Zach Bryan, 2022’s breakout country star, has made good on his strongly stated vow to avoid Ticketmaster for his next tour, as he announced a spring/summer 2023 tour that will use AXS for ticketing purposes, via a “Fair AXS” registration system. His announcement of the “Burn Burn Burn North American Tour” Thursday prominently refers to…
Sandra Seacat, Acting Coach to Performers Including Laura Dern, Jessica Lange and Andrew Garfield, Dies at 86
Celebrity acting coach Sandra Seacat, whose students included Jessica Lange, Andrew Garfield and Laura Dern, died of natural causes Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif. She was 86. Seacat’s unique coaching style made her the acting teacher of a generation and helped actors create honest naturalist performances. Aside from Lange, Garfield and Dern, Seacat taught actors…
Sundance First Look: Eugenio Derbez in Opening Night Film ‘Radical’ (EXCLUSIVE)
International comedy star Eugenio Derbez has touched down in Utah for the world premiere of his latest dramatic turn in “Radical,” one of the opening night presentations at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Variety has an exclusive first look at the project, the story of an outside-the-box teacher in a crime-ridden Mexican border town. The film…
Final Oscar Noms Predictions: ‘Elvis’ and ‘Banshees’ Projected to Lead, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Could Represent Only Sequel in Best Picture
All signs point to “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Elvis” and “The Fabelmans” all dominating the Oscar noms with eight apiece. But if “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Top Gun: Maverick” manage some pickups, they could join or surpass the group. On Jan. 24, AMPAS will unveil its nominees…
Nicole Holofcener on Sundance Return and Remembering Her ‘Walking and Talking’ Star Anne Heche
It’s only fitting that the Sundance Film Festival would mark its in-person return with a new movie from one of its most noted directors – Nicole Holofcener, the indie stalwart whose first film “Walking and Talking” put her on the map with its 1996 festival premiere. This Sunday, she will debut “You Hurt My Feelings,”…
Brian Williams Hires CAA to Help Plot Career Plans After NBCU (EXCLUSIVE)
Brian Williams has enlisted the representation of CAA, a signal that the veteran TV journalist is devoting more thought to his career trajectory after leaving longtime home NBCUniversal at the end of 2021. In December of that year, Williams signed off from his MSNBC program, “The 11th Hour,” warning viewers that, in the wake of…
Maria Bello Signs With APA (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor, writer and producer Maria Bello has signed for representation with the Agency for the Performing Arts. Consistently acclaimed in film and TV roles for decades, the signing with APA comes on the heels of Sony’s box office hit “The Woman King,” which Bello co-wrote and produced. Bello is best known for roles like her…
‘Tron 3’ on Track at Disney With Jared Leto and ‘Maleficent 2’ Director Joachim Rønning
Disney is going back to the grid. After multiple false starts, the studio is back on track for a third “Tron” movie, with Jared Leto attached to star and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” director Joachim Rønning in talks to helm. Nominally titled “Tron: Ares,” the film would follow the groundbreaking 1982 film “Tron” starring Jeff…
Le Creuset’s Famous Dutch Ovens Are on a Huge Sale Right Now
It’s basically a national holiday when Le Creuset cookware goes on sale. So, start celebrating because the brand’s famous Dutch Ovens are 35% off on Crate & Barrel’s website — and they’re likely to sell out fast. The deep 5.25-qt. dutch oven is available in five vibrant shades, from stunning Cerise and Teal hues to…
Netflix’s ‘The Decameron’ Period Soap Starts Production at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Shooting on Netflix’s “The Decameron” has kicked off at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, where the lavish period soap will be based for the next six months. The U.S. show, which is being made entirely in Italy, marks one of the biggest international productions lured by the storied studios in recent years. Hailing from executive producer Jenji…