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EntertainmentVariety‘Heist 88’ Review: Courtney B. Vance Rounds Up a Crew for an Extremely Unimpressive Bank Robbery
Bank robbers tend to be fairly easy to root for in movies. After all, it’s not the audience’s money getting pocketed onscreen. They typically don’t want to kill anybody, and their schemes tend to be pretty spectacular. “Heist 88,” a new Showtime release inspired by a real-life Chicago robbery from the year 1988, doesn’t trust …
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EntertainmentThe Wrap‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Review: Brie Larson, Science and Cooking Mix Well in Apple Limited Series
The Oscar-winning actress leads the adaptation of Bonnie Garmus' bestselling novel The post ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Review: Brie Larson, Science and Cooking Mix Well in Apple Limited Series appeared first on TheWrap.
BusinessVarietyDisney’s International Lead Legal Counsel Peter Wiley Steps Down After 27 Years (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney EMEA’s longtime leading legal counsel Peter Wiley has stepped down after 27 years. Wiley has been chief international counsel and chief regional counsel for EMEA, based in London, U.K., since 2005. In his role he led Disney EMEA’s function across international, including overseeing all legal and regulatory matters impacting the company across EMEA. He …
EntertainmentVariety‘My Neighbor Totoro’ London Stage Adaptation Unveils Company for Second Run: ‘This Show Has Completely Changed Our Lives’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The full company for the second run of “My Neighbor Totoro,” a stage adaptation of Miyazaki Hayao‘s beloved 1988 Studio Ghibli film, has been unveiled. The production is a collaboration between multi-award-winning composer Joe Hisaishi, who executive produces, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Improbable and Nippon TV. It will reopen at London’s Barbican arts complex this fall. Hisaishi was the …
BusinessVarietySan Sebastian High-Tech Startup Challenge Wins: Witscript and Hyperate.io Now Vie for Up to $530,000 in Incubation
Witscript and Hyperrate.io took home the prizes at San Sebastian’s 5th Zinemaldia Startup Challenge on Thursday afternoon. Each received €10,000 ($10,600) and access to incubation to nurture their fledgling companies, with the potential to vie for €500,000 ($530,000) in funding. Speaking with Variety following her win, Hendrikje Wagner CEO of Hyperate.io was delighted with the validation: “Other people …
CelebrityVariety‘The Golden Bachelor’ Star Gerry Turner Surprises Retirement Home Residents for Premiere Screening (EXCLUSIVE)
For the residents of The Village at Sherman Oaks, a boutique senior living community 15 miles north of Los Angeles, they thought Thursday night would be a fun, group viewing of “The Golden Bachelor” in the screening room. Around 25 residents lined up to get a front row seat in the theater, which was decorated …
PoliticsThe WrapChris Hayes Predicts Failure for Trump’s GOP Rivals: ‘You Cannot Beat Something With Nothing’ (Video)
The MSNBC host weighs in after a heavily derided second Republican primary debate The post Chris Hayes Predicts Failure for Trump’s GOP Rivals: ‘You Cannot Beat Something With Nothing’ (Video) appeared first on TheWrap.
EntertainmentVarietyFeid Conquers His Fears With the Drop of New ‘MOR, No Le Temas a La Oscuridad’ Album
Breakthrough Latin artist Feid is keeping a firm grip on the spotlight with the release of his new album “MOR, No Le Temas A La Oscuridad’ (MOR, Don’t Fear The Darkness).” The 15-song record arrived Friday via Universal Music Latino and features the previously-released “Niña Bonita” with Sean Paul, the Hot 100-charting “Classy 101” with …
CelebrityThe Wrap‘Harry Potter’ Fans Honor Michael Gambon With Raised Wands Outside Hogwarts Castle in Orlando (Video)
The award-winning Irish actor who played Dumbledore in 6 films died Thursday The post ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Honor Michael Gambon With Raised Wands Outside Hogwarts Castle in Orlando (Video) appeared first on TheWrap.
CelebrityThe WrapCardi B Visits ‘Hot Ones’ and Reveals She Is ‘Obsessed With War,’ Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (Video)
The "Bongos" rapper told host Sean Evans, "I saw the room where Churchill and FDR was talking about the nuke. That is crazy to me! Like, I’m really here!" The post Cardi B Visits ‘Hot Ones’ and Reveals She Is ‘Obsessed With War,’ Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (Video) appeared first on TheWrap.
