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Cannes-Bound Four-Film Anthology ‘Next Step Studio Indonesia’ From KawanKawan Media Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

5 May 2026 at 06:10
Four Indonesian short films, each co-directed with a Southeast Asian counterpart, will world premiere at the Critics’ Week sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, with Jakarta-based KawanKawan Media uveiling the official trailer for the anthology on Tuesday. The program, “Next Step Studio Indonesia 2026,” marks the first Indonesian edition of Next Step […]

Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Has the ‘Original Superheroes’ and Homer Was the ‘Marvel of Its Day’

5 May 2026 at 04:57
“The Odyssey” director Christopher Nolan joined Stephen Colbert on Monday night’s episode of “The Late Show.” During his interview, he discussed working with Tom Holland and watching Anne Hathaway in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” He also likened Homer, the original author of “The Odyssey,” to the MCU. While discussing “Spider-Man” star Holland, who plays […]

‘The Odyssey’ Trailer: Christopher Nolan Unveils Epic New Footage of Cyclops, Evil Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and More

5 May 2026 at 04:19
Universal has released a new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” The latest glimpse into the world of Homer’s Greek epic shows Matt Damon’s Odysseus doing battle with the Cyclops, as Robert Pattinson’s villainous Antinous tries to take the throne of Ithaca. The trailer debuted first on Monday night’s episode of “The Late Show With […]

Taraji P. Henson Criticizes Celebs Attending Jeff Bezos-Backed Met Gala: ‘So Confused. WTF Are We Doing?’

5 May 2026 at 03:09
Taraji P. Henson joined Meredith Lynch in criticizing the stars who attended this year’s Met Gala, since it is sponsored by honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Lynch posted a video on Instagram Saturday in which she warned A-listers not to wear their “ICE Out” pins to the “Jeff Bezos-backed” Met Gala because […]

‘Homebody’ Trailer: ‘It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This’ Team Debuts New Ghost Story — And Ambitious Hopes to Remake it (EXCLUSIVE)

5 May 2026 at 01:44
“It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This” duo Nick Toti and Rachel Kempf, who made waves by vowing to never release their word-of-mouth hit horror film onto streaming, VOD or physical media, are back with their newest indie feature. The duo is releasing the trailer for their follow-up film “Homebody’ exclusively with Variety, and are […]

Blake Lively Stuns on Met Gala Carpet Hours After Settling Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

5 May 2026 at 00:52
Blake Lively made an appearance at the Met Gala on Monday night, after news of her settlement with Justin Baldoni went live earlier in the day. Lively walked the carpet at the starry New York event in an archival 2006 Atelier Versace multi-colored and layered pastel gown, inspired by Venetian Rococo paintings and Baroque churches. […]

‘Heated Rivalry’ Duo and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Attend First Met Gala With Bold Fashion — See Hudson Williams, EJAE, Connor Storrie and Audrey Nuna

5 May 2026 at 00:38
Fashion’s biggest night is here as the Met Gala kicks off in New York City. Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event held the first Monday in May.​Connor Storie and Hudson Williams – leads of the Crave mega-hit hockey romance series “Heated […]

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    Bad Bunny went through the time machine for the 2026 Met Gala. He arrived at the entertainment industry’s most prestigious party as an old man, complete with a walking cane, white hair and hyper-realistic face and hand make-up. The look is an apparent nod to the Met’s “Costume Art” exhibit, which explores the interpretation and […]
     

Bad Bunny Transforms Into an Old Man for Shocking Met Gala Look

5 May 2026 at 00:37
Bad Bunny went through the time machine for the 2026 Met Gala. He arrived at the entertainment industry’s most prestigious party as an old man, complete with a walking cane, white hair and hyper-realistic face and hand make-up. The look is an apparent nod to the Met’s “Costume Art” exhibit, which explores the interpretation and […]

Dwayne Johnson Wears Skirt to Met Gala Because the ‘Most Masculine Men Wear Skirts’ in ‘Polynesian Culture’

5 May 2026 at 00:04
Dwayne Johnson rocked a black mohair tailcoat and a bow tie paired with a matching pleated skirt as he walked down the 2026 Met Gala red carpet hand-in-hand with his wife, Lauren Hashian. When asked about the look, which was custom-made by designer Thom Browne, Johnson said it was in part inspired by Polynesian culture, […]

Heidi Klum Shocks at 2026 Met Gala With Custom Made ‘Living Sculpture’ Ensemble

4 May 2026 at 23:35
Supermodel and television host Heidi Klum is one of many to pay homage to the art world at the 2026 MET Gala. Klum took to the steps on Monday night in a custom look by designer Mike Marino, inspired by classical works such as the “Veiled Christ” by Giuseppe Sammartino and the “Veiled Vestal” by […]

Protester Tackled to the Ground After Breaking Through Met Gala Entrance

4 May 2026 at 23:34
Just as Heidi Klum was ascending the museum stairs, a protester breached the entrance to the Met Gala on Monday night in New York before being tackled by security, briefly rattling the star-studded event but not making it to the carpet. There had been reports ahead of the event that protests were expected, given the […]

How ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Unique Opening Credits Scene Was Created (EXCLUSIVE)

4 May 2026 at 22:12
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 4, 2026, which means it’s 3 days until the May 7 entry deadline for programs that identify as Primetime programming by virtue of genre and were originally presented June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. It’s also 38 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 49 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 67 days until Emmy […]

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