Bitcoin Magazine SLICE: Making PPLNS Work for Demand Response Bitcoin mining has come a long way since the days of GPUs and basement set ups. In that time, miners have advanced in countless ways. For example, ASICs are now the standard, not GPUs. Furthermore, enterprise grade players have entered the field, opening new frontiers…

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CANNES — Soo Hugh, the showrunner of “Pachinko,” is advancing on multiple projects with a view to co-producing with or shooting in Korea or teaming with a Korean partner, she told on the eve of France’s Canneseries TV festival where she is serving on the main jury and was the subject of a Meet With…

Stealth has always been part of the U.K. R&B collective Sault’s methodology and mystique: The prolific and partially anonymous group, led by songwriter-producer Inflo and singer-songwriter Cleo Sol, avoids photos, interviews, splashy cover art and all the usual trappings, instead dropping a mind-boggling number of albums in a variety of styles — ranging from orchestral…

Selma Blair, who opened up about her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis in 2018, is “truly in remission,” she told People on Thursday, nearly seven years after she went public with her diagnosis. “I am doing amazingly well. I’ve been feeling great for about a year,” she said, while attending the Daily Front Row’s ninth annual…

Joseph Zada, now that you are Haymitch, I'm going to need you to show up to the premiere in pajamas like Woody Harrelson. View Entire Post ›

“Wallander,” the globally-acclaimed Swedish detective drama, is back. Banijay Entertainment has unveiled plans for a modernized and reimagined reboot of “Wallander” with Gustaf Skarsgård (“Oppenheimer,” “Vikings”) playing the iconic role. Hailing from Jarowskij/Yellow Bird, TV4 and Banijay Rights, the first season of this new Swedish-language adaptation will comprise three 90-minute films. They will be directed…

The Golden Globes has unveiled its 2026 ceremony date — and it’s moving back a week. The 83rd annual Golden Globes is set to be held on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT, the org announced Thursday. (The ceremony is frequently held the first weekend of January, but will shift to…

At first, “Havoc” sounds like just another one of those generic, one-word titles Hollywood slaps on action movies to convey a terse, efficient shoot-’em-up. Why give such projects a long-winded name like “A Clear and Present Danger” or “Every Which Way but Loose” when you can find something punchy like “Taken,” “Crank” or “Drive”? Look…

Sales agency Luxbox has come on board Lav Diaz’s historical drama “Magellan,” which stars Gael García Bernal. The film will have its world premiere in Cannes Film Festival’s Premiere section. Diaz’s previous films include “The Woman Who Left,” which won Venice’s Golden Lion in 2016, and “From What Is Before,” which won Locarno’s Golden Leopard…

Netflix will debut a world exclusive first-look at “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June. The new animated series – set in the “Stranger Things” universe – will be presented by executive producer Eric Robles during the “Next on Netflix Animation” showcase on June 11.  “Your Saturday morning…

Warner Bros. Animation will unveil upcoming series “Get Jiro” and “Bat-Fam” at France’s Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival during its Behind-the-Scenes panels. In further news, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe will also present this year’s official Annecy Festival trailer, overseen by executive producer Ben Bocquelet and director Grant Orchard. Directed by Grant Orchard with Ben Bocquelet as…

The trailer for HBO documentary “Pee-wee As Himself” has been released. The documentary contains two parts and follows the life history of the late Paul Reubens, the performer who portrayed Pee-wee Herman. It’s a “a window into his never before discussed personal life. Determined to correct the record and tell the factual story of his…

The TCM Classic Film Festival, running this year from April 24-27 for its 16th annual edition, comes at a pivotal time for the network and the state of classic cinema as a whole. As a new generation of cinephiles flock to vintage film screenings across Los Angeles and beyond, the TCM Classic Film Festival is…

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the world’s most important week in global animatioon, returns to the French Alps this June 9-15, hosting visionary directors, groundbreaking films and a burgeoning number of established and emerging studios and voices from around the world. This year’s edition is one of the most ambitious yet, marked by a…

Bitcoin Magazine Embed Bitcoin Into Everything, Everywhere Last week Breez Tech announced WebAssembly (WASM) support for their Nodeless Breez SDK. They had to rework a number of pieces of the SDK to make Bitcoin and Lightning work in the browser, implementing new ways to grab blockchain data, handle databases in memory, handle DNS resolution,…

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In “Matriarch,” a memoir from Tina Knowles, the mother to Beyoncé and Solange Knowles reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. “I’ve always tried to take care of myself. I just… was in disbelief,” Tina Knowles told CBS Mornings in an interview. Tina Knowles says she and her doctors discovered the cancer after the pandemic delayed her…

Tubi has acquired the romantic comedy “Worth the Wait.” Directed by Tom Shu-Yu Lin (“Yen and Ai-Lee” and “The Garden of Evening Mists”), the film stars Lana Condor (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”), Andrew Koji (“Black Doves”), Ross Butler (“13 Reasons Why”), Sung Kang (“Fast & Furious”), Elodie Yung (“The Cleaning Lady”) and…

Paul Feig and his Feigco Entertainment banner have set a multi-year first-look deal at Warner Bros. Television, Variety has learned. Feigco is run by Feig as well as his producing partner, Laura Fischer. Under the terms of the deal, Feig will develop scripted, unscripted, and animation projects for all platforms. The news comes not long…

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Tax Strategies for a Runaway Fiscal Train Lyn Alden, author of Broken Money, has made a strong case for fiscal dominance—the idea that government spending dictates monetary policy rather than the other way around. Her now-famous meme, Nothing stops this train, encapsulates the relentless trajectory of government debt and intervention. But what if something—however…

George Clooney is not bothered by Donald Trump slamming him. Appearing on “CBS Mornings” to promote his Broadway debut in “Good Night and Good Luck,” the Oscar winner was asked by host Gayle King about the time Trump branded him a “fake movie actor” on Truth Social. “I don’t care,” Clooney said. “I’ve known Donald…

