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Caroline Brew editor In a recent interview with GQ, Danny DeVito discussed the possibility of reuniting with his “Twins” co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger on a project. DeVito shared that he and Schwarzenegger want to work together again, but this new project would be separate from “Twins,” the 1988 comedy where the two portrayed fraternal twin brothers separated at birth. “We missed ‘Twins 2,’ because he became governor — which, he should have done ‘Twins 2’ instead of becoming governor,” DeVito quipped.

Danny DeVito thinks Arnold Schwarzenegger made a big mistake when he opted for a political career.

BreAnna Bell Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer are among the announced performers scheduled to appear at Next for Autism’s annual Night of Too Many Stars comedy concert, which will take place on Dec. 11 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. They’ll be joined by Rachel Bloom, Stephen Colbert, Ron Funches, James Austin Johnson, Jon Stewart, the cast of How to Dance in Ohio, and a host of other acts as they bring in the holiday season with a show in support of programs benefitting those with autism.

Jaden Thompson If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Broadway star and singer Shoshana Bean will perform a holiday concert at Harlem’s Apollo Theater on Dec. 4, her sixth time returning to the iconic stage.

Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart, Rachel Bloom and Stephen Colbert are among the performers set for Next For Autism’s annual Night of Too Many Stars comedy event in New York City in December.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix on Monday morning unveiled Verified Stand-Up, a new series featuring short sets from 10 comedians that’s set to premiere globally on November 28. Rising comedians that perform in the two-parter, filmed at Webster Hall in New York City, include Asif Ali, Dulcé Sloan, Gianmarco Soresi, Isiah Kelly, Leslie Liao, Nimesh Patel, Robby Hoffman, Rosebud Baker, Sabrina Wu, and Vanessa Gonzalez.

Looks like all those early concerns about whether name stars would walk the picket line ended up being a waste of energy: a strike captain on Saturday recognized Day 100 of the SAG-AFTRA strike by calling out many of the big names who joined the rank and file in those daily protests.

Monsters at Work executive producer Kevin Deters revealed the second season guest cast today at New York Comic Con, along with a sneak peek screening ahead of its debut in 2024.          

Nothing says autumn vibes like spending time in the quaint town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, with Rory (Alexis Bledel), Lorelai (Lauren Graham), Luke (Scott Patterson), and the rest of the quirky citizens. Whether you’re watching Lorelai down countless cups of coffee as she banters with everyone, or Rory as she’s torn between Dean (Jared Padalecki) and Jess (Milo Ventimiglia), or kitschy townwide festivities (such as the 24 hour “dance-a-thon,”) there’s an endlessly cozy fall feel to the show – starting right from the opening credits. Where to stream: Netflix.

McKinley Franklin editor Ryan Reynolds will receive Bring Change to Mind’s (BC2M) Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter award at its 11th annual Revels & Revelations fundraiser, the organization announced Wednesday. This year’s fundraiser will be held in New York City at City Winery New York on Oct. 9.

Ellise Shafer MIA, the international market held annually in Rome, has announced the first confirmed speakers for its ninth edition. This year, speakers at the industry event — which focuses on co-production, financing strategies and sales and distribution — include Nicole Clemens, president of Paramount of Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+ original scripted series; Sara Bernstein, president of Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries; Marge Dean, head of Skybound Entertainment’s animation studio and president of Women in Animation; “Waltz With Bashir” director Ari Folman; Nicholas Weinstock, founder and president of Invention Studios and “Severance” producer; and James Townley, chief content officer of development at Banijay.

Paramount’s Nicole Clemens, Imagine Documentaries boss Sara Bernstein and Severance producer Nicholas Weinstock are among the first tranche of speakers for this year’s MIA market in Italy.

Meg Ryan is revealing what her kids think of the orgasm scene from the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Meg Ryan joined Interview Magazine for a discussion with comedy legend Carol Burnett, and she admitted that her kids are often embarrassed by one of her most iconic movie scenes: the fake orgasm at Katz’s Deli in “When Harry Met Sally.” In the 1989 romantic comedy, Ryan’s Sally proves to Billy Crystal’s Harry that women can convincingly trick men into thinking they’ve orgasmed by demonstrating as much at the deli table, prompting a fellow customer to say, “I’ll have what she’s having.” “My son just called me this morning and he’s in New York staying at a hotel that’s right across the street from Katz’s Deli,” Ryan told Burnett. “My daughter was here and everybody was on speaker, and they were like, ‘Mom, this is a very unique embarrassment.’ He said, ‘You know you can go into that deli and there’s an arrow pointing down to the table where you shot that scene.” “I wonder if it’s the right one,” Ryan added about the table.

