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James Talarico Blasts ‘Government Censorship’ After ABC Pulls His Jimmy Kimmel Interview Over FCC Concerns: ‘Dangerous Form of Cancel Culture’

James Talarico, the Democratic candidate running for senator in Texas, has spoken out after ABC pulled his sit-down with Jimmy Kimmel over FCC concerns. The interview will instead be posted to the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” YouTube channel on Thursday night. “Government censorship should be a concern to all of us, regardless of our political party,” […]

Variety•Ethan Shanfeld10 Sept

The Legend of Patricia Summersett’s ‘Zelda’: Voice Actress Behind Nintendo’s Iconic Princess on Franchise’s 40th Anniversary, Upcoming Live-Action Movie

“The Legend of Zelda” turns 40 this year, but the titular princess at the center of the franchise doesn’t look a day over whatever ethereal age the Nintendo video game franchise needs her to be for any given game. The magic of the fantasy character is in large part thanks to actress Patricia Summersett, who […]

Variety•Jennifer Maas10 Sept

Jay-Z Brings Justin Timberlake Onstage in Paris

Continuing his run of superstar guest appearances, Jay-Z brought out Justin Timberlake in Paris on Thursday for a rare performance of “Holy Grail,” their collaboration on Jay’s 2013 album “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” as well as “Until the End of Time,” which was originally a Timberlake duet with Beyonce. In London last week, Jay brought […]

Variety•Jem Aswad10 Sept

‘The Fix’ Film Review: Ex-CIA Operatives Try To Rescue an Iranian Dissident in a Polished but Uneven Action Thriller

Having been shot well before the current U.S.-Iran conflict commenced lends “The Fix” a somewhat anachronistic air, albeit one that sits comfortably enough between its other fuzzy points of political messaging. This U.S. production from Israeli writer-director Guy Moshe sets a group of former CIA Special Ops agents, led by Zachary Levi, on a dangerous […]

Variety•Dharv201410 Sept

Taylor Swift to Attend CMA Awards for First Time in 10 Years After ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Nomination, Further Cementing Her Country Comeback

In most cases, Taylor Swift leaves a little bit of suspense in the air as to whether she’ll attend one of the many awards shows where she is nominated. Not this time. Within hours of the announcement that she had been nominated for a CMA Award for song of the year for “I Knew It, […]

Variety•Chris Willman10 Sept

T-Mobile’s New Deal Offers a Free Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Phone and Additional Entertainment Perks

Tech giant Samsung recently unveiled three new phone models: Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra. Described as “a screen built for content,” these phones are at the forefront of the foldable phone category, offering the ideal combination of convenience and style. As pressure mounts on consumers to stay up to date with […]

Variety•Tim Chan10 Sept

Janelle Rodriguez, Who Helped Build NBC News’ Streaming Outlet, to Exit

Janelle Rodriguez, who helped build and launch NBC News’ live-streaming outlet NBC News Now while overseeing a rare changing of the guard at “NBC Nightly News,” is leaving. “I’ve spent a long time thinking about what comes next, and I’ve decided to leave now to pursue it. It’s the right moment,” Rodriguez said in a […]

Variety•Brian Steinberg10 Sept

Peacock Orders ‘Before I Let Go’ Based on Kennedy Ryan Novel From Malcolm D. Lee, Attica Locke, Tembi Locke

Peacock has given a series order to “Before I Let Go,” based on the Kennedy Ryan novel of the same name. Ryan and Malcolm D. Lee (“The Best Man” franchise, “Girls Trip”) created the series and co-wrote the pilot. Attica Locke (“From Scratch,” “When They See Us”) and Tembi Locke (“From Scratch”) are onboard as writers, executive […]

Variety•Joseph Otterson10 Sept

‘Under the Volcano’ Director Damian Kocur Takes on Contemporary Poland, Stereotypes and Historical Trauma in ‘La Manche’ as Oma Inge Film and Les Contes Modernes Come on Board (EXCLUSIVE)

Polish director Damian Kocur is ready for “La Manche.” Presented at the Venice Production Bridge and produced by Kijora Film, the film will be co-produced by Germany’s Oma Inge Film and France’s Les Contes Modernes. Kocur is behind Venice premiere “Bread and Salt” and “Under the Volcano,” selected as the Polish Oscar submission in 2024. […]

Variety•Marta Balaga10 Sept

Mike McFarland, ‘One Piece’ and ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Voice Actor, Dies at 56

Mike McFarland, a voice actor from the English-dubbed versions of “One Piece” and “Dragon Ball Z,” died on Wednesday following a battle with brain cancer. He was 56. McFarland was a voice-acting veteran, first playing Master Roshi and Yajirobe in “Dragon Ball” and “Dragon Ball Z” and Buggy the Clown in “One Piece.” His other […]

