# Marcmalkin — RSS Amplifier Everything Marcmalkin publishes, across 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [San Sebastián Sets Michaël R. Roskam’s ‘Le Faux Soir’ as Closing Night Film](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/san-sebastian-michael-roskam-le-faux-soir-closing-film-1236838841/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ “Le Faux Soir,” a Belgian-French WWII resistance drama from “Bullhead” director Michaël R. Roskam, has been set as the closing night film of this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival. Playing in the festival’s Official Selection out of competition, the film will have its European premiere at San Sebastián after world premiering at Toronto, where it \[…\] ## [‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Secrets in Stage Transformation Video (EXCLUSIVE)](https://variety.com/2026/theater/global/game-of-thrones-the-mad-king-behind-the-scenes-video-1236838551/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ “Game of Thrones: The Mad King” is sharing some of the magic behind the scenes in a new video that shows how the stage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon has been transformed for the show, which launched earlier this month. The show’s production design, overseen by set designer Chloe Lamford, is unlike anything \[…\] ## [Toei, Shochiku, Kadokawa Among IP Holders Set for TIFFCOM’s Tokyo Adaptation and Remake Market](https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/toei-shochiku-kadokawa-ip-holders-tokyo-remake-market-1236838854/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ Eight major Japanese publishers, studios and production companies will pitch intellectual property to international buyers at the second edition of Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake, running Oct. 28-30 at TIFFCOM 2026 in Tokyo. The platform, known as TIPM, will host one-on-one business meetings and open pitching sessions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center \[…\] ## [‘You Don’t Belong Here’ Director Florin Şerban Sets Next Feature After Winning Locarno’s Golden Leopard (EXCLUSIVE)](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/you-dont-belong-here-florin-serban-follow-up-locarno-1236838137/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ Romanian filmmaker Florin Şerban, whose bleak study of systemic racism and toxic masculinity “You Don’t Belong Here” won the Golden Leopard at the recently wrapped Locarno Film Festival, is prepping his next feature film. Speaking to Variety at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where “You Don’t Belong Here” is playing in the main competition, the director shared details \[…\] ## [India’s Epic Studios, Rusk Media Ink 50-Title Vertical Drama Deal (EXCLUSIVE)](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/india-epic-studios-rusk-media-50-title-vertical-drama-deal-1236838805/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ India’s Epic Studios has partnered with Rusk Media Private Limited (RMPL) to produce 50 original vertical drama series, aiming to build the country’s largest library of owned vertical-drama intellectual property. The slate will span genres including mythology, drama, mystery, thriller and romance. The series will premiere on Alright! TV, Rusk Media’s platform for original vertical-drama \[…\] ## [Busan Festival Honors Ahn Sung-ki, Market Names Thailand Country of Honor](https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/busan-festival-honor-ahn-sung-ki-market-thailand-country-of-honor-1236838811/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a Special Program in Focus honoring the late Korean screen legend Ahn Sung-ki, while the festival’s market arm has named Thailand the first-ever recipient of a new top-tier country partnership. “Those Beautiful Years, Ahn Sung-ki” serves as the grand finale to the nationwide tributes paid to \[…\] ## [Manoj Bajpayee, Sudhir Mishra, Anubhav Sinha’s Gandhi Film Unveils Plot, Adds Saurabh Shukla, Narendra Hirawat (EXCLUSIVE)](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/manoj-bajpayee-gandhi-film-plot-cast-producer-1236838081/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ Indian thespian Manoj Bajpayee’s first screen portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi will focus on a previously undisclosed chapter of India’s independence history, according to new details released on the Sudhir Mishra-directed film. Saurabh Shukla has joined the cast, and Narendra Hirawat and NH Studioz have come aboard as producer and presenter, respectively, alongside Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras \[…\] ## [Josh Radnor Is ‘Not Even a Little Bit’ Close to His ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Co-Stars: ‘You Just Go Out and Live Your