Meg Ryan‘s kids have a unique perspective on her performance in When Harry Met Sally.

“What Happens Later” — her first movie since 2015. It also stars David Duchovny, with Ryan even taking on the roles of director and screenwriter.“Truly, the easiest part was acting in it.

Meg Ryan is revealing how her kids feel about one of her most famous scenes. In a conversation with Carol Burnett for Interview Magazine, the 61-year-old rom-com queen shares her kids’ feelings towards the orgasm scene in “When Harry Met Sally”.

“Cousins” was selected as a finalist in this year’s ShortList Film Festival, presented by TheWrap. You can watch the films and vote for your favorite here.To paraphrase one of the many quips Billy Crystal throws down in “When Harry Met Sally”: “In a city of 8 million people, you’re bound to run into your ex.” This is the shrewd setup for Karina Dandashi’s “Cousins,” a 13-minute, Brooklyn-set short centering on Layla (played by Dandashi) and Tarek (Ribal Rayess), two cousins whose reunion is turned upside down when Layla’s ex (Monica Sanborn) turns up at the same bar.“This is the first time I’ve actually done a comedy,” Dandashi told TheWrap.

Variety reported. A cause of death was not given.

The stars are remembering a legend.

EXCLUSIVE: Another show is pausing production until the WGA strike is over. This time it’s Before, the Apple TV+ limited series headlined by Billy Crystal, which hails from Paramount Television Studios.

exclusively broke the news and shared this year's five honorees who will be recognized for their lifetime artistic achievements. The Kennedy Center announced that the «First Lady of Hip-Hop» Queen Latifah, comedy legend Billy Crystal, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, «America's Soprano» Renée Fleming, and pop music trailblazer Dionne Warwick, will all be honored during this year’s ceremony in Washington, D.C. Fellow honoree Gloria Estefan will return to host the ceremony. The honorees all celebrated the news with statements.«I’m humbled to be included in this incredible list of artists honored by the Kennedy Center. When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, 'No.' No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb and Renée Fleming have been set as the five arts figures due to be celebrated at the 46th annual Kennedy Center Honors, with a ceremony taking place Dec. 3 in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will take place Dec. 3 and be filmed for later broadcast airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Four of the five honorees hail from the world of music, although Queen Latifah has shifted her focus toward acting in recent years. The ratio is not an uncommon one for the Kennedy Center Honors: Last year’s ceremony honored U2, Amy Grant, Tania León and Gladys Knight, leaving George Clooney the odd acting man out.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal, British singer-songwriter, producer and Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, rapper, singer and actress Queen Latifah and singers Dionne Warwick and Renée Fleming will receive the 46th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements.On Dec. 3, the group will be recognized in a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage by leading performers from from New York, Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world. “This year’s slate represents an extraordinary mix of individuals who have redefined their art forms and demonstrated remarkable tenacity and authenticity in becoming an original,” Kennedy Center president Deborah Rutter said in a statement.

The Kennedy Center announced its honorees for its next ceremony, a list that includes Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick.

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan teamed for two rom-com classics: 1993’s Sleepless in Seattle and 1998’s You’ve Got Mail.

Tom Hanks turned down the lead role in When Harry Met Sally, his wife Rita Wilson has revealed.The Oscar-winning actor was approached to play Harry by writer Nora Ephron but despite appearing in further rom-coms such as You’ve Got Mail and Sleepless In Seattle that she wrote, he snubbed the 1989 movie because he could not relate to the idea of the character being depressed after his divorce.He had recently divorced his first wife Samantha Lewes at the time.“People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered when Harry Met Sally and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Wilson said during an appearance on iHeartPodcast’s Table For Two With Bruce Bozzi.She continued, “And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy’.

Tom Hanks had two rom-com hits with Meg Ryan, "Sleepless in Seattle" and "You’ve Got Mail," and it turns out there could have been a third if he hadn’t turned down "When Harry Met Sally." On the "Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi" podcast, Hanks’ wife, Rita Wilson, revealed the reason he turned down the iconic movie. "People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce, and he was very happy to be not married," Wilson explained. "And so, he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy,’" she continued.

