‘The Invitation’ Filmmaker Jessica M. Thompson Inks With Verve

Katcy Stephan Gersh has signed Scottish actor Thomas Doherty, known for starring as the salacious heartthrob Max Wolf in 2021’s “Gossip Girl” reboot. Doherty rose to prominence following his role as Harry Hook in Disney Channel’s “Descendants” franchise.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Anne Hathaway said in a new interview with V Magazine ahead of the release of her upcoming movie “The Idea of You” that chemistry tests have come a long way since her auditioning days in the 2000s. While the Oscar winner did not cite any movies by name, she did reveal that she was once required to kiss a handful of men in order for the team behind the film to find her the perfect co-star. “Back in the 2000s — and this did happen to me — it was considered normal to ask an actor to make out with other actors to test for chemistry, which is actually the worst way to do it,” Hathaway said.

EXCLUSIVE: Stephan Elliott, who directed the celebrated cult classic The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, tells this column that a sequel “is happening” and that the original movie’s stars Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving are back “on board” 30 years after the film’s initial release.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The upcoming Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese” has filled out its main cast with four new additions, Variety has learned exclusively. Jahi Winston (“We Have a Ghost, “Charm City Kings”), Evan Alexander Ellison (“She Came to Me,” “Devil in Ohio”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Knick,” “Russian Doll”), and Louis Cancelmi (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Billions”) have all joined the show. They will appear alongside previously announced series lead David Oyelowo as well as cast members Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Sunita Mani, and Adam Beach.

EXCLUSIVE: Noah Wyle (ER, The Librarians) has signed with Verve for representation.

Katcy Stephan Tim Meadows (“Mean Girls,” “Bob’s Burgers”) and Stephanie Beatriz (“Encanto,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) have been cast in key voice roles for the upcoming animated comedy/sci-fi feature film “Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture,” directed by Michael Skolnick (“The Gliksmans”). Mack Williams (“Archer,” “The Get Down”) of Pig Apple and Michael Bitton (“Gran Turismo,” “The Wheel of Time”) of 14th Street Music have also signed on as Animation Director and Composer, respectively.

EXCLUSIVE: The First Omen director and co-scribe Arkasha Stevenson and the pic’s screenwriter/EP Tim Smith have signed with WME for representation in all areas. 

Ben Hillman is known for helping others find their dream homes abroad as a presenter on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, but what about his own home life? The professional interior designer, who studied product and furniture design before launching his TV career, certainly knows a thing or two about property. Despite his globe-trotting career, he has a stunning home with a stylish interior, and is a self-proclaimed "home bod" who cherishes spending time with his rarely-seen wife Gaby and their two daughters, Hope Blossom and Honour Willow.

The Golden Bachelor host Jesse Palmer has issued his best wishes in the wake of the divorce announcement from contestants Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist.

Cherym have announced that they have pulled out of playing The Great Escape this year, due to the festival’s connection with Barclays bank.The Derry punk band shared a statement on social media outlining their reasoning, highlighting the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.“We have made the decision to pull out of The Great Escape Festival next month,” the statement reads.“Barclays/Barclaycard are responsible for investing over £1bn+ into companies that are arming the IDF and providing weaponry that enables the ongoing atrocities against Palestinians to continue.”a message from us regarding our performances due to take place at @thegreatescape festival next month. pic.twitter.com/Y20uW75f7H— CHERYM (@cherymofficial) April 12, 2024“Due to The Great Escape’s connection with Barclays/Barclaycard, we feel in good conscience, that we cannot go ahead with our scheduled performances at The Great Escape.

Now that the days are longer and brighter it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore the beautiful landscapes we have right on our doorstep. We’re spoilt for choice in Greater Manchester with miles upon miles of gorgeous countryside to visit nearby.

Gemma Collins and her fiancé Rami Hawash might be on cloud nine ever since getting engaged in the Maldives last month, but there's one household rule that's she's sticking to - marriage or not. In an exclusive chat, the former TOWIE star welcomed OK! into her stunning Essex home. From a grand master bedroom, to numerous animal ornaments and lots of mixed prints, there's lots to catch the eye.

The trailer for the new film If, written and directed by John Krasinski, is here, and it’s teasing quite the magical world!

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Payne, the British actor who starred in Fox drama series Prodigal Son, has new representation.

With brighter and warmer days ahead of us now that winter is over, many people will be planning trips out in the countryside. One natural wonder which provides a beautiful backdrop to a walk or picnic is a breathtaking waterfall.

Spencer Matthews has shown off his ripped abs while on holiday in St Barts.The former Made in Chelsea star, 35, jetted off on the luxury getaway with wife Vogue Williams and their three children. Spencer posed shirtless on the beach in snaps posted to Instagram with the caption: "This place is so special to me. Grew up here for most of my childhood so really feels like home.

Aevitas Creative Management literary agency is linking with Rubin Pfeffer Content, a literary agency for authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults. The latter agency’s Rubin Pfeffer and Amy Flynn will join ACM as Executive Agent at Large and Senior Agent, respectively.

is , and like any first-time parent who also happens to be a celebrity, she shared vague details about her baby's arrival on Instagram.“Welcome to the world angel,” she captioned a photo of a Polaroid picture (she is nothing if not on-brand!) in which the 32-year-old cradles her newborn in her arms. The baby is swaddled in a white blanket covered in pink and blue hearts, while Waterhouse wears a gray cardigan, her signature bangs framing her face.Neither Waterhouse nor have shared any other details about the child, including their name or their sex, and given the couple's private nature, that probably won't change any time soon.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The singer and actor in November 2023 after rumors began swirling the month prior.

K.J. Yossman With iconic roles in “Twin Peaks,” “Sex and the City” and the original “Dune,” over a 40-year career Kyle MacLachlan has established himself as both a chameleon and an on-screen legend. So it’s no surprise that in the same week he’s launching his latest project – Prime Video’s adaptation of blockbuster video game franchise “Fallout” – he’s also the recipient of the Canal+ Icon award at Canneseries in France, where he’s giving a masterclass about his storied career.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV+ has rounded out the cast for Jessica Chastain-led The Savant, its eight-episode limited series from writer/executive producer/showrunner Melissa James Gibson, Fifth Season and Anonymous Content.