Life’](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/josh-radnor-not-close-how-i-met-your-mother-co-stars-1236838802/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ Josh Radnor recently told the “Half the Picture” podcast that he is “not even a little bit” close to his “How I Met Your Mother” co-stars, despite filming together for 208 episodes across 9 seasons. When asked if he’s still tight with his “How I Met Your Mother” family, Radnor said, “No. Not even a \[…\] ## [Naomi Watts to Receive Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award for ‘The Housewife’](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/naomi-watts-zurich-the-housewife-1236838419/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ Zurich Film Festival is to honor actress Naomi Watts with the Golden Eye Award for her performance in Ben Shirinian’s “The Housewife.” In Zurich, she will present the film, in which she portrays the enigmatic wife of a suspected Nazi. The actress will personally accept the award on Sept. 26 and offer insights into her \[…\] ## [Hayden Panettiere’s Death: DEA Joins Investigation](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hayden-panettiere-death-dea-joins-investigation-1236838724/) _2026-08-20 · Variety_ The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death, according to ABC News. The DEA is entering a joint effort with South Carolina’s Greenville Police Department and the local coroner’s office, according to TMZ. Panettiere died Sunday night at age 36. The official cause of death has not yet been determined. In \[…\] ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xVwWwXkS7RiI) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [‘Wildwood’ Trailer: Carey Mulligan Voices a Grieving Mother Ready to Tear Apart an Enchanted Forest in New Laika Stop-Motion Film](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/wildwood-trailer-new-stopmotion-laika-film-1236837290/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ After six years, Laika is back with a new stop-motion animated film. In the new trailer for “Wildwood,” a young girl named Prue (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission, joined by her classmate Curtis (Jacob Tremblay), to save her baby brother from a murder of crows. It’s a quest that takes her into \[…\] ## [‘Northbound’ Review: Bruce Dern Revs Up a Road Movie With Its Hands Otherwise Firmly at Ten and Two](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/northbound-review-bruce-dern-1236836684/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ There is a pleasantly peppery performance from a bewhiskered — and bewhiskyed — Bruce Dern in William Scoular’s “Northbound,” but its spice is lost to the coziness of an approach that sets a higher premium on amiability than originality. Kicking off to Trooper’s stadium staple “Raise a Little Hell” and closing out with the plaintive \[…\] ## [Ewan McGregor Says Next Obi-Wan Kenobi Project Could Be Tracking Down Yoda or a ‘Big Love Story’ With Wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s ‘Ahsoka’ Character: ‘There’s Got to Be Something’](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/ewan-mcgregor-obi-wan-kenobi-project-ideas-yoda-ahsoka-1236838079/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ Ewan McGregor has recently been very vocal about his desire to return as Obi-Wan Kenobi — and even has a few pitches for what his “Star Wars” character could get up to in a new project. Speaking at the Variety Lounge at Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Scottish star said he’d got as far as \[…\] ## [Producers Scout for K-pop Talent With U.S. Appeal During KCON Fan Festival in Los Angeles](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/girls-planet-2027-kim-sinyoung-kcon-music-tv-1236836519/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ In a makeshift audition booth assembled in a far corner on the ground floor of the Los Angeles Convention Center, a steady stream of K-pop lovers took their shot this past weekend. As part of the annual KCON Korean entertainment and culture festival, producers of a hit Korean talent competition series held auditions on Aug. \[…\] ## [‘Club Kid’ Trailer: Jordan Firstman Is a Party Promoter With a Surprise Son in His A24 Cannes Sensation](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/club-kid-trailer-a24-jordan-firstman-cannes-1236837607/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ After making a splash at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — and sparking a studio bidding war that culminated in a $17 million sale from A24 — Jordan Firstman’s film “Club Kid” has its first trailer. Firstman wrote and directed the film, which stars Cara Delevingne, Diego Calva, Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Reggie Absolom. It follows \[…\] ## [Emily Watson Says Growing Up in a Religious Cult Almost Stopped Her From Starring in ‘Breaking the Waves’: ‘I Was Like a Piece of Wire That Had Been