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Sean Bean will always be known for his role as Ned Stark in the first season of Game of Thrones, but before he ever suited up as a leader in the North, he teamed up with a Harry Potter star for a medieval horror thriller that’s climbing streaming charts. Bean stars alongside Eddie Redmayne in Black Death, the 2010 folk horror film set during the bubonic plague and following a young monk who is tasked with learning the truth about the carnage being wrought in a small village. Black Death premiered on Max at the start of the month, and the film has snuck into the #10 spot on the streamer’s rankings. Black Death earned a 72% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but general audiences gave it a 49%.

Dario Poloni wrote the script for Black Death, and Christopher Smith directed the film. Smith first made his directorial debut in 2004 on Creep,...

Gladiator II featured some action sequences director Ridley Scott wanted to film for the original movie. While he may have had new digital tools to use in the sequel, he still favored practical sets and effects.

Joseph Quinn was floored by the scale of Gladiator II's outdoor sets. Speaking to Cbr, he said it was a privilege to share Scott's vision for the film, which was shot in Malta, Morocco, and other locations using practical sets. "Working with Ridley was incredible. He was a very visual director," he asserted. "It felt like old Hollywood. All the sets were built there.I made sure to get my family out there to witness it." Quinn played one of the film's twin emperors, who enjoyed the best seats at the gladiatorial events.

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For many, Gladiator II, released in November 2024, failed to meet the expectations set by its 2000 predecessor. A legacy sequel that seemed like a slam dunk turned out to be a misguided and unfocused defeat inside the Colosseum for director Ridley Scott. However, anyone who has been paying attention to Scott's filmography as of late should not have been surprised by the film's tonal imbalance and off-kilter pacing. Now 87 years old, Scott has displayed a lack of conformity when directing films that seem destined for Oscars and mass critical acclaim, and no film signaled his late-period shift into the peculiar and gonzo quite like House of Gucci. With a stacked cast that included Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, and Al Pacino, the 2021 biographical crime drama featured an array of bonkers performances and shaggy pacing, but you definitely can't knock the film for being formulaic.

We're a little less than a month away from the release of Captain America: Brave New World, and if you thought 2024 had some great popcorn buckets, wait until you see the one made for the latest MCU flick. Starring Anthony Mackie as the titular superhero, Brave New World follows the character of Sam Wilson as he finds himself in the middle of an international incident after the election of Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) to President of the United States. Also on board for the 35th MCU film are Danny Ramirez as Falcon, Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph, Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder, and Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley.

Tickets went on sale this morning for Captain America: Brave New World, and to celebrate the occasion, Discussing Film took to X to unveil the novelty popcorn bucket that will accompany the film at AMC theaters (seen below), which is a replica of the hero's famous shield.

From the “Defying Gravity” number in Wicked to Paul riding the sandworm in Dune: Part Two, 2024 delivered some mind-blowing movie moments that demanded to be seen on the big screen. In the streaming age, filmmakers are having to push the boat out further and further to get audiences out to theaters. If a movie doesn’t demand to be seen on the big screen, then audiences will wait to watch it at home.

2024 has brought some thrilling action sequences and deeply cinematic imagery that rewarded a trip to the movies. Ridley Scott put hungry sharks in the Colosseum in Gladiator II. Rose Glass made her hero 50 feet tall in Love Lies Bleeding. These movie scenes were the best theatrical experiences of the year.

Sharks In The Colosseum Gladiator II

Historians have questioned the accuracy of Gladiator II’s aquatic set-piece — when a naval battle, complete with shark-infested waters, is...

Gladiator II has been on fire at the box office since coming out two weeks ago, taking in nearly $350 million worldwide so far. And while those who saw it have been entertained by duels and sharks, there’s one thing we can all agree it was missing: a little song and dance! Fortunately, Saturday Night Live has it covered, releasing a spoof trailer that wonders, What if Gladiator II was a musical?

Set up as a rushed way to capitalize on both Wicked and Moana II, both of which topped Gladiator II at the box office this week, the trailer features star and SNL host Paul Mescal leading the additional 50 minutes of sure-to-be smash songs. After some singing by Devon Walker, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang – who have a number presumably called “There’s No Place Like Rome”, hitting on swords, sandals, whores, and scandals – Mescal gets his chance to try out his pipes.

