Outfest Wraps With World Premiere Of Kevin Bacon Horror Film ‘They/Them’

Horror film “They/Them” (pronounced “They Slash Them”), from producers Jason Blum and Michael Aguilar, finally slashes its way onto screens in the first week of August. Written, directed and executive produced by John Logan (“Skyfall,” “Gladiator,” “The Aviator”) and executive produced by Kevin Bacon, Scott Turner Schofield, Howie Young and Michael Aguilar, the movie features LGBTQIA+ youth attending and a gay conversion camp. The fear-based film marks gay playwright John Logan’s directorial debut.

When Christina Ricci needed a life lesson, Johnny Depp was there to give it to her straight.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have been household names in Hollywood for decades – so it's not surprising their children, Travis and Sosie, have followed in their footsteps.MORE: Exclusive: Kevin Bacon opens up about his special bond with rarely-seen son TravisBoth have already appeared in film and TV projects, and Travis is also a singer in the metal band Contracult. However, on Thursday, he announced a new project that he is excited about, and it sounds scary!WATCH: Kevin Bacon shares sweet family videoSharing a photo on Instagram of him and two of his friends – actor and filmmaker Kyle Kouri and artist Dylan Garrett Smith – Travis revealed that the trio will be bringing "dark art" to their fans with a series of "horror shorts".He captioned the image: "Extremely excited to share SLASHTAG CINEMA, an all new universe of horror shorts, written by, shot by, scored by, and starring me, @kylekouri, and @dylanxvx.

Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci had a candid conversation about learning what it meant to be gay when Ricci was just 9 years old and working with Depp's then-girlfriend, Winona Ryder, on the '90s classic, "Mermaids." The "Yellowjackets" star recalled the conversation while chatting with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM's "Radio Andy" show, and remembered later working with Depp on "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." "Johnny [Depp] is actually the person who explained to me what homosexuality was when I was 9," she said.  Johnny Depp "explained homosexuality" to Christina Ricci when she was 9 and working on her first film set, "Mermaids." (Getty Images) Cohen asked, "Really? And how did that come up and how did he explain it?"  "There was something going on on-set and someone was not being nice to someone else," Ricci said. "And they were like, ‘Oh, well he might be homophobic.' And then I was like, 'Well, I don't understand what that is.' And, and I was in Winona's [Ryder] trailer, and she was like, 'I don't know how … ' So, she put me on the phone with Johnny.

Alan Cumming has played all sorts of characters in his long career, but his role in the new film, “My Old School,” was a particular challenge. The gay actor stars as Brandon Lee, who made a lot of noise in Scotland back in the mid 1990s.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have been one of the most enduring couples in Hollywood, often delighting fans with glimpses into the more intimate side of their lives.MORE: Travis Bacon makes rare statement about living with bipolar disorderHowever, their first meeting was definitely on the rockier side of things, as the actor explained on the podcast Anna Faris Is Unqualified with Anna Faris.VIDEO: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story"I was doing a lot of theater when I first moved to New York," he explained, adding that Kyra was also starting to explore the scene around the same time."And amazingly, her mother had clocked this young actor, me, and seen a couple of tanks that I'd been in. And she got her tickets to this play I was in downtown," he added.MORE: Kevin Bacon has sentimental look back at his career: 'It was a great gift'After the show, he went on, a 12-year-old Kyra spotted the 19-year-old Kevin at a deli nearby and went up to tell him she liked him in the play.However, he then added that they didn't actually properly get introduced to each other and fall in love till they were on a film set together many years later.

Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Bacon are offering a new twist on a pop classic by reimagining Tears for Fears' «Head Over Heels» for a fictional  segment called «First Drafts of Rock.» In the spoof clip, Fallon and Bacon perform a so-called early version of the 1985 hit -- which was re-popularized in the 2001 film -- that really doubles down on the idea of . «Got a degree in meteorology to talk about the weather,» Fallon croons, with Bacon hopping on the chorus to harmonize. «For the weather you can call Tears for Fears, we'll check the radar if the skies will be clear.»Watch the full segment below and prepare to have the tune stuck in your head all day.Bacon stopped by to discuss his return to his horror roots in the LGBTQ+ horror film , coming to Peacock on Aug. 5.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's son, Travis Bacon, leads a relatively private life, and fans rarely get to see much of the 33-year-old aside from sweet tributes to him from his parents on social media.MORE: Sosie Bacon dives into the deep in bikini and booties!The musician's latest post however shares a rare glimpse into his personal life, as he opens up about his bipolar disorder diagnosis.Travis took to both TikTok and Instagram to update fans on what it is like to live with bipolar disorder, and his favorite healthy ways he manages his mental health.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon has sentimental look back at his career: 'It was a great gift'The video sees the singer in what appears to be his backyard, and he is working out by boxing with a punching dummy. His statement about living with BPD was both extremely candid and insightful to other people living with the same diagnosis.He wrote: "Here is a friendly reminder that living with bipolar disorder often means people may resent [you] for your mental health when it interferes with their life plans."The metal rocker further added: "Finding healthy ways to channel your rage and mania is conducive to your survival and manifesting positivity on this wretched Earth."A post shared by Travis Bacon (@svrtcntraclt)Travis' honest and thoughtful reminder He explained: "Mine's Muay Thai.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Dakota Johnson and Maude have your weekly date nights set for the next month through a weekly film series they’re putting on at the Ace Hotel in downtown L.A.Johnson’s TeaTime Pictures has partnered with the intimacy brand for what they’re calling “Cinemaude”: a month-long program of films that center around love and sex, ranging from coming-of-age classics to less conventional depictions of love through old age.

