Discover whether Ridley Scott's Gladiator II scene featuring sharks in the flooded Colosseum has any basis in historical reality. Exploring Roman naumachia and creative liberties.

Explore the frontrunners, contenders, and long shots in the 2025 Oscars race. From Best Picture nominations to Best Director, Actor, and Actress predictions, get an in-depth look at the films likely to dominate the Academy Awards. Stay ahead with our evolving analysis of this year’s awards season.

Jon M. Chu's Wicked brings the Broadway classic to the big screen with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande delivering powerful performances as Elphaba and Glinda. A visually spectacular and emotionally charged journey through Oz that celebrates friendship, resilience, and the courage to be different.

Bess Kargman's Diane Warren: Relentless takes a heartfelt look at the prolific songwriter's journey, exploring her complex motivations, relationships, and her lifelong pursuit to make her mother proud. A must-watch for music lovers and fans of in-depth artist documentaries.

Discover Variety's 2025 Directors to Watch, featuring rising talents like Coralie Fargeat, Malcolm Washington, and Halina Reijn. Get a glimpse of the filmmakers making waves in the industry and their upcoming projects, including 'The Substance,' 'The Piano Lesson,' and 'Babygirl.'

Rachel Zegler takes a night off from Broadway to attend the New York City premiere of her new A24 movie, Y2K. The film, a millennial-themed comedy thriller about two high schoolers caught up in a wild New Year's Eve, premieres in theaters on December 6th.

Early reactions to 'A Complete Unknown' hail Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan as a true tour de force. Critics are praising Chalamet, Monica Barbaro, and Elle Fanning for their moving performances, while director James Mangold is lauded for his confident direction and stunning visuals. Don't miss the Bob Dylan biopic this Christmas!

Daniel Craig and Luca Guadagnino, known for their collaboration on Queer, are reuniting for Sgt. Rock at DC Studios. Directed by Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes, this project is part of the new wave of DC films set to reshape the superhero landscape. Expected release details and plot insights inside.