The Pokémon franchise has had numerous spin-off games that have featured on various consoles over the decades. Each one stands out in their own way mainly due to the gameplay, taking the core concept of the mainline Pokémon games and turning it on its head. With the Switch 2 and Generation 10 currently on the horizon, there are two spin-off titles that future Pokémon games can learn from if they want to be incredibly memorable.

Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon Xd: Gale Of Darkness are two games that were released on the GameCube back in the early 2000s. These two games mainly stand out due to their interesting stories, how much there was to explore, and especially how they altered the typical Pokémon battle mechanics. All of these combine to create immensely fun and challenging experiences for players that future Pokémon games should definitely learn from.

Pokémon Colosseum & Xd Were Great Console Entries...

Warning: The following contains some Spoilers for Gladiator II!A historian is pointing out one historical error in the shark naval battle in Ridley Scott's Gladiator II. The sequel to Ridley Scott's 2000 epic follows Maximus' son, Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal), as he steps back into the gladiator arena after Rome invades his home city, Numidia, under the rule of twin emperors, Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger). The naval battle is a cruel form of entertainment that fills the Colosseum floor with water and tiger sharks while re-enacting a naval warfare with fighters from two boats fighting each other to death.

Alison Futrell, an associate professor of Roman history at the University of Arizona, told Business Insider that the naval scene is mostly accurate. The professor explained that staged naval battles at the Colosseum would work with "quasi-minaturized boats that give the flavor of warships," which is what the film did.

Gladiator is one of those films that doesn’t just entertain—it leaves a lasting impact, thanks to its unforgettable performances, breathtaking visuals, and epic battles. But behind the scenes, there’s a treasure trove of fascinating stories and fun facts that make this movie even more legendary. From a completely fictional hero to groundbreaking CGI wizardry, here are 10 mind-blowing facts that give you a deeper look into how Gladiator was made and why it remains such a cultural phenomenon. Trust me, you won’t look at the movie the same way again after hearing these! 1. Maximus: The Hero Who Never Existed

Here’s the kicker: Maximus, the gladiator we all rooted for, wasn’t real! Shocking, right? The filmmakers mashed up bits of Roman history, sprinkled in revenge, honor, and some epic battles, and voilà—Maximus was born. He’s a Roman superhero, designed to make us feel all the feels.

And so we go once more into the Colosseum, a place where bread and circuses reign supreme. A mad emperor, his mind slowly rotting, puts a once-mighty empire on the brink of total and utter collapse. The ruling class has gone from corruptible to corrupt. The masses are kept distracted by extravagant spectacles, their bloodlust constantly fed even when their bellies are empty. Power-hungry hustlers kiss up to the nation’s leader, in the hopes of gaining favor and status. Should he point his thumb down, however, they may find...

Ridley Scott speaks on a Gladiator II filming incident that put crew members in the hospital. A follow-up to Scott's Oscar-winning historical epic Gladiator, which came out in 2000, Gladiator II continues its Roman Empire-based tale by telling the story of Lucius, the son of Russell Crowe's Maximus. The film has been getting a lot of attention and press ahead of its November 22 release today, as audiences and critics eagerly await the next installment of this franchise. Gladiator II features a leading cast including Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal, Fred Hechinger, and Paul Mescal.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Scott describes a terrifying on-set incident that sent Gladiator II crew members to hospital. First of all, Scott's production was extreme enough that it saw the production running up to 11 cameras at once. The massive scale of the production led to several accidents, including a monkey attacking actor Hechinger, as...

On Thursday 21 November 2024, Channel 5 broadcasts The Colosseum With Dan Snow!

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The upcoming episode of “The Colosseum With Dan Snow” promises to be an exciting journey into the heart of ancient Rome. Airing on Channel 5, this episode focuses on the creation of the Colosseum, one of the most iconic structures of the Roman Empire.

Viewers will learn about the fascinating history behind the Colosseum, including the innovative use of Roman concrete that made its construction possible. Dan Snow will delve into the engineering marvels that allowed this grand arena to stand the test of time.

In addition to the architectural aspects, the episode will explore the thrilling world of gladiators. It will highlight the opening games that captivated the people of ancient Rome, showcasing the spectacle and drama that unfolded within the Colosseum’s walls. This exploration not only reveals the grandeur of the games but...

The Colosseum has been done to death (pun semi-intended). Documentaries, historical dramas, even travel shows — they’ve all taken a crack at the Roman Empire’s most famous arena. But Channel 5’s The Colosseum: Arena of Death aims to offer something different, or at least that’s the suggestion. With historian Dan Snow at the helm, this […]

The Colosseum: Arena of Death with Dan Snow Channel 5 Premiere, Thursday, November 21...