Unplugged’](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/emily-watson-religious-cult-breaking-the-waves-sarajevo-1236838021/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ Emily Watson is one of the most lauded actors working today, having earned multiple Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations, as well as winning a Silver Bear in Berlin, a European Film Award and a SAG Award. But growing up in a religious cult almost ended her illustrious career before it even began. Speaking at \[…\] ## [Catherine Zeta-Jones Thriller Series ‘Kill Jackie’ Sets October Release Date on Prime Video](https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/catherine-zeta-jones-kill-jackie-release-date-prime-video-1236838064/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ Catherine Zeta-Jones’ highly anticipated thriller series, “Kill Jackie,” has set a premiere date on Prime Video. The Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures production will release all eight episodes Oct. 2 on the streamer in the U.K., Ireland, Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Canada. It will also launch on the same day on AMC+ \[…\] ## [Hamaguchi Ryusuke, Pawel Pawlikowski Cannes Winners Among El Gouna’s First 10 Titles for Ninth Edition](https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/hamaguchi-pawlikowski-el-gouna-first-10-titles-2026-1236838061/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ El Gouna Film Festival has revealed the first 10 titles for its ninth edition, set to run Oct. 15-23, in the Red Sea resort town of El Gouna, Egypt. The lineup spans work from established auteurs and first-time feature directors, drawing from festivals including Cannes, Berlin, Sundance and Karlovy Vary. Among the titles is Hamaguchi \[…\] ## [The Beatles Ink Licensing and Merch Deal With Universal Music Ahead of Biopics](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/the-beatles-licensing-merch-deal-universal-music-1236838031/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ The Beatles’ rights-holding company Apple Corps has come together with Universal Music Group to ink a wide-ranging licensing and merch deal for all things related to the fab four. It will include physical and digital merchandise, licensing and e-commerce. “The Beatles embody music’s power to change the world, and that influence makes them one of \[…\] ## [Yami Gautam Dhar’s ‘Nayyi Navelli’ Sets October Release From Amazon MGM Studios, Colour Yellow (EXCLUSIVE)](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/yami-gautam-dhar-nayyi-navelli-october-release-1236837564/) _2026-08-19 · Variety_ Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow have set “Nayyi Navelli,” an Indian fantasy family entertainer starring Yami Gautam Dhar, for release in cinemas this October, timed to the Dussehra festival period. Balaji Mohan directs from a script by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma. Aanand L Rai and Sharma produce through Colour Yellow, marking the \[…\] ## [Open this .onion address (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sqrAKfmt64qU) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Access 7btj5kisrpopxjkhmcugbiygfk2xd6op3ta7whfrmxxrldyrlh5b5zad.onion using a Tor browser. ## [‘Furious’ Star Steve Way on the Beauty of ‘Disabled Love’ and the Difficulty of Navigating Hollywood Without a Team: ‘I Want an Agency to Whore Me Out’](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/furious-steve-way-disability-hollywood-serial-killer-romance-1236836217/) _2026-08-18 · Variety_ It’s uncommon to meet an actor bold enough to call Ari Emanuel, the executive chairman of WME Group and one of the most powerful people in Hollywood, a “prick” on the record. But it’s also uncommon to interview an actor as unfiltered as Steve Way. “I want an agency to whore me out,” he says. \[…\] ## [‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ Is ‘Gory’ and ‘Gross’ With ‘Blood Everywhere,’ Says Star Linda Cardellini](https://variety.com/2026/tv/columns/crystal-lake-linda-cardellini-friday-the-13th-prequel-series-gory-gross-blood-1236836771/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ “Crystal Lake” star Linda Cardellini is teasing the upcoming “Friday the 13th” prequel television series. Cardellini stars in the Peacock series as the franchise antagonist Pamela Voorhees. The show, premiering Oct. 15 on the streamer, follows Voorhees’ life prior to the events of the first “Friday the 13th” film. It also stars William Catlett as \[…\] ## [‘Spy Kids’ Actor Alexa PenaVega Shares Heartbreak After Deaths of Fellow Child Stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase: ‘Hug Your People Close Today’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/alexa-vega-child-actor-deaths-hayden-panettiere-trachtenberg-1236836669/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ Alexa PenaVega’s “heart is heavy” after the