Kevin Bacon kicked off his storied acting career in the late 1970's, and after so many decades on screen, there are a lot of ups and downs to look back to and discuss.MORE: Kevin Bacon's daughter Sosie shares unexpected baby photos as fans reactThat is exactly what he did during a recent interview with Today Show's Willie Geist, where the two discussed the actor's past work and lengthy career.Naturally, they focused on Kevin's iconic role in 1984's Footloose, and as he opened up about the film's ever-lasting prevalence even decades later, he grew emotional expressing just how much being a part of the Footloose movement meant to him.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon shares never-before-seen home video of life with Kyra Sedgwick in latest heartfelt tributeWhen asked by Willie how it felt that forty years later, his hit movie's relevance was still going strong, he firmly stated: "I love it."He explained: "I think it's great. It's like all of those things that you think 'Oh, my gosh, is it ever going to go away?' At a certain point, you have to embrace the beast.""I think that it was a great gift to be part of that movie," the father-of-two maintained.

Kevin Bacon is looking back on Footloose, almost 40 years after it was first released.

Sofia Behzadi The indie thriller “You Can’t Stay Here,” starring “Law & Order: Organized Crime” and “Scandal” alum Guillermo Díaz, wrapped production this month in New York.“You Can’t Stay Here” is loosely inspired by real events in New York City in the 1990’s, and follows a photographer (Díaz), who witnesses the brutal murder of a gay man in Central Park. When the cops take little interest in the crime, a relationship develops between the photographer and the killer.“I have been a fan of Guillermo since his first film and when he approached me about wanting to work on something together, I jumped at the chance and came up with the story for ‘You Can’t Stay Here,’ ” said director Todd Verow, who produces through his Bangor Films.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorNeil Patrick Harris is showing a side of himself that we’ve never seen before.In Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman’s new Netflix series “Uncoupled,” Harris stars as Michael, a gay New York real estate agent whose partner of 17 years Colin (Tuc Watkins) leaves him.As Michael navigates dating again, stories of love, heartbreak, middle-age and unexpected sexual encounters unfold.Harris is seen in various states of undress. In fact, the actor has his first on-camera gay sex scene on “Uncoupled,” with “Sex and the City” movie alum Gilles Marini.“We did make out in that first scene and then between takes he goes, ‘Oh it is true? It is true what they say?’” Harris recalls.

Kevin Bacon isn't just a talented actor, he's a musician too and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, is one of his biggest fans. The Footloose actor recently shared his new music video for his band The Bacon Brothers, and Kyra was the star. MORE: Kevin Bacon shows support for son Travis' latest career moveThe clip from their hit, Dark Chocolate Eyes, features The Closer actress looking fresh-faced and happy.WATCH: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story "My favorite @kyrasedgwickofficial," he wrote. "Check out the @baconbrosmusic new music video for 'Dark Chocolate Eyes' at the link in my bio."Fans were stunned by her beauty and loved the tribute, writing: "Just beautiful," and, "aw, I love this".

Ethan Shanfeld New York City nightlife and drag queen legend Kevin Aviance didn’t know Beyoncé sampled his song “C—y” on her new album “Renaissance” until a friend reached out to him late Thursday night.“She sent me the track and the credits and said, ‘What is this?’” Aviance told me Friday afternoon. “And then my phone was blowing up.

