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It’s been over two months since Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez finalized their divorce.

And now, for the first time, Ben is telling his side of the story.

The Oscar-winner covers the April issue of GQ, and inside the mag he gives his most candid interview yet on the topic of 2024’s most high-profile split.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon MGM Studios “This Is Me…Now: A Love Story” at Dolby Theatre on February 13, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) Ben Affleck downplays drama, says he still respects his ex

Asked about the breakup, Ben characterized the whole thing as “drama-free.”

He then insisted that fans’ “eyes would glaze over with boredom” if they “sat down and talked to” him about his seemingly “sensational” life.

Ben declined to go into detail about the reasons behind the split,...

Saba and No ID are two legends of Chicago hip-hop, from two different generations. Saba is the cerebral rap poet who made his name with corrosively pained classics like 2018’s Care for Me and 2022’s Few Good Things. No ID, the “Godfather of Chicago Hip-Hop,” has spent his life making the beats that Saba grew up on. But they join forces to reach the higher ground on their long-awaited collaboration album, From the Private Collection of Saba and No ID. It’s rare to hear an indie rapper who...

Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson will reprise their roles from Canadian procedural Private Eyes in a spinoff series, four years after the original came to an end.

Private Eyes West Coast will see private investigators Matt Shade (Priestley) and Angie Everett (Sampson) solving cases in Victoria, British Columbia. Now leading different lives from their Toronto crime-fighting days, they encounter a world of different cases along with a new group of friends.

Further detail on casting, start of production and storyline will be announced “at a later date.” Fair to say the series will almost certainly retain the comedy-drama tone of the original show.

Lionsgate Canada and Piller/Segan are making it for Corus Entertainment network Global, reuniting the trio four year after the end of Private Eyes, which ran from 2016-2021. Lionsgate Television will handle international sales on West Coast, with the original having been a solid seller for the studio.

Happy Oscars Week!

As Los Angeles gets ready for Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, here’s Variety’s ultimate party guide for all things happening before, during and after the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.

From Diane Von Furstenberg’s luncheon for women in film to Madonna and Guy Oseary’s annual late-night bash, as well as Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Gold Party, red carpets are being rolled out all over town.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Oscars Nominees Dinner

Event replaces the annual nominees luncheon, which was canceled due to the wildfires.

Academy Museum, Los Angeles

6 p.m.

Time Women of the Year

Honorees include Nicole Kidman, Anna Sawai, A’ja Wilson, Olivia Munn, Jordan Chiles and more. Performance by Laufey.

The West Hollywood Edition, West Hollywood

6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Lumen Awards

Honoring John Ridley, Lucy Walker, Avery Colvert, John Wells, Gregory Nava and Dolores Huerta and Participant.

Hotel Casa Del Mar,...

Shondaland, the company behind hits such as Grey’s Anatomy, Bridgerton and upcoming murder mystery The Residence, is turning 20 this year.

Shonda Rhimes and her production partner Betsy Beers have been responsible for hundreds of hours of scripted television in that time.

At a Deadline-moderated panel session at NATPE in Miami, Beers talked about the past, present and future of Shondaland as it readies its latest show – The Residence starring Uzo Aduba. She also talked about the fourth season of Bridgerton, the future of Grey’s Anatomy and hopes to expand the company’s non-fiction slate.

Beers, who is being feted at NATPE as a “Shift Disturber” didn’t give too much away about season four of its steamy rom-com, which recently started production. “It’s about Benedict Bridgerton,” she joked when asked to tease the upcoming season, which will focus on Luke Thompson’s character and his love interest Sophie Baek,...

War movies are generally a contradiction. The renowned French filmmaker Francois Truffaut once argued that "There is no such thing as an anti-war movie." The reason for that was simple: Every anti-war movie generally predicts war as unbelievably epic. There are explosions, heroic fight scenes, and gunfire that resounds and terrifies. Even the greatest brutality plays out brilliantly on-screen.

Some movies, however, counter Truffaut's argument. They feature underlying emotional messages that reveal the true horror of war while featuring grotesque scenes that should stop anyone in their tracks. Each of these truly anti-war war movies should only ever be seen once.

Schindler's List Is Extremely Anti-War Even The Titular Character Never Recovered

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Led by Liam Neeson, Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List is easily one of the greatest war movies of the 20th century. The movie features the real-world story...

Sony and MGM’s upcoming Spider-Noir series, starring Nicolas Cage, will be the first TV show in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (Ssu), and fans are already excited. Cage returns as Spider-Man Noir, bringing his popular role from the animated Spider-Verse movies to life in live-action. Fans are looking forward to seeing his take on the gritty, 1930s-inspired hero.

