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Idris Elba is reacting to news that Keanu Reeves is joining the Sonic the Hedgehog universe as the voice of Shadow for the third installment of the film saga.

Hilary Swank is reflecting on her Boys Don’t Cry role again and voicing her hope that a trans actor would get her role if they movie were made today.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After premiering in 2018 in the U.S., “Bluey” has become an Australian-made pop culture phenomenon with 151 episodes under its belt and more to come. While the animated TV show is made for five to seven year-olds, adults have also come to enjoy “Bluey” for its heart-warming and sometimes sad episodes with positive messaging and outlook on life.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were delighted when a singer was awarded the season's first golden buzzer.

Hulu is set to get two Family Guy holiday specials later this year.

Jordan Moreau Mandisa, the Grammy-winning Christian singer who began her career on “American Idol,” was found dead in her Nashville home on Thursday. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” her representative confirmed to local outlet The Tennessean.

Katcy Stephan Jeff Boone has joined Fremantle‘s North American team as its new VP of scripted development. In this role, Boone will be responsible for developing new series for its pipeline and play an active role within Fremantle’s global scripted network. Boone will report to Fremantle’s EVP of Scripted Programming, Jenni Sherwood.

The first trailer for the upcoming movie Transformers One has been unveiled!

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA is urging members to support a new agreement with the major record labels, which establishes conditions under which singers’ voices can be replicated with AI. The union announced a tentative agreement with the labels — including Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group — on Friday, saying that it provides for “ethical and responsible” use of artificial intelligence. The agreement follows the union’s contract with the major studios, which ended last year’s actors strike, and which set terms for AI use in TV and film.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Paramount has delayed “Aang: The Last Airbender” to 2026 and moved “Transformers One” back by one week. The animated “Avatar: The Last Airbender” spinoff was previously set for Oct. 10, 2025 and will now open on Jan.

Olly Murs took to the stage in Leeds on Wednesday night, 17 April, and gave a sweet update about his newborn daughter.The pop star revealed that his little girl "has got one hell of a voice already", bringing laughter from the audience.The 39 year old The X Factor finalist and his wife, Amelia Tank, 31, announced the arrival of their baby girl Madison on Instagram earlier the same day.The new parents proudly shared a sweet snapshot of them leaving the hospital with their bundle of joy in a car seat. The sweet caption revealed their daughters name as it read: "Our mini Murs has arrived. Madison we love you so much already." Olly was back on stage just a few hours after making the exciting announcement.

Selena Kuznikov Autobots, assemble: Paramount has released a trailer for “Transformers One,” the animated prequel film led by the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry and Scarlett Johansson. Hemsworth voices young Optimus Prime, when he was just known as Orion Pax. Henry is D-16, before he became Optimus’ rival Megatron.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Sales and production house Film Constellation is launching world sales rights on U.S. comedy drama “Eephus,” directed by Carson Lund, set to world premiere in the Directors’ Fortnight section in Cannes in May.

EXCLUSIVE: Idris and Sabrina Elba have set Halfway, a sci-fi thriller podcast at Audible with Lenny Henry, George Mackay, and Sex Education alum Patricia Allison as voice cast leads. 

Family Guy just yet.In a new profile with The LA Times in honour of the sitcom’s 25th anniversary, the creator reflected on the show’s impressive long-running status, saying: “At this point, I don’t see a good reason to stop.“People still love it. It makes people happy and it funds some good causes.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter A “Golden Axe” animated series has been greenlit at Comedy Central, Variety has learned. Based on the beloved Sega games of the same name, the show hails from co-creators Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler. Matthew Rhys (“The Americans,” “Perry Mason”), Danny Pudi (“Community,” “Mythic Quest”), Lisa Gilroy (“Jury Duty,” “Interior Chinatown”), Liam McIntyre (“Spartacus,” “The Flash”), and Carl Tart (“Grand Crew,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks”) will lead the voice cast.

Family Guy just yet.In a new profile with The LA Times in honour of the sitcom’s 25th anniversary, the creator reflected on the show’s impressive long-running status, saying: “At this point, I don’t see a good reason to stop.“People still love it. It makes people happy and it funds some good causes.

Talented pianist Latisha Chan from West Calder High School has been named as West Lothian’s Young Musician of the year for 2024.

Alex Ritman Jessie Buckley has lent her voice to “Three Hares,” the hand-drawn animated short film from BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paloma Baez (“The House,” “Poles Apart”). The ecologically-focused film — which has now completed production — was directed and adapted by Baeza from an original story by Hanya Yanagihara, the author of “The People in the Trees,” “A Little Life,” “To Paradise,” and editor-in-chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine.

Blake Griffin‘s time in the NBA has come to an end.

The mental health ward where Charlie Millers suffered a fatal injury struggled with short staffing, an inquest has heard. However, staff taking care of Charlie before his tragic death say observations on him were happening every five minutes, as planned.

Kathleen Herles. During a conversation with Herles and her iconic role as the voice of Dora, we explored the challenges, triumphs, and enduring impact of her contributions to children’s entertainment. EXCLUSIVE: Dora the Explorer is back with a new look, new songs, and more funMeet Isabella Esler, the young Latina who lit up Broadway as the star of ‘Beetlejuice’Let’s uncover the magic behind the microphone and reveal the voice behind one of the most beloved characters in animation history.I started my career at a young age.

Seth MacFarlane is opening up about possibly ending Family Guy after 22 seasons.

Dan Neely There’s no denying that the announcement of Sora, OpenAI’s new text to video technology, has elicited a mixture of excitement and anxiety in Hollywood. Although a common reaction is that Hollywood is doomed, the truth is there should be optimism that the production process just got a whole lot easier. Creative people will have more tools to collaborate, communicate their visions, and more seamlessly engage with their fans.

A pilot scheme to hold Scots rape trials without juries present would not go ahead until late 2028, the Justice Secretary has indicated.

Katcy Stephan Tim Meadows (“Mean Girls,” “Bob’s Burgers”) and Stephanie Beatriz (“Encanto,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) have been cast in key voice roles for the upcoming animated comedy/sci-fi feature film “Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture,” directed by Michael Skolnick (“The Gliksmans”). Mack Williams (“Archer,” “The Get Down”) of Pig Apple and Michael Bitton (“Gran Turismo,” “The Wheel of Time”) of 14th Street Music have also signed on as Animation Director and Composer, respectively.

Susanna Reid was quick to offer her support to Ed Balls as he gave an update on his health during Tuesday's edition of ITV's Good Morning Britain.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent NBCUniversal Studio Group chair and chief content officer Donna Langley will be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival, where she will receive the Women in Motion Award from Kering‘s chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault, Cannes president Iris Knobloch and director Thierry Fremaux. The awards ceremony will take place at a glamorous gala dinner hosted by Kering on May 19, which will bring together major talent and executives attending the festival.

Keanu Reeves is joining Sonic the Hedgehog 3!

New York Yankees radio play-by-play voice John Sterling, 85, is retiring effective immediately, the team and broadcaster both confirmed Monday.