Demi Moore Says Hollywood Must ‘Find Ways’ to Work With AI but Is ‘Probably Not’ Doing Enough Regulation: ‘To Fight It Is to Fight’ a ‘Battle We Will Lose’

Demi Moore weighed into the debate surrounding artificial intelligence during the Cannes Film Festival jury press conference on Tuesday, saying that “AI is here” and Hollywood should “find ways in which we can work with it.” Asked by Variety her thoughts on how AI is impacting the movie business and if there should be more […]

Park Chan-wook’s Cannes Jury 2026 Adds Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård and More

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård will sit on Park Chan-wook’s jury at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The jury will be completed by Irish-Ethiopian actress and producer Ruth Negga, Belgian director and screenwriter Laura Wandel, Chinese director and screenwriter Chloé Zhao, Chilean filmmaker Diego Céspedes, IvorianAmerican actor Isaach De Bankolé and Scottish screenwriter […]

Inside Chloé Zhao’s Failed ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot — and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Shockingly Small Screen Time (EXCLUSIVE)

The show is called “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale,” but Buffy Anne Summers is barely in it. Rather than revolving around Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy, the shooting draft for the show’s pilot episode — written by sisters Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, and obtained by Variety — introduces an entirely new set of characters, and, […]

“The uphill battle that we had been fighting since day one”: Sarah Michelle Gellar said one executive played a key role in “Buffy” reboot cancellation

"When your executive is literally proud to tell you that he didn't watch it..."

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Irish town of Killarney celebrates Jessie Buckley’s Oscar win

DUBLIN — Born and raised in southwest Ireland’s County Kerry, Oscar-winner Jessie Buckley’s journey from local productions to the global stage is something her hometown of Killarney has followed with pride. Buckley won the best actress Oscar on Sunday evening for her portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes in Hamnet, a film based on a novel by Maggie O’Farrell, […]

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Chloé Zhao ‘Not Surprised’ Hulu Killed ‘Buffy’ Reboot: ‘We Keep Our Hearts Open’ to ‘What This Might Lead Us To’

Chloé Zhao has spoken out about about her “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot with Sarah Michelle Gellar not moving forward at Hulu. Gellar broke the news on Saturday that after they had shot a pilot, the streamer decided to killed the sequel series, which was titled “New Sunnydale” and would have starred Ryan Kiera Armstrong […]

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Killed by Disney Hulu

The planned Buffy Reboot at Hulu is officially dead. According to a new report from Deadline, Disney’s streaming platform has decided not to proceed with the pilot for a revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that would have starred original series lead Sarah Michelle Gellar and introduced a new Slayer. The decision brings an abrupt end […]

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals She Declined Chloé Zhao’s ‘Buffy’ Reboot “Many Times” & Why She Learned To “Never Say Never”

Sarah Michelle Gellar was not always keen on reprising her role as Buffy the Vampire Slayer after the series ended in 2003, following seven seasons. However, as Gellar has signed up to return to the Buffy-verse in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale, she has reflected on never closing the door on the possibilities that may […]

Victoria Alonso Slams “The Patriarchy” In New Interview — Appears to Take Credit for Ryan Coogler and Calls Disney’s Lucasfilm “A Success”

A new Victoria Alonso interview is raising eyebrows across the entertainment industry after the former Marvel Studios executive attacked “the patriarchy,” appeared to credit Marvel (and by extension, herself) for elevating major directors like Ryan Coogler and Chloé Zhao, and praised Disney’s handling of Lucasfilm. Alonso, who served as president of physical production, visual effects […]

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Sequins, slits and brooches: awards season looks ahead of the Oscars

Structured and cutout gowns dominate red carpet fashion Menswear focuses on formality with tailored suits Brooches and sunglasses popular accessories for men LOS ANGELES — Browsing through pairs of shoes, celebrity stylist Deborah Afshani picks up some stilettos and matches them to evening gowns hanging off a rack. Embellishments such as sequins and plenty of cutouts have […]

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Chloé Zhao and Bradley Cooper Go Super Deep on Hamnet

The Oscar-winning director has made her most personal film yet, all Jungian symbolism and dirt under fingernails. Steven Spielberg, who produced the movie, says she’s the only director who could’ve pulled it off. Bradley Cooper, who interviewed her the day after she won a Golden Globe, agrees.

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Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

‘Hamnet’ favoured for BAFTA best film award ‘One Battle After Another’ will pose strong challenge Jessie Buckley, Timothee Chalamet leading actor races Ceremony will be held in London on Feb 22 LONDON — “Hamnet” could edge ahead of “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” to win the top prize at the BAFTAs, as the heartbreaker about Shakespeare, […]

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Sam Mendes, Chloé Zhao Confront the ‘Emotional Cost’ of Directing: ‘You Soak Up Other People’s Energy, Their Concerns, Their Anxiety, Their Paranoia’

Sam Mendes and Chloe Zhao shared an emotional moment after a screening of “Hamnet” in London on Sunday evening after confronting the “emotional cost” of being a director. Mendes is one of the producers on “Hamnet,” which has been nominated for eight Oscars and eleven BAFTAs, including for best picture and best director. The film […]

Unforgettable Awards 2026: Chloé Zhao, Bowen Yang & Daniel Dae Kim Among Honorees

The 2026 Unforgettable Awards have announced their honorees for the 23rd annual ceremony, including Chloé Zhao, Bowen Yang, and Daniel Dae Kim. The annual gala celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander excellence in film, television, and culture. This year’s theme is Passion, which reflects the drive that fuels Asian Pacific storytellers, innovators, and leaders across the […]

How the Box Office Success of ‘Hamnet’ Sparked Sales of Maggie O’Farrell’s Novel

In 2019, Maggie O’Farrell’s agent sent emailed a group of producers and filmmakers to share a manuscript of the author’s upcoming book. “Hamnet,” as the novel was titled, centered around William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, following the couple as they grapple with the sudden death of their 11-year-old son. Liza Marshall, a U.K. based […]

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