Brad Pitt puts on a stylish display in a fuzzy striped sweater on set of upcoming Apple film Wolves

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Like a virus that keeps coming back but growing weaker each time, “Children of the Corn” is now a horror movie that lacks the strength to infect you with even a speck of fear. The original strain of the virus was Stephen King’s short story — published in 1977, at the heart of his shivery heyday. The tale of a group of Nebraska farm-town children who worship a demon that lives in the local cornfields, it was like a slasher version of “Lord of the Flies,” with a touch of the creepiness of “The Wicker Man.” The kids killed the adults around them, but the scariest thing about them is that they’d become a cult. The cornfield demon, known as He Who Walks Behind the Rows, was less a monster than a force, one that spoke to gathering forces in our society — impulses of religious zealotry and intolerance that were starting to take shape by the late ’70s.

Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke feels about Warner Bros. making competing projects based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” Salke, who has held the top content job at Amazon since 2018, walked a Monday red carpet for the premiere of Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III” where she spoke with Variety about last week’s news that Warner Bros. had secured film rights to some of Tolkien’s books. One of Salke’s defining moves at Amazon was to secure television rights to the same literary works, which she achieved at great expense. The first season of Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” premiered in 2022 with a big global marketing push and critical acclaim — as well as a reported budget north of $450 million for the first batch of episodes. Previously, Warner Bros. pushed out two massively successful film franchises with auteur Peter Jackson beginning in 2001. Those films grossed over $5 billion at the worldwide box office and brought home a best picture Oscar for one of the entries.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Ruben Östlund, the Oscar-nominated director whose latest film “Triangle of Sadness” won last year’s Palme d’Or at Cannes, will be back at the French festival to preside over the jury of its 76th edition. Östlund is a Cannes regular, having won the festival’s top prize twice, for “Triangle of Sadness” in 2022 and for “The Square” in 2017. Before that, he presented two films at Un Certain Regard, including “Force Majeure,” which won the Jury Prize. “I am happy, proud and humbled to be trusted with the honor of jury president for this year’s competition at the Festival de Cannes,” said Östlund, who will be the first Swede to head the jury in 50 years, following the footsteps of Ingrid Bergman. “Nowhere in the film world is the anticipation as strong as when the curtain rises on the films in competition at the  festival.”

Ines de Ramon looked joyful as she carried around a bouquet of pink flowers on Valentine’s Day. de Ramon, who’s been spotted repeatedly with Brad Pitt, was photographed leaving her office in Los Angeles. Brad Pitt and George Clooney spotted in all-black outfits on the set of ‘Wolves’ in NYCDiego Calva’s mom didn’t stop crying at ‘Babylon’ screeningThe photos show de Ramon walking around LA with a bouquet of pink flowers in a white vase.

Longtime friends Brad Pitt and George Clooney get back to work in New York City on the set of their new Apple TV Plus movie Wolves.The 59-year-old Pitt and 61-year-old Clooney were spotted filming night shoots on location in the Big Apple on Tuesday.The Ocean's Eleven co-stars haven't starred in a movie since 2008's Burn After Reading, though they will reunite in this highly-anticipated project.Pitt was seen on set wearing the same outfit he's been wearing for the last few weeks - a white dress shirt under a black leather jacket.He also wore grey dress pants and black dress shoes for his day on the set of the thriller.

It’s not Valentine’s Day without a group rendition of a Taylor Swift song.

Briana Middleton, one of the leads of Apple TV+’s upcoming movie Sharper, has been tapped by the streamer to headline its high-profile drama series Metropolis, inspired by Fritz Lang’s classic 1927 science fiction film. Middleton is the first actor cast in the project, from Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail and UCP where he is under an overall deal.

It pays to be famous. Forbes has just dropped their list of the top 10 highest-paid entertainers in the world in 2022.Music icon Taylor Swift is the only woman on the list and she joins fellow musicians Bad Bunny, Sting, The Rolling Stones and Genesis.The group of high-earners also includes a number of filmmakers and TV creators, like the dynamic duos behind “The Simpsons” and “South Park.”The top earners in 2022 collected about $1.35 billion — just half as much as last year’s list which boasted entertainers such as Kanye “Ye” West, Jay-Z, and Bruce Springsteen.

Fuzzy fit! Brad Pitt looked extra stylish while out and about in New York City.

Pippa Middleton looked incredible on Saturday as she soaked up the sun on a beach in St Barts alongside her husband James Matthews and their young children. The socialite and author, 39, showcased her toned figure in a bright red bikini by Heidi Klein as she enjoyed a day out at the beach with former professional racing driver James, 47.

