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Cancun, Mexico, is famous for turquoise waters and white-sand beaches, but even the most picturesque destinations can be stressful to navigate. For families juggling kids, couples looking for a romantic escape, or business travelers trying to mix work with leisure, planning every detail of a getaway can quickly become overwhelming. Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
Taylor Momsen revealed in Vulture’s oral history on “How the Grinch Saved Christmas” that Jim Carrey once stopped production in the middle of filming when a stunt involving his child co-star nearly harmed her. Momsen was 7 years old when she filmed “Grinch,” which marked her feature film debut in a major Hollywood studio movie. […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
Welcome to Variety Awards HQ — your weekly command center for the Oscars race. It’s Dec. 15, 2025, and this edition is dedicated to the magnificent Rob Reiner. The news out of Los Angeles is devastating. Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, are no longer with us, and the shock of that loss still […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
Sound is imperative to the story of “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” The Scott Cooper film, based on Warren Zanes’ book about the making of Bruce Springsteen’s “Nebraska” and “Born in the USA,” revolves around the sound of those records, and if he can break through to his family, to himself, to be heard. We […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
Whether drama or comedy, bringing someone new into a beloved show isn’t an easy task. With a camaraderie between the actors, the pressure is on for casting directors to find someone who will mesh well, both in front of and behind the camera. Influencer Jake Shane was presented to the “Hacks” team ahead of Season […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
Luke Tennie, Travis Van Winkle, Meta Golding and Christopher Thornton have joined the cast of “The Pitt” Season 2. Tennie (“Shrinking,” “Abbott Elementary”) will play Dr. Crus Henderson, a fourth-year resident who works the night shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. Van Winkle (“You,” “Fubar”) will play Curtis Larson, an aggressive patient of the […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
When Guillermo del Toro called on production designer Tamara Deverell to work on “Frankenstein,” one thing was clear: there would be no green screen. Everything would be handmade from scratch. “We had 20 sculptors at any given moment working,” Deverell says. Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” traces young Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) as he comes to terms […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
James Cameron is officially a billionaire, Forbes reports just a few days ahead of the theatrical release of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” The sequel is the third film in Cameron’s blockbuster “Avatar” film franchise, which includes 2009’s “Avatar” (the highest-grossing movie of all time with $2.9 billion) and 2022’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” (the […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
Released in March 1965, “The Sound of Music” became a smash hit with two Academy Award wins for best picture and best director, while the family classic film now has a 60th anniversary 4K Ultra HD limited-edition home video release — just in time for the holidays. On sale for $33.19 (reg. $39.99), “The Sound of […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marc Malkin helps put Rob Reiner’s legacy and impact in Hollywood into perspective. And Rebecca Rubin breaks down a ho-hum weekend at box office as “Zootopia 2” reclaims the No. 1 spot, “Hamnet” impresses and “Ella McKay” stumbles. More to come Listen to Daily Variety on iHeartPodcasts, Apple Podcasts, Variety’s YouTube […]
Published on: 12/15/2025