The series will have eight episodes and is set to stream on MGM+ in late 2025 or early 2026. Filming will finish by early 2025. The story will follow an “aging, down-on-his-luck private investigator” in 1930s New York City, dealing with his past as the city’s only superhero—a fresh take on the noir-style Spider-Man.

Now JustJared shared a new set photo that showcases Cage as Private Eye Ben Reilly:

Some leaked set images from the past generated quite excitement among the audiences and so far the show has a high approval rate...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Continental Classic Gold League Match – Will Ospreay def. Juice Robinson The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Juice blocked a cutter but then Will used a hurracanrana to take Juice off his feet. Will dropkicked Juice after tying him up in the tree of woe. Ospreay put Juice in the flying octopus, but Juice escaped. Juice tried for a flying senton, but Will raised his knees to block it. Juice Robinson fired back with a running cannonball and then a neck breaker for a near fall on the Aerial Assassin. Juice connected with a flying crossbody press. Juice power bombed Will for another near fall! Ospreay retaliated with a...

Over the past two decades, dozens of characters have come and gone on Grey’s Anatomy.

I’ve loved tons of them; I’ve hated a few of them, too.

But one main character has been criminally underdeveloped, underused, and misunderstood for years, and it’s time we talked about it.

(Disney/Anne Marie Fox) Amelia Frances Shepherd, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The thing about Amelia is that she’s something of a polarizing character, and I think that largely stems from the fact that Grey’s Anatomy has done nothing to honor her backstory.

I’ve talked with those Grey’s fans who dislike Amelia, and the consensus seems to be that she’s boring, noncommittal, and underdeveloped.

But those who have also seen Grey’s Anatomy’s first spinoff series, Private Practice, know that Amelia has a whole history that the flagship show has all but brushed under the rug.

Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas includes a unique Royal Christmas Movie called Private Princess Christmas. However, there is a twist. This holiday movie stars Ali Skovbye, Derk Klena, and Erica Durance.

“After failing in her royal duties, Princess Violet is sent to an American leadership training program where she makes an unexpected connection with the stoic instructor, Captain Ryan.”

Here are all the details of this new holiday movie.

Photo: Ali Skovbye, Nathan Lynn, Kheon Clarke, Louriza Tronco, Aman Mann, Derek Klena What Is Hallmark’s Private Princess Christmas About?

Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas movie Private Princess Christmas is a Royal Christmas Movie. This stars Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena, and Erica Durance. What is this new holiday movie about? According to TV Insider, “Vi, better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, adores the privileges of being royal if none of the responsibilities.”

Understandably, the Queen is concerned about Vi...

Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers are two of the most evocative, accurate, and harrowing depictions of the D-Day landings ever committed to screen, but deciding which depicted the incident "better" is far from straightforward. The two Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg projects are widely regarded as some of the most effective Second World War dramas ever made. Although they both utilize different formats and distinct narrative approaches, they share a commitment to realism and authenticity that sets them apart from many more sensationalist versions of the story.

Released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan arguably reset the standard for Second World War movies. While the central story of a small detachment sent on a mission to rescue the last surviving brother of a family serving in France allows for an insightful look at the Battle of Normandy, the movie is rightly remembered for its breathtaking opening D-Day scene. Alternatively, Band of Brothers...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was a special 5th Anniversary episode broadcast from the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. We’ve got Excalibur, Nigel McGuinness, and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Aew International Championship – Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet (No Contest/Draw) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Both men went move for move, countering one another, evenly matched. Ricochet nailed Will with a back breaker and followed up with a tope suicida. Ricochet took down Will with a hurracanrana off the guardrail! Ricochet followed up with a stalling senton back in the ring. Ospreay fired back with a springboard elbow strike. Ricochet countered an around-the-world kick with two lariats to Ospreay. Ospreay rocked Ricochet with a Spanish Fly for a near fall. Ricochet prevented the Os-Cutter by shoving Ospreay off the ropes. Ospreay connected with an Os-Cutter on the apron,...

Fox's crime drama Prison Break ran for five original seasons in the mid to late 2000s and starred several actors with successful TV careers. Seeing the success of serialized shows like Lost and 24, the network had faith in the success of Prison Break. The series is set in prison and stars Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller as imprisoned brothers Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield. The former is accused of murder and sentenced to death, while the latter gets himself put in prison so he can break his brother out, believing he is innocent.

The thrills and originality established in Prison Break season 1 earned widespread acclaim. Though later seasons of Prison Break would struggle to return to a similar status, the series still had a strong fan base. The response from audiences prompted both a TV film based on the series' characters and a revival season in 2017. Many of Prison Break...

