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Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut lands at Telluride as a savage, faux-musical community-theater satire led by Julianne Moore's fearless Mona and Paul Giamatti's tyrannical director; with A24 set for a December release, the film is positioned as a potential Oscar contender and a standout in this year's festival slate.
Diane Paulus’s spare, electrifying Rhinoceros at the American Repertory Theater fuses Ionesco’s dark satire with a bone-chilling warning about conformity in today’s world, anchored by John Turturro’s Berenger and Paul Giamatti’s chilling transformation, with Tatiana Maslany’s Daisy adding wit. Riccardo Hernández’s stark set and Fitz Patton’s intense sound design intensify the second act, turning the play into a piercing meditation on how close we are to becoming rhinoceroses in real life.
Tom McCarthy’s latest film, A Statement, a climate-change ensemble drama, will have its world premiere at the 2026 New York Film Festival, led by Paul Giamatti and a starry cast. The festival also showcases Spotlight titles like Club Kid and The Debut, with NYFF running Sept. 25–Oct. 12 and featuring additional premieres and a slate of shorts.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy introduces Nus Braka, a Khan-esque Klingon/Tellarite pirate lord whose cunning schemes raise the stakes in the cadet saga. Although Braka isn’t Khan, his menacing presence and high-stakes plotting—bolstered by Paul Giamatti’s standout performance—signal a worthy successor to Trek’s greatest villain as the episode’s hostage tension and power plays hint at a deeper threat beyond the school’s hijinks.
Variety’s TV review hails Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as a joyous, YA-friendly entry that honors Trek’s legacy while introducing a diverse new cadet class in a 32nd-century setting; Holly Hunter stars as Nahla Ake aboard the USS Athena, guiding Caleb Mir (Sandro Rosta) and a cast including Klingon cadet Jay-Den Kraag, Darem Reymi, Genesis Lythe and Sam the hologram, with guest Paul Giamatti. The ten-episode season is largely episodic with Caleb’s mother-mystery arc and romance with Zarima Sadal, and it debuts January 15 on Paramount+ with weekly drops on Thursdays.
A new trailer for 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' reveals its premiere date of January 15 on Paramount+, showcasing a series focused on young Starfleet members with dramatic elements, cadet romance, and a notable appearance by Paul Giamatti as an alien villain, amidst a transitional phase for the franchise.
The horror film franchise 'Hostel' is being developed into a TV series at Peacock, with Eli Roth writing, directing, and executive producing, and Paul Giamatti attached to star. The show is based on the story of tourists kidnapped and tortured by the Elite Hunting Club in Eastern Europe, and is in early development with plot details under wraps.
Paul Giamatti is set to star in a new "Hostel" TV series, a modern adaptation and elevated thriller of the horror franchise. Eli Roth, Chris Briggs, and Mike Fleiss will return to the project, with Roth directing and co-writing the script. The series is currently in development without a platform attached.
Actor Paul Giamatti and philosophy professor Stephen Asma have launched a successful podcast called Chinwag, where they discuss esoteric subjects like aliens, UFOs, and bigfoot with fellow celebrities. The podcast has garnered a loyal audience and plans are in the works to expand the Chinwag universe beyond the podcast, including a potential TV series and live events. Despite Giamatti's busy schedule during awards season, he remains committed to the podcast and looks forward to its future growth.
Paul Giamatti, known for his versatile and natural on-screen presence, reflects on his career, including his recent Oscar nomination for "The Holdovers." Despite past snubs and missed opportunities, Giamatti remains humble and dedicated to his craft, receiving praise from co-stars and directors alike. His commitment to his roles, including a recent portrayal of a New England boarding schoolteacher with a lazy eye, showcases his depth and range as an actor. Giamatti's impact on the industry and his ability to connect with audiences across generations solidify his status as a respected and evolving presence in Hollywood.
The Oscars race is still uncertain as various industry awards approach, with potential surprises and questions about whether the Academy will follow the trend or go its own way. Categories like Best Actor, Original and Adapted Screenplay, and Production Design and Costume Design are too close to call, with contenders like Cillian Murphy, Paul Giamatti, and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" in the mix. The article also includes predictions for various Oscar categories.
Paul Giamatti revealed on The Howard Stern Show that Cher has been trying to contact him for years, leaving him baffled as to why. Despite receiving messages claiming it's crucial for Cher to talk to him, Giamatti remains clueless about the reason behind her attempts to reach out. He eventually managed to return her call, only to be left with more questions. Giamatti is nominated for a Best Actor award at this year’s Oscars for his performance in The Holdovers.
Paul Giamatti revealed that Cher has been trying to get in touch with him, leaving him puzzled as to why. Despite receiving messages from people claiming that Cher urgently needs to speak with him, the actor remains clueless about the reason behind her attempts to contact him. Meanwhile, Cher is currently involved in a legal battle over her son's conservatorship, with her son's wife and son refuting the need for her to control his affairs.
Paul Giamatti revealed on "The Howard Stern Show" that Cher has been trying to get in touch with him for years, but he has no idea why and is eager to find out. Despite attempts to connect, the nature of Cher's desired conversation remains a mystery, leaving Giamatti perplexed. Cher's admiration for Giamatti's work is evident, but the situation has led to confusion and speculation, with Giamatti expressing his bewilderment on the matter.
Paul Giamatti revealed on "The Howard Stern Show" that Cher has been trying to reach out to him for years, leaving him baffled as to why. Despite his efforts to return her calls, the game of phone tag continues, with Giamatti expressing his willingness to talk to her about anything. The actor remains puzzled by Cher's attempts to contact him, as the two are fellow actors, and he is eager to find out the reason behind her persistent attempts to reach him.