July 2016 News

Here's Why 'Jason Bourne' Is Both a Box-Office Hit and a Disappointment

Remember what we noted last week about sequel fatigue? The seemingly strong return of the "Bourne" franchise with "Jason...

Weekend Box Office: 'Jason Bourne' Explodes to No. 1, 'Bad Moms' Surprises

By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES, July 31 (Variety.com) - Audiences turned out in force to see Matt Damon in "Jason Bourne," p...

'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 4 Revealed: Ghost Rider, LMDs, Inhumans, and More

The secrets of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Season 4 just got a lot less classified. During their whirlwind tour o...

Which 'Harry Potter' Character Are You? [QUIZ]

As "Harry Potter" fans, we've all imagined what it would be like to attend Hogwarts, battle Voldemort, or venture down D...

How 'Sharknado' Went From Syfy's Silly Lark to a Franchise With Bite

"It's a completely new genre of filmmaking," offers star Ian Ziering of the seemingly unlikely pop cultural phenomenon k...

Morgan Freeman Joins Disney's Live-Action 'The Nutcracker': Report

Morgan Freeman is set to join Disney's upcoming live-action movie adaptation of "The Nutcracker," according to a new rep...

'Gilmore Girls' Creator Asks Fans Not to Spoil the Final Four Words

At long last, we have an official release date for Netflix's upcoming "Gilmore Girls" revival, "Gilmore Girls: A Year in...

'Stranger Things' Creators Want a 'Different,' 'Darker' Season 2

Things may be getting even stranger on Netflix ... "Stranger Things," the steaming service's latest sensation, scored b...

Here's a Look at the Huge 'Boy Meets World' Reunion Coming to 'Girl Meets World'

"Girl Meets World," the Disney Channel spinoff/sequel series to ABC's TGIF staple "Boy Meets World," hasn't been shy abo...

Which Phoebe Buffay Song Are You? [QUIZ]

Phoebe Buffay (Friends." Who could forget her classic hits like "Jingle Bitch" or "Crusty Old Man?" So now it is time t...

Meryl Streep Joins 'Mary Poppins' Sequel: Report

Disney's upcoming "Mary Poppins" sequel may be getting a major dose of star power: A new report states that Oscar winner...

'The Angry Birds Movie' Deleted Scene: Mighty Eagle Tells His Coconut Story

The Mighty Eagle seems more "wackadoodle" than wise in this exclusive deleted scene from "The Angry Birds Movie." The bl...

20 Reasons 'Jane the Virgin' Is the Best Show on TV

'Suicide Squad' Will Feature Batman and Another Surprise Justice League Member

Batman isn't the only Justice League member you'll see in "Suicide Squad." The Flash, played by Ezra Miller, will sh...

'Daria,' 'Beavis & Butt-Head' Returning to TV on MTV Classic

By Oriana Schwindt LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Those who still want their MTV are about to get their fill. On Aug. 1, t...

What's Next for Ben Falcone and Wife Melissa McCarthy

At home, Ben Falcone's been married for over a decade to the woman of his dreams, and on the job he produces, writes, an...

Here's Your First Look at Tyler Hoechlin as Superman on 'Supergirl'

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a new photo of Tyler Hoechlin as Superman! The CW has Supergirl," alongside titular her...

Ezekiel Will Bring Joy to 'The Walking Dead' Season 7, According to Actor Khary Payton

Season six of "The Walking Dead" was a bleak affair, beginning with Rick's failed zombie herding experiment, shifting in...

Disney Is Rebooting 'The Rocketeer' With a Black Female Lead

"The Rocketeer" is one of Disney's odder misfires, an expensive box office flop based on an indie 1980s comic book that...

Ellen Pompeo Stayed on 'Grey's Anatomy' Because of Her Age

As we've noted before, opportunities for women in Hollywood Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo revealed that that's preci...

10 Times Manny Was the Best Part of 'Modern Family'