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This weekâs cover story: Inside David Ellisonâs Dramatic First 100 Days at Paramount: Courting Tom Cruise Blockbusters, Forging Ties With Trump and Daring Anyone Else to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
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Blake Lively says sheâs suffered $161 million in damages from an alleged smear campaign tied to the release of âIt Ends With Us.â - $56.2M in lost acting, producing, and endorsement income - $49M from her beauty brand Blake Brown - $22M from Betty Buzz/Betty Booze
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This weekâs cover story: Inside David Ellisonâs Dramatic First 100 Days at Paramount: Courting Tom Cruise Blockbusters, Forging Ties With Trump and Daring Anyone Else to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
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#JonStewart
is staying put on
#TheDailyShow
and has renewed his deal to continue hosting one episode per week through December 2026.
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Arcade Fireâs Win Butler and RĂ©gine Chassagne are separating after 22 years as both creative and life partners. The pair announced their split on Instagram, adding that they âlook forward to seeing you on tour,â even though the band has no scheduled concert dates.
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MTV has cancelled "Ridiculousness" after 14 years and 46 seasons. Read more here:
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Netflix is âactively exploringâ some type of acquisition bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and has retained investment bank Moelis & Co. to put together a prospective offer. Moelis was the financial adviser to David Ellisonâs Skydance Media in its takeover of Paramount Global.
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Netflix âActively Exploringâ Warner Bros. Discovery Bid, Hires Bank to Put Together M&A Offer (Report)
Netflix is "actively exploring" an acquisition bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and has retained investment bank Moelis & Co. to put together a prospective offer, Reuters reported.
https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/netflix-actively-exploring-warner-bros-discovery-acquisition-hires-bank-1236566752/
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EXCLUSIVE: Gayle King, who has been the face of CBS Newsâ morning show for more than a decade, is expected to depart as an anchor of the morning program next year.
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Why Netflix and AMC Theatres Are Finally Getting Into Business Together for âKPop Demon Hunters,â âStranger Thingsâ and More
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Why Netflix and AMC Theatres Are Finally Getting Into Business Together for âKPop Demon Hunters,â âStranger Thingsâ and More
After years of animosity, Netflix and AMC Theatres might be reaching a détente.
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On November 15, MSNBC will offically change its name to MS NOW.
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MSNBC Sets Official Date for MS NOW Name Change
MSNBC Switches Name to MS NOW on November 15
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Cinemark will add several Imax screens, including the 70mm format, to its locations in the United States and South America ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."
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Cinemark to Add 70mm Imax Screens Ahead of Christopher Nolanâs âThe Odysseyâ
Cinemark will add a number of Imax screens ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."
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Apple TV has released the official trailer for
#Pluribus
, the new sci-fi drama from âBreaking Badâ creator Vince Gilligan. The series will debut with a two-episode premiere on Nov. 7. Read the full trailer breakdown here:
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âPluribusâ Trailer: âBreaking Badâ Creatorâs New Sci-Fi Series Sends Rhea Seehorn on a Mission to Save Humanity From Happiness
Rhea Seehorn is tasked with saving humanity in the trailer for 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan's new sci-fi show on Apple, 'Pluribus.'
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Suzanne Somers' husband has created an AI clone of her, two years after her death. "Suzanne AI" was trained by âall of Suzanneâs 27 books and hundreds of interviews." Read more here:
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AI News Anchor Debuts on U.K.âs Channel 4 in Stunt Proving Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
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AI News Anchor Debuts on U.K.âs Channel 4 in Stunt Proving Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
An AI-generated news anchor appeared on Britain's Channel 4 in a stunt proving the dangers of artificial intelligence.
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Bryan Cranston thanks OpenAI for updating Sora 2 to add new protections to protect actorsâ voices and likenesses. âI was deeply concerned not just for myself, but for all performers whose work and identity can be misused in this way.â
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Bryan Cranston, SAG-AFTRA and Agents Applaud Fixes to Open AIâs Sora 2 After Outcry
Bryan Cranston joined with SAG-AFTRA, CAA and UTA in thanking OpenAI for adding guardrails to Sora 2 that protect actors' voice and likenesses.
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/bryan-cranston-sag-aftra-open-ai-sora-2-fix-1236557234/
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While ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmelâs late-night show doubled cancelations of Disney+ and Hulu, both streamers also saw higher-than-average sign-ups during September. This helped offset the consumers who nixed their subscriptions.
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Disney+, Hulu Cancelation Rates Doubled During Jimmy Kimmel Suspension â but Total Sign-Ups Also Increased
ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show last month drove a surge in cancelations of Disney+ and Hulu streaming services by consumers outraged over the move. However, both services als...