EntertainmentVarietyRemembering David McCallum, From His Earliest Days as a British Actor of ‘Rising Reputation’ Through 20 Years on ‘NCIS’
1957 was a big year for David McCallum, the respected Glasgow-born actor known for “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” “The Great Escape” and his 20-year run on “NCIS” as quirky pathologist Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard. The actor, who died Sept. 25 at the age of 90, logged six mentions in Variety that year, starting with a …
CelebrityVariety‘Melissa Etheridge: My Window’ Review: A Broadway Memoir, Confession and Concert That’s Worthy of Applause
Before Melissa Etheridge became a stadium rock star, she spent four years playing lesbian bars in and around LA. That atmosphere—a small, rowdy roomful of happy drunken ladies—changed the way she wrote music and performed. Etheridge loved the intimacy of those late nights—being up close and personal with an audience—and it’s clear from her new …
BusinessVarietySAG-AFTRA, Video Game Producers End Contract Talks; Sides Vow to Make ‘Final Efforts to Reach a Deal’
SAG-AFTRA has ended its scheduled negotiations with video game producers for a new Interactive Media contract without reaching an agreement. The union has a strike authorization vote in its back pocket, but a joint statement from SAG-AFTRA and the game producers issued late Thursday signaled the sides are still hoping to avoid a second major …
EntertainmentThe WrapBlake Shelton Puzzled by Social Country Star Award at People’s Choice Country Awards: ‘I Don’t Even Know What This Means’
"If the fans want me to have it, I'm damn well going to put it on my mantle," the music legend says The post Blake Shelton Puzzled by Social Country Star Award at People’s Choice Country Awards: ‘I Don’t Even Know What This Means’ appeared first on TheWrap.
EntertainmentThe Wrap‘The Janes’ Named Top Documentary at News & Doc Emmys
Other winners include "Retrograde," "In Her Hands," "Good Night Oppy" and "Escape From Kabul" The post ‘The Janes’ Named Top Documentary at News & Doc Emmys appeared first on TheWrap.
EntertainmentThe WrapSAG-AFTRA and Video Game Companies Conclude Scheduled Negotiations With No Deal
Current contract extended as groups prepare for "final efforts" to reach a new agreement The post SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Companies Conclude Scheduled Negotiations With No Deal appeared first on TheWrap.
SportThe Wrap‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Says He Could Have Stayed Another 2 Hours on Night 1: ‘I Was Loving It’ (Video)
"From 9 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. the next morning, I had energy," the leading man tells TheWrap The post ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Says He Could Have Stayed Another 2 Hours on Night 1: ‘I Was Loving It’ (Video) appeared first on TheWrap.
EntertainmentThe WrapAnd ‘The Golden Bachelor’ First Impression Rose Goes to…
Gerry Turner embarks on his journey of love Thursday on the ABC spin-off series The post And ‘The Golden Bachelor’ First Impression Rose Goes to… appeared first on TheWrap.
NewsThe WrapJury Finds Gareth Pursehouse Guilty in Murder of Drew Carey’s Ex-Fiancée Dr. Amie Harwick
The family and sex therapist was killed in February 2020 The post Jury Finds Gareth Pursehouse Guilty in Murder of Drew Carey’s Ex-Fiancée Dr. Amie Harwick appeared first on TheWrap.
EntertainmentThe Wrap‘Gen V’ Cast and Character Guide: Will Any ‘The Boys’ Stars Make Appearances?
The spinoff welcomes fans to Godolkin University School of Crimefighting The post ‘Gen V’ Cast and Character Guide: Will Any ‘The Boys’ Stars Make Appearances? appeared first on TheWrap.
CelebrityThe WrapSofia Coppola Says Kirsten Dunst Gave Her the Idea to Cast Cailee Spaeny in ‘Priscilla’
The filmmaker's longtime muse passes the torch to her "Civil War" costar and "Mare of Easttown" breakout The post Sofia Coppola Says Kirsten Dunst Gave Her the Idea to Cast Cailee Spaeny in ‘Priscilla’ appeared first on TheWrap.
EntertainmentThe WrapPeople’s Choice Country Music Awards 2023: The Complete Winners List
Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen swept the Thursday night ceremony hosted at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House The post People’s Choice Country Music Awards 2023: The Complete Winners List appeared first on TheWrap.
NewsThe WrapOutfest Denies Layoffs Are Tied to Unionization Efforts, Names Zackery Alexzander Stephens Acting Executive Director
"Outfest is decidedly pro-union," the LGBTQ film fest's board of directors say The post Outfest Denies Layoffs Are Tied to Unionization Efforts, Names Zackery Alexzander Stephens Acting Executive Director appeared first on TheWrap.
EntertainmentThe WrapJason Blum Explains ‘Exorcist’ Shift From Friday the 13th: ‘We Bowed Our Head to Taylor Swift’
Blumhouse moved next month's release of the horror film back a week after the pop star's concert film was officially dated The post Jason Blum Explains ‘Exorcist’ Shift From Friday the 13th: ‘We Bowed Our Head to Taylor Swift’ appeared first on TheWrap.
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