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Universal Still Plans Overseas Release for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Documentary Despite Mogul’s Legal Threats
Contrary to a recent report, Universal is moving forward as planned with the international release of Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary “M
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Nick Kroll Delivers Heartfelt Appeal for Productions to Shoot in L.A.: ‘It Will Bring Life Back’ to the City
Nick Kroll said upcoming Netflix comedy series “A Hundred Percent,” which he co-created and stars in, is a “love letter” to Los Angeles — an
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Battling Misconceptions and Figuring Out Use Cases: Entertainment Leaders Navigate AI’s Place in the Industry
In a world where AI is capturing every conversation, a series of experts is trying to figure out what it actually means for the world of ent
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‘Resident Evil’ Video Game References: All the Zombies, Weapons and Easter Eggs in Zach Cregger’s Reboot
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Resident Evil,” now playing in theaters. “Resident Evil” is one of the longest-runn
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Top Marketers on How Creators, TikTok, Spotify and Pinterest Help Fuel Fandom
The era of AI and social media platforms has blown open the marketing playbook for bringing audiences to entertainment and experiences. That
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With Lucas Museum About to Open, Mellody Hobson Steps Down From LA28 Olympics Board
Just days before the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public, co-founder Mellody Hobson has stepped down from the board of directo
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Paranormal Comedy ‘Don’t F — k With Ghosts’ Premieres On Demand, Launches Original YouTube Channel (EXCLUSIVE)
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Orville Peck on His New Album ‘Muse,’ Battling Addiction and Making Out With a Pro Football Player
Orville Peck has a ritual he does before every concert. He hugs and tells each member of his band, “I love you.” And that’s what the country
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FCC Approves 49.5% Foreign Ownership of Paramount-Warner Bros.
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved Paramount’s petition to allow 49.5% of its equity to be held by foreign entities
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Director and Producer James Wan on YouTube Filmmakers: ‘You Don’t Even Need to Be in the System Anymore to Get Something Made’
The phenomenon of YouTube breakout stars-turned-feature filmmakers is nothing new for director, writer and producer James Wan. He’s been sco
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Netflix Orders Dark Comedy ‘All the Rage’ From ‘Dead to Me’ Duo Liz Feldman, Kelly Hutchinson
Liz Feldman has extended her overall deal with Netflix, with the streamer greenlighting the dark comedy “All the Rage” with Feldman onboard
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YouTube Canada’s Slate of Creator Shows to Include a Series of Kareem Rahma’s ‘SubwayTakes’ in Toronto
At its annual YouTube Features marketing showcase in Toronto, YouTube Canada unveiled a slate of new Canadian creator shows — including a ru
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‘Evil Genius’ Review: Courteney Cox Fashions the Pizza Bomber Case Into a Broad, Shrilly Played Farce
If you were glued to “Evil Genius,” Netflix’s 2018 documentary series about the bizarre “pizza bomber” killing of 2003, but wished its true-
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Rei Ami on Her New Pop Girl Era, and How Feeling Confident Inspired Her New Single ‘2 Loud’: ‘It’s a Clapback’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Rei Ami is loving life, and she’s also learned to love herself. But it wasn’t an easy journey getting to this stage. Before breaking out as
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‘Far Cry’ FX Series Casts Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, Jamie Demetriou
The “Far Cry” TV series at FX is continuing to build out an all-star cast. Variety has learned that Brendan Gleeson (“The Banshees of Inishe
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‘Lizzie Borden’ Cast on Treating the Story as a Comedy, the Joy of Playing a Sadistic Character and Finding Empathy for a Bloody Monster: ‘I Understand This Person’
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Miley Cyrus Describes Last Conversation With Dolly Parton, Prompted by Sending Over Her New Album: ‘Though We Were So Different, That’s What Made Us Perfect for Each Other’
Miley Cyrus, now being professionally known as just Miley, spoke about her last conversation with her godmother, Dolly Parton — stemming fro
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Spotify Launches Fresh Finds Forward Program to Support Emerging Independent Musicians
Spotify is looking to support emerging artists with the launch of Fresh Finds Forward, a program intended to give roughly 10,000 independent
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams Sparks TIFF Chaos, Teases Season 2
It’s been a whirlwind year for Hudson Williams. Ever since “Heated Rivalry,” Jacob Tierney’s sensuous decade-long romantic saga between clos
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Disney Names Adam Smith Director-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief
Disney is switching up its streaming leadership team, which currently consists of co-presidents of direct-to-consumer Adam Smith and Joe Ear
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The Heartbreakers Talk About Surprise Reunion, and How Chris Stapleton ‘Was So Enthralled’ Hearing Tom Petty’s Band Play ‘American Girl,’ ‘He Forgot to Sing’
The Heartbreakers were heartwarmers Wednesday night in Nashville, reuniting the original members of Tom Petty’s band together on a stage for
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Nintendo of America President on Switch 2 Life Cycle and ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Anniversary Plans: ‘This Is Just Beginning’
It’s a big year for Nintendo of America — and it’s about to get bigger. On the heels of the one-year anniversary for the launch of the Ninte
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Jalen Brunson Officially Set for ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Season 28 Guest Role
Jalen Brunson is officially heading to “Law & Order: SVU.” NBC has confirmed that the New York Knicks star will make a guest appearance in a
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Nielsen Revamps Streaming Top 10 Lists, Reporting Viewership Two Weeks Behind Instead of Four Weeks
The Nielsen Streaming Top 10 just got a major update. After years of reporting streaming viewership with a four-week delay, the audience mea
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