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The Teochew dialect drama “Dear You,” which became one of the defining stories of China’s box office in 2026, will be released in international markets from June 18, with Damai Entertainment (the distribution company formerly known as Alibaba Pictures) handling the global theatrical release. Directed by Lan Hongchun, this family drama follows young grandson Xiaowei as he secretly travels to Thailand to find his grandfather, who lost contact with his family decades ago. What he uncovers is a story rooted in the Chinese diaspora community in Bangkok in the 1950s. The story involves Qiaopi, a system of remittance letters that…
When Netflix released its engagement report for the second half of 2025, the streamer touted the success of “Nobody Wants This” season 2 (30.4 million views) and “Emily in Paris” season 5 (30.3 million views) as its top comedies. But conveniently absent from Netflix’s pitch was another original that was better than both: “Boots” Season 1. The coming-of-age comedy-drama, known for being the last project produced by the late Norman Lear as executive producer, has been viewed 30.7 million times, achieved a solid 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, and received high praise from Variety and other publications for being a “fun…
Madonna hasn’t lost her ability to shock. The icon surprised New Yorkers Thursday night with a surprise concert in Times Square. The 67-year-old singer, who is promoting his new album Confessions II, performed for 15 minutes. The pop-up concert also celebrated the beginning of Pride Month. Madonna shocked her fans with a surprise performance in New York City’s Times Square on Thursday. michael nigro The show attracted a large audience. michael nigro Madonna wore a custom Dolce & Gabbana look consisting of a lace-trimmed pink chiffon teddy, a satin waist cincher, a blue satin balconette bra, sheer tulle thigh-high stockings…
The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is nearing completion, but concerns over debt, execution risk and long-term industry instability loom large. On the latest episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Naveen Sarma, S&P Global’s head of U.S. media and communications, explained the agency’s rationale for the combined company’s credit rating at the time of the merger, and said he believed the company could unlock $6 billion in cost-saving synergies. “The leverage is quite high on this deal,” he said. “We’ve seen this story before in a number of deals, and we believe this company has…
Jalen Brunson changed into Nike Kobe 6 sneakers midway through Game 1 of the NBA Finals and turned the game on its head. NBAE (via Getty Images) Jalen Brunson’s sneakers sparked a comeback in Game 1. The New York Knicks point guard, 29, ditched his pale green Nike Kobe 3 midway through Wednesday’s NBA Finals 2026 opener against the San Antonio Spurs and replaced it with a purple Nike Kobe 6. The results spoke for themselves. Brunson scored just 11 points in the first half, but after being replaced he scored 19 points (including 13 in the final eight minutes)…
“New Girl” alums Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. will reunite for a Hulu comedy pilot directly inspired by the cult classic Jim Carrey film “The Cable Guy,” Variety has confirmed. The untitled project’s logline reads, “In a world of endless streaming, binging, and algorithms, old-school cable engineer Chip Douglas (Johnson) struggles with loneliness until Stephen Stevens (Wayans) calls to restore the cable and reunite Chip with his unforgettable childhood friend. This relationship gives each of them what they’ve been missing… Inspired by the movie, this show explores the dark and absurd side of modern male friendship.” The pilot was…
The 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival opened on June 3rd in New York City. Celebrities like Aubrey Plaza, Susan Sarandon, and HER appeared to highlight the latest in movies, TV, games, and more. Scroll through the gallery below to see the stars’ best looks. Aubrey Plaza attends the premiere of ‘The Accompanist’ Eric Penjic/Shutterstock Susan Sarandon attends the premiere of ‘The Accompanist’ Eric Penjic/Shutterstock Paul Rudd and Seth Meyers on stage at The Storytellers: Paul Rudd and Seth Meyers Getty Images of Tribeca Festival Paul Rudd in Storytellers: Paul Rudd and Seth Meyers Getty Images of Tribeca Festival Sara Bareilles at…
There was a time when the phrase “straight to VHS” was a slur, code for a bad bargain-bucket movie that was worth almost nothing but sported a very pretentious jacket. Today that is nothing. VHS tapes were replaced by DVDs and eventually streaming. The last VCR player was manufactured in 2016. Most machines are broken, gathering dust, or have long since been sent to the scrap heap. But one filmmaker wants to bring back “straight to VHS” and adapt it for the digital age. South African director Robert Dos Santos says “This Is How the World Ends,” a low-budget sci-fi…
Jon Cryer says he still makes a lot of money from “Two and a Half Men.” “This is an engine that still generates amazing amounts of money,” he told Page Six in a recent exclusive interview. “But it’s not so much a residual (due to),” Cryer added. “That said, I still have a sizable amount of money left over, mainly because I’ve been able to get a percentage of the show over the years.” Jon Cryer said “Two and a Half Men” remains “a powerhouse that generates incredible amounts of money.” CBS (via Getty Images) Cryer co-starred opposite Charlie Sheen…
Love Island UK season 13 star George Knight has suddenly left the show just days after its premiere, citing his decision to reunite with his family. The 28-year-old professional footballer wrote on Instagram: “Family always comes first. @loveisland Leaving Villa was a decision I made to be with my family. Out of respect for my family, I don’t want to go into further detail. Thank you to everyone for the kind messages and support! It really means a lot.” A spokesperson confirmed to Variety: “George has left the Love Island villa for personal reasons.” The latest season of Love Island…