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‘Vladimir’ Review: Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall Heat Up Netflix’s Boldly Prickly, Fascinatingly Slippery Deconstruction of Desire Near the end of Netflix’s Vladimir, the lead, played by Rachel Weisz, has an epiphany about the not-quite-love triangle she’s found herself in. Her much younger colleague Vlad (Leo Woodall), she realizes, has been telling himself one thing about their mixed-signals flirtation. Her philandering husband, John (John Slattery), has been telling himself another. Both have only viewed her as a supporting player in their narratives, which they presume will unfold according to their plans.

‘Vladimir’ Review: Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall Heat Up Netflix’s Boldly Prickly, Fascinatingly Slippery Deconstruction of Desire

Canadian Actress Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers Returns Toronto Film Critics Award in Response to Censorship of Pro-Palestine Speech Canadian actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is “disgusted and ashamed” by the Toronto Film Critics Association’s (TFCA) decision to cut a portion of her awards speech, in which she expressed support for Palestine, from Monday’s awards gala.Tailfeathers was being honored at the TFCA Awards Gala in Toronto with the prize for Best Supporting Performance in a Canadian Film, for her role in Melanie Oates’ drama Sweet Angel Baby.

Canadian Actress Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers Returns Toronto Film Critics Award in Response to Censorship of Pro-Palestine Speech

Megan Ellison Is Hiring: Annapurna Mogul Revs Up Movie Ambitions Again (Exclusive) With David Ellison aiming to take over Hollywood, emerging triumphant on Feb. 27 in the $111 billion fight for Warner Bros. Discovery less than a year after merging his studio Skydance with Paramount, chatter in more independent-focused corners of the industry has turned to another Ellison.

With David Ellison aiming to take over Hollywood, emerging triumphant on Feb. 27 in the $111 billion fight for Warner Bros. Discovery less than a year after merging his studio Skydance with Paramount, chatter in more independent-focused corners of the industry has turned to another Ellison.

‘F1’ Actress Callie Cooke Lands Female Lead In Keanu Reeves Sci-Fi Time Loop Action Movie (Exclusive) Callie Cooke, who played the struggling pit stop tire gunner in Brad Pitt’s racing movie F1, has landed the female lead opposite Keanu Reeves in Warner Bros.’ untitled action movie being directed by Tim Miller. Nicholas Duvernay, Steven Waddington, Abraham Popoola, Bobby Holland Hanton and Anastasia Safonov have also joined the call sheet for the feature that began production this week. The water-centric feature, which was titled Shiver when Warners picked it up last fall and is now simply being referred to as the untitled Tim Miller/Keanu Reeves film, is shooting in the Dominican Republic and using massive water tanks for the sea-set sequences before moving to the U.K. Ian Shorr wrote the script for Shiver, which has been described as having shades of Edge of Tomorrow, the Tom Cruise sci-fi movie about a soldier trapped in a time loop during an alien invasion, and The Shallows, the Blake Lively shark survival movie.

‘F1’ Actress Callie Cooke Lands Female Lead In Keanu Reeves Sci-Fi Time Loop Action Movie (Exclusive)

Why Is the Internet Obsessed With Celebrity Clone Conspiracy Theories? The internet coming up with outrageous conspiracy theories is nothing new, but accusing celebrities of being cloned is undoubtedly a whole new level.

The internet coming up with outrageous conspiracy theories is nothing new, but accusing celebrities of being cloned is undoubtedly a whole new level.

‘The Testaments’: Trailer for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel Series Reveals a Coming-of-Age Thriller Coming of age in the universe of The Handmaid’s Tale was always going to be a horror story, and the new trailer for The Testaments reveals just how terrifying things will get for the girls who are growing up in Gilead.

Coming of age in the universe of The Handmaid’s Tale was always going to be a horror story, and the new trailer for The Testaments reveals just how terrifying things will get for the girls who are growing up in Gilead.

Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘Today’ Show Set for First Time Since Mom Nancy’s Disappearance Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today show on Thursday for an emotional set visit. Potentially, she was there to grant her first interview since mom, Nancy, went missing on Feb. 1.

Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today show on Thursday for an emotional set visit. Potentially, she was there to grant her first interview since mom, Nancy, went missing on Feb. 1.

Ben Affleck Quietly Founded a Filmmaker-Focused AI Tech Company. Netflix Just Bought It. Netflix is getting into the AI business with Ben Affleck.

Netflix is getting into the AI business with Ben Affleck.

Paramount’s Warner Bros. Megadeal Could Upend Canada’s Battle For TV Viewers How Canadians view HBO programming — and much else in the future battle for TV eyeballs north of the U.S. border — is up for grabs after Paramount Skydance, owner of Paramount+, won a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, home to HBO Max.

