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61 stories by "J. Kim Murphy"

Rebekah Del Rio, 'Mulholland Drive' Singer Who Performed 'Llorando' in David Lynch Classic, Dies at 57 by J. Kim Murphy

Rebekah Del Rio, a singer-songwriter who achieved cinematic legend with her performance of "Llorando" in David Lynch's 2001 opus "Mulholland Drive," died June 23 at her residence in Los Ange…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:34am on June 27, 2025

Variety's 'Actors on Actors' Season 22 Breaks Emmys Season Franchise Record With Nearly 100 Million Social Video Views by J. Kim Murphy

Variety's "Actors on Actors" Season 22 was the franchise's most successful social campaign ever for an Emmys season. The video series, which pairs actors in conversation with one another to …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on June 17, 2025

'Nosferatu' Director Robert Eggers Sets 'A Christmas Carol' Remake at Warner Bros., Willem Dafoe Eyed for Scrooge by J. Kim Murphy

There's a ghost of Christmas future for Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe. The pair are eyeing a reunion on a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at Warner Bros. While no tal…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:17pm on June 11, 2025

'Étoile' Canceled After One Season at Amazon Prime Video, Despite Two-Season Order by J. Kim Murphy

The first bow of "Étoile" is also its last. Prime Video has canceled the ballet series from "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, despite the strea…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:50pm on June 6, 2025

Hulu Acquires Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone Drug Trip Comedy Written by BriTANicK by J. Kim Murphy

Hulu has picked up an untitled feature from comedy duo BriTANIcK, Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, that will be led by "Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo and "The Goldbergs" breakout Sea…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00pm on June 6, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel on 'Dumb Guy' Elon Musk Going 'Nuclear' on Trump With Epstein Accusation: This Ends With 'One of Them in a Cell With Diddy' by J. Kim Murphy

Jimmy Kimmel joined in on the late-night host riff session tackling Elon Musk and President Trump's escalating feud, which has seen the tech billionaire leave the administration and allege t…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:31am on June 6, 2025

George Wendt, Who Played Norm on 'Cheers,' Dies at 76 by J. Kim Murphy

George Wendt, an American actor and comedian who earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance as Norm Peterson on the beloved NBC comedy series "Cheers," died Tuesday morning …

SOURCE: Variety at 7:31pm on May 20, 2025

Helen Mirren Doesn't Want to See a Female James Bond: The Character 'Is Drenched and Born Out of Profound Sexism' by J. Kim Murphy

As Amazon MGM readies a new reboot of the James Bond franchise, Helen Mirren admits that she "never liked" the British spy series because of "the way women were" presented in it. While the p…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:21pm on March 30, 2025

Lauren Graham Says She Gets 'No Residuals' From 'Gilmore Girls' Netflix Popularity: 'I've Been Paid in Love' by J. Kim Murphy

"Gilmore Girls" has proven to be one of the prime broadcast sitcoms to have achieved extended life on streaming, even receiving a Netflix revival season "A Year in the Life" in 2016. However…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:50am on March 21, 2025

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in Santa Fe Home; Oscar-Winning Star of 'French Connection' and 'Unforgiven' Was 95 by J. Kim Murphy

Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner for "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven," and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their Santa Fe, N.M.…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:14am on February 27, 2025

'SNL50: Homecoming Concert' Kicks Off With Tom Hanks, James Franco, Donna Langley and Many More Stars in Attendance by J. Kim Murphy

NBC's months-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live" is finally reaching its apex. The network welcomed hundreds of stars to Radio City Music Fall on Friday eveni…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:48am on February 15, 2025

'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Jokes 'I'm Gonna Win That Oscar' After Academy Snub in Stunned Acceptance Speech at Critics' Choice by J. Kim Murphy

"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu beat out several Oscar nominees for best director at the Critics' Choice Awards Friday evening, taking home the prize from that body. The filmmaker seemed stunne…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:54pm on February 8, 2025

Cynthia Erivo Denies Speaking With Academy About Performing 'Wicked' Songs at the Oscars: 'I Don't Know Why We Would Be Doing That' by J. Kim Murphy

Cynthia Erivo is already going to the Oscars as a best actress nominee for "Wicked," but some have expected the star to have a bigger spotlight during the ceremony. As reported by Puck, the …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:54pm on February 8, 2025

