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Weinstein Co. Reaches Deal With Unsecured Creditors

Weinstein Co. Reaches Deal With Unsecured Creditors

The Weinstein Co. announced Friday that it has reached an agreement with its unsecured creditors, clearing a final obstacle to closing its long-awaited sale to Lantern Capital. The deal comes a …

By Gene Maddaus
Idris Elba to Play Villain in 'Fast and Furious' Spinoff Starring Dwayne Johnson (EXCLUSIVE)

Idris Elba to Play Villain in 'Fast and Furious' Spinoff Starring Dwayne Johnson (EXCLUSIVE)

Idris Elba is in final negotiations to play the main villain in "Hobbs and Shaw," the "Fast and Furious" spinoff starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. "Deadpool 2" director David Leitch is …
Sacha Baron Cohen in Talks With Showtime for Comedy Interview Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Sacha Baron Cohen in Talks With Showtime for Comedy Interview Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Sacha Baron Cohen is eyeing a return to the type of TV that made him a star. Baron Cohen is in talks with Showtime to distribute a new series in which he will star, sources tell Variety…
Facebook in Talks for Cristiano Ronaldo Reality Show, Which Could Be Its Biggest Original Yet (EXCLUSIVE)

Facebook in Talks for Cristiano Ronaldo Reality Show, Which Could Be Its Biggest Original Yet (EXCLUSIVE)

Facebook is in discussions for what could be its biggest original series deal to date: a reality show about global soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Variety has learned. The social g …

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