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Carolyn Giardina Visual effects veteran Tim McGovern, who received a Special Achievement Oscar for the VFX in the 1990 sci-fi classic “Total Recall,” has died, his wife Reena NeGandhi announced Saturday on social media. He was 68.

Angelique Jackson It’s been more than 40 years since “An Officer and a Gentleman” became a surprise box office smash, but from time to time, star Richard Gere still gets called out about the classic military drama. “Every once in a while, I hear people calling me from across the street, ‘Hey Mayo, Mayo-nnaise,’ and that’s Lou,” Gere tells Variety, reflecting on the legacy of the film following the death of his Oscar-winning co-star Louis Gossett Jr. on Friday at age 87.

consist of a lot of Mother’s Day crafts and homemade gifts: a photo keychain or little painted flower pots. But as kids get older, they can have fun browsing for more elevated Mother’s Day gift ideas that are both thoughtful and affordable.

Katcy Stephan Universal Pictures is shifting its wide release of of Blumhouse’s “Wolf Man” from Oct. 25, 2024 toJan. 17, 2025.

like Frankies Bikinis, Victoria's Secret Swim, and Skims are killing it this season with their thong bikini collections. I love the attention to detail in these styles–adjustable side ties, adjustable fronts and backs, and fun touches like crinkled fabrics and eye-catching prints. Plus, many of them can be worn as low-rise or , which is great for switching up your look.

Streaming services are often removing original content despite fans assuming that they’ll always be able to watch those shows forever.

Staring down at the stunning views of Ras Al Khaimah, I couldn’t believe I was hundreds of metres in the air - and in control of a plane. Moments earlier I’d lived out my Barbie girl dreams by stepping into a hot pink light aircraft at Jazira Aviation Club - the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates.

Jon Burlingame Mike Post has written the music for more classic TV series than anyone else: “The Rockford Files,” “Hill Street Blues,” “The Greatest American Hero,” “Magnum, P.I.,” “The A-Team,” “L.A. Law,” “NYPD Blue,” “Law & Order” and many others over the past 50 years. But for his new album, “Message from the Mountains & Echoes of the Delta,” he has left his day job behind, creating two original suites for bluegrass and blues bands with orchestra.

The Tony Award-winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam is heading to Los Angeles with an exciting cast!

The bouclé jacket is an undeniably timeless piece. Synonymous with French fashion house Chanel, this classic style is the ultimate versatile wardrobe staple - and everyone from Frankie Bridge to Kate Moss is a fan. If you’re looking for a fail-safe way to look stylish during the transitioning seasons, River Island has the perfect Chanel-inspired boucle jacket, costing £60.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer It looks like Dolly Parton hinted correctly.

Gladiators will return for a second series after a successful reboot on the BBC.

When she was . Now that she is officially in her Challengers era, For the film's Australian premiere on March 26, she wore a (complete with player), and for the day's photo call, she sported a high-fashion twist on classic tennis whites (see what I did there?), which you can see on This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The look, according to Zendaya's stylist Law Roach, is custom Lacoste, designed by the brand's creative director Pelagia Kolotouros. It includes a sleeveless cropped athletic top and matching white hot-pants, worn under a dramatic, sheer mesh maxi skirt with a major thigh slit.

When it comes to shopping for swimwear let's face it, many of us dread the thought. Between the unflattering fitting room lighting and most sizing not living up to what it says on the tin (well, label) you can be left feeling more like hiding away under a blanket rather than embracing your beautiful curves.

Nell Tiger Free is stepping out for the premiere of her new psychological horror movie!

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Veteran Chinese director Zhang Yimou will be presented with a lifetime achievement award at the upcoming edition of the Festival of Far East Film in Italy’s Udine (April 24 – May 2). The lineup will include three films by Zhang: his 2023 political thriller “Under the Light” in its competition section; as well as “To Live” and “Raise the Red Lantern” in its restored classics section. The festival’s total lineup includes 74 films in total – 47 in competition and 28 out of competition) from 11 countries.