While I wait to meet up with Paul Mescal, eight men in short shorts walk past on the street. It may be a surprisingly sunny late September morning in London, but it’s cold — not the weather for exposed thighs — and these gentlemen don’t look like they’re out for a jog.

“I have noticed certain similarities in certain specific boroughs of London,” Mescal says upon his arrival, when I ask if he’s spotted any lookalikes on his travels. He’s smirking, quite possibly because a man sporting Mescal short shorts, Mescal scruffy facial hair and a little Mescal mullet has just strolled past us with the sort of comic timing a director would have required several takes to get so precisely. “For the record, I don’t think I’m responsible,” he says of the upsurge in short shorts, arguing that he’s merely dressing the same...

Pedro Pascal has said making ‘Gladiator II’ “was unlike anything [he’d] ever experienced”.The 49-year-old actor - who stars in the historical epic as the Roman general Marcus Acacius - was blown away by the dramatic Colosseum scene he filmed with Paul Mescal, 28, and has praised his co-star for “lighting up” the sequence.During an interview with the UK radio station Heart FM where he was asked about his biggest stand-out moment of the movie was, Pascal said: “I think ships and the fireballs and the fortified wall and Paul Mescal – they help with lighting up the opening sequence! But it was an unbelievable thing. “That was the first thing that I shot, and I think it was the first couple of days of actual shooting for the movie. We were in Morocco, and I've been on big sets, and I hadn't been on anything like this. I hadn't played anything...

A new behind-the-scenes trailer reveals intense fight training for Gladiator II. Gladiator II picks up years after Maximus' story began in Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning historical epic Gladiator, which was originally released in 2000. It will tell the story of Lucius as he rises to power in the Colosseum and has to find strength in fighting in the process. Gladiator II's leading cast includes Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Rory McCann, and Fred Hechinger. It is set for release on November 22.

Now, Paramount has revealed a new behind-the-scenes trailer for Gladiator II.

The trailer begins with director Scott explaining that "they killed people in the arena for fun" in this era of history. The trailer then transitions to explaining the physical training that went into making Gladiator II. In one exercise, a group of men holds what look to be heavy shields while a drill instructor gives them commands.

Tarsem’s The Fall is now showing exclusively on Mubi.A version of the following interview was originally published in Pardo, the Locarno Film Festival’s official daily magazine. The conversation has been expanded and edited for republication on Notebook.The Fall.“If Andrei Tarkovsky made The Wizard of Oz”—that’s how David Fincher summed up his friend Tarsem’s globe-spanning, decades-in-the-making magnum opus, The Fall (2006). This shapeshifting fable about the art and power of storytelling is maybe more Alejandro Jodorowsky than Tarkovsky, but, most importantly, it’s all Tarsem.Tarsem: the mononym is of a piece with his bold, brazen style. Like his film-school peers Michael Bay and Zack Snyder, the Punjab-born Tarsem is a bona fide vulgar auteur. He was still a student when he made his first hit music video, for R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” (1991). A young Tarsem Singh Dhandwar had arrived in...

Megan Thee Stallion and the NFL’ star’s Travis Kelce are set to star in a blockbuster Pepsi TV commercial inspired by Paramount’s upcoming Gladiator II epic movie.

Also making Colosseum appearances to kick off the 2024 NFL season with the “Make Your Gameday” commercial will be soda-swilling football stars Josh Allen, Derrick Henry and Justin Jefferson. The latest colossal Gladiator-themed ad campaign — merging the worlds of music, sports and entertainment — comes after the epic 2004 Super Bowl commercial Roman Empire that starred Beyoncé, Britney Spears and Pink.

Pepsi is once again getting behind a Gladiator movie release, this time ahead of the sequel from Paramount Pictures that hits theaters Nov. 22. Ridley Scott directed Paramount’s follow-up to his 2000 historical epic that starred Russell Crowe and won five Academy Awards.

Gladiator II stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Connie Nielsen raising their swords several decades after...

The filmography of the late, great Tony Scott is packed with Denzel Washington favourites – from Man On Fire and Crimson Tide, to Déjà Vu and Unstoppable. The director and star had a real creative chemistry spanning years, right up until Scott’s untimely death in 2012. And now, for the second time, Washington is collaborating with Scott’s similarly legendary filmmaker brother Ridley, stepping into Gladiator II – their first work together since 2007’s American Gangster.