There are several VPNs to choose from, and we’ll break down the best ones available for watching the NFL here.

Unless you live under a fantastically large and heavy rock, you’re almost certainly aware that the 2024 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 5 when the Baltimore Ravens travel to face the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on NBC and Peacock. There are more games on streaming than ever in 2024, with contests to be found on Peacock, ESPN+, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Netflix at various points throughout the season. Live TV streaming services like Directv Stream and Sling TV will also provide games via streaming on channels like ABC,CBS, ESPN, and Fox.

NFL fans who find themselves traveling frequently for work or pleasure will want to seriously consider a Virtual Private Network (Vpn) service for 2024. This will allow them to watch their streaming subscriptions much more...

Seargeoh Stallone, Sylvester's son, is one of the lesser-known members of the Stallone family. Sylvester Stallone was one of the biggest movie stars of the '70s and '80s. Even when he moved out of the peak stardom of his earlier career, Stallone remained in the Hollywood spotlight thanks to some key cameos, smaller roles in major franchises, and the occasional return to the lead in films like Creed and The Expendables.

With his burly physique, unique voice, and ability to play sensitive and strong, Stallone is one of those directors and actors with a high approval rating from everyone. Stallone has had several high-profile relationships, including three marriages. He married Sasha Czack in 1974 and divorced her in 1985, married Brigitte Nielsen that same year and divorced her in 1987, and then married Jennifer Flavin in 1997 and has been with her since. Stallone is not shy about his personal life,...

The Matrix Reloaded has thrilling action sequences and a masterful freeway chase that make it an awesome rewatch. My Own Private Idaho showcases Reeves' strong dramatic performance, proving he's more than just an action hero. Bram Stoker's Dracula, despite Reeves' shaky accent, offers gorgeous visuals and holds up well for countless rewatches.

From John Wick to The Matrix to Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure, the best movies of Keanu Reeves career hold up to countless rewatches. Reeves first burst onto the scene with his turn as Matt in the crime drama Rivers Edge, which was considered by critics to be a breakout performance, and he quickly became a sought-after leading man with his roles in Dangerous Liaisons and Parenthood. Over the years, Reeves has appeared in movies ranging from zany comedies to harrowing dramas, from action-packed thrillers to Satanic horror films.

Hes played iconic roles, like Klaatu and John Constantine,...

The Alien franchise is known for its horrifically diverse array of kills. Using its dual sets of spring-loaded jaws, massive size and unstoppable acid blood against a host of ill-prepared human prey, the titular killing machine in its many evolutions has proven to be one of the horror genre's deadliest icons.

From a troop of jingoistic space marines to a planet of pious prisoners, the film series has introduced a host of characters whose deaths have challenged the next crop of filmmakers to up the ante. Whether it be the killing method, the quality of the character, or the tone of the kill itself, there are limitless possibilities for terrifying moments. With 45 years of thrills and kills under the franchise's belt, Fede lvarez's Alien: Romulus, releasing in August 2024, has a lot to live up to.

Bretts Death Is a Masterclass in Tension Alien (1979)

Related Why Aliens Ripley is Sci-Fi's Greatest...

Rene Zellweger stars in James Patterson adaptation, Jane Smith, for the Max streaming service. Zellweger plays a defense attorney with a brain tumor. Micki Johnson serves as showrunner, while Patterson and David E. Kelley executive produce.

Two-time Oscar winner Rene Zellweger is set to an adaptation of a James Patterson legal thriller. Known for her roles in the Bridget Jones movies, Chicago, and Jerry Maguire, in addition to her Oscar-winning performances in Cold Mountain and Judy, Zellweger has led a few miniseries in recent years. That includes Netflix's thriller What/If in 2019 and the true crime drama The Thing About Pam in 2022.

According to TheWrap, Zellweger will lead the TV adaptation of 12 Lives to Live by authors Patterson and Mike Lupica. Set for the Max streaming service, with the new title of Jane Smith, the project focuses on Zellweger's defense attorney character who resides in the Hamptons and is described as brilliant,...

Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan is a critically acclaimed masterpiece. It has been collectively agreed that the film is one of the best works of his career, being excellent in every way, shape, or form. The cast of the film was spectacular, giving the performances of their lives. On top of this, the direction, storytelling, and cinematography of the movie helped it gain the many Oscars that it did.

A still from Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan I Paramount Pictures

However, the curse of the film industry makes it so that even the flawless are labeled as having something missing. The same was the case for the 1998 film, which was being accused of being ‘too Hollywood’. Thankfully for Spielberg, he has been around the block a couple of times and knows how to handle criticism.