Tony Roberts, 'Annie Hall' Actor and Broadway Star, Dies at 85 by J. Kim Murphy

Tony Roberts, who appeared in Woody Allen films including "Annie Hall" while enjoying a long, bountiful career on Broadway, died Friday due to complications of lung cancer. He was 85 years o…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:28pm on February 7, 2025

Tim Robinson Said Lorne Michaels 'Lost His F"ing Mind' Inviting Trump to Host 'SNL': 'Someone Needs to Shoot Him' by J. Kim Murphy

When Donald Trump was invited to host "Saturday Night Live" just months after launching his presidential campaign in 2015, the decision stunned staffers and left months of lingering tensions…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:06pm on February 6, 2025

'Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore' Review: The Trailblazing Deaf Oscar Winner Opens Up in a Winning Documentary by J. Kim Murphy

In her documentary "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore," the star continues to explore the at times lonesome space she has occupied since bursting on the scene in 1986: that of being a represe…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:51am on January 24, 2025

Laura Benanti Says 'F" You Forever' to Zachary Levi for Suggesting Vaccines May Have Killed Their Broadway Co-Star: 'I Never Liked Him' by J. Kim Murphy

Laura Benanti may have led the Broadway revival of "She Loves Me" with Zachary Levi in 2016, but the actress certainly doesn't share the sentiment of the title. Benanti opened up about the i…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:07pm on December 6, 2024

Box Office: 'Wicked' Is Popular, Soaring to Third-Biggest Opening of 2024; 'Gladiator II' Entertains $60 Million Debut by J. Kim Murphy

"Wicked" is pocketing lots of green, with the Universal release coming in on the upper side of projections to head toward the third-biggest domestic opening of the year. Now forecasting a $1…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:58am on November 23, 2024

Nicole Scherzinger Criticized for Commenting on Russell Brand's 'Make Jesus First Again' Post: 'Where Do I Get This Hat?' by J. Kim Murphy

Nicole Scherzinger, currently starring in Broadway's new production of "Sunset Blvd.," drew criticism on social media Thursday evening after she posted a positive comment on Instagram, beami…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:23pm on November 7, 2024

Auli'i Cravalho, Glenn Davis and Jen Silverman Among Variety's 10 Broadway Stars to Watch for 2024 by J. Kim Murphy

Each new Broadway season brings an exciting group of fresh talents to the spotlight " and this season is no exception. Variety is proud to announce the 2024 edition of its annual 10 Broadway…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:00pm on September 19, 2024

Todd Phillips Tells All on Making 'Joker 2': Musical Numbers, Method Acting and Joaquin Phoenix's Broadway Dream That Started It All by J. Kim Murphy

It all started with Joaquin Phoenix's dream. Shortly before shooting wrapped on "Joker," Phoenix confessed to Todd Phillips, the filmmaker who had reimagined Batman's greatest enemy as an as…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on August 20, 2024

CJ 4DPlex Names Joon Beom Sim as CEO (EXCLUSIVE) by J. Kim Murphy

Korean cinema technology company CJ 4DPLex has appointed longstanding CJ Entertainment & Media exec Joon Beom Sim as its new CEO, set to lead the Seoul-based producer of premium large fo…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30am on May 21, 2024

Todd Haimes, Leader of New York's Roundabout Theater Company, Dies at 66 by J. Kim Murphy

Todd Haimes, a major force of New York theater who rescued the Roundabout Theater Company and developed it into one of the country's premier nonprofit theaters, died Wednesday in New York Ci…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:53pm on April 19, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris to Return as Barney Stinson on 'How I Met Your Father' Mid-Season Finale by J. Kim Murphy

Barney's back. Neil Patrick Harris is set to reprise his star-making role of Barney Stinson on the upcoming mid-season finale of the Hulu original spinoff series "How I Met Your Father." Har…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on March 22, 2023

Angela Bassett Messaged Ariana DeBose After Viral BAFTAs Rap: 'I Just Wanted to Make Sure She Was Okay' by J. Kim Murphy

Angela Bassett has simply done the thing once again. After being name-dropped by Ariana DeBose in a rap that opened the BAFTA Film Awards, the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" star tells Var…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:24pm on February 25, 2023
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