Variety•Isabelle Farina10 Sept

Tom Hardy Reunites With Helen Mirren at ‘Mobland’ Premiere as Guy Ritchie Says: ‘It’s Been Nothing Other Than a Pleasure to Work With These Monsters of Creativity’

After plenty of behind-the-scenes drama on Paramount+ hit “MobLand,” which saw Tom Hardy almost booted off the series, the cast and creatives reunited for the premiere of Season 2 in London, Thursday night. Leading trio Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren — who play crime couple Conrad and Maeve Harrigan opposite Hardy’s fixer Harry Da Souza […]

Variety•K.J. Yossman10 Sept

International Oscar Submissions: Israel, Romania, South Korea, Chile and More Join the List

The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. The Oscars shortlists will be revealed on Dec. 15, with 15 international films selected to be voted on by Academy members in all branches who commit to watch all 15 films. Oscar nominations will be revealed […]

Variety•Pat Saperstein10 Sept

Jack Innanen on Paul Baker’s ‘Adults’ Season 2 Arc and Wanting a Season 3 Halloween Episode

SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from Season 2 of “Adults” now streaming on Hulu. It’s Season 2, Paul Baker; we’re doing a classic sitcom. In only eight episodes, the second season of FX’s “Adults” has managed to capture the spirit of a classic sitcom that has felt somewhat elusive since the slow death […]

Variety•Mya Copeland10 Sept

Australian Director Darren Dale Bows True Crime ‘2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback,’ Acquired by Netflix for the World, Just Before TIFF

Australian docuseries “2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback,” which world premiere at Toronto Sept. 10 as part of TIFF’s Primetime strand, has just been the subject of a preemptive Netflix buy for the world. That speaks well for a four-part series examining the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker by Northern Territory police officer […]

Variety•Emeza80510 Sept

Dolly Parton Tribute, Noah Kahan ‘In Memoriam’ Performance Among Additional Emmy Telecast Plans

The 78th Emmys producers are planning a tribute to the late Dolly Parton, and have also signed up roots country music sensation Noah Kahan to perform “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” to accompany this year’s In Memoriam segment. That’s among the details that the producers at Jesse Collins Entertainment, while also confirming — as Variety reported […]

Variety•Varietyschneider10 Sept

Is ‘Vintage Violence’ the Future of Movies? Inside the Frantic Chase Movie Built for Phone-Addicted Audiences: It’s a ‘New Approach to Viewing’

Eugene Kotlyarenko’s “Vintage Violence” is a movie that speaks directly to America’s phone-obsessed culture. The kinetic action adventure, which has its world premiere Sept. 12 at Toronto International Film Festival, is about livestreamer Carter Tipe (Cole Sprouse) who stumbles upon a supply of vintage denim in a cave. He’s encouraged by a Japanese fan named […]

Variety•William Earl10 Sept

Sherri Shepherd Stars in 9/11 True Story, ‘Angel in the Rubble:’ Stream the Film Online Here

Sherri Shepherd is stepping back into the spotlight this weekend with a new film that tells the true story of a 9/11 survivor. The actress stars in “Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story,” which premieres on Lifetime this Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Executive produced by Shepherd, along with Robin Roberts, Linda […]

Variety•Tim Chan10 Sept

Nicholas Sparks’ ‘Counting Miracles’ Adaptation at Amazon to Be Helmed by ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Filmmaker Tyler Nilson (EXCLUSIVE)

Amazon MGM Studios’ adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks bestseller “Counting Miracles” has found its writer/director in “The Peanut Butter Falcon” co-filmmaker Tyler Nilson. Starring Alan Ritchson, “Counting Miracles” follows Army Ranger Tanner Hughes (Ritchson) as he crosses the country comforting the families of fallen soldiers until a mysterious letter sends him searching for the father […]

Variety•Jennifer Maas10 Sept

T-Mobile Fiber Delivers Ultra-Fast Home Internet Speeds — Just in Time for College and Pro Football Seasons to Start

As we go into college and pro football seasons, T-Mobile Fiber has a limited-time deal aimed at making the switch to fiber easier for blazing-fast high-speed internet for streaming games. Right now, you can get fiber starting at the “Fast” plan, for $35/month with AutoPay (plus taxes and fees) for 300-Mbps speeds. Additionally, one of […]

Variety•Rudie Obias10 Sept

Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot Casts ‘Gen V’ Star Asa Germann as Angel

Marvel’s “X-Men” cast is expanding with the addition of “Gen V” star Asa Germann as the high-flying mutant Angel, Variety can confirm. He joins the new mutant team consisting of Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Christopher Abbott as Prof. X and Maya Boyd as […]

Variety•Jordan Moreau10 Sept