World War II was Too Hollywood?

Hollywood has a reputation for adding drama...

Steven Spielberg created one hell of a revenge movie in 2005’s Munich, which was based on George Jonas’ book Vengeance. The film (and the book) was a fictionalized version of the real-life assassinations that followed the killing of Israeli athletes in the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. It was one of Spielberg’s most controversial films as Mossad condemned the portrayal of their assassins in the film.

Steven Spielberg (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)

The Jaws director is unapologetic about the criticism that his film faced. He shared that he wanted the conversation to take place surrounding the themes of the film. Interestingly, it was one of the lowest-grossing Spielberg films in the United States.

Steven Spielberg Wanted To Start A Conversation With His Movie Munich

Eric Bana in a still from Munich | Amblin Entertainment

Steven Spielberg gave himself only three months to make his historical drama film, Munich. When he...

New York, NY – The Paul Taylor Dance Company is set to return to The Joyce Theater with a special presentation titled “Extreme Taylor,” showcasing seven of Paul Taylor’s iconic works from June 25 through June 30, 2024. This engagement celebrates Taylor’s extraordinary range and his unique observations of the human condition, spanning two and a half decades of innovative choreography.

A Celebrated Legacy

“Extreme Taylor” will feature two alternating programs, highlighting Taylor’s masterful creativity from 1964 to 1988. The performances include:

Duet (1964) Post Meridian (1965) Private Domain (1969) Big Bertha (1970) Runes (1975) Airs (1978) Brandenburgs (1988) An Invitation to Experience “Extreme Taylor”

Michael Novak, Artistic Director of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, shared his excitement about the upcoming performances, stating, “Extreme Taylor will give audiences a window into Paul Taylor’s radical, mesmerizing, and deeply felt takes on romance, evil, joy, and sensuality. When Paul choreographed a dance to celebrate beauty, the result was astounding in its purity,...

Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.

We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.

And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.

It’s a good time to be MrBeast. The star of YouTube’s most-watched videos is still flying high even after he announced a step back from his management team at Night. Brands are doing whatever it takes to work with the creator of YouTube’s most spectacular videos, and Donaldson is harnessing those sponsorships to create bigger, more impressive pieces of work. That cycle continued this week,...

Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19 will end after season 7, impacting the fates of key crossover characters like Ben Warren. Ben, introduced in Grey's Anatomy season 6, could retire or face a tragic end in the final season of Station 19. The intertwined stories of Ben and Bailey, a beloved Grey's Anatomy couple, will have a lasting impact on both shows.

After 7 seasons, Station 19 will air its final episode on May 16, 2024, leaving many viewers of the Grey's Anatomy spinoff to wonder about the ultimate fates of several key crossover characters. Created by Stacy McKee, the action-drama premiered in 2018, becoming the second Grey's Anatomy spinoff to hit the small screen. Instead of centering on Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, the show focuses on the lives of those who work at Seattle Fire Station 19. While Andrea "Andy" Herrera (Jaina Lee Ortiz) led Station 19's first outing, the spinoff immediately incorporated existing Grey's Anatomy characters into its story.

There was a time before “It’s not TV, It’s HBO”. A time when HBO was a synonym for boxing matches, sports, and films with a lot of female nudity. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, the Home Box Office network was looking to boost its subscription numbers and did so by looking to entail the male audience with sports, violence, and sex.

Those erotic films showed the channel that there was a line to separate themselves from the other cable channels by doing their own scripted TV series. Where to begin? From the start of Hollywood, book adaptations have been one of their primary ways to make movies, as back then, books were the primordial IP, and literary detective adaptations have never stopped working. That’s why, in 1983, HBO started producing its own dramas, and their first try was with a literary detective.

HBO Already Had a Philip...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and our hearts are aflutter thinking about the most romantic couplings on our favorite shows.

More specifically, we're reminiscing about some of TV's greatest LGBTQ+ relationships. These couples don't just give us butterflies -- they also provide much-needed representation to a group that doesn't get to see themselves in characters very often.

These couples, fictional though they may be, are the definition of relationship goals.

As any TV fan knows, a good on-screen relationship needs several factors to work. The actors have to have chemistry, the characters have to have chemistry, and their relationship has to make sense in the context of the plot.

Sometimes, especially with LGBTQ+ pairings, it can feel like the writers just throw people together for the sake of a subplot, but those couples don't tend to resonate with audiences.

One example of this is Alex and Piper from Orange is the New Black.