Deadmau5 returned to Coachella over the weeknd to play the Quasar stage on April 18 but left the platform stumbling after enjoying one too many drinks. The Canadian DJ uploaded a series of Instagram posts the following morning that included an apology for his behavior, and the admission that Coachella 2025 would probably be his last. Deadmau5 (real…

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) will spotlight the acclaimed stage adaptation of “Life of Pi” during its expanded Industry Days program. The panel “Bringing Life of Pi to Life – From Page to Stage” will explore the journey of transforming Yann Martel’s beloved novel into groundbreaking theater featuring innovative puppetry and staging.…

Delroy Lindo was happy to help Marvel with its long-awaited “Blade” remake until it all went wrong. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Lindo, who was once attached to the Marvel reboot, discussed the problems weighing down the development of the long-delayed vampire flick. “When Marvel came to me, they seemed to be really…

“A Minecraft Movie” is barreling toward the $1 billion mark with global ticket sales at $720 million after three weekends of release. The Warner Bros. PG blockbuster, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, added another $59 million internationally and a massive $100 million globally over the Easter holiday weekend. Now, “Minecraft” has generated $376.2 million…

“With parody, you kind of forget the sort of human, emotional cost that it sort of extols on someone.” View Entire Post ›

“Sinners,” an original, R-rated vampire thriller from director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan, topped the box office in its opening weekend despite steep competition from “A Minecraft Movie.” Boosted by stellar reviews and Coogler and Jordan’s popularity, “Sinners” collected a solid $45.6 million from 3,308 North American theaters. Those ticket sales mark the…

There was more than just movie reveals at the Star Wars Celebration fan event in Tokyo over the weekend. The long-running franchise also dropped some limited-edition merch that fans can now purchase in the U.S. as well. Amazon has the exclusive on a number of product drops that were unveiled at the Star Wars Celebration Japan…

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Ryan Coogler‘s “Sinners” is much more than a bloody showdown featuring vampires. The supernatural thriller is anchored in music, specifically the blues. In the film, in theaters now, Michael B. Jordan plays Smoke and Stack, twin brothers who return to their hometown in the 1930s Mississippi Delta, seeking a fresh start. Miles Caton plays their…

Hayden Christensen will reprise his role of the moody teen padawan turned Sith overlord, Anakin Skywalker, for Season 2 of “Ahsoka.” The news was confirmed by the actor himself late Friday evening during Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo. During a panel between series star Rosario Dawson, creator Dave Filoni and executive producer Jon Favreau, Christensen…

With Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller “Sinners” pitting Michael B. Jordan against himself, moviegoers are about to see double — but it’s far from the first time this trend has appeared in popular media. 2025 has seen the emergence of doubles with Robert Pattinson’s turn in Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” and Adam Scott’s take on…

It’s a Warner Bros. weekend at the box office, with the studio taking the top two slots on domestic charts. Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller “Sinners” seems to be coming short of the firepower needed to knock off the megasmash “A Minecraft Movie” for first place. But “Sinners” still launched with a solid $19.2 million gross…

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Core Developer Antoine Poinsot: The Great Consensus Cleanup While attending the MIT Bitcoin Expo earlier this month I was able to sit down with Bitcoin Core developer Antoine Poinsot. Currently at Chaincode Labs, Antoine was previously at Wizardsardine, a bitcoin security company behind Revault, a pre-signed transaction based vault, and…

Tim Allen recently spoke to WIVB and revealed some of the first plot specifics for “Toy Story 5,” which is coming to theaters in June 2026 from Disney and Pixar. Allen is reprising the voice of Buzz Lightyear, who he says is front and center during the movie’s “unbelievable” opening sequence. The sequel will then…

Bitcoin Magazine Spar Supermarket in Switzerland Starts Accepting Bitcoin SPAR has begun accepting Bitcoin payments at its Zug, Switzerland location, marking another milestone in Switzerland’s progressive approach to bitcoin adoption. The implementation uses the Lightning Network through DFX Swiss’s OpenCryptoPay solution, enabling instant transactions at the point of sale. The store’s location in Zug,…

The fact that “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band” even exists goes against everything the Boss used to believe. Up until a few years ago, he admits he was “very superstitious” about filming the band. “I didn’t believe that the magician should look too closely at his magic trick, that it might…

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The Hollywood actor was ejected from the UK reality show last week due to his repeated "offensive and inappropriate" behaviour. View Entire Post ›

Bitcoin Magazine How Do We Protect Bitcoin From Quantum Computers? Not With A Joke Recently, Project Eleven (a quantum computing research group) announced a 1 bitcoin reward for the first team able to complete a challenge to demonstrate breaking a ECC (elliptic curve cryptograph) key using Shor’s algorithm on a quantum computer.  The deadline…

“Temptation Island” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively. The reality series debuted its first season on the streaming giant (and ninth season overall) on March 12. The show made the Global Top 10 list for one week and spent three weeks on the U.S. Top 10 TV list. The…

Olivia Munn will be honored with the Courage Award at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s An Unforgettable Evening gala. The event, taking place April 28 at the Beverly Hilton hotel, will be hosted by Whitney Cummings and feature a performance by Little Big Town. Honorary chairs include Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Tom Ford. “Over…

Piper Perabo has joined “Grey’s Anatomy” for a three-episode run in Season 21. Perabo, a Golden Globe nominee whose credits range from “Coyote Ugly” to “Yellowstone,” will play Jenna Gatlin, a fierce mother who will do anything for her 9-year-old daughter Dylan, who is at Grey Sloan for a high-risk brain surgery. Perabo first appears…

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Bitcoin Magazine How Expanding Global Liquidity Could Drive Bitcoin Price to New All-Time Highs Bitcoin’s price trajectory is once again capturing headlines, and this time the catalyst appears to be global liquidity trends reshaping investor sentiment. In a recent comprehensive breakdown, Matt Crosby, Lead Analyst at Bitcoin Magazine Pro, presents compelling evidence tying the…

