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J. Kim Murphy Movie theaters haven’t exactly been bustling since the start of 2025 and the calendar year is about to turn in one of its most meagre frames yet. Even with two new wide releases — Paramount’s slapstick beat-em-up “Novocaine” and Focus Features’ spy film “Black Bag” — exhibitors are in danger of a particularly beleaguered weekend, one that will likely see no feature at all grossing in the eight digits.

Easter will be here before we know it and those looking to sort some Easter treats early will want to check out Amazon's latest deal. The online giant has slashed the price of a huge pack of Creme Eggs to a price that's too good to miss.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. In a world where mobile service providers seem to get more expensive every year, Mint Mobile has positioned itself as a leading option for affordable wireless. Since its launch in 2016, Mint has been on a mission to provide affordable, premium wireless service without all the hidden fees, confusing contracts, and gimmicks that come with other big carriers.

With spring on the horizon, fashions will no doubt be ditching their heavy-duty winter coats for lightweight pieces more suited to the milder climate. Roman is a go-to retailer for staple wardrobe essentials and there's one jacket in particular shoppers have been snapping up for the change of season.

In her brand new Netflix series With Love, Meghan, Meghan Markle served up more than just culinary delights. Her outfits perfectly captured the relaxed, laid-back vibe of the show, and we've already got our eye on several pieces that she wore in the series. One standout item was her cream knitted vest, which can be spotted in the opening trailer.

Jordan Moreau After starring in last month’s AI thriller “Companion,” Jack Quaid is back at the box office this weekend with “Novocaine,” an action comedy where he plays a man who can’t feel pain. The R-rated film from Paramount has made $1.75 million in previews so far at the box office. It is on track to make $10 million to $12 million in its first weekend, which should put it above last week’s box office champ “Mickey 17.” The Warner Bros.

Christopher Vourlias South African filmmakers are sounding an S.O.S. over the country’s beleaguered cash rebate system, with leading industry bodies demanding answers over unpaid claims and calling for greater transparency from the officials overseeing the cashback scheme.

American Idol star Doug Kiker has died at the age of 32.The 'Singing Garbage Man' was a fan favourite on the 18th season of the hit show in 2020. His sister Angela Evans confirmed the tragic news of his passing and posted that the family were "completely unprepared" for his shock death. She also asked for help in bringing his body home from Colorado.

Martin Lewis has issued a crucial warning to couples, urging them to ensure they have a will in place and offering key advice on how to secure one for free or at a low cost. Without a will, your assets are distributed according to the rules of intestacy.These rules vary depending on where you live - but for those residing in England and Wales, if you're married or in a civil partnership, your spouse would automatically inherit the first £322,000 of your estate. If your estate is valued over £322,000, then anything above this amount is divided between your spouse and children.The spouse would inherit half of the remaining assets, and then the other half would be divided equally among children and grandchildren.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission announced an effort on Thursday to counter the threat posed by China, continuing what has been a bipartisan focus over the last half decade. Brendan Carr said the agency would form a Council for National Security, which would be tasked with reducing the U.S. telecommunications industry’s trade and supply chain dependence on China and with countering cyberattacks and foreign surveillance.

, dresses over jeans—they’re all instantly cooler the moment Holmes steps out in them. And that’s exactly what just happened with one of at Paris Fashion Week.On March 10, the actor and fashion icon attended Zimmermann’s fashion show in Paris and showed up in a look by the brand featuring a subtly cropped trench coat and matching butter yellow trousers. Although there was plenty to covet about the look—the messy French-girl hair, the , those —I still can’t get over the lightweight jacket that takes on one of the with Holmes’s signature je ne sais quoi.I had to know more.

It's an incredibly exciting week for fans of Formula 1. Not only is the brand new season set to kick off in Australia this weekend, but brand new Formula 1 themed LEGO sets are launching throughout the month of March.

Easter may be a month away, but it always pays to be prepared - and we've stumbled upon arguably the bargain of the season. It's not Easter without a chocolate egg and Cadbury is offering a deal that's almost too good to miss.

Letterboxd and given his verdict on some of Ken Loach’s most famous films.The former Labour leader, who is now an independent MP, has already reviewed six films in the space of a day and awarded each one of them five stars.Among those are three of Ken Loach’s films including I, Daniel Blake, The Wind That Shakes The Barley and The Old Oak.“Government ministers should watch this film to understand the human cost of welfare cuts. Well done Ken for this moving masterpiece,” he wrote on I, Daniel Blake.A post shared by Dazed (@dazed)NME also previously awarded the film four-stars and described it as “righteous commentary on the state of the UK, which hits home with the force of a sledgehammer.”As for The Wind That Shakes The Barley, Corbyn praised Cillian Murphy and said: “It’s about the horrors and contradictions of the Irish Civil War in 1922.

Kim Kardashian is looking back at her short-lived marriage to Kris Humphries.

dupes of Hermés’s iconic Birkin and Kelly purses, originals of which can cost upwards of $15,000 — that is if you get off the brand’s infamously long waitlists, which are often not expedited even for the most A-list of celebrities. Discourse surrounding the accessibility of the luxury French house accessory reached a fever pitch late last year, when Walmart launched their own resale program for designer items, in addition to affordable dupes.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter The Jack Quaid-led action comedy “Novocaine” will vie with last weekend’s champion “Mickey 17” for the top spot on box office charts. Based on projections, “Novocaine” should lead the way with $10 million to $12 million from 3,300 North American theaters in its first weekend of release. The film, from Paramount Pictures, cost $18 million.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), assembles a wayfinding crew, and once again sets out on a great adventure. Their goal this time around? Find the lost island of Motufetu, break its curse, and reconnect the people of the ocean.“Moana 2” finished 2024 with $1.02 billion at the worldwide box office, and in the first two months of 2025, grossed an additional $55 million domestically.Now, after a late-January on-demand release, “Moana 2” is coming home to Disney+.

UK VFX house Jellyfish Pictures has suspended all operations and is currently exploring options for either a sale or large scale investment. 

Next customers are swooning over a 'gorgeous' linen dress that is decorated is one of this season's must have prints.The Cream/Black Polka Dot Mini Sleeveless Racer Stretch Linen Blend Dress costs £36 and comes in a lovely polka dot pattern we're seeing everywhere at the moment.The dress is also available in a lovely pink hue. While it'd be cool - in every sense of the word - with chunky sandals or some light trainers, Next has styled the dress with a leather jacket and a pair of biker boots. With a mini length, the dress is made from a blend of linen, livaeco viscose and elastane making it light and breathable.

Star Wars universe, according to producer Rick McCallum.Speaking on the Young Indy Chroniclers podcast, McCallum discussed Star Wars: Underworld, which could have ended up costing billions of dollars had the concept come to fruition.McCallum said he remembers himself and Lucas having “over 60 scripts” for the show with “the most wonderful writers in the world” working on it, and said of the scripts, “These were dark, they were sexy, they were violent.”He said of the show, “I mean, it would have blown-up the whole Star Wars universe … And Disney definitely would’ve never offered to buy Star Wars from George. It’s one of the great disappointments of our life.”The show was planned to connect to the video game Star Wars: 1313 – this was also cancelled – and John Williams was in line to score the entire series.Star Wars: Underworld is reportedly set to cost $40million per episode, a sum on the higher end even now, let alone over a decade ago.