This time, Washington is donning ancient Roman gear as Macrinus, a wealthy arms dealer who “wants to be Emperor and he’s willing to do anything to get there,” he tells Empire in the world-exclusive Gladiator II issue. Having worked with both Scott brothers, Washington has experienced their individual brilliance first-hand. “I don’t compare directors,” he says. “You see the different personalities. I suppose they do [have similarities]. On the days when we’re shooting, I’m...

It’s undeniable: Ridley Scott has made some of the greatest films of all time. Alien. Blade Runner. Gladiator. Thelma & Louise, just to name a few. And he’s been on one hell of a streak recently, refusing to slow down after decades in the business, wrangling major movies like The Last Duel, House Of Gucci, and Napoleon in the last few years alone. But now – finally – nearly 25 years since he last conjured the Colosseum and the decadent delights of Ancient Rome, he’s about to unleash the film that fans have waited decades for. Yes, it’s time to step back into the arena for Gladiator II – and according to the filmmaker himself, he hasn’t messed it up.

“It’s the best thing I’ve ever made,” Scott tells Empire in the world-exclusive Gladiator II issue. Though, he concedes, he has made several other great movies. “One of the best things.

This detailed Narancia cosplay truly brings the character to life, complete with real-world details. The cosplayer and photographer use a coloseum to connect back to the Golden Wind Arc. The fan's thoughtful details in the costume show admiration for the JoJo's franchise.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the most fantastic stories in anime, and the Golden Wind Arc is widely considered to be one of its best Parts. The stunning Italian setting, fascinating and fast-paced plot, impressively powerful Stands, and beautiful animation catch viewers' eyes, but what really keeps them watching are the fantastic characters. The characters in Golden Wind are some of the best JoJo's has to offer, and Narancia Ghirga is a prime example of this fact.

u/DianaSoreil on Reddit has masterfully represented the hero with an impressive cosplay, made even more incredible by the background. They are standing in front of an important Italian...

24 years after Russell Crowe delivered entertainment in the Roman Colosseum in Ridley Scott's Best Picture-winner "Gladiator," the director is back with a sequel that will be hitting theaters in November. We finally got a look at the "Gladiator II" trailer today and to say that it looks wild would be an understatement. Scott has upped the action while assembling a stellar ensemble cast led by Paul Mescal ("All of Us Strangers"), Pedro Pascal ("The Mandalorian"), and Denzel Washington ("The Equalizer").

While Scott clearly isn't going for overall historical accuracy here, these films are based loosely on what happened in Ancient Rome during these storied gladiator battles. The trailer features some particularly wild moments, including a rhino being let loose in the arena. But the wildest moment comes early when the arena is flooded to simulate a navy battle, with huge war ships and dozens of men duking it out for the Romans to watch.

A fan suggests adding boss rematches in Elden Ring's Colosseums which would help really improve the game's experience. The proposed system would allow players to face bosses they've already defeated for reduced rewards, extending game longevity. While unlikely to be officially implemented, it's a great concept the game could very much benefit from.

Elden Ring may have wrapped up its planned content with Shadow of the Erdtree but one passionate player has one more suggestion that would keep the community satisfied for years. It's inarguable that the most satisfying feeling in a FromSoftware RPG is overcoming an imposing boss that once felt insurmountable. This process of learning patterns and persevering through the difficulty is partly why Elden Ring is such a spectacular achievement, and yet experiencing those moments of victory over again can be difficult, especially since there's no way to just skip forward to a beloved boss encounter.

My Dress-Up Darling has claimed fifth place in Japanese media conglomerate Kadokawas top 100 ebooks of the first half of 2024. The list, made by ebook platform BookWalker, was largely dominated by fantasy and isekai series, with My Dress-Up Darling being the only non-fantasy series to earn a top spot within the top 10.

BookWalkers top 100 ebooks of 2024 were ranked by the most popular/most read manga and light novels on the platform from the months January to June. The top 10 most popular series included many titles also familiar to anime-only fans, with the likes of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Jujutsu Kaisen and Oshi no Ko likewise earning high spots. The full top 10 list can be viewed below.