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Bitcoin Magazine Panama City Approves Bitcoin and Crypto Payments for Taxes, Fees, and Permits In yet another milestone for Bitcoin adoption in Latin America, the Panama City Council has voted to approve the acceptance of Bitcoin and other digital currencies for municipal services, making it the first public institution in the country to do…

Lindsay Lohan has boarded “Count My Lies,” a drama series in development at Hulu based on the novel of the same name, as star and executive producer. The project is being written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, best known for their work on NBC’s “This Is Us.” If greenlit, “Count My Lies” will mark…

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Bitcoin Magazine President Trump Executive Director Says U.S. Could Use Tariff Revenue to Build Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bitcoin advocate and investor Anthony Pompliano sat down with Bo Hines, Executive Director of President Donald Trump’s Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, in a headline-making White House interview that offered the most detailed look yet at…

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American Cinematheque’s annual ‘Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair’ festival will expand beyond Los Angeles to seven cities across the United States and internationally to London in June. In addition to continuing operations at the Aero, Egyptian and Los Feliz 3 Theatres across Los Angeles, ‘Bleak Week’ will come to the Portland’s Hollywood Theatre, Chicago’s Music…

¡Ay, caramba! Nancy Cartwright, the iconic voice of Bart Simpson and other characters from “The Simpsons,” will pull back the curtain on the long-running animated hit show in her first podcast. The voice actor is launching “Simpsons Declassified With Nancy Cartwright” in partnership with radio and podcast company Audacy. The audio and video podcast hails…

Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker behind “Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie” and “The Other F Word,” died April 12 of breast cancer at her home in Los Angeles. She was 63. As a director, producer and writer, Blaugrund Nevins tackled a range of subjects – from the legacy of Barbie to the…

Fresh off of releasing the music video for “Luther,” Kendrick Lamar and SZA have notched an eighth week atop the Billboard Hot 100 with the track. With its eighth week, “Luther” ties 24kGoldn’s “Mood” for the second-longest Hot 100 topper for rap songs this decade, only behind Roddy Ricch’s “The Box.” That song held the…

Aimee Lou Wood clarified on social media that she was not hating on “Saturday Night Live” cast member Sarah Sherman when she called out the show’s “White Lotus” parody for being “mean and unfunny.” Sherman played an exaggerated version of Wood’s Chelsea from “The White Lotus” Season 3 during a pre-taped “SNL” parody video imagining…

Isabela Merced as Dina is already one of the greatest casting decisions ever. View Entire Post ›

Jed “The Fish” Gould, the pioneering Los Angeles DJ who spent 34 years on influential Los Angeles alternative radio station KROQ-FM as “Jed the Fish,” has died. He was 69; the cause was lung cancer, of which he had only recently been diagnosed. Gould first joined KROQ in 1978, when it was still a tiny,…

Hot Pilates founder Shannon Nadj is hosting a Festival Body Challenge for Coachella and Stagecoach and sharing her wellness tips.

In the aftermath of “The White Lotus” Season 3 finale, Jason Isaacs is setting the record straight on reports of on-set drama. “Like anywhere you go for the summer, there’s friendships, there’s romances, there’s arguments, there’s cliques that form and break and reform and stuff like that. I’m careful,” Isaacs said on an April 9…

Will “A Minecraft Movie” become the year’s first blockbuster to join the billion-dollar club? Well, Warner Bros. and Legendary’s PG video game adaptation is certainly on its way to the elusive $1 billion mark as ticket sales soared past $500 million after two weekends of release. So far, “Minecraft” has generated a massive $550.6 million…

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“A Minecraft Movie” scored a massive $80 million in its second weekend of release and remained at No. 1 at the box office as five new movies opened in theaters. Ticket sales for “A Minecraft Movie” declined 50% from its record-breaking $162.7 million debut, which represents an impressive hold for a blockbuster of its size.…

While Duke University may not have appreciated the unintentional promo in the most recent season of “The White Lotus,” Jason Isaacs enjoyed having a little fun at the school’s expense. After Season 3 of “The White Lotus” featured Isaacs’ character wearing a Duke T-shirt during a murder-suicide dream sequence, the North Carolina University vocally protested…

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza‘s “Warfare,” now in theaters. The key to pulling off “Warfare,” the new war film directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, was to keep it as real as possible based on Mendoza’s — and the rest of his American Navy SEALs crew —…

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Michael Angarano and Michael Cera have been on screen for most of their lives. Both former child actors, each grew into an adult in front of audiences during the aughts — for Angarano, as Sean Hayes’ son in “Will and Grace” or the nepo-superhero of Disney’s teen actioner “Sky High”; for Cera, in the meaner…

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A lot goes wrong in Broadway’s new “Smash” musical: There’s a Method-acting lead, laxative-laced cupcakes and a trio of stars all vying to play Marilyn Monroe — but it’s all part of the show. Based on the short-lived NBC series of the same name, this “Smash” tells a new story about the making of a…

John Oliver probably didn’t see this coming. The “Last Week Tonight” host appeared last week on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” where host Andy Cohen asked him about his kids’ TV diet. Oliver mentioned that “Bluey” and “Phineas and Ferb” are currently in heavy rotation at his house. “Phineas and Ferb,” he raved, was “actually…

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When background actors secure a job, most expect to be working a few days, at most. They don’t expect to be working every day for months. Last July, a casting call went out for a new show, “The Pitt,” which had a unique request: it was looking for background actors with open availability. “They gave…

The best MMA fighters in the world travel to “Theme Park Capital of the World” for PFL World Tournament 2025: PFL 2 Bantamweights & Women’s Flyweights. In the quarterfinal, the the main card pits Leandro Higo (23-6-0) vs. Marcirley Alves (12-4-0) in a bantamweight bout. Want to watch PFL World Tournament 2025 online? Here’s what…

