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Between a ‘Flash’ and a Hard Place • DC’s latest box office fail captures Warner Bros.’ problem with legacy titles versus its future plans

Red Carpet Redemption • Steven Cojocaru became a star in entertainment media, then lost it all to alcoholism. Now, he’s ready for his next act.

Remembered: 1936-2023 Glenda Jackson

Sign of the Times • Boots Riley’s Amazon Prime series ‘I’m a Virgo’ takes aim at capitalism — from the inside

A Long Way From ‘Joy Luck’ • With ‘Joy Ride,’ a raunchy, drug-fueled, very R-rated comedy, Adele Lim shatters several glass ceilings

VAPOR TRAIL • Fun facts about the ‘Joy Ride’ journey

Make Your Choices but Consider These Too • As Emmy noms voting comes to a close, some standouts deserve another look

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CAN’T KNOCK THE HUSTLE • Music Mogul of the Year DJ Khaled’s confidence, business savvy and unflagging self-promotion have spawned an empire that’s made him into a hip-hop cash king

INDY WHISPERER • HOW JAMES MANGOLD GOT HARRISON FORD TO WIELD HIS WHIP ONE LAST TIME AS THE SWASHBUCKLING ARCHAEOLOGY PROFESSOR

A Look at the Unknown • The Primetime Emmy nominations could yield multiple Emmy records in diversity and age

From FYC to TBD • Variety examines how the Emmys will handle a possible SAG-AFTRA strike

Texas Biz Poised for Explosive Growth • With the state seeing production increase, recent legislation ups incentives as local governments repsond with film friendly policies

Texas Production Pockets Offer a Range of Filming Homes • Soundstages and facilities grow to accommodate more film, TV and commercial shoots

State Program Links Communities • Innovative filmmaker support spreads through communities

TEXAS TAX INCENTIVES HIT ALL-TIME HIGH • Lone Star state’s legislative session resulted in $200 million in production grants

A Life in Rhythm • Musician Sheila E. reflects on the career that has brought her to the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Politics, Poetry Converge in Bohemia • Spa town festival seeks out satire, soul-searching features and surprises

Festival Amplifies New Voices • Sales agents, programmers seek out talent

BREAKING THE BORDERS OF ANIMATION • JUNE 13 ANNECY

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

I’m a Virgo

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