How Canadians view HBO programming — and much else in the future battle for TV eyeballs north of the U.S. border — is up for grabs after Paramount Skydance, owner of Paramount+, won a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, home to HBO Max.

It’s Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan vs. Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton in Netflix’s ‘Beef’ Season 2 Trailer Where’s the Beef (season two teaser trailer)? I’m glad you asked. (Also, it’s at the bottom of this story.)

Where’s the Beef (season two teaser trailer)? I’m glad you asked. (Also, it’s at the bottom of this story.)

Rachel Zegler, Cate Blanchett and Bryan Cranston Land Nominations for U.K.’s Olivier Awards Rachel Zegler, Bryan Cranston, Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett are among the Hollywood stars to have scored Olivier Award nominations.

Rachel Zegler, Bryan Cranston, Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett are among the Hollywood stars to have scored Olivier Award nominations.

‘Matlock’ Actor David Del Rio’s Firing Sparks Legal Battle With CBS Studios Former Matlock actor David Del Rio has initiated legal proceedings against CBS Studios, which fired him after he was accused of sexual assault.

'Matlock' actor David Del Rio has initiated legal proceedings against CBS Studios, which fired him after he was accused of sexual assault.

The Widow and the Firebrand: How Candace Owens Turned a Conservative Succession Into a Crusade Against Erika Kirk Candace Owens has never been subtle. The pundit and podcaster has spun dozens of unfounded conspiracy theories since her rise from communications director at Charlie Kirk’s conservative youth group, Turning Point USA, to become a far-right digital force with a podcast audience of some six million. But this week, with the launch of her multi-part video series Bride of Charlie, Owens has found what may be her most relentlessly destructive and, by the metrics, most popular campaign yet: a serialized takedown of Erika Kirk, the widow of the man who first gave her a national platform.

The Widow and the Firebrand: How Candace Owens Turned a Conservative Succession Into a Crusade Against Erika Kirk

John Leguizamo Joins Scarlett Johansson in New ‘The Exorcist’ Horror Movie for Blumhouse, Universal (Exclusive) John Leguizamo has joined the head-spinning cast of Mike Flanagan’s untitled The Exorcist feature, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment’s new take on the horror classic.

John Leguizamo has joined the head-spinning cast of Mike Flanagan’s untitled The Exorcist feature, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment’s new take on the horror classic.

Trump Bought Netflix Debt Amid Paramount’s Fight for Warner Bros. Paramount may have won the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, but President Donald Trump continues to bet on the financial stability of Netflix.

Donald Trump’s last full-year financial disclosure included a payment from Warner Bros. totaling $333.31.

It was a residual check, for cameos he made in the comedy 'Two Weeks Notice,' and the sitcoms 'Suddenly Susan' and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'

‘Vladimir’ Review: Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall Heat Up Netflix’s Boldly Prickly, Fascinatingly Slippery Deconstruction of Desire Near the end of Netflix’s Vladimir, the lead, played by Rachel Weisz, has an epiphany about the not-quite-love triangle she’s found herself in. Her much younger colleague Vlad (Leo Woodall), she realizes, has been telling himself one thing about their mixed-signals flirtation. Her philandering husband, John (John Slattery), has been telling himself another. Both have only viewed her as a supporting player in their narratives, which they presume will unfold according to their plans.

‘Vladimir’ Review: Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall Heat Up Netflix’s Boldly Prickly, Fascinatingly Slippery Deconstruction of Desire

Canal+’s African Pay-TV Giant MultiChoice Pulls Plug on Streamer Showmax Amid “Unsustainable” Losses African streamer Showmax relaunched in 2024 with a focus on an expanded content lineup, including local originals, Hollywood hits and English soccer, attractive pricing and plans to “change the game” in streaming on the continent.

African streamer Showmax relaunched in 2024 with a focus on an expanded content lineup, including local originals, Hollywood hits and English soccer, attractive pricing and plans to “change the game” in streaming on the continent.

Box Office Preview: Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ to Bound Past Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ In a much-needed win for Pixar’s core mission to provide original storytelling, Hoppers is positioned to deliver the iconic animated studio its biggest opening in nearly a decade for a non-franchise title. Conversely, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s new film, inspired by the 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein, is in danger of being jilted at the altar.

Box Office Preview: Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ to Bound Past Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’

‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Resumes Production, Mary Cosby Not Filming for Now Amid Son’s Death The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City has commenced production on its seventh season after it was paused last week following the devastating news of Mary Coby’s son’s death.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City has commenced production on its seventh season after it was paused last week following the devastating news of Mary Coby’s son’s death.