A free family trail based on the story of Stick Man has relaunched for Easter and is bigger and better.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival is set to celebrate the centennial of Columbia Pictures with a retrospective featuring classic titles spawned by the Hollywood studio between the dawn of sound and the late 1950s. The Locarno retro, titled “The Lady With the Torch –– The Centenary of Columbia Pictures,” is being curated by Ehsan Khoshbakht, co-director of Italy’s Il Cinema Ritrovato festival, which is dedicated to cinematic treasures of the past and organized in partnership with Switzerland’s Cinémathèque Suisse.

Jeff Benjamin As with his long music career, Yoshiki’s eventual foray into fashion seemed inevitable.“I’m the oldest son, and, usually, the son takes over the family business,” Yoshiki, Variety’s International Achievement in Music honoree, says about the expectations for him to take over his parents’ kimono shop. “I was always surrounded by those flashy kimonos.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Brooklinen offered one of the best deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and now the cult-favorite bedding brand will kick off a second (and third) round of deals to kick off spring. The brand is rewarding bargain hunters with up to 50% off “Last Call” items starting today, including markdowns on their bestselling Classic, Luxe and Linen collections.

Scott Derrickson has been set to direct an adaptation of Davis Grubb’s classic 1953 novel The Night of the Hunter for Universal Pictures, working from his script written with C. Robert Cargill, his longtime collaborator on The Black Phone, Doctor Strange and other projects.

is in her cowgirl era, and she’s got a to match. We’re just a few days out from the release of her forthcoming album, , and in true Virgo fashion, the musician has thought of every single detail, including her nails.We couldn’t help but notice that she’s been particularly loyal to a certain Western-inspired nail art aesthetic throughout much of the Cowboy Carter rollout.

on the market, and we’ve learned a thing or two about making visible tees—and , for that matter—look great.Before you start picking out what to layer over a , you need to find the right base. For these looks, we recommend slim-fitting crewneck tees; looser picks might bunch up under layers, while V-necks and boat-necks tend to disappear or look off.

A new take on the classic Sunday roast has been shared by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver - and it only takes 24 minutes to put together.

As much as we love running around in our comfy fashion sneakers, spring calls for a stylish footwear update, and one that doesn't break the bank. Accessories are always a great way of updating your look for the season ahead without spending a fortune, and luckily M&S' new collection is brimming full of affordably chic buys.

Audible is launching an investigative podcast series about the origins of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic character Jay Gatsby, subject of classic novel The Great Gatsby. 

Disney has shared some audience data for X-Men ’97.

Is a John Tucker Must Die sequel coming?!

Amazon's Spring Sale is here, and it's the perfect time to grab some chocolate treat boxes for Easter.The online shopping giant kicked off a six-day sale event over the weekend, offering discounts on everything from home goods to fashion and beauty. If you're planning an Easter celebration or a party, loads of sweets are available for your guests from big brands like Cadbury, Nestle, and Kinder. With their super savings, you can secure more when buying large sharing boxes, and the bite-sized chocolates are perfect for tea breaks, school lunches, or office snacks, reports MyLondon.

Jamie Lloyd’s London production of Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger now has an opening date for its Broadway run!

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd quickly caught the attention of both his co-stars and fans as he shared a behind-the-scenes clip taken during filming of his latest scenes. Fans of the ITV soap know the actor for playing David Platt.

Irvine is turning the clock back to 1944 as the town commemorates the historic D-Day landings at Harbourside on Thursday, June 6.

Madonna is the Queen of Pop!

Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has been one of the most shocking, eye-opening documentaries to come out in a long time.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Martin Scorsese has settled a lawsuit from an aspiring screenwriter who accused him of pocketing $500,000 to help develop a World War II movie — and then doing nothing. Simon Afram wrote “Operation: Fortitude,” a screenplay about the Allied effort to deceive the German army as to the whereabouts of the Normandy invasion. He and another producer, Edward Kahl, hired Scorsese in January 2022 to serve as an executive producer, which they hoped would help attract an A-list cast and director.

Jack Dunn Disney+ has released the first trailer for its series reboot of the classic sci-fi adventure series “Doctor Who,” lead by “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa as the titular time jumper and Millie Gibson as his traveling partner Ruby Sunday. The premiere will stream on Disney+ on May 10 and release simultaneously worldwide (excluding the U.K.). In the United Kingdom, the series will premiere at midnight GMT on May 11 on the BBC iPlayer.