Ncuti Gatwa lends his voice to a sharp-tongued fairy in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming musical ‘Bad Fairies,’ marking his first foray into feature-length animation. The 95-minute film follows a band of exiled sprites plotting a comeback against human encroachment in a Victorian-era London overrun by industrialization. Gatwa’s character, a quick-witted trickster named Thistle, navigates alliances and…
Fox’s Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers matchup averaged 47.7 million viewers, marking the network’s highest-rated regular-season game and the most-watched early Thanksgiving window broadcast. CBS’s Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs contest drew 57.23 million viewers, establishing it as the largest audience for any NFL regular-season telecast. NBC’s primetime Baltimore Ravens-Cincinnati Bengals game garnered 28.4 million viewers across…
Quentin Tarantino labeled Paul Dano the weakest male actor in SAG-AFTRA during a recent podcast appearance, targeting Dano’s performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 epic ‘There Will Be Blood.’ The director described Dano’s portrayal of Eli Sunday as a “non-entity” that undermined the film’s intended two-hander dynamic between Dano and Daniel Day-Lewis. Tarantino ranked the…
In the rugged expanse of 1854 Washington Territory, matriarch Constance Van Ness wages a relentless campaign to seize control of untamed lands, clashing with outsider Fiona Nolan, whose family ekes out survival amid the encroaching threats. A shared history of buried betrayals surfaces as their feud intensifies, drawing in star-crossed lovers from opposing sides who…
Netflix releases the second installment of ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 on December 25, delivering three episodes that escalate the Hawkins ensemble’s confrontation with the Upside Down’s escalating incursions. Directed by Frank Darabont for “Chapter Five: Shock Jock,” Shawn Levy for “Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz,” and the Duffer Brothers alongside Levy for “Chapter Seven: The…
Mia Goth, cast as Lilith, daughter of the vampire lord Drac in Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ reboot, admits she lacks updates on the film’s production status amid multiple director changes and delays. The project, initially helmed by Bassam Tariq in 2021 with a November 2023 release target, shifted to Yann Demange in 2022 before his exit…
Leonardo DiCaprio reunites with Jennifer Lawrence for an installment of Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’ series, marking their first on-screen conversation since their collaborations in ‘Don’t Look Up’ and ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel. The 23rd season features 13 pairings of performers discussing craft, challenges, and breakthroughs from 2025 releases. Conversations premiere daily starting December 5, blending…
Claire Clauster, a Houston homemaker played by Michelle Pfeiffer, funds a family trip to a Christmas concert only to face abandonment when her relatives prioritize the event over her. In retaliation, she departs without notice, forcing her husband and three adult children to navigate holiday preparations independently. The ensuing chaos exposes their reliance on her…
Paul Thomas Anderson’s action epic ‘One Battle After Another’ secured five honors from the National Board of Review, including best film, best director, best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, best supporting actor for Benicio Del Toro, and breakthrough performance for Chase Infiniti. The Warner Bros. production follows a disillusioned veteran navigating a labyrinth of underground fight…
Forbes releases its sixth annual 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list, spotlighting 30 creators under age 30 reshaping the industry through acting, production, and financing. The cohort includes 77 percent women or non-binary individuals and 55 percent people of color, with 32 percent as founders and 45 percent as actors or performers. Selection criteria…