Bitcoin Magazine Ross Ulbricht To Speak At Bitcoin 2025 It’s happening! Everything we’ve fought for and more; Ross Ulbricht is free and he is coming to Bitcoin 2025! Bring your “Free Ross Day One” t-shirts to Vegas because he will be in attendance at the conference for the first time as a free man,…

Bitcoin Magazine Former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad On Bitcoin And Digital Asset Privacy While attending the MIT Bitcoin Expo this past weekend, I was afforded the opportunity to sit down with Timothy Massad, Research Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and former Chairman of the U.S. Commodities and Futures Trading…

Bitcoin Magazine How Semler Scientific (SMLR) Escaped the Zombie Zone with a Bitcoin Treasury Strategy In a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Eric Semler, Chairman of Semler Scientific, shared how the company transformed its trajectory through a Bitcoin treasury strategy. Semler Scientific (SMLR) is not your typical Bitcoin treasury company. With a strong cash…

The founding partners of Slate PR have dissolved the publicity firm after 15 years in business, Variety has confirmed. According to Deadline, former Slate PR leaders Stephen Huvane, Robin Baum, Simon Halls and Andy Gelb will be launching a new joint venture, Apex Public Relations. “We are excited to continue this amazing and longstanding partnership as we launch APEX,”…

Now that “The White Lotus” Season 3 has come to an explosive end for most of the ensemble, it’s a safe bet that the HBO drama will have quite a presence at this year’s Emmys — just as it did for Seasons 1 and 2. The entire cast plans to once again enter the supporting…

Bitcoin Magazine The U.S.’s Tariff War With China Is Good For Bitcoin Mining Follow Frank on X. Today, China announced that it will increase tariffs on the goods it ships to the United States from 34% to 84% in response to President Trump stating that he will raise tariffs on the goods the U.S. ships…

Mickey Rourke has received a formal warning on ITV’s “Celebrity Big Brother” after JoJo Siwa accused him of making homophobic comments about her. The two are currently starring on the U.K. version of the series and an exchange between them on Wednesday night’s episode went awry, leading to the warning for Rourke. According to the…

The Recording Academy’s Grammys on the Hill Advocacy Day culminated on Wednesday with a press conference on Capitol Hill with Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Reps. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) and Maria Salazar (R-Fl.) to announce the reintroduction of the “NO FAKES” Act, standing for “Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment…

“Black Mirror” is back for another round of mostly-worrying near-future dystopia. Charlie Brooker’s darkly satirical anthology series — which began life in 2011 — is now onto its seventh season, all six episodes of which land on Netflix April 10. Where the previous outing largely skipped the show’s tech-focused roots in favor of genres such…

Bitcoin Magazine Pakistan to Use Surplus Electricity for Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers: Report Pakistan will channel part of its surplus electricity into powering Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, a significant shift in energy and tech policy aimed at turning excess capacity into economic opportunity, according to a report from…

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Bitcoin Magazine BitGo and Voltage Partner to Launch Instant Bitcoin Payments via Lightning Network BitGo and Voltage have announced a new partnership aimed at transforming Bitcoin payments by integrating the Lightning Network into BitGo’s digital asset infrastructure, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The collaboration will allow exchanges, neobanks, payment providers,…

Diego Luna is set to host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards on April 29. The “Andor” actor and executive producer will present 14 achievements at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. In addition to reprising his role as Cassian Andor from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” in…

“MasterChef” has been renewed for its 15th season on Fox. Additionally, “Top Chef” alum Tiffany Derry is joining the series as a judge. The theme for Season 15 is “Dynamic Duos.” Pairs of home cooks, including couples, family members, friends and even divorcees will participate together in hopes of winning the $250,000 grand prize. The…

John Stamos got caught up in backlash after photos of him emceeing an event at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., circulated online. The “Full House” star’s appearance confused fans, as he’s often supported Democratic policies in the past and even appeared to post in support of Kamala Harris during last year’s presidential…

The New York Times announced “Interesting Times With Ross Douthat,” a forthcoming podcast hosted by opinion columnist Ross Douthat. The show will “explore a future that feels more open and uncertain than ever, mapping both the New Right and the new world order,” according to the paper. On the podcast, Douthat will interview “leading thinkers…

Bitcoin Magazine Pro Crypto, Anti Privacy: Will Trump Free Samourai?  Last month, the Treasury lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash. In response, many rekindled their calls for the Trump administration to drop the charges against Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, the developers of Samourai Wallet who are currently being prosecuted in the Southern District…

The horror film “Clown in a Cornfield” has a title that certainly delivers on its promise to ticket buyers: Yes, there is scary clown action in a cornfield. But as fans of Adam Cesare’s hit 2020 YA novel know, there’s plenty of twists below the surface we won’t spoil here — and many tell deeper truths…

Comcast tapped Jon Gieselman — who once competed directly with the cable giant when he worked at DirecTV — for the newly created role of chief growth officer in the residential domestic businesses of its Connectivity & Platforms segment. Gieselman will lead the teams responsible for Comcast’s U.S. residential businesses, including product and the Xfinity…

TwelveLabs, an AI startup developing video analysis tools for the media and entertainment industry, inked a deal with Amazon Bedrock through which it will bring its tools to the Amazon developers service. Terms of the deal, which closed just prior to the start of the NAB Show in Las Vegas, were not disclosed. With the…

Dave Allen, the founding bassist of the highly influential British post-punk band Gang of Four and the funk-inflected group Shriekback, died last Saturday, according to a post from GO4 drummer Hugo Burnham on the band’s official Instagram account. Burnham noted that Allen had been suffering from early-onset dementia for the last several years; he was…

“A Minecraft Movie” landed on the big screen as an instant (and surprise) blockbuster smash with $301 million globally, providing Hollywood and cinema owners with a much-needed box office boost. After three days of release, it’s already the second-highest grossing film of the year behind Disney and Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” ($410 million…

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The Metro Theater in New York City has been purchased by the newly formed nonprofit Upper West Side Cinema Center for $6.9 million. The purchase was supported by $3.5 million from Gov. Kathy Hochul and $500,000 from the New York State Legislature, along with additional money from private donors. Since the center faced a January…