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There are many skilled swordsmen in One Piece, but none of them can stand up to Dracule Mihawk - who is considered the world's strongest swordsman. Mihawk was a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and he wields Yoru - one of the Twelve Supreme Grade Blades. It is the black blade that gave Zoro his iconic scar. Mihawk has mastered every type of bladed weapon, and his strength is comparable to a Yonko's. That being said, there are a few Devil Fruits that can beat him.

Paramecia-type Devil Fruits provide a wide variety of superhuman abilities, and most of the Devil Fruits that can beat Mihawk fall into this category. Logia-types typically give the user the ability to create and transform into some kind of element. There is one unusual Logia that can take Mihawk down. At least one Zoan-type Devil Fruit can beat him because...

It didn’t happen at Universal’s presentation, but we finally got a Christopher Nolan announcement at CinemaCon 2024.

On Thursday morning, Paramount Pictures’ President of Domestic Distribution Chris Aronson revealed that Nolan’s “Interstellar” will return to theaters on September 27, 2024 in both 70mm and IMAX formats. The re-release is a celebration of the film’s 10-year anniversary. It is probably also — at least somewhat — a continued celebration of Nolan’s Best Picture-winner “Oppenheimer.”

Of course, the “Oppenheimer” victory isn’t for Paramount to tout, and its studio Universal took a brief victory lap (or two) during its own Wednesday afternoon Colosseum presentation. The on-stage champagne-popping split time with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and included a prerecorded message from Nolan. (He did not touch on “Mario.”)

In the package played for a packed house of (mostly) exhibitors, Nolan said he had been “very nervous” about showing “Oppenheimer” footage to the same CinemaCon audience last year.

FF7 Rebirth offers the most minigames in the series, and many of its greatest hits are housed at the Gold Saucer. The Musclehead Colosseum and 3D Brawl in FF7 Rebirth offer solid combat challenges, but lack unique features and lasting replay value. Galactic Saviors' space battles, G-Bike's motorcycle races, and the Queen's Blood card game add variety and fun to the Gold Saucer experience.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth might just have the most minigames of any entry in the series, but they're most concentrated at the Gold Saucer. A veritable minigame paradise, the Gold Saucer is a returning location from the original FF7. It's a glittering palace of entertainment on FF7 Rebirth's map, a monument to delight and debauchery, and the best place to take a break from endless combat encounters.

The Gold Saucer is first visited during Chapter Eight of FF7 Rebirth, at which point all its minigames are unlocked.

Gladiator 2 star Pedro Pascal showers praise on the long-awaited epic historical drama sequel, hailing the "impressive" set used for the film and the vision of director Ridley Scott.

Speaking with Vanity Fair, Pascal offered his thoughts on the Gladiator sequel, which wrapped up filming in mid-January and sees The Last of Us star feature in an undisclosed role. According to Pascal, he's never seen a production setup as good as the one Scott put together for Gladiator 2. "I’ve been a part of big sets where the identity of the project, in a sense, is its size—and still, I have not been on a set as impressive as Gladiator’s. [Director] Ridley [Scott] leaves very little to the imagination in the most old-fashioned sense," he said.

Related First Footage of Gladiator 2 Leaves Studio Executives 'Blown Away' Early footage from Gladiator 2 reportedly impresses studio executives as the Ridley Scott-lead sequel ramps up post-production.

Fans have waited with bated breath for the Elden Ring Dlc Shadow of the Erdtree and now it is over. The game’s official account took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to announce the reveal date of the trailer which is just hours away at the time of writing. Apparently, many speculations that were initially buried during the delay have been dug open again.

The community was buzzing with the rumors that British-American-Irish voice actress and comedian, Naomi McDonald, would be the voice behind Miquella, a demigod in the game. Miquella is the brother of Malenia, an optional boss who does not require players to defeat her to advance in the story.

Miquella Will Be a Pivotal Character in The Elden Ring Dlc The Elden Ring Dlc was initially announced in 2022.

Previously, users were not certain about the actor Naomi McDonald given the details registered her as a “Young Voiced Protagonist,...

Eevee's rise to fame as one of the most popular Pokémon has been recognized by the franchise, now treating it on par with other iconic mascots. Eevee Day, celebrated on November 21st in Japan, showcases the love and appreciation for the Evolution Pokémon, leading to various merchandise and advertising campaigns. Eevee's popularity has been reflected in video games, with appearances in both core series and spin-offs.