Howard Stern has been one of the most controversial – and revered – figures in the history of modern media. With a passion for the field as a child, Stern’s climb to the top of the radio world truly began in the ‘80s. And he did it off of his unique, button-pressing, FCC-clashing brand and humor: the boobs, the prank calls, the Wack Pack, all of it all made Howard Stern one of the most recognizable figures in all of media. And so as his markets grew and his written word topped the charts – but long before his first $500 million contract with Sirius – it was time for Stern to enter the movie business…with something a little more commercially viable than Butt Bongo Fiesta.

So how did the guy who mocked his wife’s miscarriage on the air and flipped the bird to nearly every boss he’s ever had...

Milly Alcock's role as Supergirl in the Dcu could break the trend of Game of Thrones actors starring in superhero flops. Alcock's experience as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon shows she can portray a powerful character like Supergirl. The off-the-wall premise of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and James Gunn's involvement bring excitement to the Dcu and may end the Game of Thrones curse.

Milly Alcock from the Game of Thrones franchise has been cast in the Dcu as the eponymous star of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and her arrival could break a frustrating trend. Alcock is the latest actor confirmed to be starring in the Dcu, and joins David Corenswet as one of its most prominent figures with reports suggesting she may even appear alongside the Superman actor in Superman: Legacy. As lesser-known actors, the roles could be career-defining depending on how successful the Dcu becomes.

"The Holdovers" is a critically acclaimed film that has gained popularity since its release, even earning Oscar nominations. Paul Giamatti delivers a standout performance as the strict classics professor, Paul Hunham. Dominic Sessa makes his film debut as Angus Tully, a troubled student who forms an unlikely bond with Hunham and Mary Lamb, played by Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

The Holdovers is one of the most talked about movies of 2023, and here is a full cast and character guide for the hit film. Upon The Holdovers 2023 release, the film was a massive critical success, with its warmth, humor, and heart earning it the label of an instant Christmas classic. The Holdovers has only gotten more popular since its release, with the film even scoring several nominations at the Oscars. The Holdovers has a powerhouse cast filled with some immensely talented actors, and here is each one and what character they play in the film.

The action scenes in war movies are essential for satisfying audiences and can make or break the overall experience, regardless of the accuracy of the story. Saving Private Ryan stands out for its highly realistic action sequences, especially the jarring and gory depiction of the D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy. Other movies like Zero Dark Thirty, All Quiet on the Western Front, Hacksaw Ridge, and Lone Survivor also excel in crafting highly realistic and accurate action scenes that capture the harsh reality of war.

Not every war movie has realistic action scenes, some movies in the genre stand out for doing an excellent job of crafting highly realistic action sequences. War movies vary in terms of their commitment to creating the most realistic portrayal of war possible, and some movies that tell highly fictionalized stories can still have realistic action scenes. The reverse is also true, with many...

Britney Spears is opening up about her very brief marriage to Jason Alexander.

If you forgot, in 2004 the 41-year-old “Private Show” pop star married her childhood friend while they were in Las Vegas. The marriage was annulled after only 55 hours.

In her forthcoming memoir The Woman in Me, Britney spilled some details about the nuptials, including why she got married. She also revealed something major that she learned in the aftermath.

Read more about Britney Spears’ wedding to Jason Alexander…

In an excerpt of the book obtained by Time, Britney said that she and Jason were both “s-itfaced” when they made the decision to walk down the aisle.

“I don’t even remember that night at all, but from what I’ve pieced together, he and I lounged around the hotel room and stayed up late watching movies — Mona Lisa Smile and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre — then had the brilliant...

Plenty of haunted, Halloween and holiday options will crop up on Netflix in the month of October. The harvest doesn’t seem too lean despite the almost five-month writers strike that viewers are sure to feel next year, but at least the WGA and AMPTP have reached a deal, and hopefully, SAG-AFTRA is not too far behind. Luckily, Halloween and fall have a classic canon of films and TV shows that stretches back decades, and some of those staple watches will be available through Netflix throughout the month.

Movies include “Casper,” “Scarface” and the first two “The Amazing Spider-Man” films. New arrivals worth the wait include Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” starring Zendaya and Timotheé Chalamet among other heavy hitters, “Fair Play” with Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich and David Yates’ “Pain Hustlers” starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans. Mike Flanagan’s “Fall of the House of Usher” is sure to...

With the chillier fall months slowly creeping in, Netflix is more than ready for curl-up-and-binge-something season. This month, the streamer will debut some of its most highly anticipated projects of the fall season, including the latest Mike Flanagan horror series “The Fall of the House of Usher,” which will premiere just in time for your Halloween binge watching. Netflix will also bring several other horror films and series to its platform for at least the month, including “It Follows,” “Deliver Us from Evil,” and the new Spanish nun horror film “Sister Death.”