death of Hayden Panettiere, most notably because it marks the third passing of a fellow child star in 2026. The “Spy Kids” actor noted in a statement on social media that she rose to fame with and grew up alongside the likes of Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh \[…\] ## [Donald Trump Attacks CNN’s Kristen Holmes for Asking if He Spoke to North Korean Dictator: ‘You’re a Loud, Boisterous Person. Be Quiet!’](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/trump-attacks-cnn-kristen-holmes-north-korea-dictator-1236836707/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ President Donald Trump grew angry at CNN’s Kristen Holmes during a press briefing at the White House Monday, after she asked whether he had spoken with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. “Quiet,” Trump told Holmes, CNN’s senior White House correspondent, after she queried the president about if Jong-un had asked Trump to curtail U.S. military \[…\] ## [California A.G. Rejects $1.88 Billion Paramount Bond, Says Company Wants a ‘Do-Over’ on Merger Delay](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/california-paramount-bonta-do-over-bond-1236836713/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ The California attorney general’s office fired back against Paramount’s request for a $1.88 billion bond on Monday, saying the company is seeking a “do-over” on its agreement to delay the Warner Bros. merger until an antitrust trial next March. In a statement, the A.G.’s office argued that Paramount is a “sophisticated” company that knew it \[…\] ## [Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Unveils Trailer, New Images](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/netflix-a-different-world-sequel-series-trailer-images-1236836718/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ School is back in session at Hillman College. Netflix’s new “A Different World” series released the official trailer and new images. The series is a followup to the NBC sitcom of the same title, which ran from 1987 to 1993 and was itself a spin-off of “The Cosby Show.” It stars Jasmine Guy and Kadeem \[…\] ## [Ariel Levy, a New Yorker Staff Writer, Joins ’60 Minutes’ as Contributor](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/ariel-levy-60-minutes-contributor-cbs-new-yorker-1236836716/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ Ariel Levy, a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine who has analyzed sexuality in culture and profiled a number of political and cultural newsmakers, will join “60 Minutes” as a contributor, the latest journalist to join the show’s ranks as it is being remade by Bari Weiss, the editor in chief of CBS News. \[…\] ## [Connie Britton Praises Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Brilliance’ After ‘Nashville’ Co-Star’s Death: ‘I Love You Girl. Sleep Easy Now’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/connie-britton-hayden-panettiere-death-nashville-1236836675/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ Connie Britton has “no words” following the death of her “Nashville” co-star Hayden Panettiere at 36 years old. The duo starred together on five seasons of the ABC country music drama from 2012 to 2016, with Panettiere headlining the series solo during its sixth and final season in 2018. Britton returned as a guest star \[…\] ## [Peacock Launches Test of Membership Rewards Program With Perks Including NBCU and Bravo Merch Discounts, Free Pizzas](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/peacock-test-membership-rewards-program-discounts-free-pizzas-1236836638/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ NBCUniversal’s Peacock launched a limited new membership program in a beta test with a variety of perks — aimed at keeping them from flying the coop as streaming subscribers, as well as driving incremental revenue from marketing pacts. The test of Peacock’s membership program is available initially to a limited, “randomly selected” group of Peacock \[…\] ## [CNN Has Prime-Time Anchors Locked In Ahead of Paramount Deal](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cnn-prime-time-anchors-locked-paramount-1236836589/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ Executives at Paramount Skydance have agreed to pay billions to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but they may have to do a little more work if they want to put their own stamp on the programming at CNN. CNN recently struck a new deal with Abby Phillip, anchor of the raucous 10 p.m. roundtable “NewsNight,” that \[…\] ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OuX6RgjkgUTM) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Dominates With $70 Million Weekend as Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Debuts Second](https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/china-box-office-once-upon-a-time-in-the-middle-east-the-odyssey-1236836046/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” took