Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM has secured an unprecedented access prime-time slot for Korean dramas on Mexico’s Imagen Televisión. The strategic partnership will deliver a dedicated K-drama programming block that will air weekdays during primetime hours for a minimum eight-month commitment. This arrangement represents the first time a Korean drama slot has been established in […]
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Sebastian Stan Got Marvel Role After Manager Said the Only Thing Saving His Career Was ‘$65,000 in Residuals’ from ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’
Sebastian Stan revealed in a new cover story for Vanity Fair that his acting career was more or less on life support when he landed the role of Bucky Barnes in 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger.” The role changed Stan’s career. Not only has he stayed with Marvel for well over a decade (he […]
Music Industry Moves: Kendrick Lamar Named Brand Ambassador for Chanel
Kendrick Lamar has been named a brand ambassador for Chanel, the fashion house confirmed Monday via Business of Fashion. In making the announcement, the Grammy and Pulitzer prize-winning rapper starred in Chanel’s latest eyewear campaign launching April 22. “I visited the Chanel ateliers and saw the process of how something goes from design to execution. […]
‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Reboots Classic Thriller as Netflix Japan Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Ambitious Action Film
Netflix Japan is making a bold statement with its upcoming release “Bullet Train Explosion,” a reboot of the 1975 classic “Bullet Train.” The film, which premieres April 23, marks a significant milestone as Netflix celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Japanese market. According to Shinichi Takahashi, director of live action content for Netflix Japan, the […]
‘Secrets of the Penguins’ Cinematographer on How the Birds ‘Break the Fourth Wall’
The amazing thing about filming penguins in the wild, “Secrets of the Penguins” cinematographer Bertie Gregory tells Variety, is that since the big birds don’t have land-based predators, humans can get much closer than they might to other animals. Sometimes the penguins would even get curious about the cameras and “break the fourth wall.” “That […]
Kaitlyn Dever’s Harrowing Turn in ‘The Last of Us’ Qualifies for Guest Acting and Supporting Categories (EXCLUSIVE)
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Through the Valley”, the second episode of “The Last of Us” Season 2, now streaming on Max. Kaitlyn Dever delivered a chilling, emotionally devastating performance in Sunday night’s episode of HBO/Max’s “The Last of Us,” immediately propelling her into the center of the Emmy conversation. The acclaimed actress […]
Teddy Swims Makes Chart History as ‘Lose Control’ Beats the Weeknd’s Record for Most Weeks in Top 10
Teddy Swims made chart history this week as his hit single “Lose Control” broke the record for longest-running song in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. “Lose Control,” which bumps from No. 8 to 7, has now logged a total of 58 weeks in the chart’s top 10, beating the Weeknd’s record of […]
Academy Sets New Rules and Key Dates for 98th Oscars, Including Cinematography Shortlist, New Casting Award and AI Guidelines
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved new awards rules, updated campaign promotional regulations and key dates for the upcoming 98th Oscars. The nominations voting period will run from Monday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan. 16. Official nominees will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 22, followed by the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon […]
‘Ready or Not: Here I Come’ Adds Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood and More as Searchlight Sequel Starts Production
Sarah Michelle Gellar (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) and Elijah Wood (“The Monkey”) will star in Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s “Ready or Not: Here I Come” alongside Samara Weaving, who reprises her role as Grace, and Kathryn Newton (“Big Little Lies”). Principal photography begins Monday in Toronto. Shawn Hatosy (“The Pitt”), Néstor Carbonell (“The Dark […]
Martin Scorsese Says Pope Francis’ Death Is an ‘Immense’ Loss for the World: ‘I Was Lucky Enough to Know Him’ and Will Miss ‘His Presence and Warmth’
Martin Scorsese has honored the late Pope Francis with a touching tribute following the news of his death at 88 years old. “There is so much that can be said about the significance of Pope Francis and everything he meant to the world, to the church, to the papacy. I will leave that to others,” […]