Korean screen icon Jang Dong-gun and acclaimed Chinese actor Tang Wei will be honored with the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at the upcoming 18th Asian Film Awards. Jang, a leading figure in the Korean Wave (“Hallyu”) with a career spanning three decades, said: “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award, and I […]
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Matt Lucas Apologizes to Millie Bobby Brown for Criticizing Her Appearance After Social Media Call Out: ‘I Would Not Have Posted It if I Had Thought It Would Have Upset You’
British actor Matt Lucas issued an apology to Millie Bobby Brown on Instagram Monday after the “Stranger Things” star called him out for criticizing her appearance. “Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Lucas wrote. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show […]
Stephen Colbert Slams Trump’s Joint Session of Congress as ‘Filled With Useful Lies’ and ‘Applauded by Useless Idiots’: ‘Another Two Hours We’ll Never Get Back’
During tonight’s live broadcast of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert recapped President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress and criticized many of the talking points made during the almost two-hour speech. Before Colbert took the stage, an “Animaniacs” theme song parody called “The Maga Maniacs” played for the audience. Featuring cartoon versions of Trump, Vice […]
Trump Foresees ‘A Little Disturbance’ as He Vows to Expand Trade War in Speech to Congress
President Trump told Congress Tuesday he expects “a little disturbance” as he broadens his trade war, less than a day after imposing 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. The president vowed to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on countries around the globe starting on April 2. “Whatever they tariff us, we tariff them,” he said. […]
Texas Congressman Al Green Removed From Trump’s Joint Session of Congress After Repeated Interruptions: ‘You Have No Right to Cut Medicaid’
Al Green, a U.S. representative from Texas’ 9th congressional district, was removed from President Trump’s Tuesday night joint session of Congress after repeatedly interrupting the president’s speech. Only a few minutes into President Trump’s address, Green stood up from his seat and shouted, “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid,” inciting boos from the Republican […]
‘Daredevil’ Stars Explain That Shocking [SPOILER] Death and One-Shot Fight Scene in ‘Born Again’ Premiere: ‘It’s Devastating’ and ‘Breaks Our Heart’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the premiere of “Daredevil: Born Again,” now streaming on Disney+. “Daredevil” is back, and the “Born Again” revival is certainly starting off with a bang. After being gone for nearly seven years, “Daredevil: Born Again” brings Charlie Cox’s Man Without Fear to the normally family-friendly Disney+, without […]
Best Horror of March 2025: ‘The Woman in the Yard,’ ‘Opus’ and John Lithgow’s Nursing Home Thriller
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the editor of Variety.com and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@variety.com if there’s something I should check out for next month’s missive.
Disney’s Dana Walden on New Ways to Reach Kids, Streaming Growth, International Expansion and What’s Next for ‘Shogun’
Disney is looking at new ways to engage young fans, Dana Walden told the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Tuesday. Walden, the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment at the Walt Disney Co., told media analyst Ben Swinburne that the company is aiming to target kids and young families on the social media platforms […]
Neil Gaiman Says Rape Accuser Is ‘Fantasist’ and Produces Texts to Refute Claim
“The Sandman” author Neil Gaiman fired back at his former babysitter on Tuesday, calling her a “fantasist” and producing WhatsApp messages that he says refute her sexual abuse claims. Gaiman and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer, were sued in federal court last month for alleged sexual assault and trafficking. The plaintiff, Scarlett Pavlovich, had previously […]
David Arquette Sets ‘Scream 7’ Return as Dewey
Woodsboro’s favorite deputy sheriff is back in town: David Arquette will officially reprise his role as Dewey Riley from the first five “Scream” movies in the upcoming seventh installment of the horror franchise. It’s not yet clear exactly how this is possible, as Dewey was vicously stabbed to death in the fifth film, “Scream” (2022), […]