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- Swiss Companies Join Forces to Launch Swiss Film Studios AG in Move Prompted by ‘Lex Netflix’by Nvivarelli on October 29, 2024 at 9:32 am
A group of prominent Swiss production companies has joined forces and founded a new outfit called Swiss Studios AG in Zurich. The groundbreaking move was prompted by the so-called “Lex Netflix,” the Swiss law that forces streamers such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to re-invest 4% of their […]
- ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings Apologizes to Contestant for Sexist Clue: ‘A Little Problematic’by Emily Zemler on October 29, 2024 at 9:14 am
Viewers took issue with the "Complete the Rhyming Phrase" category clue, pulled from a Dorothy Parker quote
- Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz Join Cast of ‘Alpha Gang’; MK2 Films, CAA Media Finance Selling Project at AFMby Elskes on October 29, 2024 at 9:00 am
Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough and Channing Tatum have joined the cast of “Alpha Gang,” an alien invasion comedy by “Sasquatch Sunset” filmmakers David and Nathan Zellner. “Alpha Gang,” which also stars Cate Blanchett, centers on a group of alien […]
- Jon Stewart Reflects on Trump’s MSG Rally, Mass Deportation Plans on ‘The Daily Show’by Emily Zemler on October 29, 2024 at 8:45 am
"How dare they desecrate the stage that the Piano Man has consecrated?"
- Watch Costco Guys A.J. and Big Justice Bring the Boom to ‘Fallon’by Emily Zemler on October 29, 2024 at 8:09 am
The viral father-son duo appeared on The Tonight Show alongside the Rizzler
- TIFFCOM Market Expects Record Attendance, Expands Focus on Asian Contentby Naman Ramachandran on October 29, 2024 at 7:50 am
TIFFCOM, the film market attached to the Tokyo International Film Festival, is poised to exceed last year’s attendance of 3,851 participants, with visitor registrations already matching 2023’s total ahead of its opening, according to CEO Shiina Yasushi. The event, which also encompasses the […]
- India’s ‘Lost Ladies’ Team Talks Oscar Campaign Strategy, Netflix Successby Naman Ramachandran on October 29, 2024 at 7:13 am
India’s Oscar submission “Lost Ladies” (Laapataa Ladies) has found significant success on Netflix, and the film’s director Kiran Rao and Jyoti Deshpande, president of media and content business at Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), are optimistic about their awards season prospects. “Lost […]
- Yes, You Can Get a Brand Name Laptop for Just $199by Sage Anderson on October 29, 2024 at 6:05 am
These Chromebooks from Lenovo are made with flexibility in mind, including a touch screen display and foldable screen to pack up and take your work on the go
- Kartik Aaryan on ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’: ‘Double the Trouble, Double the Fun’ by Naman Ramachandran on October 29, 2024 at 4:59 am
As the third instalment of the successful “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” franchise approaches its Diwali (Nov. 1) release, star Kartik Aaryan sat down with Variety to discuss the evolution of his character Rooh Baba and working alongside Bollywood legends Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit. “‘BB’ is one of […]
- Shawn Mendes Addresses ‘Truth’ About Sexuality at Colorado Show: ‘I’m Trying to Be Really Brave’by Charisma Madarang on October 29, 2024 at 4:55 am
"I just want to be able to be closer to everyone and just kind of be in my truth," said the singer-songwriter when performing in Denver Monday night
- Shawn Mendes Addresses ‘Truth’ About Sexuality at Colorado Show: ‘I’m Trying to Be Really Brave’by Charisma Madarang on October 29, 2024 at 4:55 am
"I just want to be able to be closer to everyone and just kind of be in my truth," said the singer-songwriter when performing in Denver Monday night
- Ildiko Enyedi Praises Film Festivals’ Discovery Role: ‘It Would Be Much Easier to Just Pick the Big Names’by Patrick Frater on October 29, 2024 at 4:35 am
Hungarian film director Ildiko Enyedi heaped praise on the film and talent discovery functions of major film festivals like the Tokyo International Film Festival, where Tuesday she started her role as a jury member. “Festivals are the allies of the filmmakers. They help to uncover the truth of […]
- CNN Bans Ryan Girdusky From Network After Racist On-Air Attack of Mehdi Hasanby William Earl on October 29, 2024 at 4:32 am
A cable news discussion on “CNN Newsnight With Abby Phillip” on Monday night took a shocking turn when conservative panelist Ryan Girdusky attacked journalist Mehdi Hasan, leading to the former getting banned from the network. During a discussion about Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden […]
- Steve Morse, Who Held Down Rock Critic Beat at Boston Globe for Three Decades, Dies at 76by Chris Willman on October 29, 2024 at 4:14 am
Steve Morse, one of the nation’s most established and well-respected music critics during his three-decade run at the Boston Globe, died Saturday at age 76. Morse died under care Care Dimensions Hospice in Lincoln, Mass. He had announced to friends on social media that he had been diagnosed with […]
- Jon Stewart Defends Tony Hinchcliffe After Controversial Trump Rally Jokes: ‘I Find That Guy Very Funny’by William Earl on October 29, 2024 at 3:43 am
One day after Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial jokes at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, Jon Stewart used his opening monologue on Monday’s “The Daily Show” to defend the comedian. After highlighting other speakers at the rally like Tucker Carlson and Rudy Giuliani, Stewart […]
- Puerto Rico’s Archbishop Demands Trump ‘Personally’ Apologize After Rally Backlashby Charisma Madarang on October 29, 2024 at 3:33 am
The Archbishop of San Juan called on Trump following Tony Hinchcliffe's racist comments at the former president's rally over the weekend
- The Simpsons Tackle ‘Monday Night Football’ in Disney’s Latest Bid to Bring Kids to NFLby Brian Steinberg on October 29, 2024 at 1:54 am
After throwing characters from Marvel and Toy Story into its ongoing battle to lure young viewers to its increasingly expensive sports telecasts, Disney’s ESPN is really bringing in the big guns. Characters from the long-running animated series “The Simpsons” will join a December 9th […]
- Jeff Bezos Insists That ‘No Quid Pro Quo’ Behind Blocking Harris Endorsementby Charisma Madarang on October 29, 2024 at 1:29 am
The billionaire rejected claims he nixed a Harris endorsement as part of a deal with Trump, after 200,000 readers canceled their subscriptions
- Lite Savings: The Nintendo Switch Lite Is Marked Down to Its Lowest Price of the Yearby Brandt Ranj on October 29, 2024 at 12:10 am
Nintendo's popular (and often sold-out) handheld console is back in stock at these retailers
- Steelers vs. Giants Livestream: How to Watch the Monday Night Football Game Onlineby John Lonsdale on October 28, 2024 at 11:53 pm
Here's where to catch the Week 8 matchup if you don't have cable