Eevee is one of the most popular Pokémon in the franchise. Between it and its eight evolutions (or "Eeveelutions"), there's plenty to love-- the designs, the versatility, the ability in battle. The franchise didn't initially recognize the Eevee line's potential for long-term success. Now that it does, it presents them as mascots on par with Pikachu, Charizard, Lucario, and Mewtwo.

Eevee's popularity has even earned it a national holiday. In Japan, people recognize Nov. 21 as Eevee Day (because 1121 can be read as Eeevee's name...

Gladiator was a groundbreaking film in 2000, reinvigorating the historical epic genre while earning critical acclaim and massive box office success. Gladiator broke a 51-year record by winning the Best Picture Oscar, but not winning either Best Director or Best Screenplay. Despite the unusual award distribution, Gladiator's five total Oscars and numerous nominations cemented its status as the biggest film of 2000 and a lasting cultural touchstone.

Gladiator was a phenomenal success in 2000 and won the Best Picture Oscar, but it also broke an unfavorable 51-year record. Ridley Scott's Gladiator stormed the box office, earning a chariot full of dollars, critical acclaim, and fervent fans. Grossing over $503 million (via Box Office Mojo), Gladiator became an instant classic, breathing fresh life into the historical epic genre. Critics hailed the movie for its thrilling action sequences, authentic set designs, powerful performances, and Gladiator's historical accuracy. The film quickly cemented its legacy as a cultural touchstone,...

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 race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.

Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys

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Outstanding Documentary of Nonfiction (Series) “Harry & Meghan” was directed by Liz Garbus.

Weekly Commentary: A tight race ensues for acclaimed documentaries. Ken Burns’ powerful “The U.S. and the Holocaust” which premiered at Telluride 2022 before hitting television screens, is a favorite in the category.

Read: Variety’s...

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 race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.

Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:

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Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Weekly Commentary: Acting nominees Richard Jenkins and Evan Peters (“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”) and Steven Yeun and Ali Wong (“Beef”) added producing noms to their Emmy celebrations.

“Dahmer” marks Peters’ second executive producer credit (the first was “American Horror Story...

The upcoming Elden Ring Dlc, Shadow of the Erdtree, has potential for expansion, but a new multiplayer mode like prop hunt could be an exciting addition. The Colosseum Update showed the potential for multiplayer expansion, and moving away from combat-focused gameplay could offer a fresh angle for multiplayer in Elden Ring. Implementing a prop hunt mode in Elden Ring would be unique and could provide a frivolous and immersive multiplayer experience, appealing to players looking for a different direction while waiting for the Dlc.

The upcoming Elden Ring Dlc Shadow of the Erdtree offers interesting potential for the game's expansion, but a new multiplayer mode could be an even more exciting addition. Previous Dlc for the game came in the form of the free Colosseum Update, which offered a significant expansion to multiplayer Pvp combat. Information on Shadow of the Erdtree is currently scarce, but it can be expected to...

Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins opened up about the story behind Paul Mescal’s casting in Ridley Scott’s long-awaited Gladiator 2.

In a recent interview with Variety, Robbins shared how the Oscar-nominated actor was able to secure the leading role in the sequel of 2000’s epic historical drama. He revealed that they were really impressed by Mescal’s charismatic stage presence during his performance in the West End play of A Streetcar Named Desire, especially when the audience responded so well to his shirtless scenes. "He played Stanley, and there are several moments where he takes off his shirt, and it was electric," Robbins recalled. "The ladies in the audience were very vocal, and we were like, 'I think we’ve found our guy.'"

Related: Russell Crowe Says He Should Be Paid for All the Gladiator 2 Questions He's Asked

Mescal gained recognition through his breakout role as Connell...

Ridley Scott's 2000 historical epic "Gladiator" -- based very, very, very loosely on real history -- follows a fictional Roman military commander named Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) who suffers a long string of terrible tragedies. Maximus is poised to be the next Roman emperor, but the sniveling, Richard III-like Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) usurps the throne instead. Maximus is arrested for not pledging loyalty, but evades capture and flees home ... only to find that his wife and child have been crucified. Maximus is then kidnapped by slave traders and sold into the gladiatorial arena. He now has to murder others to stay alive and keep his true identity secret, all while Commodus becomes more and more corrupt. 

Eventually, at the end of a 155-minute movie, Commodus is punished for his evil. Maximus, however, also dies while fighting the villain. Justice is done, and Maximus can finally succumb to mourning. The...

