Varun Khanna

Entertainment reporter covering movies, TV shows, celebrity news, and streaming industry trends.

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Beyond the Biceps: The Alchemical Art of Transforming Dwayne Johnson into MMA Pioneer Mark Kerr

Introduction Image: Akim Young / Unsplash In an industry built on illusion, the most profound transformations often occur not through CGI, but through the painstaking, almost surgical application of artistry and science. For the upcoming A24 biopic ‘The Smashing Machine,’ the challenge wasn’t just to make Dwayne Johnson look like someone else—it was to dissolve…

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Park Chan-wook on ‘No Other Choice’ Snagging 3 Golden Globe Nominations, State of Korean Film Industry

‘No Other Choice’ Earns Golden Globe Nod The legendary Korean director’s latest film, ‘No Other Choice,’ was nominated for best picture, musical or comedy, at the 2026 Golden Globes. Key Details Award: Best Picture, Musical or Comedy Ceremony: 2026 Golden Globes Director: Legendary Korean filmmaker Image: Chorom Park / UnsplashSource: Hollywood Reporter

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James Cameron Says Studio Pushed Back Against Adding ‘Avatar’ Sequels, So He Asked: ‘What Part of You Getting Another Chance to Make $2 Billion Is in Question Here?’

Studio Pushback on Expanding the Sequels James Cameron revealed in an interview that he received pushback from the studio when he decided to expand the number of “Avatar” sequels from three films to four. Developing the Franchise After the record-breaking success of the original “Avatar” in 2009, Cameron assembled a writer’s room to begin developing…

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Nicholas Hoult Reflects on Career Journey From Child Actor Fears to Emmy Nominations

Nicholas Hoult opened up about his decades-long career in film and television during a candid conversation at the Red Sea International Film Festival, sharing intimate details about the anxieties that plagued his early years as a child actor and the transformative collaborations that shaped his evolution into an Emmy-nominated performer. The British actor, known for…

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Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Trump’s Kennedy Center Criticism, Announces ABC Contract Extension

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel addressed President Donald Trump’s recent criticism during Monday’s broadcast of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” turning the president’s remarks into material while simultaneously announcing his contract extension with Disney and ABC. The exchange marks the latest chapter in the long-running feud between the comedian and the nation’s chief executive, following Trump’s appearance as…

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Ed Sheeran Discusses Oscar-Contending ‘F1’ Song, Taylor Swift Friendship and Posthumous Album Plans

British pop superstar Ed Sheeran has emerged as an unexpected contender in Hollywood’s awards season, earning a Critics Choice Award nomination for best song with “Drive,” his high-octane collaboration with John Mayer and Blake Slatkin for the upcoming racing film “F1.” In a candid conversation on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, the Grammy-winning artist…

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Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony for Stallone, Kiss Amid Unscripted Remarks

President Donald Trump presided over the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, recognizing entertainment icons including Sylvester Stallone and rock band Kiss in a presentation that featured his characteristically impromptu approach. The event, celebrating five distinguished artists who have shaped American culture, marked Trump’s return to hosting the prestigious annual celebration after his first administration saw honorees…

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