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Nagarjuna Akkineni Reflects on 40-Year Career as He Charts His 100th Film

Nagarjuna Akkineni’s four-decade journey in cinema has fused grounded storytelling with a hunger to push boundaries. As he nears the milestone of his 100th film, he talks with Variety about what…

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Ellison Frames Paramount-WBD Deal as a Tech-Driven Path to Growth and Cost Savings

Paramount chief David Ellison frames the looming Warner Bros. Discovery deal as a blueprint for sharper cost discipline and stronger cash flow, anchored by a tighter technology backbone. He projects the…

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John Billingsley Reframes Dr. Phlox’s View of the NX-01 Crew

Star Trek: Enterprise opened a new frontier with a Denobulan physician who kept pace with a crew that was still figuring out its mission. John Billingsley, who embodies Dr. Phlox, offers…

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Ten Zombie Classics That Outpace the Bone Temple Chapter

Zombie cinema has produced a roster of standouts that outshine the Bone Temple installment in this era of the genre. Here are ten titles that deliver sharper scares, sharper wit, and…

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Cannes 2026 Preview: Auteurs Take Center Stage as Studios Sit Out

The upcoming Cannes Film Festival is shaping up to lean toward auteur-driven projects, as major Hollywood studios pause or minimize their participation. The shift could redefine the festival’s tempo and the…

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J.J. Abrams Was the Tribble Puppeteer in Star Trek Into Darkness, New Behind-the-Scenes Detail

Star Trek Into Darkness hides a surprising behind‑the‑scenes fact about its tribble. The little furball appears in a moment that hinges on Dr. McCoy, Khan’s blood, and a near‑miraculous revival of…

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Paul Schrader Breaks Silence on Wife Mary Beth Hurt’s Passing

Mary Beth Hurt, the Tony-nominated actress behind Interiors, Six Degrees of Separation, The World According to Garp and other memorable films, died in New Jersey after Alzheimer’s disease was diagnosed in…

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Jack Whitehall to Host SNL UK’s Fourth Episode Ahead of Week-Long Hiatus

Jack Whitehall has been tapped to host Saturday Night Live UK, taking the stage for the show's fourth episode. The broadcast is slated for April 11 at 10 p.m. local time,…

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Sofia Mattsson Heads to Days of Our Lives After General Hospital Exit

Sofia Mattsson is crossing networks to join NBC's Days of Our Lives. The former General Hospital star is headed to Salem after wrapping her GH run.News of the transfer came via…

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Cannes Call: IndieWire and AmPav Open 2026 Student Programs

Aspiring filmmakers and students can aim for Cannes this year through a joint program from IndieWire and The American Pavilion. The two opportunities are open for applications until February 25 and…