For the less horror-minded, in addition to dozens of Netflix Original films, series, comedy specials, family programs, and documentaries, such as the four-part documentary series “Beckham,” you’ll soon be able to stream a large collection of library additions that includes the recent blockbuster “Dune,” “Gladiator,” and more.

Check out The Streamable’s picks for the best of...

Bethenny Frankel isn’t impressed with Taylor Swift.

After the pop star made headlines cheering on rumoured boyfriend Travis Kelce at Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs game, the former “Real Housewives” star is calling her out.

Read More: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: A Timeline Of Their Rumoured Romance

Beginning her TikTok video, Frankel admitted, “I’m not a Taylor Swift fan,” but explained, “I don’t mean that in a negative way,” adding she has “tremendous respect for how hard she works.”

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Massive Mariah fan also…. Different strokes… #taylorswift #independence

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“I did notice that at the game, she was really, really over the top as a fan, and chumming with the mom,” Frankel said.

“It felt like the Chia Pet of relationships,” she continued. “Like, just add water. Like, they were together for 10 years. Like, she’s a full football wife.”

Acknowledging that people will...

Italian producer and Lido habitué Mario Gianani is at the Venice Film Festival this year with Saverio Costanzo’s drama Finally Dawn which world premieres in Competition on Friday.

The head of Fremantle-owned film and TV production company Wildside has worked with Costanzo for two decades, producing all his work, from feature directorial debut Private to his more recent series In Treatment and the HBO hit My Brilliant Friend.

They are back together for a new period piece set against the backdrop of the 1950s heydays of Rome’s Cinecittà studios.

Italian newcomer Rebecca Antonaci plays a young extra on a swords and sandals production who is swept up by its stars and taken on a memorable, life-changing night across Rome’s high society hotspots.

Antonaci is joined in the cast by Lily James as a capricious, magnetic and self-obsessed acting diva, Willem Dafoe, as a U.S. expat Rome art gallerist,...

Grey's Anatomy is known for killing off beloved characters, and an episode in season 19 made the fate of Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh) uncertain. Addison is a fan-favorite character, though she did not always start out that way. When Addison is first introduced in Grey's Anatomy season 1, episode 9 "Who's Zoomin' Who?", she is positioned as a villain who gets in the way of the relationship between Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey). But Addison eventually shows layers and complexity and became such a popular character that she even left Grey's Anatomy to star in her own spinoff, Private Practice, which lasted for six seasons.

A renowned neonatal surgeon, Addison Montgomery is one of the most skilled doctors on Grey's Anatomy. Addison has a strong moral code and will break protocol if she feels it is best for her patients. She is also passionate about women's rights, and in...

Matt Damon may have been the perfect casting choice for playing the titular character in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, but he did not align too well with the director's initial casting plans for the war movie, especially after his Good Will Hunting fame. Often touted as the best war movie of all time, Saving Private Ryan was immensely successful, both critically and commercially, after its release in 1998. Owing to Steven Spielberg's directorial forte, Saving Private Ryan even won many accolades, including at the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Awards.

While Saving Private Ryan's realistic depiction of war and poignant storyline contributed to its success, its acclaim can also be attributed to the strength of its cast. Before the war movie's filming, Steven Spielberg put a lot of effort and thought into its casting process. From Mel Gibson to Edward Norton, he considered a myriad of actors for...

Italian producer Luciano Sovena, who was instrumental to bringing early works by several of Italy’s now-prominent auteurs such as Alice Rohrwacher, Luciano Frammartino, and Saverio Costanzo, to the big screen, has died. He was 73.

News of Sovena’s sudden death was announced on Sunday by the Rome and Lazio Film Commission Foundation, of which he was president. The cause of death was not disclosed.

The foundation paid tribute to Sovena as “A great and generous professional; a friend of Italian cinema,” in a statement. It went on to note that he was “Ironic, ‘simpatico’ and open to everyone.”

Prior to heading Rome’s film commission – which runs Italy’s top regional film fund – Sovena was for a long stretch managing director of Italy’s state film entity Istituto Luce.

In both of these roles, “He had become a reference point for the world that he loved: the world of...

Skydance Television announced an exclusive, first-look deal with world’s best-selling author James Patterson to develop a slate of premium series based on his top selling book series “Women’s Murder Club” and “Michael Bennett” Tuesday morning.

The “Womans Murder Club” series watches a group of women with different jobs investigate crimes and team up to solve murders. “The “Michael Bennett” series follows an NYPD detective who solves crimes while simultaneously raising 10 adopted children.

