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Military jackets are shaping up to be one of fall 2026’s biggest outerwear trends, but don’t worry—you don’t need to go full Sgt. Pepper to pull one off. After barn coats and cropped trenches dominated last fall, military-inspired jackets are taking over for the new season, with structured silhouettes, utility pockets, officer-style buttons and olive
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual
Sony Pictures’ superhero spectacle “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung into the top spot at the mainland China box office during the July 31–Aug. 2 weekend, generating RMB463.5 million ($68.1 million over its three-day opening frame, according to Artisan Gateway. The tentpole project has grossed $121.3 million in the Middle Kingdom in its first five days
“Obsession” star Michael Johnston is in early talks to join the fourth installment of “The Mummy.” Variety has confirmed. Johnston previously starred in the TV series “Teen Wolf,” but this year’s “Obsession” caught the attention of moviegoers when Curry Barker’s low-budget horror film became a box office sensation. As previously reported, Academy Award winners Brendan
Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy film “All Wishes Come True!” It held the top position at the mainland Chinese box office during the weekend of July 24-26, generating RMB 314.8 million ($46.3 million) in its second weekend of release. Directed by Mu Zhengyang, the film now has a cumulative total of $112.5 million. The family mythological
