In today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, VarietyRebecca Rubin breaks down the spectacular $264 million world premiere of Universal Pictures’ “The Odyssey.” It couldn’t have come at a better time for Imax, the large-format exhibitor that delivered more than 50% of opening weekend revenue. Anticipation for Nolan’s follow-up to
Hamas is going through one of the most difficult periods in its history. The group, designated a terrorist organization by Israel, the United Kingdom, the United States and many other countries, has been severely weakened by the Gaza war, during which many of its senior military and political leaders have been killed, its government structures
Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by contaminated food or water containing the Cyclospora parasite. FDA officials have yet to discover the source of the outbreak that the CDC says has sickened more than 1,600 people this summer. wildpixel via Getty hide title toggle title wildpixel via Getty The source of the cyclospora The disease
Sharon Stone has stopped smoking marijuana. His journey to cutting ties with cannabis began when he was prescribed several medications after suffering a near-fatal stroke in 2001. “I stopped taking one of the medications I was taking for my stroke last September and was told I couldn’t stop,” Stone tells me. “They said, ‘You can’t
Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer: “My hero. My manager. My friend. Sleep tight, boss.” Prince William, patron of the Football Association: “I am incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Kevin Keegan. A truly remarkable footballer and coach who inspired generations with his talent, passion and love of the game. “Above all, he will
Peter Lassally, the dean of late-night producers who worked with Johnny Carson on the “Tonight Show,” David Letterman on the “Late Show” and Craig Ferguson on “The Late Late Show,” has died. He was 93 years old. Lassally was long nicknamed the “host whisperer” for helping run some of the biggest late-night franchises of all