Other projects include adapting the internationally acclaimed book series “Private” and the soon-to-be published books “Jane Smith” and “Holmes, Miss Marple and “Poe.” “Private” follows an elite private investigation agency run by Jack Morgan, a former CIA agent. The unpublished “Jane Smith” tells the story of defense attorney and Pi Jane who receives devastating news that her life has a clock right before she takes on a big homicide trial. Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and August Poe...

James Patterson has inked an exclusive first-look deal with Skydance Television, which is in production on an adaptation of his Alex Cross series starring Aldis Hodge.

As part of the deal, Patterson will develop a slate of series based on his top-selling book series Women’s Murder Club and Michael Bennett, along with the internationally acclaimed book series Private and the soon-to-be published books Jane Smith and Holmes, Miss Marple and Poe.

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“In speaking with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and the team, it quickly became clear Skydance is only interested in making quality entertainment with top talent,” said Patterson. “This kind of partnership...

Best-selling author James Patterson has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Skydance Television.

Under the terms of the deal, Patterson will develop television adaptations of his best selling book series “Women’s Murder Club” and Michael Bennett books, as well as book series “Private” and the soon-to-be published books “Jane Smith” and “Holmes, Miss Marple and Poe.”

“In speaking with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and the team, it quickly became clear Skydance is only interested in making quality entertainment with top talent,” said Patterson. “This kind of partnership is exactly what we have been seeking for James Patterson Entertainment, as we continue to grow our brand across every area of the business.”

News of the deal comes as Skydance TV is currently working on “Cross,” a series adaptation of Patterson’s Alex Cross novels, with Aldis Hodge set to star as the iconic character. The series is also being produced by...

James Patterson is moving his TV deal.

The author has signed an exclusive first-look pact with Skydance Television, under which he’ll adapt a number of books for the studio including Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Private and the upcoming Jane Smith and Holmes, Miss Marple and Poe.

Patterson had been based at Entertainment One since 2020, and before that had a long history with CBS Studios. Patterson’s new pact extends his relationship with Skydance TV, for whom he’s already adapting Cross as an Amazon/Freevee series.

“James Patterson is one of the most successful authors in publishing of all time,” said Matt Thunell, Skydance Television president. “He is a master of his craft, who transcends genres and crosses borders with every story he writes. The Skydance team is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring his remarkable library to television screens all around the world. And we could...

Live By Night

Ben Affleck has posted the first photo from the set of "Live By Night", the adaptation of Dennis Lehane's Prohibition-era crime thriller which Affleck is both starring in and directing. The shot includes both Affleck and his cinematographer Robert Richardson in between takes conversing. The film itself is slated for release in 2017. [Source: Twitter]

The Serpent

Ciro Guerra ("Embrace Of The Serpent") has signed to make his English-language directing debut on the dystopian adventure "The Detainee" for Thunder Road Pictures and Film House Germany.

An adaptation of Peter Liney's trilogy by scribe Grant Myers ("The Maze Runner"), the story is set on an island from which there's no escape. Christian Angermayer and Basil Iwanyk will produce. [Source: Deadline]

The Ruins

Fox Searchlight and Joe Wright's Shoebox Films are teaming to develop the India-set supernatural thriller "The Ruins" with Jon Croker ("Desert Dancer," "The Woman In Black 2:...

Previously on Glee, Blaine Warbler found himself in possession of some confusing feelings about his crime-fighting sidekick, a conundrum experienced by many a man in cape and cowl over the spandexed years. Tina, too, got her Kinsey Scale all mixed up, and made a play for a gay. Kurt's first day at Nyada prompted him to hop into a time machine — Destination: McKinley High, May 19, 2009 — and pull his self out of the dumpster and twirl his self around and give his self a hug and a dozen high fives and an It Gets Better pep talk of epic proportions. Rachel sang real pretty and did whatever codependency thing. And Santana and Quinn existed in an alternate reality where the sun always shines and the birds always sing and the clouds are made of marshmallows and always they are loved and sometimes they love each other. (Lesbian fandom. Lesbian fandom is where they existed.

Poor Elena. After an entire season based upon everyone wanting to save her from just about everything you could imagine (and everyone showing up with the short end of the stick), the chick could really use a friend. Help is on the way!

The Nine Lives of Chloe King alum Grace Phipps has been cast on The CW series as April, a natural beauty with a bit of an edge, TVGuide.com has learned. April has some history with both Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), but Elena will try to protect her from the supernatural secrets of Mystic Falls.

Season Three revealed the history of Klaus and The Original Family, as well as the surprising friendship Klaus and his sister, Rebekah, shared with Stefan decades earlier — until Klaus compelled Stefan to forget they’d ever met. In the present day, Klaus’ return led to Stefan’s descent...

