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214 stories by "Ellise Shafer"

Lorne Michaels on 'SNL' Cast Shake-Up: 'It's Always Hard When People Leave' but 'Change Is Good' by Ellise Shafer

"Saturday Night Live" boss Lorne Michaels has finally addressed the sketch show's huge cast shake-up ahead of Season 51, saying "change is good." The past few weeks have seen the departures …

SOURCE: Variety at 6:11am on September 15, 2025

Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to Lead Russell T Davies' New Channel 4 Drama 'Tip Toe' by Ellise Shafer

Alan Cumming and David Morrissey are set to star in Russell T Davies' upcoming drama series "Tip Toe" for Channel 4. The five part series from the "Doctor Who" and "It's a Sin" writer follow…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on September 4, 2025

Oscar Isaac Embraces Julian Schnabel as 'In the Hand of Dante' Scores 8-Minute Venice Ovation by Ellise Shafer

Oscar Isaac scored his second Venice ovation in five days as Julian Schnabel's literary epic "In the Hand of Dante" premiered to eight minutes of applause on Wednesday night. Isaac also lead…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:44pm on September 3, 2025

Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi Shed Tears as Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Brings Venice to Life With Monstrous 13-Minute Ovation by Ellise Shafer

Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" injected some life into Venice, earning a rapturous 13-minute standing ovation, the longest of the festival so far. Oscar Isaac, who plays the titular mad…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:43pm on August 30, 2025

'Late Fame' Director Kent Jones and Writer Samy Burch on Casting Willem Dafoe as a Forgotten Poet and Paying Homage to a Lost New York Art Scene: by Ellise Shafer

For Kent Jones and Samy Burch, nearly everything about making their new Venice-premiering drama, "Late Fame," was kismet. The two had never met before discussing the film " an adaptation of …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on August 30, 2025

'How to Shoot a Ghost' Trailer: Charlie Kaufman's Short Film Starring Jessie Buckley Follows Two Newly Dead People Wandering Athens (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

Charlie Kaufman's Venice-premiering short film, "How to Shoot a Ghost," has revealed its first trailer. Starring Jessie Buckley and Josef Akiki, the 27-minute film " which debuts out-of-comp…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on August 29, 2025

Emma Stone Jokes That She Believes in Aliens at 'Bugonia' Venice Press Conference: 'The Idea That We Are Alone' Is 'Pretty Narcissistic to T by Ellise Shafer

"Bugonia" star Emma Stone jokingly made a confession at the Venice Film Festival press conference for her latest movie: She believes in aliens. In the black comedy directed by her frequent c…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:10am on August 28, 2025

'Game of Thrones' Actor Kristian Nairn Drops Out of 'Strictly Come Dancing' Due to 'Unexpected Medical Reasons' by Ellise Shafer

"Game of Thrones" actor Kristian Nairn has dropped out as a contestant on U.K. competition series "Strictly Come Dancing" due to "unexpected medical reasons." Best known for playing the seve…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:10am on August 21, 2025

'Paddington the Musical' Reveals Principal Cast and First-Look Photos " but Fans Will Have to Wait a Bit Longer to Meet the Titular Bear by Ellise Shafer

Hold on to your marmalade " the principal cast of the West End's "Paddington the Musical" has been revealed. As rehearsals begin, the show's producers have also shared first-look photos, tho…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:00pm on August 20, 2025

'Harry Potter' Series Star Dominic McLaughlin Says Putting on Costume for the First Time Was 'Surreal': 'It Was the Dream Role, of Course' by Ellise Shafer

Dominic McLaughlin, who will play Harry Potter in HBO's upcoming series adaptation, has spoken about being cast in the iconic role for the first time. While promoting his new film "Grow" " w…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:33am on August 19, 2025

John Oliver Slams Dean Cain for Joining ICE, Says 'No Need' for Former Superman to 'Wear a Mask' on Duty: 'The Chances of Anyone Recognizing by Ellise Shafer

John Oliver slammed former Superman Dean Cain over his announcement last week that he plans to join ICE, saying it shows the agency might be in "trouble." Discussing the recent raids taking …

SOURCE: Variety at 6:48am on August 11, 2025

Pete Davidson Says the 'SNL50' Audience Was 'Terrible': 'It's Just Famous People, and Famous People Only Like Themselves' by Ellise Shafer

"Saturday Night Live's" 50th anniversary special in February may have been attended by everyone from Robert De Niro to Kim Kardashian, but according to "SNL" alum Pete Davidson, the audience…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:48am on August 8, 2025