Tom Hanks turned down “When Harry Met Sally” because he was happily divorced and couldn’t relate.Hanks, 66, and Meg Ryan, 61, almost had a rom-com trio after starring in 1993’s “Sleepless in Seattle” and 1998’s “You’ve Got Mail,” both written and directed by Nora Ephron.But Hank’s wife Rita Wilson, 66, revealed that the “Forrest Gump” star declined the offer to star alongside Ryan in 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally” — also written by Ephron — because he couldn’t relate to the character of Harry Burns being depressed post-divorce.“People, probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Hank’s current wife said on the “Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi” podcast.“And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’ But I loved that script,” Wilson continued.Hanks and his first wife Samantha Lewes got married in 1978 when Hanks was 21 years old and eventually divorced in 1987.

It’s hard to imagine anyone but Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally, but apparently, Tom Hanks was also in the running for the role.

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan rom-com that could've been!Hanks' wife, Rita Wilson, is revealing the reason Hanks turned down a role opposite Ryan in the 1989 hit, . Appearing on Bruce Bozzi's iHeart Podcast,  on Tuesday, Wilson shared that Hanks was going through a divorce from his first wife, Samantha Lewes, at the time, and couldn't relate to Harry's storyline and his melancholic view over his wife Helen leaving him.Hanks divorced Lewes in 1987 after nine years of marriage, and went on to marry Wilson in 1988.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic “Bucky F*cking Dent,” the second movie written and directed by David Duchovny (the first was “House of D,” in 2004), is based on a novel by Duchovny that was published in 2016, and whether or not the story is autobiographical, it feels autobiographical, and I mean that as a compliment. Set in the summer of 1978, it’s framed around one man’s obsession with the Boston Red Sox — meaning, of course, the curse of the Bambino, going back to 1918, the last time (until 2004) the Sox won the championship. The man is Ted Fulilove, which is a terrible last name for a movie character, though he’s played by Duchovny as a cussed crab apple with an amusing misanthropic put-down for every occasion (like: “Closure’s for morons”). “Bucky F*cking Dent” has a handful of characters, but it’s essentially a father-son two-hander — one of those dramadies in which the dad is a heartless-on-the-surface coot who was no good when it came to how he treated his family, and the son is a lot nicer and more sensitive, but maybe too sensitive (as a correction to all that paternal dickishness). Which also means that he’s lost.

Uzo Aduba is expecting her first child!The celebrated actress debuted her burgeoning baby bump while she walked the red carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards at the United Palace Theater in New York City on Sunday.The alum — aptly decked out in a bright orange Christian Siriano suit ensemble — unbuttoned her suit jacket to give fans a better look at her burgeoning bump while she also cradled her stomach as she posed for snapshots and smiled.Aduba, 42, also posed for some sweet, beaming pics with her filmmaker husband, Robert Sweeting.The dad-to-be was all smiles as well, as he looked dapper in a traditional tuxedo that was the perfect complement to his ladylove's glow.Aduba first revealed that she and Sweeting had tied the knot in secret in September 2021, on their 1st anniversary.«When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible,» Aduba captioned a pic from her wedding day, quoting Nora Ephron's iconic line from the Billy Crystal-Meg Ryan rom-com   «For some, it feels like we wait our whole lives for our someone,» she shared.

at the Friars Club, where comedians throw their best jokes at each other.He portrayed himself on the 1996 “Seinfeld” episode titled, “The Friar’s Club.”Garrin recalled how Cooper’s memorable scene even came about.“I was sitting at his table in his kitchen and the phone rings, and it’s Larry David,” he said. “He picks up the phone, and he hangs it up.

Alison Herman TV Critic The Apple TV+ comedy “Platonic” is a reunion of the 2014 movie “Neighbors” (and its 2016 sequel “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising”), again pairing stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne with the writer and director Nicholas Stoller. But “Platonic” also models itself after another, more enduring classic: Nora Ephron’s “When Harry Met Sally,” a film explicitly referenced in the pilot of “Platonic” and the greatest work of art drawn from the essentially trite question of whether (straight) men and women can be friends. In “Neighbors,” Rogen and Byrne played spouses. In “Platonic,” they’re long-estranged besties who rekindle their codependent bond. As premises go, it’s a thin one. Ephron’s opus is now 34 years old, and even “When Harry Met Sally” was less seriously engaged with the idea of friendship between the sexes than using the setup as a showcase for Ephron’s wit, Meg Ryan’s charm and Ryan’s chemistry with Billy Crystal. “Men and women don’t really hang out with each other at our age,” says Sylvia (Byrne), a former lawyer who’s now a stay-at-home mother of three. Her argument is half-hearted, unconvincing and immediately dismissed by her husband Charlie (Luke Macfarlane), who encourages Sylvia to get in touch with craft brewer Will (Rogen) in the wake of his divorce.