Oscar-winner Walter Salles, fresh from scoring the best international feature statuette for “I’m Still Here,” discussed the impact of his political drama on youth audiences in Brazil and underlined the importance of cinema as “an extraordinary tool of resistance” while attending the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra workshop in Qatar. “I’m Still Here,” the story of Brazilian…

Men’s NCAA March Madness Final Four games start on Saturday, Apr. 5 with the final four teams in the college basketball tournament. The action tips off with No. 1-ranked Florida taking on No. 1-ranked Auburn at 6:09 p.m. ET/3:09 p.m. PT, while the next game features No. 1 ranked-1 Houston playing against No. 1-ranked Duke…

“A Minecraft Movie” and “Napoleon Dynamite” don’t sound too similar on paper. After all, what could a blockbuster video game adaptation starring Jason Momoa have in common with a 2004 indie comedy? As it turns out, quite a bit. With llamas, tater tots, and Idaho setting and a washed-up high school legend at its heart,…

“Tron” is back, more than 40 years after the original sci-fi movie hit theaters. Disney has released the first trailer for “Tron: Ares,” the third film in the “Tron” franchise after the 1982 original and the 2010 sequel “Tron: Legacy.” Jared Leto leads the film, which includes original star Jeff Bridges back as Kevin Flynn.…

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Michelle Williams appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” to promote her new FX series “Dying for Sex.” During the interview, host Andy Cohen took a brief moment to call out one of her most acclaimed movies: Ang Lee’s “Brokeback Mountain.” Willians earned an Oscar nomination for playing Alma, the increasingly isolated wife of Heath Ledger’s…

The 2025 Women’s NCAA March Madness Final Four features the best eight women’s college basketball teams remaining in the NCAA National Championship. Final Four continues on Friday, Apr. 4 with No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns battling No. 1-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks with a start time of 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Afterwards, No. 2-ranked UConn Huskies…

Chi McBride has been cast in the upcoming Netflix series “I Will Find You,” Variety has learned exclusively. McBride joins previously announced lead Sam Worthington as well as cast members Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, Erin Richards, and Jonathan Tucker. Based on Coben’s novel of the same name, the official logline states, “An innocent…

President Trump said he’s going to delay enforcement of a U.S. law that requires TikTok’s parent company to sell to non-Chinese owners for another 75 days — setting a new deadline of June 19. In a post Friday on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE…

As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial approaches next month, prosecutors have filed a superseding indictment with additional charges of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was initially facing three charges — racketeering conspiracy, transportation to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking — before today’s indictment, which expands his case to include the two…

With each “Mission: Impossible” movie, Tom Cruise keeps finding novel ways to almost die on screen. As Ethan Hunt, he’s clung from trains, planes and the side of the Burj Khalifa, while engaging in one “can you top this” stunt after another. So it’s no surprise that “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” finds Cruise…

Tom Cruise paid tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65. Cruise attended CinemaCon, the annual convention of movie theater owners that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas, to hype up the release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” which opens in cinemas over the summer.…

“Avatar”– the master of the four elements and not the blue alien creatures created by James Cameron — graced the main stage at CinemaCon, the annual convention of movie theater owners that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas. Well, sorta. Paramount didn’t preview any footage of the film, based on the popular “Avatar: The Last Airbender”…

Bitcoin Magazine Covenants, CTV, And Making Things Easier For Developers Builder: Stu Language(s): Rust Contributes To: CTV Prototypes, Char Network Work(s/ed) At: ZBD Before Bitcoin, Stu spent his days working as a Windows System Administrator and in IT Support. His routine consisted of long boring days of sitting in a chair engaging in monotonous…

Glen Powell is lacing up his sneakers and racing to stay alive in the thrilling first trailer for “The Running Man,” Edgar Wright’s adaptation of the dystopian action thriller that was another key step in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s transformation from professional bodybuilder into a major movie star. Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the remake, offered a…

Drake made some progress in his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” after a judge denied Universal’s request to stay the discovery process and allowed Drake to proceed in requesting access to documents, including Lamar’s contracts with the label. In a pre-trial conference earlier today in New York, Judge…

Isa Briones, who plays Santos, played Peggy in the first national tour of Hamilton. View Entire Post ›

“The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” and “Bob’s Burgers” have locked in massive four-season renewals at Fox, Variety has learned. In addition, “American Dad” is officially returning to Fox, likewise with a four-season renewal. It was previously reported in March that “American Dad” was nearing a deal to return to Fox, the network that originally launched the…

This season of unpredictable twists on “The Amazing Race” isn’t letting up anytime soon, including a stunning double U-Turn vote in this week’s episode. Variety has an exclusive first look at the gameplay, which has a devastating impact on the relationships between the teams. The clip from Episode 5, titled “It’s Not Personal, It’s Business,”…

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The Four Horsemen’s next cinematic sleight-of-hand has a new title: “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.” And the thieving magician’s third big screen heist adventure won’t be their last — a fourth film is in development with Ruben Fleischer returning to direct. “We were so happy with the director’s cut, we’re already developing the…

Wet Leg, the British quintet founded by singer-guitarists Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers whose Grammy-winning 2021 single “Chaise Longue” was a rare generation-spanning hit, have announced their second album, “Moisturizer,” will be released on July 11th on Domino. Alongside the album announcement the band have released the first single from the album, “Catch These Fists,” which they performed at an intimate…

Get ready for more “John Wick.” Keanu Reeves is returning for “John Wick 5” as the nunchuck-wielding hitman, Lionsgate announced at CinemaCon on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the action franchise is expanding with an animated prequel film as well as a Caine-centric standalone adventure from director-star Donnie Yen. These projects are complementary to the upcoming Ana…