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"The Vampire Diaries"

Based on the best-selling book series, "The Vampire Diaries" is the story of two vampire brothers, obsessed with the same gorgeous girl, who are battling to control the fate of an entire town. In Season One, Stefan and Damon Salvatore returned to their hometown of Mystic Falls, Virginia, for very different reasons. Stefan was determined to get to know Elena Gilbert, who bears a striking resemblance to Katherine Pierce, the beautiful but ruthless vampire the brothers knew and loved — in 1864. Damon, on the other hand, was intent on releasing Katherine from the tomb where he believed she was trapped by a witch’s spell all those years ago.

And we have clips! We tip our fedoras to The CW, the network with the highest our-kind-of-primetime-show count, second only to Syfy. Well done, The CW! And though they canceled one of our shows – sorry, The Secret Circle fans – they’ve brought in two more: The Arrow and Beauty and the Beast.

These new shows surround or maybe even caused a shift in scheduling for fall 2012. Supernatural fans especially, take note. The CW would like to take over our TVs on Wednesday, with DC Comics-based we’ve-been-waiting-so-long-for-this Arrow at 8/7c, followed by Supernatural at 9/8c. What a great pairing! And Not on a Friday, hooray! The CW, you are now granted our TVs on Wednesday nights.

Thursday nights will bring a return of the beloved The Vampire Diaries at 8/7c, paired with newbie Beauty and the Beast at 9/8c. Yes, yes, this also works for us, thank you! The...

We already knew The CW is renewing "The Vampire Diaries" and "Supernatural" and adding "Cult" and "Beauty and the Beast" to its lineup, and now the announcement has come as to what nights we'll be able to see them on. Read on for details, some photos, and even a clip!

The network is moving this year’s People’s Choice Award-winner for Best Network Drama, "Supernatural", to Wednesday nights at 9:00-10:00 p.m. Its lead-in will be new series "Arrow", starring Stephen Amell as the popular DC Comics character.

On Thursday nights The CW’s bloody-good drama "The Vampire Diaries" is back for more heart-stopping thrills and romance, followed by new series "Beauty And The Beast", starring Kristin Kreuk as a homicide detective and Jay Ryan as a doctor with a dark side… a really dark side.

New drama "Cult", starring Matt Davis as a journalist looking for his brother,...

The CW Network has renewed station standout The Vampire Diaries, along with fan-favorites Supernatural and 90210; all three series will return for the 2012-2013 season. The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, returns for its fourth season. The long-running Supernatural, starring Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles and Jim Beaver will kick-off its eighth season, while Beverly Hills socialites Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds and AnnaLynne McCord return for the fifth season of 90210. Hit the jump to read the press release. May 3, 2012 (Burbank, California) ─ The CW Network has given early pickups to the network’s top-rated show, The Vampire Diaries, fan favorite Supernatural, and the world’s most-famous zip code, 90210, with all three series to return for the 2012-2013 season. The Vampire Diaries will return for a fourth season of bloody good drama this fall, Supernatural will mark its eighth season with the monster-hunting Winchester brothers on The CW, and...

The CW has announced the renewal of Supernatural for an eighth season and The Vampire Diaries for a fourth season. Continue reading for the official press release:

“The CW Announces Early Pickups For “The Vampire Diaries,” “Supernatural” And “90210″

May 3, 2012 (Burbank, California) – The CW Network has given early pickups to the network’s top-rated show, The Vampire Diaries, fan favorite Supernatural, and the world’s most-famous zip code, 90210, with all three series to return for the 2012-2013 season.

The Vampire Diaries will return for a fourth season of bloody good drama this fall, Supernatural will mark its eighth season with the monster-hunting Winchester brothers on The CW, and on 90210, the gang from West Beverly will return for season five.

Based on the series of books by L. J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is from Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios...

And about time, too! We had a pretty good indication that Supernatural would be renewed for an eighth(!) season when they announced last month that new showrunner Jeremy Carver would be taking over those duties from Sera Gamble, who has chosen to concentrate on other projects. Still, we kept waiting, and waiting…

Similarly, The Vampire Diaries has consistently scored well in the ratings for The CW, so again we were fairly confident, but still we were waiting to hear confirmation of a fourth season. Today is the day!

According to TVLine, the confirmation is an especially a good thing as Supernatural is set to end the current season with a giant cliffhanger. Which should also come as no surprise. And we have hope that something else good may come with that renewal, as Misha Collins has reportedly advised that he’d love to come back next season… Yes Please.

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