command of the mainland China box office during the Aug. 14–16 weekend, grossing RMB477.9 million ($70.3 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Following its Tuesday, Aug. 11 rollout and earlier previews, the production has amassed a cumulative \[…\] ## [Hollywood Failed Hayden Panettiere](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hayden-panettiere-death-hollywood-sexual-predators-1236836037/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ Hayden Panettiere, the former child actress who grew up onscreen before our very eyes, passed away Sunday at the age of 36. She died five days before her 37th birthday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father Alan said in a statement. “She was an \[…\] ## [John Oliver Brutally Mocks Trump for Sacrificing Staff in Airplane-Swap Incident](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/john-oliver-mocks-trump-sacrificing-staff-airplane-swap-incident-iran-1236836013/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ On Sunday night, the summer’s hottest soap opera star, John Oliver, opened the latest edition of his Emmy-winning HBO series “Last Week Tonight” by addressing Trump’s controversial airplane switcheroo incident whilst leaving a NATO summit in Turkey. “The Iran War dragged on with a series of humiliating news headlines including this revelation about Trump’s trip \[…\] ## [Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Star, Dies at 36](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hayden-panettiere-dead-heroes-scream-1236835999/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles on “Heroes,” “Nashville” and in “Scream 4” and “Scream VI,” died on Sunday. Her rep confirmed her death to ABC News. A cause of death was not immediately known. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light \[…\] ## [‘Lanterns’ Premiere Shocker: Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and Show Creators Break Down That Time Jump and Cliffhanger](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/lanterns-premiere-how-does-hal-die-1236835653/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 premiere of “Lanterns,” now streaming on HBO Max. What kind of superhero show has the guts to kill off its lead character in the first episode? Of course, just because Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) is found dead in the bleachers by John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and \[…\] ## [Noah Kahan Turns His ‘Miserable’ Material Into Manic Elation at Triumphant Rose Bowl Stadium Show: Concert Review](https://variety.com/2026/music/concert-reviews/noah-kahan-concert-review-tour-rose-bowl-stadium-1236835970/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ “My name is Noah Kahan and I am here to make you fucking miserable!” the biggest male rock star on the charts right now announced almost at the outset of his sold-out show Saturday night at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium. In this, he was unsuccessful, but to Kahan’s credit, he did not really try very \[…\] ## [‘The End of Tom Six’ Review: The Director of the ‘Human Centipede’ Films Has Multiple Sclerosis and Is Sharing the Horror. This Confessional Doc Is His Witty Self-Defense](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/the-end-of-tom-six-review-the-human-centipede-1236835608/) _2026-08-17 · Variety_ "The End of Tom Six" is a self-styled confessional memoir in which Six fuses his life and career and illness into a parable. He’s asking: Is there room anymore for movies, like his, that stray over the line? And if not, what does that mean? ## [Noah Wyle Hopes David Ellison’s Threat to Move Paramount Out of California is ‘Saber Rattling’: ‘You’re Going to Take Hollywood Out of Hollywood’](https://variety.com/2026/tv/columns/noah-wyle-david-ellison-move-paramount-out-of-california-1236835892/) _2026-08-16 · Variety_ Noah Wyle is hoping David Ellison isn’t serious about moving Paramount out of California. “I hope this is saber rattling because I can’t think of anything that would less engender you to the population of this industry than to say you’re going to take Hollywood out of Hollywood,” the “Pitt” star told me Sunday at \[…\] ## [Dwayne Johnson Leads Crowd in ‘Happy Birthday’ Song for Daughter Simone After Receiving Disney Legends Award at D23](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dwayne-johnson-disney-legend-d23-emily-blunt-1236833908/) _2026-08-16 · Variety_ Dwayne Johnson has been officially crowned a legend — a Disney Legend that is. On Sunday at D23, Johnson was honored with the hall-of-fame-style award from the Walt Disney Company. From “Jungle Cruise” to the “Moana” franchise and “Race to Witch Mountain,” Johnson is no stranger to the world of Disney. But as he took the stage to \[…\] ## [Bob Iger Gets All-Star Send-Off From