Theater owners confab CinemaCon began with installation deal announcements, including one aimed at rolling out Dolby Cinema in India and one to bring Christie laser projectors to Poland. Financial terms were not disclosed. Dolby revealed that its launch of Dolby Cinema to India this year will begin with six exhibitors: City Pride in Pune, Allu Cineplex in Hyderabad, LA Cinema…

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“House of the Dragon” showrunner Ryan Condal told Entertainment Weekly that “it was disappointing” when George R.R. Martin came out swinging against the HBO series last year in a series of since-deleted blog posts. It all started in late August when the “Game of Thrones” author wrote on his blog that he would soon post about…

Bitcoin Magazine Rhode Island Bill Would Allow State Residents Spend $10,000 Monthly In Bitcoin Tax Free Bill S. 0451, which was introduced to the Rhode Island Senate last month, permits the state’s residents and businesses to make up to 10 payments in bitcoin valued at less than $1,000 per month (or sell the equivalent…

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual…

Eli Roth’s The Horror Section has acquired “Jimmy and Stiggs,” marking the horror company’s first major deal since launching earlier this month, Variety can exclusively report. Directed and written by Joe Begos, “Jimmy and Stiggs” follows a down-on-his-luck filmmaker (Begos) who claims he was abducted by aliens, vowing to bring them down alongside his friend…

Gower Street Analytics has increased its 2025 global box office projection to $34.1 billion, up from its original December forecast of $33 billion, largely due to the fiery performance of Chinese animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2,” now the fifth highest-grossing film of all-time globally. The revised numbers, released just as the film industry gathers in…

Country superstar Morgan Wallen performed two songs from a forthcoming album that is expected to be one of the year’s biggest blockbusters on “Saturday Night Live,” but it wasn’t the music that stirred up the most chatter after the episode ended. It was his abrupt walk-off during the usual group hugs at the close of…

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In a surprise win, Jason Statham’s action thriller “A Working Man” topped the box office with $15.2 million in its opening weekend. The film, from “Suicide Squad” director David Ayer and Amazon MGM, knocked down the previous champion, Disney’s “Snow White,” which plummeted by more than 66% in its second outing. After a sleepy $45…

Jack Black is hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the first time in nearly 20 years on April 5 — and it’s keeping him up at night. The actor, comedian and musician made a stop in London on Sunday for the premiere of “A Minecraft Movie” before heading into the “SNL” writer’s room this week, telling…

Celeb potter Patrick Johnston sat down with ET to share the special reason why A-listers are hugging pots at Temple of Mediclaytion.

Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are among the prominent Black actors leading AppleTV+’s two-part documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet.” “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood” was directed by Reginald Hudlin, while Shola Lynch directed the second film “Number One on…

Hannah Berryman’s documentary “Spacewoman” chronicles the life and career of astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft in an era where many men still thought there was no place for women in space. During her time working at NASA in the 1990s, Collins broke many glass ceilings, which culminated in…

Bill Murray has few regrets over his eventful career, but there was one potential role he says he wishes he hadn’t turned down. The former “Saturday Night Live” star told Howard Stern that he missed the chance to do a movie with Clint Eastwood — possibly out of fear of being typecast. “I was watching…

SPOILER WARNING: This interview contains plot details from “A Working Man,” now playing in theaters. In David Ayer’s “A Working Man,” Jason Statham plays Levon Cade, an ex-Royal Marine living a quiet life as a construction worker in Chicago. When his boss’ teenage daughter Jenny (Arianna Rivas) is abducted by a gang of human traffickers,…

This year’s Series Mania was introduced to a new kind of police procedural on Wednesday, one that blends scenic backdrops, cross-cultural tension and a surprising amount of heart. “Weiss & Morales,” a Spanish-German co-production from RTVE and ZDF, showcased its vibrant tone and compelling characters in a sneak peek and panel hosted by Variety, featuring…

Celebrity skincare expert Anush Movsesian tells ET her advice for getting skincare treatments in the spring and summer months.

Remember when Will Smith was the fun rapper? The enormously affable, uncomplicated rapper? The giddily cheerful Fresh Prince behind “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” the Big Willie Styling hunk of “Jiggy Wit It,” and the sunny seasonal greeter from the anthemic “Summertime”? Smith doesn’t. At least not judging from the weighty rationalizations (or downright excuses, you…

More than 500 members of AMPAS, including actor Mark Ruffalo, director Ava DuVernay and Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, have signed an open letter condemning the Academy’s lack of public support for Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal following his recent detainment by Israeli authorities. The Academy released a statement Wednesday that condemned “harming artists” but failed to…

Comedian, actor, writer, director and producer Chris Rock has signed with WME for exclusive representation in all areas including acting, directing, comedy touring, books and more. Rock has won three Grammy Awards for “Roll with the New,” “Bigger & Blacker” and “Never Scared.” He also has four Emmy Awards for “The Chris Rock Show,” “Kill…

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Thanks to projects like this month’s “The Electric State,” Netflix’s most expensive movie ever, directors Joe and Anthony Russo have gained a reputation as one of the most profligate filmmakers in the industry. In truth, the full output of their company, AGBO, covers a much wider spectrum of spending, with the Russos partnering with streamers,…

Oscar Isaac is set to executive produce and star in “Stowaway,” playing Juan Carlos Guzmán, who is internationally recognized as the “greatest conman alive.” Apple TV+ closed a deal for the rights to the developing project following a competitive situation. Steven Levenson is attached to develop the series, set against a glittering backdrop of wealth…

Bitcoin Magazine Proposed Bipartisan Legislation Recognizes Bitcoin As A Technology That Supports Democracy On Wednesday, the office of Rep. Gabe Amo issued a press release stating that Rep. Amo and Rep. Kim (R-CA) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution supporting the use of distributive ledger technologies (DLT), including blockchain, to “support democratic governance, human rights, freedom…

Disney’s 20th Century Studios is saying “aloha” to Martin Scorsese’s Hawaii-set crime thriller starring Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt (with whom the concept and film idea originated). Journalist and author Nick Bilton will pen the script for the film, which will be based on a forthcoming book he’s co-authored with Johnson. “In 1960s…

