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CAA Signs ‘The Blackening’s’ Dewayne Perkins (EXCLUSIVE)
CAA has signed Emmy-nominated actor, writer and comedian Dewayne Perkins for representation. A Variety 10 Comics to Watch honoree in 2020, Perkins is also known for his work in TV and film, including the upcoming MRC film “The Blackening,” which is set to be released by Lionsgate on June 16. He has also starred in…
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Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable Shares Final Oscar Nominations Predictions
Pencils down. Nomination voting for the 95th Academy Awards ended on January 17, and now we await the nominations announcement on Tuesday morning, January 24. On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, it’s a mega Roundtable edition, as we dissect final predictions for key categories. That includes predictions for best picture, best…
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Tyler Posey on Returning to ‘Teen Wolf’ Six Years Later and Sober: ‘It’s Nice to Be Present’
Now that he’s 31 and sober, Tyler Posey looks at his “Teen Wolf” role through a new lens. Speaking with Variety at the premiere of Paramount+’s “Teen Wolf: The Movie,” the actor reflected on the nearly five-year journey of self-discovery and sobriety that led him to his return as Scott McCall. Just two years ago,…
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SAG-AFTRA Calls Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Charges ‘Wrong and Uninformed’
The actors union SAG-AFTRA has issued a strongly worded statement rebuking the decision to charge Alec Baldwin for involuntary manslaughter in the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, calling the move “wrong and uninformed.” “The death of Halyna Hutchins is a tragedy, and all the more so because of its preventable nature,” says the statement,…
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These Bold ‘Shotgun Wedding’-Inspired Ties Are Perfect for Your Next Black Tie Event
The men’s clothing brand Tie Bar has teamed up with Prime Video to design an exclusive capsule collection inspired by “Shotgun Wedding,” the star-studded rom-com action film that arrives on Prime Video Jan. 27. The limited-edition 10-piece collection is full of brightly colored and boldly-patterned ties, in addition to other elegant accessories such as cufflinks,…
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Dennis Quaid Joins David Oyelowo in ‘Bass Reeves’ Series at Paramount+ With Taylor Sheridan Producing
Dennis Quaid has signed on to star opposite David Oyelowo in the upcoming Paramount+ series “Bass Reeves,” Variety has learned. The series, which is currently filming in Texas, will see Oyelowo play the legendary titular lawman. Per the official description, “Reeves was known as the greatest frontier hero in American history and also believed to…
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Thrilling comeback proves Man City title credentials as Spurs get reality check
With a huge comeback over Tottenham, Man City statistically became the best team in Premier League history at coming back from multigoal deficits.
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Vikings fire DC Donatell after early playoff exit
The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday.
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Regal Cinemas to Shut Down 39 U.S. Theaters Amid Bankruptcy
Regal Cinemas, the second-largest chain of movie theaters in the U.S., will close 39 locations after its parent company Cineworld filed for bankruptcy in September, according to legal filings obtained by Variety. Cineworld will reject the leases beginning Feb. 15. Amid a massive decline in the domestic box office during the COVID-19 pandemic, the monthly…
