Disney's live-action reimagining of its 2016 animated feature faces a stormy path and comes less than two years after the massive launch for 'Moana 2.'

‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening

Although “Moana” led the box office on Friday, the live-action remake didn’t make the domestic splash Disney was probably hoping for. “Moana” made just $18 million on Friday from 3,875 North American theaters. Rival estimates have it grossing $45 million through opening weekend, 

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Makes $18 Million on Opening Day

Thousands of people in Colombia have been “forcibly disappeared”, as the euphemistic expression goes, since conflicts began in the mid-1960s between the Colombian government and various paramilitary and guerilla groups. This reality is well-known, and has been so for a while — an

‘Five Years, Four Months’ Review: Moving Portrait of a Grieving Colombian Mother Demonstrates an Impressive Control of Tension

The series about the conflicts within and between Irish and Italian crime organizations in 1980s New York hails from 'Narcos' and 'Godfather of Harlem' co-creator Chris Brancato.

‘The Westies’ Review: J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver Lead MGM+’s Handsome but Generic Gangster Drama

Jay-Z was almost entirely truthful to the source material for his 25th anniversary Yankee Stadium show on Saturday to celebrate “The Blueprint,” setting guests artists to high wattage but low frequency as he trotted out Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick for a curtailed 90-

Jay-Z Celebrates ‘The Blueprint’ 25th Anniversary With Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick at Yankee Stadium

“Love Island USA” Season 8 contestant Corbin admits his elimination felt “humiliating.” But unlike other recently dumped couples like Jen and Gal, Corbin left feeling hopeful for the future while holding hands with his Casa Amor connection, Parmida. “I see this connection going s

‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Corbin on His ‘Humiliating’ Elimination, the Nickname ‘CorbinGPT’ and His Friendship With Sincere: ‘I Forgive But I Don’t Forget’

Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla and his family have reached an agreement to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, according to people familiar with the details, as reported by Variety‘s sibling sports news outlet Sportico. The deal marks one of the largest valuations ever for 

Tech Investor Vinod Khosla to Acquire the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 Billion

On July 2, the Tony Award winner shared that the cruise was turned away by Turkey.

Patti LuPone’s Gay Cruise Ship Blocked (Again) From Entering Egypt

At 25 noms, is “The Pitt” heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever, is “Hacks” a shoo-in? What happened to “Half Man”? How did “Dancing With the Stars” end its ten-year nomination drought? What can we expect from Emmys host

Emmy Nominations Roundtable: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Dominate, But ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Pluribus’ Are Waiting in the Wings

The July 11 game rounds out the 2026 tournament's quarterfinal matchups.

Argentina vs. Switzerland: Where to Watch the World Cup Quarterfinal Match Online

The first question most Jack White fans are looking to have answered to when it comes to his new album, “Frozen Charlotte”: Is it effectively a “No Name 2.0”? Nearly everyone is hoping for a “yes,” on that one. In his solo career, White spent a few years notably bouncing around, 

Jack White Keeps Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Front Burner in ‘Frozen Charlotte,’ His Heavy and Blazingly Worthy ‘No Name’ Followup: Album Review

The epic starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong'o, Elliot Page and more, arrives in theaters July 17.

Christopher Nolan Addresses ‘The Odyssey’ Backlash, Explains Why Film Uses Modern Dialogue

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains key plot details, including the ending, for “Elle,” now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video. Where most showrunners spend the days before their series’ debut worrying whether audiences will tune in, and whether they’ll ultimately get renewed, “Ell

‘Elle’ Bosses on Lexi Minetree’s Elle Woods Transformation and How the Late James Van Der Beek Rewrote His Character’s Ending

Media mogul and late night host Byron Allen has donated $100,000 to the GoFundMe set up by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells, the 18-year-old who was found dead following his disappearance over the July 4 holiday. Wells’ death has sparked much suspicion and left unanswered questio

Byron Allen Donates $100,000 to Nolan Wells Family’s GoFundMe as Tyler Perry Covers Funeral Costs

“I’m a lover, not a fighter / And I’m really built for speed,” sang Kinks frontman Ray Davies in at least one of the songs that shares a title with Slovakian writer-director Martina Buchelová’s hugely appealing first feature. The first half of that lyric is true of Andrej (Adam K

‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ Review: Freewheeling Slovak Charmer Charts a Sober (but Not Solemn) GenZ Romance