Kevin Bacon know that besides acting, he has some serious musical skills, and even has a band with his brother named The Bacon Brothers.MORE: Kyra Sedgwick stuns in purple during PDA-filled date with Kevin BaconWhile he usually shares his talent with his brother, and they are currently going through a line-up of several concerts, his latest song is all about his wife, Kyra Sedgwick.The actor made good use of his musical talent to honor his wife and family, and the music video is as sweet as it gets.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon's off-guard photo during date with Kyra Sedgwick delights fansKevin debuted Dark Chocolate Eyes, a new single in him and his brother Michael's latest EP, Erato, and the music video features never before seen clips from his and Kyra's family.The music video has a vintage, VHS camera feel to it, and the beginning of it sees the singer sit down by a wall made of rocks and start playing his red electric guitar.The second it cuts away from the shot of him singing, the video gets seriously sentimental, as it shows adorable clips of Kyra when the two were in the very beginning of their three decades long love story.A post shared by The Bacon Brothers (@baconbrosmusic)A glimpse at the sweet tribute videoIt shares a heartfelt glimpse into the early stages of their family life as well, with a shot of the actress carrying one of their children, either Sosie or Travis, and she is making silly faces at the camera.MORE: Kevin Bacon's son Travis cites 'foul memories' as reason behind latest tattooMORE: Sosie Bacon shares 'hot' new photos and she looks just like mom Kyra Sedgwick"I never glance in my rear view, unless there's a chance that I see you," he sings in the song, and in the chorus,

Wilson Chapman editor“They/Them,” a new Blumhouse slasher that promises a queer take on the horror genre, is set to go straight to streaming on Peacock next month. But before that, the film received a full in-person theatrical screening, as the closing night premiere of Los Angeles queer film festival Outfest.“This is the perfect place,” Kevin Bacon, who plays the film’s chief villain Owen Whistler, told Variety on the red carpet.“They/Them” is a slasher horror film set in a gay conversion therapy camp.

Outfest has announced the award winners of its 40th Anniversary Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

Kevin Bacon’s young co-stars in Peacock’s upcoming LGBTQ+ horror film, “They/Them” gives the 64-year-old actor “hope” that the United States of America’s Supreme Court will have a tougher time reversing queer rights.

Neil Patrick Harris couples up with husband David Burtka at the premiere of his Netflix series, Uncoupled, held at The Paris Theater on Tuesday night (July 26) in New York City.

Carson Burton B.J. Novak of “The Office” fame is taking viewers to Texas in a true-crime comedy with his directorial debut film “Vengeance.” Novak, who wrote, directed and starred in the upcoming film, still remembers the nerves on the first day on set.“Day one, I was so scared,” Novak told Variety at the Los Angeles premiere for “Vengeance” at the Ace Hotel. “You know how you see a photo of yourself and you’re like, ‘Burn that photo?’ I was like, ‘What if I feel that way about a whole scene?’ So honestly, it was my fear that I would get in my own way like that.

Mindy Kaling puts all the attention on BFF B.J. Novak at the premiere of his new movie, Vengeance, held at Ace Hotel on Monday night (July 25) in Los Angeles.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick may have been in the entertainment industry for decades, but that doesn't make it any less exciting for them!MORE: Kevin Bacon surprises fans with incredible swimming pool at family homeThe couple were delighted to attend Outfest over the weekend to promote Kevin's new film, They/ Them.Kyra shared a fun picture of Kevin off-guard as they walked to the event, showing the star dressed in a dapper suit while playfully dancing in the street.VIDEO: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story "Verified I get to be with this guy at @theyslashthemmov @outfest @kevinbacon @theogermaine @carriepreston @austincrute," she captioned the post.MORE: Kevin Bacon's son Travis looks unrecognisable in beach photoMORE: Kevin Bacon faces heartache as co-star passes away from cancerFans were quick to comment on the photo, with one writing: "You lucky lady!" while another wrote: "You two are the cutest couple ever!" A third added: "Kevin is the coolest!"Kevin's film is an upcoming slasher movie where he stars as a Owen Whistler, head of Camp Whistler, a terrifying conversion therapy camp.A post shared by Kyra (@kyrasedgwickofficial)Kevin Bacon was caught off-guard in a fun photo posted by Kyra Sedgwick In the movie, Owen soon comes head to head with Jordan, a trans and nonbinary teen who made a deal with their parents to legally emancipate themself after attending the camp.MORE: Kevin Bacon supported by daughter Sosie following deaths of co-starsMORE: Sosie Bacon 'so sad' in new post following dad Kevin Bacon's tragic newsAs Jordan and their fellow campers rebel against Owen and his staff’s horrifying methods of "treatment,” several murders begin to happen, resulting in Jordan investigating the camp and its many

Kevin Bacon is stepping out for the premiere of his new Peacock horror film!