Forbes has published its annual breakdown of the highest-paid entertainers, revealing that Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones and Bad Bunny were among the biggest revenue-raisers in 2022.Swift came ninth on the list, totalling $92million in earnings between the release of her ‘Midnights’ album last October and subsequent ticket sales for her upcoming ‘Eras’ tour. It marks her sixth time on the highest-earners list, having previously topped it in 2019.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “The Penguin” series at HBO Max has added Rhenzy Feliz to its cast, Variety has learned. Feliz joins previously announced series stars Colin Farrell, who will reprise the role of Oswald “The Penguin” Cobblepot from “The Batman,” as well as Cristin Milioti. Details on Feliz’s character are being kept under wraps. The eight-episode series is said to continue the story of the film. It is believed to take place in the immediate aftermath of the events of “The Batman.” Milioti will star as Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Gotham mob boss Carmine Falcone. The role means Feliz has now held roles in both the Marvel and DC Universes. He previously starred in the Marvel series “The Runaways,” which aired for three seasons on Hulu. He also recently lent his voice to the hit Disney animated film “Encanto.” His other TV credits include “American Horror Stories” and “Teen Wolf,” while his other film credits include the George Clooney directorial effort “The Tender Bar.”

Former Marvel star Rhenzy Feliz is jumping to DC. Feliz, who headlined Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu, has been cast as a lead opposite Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti in the Max original series The Penguin (working title) from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios.

Brad Pitt is having a bit of fun on the set of Wolves!

Brad Pitt had fans doing a double take on Monday while he stepped out bearing a strikingly similar appearance to music artist Justin Bieber, as he was clad in the pop star's trademark bucket hat.Looking every inch the young pop star, Brad, 59, showed off his youthful style in a white furry outfit that resembled the aesthetic of an early 2000s boy band member. Pitt added a pair of black, dark-tinted sunglasses, creating a contrast with his mostly white outfit.The timeless actor was eyed in the surprising getup while working on the set of his new film Wolves in New York City.Brad has been filming the upcoming Apple TV thriller since last month when he arrived in the city with costar George Clooney, 61.  Shocking resemblance: Brad Pitt had fans doing a double take on Monday while he stepped out bearing a strikingly similar appearance to music artist Justin Bieber, as he was clad in the pop star's trademark bucket hat The seasoned Hollywood veteran looked typically handsome as he showed off his conventionally good looks.He rocked a freshly-trimmed graying goatee as he got busy on his latest endeavor, which was written by Jon Watts.His sweater was layered over a white crew neck t-shirt and had a stylishly frayed, asymmetric hemline.Pitt, who shares six kids with ex wife Angelina Jolie, punctuated the getup with a pair of white slip-on sneakers.The Bullet Train star smiled throughout his time at the location as he caught sun rays on the bright northeast day.The Oklahoma-born entertainer's pants boasted large patches at the knees and red paneling throughout.It's unclear whether he and his fellow leading man, Clooney, were dressed in character or their everyday clothes.George was dressed in a much understated look as he wore a

Brad Pitt and George Clooney shared a few laughs while filming a new car scene on the set of their new Apple TV Plus film Wolves.The 59-year-old Pitt and 61-year-old Clooney were spotted in a vehicle as production continued in New York City on Wednesday.Filming is entering its second month after starting just after the New Year in early January, with Pitt and Clooney frequently spotted shooting together.Their new scenes come just hours after Pitt was spotted chatting with his lookalike stunt double on the set.While it's unclear how much filming is left, the longtime friends certainly seemed to be having a good time together.  Laughs: Brad Pitt and George Clooney shared a few laughs while filming a new car scene on the set of their new Apple TV Plus film Wolves.

Now in its second month of production in New York City, Brad Pitt was seen arriving to the set of his latest film Wolves on Wednesday night.He stars alongside Ocean's Eleven co-star George Clooney in the forthcoming thriller written and directed by Marvel Studios go-to, Jon Watts.Both Pitt and Clooney are also listed as producers.The Hollywood heartthrob, 59, made his way to his trailer with a bright orange tote bag slung over one shoulder.He strolled past hoards of adoring fans who were waiting just feet away from the hot set.

Brad Pitt was snapped alongside his stunt double on the New York City set of his upcoming Apple thriller Wolves on Tuesday.The Oscar-winning actor, 59, was clad in a black leather zip-up jacket over a collared shirt on the winter evening in Gotham. He paired it with dark grey tweed slacks and black leather shoes, as his stunt double was wearing the same.Pitt remained in the same ensemble he and his costar in the film, George Clooney, 61, donned while shooting the motion picture in the Big Apple on Monday.  Pitt was seen in between takes chatting with his stunt double, while he was seen in other sequences running and leaning against a row of lampposts.  The name of the stuntman on the film was not immediately available, though iMDb reports George Cottle is the supervising stunt coordinator on the motion picture, which is written and directed by Jon Watts. Pitt won the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role nearly three years ago for his portrayal of fictional stuntman Cliff Booth in the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.Clooney, 61, was also busy filming on the set of the movie Tuesday.

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