TIS Studios has opened Stage 7, a new 18,300-square-foot soundstage at its Bogotá production complex, increasing its capacity to accommodate large-scale international film and TV productions in Colombia. Standing 40 feet high, the facility is described as Colombia’s largest sound

TIS Studios Expands Bogotá Production Hub With New 18,300-Square-Foot Soundstage (EXCLUSIVE)

At Karlovy Vary Film Festival this week, the 10 participants of Future Frames – the program for young European directors – were joined by Greek director Christos Nikou as their mentor. Variety sat in on their discussion. Nikou, who directed “Apples” and “Fingernails,” started by 

Greek Filmmaker Christos Nikou, the Director of ‘Apples’ and ‘Fingernails,’ on Creating ‘Tender Cinema’

The 38-year-old age singer sold out two nights of her most expansive tour in over a decade, bringing her aughts hits and new pop offerings to a captivated crowd at Inglewood’s Kia Forum.

Hilary Duff Delights With Equal Parts Nostalgia and Evolution on The Lucky Me Tour: “Joyful, Fun and Extremely Rewarding”

Mystery horror feature “Bisikan Desa Gringsing: Whispers of Fatimah” has released its first-look video and locked in a September Indonesian theatrical opening, producers Mandela Pictures and Oceanus Media Global (OMG Studios) have revealed. The story centers on Hesti, a young wom

Indonesian Virtual-Production Horror Feature ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Sets September Release, Unveils First-Look Video (EXCLUSIVE)

Logan Browning had just moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta when she was offered the role of FBI agent Sarah Greer in Harlan Coben’s latest Netflix hit series “I Will Find You.” “Maybe there’s something special in the water in Atlanta, because it all worked out,” Browning tells me 

‘I Will Find You’: Logan Browning on Sam Worthington Teaching Her How to Reload a Gun and the Show’s Wild Action Scenes: ‘I Can Hop Buildings, Didn’t You Know That?’

Dwayne Johnson can finally rejoice. At the premiere of Disney’s live-action “Moana,” the star said that, growing up, he didn’t see himself represented in the media. “‘Indiana Jones’ inspired me. When I was 8 years old watching Harrison Ford, I was like, ‘I want to be that guy,’ b

‘Moana’ Creatives on Working Closely to Honor Polynesian Culture and Traditions, and Why Representation Matters in the Live-Action Film

Aung Phyoe’s “Fruit Gathering” won the Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary Film Festival on Saturday.  Set in contemporary Myanmar, it follows the friendship and connection that forms between two young women working at a textile factory. The film “begins as a lush and meditative portra

Myanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’

Juliette Binoche was honored with the Crystal Globe Award at the closing ceremony, while Jeffrey Wright received the President's Award as the star-studded Czech fest's double anniversary edition wrapped.

Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’

After Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria in a TKO to win the UFC Lightweight Championship belt during UFC Freedom 250 in June, the promotion company travels from Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas for UFC 329 and the return of Conor McGregor in July. For the main event, Irish fighte

UFC 329 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the McGregor vs. Holloway Rematch Online

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers for “The Five-Star Weekend,” now streaming on Peacock. For “The Five-Star Weekend” showrunner Bekah Brunstetter, women’s stories only get richer as they age. “There’s so much change that happens in your 40s and 50s — and I don

‘The Five-Star Weekend’ Creator on Changes From the Book, Jennifer Garner’s Input on the Infidelity Story and Wanting to Do More Seasons With the Same Cast

Telemundo’s World Cup coverage over the past four weeks has set numerous viewership records for NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language network. But two days in particular stand out to Miguel Lorenzo, senior VP of sports content and production for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. The 

World Cup Viewership Propels Telemundo and Peacock, Smashing TV Ratings Records

Barbara Ling, the Oscar-winning production designer of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” who also designed films including “The Doors” and “Michael,” died July 9. She was 73. Ling’s career spanned four decades, during which she worked on Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” and Joel Schumach

Barbara Ling, Production Designer of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ ‘Michael,’ Dies at 73

The knockout round matchup will be held at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 11.

Norway vs. England: Where to Watch the World Cup Quarterfinal Match Online

Peter Van Norden, a frequent character actor in films including “Police Academy 2,” and TV projects including “The Stand,” died Thursday in California, his son Robert confirmed on Instagram. He was 75. Born in New York, Van Norden graduated Colgate University and started out onst

Peter Van Norden, Actor in ‘Police Academy 2’ and ‘The Stand,’ Dies at 75

Alice Halsey stars as the Laura Ingalls in the streamer’s adaptation of the beloved novels.