Bitcoin Magazine We’ve Turned A Generation of Bitcoiners Into Digital Goldbugs Bitcoin is a technology. It is not some force of the universe, some natural element or mineral that was “discovered” floating out in the ether. It is a technology. Technologies are created by human beings, not discovered. They are designed. That design has…

MusiCares, a music charity supporting the well-being of music professionals, has partnered with Amber Health to launch a mental health study for touring professionals. The “Headlining Mental Health: A Tour Study” is open to interested touring artists and crew for critical research that will inform how the music industry prioritizes mental health. The study will…

Sales agency Lightdox has boarded Monica Strømdahl’s “Flophouse America,” which has its world premiere on Wednesday in the main competition section of Copenhagen’s documentary festival CPH:DOX. The film follows 12-year-old Mikal, who shares a small room in a cheap hotel, commonly known as a flophouse, with his parents and their cat, Smokey. Their home is…

Ronny Chieng ripped Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz for leaving one of his messages "open for interpretation." View Entire Post ›

Renée Zellweger has joined the cast of “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5, Variety has confirmed. Zellweger joins fellow new Season 5 cast members Christoph Waltz and Keegan-Michael Key. As is typically the case with “Only Murders,” character and plot details for the new season are being kept under wraps. Season 5 is currently…

Bitcoin Magazine NYDIG to Acquire Crusoe’s Bitcoin Mining Operations NYDIG has announced plans to acquire Crusoe’s bitcoin mining operation, including its Digital Flare Mitigation (DFM) business. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, customary consents, and final closing. When completed, approximately 135 Crusoe employees will join NYDIG and continue operating the business under its…

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“You don’t always have the same attitude towards these things…You’ve got to own what you knew going into any relationship.” View Entire Post ›

Jon M. Chu is shutting down casting rumors surrounding his upcoming Britney Spears biopic movie. The “Wicked” director told fans on X that his movie is not even in the casting process yet as reports circulate claiming that Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Millie Bobby Brown are battling it out to play the iconic pop…

Bitcoin Magazine Democrats Propose More Bad Bitcoin And Crypto Regulation On Friday, Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo (D) and New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel (D) sent a joint letter to Democratic Congressional leaders urging them to pass comprehensive crypto legislation at the federal level. In the letter, the elected officials cited New York State as…

Bitcoin Magazine Save in Bitcoin, Spend in Dollars: Is This The Way Before Hyperbitcoinization? Lava has developed a self-custodial Bitcoin borrowing platform. Unlike traditional crypto loan services that take custody of users’ assets (and sometimes engage in risky practices like rehypothecation), Lava is self-custodial and leverages native bitcoin smart contracts (DLCs) to enable a…

George Clooney is putting his romance movie days behind him. Speaking to “60 Minutes” to promote his starring role in the Broadway production of “Good Night, and Good Luck,” Clooney told his fans that he will no longer act in “romantic films anymore.” Clooney’s last romantic-comedy was 2022’s “Ticket to Paradise” with Julia Roberts, which…

It’s almost time to pull out your cowboy boots and fringed denim jackets. Stagecoach, the annual country music festival, returns to its home at the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, Calif. from Apr. 25-27. Weekend passes are currently available on Axs.com but if they sell out, you can find affordable tickets on resale sites…

Linda Cardellini is set for the lead role in the “Friday the 13th” prequel series at Peacock, Variety has learned. Cardellini will star as Pamela Voorhees in the expanded prequel series, which is titled “Crystal Lake.” The show was originally picked up straight to series at Peacock in 2022. Fans of the “Friday the 13th”…

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SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “The Residence,” now streaming on Netflix. Before writing a single word of Netflix’s latest murder mystery “The Residence,” creator Paul William Davies knew exactly who the killer and the victim would be. Over the course of eight episodes, the new screwball whodunit series — inspired by Kate…

Jennifer Coolidge has revealed that her Emmy-winning turn in “The White Lotus” has transformed not just her career, but her dating life at 63. “Even though I play a complete weirdo in ‘White Lotus,’ cute guys come up to me,” Coolidge told The Sunday Times. “This is far better than ‘American Pie’ because people were…

"Netflix paid a lot of money just to let us know Meghan Markle doesn't know how to cook pasta." View Entire Post ›

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Although Joe and Anthony Russo are responsible for some of Marvel’s biggest hits, they initially turned down the offer to reunite with the studio to direct Robert Downey Jr. in “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Secret Wars.” While speaking to Omelete, Joe Russo said it was originally Marvel CEO Kevin Feige’s idea to reinsert Downey into the…

David Blaine has made a habit of blowing people’s minds. The magician and mentalist is known for such feats of endurance as burying himself alive for seven days and holding his breath for more than 17 minutes. But he’s also gone viral with his filmed magic tricks, often shot on the street as strangers observe…

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SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Severance” Season 2, Episode 10, now streaming on Apple TV+. Gemma has finally escaped — sort of. The “Severance” Season 2 finale gave us the reunion we were waiting for all season. After both Mark’s innie and outie alternate navigating through Lumon’s maze of hallways to find Gemma (Dichen…

Coming just hours after the show’s Season 2 finale shook fans, the “Severance” PaleyFest panel rocked the Dolby Theatre by unleashing a live marching band number — recreating a memorable moment from the episode. Tramell Tillman, who plays Mr. Milchick, led a marching band through the Dolby Theatre. Prior to the sudden performance, Tillman had…

“American Dad!” could soon be airing on Fox — again. Variety has confirmed that 20th Television Animation and Fox Entertainment are nearing a deal to bring the long-running animated sitcom back to the broadcast network on which it launched in 2005. The deal would most likely be a multi-season pickup. News of the Fox deal…

"If you’re in jail, I will bake you a cake with a file in it. If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags." — Roberta Laundrie, Brian's mom in the "Burn After Reading" letter. View Entire Post ›

