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Don’t get too hot and bothered over the title of the new Norwegian film Sex. The act itself in this first entry in a new trilogy from writer-director Dag Johan Haugerud is really only just talked about in this intriguing movie mostly dependent on leaning into its main characters’ words and descriptions, not a whole lot of visual information. Winner of the Europa Cinemas Label as Best European Film in the Panorama section of the current Berlin Film Festival, where it had its world premiere this week, Haugerud has announced this as this first of three films — Sex, Dreams, and then Love — featuring the same cast and dealing overall with themes of desire, identity and freedom, not to mention sexuality and the place of gender in our lives and society. This first stand-alone film also leans heavily into masculinity in ways it is not normally discussed by guys, but they do here in profound ways in this thought-provoking movie that also puts a spotlight on Norway’s signature city, Oslo.

Call it basket-brawl. In the fourth quarter in New Orleans on Friday night, the Miami Heat and Pelicans got into a huge fight.

The Holdovers collaborators, director Alexander Payne and screenwriter David Hemingson, are working on another film together—a Western, in fact—and during a Q&A following a screening of The Holdovers at Soho House in West Hollywood on Friday, Hemingson revealed there’s a part earmarked for Paul Giamatti.

I see London. I see France. And if major league baseball players are to be believed, their new uniforms show off their underpants.

Wendy Williams has issued a statement to thank fans for their well-wishes after the revelation that she has been diagnosed with dementia.

The Port Charles actor David Gail, who died last month at the age of 58, passed away from brain and heart complications following drug intoxication involving amphetamines, cocaine, ethanol and fentanyl, and his mother is now speaking out about the dangers of pharmaceutical addiction and the fentanyl epidemic.

The end is near, says Vin Diesel. But he promises it will indeed be a grand finale.

Netflix is no longer going forward with adaptations of the book series Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan.

In April 2023, HBO announced it had ordered another Game of Thrones prequel titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. Ordered to series in April 2023, the prequel is based on novellas written by George R.R. Martin. During the Warner Bros. Discovery February, 2024 earnings call, CEO David Zaslov revealed the prequel is currently in preproduction.

Emily Blunt revealed on Thursday night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! that Oppenheimer co-star Cillian Murphy smashed his head open in a most unlikely way. The actor was injured while fluffing a pillow she gave him to help him sleep while shooting the film.

FRIDAY EVENING: Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love remains on uppers at the weekend box office with a $3.6M Friday, and a 3-day of $13.4M at 3,597 theaters, -53% which will get the Reinaldo Marcus Green directed title to $71M by Sunday. That’s a great piece of counterprogramming business in a struggling marketplace. Say what you will, S&P Global about putting Paramount Global on “credit watch negative,” but the film studio has a vibrant theatrical release schedule this year with Gladiator 2, Quiet Place: Day, If and Smile 2 to name a few.

Tennis and basketball have helped Pep Guardiola and Manchester City to stay at the top of English football.

Manchester United could be without as many as seven players for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United can rely on Antony amid his probable return to the starting XI.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The best fighters from two mixed martial arts leagues come together for one epic fight night with PFL (Professional Fighters League) heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira taking on Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader headlining the main card for PFL vs. Bellator: Champs on Saturday, Feb.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. For Michael Jordan, he took care of business on the basketball court. It’s where he walked the walk and put his money where his mouth is, as he strived for greatness.

Carolyn Giardina Some influential developments in theatrical exhibition—including Dolby Atmos sound and a trio of digital laser projectors from Barco, Christie and IMAX–are among the 16 achievements that were honored this year with the Academy of Motion Picture Awards and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards for contributions to motion pictures. The ceremony, hosted by Natasha Lyonne, was held Friday at the David Geffen Theater of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, followed by a party at Fanny’s restaurant in the museum.

How you doin’?Wendy Williams has broken her silence after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.“I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming,” Williams, 59, told People on Friday.“The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion,” she continued.

Wonka is coming to streaming soon!

Amy Schumer is opening up about her health following social media comments about her appearance.

Love Is Blind: The Reunion is nearing its premiere!