If a crisis erupts on board a commercial aircraft, you want to know the flight attendants are prepared to handle any desperate situation. Chris, Wes, and Clear, the cabin crew in the comedic short Cock N’ Bull 3, are not those guys. They’re more likely to be the cause of an emergency than the ones resolving it.

David Harbour is learning the hard way that some things aren’t easier the second time around!

For countless gay men of a slightly earlier era, the International Male catalogue provided a portal to fashion… and fantasy. Handsome men with chiseled jaws and muscled bods filled the pages of IM, often clad in no more than a skimpy pair of underwear. Straight dudes could ogle the Victoria’s Secret catalogue bursting with “angels” in lingerie; for gay guys there was International Male.

Travis Bacon is making some very big changes – to his body! Kevin Bacon's son is known for his goth rocker look, and is committed to looking the part.MORE: Sosie Bacon shares 'hot' new photos and she looks just like mom Kyra SedgwickFans of the metal singer are familiar with the amount of tattoos he has, and though he certainly seems to be into getting all inked up, his latest video suggests he might have regretted some of his choices.Travis took to both Instagram Stories and TikTok to reveal his latest massive tattoo, which he appears to have done in order to cover up another tattoo he previously had on his forearm.WATCH: Kyra and Kevin's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon shows support for son Travis Bacon's latest career moveAccustomed as he might be to getting plenty of tattoos of all sorts of sizes all over his body, that didn't lessen the lengthy and painful process of covering up an old tattoo skillfully.In the video, Travis appears holding his phone in one hand while his other hand is busy being painstakingly tattooed by tattoo artist Kamil Mocet. As he turns the camera back towards himself, his face is in a grimace and his hair appears already sweaty from the difficult process, and he goes on to shake his head sideways in a "no" gesture.

The full length trailer for Peacock’s horror film They/Them just debuted online.

Blumhouse is not new when it comes to slasher films. This is a studio that has made its name on revolutionizing the low-budget horror film.

Sosie Bacon's Instagram was on fire on Wednesday as she posed for some head-turning new photos.The Mare of Easttown actress sizzled in beautiful snapshots in which she looked just like her famous mom, Kyra Sedgwick.  MORE: Sosie Bacon turns heads in very unique bikini selfie Sosie - who is Kevin Bacon's daughter - dared to bare a little flesh as she posed in the front of a truck wearing overalls, with nothing underneath. WATCH: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story is adorable She captioned the photos: "Can’t drive a stick, can look hot in one, though."Her fans fell over themselves to tell her how stunning she looked with one writing: "Always on fire," and a second adding: "Gorgeous".MORE: Kevin Bacon reveals first time he met wife Kyra Sedgwick - and she was 12 years old MORE: Kevin Bacon's wife Kyra Sedgwick reveals injury after viral TikTok challengeMany said they loved her hair pulled up into a messy top knot and some said they could see the resemblance to Kyra. A post shared by Sosie Bacon (@sosiebacon)Sosie turned up the heat The striking images are in stark contrast to the ones she shared recently when she slept in the back of her car.Sosie was on vacation with her boyfriend, Scoot McNairy, a friend and their dogs.

EXCLUSIVE: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, known for his roles in Suicide Squad, The Bourne Identity and The Mummy Returns, among others, has signed with Industry Entertainment for management.

TikTok dances can be dangerous.

Manuel Betancourt “Victoria’s Secret for men.” That’s how International Male, the clothing catalogue founded by Gene Burkard is described in the opening moments of Bryan Darling and Jesse Finley Reed’s “All Man: The International Male Story.” Only the description should have an important caveat: This smorgasbord of images of men in the sexy (if aggressively outrageous) outfits that adorned Burkard’s 1976 creation were aimed at a specific subset of men. Telling a straightforward tale about this queer-skewing business, “All Man” opens up inquiries on how masculinity has been packaged for the American consumer, straight and gay alike.The comparison to Victoria’s Secret is an apt one, capturing the way the many talking heads that populate “All Man” speak to and understand Burkard’s goals and ambitions.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's successful Hollywood marriage began when they worked on Lemon Sky together in the eighties. However, in a new interview with Parade magazine the City on the Hill actor shared details of their relationship which will surprise fans. MORE: Kevin Bacon shows support for son Travis' latest career moveYears before they became romantically involved, Kevin met Kyra when he was performing in a stage show. WATCH: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story He told the outlet: "She was 12. I was 19 and at the Cherry Lane Theatre downtown doing a play. "Her mom was a theater fan and had seen me in three or four plays and told her, 'You should go see this actor.