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“7th Heaven” actors Jeremy London and Kyle Searles reckon with co-star Stephen Collins’ sexual misconduct for the first time in an episode of ID Discovery’s upcoming series “Hollywood Demons” (via The Daily Beast). Collins starred as patriarch Eric Camden on all 11 seasons of the family drama series. He confessed in 2014 to prior sexual…

The American Film Institute has opened applications for this year’s Cinematography Intensive Workshop. This year’s edition of the AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop will take place May 29–June 1 on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles, and is presented by Panavision. The program was founded by AFI Conservatory Cinematography Discipline Head Stephen Lighthill, ASC, and part of the…

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“I Can Only Imagine 2,” the sequel to the 2018 breakout hit “I Can Only Imagine,” will open theatrically on March 20, 2026, in a wide release from Lionsgate. John Michael Finley will again star as Millard, while Dennis Quaid and Trace Adkins will reprise their roles as Arthur and MercyMe manager Scott Brickell, respectively. New…

Kobalt has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Armado Publishing, or Eslabon Armado frontman and songwriter Pedro Tovar. “Pedro Tovar is one of the most exciting artists and songwriters making music today,” said Nestor Casonu, president of Kobalt Music Latin America. “Through this partnership, we’ve had the privilege of understanding the values of an extraordinary…

Bitcoin Magazine Argentina’s Senate Hosts First-Ever Conference on Bitcoin Regulation For the first time in history, the Argentine Senate has opened its doors to discuss Bitcoin, thanks to the efforts of NGO Bitcoin Argentina. The conference, titled “Bitcoin and its Regulatory Framework,” was held this week in the Arturo Illia Hall of the Legislative…

Blake Lively filed a motion Thursday to throw out Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation suit against her, arguing that the suit is retaliation for lodging a sexual harassment claim. In the motion, Lively’s attorneys invoked a California law that protects sexual harassment accusers. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law in 2023 in response to a…

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The Spain Film Commission (SFC) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to consolidate Spain as a global hub for audiovisual production. At the Málaga Film Festival today, the organization hosted a contract signing with its new board of trustees, bringing together industry leaders Telefónica, Newen Studios company iZen and Netflix. The day’s…

Each episode of the hit Netflix drama was famously filmed in one continuous take – meaning some mysteries went unresolved. View Entire Post ›

In the latest pushback from Universal Music Group in Drake’s defamation lawsuit against the company over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track, UMG has asked a federal judge to stop all discovery in the case, which includes demands for “all contracts” between Lamar and UMG, as well as compensation and incentives — i.e. salary…

More than a year after Warner Bros. shelved “Coyote vs. Acme” for tax incentives, the Looney Tunes-inspired film is close to finding a new home. Ketchup Entertainment is expected to land distribution rights for “Coyote vs. Acme.” Thought the sale has not closed, the price tag will reportedly in the $50 million range, according to…

After gaining a number of awards in 2024, including Palme d’Or during the Cannes Film Festival, the dark romantic comedy “Anora” won the best picture for the 97th Academy Awards. The film also gained best actress for Mikey Madison, as well as best director, best editing and best original screenplay for Sean Baker. And in…

Suzanne Collins has released a new “Hunger Games” novel, titled “Sunrise on the Reaping,” now available on Amazon for $19.59. According to the Associated Press, the fifth novel in Collins’ bestselling series — which has been turned into a successful movie franchise — is also a prequel to the original trilogy, taking place 40 years…

“The Buccaneers” Season 2 is officially returning June 18, with a new clip teasing the return of the American girls in search of adventure and romance in 1870s London. Based on Edith Wharton’s unfinished novel of the same name, Season 2 sees the return of Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah and Imogen…

One actress is a newcomer making her Broadway debut after winning raves out of town. The other is a Tony-winning favorite, back on Broadway for the first time in almost a decade. Together, they’re part of the team bringing the enduring animated icon Betty Boop to contemporary New York City in “Boop! The Musical.” Listen…

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director The Trump administration is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy, with top officials emphasizing their commitment to growing the U.S. government’s BTC holdings. Speaking at the Digital Assets Summit today in New York, Bo Hines, Executive Director on Digital Assets for President Trump,…

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Adolescence,” streaming now on Netflix. Netflix’s “Adolescence” is a four-part limited series that uses one continuous shot per episode to create intense emotion as it follows 13-year-old schoolboy Jamie Miller, played by newcomer Owen Cooper, who is arrested on the suspicion of murdering his classmate. The action unfolds in…

NBC has picked up a single-camera comedy pilot based at a Native American community center, Variety has learned exclusively. The untitled, single-camera comedy hails from writers Sierra Teller Ornelas, Jackie Keliiaa, and Bobby Wilson. All three are also executive producers, with Teller Ornelas set to serve as showrunner. Morgan Sackett will also executive produce. Universal…

Following the film’s premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the new trailer for “The Wedding Banquet” teases a new kind of queer rom-com. With a cast led by Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Joan Chen and Oscar-winner Youn Yuh-Jung, “Fire Island” director Andrew Ahn’s take on Ang Lee’s 1993 classic follows a…

“Andor” creator Tony Gilroy recently told Collider that he will not be making any of the scripts for the “Star Wars” series public out of fear they will be used to train artificial intelligence systems. Gilroy had been planning to release the scripts for the show’s first season in a book format that fans could…

Nestled in the Massachusetts countryside, a cozy house that’s equal parts gorgeous and spooky was invaded by some of the entertainment industry’s most seasoned pros, including Edie Falco and Brian Cox — both playing just about as far from their usual casting as they can get — to film the horror comedy “The Parenting,” now…

If Hollywood is looking to 2025 to reset the movie theater business after a tough five year stretch, it’s not off to the strongest of starts. Original films like “Novocaine,” “Black Bag” and “Mickey 17” are failing to draw sizable crowds, while sequels in once-reliable franchises such as “Captain America: Brave New World” and “Paddington…