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SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the first two episodes of “Pluribus,” streaming now on Apple TV. Vince Gilligan is in the library at Variety’s New York office, surrounded by tens of thousands of newspaper and magazine archives dating back to 1905. He’s reading from a thick, brown book stamped JANUARY 2008, wherein lies this publication’s first review of “Breaking Bad.” “Vince Gilligan brings a quirky sensibility to the pilot, and the show grows increasingly rich and absorbing in the second and third hours,” he recites. “Whether ‘Breaking Bad’ can ignite to become more than TV’s version of a…
What you need to know Courteney Cox shares how her daughter Coco has influenced her beauty and fashion style today The Home Court founder also shares how Coco played a role in creating her Coco Moi body care collection Cox says her daughter, 21, is ‘the coolest girl I know’ Courteney Cox’s daughter, Coco, has influenced her in many ways. Courteney Cox, 61, spoke to PEOPLE about the launch of her home court brand Cece body care, and shared the beauty and style tips and tricks her daughter Coco, 21, has taught her. “She teaches me how to do makeup…
On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten talks about the subscription streaming platform the company launched with Amazon last month and how it strengthens the indie studio’s exclusive content brand. Hoogstraten launched the company in late 2023 with film director John Irwin. The company’s rapid growth within two years has reaffirmed her belief that there is a market for themed movies and television shows that incorporate faith, spirituality, family, and patriotism without explicitly branding them as faith-based content. The Wonder Project subscription streaming platform, launched through the Amazon Prime Video platform, has gained…
Taylor Swift arrived in style for dinner with Sabrina Carpenter at The Corner Restaurant in New York City. Ulises Ramares / BACKGRID Showgirls are out on the town! Sabrina Carpenter, the opening artist for Taylor Swift and her Elas tour, enjoyed a glamorous girls’ night out in New York City on Friday, followed by a lavish dinner at a trendy SoHo restaurant. The “Ophelia Destiny” superstar traded Kansas City Chiefs tight end fiance Travis Kelce for a night out on the town with fellow vocalist gal pals, just hours after Carpenter earned six Grammy nominations for her latest album, “Man’s…
Dunaway Gardens in Georgia will be the new home of Sundance Institute’s Episodic Lab program. Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia will host the Sundance Institute’s six-day immersive program, providing artists with creative and strategic advice from experienced showrunners, producers and executives to advance their projects and careers. “Dunaway Gardens has a long history of nurturing the talent of both established and emerging artists,” added Tena Clark, founder of Dunaway Gardens. “We couldn’t be more excited that Sundance Institute has called Dunaway the new home of this episodic program that has been the launching pad for such great artistry for many…
What you need to know Laverne Cox spoke about her experience starring in the all-trans, all-nonbinary production of Sleepy Attendant. The 53-year-old actress said it was a “dream come true” to be cast in the musical comedy, which was performed at Carnegie Hall. Cox caught up with People on the red carpet at the 2025 WWD Honors in New York City. Laverne Cox has opened up about her experience starring in musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone alongside an all-trans and non-binary cast. Speaking to PEOPLE on the red carpet at the 2025 WWD Honors in New York City on Oct.…
The Seville European Film Festival is taking a step towards mainstreaming animation, integrating animated titles into its entire lineup rather than separating them as single films. The strategy highlights broader changes in Europe. Animation is increasingly accepted as a medium rather than a genre, and is becoming less limited to children and families. Among the special features, Sylvain Chomet’s L’Amour, the only animated feature in the official selection, offers a biographical portrait of French playwright and director Marcel Pagnol. Written and directed by Chomet, the film blends hand-drawn visual richness with narrative reflection, as Pagnol reminisces about his childhood in…
On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten talks about the subscription streaming platform the company launched with Amazon last month and how it strengthens the indie studio’s exclusive content brand. Hoogstraten launched the company in late 2023 with film director John Irwin. The company’s rapid growth within two years has reaffirmed her belief that there is a market for themed movies and television shows that incorporate faith, spirituality, family, and patriotism without explicitly branding them as faith-based content. The Wonder Project subscription streaming platform, launched through the Amazon Prime Video platform, has gained…
This week, “Oprah’s Favorite Things 2025” was published on Oprah Daily. Filled with thoughtful, stylish and functional gifts to suit every budget. As a shopping editor, I regularly cover SenseMaker’s holiday gift lists. While her annual list always includes big-ticket gifts (think the latest Apple AirPods and cozy loungewear), there are also plenty of affordable goodies that can be wrapped or given as stocking stuffers. And I’m getting a head start on my holiday shopping with some of my favorite Oprah-approved products from recent years. Everything is under $25 on Amazon. Amazon’s Best Holiday Gifts Under $25 Approved by Oprah…
“1001 Frames,” which premiered at the Thessaloniki Film Festival this week, consists of a series of eerie scenes from auditions in Tehran, Iran. But it can happen in any city. During auditions, aspiring actors are asked to improvise scenes such as becoming a cat, being locked in a room, or being suggested by a famous director. In fact, the last thing theater wannabes eventually discover is the real deal. At this point the movie skews into a horror movie. At the audition, actors are told that the movie they are auditioning for is inspired by “One Thousand and One Nights”…