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PBS CEO talks Trumpâs major funding cuts and reveals the network still has "a lot" of conservative donors:
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PBS CEO Reveals Plan to Save Stations and Programming After Trump Killed Funding, Admits Thereâs No âWhite Knight That Will Save Usâ
PBS CEO Paula Kerger on her plan to save local stations and continue original programming now that federal funding for public broadcasting is gone.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/pbs-plan-save-stations-programming-without-federal-funding-1236555669/
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Apple and Formula 1 have struck a five-year deal making Apple TV the exclusive U.S. home for all F1 races starting in 2026. The agreement follows the success of "F1 The Movie," which raked in $629 million worldwide at the box office this year.
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Apple and Formula 1 Ink Five-Year Exclusive U.S. Streaming Deal Worth About $750 Million
Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year agreement under which all F1 races will be available exclusively on Apple TV in the U.S. beginning in 2026.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/apple-tv-formula-one-five-year-us-streaming-deal-1236554733/
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Warner Bros. Discovery speaks out against an Israeli film boycott and says it "violates our policies": âOur policies prohibit discrimination of any kind, including discrimination based on race, religion, national origin or ancestry."
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Warner Bros. Discovery Speaks Out Against Israeli Film Boycott: âOur Policies Prohibit Discrimination of Any Kindâ (EXCLUSIVE)
Warner Bros. Discovery says it believes a boycott of Israeli film institutions would "violate" its policies.
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This week's exclusive cover story: Saying Goodbye to 'Stranger Things': The Duffer Brothers Tell All on Season 5 Secrets, the Tearful Finale and Leaving Netflix For Paramount
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In July 2024, I went to the set of
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for two days and observed the Duffer brothers direct Millie Bobby Brown in the fourth episode of the fifth & final season. This year,
@kateaurthur.bsky.social
and I spent half a day total with the Duffers talking about the show and their future. 1/x
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Saying Goodbye to âStranger Thingsâ: The Duffer Brothers Tell All on Season 5 Secrets, the Tearful Finale and Leaving Netflix for Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)
Matt and Ross Duffer grace the cover of Variety and discuss ending "Stranger Things," the future of the franchise and leaving Netflix for Paramount.
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CNN, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News and NBC News refuse to sign the Pentagon's new press policy in a joint statement. Read more here:
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Apple has rebranded its streaming service Apple TV+ to Apple TV â which is the same name as its connected smart TV product. âApple TV+ is now simply Apple TV, with a vibrant new identity,â the company announced on Monday.
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Apple TV+ Rebrands to Apple TV, Ditching the Plus Sign for âVibrant New Identityâ
It's just Apple TV now, no plus.
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Disneyâs sci-fi sequel âTron: Aresâ opened to a disappointing $33.5 million this weekend, falling short of projections of $45 million to $50 million. For comparison, 2010âs âTron: Legacyâ debuted to $44 million (not adjusted for inflation).
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Amazon Prime Video has canceled "Countdown" and "Butterfly" after one season each. Both series appeared on Nielsenâs top 10 streaming originals chart.
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Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav has confirmed that the contracts for co-CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have been renewed for an unspecified period of time.
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Warner Bros. Renews Michael De Luca, Pamela Abdy Contracts After âSinnersâ and âMinecraftâ Spark Epic Box Office Turnaround
Warner Bros. film chiefs Michael De Luca, Pamela Abdy had their contracts renewed on the strength of hits like 'Sinners' and 'A Minecraft Movie.'
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/warner-bros-renews-michael-de-luca-pamela-abdy-contracts-sinners-minecraft-1236543573/
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Jeremy Strong will star in and executive produce "9/12," a
#ParamountPlus
limited series that follows a landmark legal case about 9/11 first responders.
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Jeremy Strong Sets â9/12,â Limited Series Following 9/11 First Respondersâ Legal Fight, at Paramount+
Jeremy Strong will star in and executive produce '9/11,' a Paramount+ limited series that follows a landmark legal case about 9/11 first responders.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/jeremy-strong-paramount-9-12-11-first-responders-1236543346/
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Before Bari Weiss was tapped as CBS News' new editor-in-chief, her agents pushed to get her on "The View" after Meghan McCainâs exit in 2021. Sources say Weiss' centrist-right contrarian politics ultimately didn't test well with audiences. Read more here:
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Jane Rosenthal Unscripted: The Tribeca Founder on the Executive Who Disrespected De Niro, âMeet the Parents 4â and Hollywoodâs âExtremely Disturbingâ Silence Over Trump
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6 months ago
When I said hello to "Mr. Pantoliano" before our interview, he smiled and said, "You can call me Joey Pants, because you just murdered my last name." The subsequent interview, though relatively brief, was one of the most delightful I've had in my career. Hopefully, it's as delightful to read!