UTA London Hires Emily Thorpe-Jones to Lead Corporate and Private Events for Music Division by Ellise Shafer

UTA's London office has hired Emily Thorpe-Jones to head up corporate and private events for its music division. Thorpe-Jones will work closely with UTA's agents, managers and artists to dev…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00am on August 4, 2025

Rosamund Pike Play 'Inter Alia' Reveals Trailer Ahead of National Theatre Live Cinema Release (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

National Theatre Live has unveiled a stirring trailer for the cinema release of Rosamund Pike's latest play, "Inter Alia." The Oscar nominee stars in the production " which is currently runn…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:00am on August 1, 2025

Tim Burton Says Working With Lady Gaga on 'Wednesday' Was 'Inspirational' and Hopes to Collaborate Again: 'She's Such an Artist' by Ellise Shafer

Tim Burton praised Lady Gaga at the premiere of "Wednesday" Season 2 in London on Wednesday night, saying that working with the multi-hyphenate on the Netflix series was "inspirational." Gag…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:18pm on July 30, 2025

'The Hunger Games: On Stage' Casts Mia Carragher as Katniss Everdeen by Ellise Shafer

"The Hunger Games: On Stage" play in London has found its Katniss Everdeen in Mia Carragher. The news was revealed via the show's Instagram on Tuesday morning. "Meet our girl on fire," the p…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:41am on July 29, 2025

John Oliver Slams Trump Over Epstein Files Switch-Up: 'Distraction Is Usually Trump's Greatest Weapon. It Doesn't Seem to Be Working Here' by Ellise Shafer

John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight" returned on Sunday, just in time to join the conversation around President Donald Trump's switch-up regarding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Desp…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:33am on July 28, 2025

'Trainspotting's' Robert Carlyle Directing Short Film 'Three,' Starring Victoria Hamilton, Isaac Gryn and Nicholas Rowe (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

"Trainspotting" and "The Full Monty" star Robert Carlyle is returning to the director's chair with the short film "Three." The short is led by Victoria Hamilton ("The Crown"), Isaac Gryn ("T…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:00am on July 28, 2025

'Sense and Sensibility': George MacKay, Caitríona Balfe, Fiona Shaw and More Join Daisy Edgar-Jones in Jane Austen Adaptation by Ellise Shafer

Focus Features and Working Title's "Sense and Sensibility" has rounded out its cast with George MacKay, Caitríona Balfe, Fiona Shaw and more joining Daisy Edgar-Jones in the Jane Austen a…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:35am on July 21, 2025

'After the Hunt' Trailer: Julia Roberts Unravels in Luca Guadagnino's #MeToo Scandal Drama With Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri  by Ellise Shafer

Julia Roberts is a professor caught in the middle of a #MeToo scandal in the trailer for Luca Guadagnino's upcoming psychological drama "After the Hunt." The R-rated film also stars Andrew G…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:14am on July 16, 2025

Felicity Jones Sets Audiobook Narrating Debut With James Patterson's 'The Picasso Heist' (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

Felicity Jones is making her audiobook narrating debut with James Patterson's newest novel "The Picasso Heist." The actor " who recently received her second Oscar nomination for her turn in …

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00am on July 16, 2025

'Harry Potter': Nick Frost Transforms Into Hagrid in New Look at HBO Series by Ellise Shafer

Meet the new Rubeus Hagrid. Fresh off HBO's announcement that its upcoming "Harry Potter" series has officially started production " and the debut of newcomer Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Pot…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:03am on July 15, 2025

Bob Vylan Shuts Down IDF Chants at First Show Post-Glastonbury: 'You Will Get Me in Trouble' by Ellise Shafer

Bob Vylan played its first show on Wednesday night since the punk rock duo's controversial onstage comments at Glastonbury. At a sold-out surprise gig at London's 100 Club, frontman Bobby Vy…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:27am on July 10, 2025

Paul McCartney Sets First North American Tour Since 2022 by Ellise Shafer

Paul McCartney is getting back to North America. The Beatles and Wings frontman has set his first full tour of the continent since 2022 as an extension of his successful Got Back Tour. Follo…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:18am on July 10, 2025

Lena Dunham Rises Again: The 'Girls' Creator on Netflix's 'Too Much,' Hollywood's 'Merciless' Body Shaming and Whether She'd Revive by Ellise Shafer

Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture. It's a prop for our photo shoot, which is taking place in an eccentrically decora…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on July 8, 2025
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