Corey Feldman recently appeared on Billy Corgan’s “Magnificent Others” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) and claimed that Johnny Depp got him fired off “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” Lasse Hallström’s 1993 drama about a grocery store clerk and his dysfunctional family. Feldman said he got cast in the role
At a time when heavy metal has mutated and evolved into so many different shapes that even the term “post-metal” feels reductive, it’s hard to slap the term on anyone — especially, er, post-metal pioneers Deafheaven, whose unusual fusion of screeched vocals and blast beats
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the
Language translation and AI tech business TransPerfect has acquired the France-based studios of The Mill and MPC, two global VFX brands that were owned by parent Technicolor, which abruptly shut down in February amid financial difficulties. According to TransPerfect, it retains the estimated 120 employees
Producer Scott Rudin, who stepped back from the film and theater industry in 2021 after workplace abuse allegations, is planning his Broadway return. The New York Times reported Friday that Rudin is developing a handful of Broadway productions. They include “Little Bear Ridge Road,” a
“Agatha All Along,” “Baby Reindeer,” “Hacks,” Doechii and Cynthia Erivo were among the top winners at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards. In an evening that focused on queer celebration amid the volatile political climate in the country, awards were given out Thursday night at
Written and produced by deaf creator William Mager, Series Mania premiere “Reunion” never leaves its lead’s side. “I’ve seen stories of deaf characters told from a hearing person’s point of view. This show says what it means to be a deaf person from the point
Isabelle Degeorges, president of Gaumont Television, has teased the upcoming six-episode series by Cédric Anger. Under the working title “In the Shadow of the Forest” (“A l’ombre des forêts”) and developed for Apple TV+, it features Benoit Magimel and Mélanie Laurent. “It’s about paranoia,” said