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âThe Last of Usâ Guest Star Joe Pantoliano on Filming That Heartbreaking Final Scene and Forgetting Pedro Pascal
"The Last of Us" guest star Joe Pantoliano discusses the death of his character, Eugene, and what happened when he saw Pedro Pascal for the first time on set.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-last-of-us-joe-pantoliano-eugene-death-pedro-pascal-1236398412/
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with OVERCOMPENSATING, benito skinner aka bennydrama dials down his personality to play a closeted version of himself in a jarringly earnest coming out story with frustrating glimpses of arch, campy edge:
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Benito Skinnerâs âOvercompensatingâ Is a College Coming Out Story That Plays It Entirely Too Straight: TV Review
The Amazon Prime Video comedy from social media star Benito Skinner is a college coming out story that plays it entirely too straight.
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marisa abela just won a bafta for industry s3 so please read our discussion of her AWARD WORTHY performance!!
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âIndustryâ Star Marisa Abela on That Slap and Yasminâs Shocking Decision: âItâs Too Far Goneâ
'Industry' star Marisa Abela breaks down Season 2, Episode 6 and explains why her character Yasmin Hanani couldn't save her father Charles.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/tv-reviews/marisa-abela-industry-interview-yasmin-charles-death-1236143543/
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New Pope Elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pontiff, Chooses Name Leo XIV
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New Pope Elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pontiff, Chooses Name Leo XIV
The new Pope is elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes the first American Pope.
https://variety.com/2025/global/news/new-pope-robert-francis-prevost-elected-1236388378/
6 months ago
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A$AP Rocky, Movie Star: The Rapper on Method Acting With Denzel Washington, Planning a Film With Rihanna and Being âBlessed to Workâ After Assault Trial
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6 months ago
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âSpeedâ Reunion: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock to Star in Romance Thriller for Amazon MGM
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6 months ago
ahead of tonight's restaurant wars, I checked in with the TOP CHEF judges about tariffs, mise-en-place-gate, and stumbling into a political hotbed by celebrating canada's distinct culinary identity:
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âTop Chefâ Judges Unpack the Surprisingly Political âDestination Canadaâ and Slam Trumpâs Tariffs: âWhat the Fâ Are We Doing?â
'Top Chef' judges Kristen Kish, Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio unpack the surprisingly political 'Destination Canada' season and slam Trump's tariffs
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/top-chef-judges-interview-canada-trump-tariffs-1236382947/
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Scott Jennings, Following Trump Rally Appearance, Is Latest of CNNâs Conservative Voices to Come Under Scrutiny
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Scott Jennings, Following Trump Rally Appearance, Is Latest of CNNâs Conservative Voices to Come Under Scrutiny
Scott Jennings' appearance at a Trump rally has not spurred blowback by CNN, a move that could undermine the outlet's credibility
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/scott-jennings-cnn-conservative-voices-scrutiny-1236382542/
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CARĂME is a historical spy drama where the seductive bad boy with tousled hair and a sexy little earring is also a famous irl chef. it might be the most french show of all time:
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Sexy Chef Spy Drama âCarĂȘmeâ Is Flirty, Fun and Oh-So-French: TV Review
The origin story of legendary chef Marie-Antoine CarĂȘme, now a flirty and fun series on Apple TV+ starring Benjamin Voisin, is incredibly French.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/reviews/careme-review-sexy-chef-apple-1236380240/
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Trump White House Blasts Amazonâs Reported Plans to List Cost of Tariffs on Products a âHostile and Political Actâ; Company Says Itâs âNot Going to Happenâ
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Trump White House Blasts Amazonâs Reported Plans to List Cost of Tariffs on Products a âHostile and Political Actâ; Company Says Itâs âNot Going to Happenâ
Amazon's reported plan display the cost of President Trump's tariffs on products drew condemnation from the White House.
https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/trump-white-house-amazon-tariffs-hostile-political-act-1236381230/
6 months ago
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Trump White House Blasts Amazonâs Reported Plans to List Cost of Tariffs on Products a âHostile and Political Actâ
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Trump White House Blasts Amazonâs Reported Plans to List Cost of Tariffs on Products a âHostile and Political Actâ
Amazon's reported plan display the cost of President Trump's tariffs on products drew condemnation from the White House.
https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/trump-white-house-amazon-tariffs-hostile-political-act-1236381230/
6 months ago
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Emma Mackey Joins Greta Gerwigâs âNarniaâ as the White Witch
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Emma Mackey Joins Greta Gerwigâs âNarniaâ as the White Witch
Emma Mackey will play The White Witch in Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie at Netflix, after working together on "Barbie."