Los Angeles, April 3 (Ians) Hollywood star Russell Crowe has quipped that he will return as General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the ‘Gladiator’ sequel – as a corpse lying “six feet under” the Colosseum.

The 58-year-old actor grabbed an Oscar for playing the vengeful Roman commander in Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic and has said he won’t be starring in the long-awaited follow-up, set 20 years after the first film, reports aceshowbiz.com.

“I think when they’re shooting in the Colosseum and stuff, I’ll be lying like six feet underground… you won’t see me, but I’ll be there beneath the ground,” he joked on ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’.

Russell added that he had spoken with ‘Blade Runner’ director Ridley, 85, about the sequel, but they had concluded his character was better left dead.

He said: “I’ve had a couple of dinners with Ridley since he embarked on this, we...

The buildup to Elden Ring's Dlc has been long and chaotic, but resulted in something better than what was rumored by leaks. Publisher Bandai Namco leaked information about future Elden Ring projects, developer FromSoftware released the Dlc-adjacent Colosseum update last December, and Director Hidetaka Miyazaki teased more content for the game at Tga 2022. But now that confirmed information about Elden Ring's first expansion Dlc has finally been unveiled, fans can rest assured that it is better than what they had previously been led to believe.

When the ransomware group AlphV cyber-attacked Bandai Namco last summer, the publisher's fiscal roadmap for the following year was leaked, and it included the title of an Elden Ring Dlc expansion: Barbarians of the Badlands. This name suggested that the game's first Dlc was to take the Tarnished out of the Lands Between and into the Badlands, where they were banished before the events of Elden Ring.

New Dlc for Elden Ring, entitled Shadow of the Erdtree, has been surprise-announced on Twitter by developer FromSoftware. Released just over a year ago in 2022, the open-world game became an instant hit, offering a huge map for players to explore filled with Dark Souls-esque enemy encounters.

Since launch, fans have been speculating on when full Elden Ring Dlc might release, and while there's been no official release date given, Shadow of the Erdtree has been confirmed to be in development. Taking to Twitter to share the news, the official Elden Ring account stated simply: "Rise, Tarnished, and let us walk a new path together. An upcoming expansion for #Eldenring Shadow of the Erdtree is currently in development. We hope you look forward to a new adventure in the Lands Between."

Rise, Tarnished, and let us walk a new path together. An upcoming expansion for #Eldenring Shadow of the Erdtree, is currently in development.

Following Elden Ring's Colosseums update, attention has turned to what FromSoftware will do next with the Lands Between in Dlc material. The Colosseums update was a welcome revitalization of Elden Ring's multiplayer experience that made use of the arenas already present in the game; but for the next Dlc, FromSoftware could make the more ambitious choice of leaving the Lands Between behind and expanding the game's world.

Elden Ring's first Dlc was initially expected to take place outside the Lands Between. A cyber attack against Bandai Namco in 2022 claimed to have leaked Elden Ring's first Dlc Barbarians of the Badlands, but this leak was later proven false, and the Colosseum update was FromSoftware's real first stab at Elden Ring Dlc. That still hasn't stopped fans from speculating new regions the developer might focus on in future DLCs, with the Badlands and Miquella's Dreams being popular picks.

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Exclusive: Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great and Cleopatra are to be brought to life in the latest History Channel mega-doc from HBO’s The Invisible Pilot indie Ample.

Three-part premium docu-drama Ancient Empires is being shot in Morocco and is aiming to shed new light on the way that history remembers the three titans of the ages. The trio’s dark sides have always been focused on but Ancient Empires will throw up debates around whether their hallmark attributes were strengths rather than weaknesses.

A cast and crew of more than 300 people have been assembled for the dramatic elements of the battle scenes and CGI has been used to augment the show.

Roel Reine, whose credits include Colosseum and Halo, is director and Ari Mark, Phil Lott and Joey Allen are EPing for Ample Entertainment.

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FromSoftware's latest game Elden Ring took the traditional gameplay of Souls-style RPGs and revitalized it with new mechanics such as open-world exploration, horseback riding, and item crafting, but its Dlc could improve one aspect in particular: co-op. The co-op and PvP invasion multiplayer mode of Elden Ring - barely changed from its first appearance in Demon's Souls - can be awkward for players who just want to explore the open world together. The current limitations of Elden Ring's co-op gameplay, which inspired fan efforts such as the Seamless Co-op Mod, could be addressed by FromSoftware in future Dlc similar to the recent Colosseum update.

