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• ‘It: Welcome to Derry,’ ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘3 Body Problem’: Jovan Adepo’s Globetrotting Year of Scares, Science and Sea-Faring Epics

  Jovan Adepo on starring in 'It: Welcome to Derry,' Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' and Season 2 of '3 Body Problem.'

• Weekend Update Skewers ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Golden Globe Noms and the ‘Stranger Things’ Cast on ‘SNL’

  During Weekend Update on 'SNL,' pop culture targets like 'KPop Demon Hunters' and 'Stranger Things' were skewered.

• ‘SNL’ Parodies Variety’s Actors on Actors Series With Holiday Characters Edition, Featuring The Grinch, Scrooge and Rudolph

  'Saturday Night Live' had a holiday edition of Variety's iconic Actors on Actors segment.

• Dakota Johnson Joins Lily Allen to Play ‘Madeline’ on ‘SNL’

  Dakota Johnson joined musical guest Lily Allen to play 'Madeline' on 'SNL.'

• Donald Trump Bombs Santa, Slams Warner Bros. Sale and Celebrates Epstein Condoms in ‘SNL’ Cold Open

  On the "Saturday Night Live" cold open, Donald Trump bombed Santa, slammed Warner Bros. and celebrated Epstein condoms.

• Big Advertisers Appear Wary of CBS News’ Bari Weiss Town Hall Format

  Many major advertisers appeared to sit out a new CBS News town hall format moderated by Bari Weiss and featuring a conversation with Erika Kirk

• Nicki Minaj Says It’s ‘Impossible’ For Gavin Newsom to Become President in 2028: ‘He Thinks He’s Tom Cruise’

  Nicki Minaj says it is 'impossible' for California Governor Gavin Newsom to be elected president in 2028.

• ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Respond to Jordan Firstman’s Critique of Show’s Sex Scenes: ‘Is There Only One Way to Have Authentic Gay Sex on TV?’

  'Heated Rivarly' stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud have responded to 'I Love LA' star Jordan Firstman, who criticized the show's sex scenes.

• Frankie Muniz Says ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot Was First Time He Was ‘Happy to Call Myself an Actor’ and One of the ‘Best Times’ He’s Had on Set

  Frankie Muniz says filming 'Malcolm in the Middle' reboot was the first time he was 'happy to call myself an actor.'

• Gunther Says Fans ‘Will Get Their Hearts Broken’ During John Cena Retirement Match: ‘I’m Looking Forward to That’

  Gunther previews his match against John Cena, which will be the last match of Cena's legendary career

• Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dies at 60

  Peter Greene, who often played villains and criminals including Zed in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction," was found dead in New York on Friday.

• Dick Van Dyke Turns 100: How the Centenarian Triumphed in the ‘Risky’ Musical ‘Mary Poppins’ After Weathering His Show’s Near-Cancellation and an Emmy Boycott

  As Dick Van Dyke turns 100, Variety looks back at how 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' was almost canceled and how 'Mary Poppins' was considered a big risk.

• Google Removes AI Videos of Disney Characters After Cease and Desist Letter

  Google has taken down dozens of AI-generated videos of Disney-owned characters after the studio sent a cease and desist letter on Wednesday.

• ‘Holes’ TV Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+

  Disney+ has declined to pick up its 'Holes' pilot to series.

• Jim Carrey Offered to Return $20 Million ‘Grinch’ Payday and Quit the Movie Amid ‘Panic Attacks’ Over Makeup; A Man ‘Who Trained the Military on Enduring Torture’ Was Hired to Help

  Jim Carrey says a military torture expert was brought on to 'How the Grinch Saved Christmas' to teach him how to endure the makeup process.

• ‘When Calls the Heart’ Prequel ‘Hope Valley: 1874’ Set at Hallmark+ With Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayers and Jill Hennessy (EXCLUSIVE)

  As 'When Calls the Heart' heads into Season 13, Hallmark+ announces a new prequel series, led by Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayers.

• ‘Phineas and Ferb,’ ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’ Among Producers Guild Awards Nominees in Sports, Children’s and Short-Form

  The Producers Guild of America has announced its PGA Awards nominees in the sports, children’s and short-form categories.

• Amanda Seyfried on Becoming ‘Ann Lee,’ Urging Unity in America and Why ‘Mamma Mia 3’ Is ‘Burning a Hole Through the Table’

  Amanda Seyfried discusses her performance in 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' the state of America and why taking care of each other matters now.

• TV Academy Reveals Emmy Calendar for 2026 — Including Eligibility, Submission, Voting and Nomination Dates

  Here's the TV Academy's 2026 Emmy calendar, including eligibility, submission, nomination and voting dates.

• Ashleigh Banfield to Exit NewsNation Primetime, But Work as Contributor

  Ashleigh Banfield to Exit NewsNation Primetime to Focus on True Crime Podcast

• Sarah Sherman on Her Disgusting HBO Special, Opening for Adam Sandler and Those Nude Prosthetics: ‘No… Those Are Not My Genitals’

  Sarah Sherman unpacks her debut stand-up special 'Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh' and those nude prosthetics.

• ‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed for Season 2 at HBO Max and Crave

  Canadian hockey romance 'Heated Rivalry' will return to HBO Max and Crave for a second season.

• Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Imax Prologue Shows Matt Damon Emerging From the Trojan Horse and an Epic Battle Beginning

  Christopher Nolan's new movie is getting an Imax 70mm preview

• ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Photos: Sydney Sweeney Melts Ice Cream, Jacob Elordi Preps Raw Meat and More

  HBO released new character images from 'Euphoria' Season 3, featuring Sydney Sweeney and a melting ice cream cone, Jacob Elordi and raw meat and more.

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