Canadian Actress Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers Returns Toronto Film Critics Award in Response to Censorship of Pro-Palestine Speech Canadian actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is “disgusted and ashamed” by the Toronto Film Critics Association’s (TFCA) decision to cut a portion of her awards speech, in which she expressed support for Palestine, from Monday’s awards gala.Tailfeathers was being honored at the TFCA Awards Gala in Toronto with the prize for Best Supporting Performance in a Canadian Film, for her role in Melanie Oates’ drama Sweet Angel Baby.

Canadian Actress Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers Returns Toronto Film Critics Award in Response to Censorship of Pro-Palestine Speech

“Seven Together, We Can Do Anything”: Netflix Drops Trailer for BTS Comeback Concert Live Stream “Seven together, we can do anything,” RM, the leader of BTS, says in the voiceover of the first trailer of Netflix’s live stream concert heading to the platform later this month.

“Seven together, we can do anything,” RM, the leader of BTS, says in the voiceover of the first trailer of Netflix’s live stream concert heading to the platform later this month.

Gavin Newsom Compares Israel to “Apartheid State,” Urges U.S. Rethink on Military Support California Governor Gavin Newsom compared Israel to an “apartheid state” and questioned future U.S. military support for the country.

California Governor Gavin Newsom compared Israel to an “apartheid state” and questioned future U.S. military support for the country.

Paramount’s Warner Bros. Megadeal Could Upend Canada’s Battle For TV Viewers How Canadians view HBO programming — and much else in the future battle for TV eyeballs north of the U.S. border — is up for grabs after Paramount Skydance, owner of Paramount+, won a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, home to HBO Max.

How Canadians view HBO programming — and much else in the future battle for TV eyeballs north of the U.S. border — is up for grabs after Paramount Skydance, owner of Paramount+, won a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, home to HBO Max.

‘The Bear’ Set to End With Season 5 at FX and Hulu The Bear is getting ready to serve its final meals.

The Bear is getting ready to serve its final meals.

Berlin Film Festival Boss to Accept New Advisory Board and “Antisemitism Code of Conduct” (Report) Beleaguered Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle is staying on as head of the Berlin Film Festival but will be required to submit to new conditions, including a “code of conduct” with an “antisemitism taboo,” according to reports in the German media.

Beleaguered Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle is staying on as head of the Berlin Film Festival but will be required to submit to new conditions, including a “code of conduct” with an “antisemitism taboo,” according to reports in the German media.

Demi Lovato and Keke Palmer Reflect on Their Inappropriate Age-Gap Relationships as Teens: “I Was Being Exploited” Demi Lovato and Keke Palmer are realizing just how much they have in common as fellow child stars, including some not-too-positive experiences.

Demi Lovato and Keke Palmer are realizing just how much they have in common as fellow child stars, including some not-too-positive experiences.

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis Wanted to Lean Into Horror for Their Adaptation of ‘Scarpetta’ When it comes to the first season of Prime Video’s mystery and crime thriller Scarpetta, showrunner Liz Sarnoff’s adaptation choices — down to the season’s ending — managed to impress the book series’ own author, Patricia Cornwell.

When it comes to the first season of Prime Video’s mystery and crime thriller Scarpetta, showrunner Liz Sarnoff’s adaptation choices — down to the season’s ending — managed to impress the book series’ own author, Patricia Cornwell.

‘The Bride!’ Review: Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale Get Their Freak on in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Bludgeoning Feminist Frankenstein Spin In James Whale’s 1935 gothic horror masterpiece The Bride of Frankenstein, the title character played so indelibly by Elsa Lanchester screams and hisses but otherwise has no dialogue, and yet she has endured as an iconic movie-lore figure for almost a century. (That Marge Simpson electroshock skunk-stripe updo probably helped.) In Maggie Gyllenhaal’s aggressively punky reconsideration of the reanimated monster spouse, she becomes a laborious study guide for a Feminism 101 class, emphatically indicating points on sexual violence, consent, bodily autonomy and female power. She even yells “Me too!” late in the film.

‘The Bride!’ Review: Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale Get Their Freak on in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Bludgeoning Feminist Frankenstein Spin

Oscar Season’s Most Burning Question: Why Not Timothée? For his most visible Q&A during final Oscar voting, live on stage before an audience including Academy members, Timothée Chalamet sat for a taping of the basketball-focused podcast Mind the Game, hosted by NBA legends LeBron James and Steve Nash. For virtually any other nominee this year, the choice would seem out of character, inevitably distracting, ultimately baffling. For the Marty Supreme star, it was a natural culmination of another singular awards run. Chalamet does things his own way.

Oscar Season’s Most Burning Question: Why Not Timothée?

‘Matlock’ Actor David Del Rio’s Firing Sparks Legal Battle With CBS Studios Former Matlock actor David Del Rio has initiated legal proceedings against CBS Studios, which fired him after he was accused of sexual assault.

'Matlock' actor David Del Rio has initiated legal proceedings against CBS Studios, which fired him after he was accused of sexual assault.