The core co-op and spirit-summoning mechanics of Elden Ring first showed up in Demon's Souls, the 2009 PS3 dark fantasy game that codified many elements of From Software's Souls RPGs. Players can inscribe summons signs that show up in other instances of the game.

Elden Ring's open world design is one of its most successful features, allowing Tarnished to explore wherever and whenever they please - but the map is still missing what could be its best biomes. With the game now approaching its first birthday, players have had plenty of time to ride Torrent through the expansive fields of Limgrave, the swampy Liurnia of the Lakes, and the Scarlet Rot-infested grounds of Caelid. There are plenty of other terrains and environments that Elden Ring could explore, and they could provide a refreshing change in pace.

Elden Ring's free Dlc, the Colosseum update, provided three new PvP arenas and some patch notes, but not much was offered in the way of content. This is only logical, as a fully-fleshed expansion from a developer of FromSoftware's caliber is unlikely to ever come free of charge. But with speculation about leaving the Lands Between in Elden Ring's Dlc,...

Elden Ring's free Colosseum update brought about numerous changes to the game, including new areas for players to engage in PvP fights. As its name would imply, it opened up the three previously inaccessible colosseums scattered around the Lands Between, which curious fans had stumbled across earlier through the use of mods and datamining. This had led the community to suspect future content for the areas, and when the free update came in December 2022, their suspicions were confirmed - as all the colosseums had been transformed into spectacular battle arenas.

The Colosseum Dlc, otherwise known as the 1.08 update, included a slew of other changes besides PvP spots. A long list of bug fixes, balance adjustments, and even new hairstyles work to revamp the entire experience, and so far many players have noticed smoother gameplay as a result. But mostly everything included in Elden Ring's free Colosseum Dlc is geared toward refreshing the game's multiplayer features,...

For the average player, Elden Ring is a challenging game that takes a lot of effort to play, much less beat entirely; but it could have been much more rewarding with a simple change. Many games have incorporated this particular feature in recent years, as it can turn day-to-day, ordinary combat into something straight out of an action film. Considering boss fights are such a main focal point of the Souls-like title, it's especially surprising that Elden Ring missed out on this fruitful opportunity.

Future updates for the widely-beloved FromSoftware game could contain such improvements, amid heaps of new content, of course, but other than the free Colosseum Dlc, much is still up for speculation. There are several directions that Miyazaki could potentially entertain: for example, an update could bring players to a different setting and leave the Lands Between, or a Dlc could disrupt Elden Ring's open-world format entirely.

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Tears, apologies, screaming fans, a Céline Dion shout-out and 30-plus minutes of banter punctuated the long-awaited two-hour opening performance of “Weekends With Adele” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Even before she took the stage of The Colosseum at exactly 8:15 p.m. on Friday night, it had been a monumental week for Adele, who received seven Grammy nominations. But onstage she revealed the biggest event for her will come Sunday because it’s the finale of her favorite show, The Walking Dead.

“I’ve got a lot to tell you. It’s a bloody massive week for me. It is the Walking Dead finale on Sunday — can you believe that? Do we have any Walking Dead fans here? I’ve been obsessed with The Walking Dead for over a decade and on Sunday it is all coming to an end … and...

"Colosseum," is the new “Roman Empire’ set documentary series, inspired visually by “Gladiator” and “Spartacus”, now airing on The History Channel:

“…tHe eight-part series vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the ‘Roman Empire’ through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity - the ‘Colosseum’.

“From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's Emperors used the vast amphitheatre to demonstrate total power, ‘Colosseum’ offers viewers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire…”

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"Colosseum” is a new “Roman Empire’ set documentary series, visually inspired by “Gladiator” and “Spartacus”, premiering August 31, 2022 on The History Channel:

“…tHe eight-part series vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the ‘Roman Empire’ through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity - the ‘Colosseum’.

“From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's Emperors used the vast amphitheatre to demonstrate total power, ‘Colosseum’ offers viewers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire…”

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"Colosseum," is a new “Roman Empire’ set documentary series, taking inspiration from “Gladiator” and “Spartacus”, bumped from July 17 to an August 31, 2022 premiere on The History channel:

“…tHe eight-part series vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the ‘Roman Empire’ through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity - the ‘Colosseum’.

“From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's Emperors used the vast amphitheatre to demonstrate total power, ‘Colosseum’ offers viewers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire…”

Click the images to enlarge…...