Meet the 11-Year-Old Actress Leading Netflix’s New Take on ‘Little House on the Prairie’

Acts of kindness are few and far between in the punishing Myanmar textile factory where young San Kyi (Nandar Myat Aung) makes a meager living, hunched over a sewing machine. When new employee Theint (Nandar Myint Lwin) tells a white lie to cover for her after an unauthorized bat

‘Fruit Gathering’ Review: Two Working Women Chase Impossible Dreams and Desires in a Delicate Debut from Myanmar

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the reality star reflects on MomTok's future after months of off-camera drama: "I see no reason why we can't survive past this."

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Miranda Hope Talks Music Debut and Shares a Season 5 Update

Born in Germany, she started out on the CBC in Canada, appeared with Charles Bronson in ‘The Evil That Men Do’ and had a recurring role on ‘Neon Rider.’

Antoinette Bower, ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Twilight Zone’ and ‘Prom Night’ Actress, Dies at 93

The film from Serbian writer-director Miroslav Terzić, exploring peer violence, "urges us to truly hear young people, be there for them and not look away," the jury said.

Karlovy Vary: ‘3 Weeks After’ Wins Europa Cinemas Label Award

The fashions and furnishings of Czechoslovakia in the 1980s — the height of the state’s racist program of suppressing the Roma population through coerced sterilization — are painstakingly evoked in Slovakian filmmaker Ivan Ostrochovský’s “Only Beautiful Things to Look At.” But th

‘Only Beautiful Things to Look At’ Review: A Handsome but Muffled Portrait of State-Sanctioned Cruelty

From the moment we meet luxury nursing-home patient Douglas (Bruce McKenzie), we feel something is up. The knowing sparkle in his baby-blue eyes; his slender gold chain and tufts of chest hair poking out of his medical jammies; his low, measured drawl — is it the voice of a forme

‘Night Nurse’ Review: Two Perverts Join Forces in a Gloriously Deviant Oddity About a Caretaker Drawn Into Her Patient’s Grifting Games

There is a more interesting story lurking within Jan-Eric Mack​’s “A Happy Family” than the one actually being told. At times, the Swiss filmmaker teases the possibility that the conventional narrative shown thus far might break into a bold, daring twist. It’s a promise unfulfill

‘A Happy Family’ Review: Anna Schinz’s Powerful Lead Performance Elevates a Confused Custody Drama

Chilean auteur Valeria Sarmiento and actress and producer Chamila Rodríguez discuss their Karlovy Vary competition film and the silence surrounding abuse in an interview at the Czech festival.

‘Behind the Rain’ Explores Childhood Sexual Abuse in Striking Black and White

Colombia’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) has wrapped its 17th Edition July 10 with an uptick in attendance. The numbers say it all: 2,336 accredited participants and 271 industry activities and 882 one-on-one business meetings connecting selected projects with a host of interna

Colombia’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market Attendance Soars as ‘Narcos’ Star-Led ‘Rookies’ Cleans Up in Project Prizes

Jay-Z did appear to promise far in advance that his “Reasonable Doubt” 30th anniversary show would, in fact, be a celebration of the debut album that he dropped back in June 1996. That didn’t stop him from pulling out all the stops — well, most of them, at least — during the firs

Jay-Z Brings Out Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Nas, Alicia Keys and More for ‘Reasonable Doubt’ 30th Anniversary Show at Yankee Stadium

Her credits also included ‘The Pee-Wee Herman Show,’ ‘Falling Down, ‘The Doors,’ ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and ‘Michael.’

Barbara Ling, Oscar-Winning Production Designer on ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ Dies at 73

In 1997, he received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors, then was named a Disney Legend in 2009.

Don Iwerks, Disney Camera and Projection Pioneer, Dies at 96

The Oregon attorney general’s office has withdrawn its motion to delay the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, according to a filing submitted Friday in the Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Ore. The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, 

Oregon Attorney General Drops Motion to Delay Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Van Norden had an extensive stage career, appearing in various Broadway, off-Broadway and regional productions

Peter Van Norden, ‘Police Academy 2’ Actor, Dies at 75

The reality competition series, which also includes a pickleball coach and jumbotron engineer among its players, premiered July 9 on CBS.

‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Cast Revealed: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Alum, Rocket Scientist, MMA Fighter and More

"I've never seen a more rapid wholesale dismissal of a supposedly foundational jump in technology in my lifetime," the Oscar winner said in a recent interview with The Telegraph.

