Casey Affleck’s Gothic Mystery ‘Company’ to Star Nick Nolte, Adelaide Clemens, Ben Mendelsohn and Scoot McNairy (EXCLUSIVE)
Casey Affleck has directed his third feature and first since 2019’s “Light of My Life.”
“Company,” which wrapped earlier this year in Whistler, Canada, is a gothic mystery starring Nick Nolte (“Cape Fear,” “Die My Love”), Adelaide Clemens (“The Great Gatsby”), Ben Mendelsohn (“The Dark Knight Rises,” “The King”), Scoot McNairy (“A Complete Unknown,” “Speak No Evil”), Emily Alyn Lind (“We Were Liars,” “Speed-the-Plow”) and Caylee Cowan (“Sunrise in Heaven”).
Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden for Inappropriate Sketch: ‘I Truly Regret It’
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Alexander rubbed a cellphone on Stodden’s breasts in a Funny or Die sketch when she was 17
Seinfeld star Jason Alexander has apologized to reality TV star Courtney Stodden for his participation in an inappropriate comedy sketch which was filmed when she was a minor, saying he “truly regret[s]” his actions.
God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — Here's What Game Every PlayStation Studio is Making
We’re over halfway through 2026 already, which means it’s time to check in on all of Sony’s PlayStation Studios to see what they’re making and what games are coming to your PS5 in the months and years to come. While the console has received many great third-party releases so far this year, such as Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light, and Crimson Desert, only one first-party game has made its way into our hands: Housemarque’s latest shooter, Saros. It’s hard to ignore the biggest PlayStation news of the year so far, though: the decision to end the production of discs from January 2028, which leaves a big question mark over whether we’ll ever get physical editions of some of the games we’re about to talk about here.
Kevin Feige Says Marvel Has Movies Planned 'All the Way Up to 2042,' Including a Major X-Men Push and Live-Action Miles Morales
Marvel has mapped out its movie plans up to 2042, studio boss Kevin Feige has said, hinting at a "streamlined, simplified" universe post-Avengers: Secret Wars, a big push for the new X-Men, and plans to eventually unveil a live-action Miles Morales.
‘Harry Potter’ Back to Hogwarts 2026 Celebrations Feature ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ 25th Anniversary Rerelease, New Glimpses of HBO Series
Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its 2026 “Back to Hogwarts” program, a global celebration marking the 25th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” with a weeklong theatrical re-release, live fan events across four global regions and new glimpses of the upcoming HBO Original series.
Spider-Man Producer Hopes Tom Holland Sticks Around in His Role 'Forever' — Even Though He's Already Discussed Handing Over the Marvel Character to a Younger Star
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: Jul 22, 2026 11:35am UTC
Veteran Spider-Man producer Amy Pascal has said she hopes Tom Holland will play the role "forever" — despite the actor having already discussed handing over the part to a younger star.
BAFTA Tweaks Film Awards Rules, Expands Outstanding British Film Longlist and Updates AI Guidance
The British Academy has unveiled new changes to its film awards eligibility and voting rules going into the 2027 awards, which are small tweaks compared to the substantial edits recently made by AMPAS for the Oscars.
Starfield Modder is Trying to Make The Game's Spaceship Take-Offs as Seamless as Possible, But Admits Landings 'Probably Won't Ever Happen'
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: Jul 22, 2026 10:22am UTC
A talented Starfield modder is working to improve one of the game's most disappointing features — its disjointed spaceship take-off and flight sequence.
LISTEN: ‘Scary Movie’ Gets a Second Wind in PVOD With Extended Director’s Cut
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “Scary Movie” director Michael Tiddes explains how he came to be trusted with the revival of Shawn and Marlon Wayans’ beloved horror comedy franchise. And Tiddes details the extras in the extended director’s cut of the Paramount and Miramax film that bowed today on PVOD platforms.
France’s Elsa Zylberstein Draws on Viral Lockdown Sketches for Directorial Debut ‘My Best Life’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Elsa Zylberstein, one of France’s most popular actors, is set to make her directorial debut with “My Best Life.” The film is a comedy-drama inspired by “Mytho du soir,” the viral series of sketches she posted on social media while on lockdown during the pandemic.