to staffers this afternoon. Dungey said she and Register “mutually agreed not to renew his contract,” and

From ‘The Exorcist’ to ‘Beetlejuice,’ These Haunted Halloween Movies Are Now Available As Ouija Boards

These officially-licensed game boards inspired are taking movie merch beyond the traditional poster

‘I Love Lucy’ to Receive Television Academy’s First Ever Legacy Award

The Television Academy finally revealed that the trailblazing sitcom "I Love Lucy" will receive its inaugural Legacy Award on night two of the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday, September 6.

Song Kang And Kim So Hyun Confirmed To Reunite In New Romance Drama

Song Kang and Kim So Hyun will be reuniting in the upcoming drama “White Scandal” (literal title)! On August 25, MBC officially announced, “We have confirmed the casting of Song Kang and Kim So Hyun.” Based on a webtoon, “White Scandal” follows Dan Yi Hyuk (Song Kang), a third-ge

Guy Ritchie Says ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 3 Is Happening, But Meghan Markle’s Casting Has Reportedly Already Been Withdrawn

“ The Gentlemen ” is officially returning for a third season, but the show’s most talked-about prospective cast member may have already exited the picture. Netflix has renewed Guy Ritchie ’s crime series ahead of its Season 2 premiere, while a separate report claims that Meghan M

‘Buddy’ Review: Casper Kelly’s Bloodthirsty Riff on ‘Barney’ Is the First Great Midnight Movie of 2026

The "Too Many Cooks" auteur appears to have finally received a budget worthy of his talents, and he makes full use of it by playing his greatest hits on a multiplex-worthy scale.

An intriguing Lanterns continues to tease us with what we think we want

Even when Kyle Chandler finally suits up, we're left dangling.

Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 20

Now, 20 episodes in, we finally have a name for the group trying to kill Yuru.

‘Big Brother’ EPs and Host Julie Chen Moonves on Making 1,000 Episodes, Staying Competitive Against ‘The Traitors’ and the Chances of an All-Winners Season

This week, “Big Brother” will make history by being the first primetime show to hit 1,000 episodes. And in true “Big Brother” fashion, the show is celebrating that milestone with a twisty, one-of-a-kind 90-minute episode that will air Thursday, Aug. 27. “It’s been really interest

Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart In Recasting, Reprising Voice Role

EXCLUSIVE: Game of Thrones star Kit Harington is joining another tentpole fantasy series for HBO. He will play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of Harry Potter. Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult who was originally cast in the role but left over scheduling issues. HBO had to work aro

Box office flop Masters Of The Universe fulfills its destiny as the king of streaming

Originally conceived as a streaming project at Netflix, Masters Of The Universe bombed at the box office, but has now seized its Prime Video throne.

What are you watching this weekend?

For your consideration: A series on Indian fighter pilots, a close-up on a legendary filmmaker, and literally watching the time go by.

‘Black Mirror’ Season 8 Starts Production as Netflix Renews ‘Being Gordon Ramsay’ and ‘Legends’ (EXCLUSIVE)

An eighth season of “Black Mirror” is officially in production, Variety can confirm. The show started shooting this summer, although no launch date for the new season has been set yet. Earlier this year creator Charlie Brooker vowed the dystopian anthology series “will return, an

‘EastEnders’ Puts Out Casting Call for Character Named Meghan After Duchess’ U.K. Return: ‘Confident, Gorgeous and Ready to Cause Chaos’

Reports of Meghan Markle’s return to acting in the U.K. prompted numerous quips and memes over the weekend that the Duchess of Sussex was planning to make an appearance on long-running BBC soap “EastEnders.” Coincidentally, “EastEnders” is in fact set to introduce a new series re

88 Must-See Movies This Fall: ‘Dune: Part Three,’ ‘Digger,’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ ‘The Adventures Of Cliff Booth’ & More

Fall movie season traditionally moves from festival discoveries and awards contenders in September toward horror in October, prestige releases around Thanksgiving, and major studio spectacles over Christmas. The 2026 calendar follows that general progression, but with enough aute

7 Greatest 'Far Side' Comics With No Words

Gary Larson's comic strip 'The Far Side' occasionally featured panels with no words at all, ranging from broad, silly jokes to subtle, dark comedy

Disney Knew About On-Set Rapes & Did Nothing, ‘Poof Point’ Actress’ Negligence Suit Asserts: “Not Safe For Children”

The Proof Point’s Raquel Lee claims in a extremely graphic negligence suit against the Walt Disney Company she was “repeatedly raped, sexually assaulted, sexually abused and sexually harassed” on the Utah set of the 2001 movie. The House of Mouse knew about it and did nothing to

Foo Fighters and Gustavo Dudamel Blow Up the Hollywood Bowl as Conductor Blows Out the Candle on His Time With the LA Phil: Concert Review

The LA Phil has played with plenty of pop and rock acts before, but it may have taken Foo Fighters to really put the dude in Dudamel. And not a moment too soon, with this being famed conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s final weekend at the helm of Los Angeles’ primary house symphony. The