Christopher Nolan Praises ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms,’ Says Young Audiences Are Rejecting “AI Slop”

Donald Iwerks, son of Mickey Mouse co-creator Ub Iwerks, whose groundbreaking innovations transformed cinematic storytelling and immersive entertainment, died July 9. He was 96. Iwerks spent over six deacdes on projects for The Walt Disney Company, along with his own studio, Iwer

Donald Iwerks, Disney Camera Technician and Co-Founder of Iwerks Entertainment, Dies at 96

“Not today, Satan”… or “Hell yeah, Beelzebub”? A split is taking place in the polarizing realm of devil-rock, as practiced by self-styled “Satanic” duo Twin Temple. On Friday, country singer Charley Crockett took to social media to defend his decision to drop the act from his tou

Jack White Offers Opening Slot to ‘Satanic’ Band Twin Temple — ‘Get in Front of Me, Satan!’ — as Charley Crockett Defends Decision to Dump Them

Baseball team apparel has entered a league of its own thanks to MLB's growing roster of premium brand partners.

Kristin Juszczyk’s Elevated MLB Collab Comes Just in Time for the 2026 All-Star Game

Cineverse and its horror division Bloody Disgusting have acquired U.S. VOD and streaming rights to “Portal to Hell,” the Slamdance and Frightfest debut feature from Woody Bess. A limited theatrical rollout is expected ahead of Cineverse’s digital release this summer. Trey Holland

Cineverse Buys Horror-Comedy ‘Portal to Hell’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Ahead of this weekend's championship finals, we take a look at what keeps pulling stars back to the U.K.'s most glamorous tennis event (spoiler: it's not just the Pimm's).

Strawberries, Cream and A-Listers: Why Every Celebrity Wants to Be Seen at Wimbledon Right Now

Moana and Maui are setting sail once again — this time, in live-action. Releasing in theaters July 10, Disney’s animated musical “Moana” comes back to life with a brand new live-action remake led by Catherine Laga’aia, who stars as the titular character. Similar to the original, 

‘Moana’ Cast Guide: Every Live-Action Character vs. the Original Animation

Earlier this week, Meta unveiled its Muse AI photo and video tools, which allowed users to tag other accounts on Instagram to reference their work, unless the other user opted out.

Meta Pulls Back on Opt-Out AI Function After Hollywood Outrage: “This Feature Missed the Mark”

Randolph Mantooth, known for playing paramedic Johnny Gage on the “Emergency!” TV series in the 1970s, died July 9 in Ventura. He was 80. Mantooth broke out in 1972 when he was cast in “Emergency!,” which introduced the profession of paramedics to the public. He co-starred with K

Randolph Mantooth, Who Played Johnny Gage on ‘Emergency!,’ Dies at 80

There was no need for six degrees of you know what for the crowd catching a late screening of their 'Family Movie' at the Czech film festival, with a special intro from the clan sans Sosie.

Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Son Travis Make Karlovy Vary a Family Affair and Even Break Out Some Czech

“Healthcare, turnarounds and fair wages are all safeguards for workers to ensure that they are given a high quality of life,” the organizing workers said in a statement.

CBS’ ‘Cupertino’ Production Assistants File for Unionization (Exclusive)

Ten years ago, “Pokémon Go” vice president of product Michael Steranka was crying in the shower because the first large-scale event for the hit mobile game was, in his own opinion, a disaster. The Niantic-developed game kept crashing, too many people were trying to play at once a

‘Pokémon Go’ Exec Promises 1,000-Person Times Square Mewtwo Event Is Just the Start of 10th Anniversary: ‘My Personal Goal Is to Create Core Memories’ for All Players

Yes, Caleb McDaniel knows he’s the internet’s boyfriend. Caleb quickly rose to fame on Season 8 of “Love Island USA,” entering the villa with about 10,000 Instagram followers, and now sitting with more than 1 million just one week after leaving the show. “I’m waiting to wake up f

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Contestant Caleb McDaniel on His Relationship With Jaiden, Not Exploring Melanie and His Newfound Fame: ‘I’m Just Now Starting to Realize It’s As Big As It Is’

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‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Makes $18 Million on Opening Day

‘Moana’ Creatives on Working Closely to Honor Polynesian Culture and Traditions, and Why Representation Matters in the Live-Action Film

‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Cast Revealed: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Alum, Rocket Scientist, MMA Fighter and More