Ang Lee Talks Bruce Lee Biopic, NYU Tisch School Honor, and Why Making Movies Never Gets Easier: ‘If Anything, It Gets Harder’

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending, of “Abigail,” currently playing in theaters. The vampire thriller “Abigail” originated as a modern-day update of the classic horror film “Dracula’s Daughter.” But by the time the filmmaking trio Radio Silence — producer Chad Villella and directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — began production on “Abigail” in Ireland in the spring of 2023, the movie had virtually no connection to the 1936 Universal picture.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment responded to one of his social media followers who suggested his new car wasn't swish enough for someone 'with all his money'.

With Aladdin producer Dan Lin taking over film leadership at Netflix from Scott Stuber, there will still be a commitment to a robust feature slate.

Arizona Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate a near-total abortion ban from 1864, the “American Idol” alum — who shares daughter River, 9, and son Remington, 8, with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock — surprised herself by getting emotional over previous complications. “I have been pregnant twice, hospitalized both times,” Clarkson, 41, told Clinton, 76.“I mean, literally, I asked God — this is a real thing — to just take me and my son, in the hospital the second time because I was like — it’s the worst thing,” Clarkson revealed as her eyes welled up with tears.“I didn’t know I’d get emotional, sorry,” the “Thankful” songstress admitted, looking off camera and seemingly giving her crew the “cut it out” hand gesture — which they appear to have agreed to as this portion of the conversation has been edited out of the clip posted to “The Kelly Clarkson Show” YouTube channel.

Naman Ramachandran Studiocanal’s Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” debuted atop the U.K and Ireland box office with £2.77 million ($3.4 million), according to numbers from Comscore. It was neck-and-neck for the second spot. Entertainment Film Distributors’ “Civil War,” directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, debuted with £1.82 million, including previews.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment has shared a four-word statement over a very hot topic on the cobbles right now after surprising with an unrecognisable appearance.

Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant are enjoying a rare night out!

We all know Bruno Tonioli as one of TV’s biggest personalities, whether he’s jumping up from the Strictly judging panel to give flamboyant feedback or fiercely grabbing the golden buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent.The Italian powerhouse is entering his second series of the ITV talent show and while it’s hard to imagine that Bruno, 68, would ever feel nervous on screen, he admits to some butterflies. “There is a lot to live up to when you’re the new kid, ” he says. “You can’t take anything for granted.” Bruno, who left Strictly in 2019 to focus on filming the US version Dancing With The Stars, joined the BGT judging panel last year, replacing David Walliams, who left the show after disrespectful comments he made about contestants came to light.

KANDOO KID (4:05) can show his mettle in the Topham Trophy of Day Two of the Aintree Festival.

We’ve all been there – you wake up one morning and discover that a pimple has appeared on your face, and the temptation to squeeze it is very, very real. You might think that it’ll help it go down or make it easier to cover up with makeup, but according to one expert, it’s actually the worst thing you can do.

Angelique Jackson In a competitive situation, Warner Bros. has landed “The Color Purple” director Blitz Bazawule’s next project, which takes on the legendary Yasuke, an African warrior who became the first Black samurai.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Growing up in Israel meant that “We Were the Lucky Ones” actor Amit Rahav was taught about the Holocaust at any early age. His childhood in Tel Aviv included a school trip to concentration camps in Poland. “It’s mandatory in the curriculum,” Rahav tells Variety.

Drew Barrymore revealed on Friday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” that the movie’s co-writer and star, Adam Sandler, is working on a screenplay for “Happy Gilmore 2.”“Variety reports that Adam Sandler may have written the first draft for ‘Happy Gilmore 2,'” Barrymore said.“I want it. I need it.

Naman Ramachandran For veteran Bollywood filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his latest film “12th Fail” is the gift that keeps on giving. Based on the 2019 book of the same name by Anurag Pathak, the film tells the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma who conquered extreme familial poverty to pass one of the world’s toughest examination processes and become an Indian Police Service officer. Distributed by Zee Studios, the modestly budgeted “12th Fail” released theatrically in October 2023 in a Bollywood market where only big-budget action spectacles were working and many smaller films were taking the easier route to bowing directly on a streamer.

The news that Dundee may have to play Motherwell away from Dens Park on Saturday raises the question of where it would be shifted to - and the same goes to their rearranged clash with Rangers days later.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden’s kids, Harlow and Sparrow, look just like their parents. The teens made their red carpet debut alongside their parents to support Richie’s new movie, “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter Is Dead.” Sofia Richie’s new clothing line inspired by her own style: ‘I feel powerful in what I wear’Sofia Richie reveals how her dad, Lionel Richie, reacted to her pregnancyRichie was supported by her family, including her husband Madden, her father Lionel, his girlfriend Lisa Parigi, her mother Brenda Harvey-Richie, and her children Harlow, 16, and Sparrow, 14. The family wore all black outfits, with Harlow wearing a tight black top and some leather pants, looking remarkably like her mother.

More than just a dramatist and storyteller, Oscar-winning director Ang Lee (“Brokeback Mountain”) is an innovator in the vein of James Cameron and has always been quick to test new filmmaking technologies. Lee has been eager to experiment with early motion capture technologies, as he did the mo-cap himself for his movie “The Hulk” and the exceptional 3D and CGI used in his acclaimed “Life of Pi.” More recently, the filmmaker embraced things like 3D and high frame rates in his films “Gemini Man” and “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.” However, in a recent interview with IndieWire, the director said he’s soured on the technologies and won’t return to them anytime soon, specifically 3D.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Ang Lee is moving on from 3D filmmaking after a trio of hit or miss releases: “Life of Pi” (2012), “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” (2016) and “Gemini Man” (2019). The former title was an acclaimed blockbuster that won Lee the Oscar for best director, while the latter two releases, also distributing in high-frame rate at 120 frames per second, were mostly critical misfires and big financial disappointments. Lee hasn’t made a movie since “Gemini Man.” “I tried higher frame rate and I tried 3D,” Lee recently told IndieWire.

Princess Eugenie has a favourite accessory that she just can't live without - and it's not what you might think! Last weekend, the princess shared a super cute photo of her cuddling her baby boy, Ernest, to mark her 34th birthday. Fans were thrilled to see the little one, but they also couldn't help but notice Eugenie's amazing headband.The gorgeous cream-coloured piece had a textured surface and was quite wide - and it came with a price tag of £675! The designer, Emily London, says on her website: "The devil is in the detail simple, understated and wondrously flattering on the head, these statement silk hatbands add volume and height with zero fuss." Now, fashion expert Megan Watkins has praised Eugenie for her stylish choices.

Director Ang Lee is finally pointing the finger.