Robert Downey Jr., Harrison Ford and New CEO Josh D’Amaro at D23 Disney Legends Ceremony](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bob-iger-robert-downey-jr-harrison-ford-d23-disney-legends-1236835731/) _2026-08-16 · Variety_ Bob Iger is officially a legend within the Disney kingdom. We can’t call it surprising that the media giant named its former CEO (twice over) to its hall of fame, but it’s certainly fitting. Iger, 75, has guided the company to delirious heights of success – and through some of its darkest ever hours. Disney \[…\] ## [‘Top Chef’ Host Kristen Kish on How Her Fellow Judges and People Around Her ‘Helped Me Get to a Place Where I Felt Like My Best Self’](https://variety.com/2026/tv/podcasts/top-chef-host-kristen-kish-podcast-interview-1236834230/) _2026-08-14 · Podcasts – Variety_ In another life, Kristen Kish might have been an astronaut. As a young child, she even went to space camp for a day. “I sat in the little simulator, and I touched all the buttons,” she recalls, her face lighting up. “I want to go to adult space camp,” she declares. And maybe, she’ll do \[…\] ## [Stanley Tucci on Why His Emmy-Nominated ‘Tucci In Italy’ Is Moving to the United Kingdom Next Season](https://variety.com/2026/tv/podcasts/stanley-tucci-nat-geo-italy-moving-uk-next-season-why-1236830482/) _2026-08-08 · Podcasts – Variety_ Italy remains Stanley Tucci’s first love. But a man can travel, right? After winning three Emmys for CNN’s “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” followed by two nominations (including this year) for Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” the star is on the move. Tucci tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast that he’s currently filming his new season \[…\] ## [Emmy-Nominated Stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs on the Legacy of ‘Hacks’ and Which Character Needs a Spinoff First](https://variety.com/2026/tv/podcasts/hacks-hannah-einbinder-paul-w-downs-legacy-spinoff-1236825927/) _2026-08-02 · Podcasts – Variety_ Hannah Einbinder says working with Gillian Anderson on the new film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” has actually given her a new perspective on the end of “Hacks” and its legacy. “Doing all this press with Gillian for the movie, she talks about ‘X-Files’ constantly,” Einbinder tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. “She’s asked \[…\] ## [Gay Romance Podcast ‘Drive Thru Magic’ Casts Daniel J. Kim and Danielle Kennedy, Sets September Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)](https://variety.com/2026/digital/podcasts/gay-romance-podcast-drive-thru-magic-daniel-j-kim-1236821490/) _2026-07-26 · Podcasts – Variety_ Daniel J. Kim (“Cobra Kai”) and Danielle Kennedy (“The ’Burbs”) have joined the cast of “Drive Thru Magic,” the upcoming scripted fiction podcast from actor, writer and director Briggon Snow (“The Bright Sessions”). The project is produced by Atypical Artists and executive produced by Lauren Shippen. “Drive Thru Magic” is a gay romance drama set against the unlikely backdrop of \[…\] ## [Noah Wyle on ‘The Pitt’ Fan Discourse, Saving Hollywood and What’s Coming In Season 3](https://variety.com/2026/tv/podcasts/noah-wyle-the-pitt-fans-hollywood-season-3-1236818461/) _2026-07-24 · Podcasts – Variety_ Noah Wyle knows some “The Pitt” fans came down hard on his character, Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, given how the character’s personal struggles caused him to lash out at some of his colleagues in Season 2. But he tries not to pay attention to the online discourse. “The blending of the line between actor and \[…\] ## [Who Are the Emmy Category Spoilers, Who Wins When One Show Dominates a Category — And Other Burning Emmy Questions](https://variety.com/2026/tv/podcasts/emmy-category-spoilers-burning-emmy-questions-1236816115/) _2026-07-18 · Podcasts – Variety_ On another all-Roundtable edition of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, the team opens by discussing their World Cup fever — and apologizing to Jazz for the nail-biter loss of her England team to Argentina. We then dive into burning Emmy questions, including the potential spoilers in the drama and comedy races (it’s probably “The Pitt” \[…\] ## [Emmy Nominations Roundtable: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Dominate, but ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Pluribus’ Are Waiting in the Wings](https://variety.com/2026/tv/podcasts/emmy-nominations-roundtable-the-pitt-hacks-podcast-1236807336/) _2026-07-11 · Podcasts – Variety_ At 25 noms, is “The Pitt” heading toward its second consecutive drama win? In breaking the record for most comedy noms ever, is “Hacks” a shoo-in? What happened to “Half Man”? How did “Dancing With the Stars” end its ten-year nomination drought? What can we expect from Emmys host Mariska Hargitay? 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