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/emma-mackey-greta-gewig-narnia-white-witch-1236378761/
7 months ago
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âSuccessionâ Siblings Reunite: Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook on Forgetting Lines, Acting in Bad Projects and Why Broadway Is âSo Fâing Athleticâ
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âSuccessionâ Siblings Reunite: Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook on Forgetting Lines, Acting in Bad Projects and Why Broadway Is âSo Fâing Athleticâ
'Succession' siblings Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook discuss Broadway challenges and triumphs.
https://variety.com/2025/legit/news/kieran-culkin-sarah-snoook-succession-reunion-broadway-1236375572/
7 months ago
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Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)
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Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)
Bill Hader and Daniel Zelman are developing an HBO series centered on Jim Jones and the infamous events at Jonestown.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/bill-hader-jonestown-series-hbo-daniel-zelman-1236376109/
7 months ago
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Pete Davidson on Going Tattoo-Free and His Concern for Young Men and Social Media: âThey Donât Even Have a Fâing Shotâ
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Pete Davidson on Going Tattoo-Free and His Concern for Young Men and Social Media: âThey Donât Even Have a Fâing Shotâ
Pete Davidson talks about his arduous tattoo removal process, the perils of social media and online dating and his new campaign with Axe.
https://variety.com/2025/shopping/news/pete-davidson-tattoo-removal-online-dating-social-media-1236374150/
7 months ago
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Noah Schnapp Reflects on Coming Out Before âStranger Thingsâ Season 5 Filming: âIâm Finally Living Truthfullyâ
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Noah Schnapp Reflects on Coming Out Before âStranger Thingsâ Season 5 Filming: âIâm Finally Living Truthfullyâ
At the red carpet premiere for "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," Noah Schnapp reflected on how coming out effected filming Season 5.
https://variety.com/2025/legit/news/noah-schnapp-coming-out-stranger-things-season-5-filming-1236375724/
7 months ago
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Hollywood âGets Thrown Under the Busâ in U.S. Trade Deals, Netflixâs Ted Sarandos Says
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Hollywood âGets Thrown Under the Busâ in U.S. Trade Deals, Netflixâs Ted Sarandos Says
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, said the entertainment industry "certainly gets overlooked" in U.S. trade deals.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/hollywood-us-trade-deals-netflix-ted-sarandos-1236375890/
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The executive producer of 60 Minutes, Bill Owens, said he would step down from his role as CBS News parent Paramount Global grapples with a lawsuit from President Trump that it wants to end in order to move forward with an acquisition by Skydance Media
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â60 Minutesâ Chief Quits, Citing Interference from Paramount
Bill Owens, the executive producer of "60 MInutes," said he would quit the show rather than allow Paramount Global to interfere with its independence
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/60-minutes-chief-quits-paramount-cbs-news-1236375026/
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Toys âRâ Us Live-Action Movie in the Works With Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE)
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Toys âRâ Us Live-Action Movie in the Works With Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE)
Story Kitchen ('Sonic the Hedgehog') is developing a live-action film about the Toys 'R' Us brand.
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/toys-r-us-live-action-movie-story-kitchen-1236375189/
7 months ago
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âConclaveâ Viewership Soars After Pope Francisâ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched
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âConclaveâ Viewership Soars After Pope Francisâ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched
The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a new Pope.
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/conclave-streaming-views-pope-francis-death-1236375240/
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George Clooney and Patti LuPone Get Honest About Broadway Pay, Surviving the Trump Era and Elon Musk: âIsnât He Destroying the Government?â
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George Clooney and Patti LuPone Get Honest About Broadway Pay, Surviving the Trump Era and Elon Musk: âIsnât He Destroying the Government?â
George Clooney and Patti LuPone break down their Broadway shows and criticize Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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Martin Scorsese Says Pope Francisâ Death Is an âImmenseâ Loss for the World: âI Was Lucky Enough to Know Himâ and Will Miss âHis Presence and Warmthâ
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Martin Scorsese Says Pope Francisâ Death Is an âImmenseâ Loss for the World: âI Was Lucky Enough to Know Himâ and Will Miss âHis Presence and Warmthâ
Martin Scorsese has honored the late Pope Francis with a touching tribute following the news of his death.
https://variety.com/2025/film/global/martin-scorsese-pope-francis-death-immense-loss-for-world-1236374011/
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