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Debate Draws Nearly 48 Million Viewers
The first Biden-Trump debate of the year was down from the first debate of 2020, which attracted nearly 73.1 million viewers.
'Dune 2,' 'Challengers' and 'Inside Out 2' are among the best movies of the year so far.
Film
Warner Bros. and Legendary Set Denis Villeneuve Event Film for 2026, Next MonsterVerse Movie for 2027
Warner Bros. has announced a slew of changes to their release schedule, most notably slotting an untitled event film from Legendary and “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve for Dec…
A covered wagon’s worth of ink has been spilled in recent weeks on “Horizon: An American Saga,” the potentially ruinous three-hour dice roll that writer, producer, director and…
Biz
Hollywood's Top Donors Freak Out After Biden’s Debate: ‘If He Doesn't Drop Out, We’re Not Giving Any More Money to Democrats’
It was meant to be a night to assuage Hollywood’s donor class’ concerns about President Joe Biden’s fitness. But it quickly turned into a nightmare for some of the industry’s…
Film
'Inside Out 2' Outgrosses Original Film
The sequel has made $863.1 million globally so far, and it's still going strong.
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Robert Downey Jr. and Jodie Foster Reunite
The Duo Reunite to Discuss TV Triumphs and Being 'Surprisingly' Open to Iron Man Return
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Jennifer Aniston and Quinta Brunson
On Saying 'F— It,' No Social Media Policies at Work and Why 'Friends' Is Still 'One of the Best Shows on TV'
Reviews
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‘A Quiet Place: Day One’
Lupita Nyong'o stars as a terminally ill cat owner tiptoeing through a mostly off-screen apocalypse.
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‘Horizon: An American Saga’
The first part of Kevin Costner's Western epic jumps around too much and explains too little.
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Critics Pick
‘Daddio’
Sean Penn takes Dakota Johnson for a cab ride in Christy Hall's bold, conversation-igniting debut film.
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‘Janet Planet’
Playwright Annie Baker's filmmaking debut is an incredibly specific and personal glimpse into the mysteries of childhood.
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‘A Man in Full’
A one-note Jeff Daniels stars in this empty Netflix series.
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‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’
Peacock's gruesome and grueling love story is set during the Holocaust.
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‘The Veil’
Elisabeth Moss stuns in FX's fascinating spy thriller.
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'Dead Boy Detectives’
This 'Sandman' spinoff adapts Neil Gaiman's comic as a zany teen procedural.
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‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’
Billie Eilish and producer Finneas keep up their winning streak with a surprising and intimate third album.
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‘Atavista’
Childish Gambino's latest is a masterpiece, and a kaleidoscopic showcase for his seemingly endless talents.
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‘Dark Times’
Vince Staples searches for light on his new album, his most vulnerable project to date.
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‘Radical Optimism’
Dua Lipa's new album is a joyous blast of pop savvy.
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‘An Enemy of the People’
Sam Gold's production is an actorly face-off between Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, but the script ultimately let's the audience off the hook.
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‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’
Patricia Clarkson gives a luminous performance in an otherwise uneven revival of Eugene O'Neill's family drama.
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‘Tommy’
Strictly for the boomers.
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‘Water for Elephants’
The stage adaptation has escapism, enchantment and heart, all elevated to new, literal heights that blend theater and cirque.
VIP+
YouTube TV Needs More Than the NFL to Combat Cord-Cutting Blitz
The streamer's first subscriber loss, tied to Sunday Ticket churn, shows no virtual MVPD can defy the pay TV exodus
Awards
Emmy Predictions: Which Actors and Series Lead the Race?
Variety‘s Awards Circuit is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year. It features the official predictions for the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and Tony…
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The Magazine
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What Went Wrong: Inside Paramount’s Failed Merger Talks and the Battle to Salvage the Company
By Andrew Wallenstein
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Kate Winslet on Going Big With ‘The Regime,’ Those ‘Stupid’ James Cameron Feud Rumors and Getting ‘Beaten Up’ by Body-Shamers: ‘This S— Went on for Years’
By Andrew Wallenstein
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‘You Have a Big Mouth and a Crazy Mind’: Robert Downey Jr. and Jodie Foster Reunite to Discuss TV Triumphs and Being ‘Surprisingly’ Open to Iron Man Return
By Andrew Wallenstein
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Matt Smith Pulls Back the Curtain on ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, From Losing a Showrunner to Playing a ‘Much Weaker’ Daemon in Crisis
By Andrew Wallenstein
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