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Viu CEO and PCCW Media group managing director Janice Lee said close to 20% of the platform’s long-form user base is already consuming microdrama content – and the format…
Cristi Iftime’s “The Fear’s Artist” and Marius Olteanu’s “We Won’t Get Old Together” won big at the industry awards ceremony of the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, with the two…
“Secret in the Box,” a period thriller revisiting Hong Kong’s 1974 Happy Valley Box Murder, held its press conference at the 28th Shanghai International Film…
“There’s AI — the film has no AI,” says director-writer Duncan Jones emphatically about his latest feature, “Rogue Trooper.” The subject comes up as producer Stuart Fennegan talks…
The Grammy Award winner and Callum Turner had a three-day wedding celebration in Palermo, Sicily, separate from their May 31 nuptials.
The first feature from China's Zhong Kaifeng won over a jury led by Hong Kong icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai, which had set out in search of "surprises."
In Shanghai to head the Golden Goblet jury, the Hong Kong icon explains AI's threat to creativity, how to keep young audiences in movie theaters, and his late-career swerve into…
With the United States’ 250th birthday, the documentary filmmakers of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War turned to modern technology to reclaim history.…
The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, if it goes through, would not only have a major impact on the future of the media business, but on our collective past. Skydance…
Pierre Coffin thought he was done with the Minions. After nearly two decades inside the “Despicable Me” universe — the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time, with more…
In a title bout for the championship, Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo takes on Filipino boxer Joey Canoy in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Collazo’s WBA and WBO…
With the death of James Burrows, stars of the most beloved sitcoms are mourning the loss of the multi-cam medium’s most decorated director. Following Burrows’ death at…
The NBC exec who first met Burrows in 1979 and presided over NBC Entertainment from 1991 through 1998 describes the legendary TV director, who died Friday, as "America’s greatest…
The 'Star Wars' creator will lend his voice for a role in the upcoming animated feature from Illumination and Universal Pictures.
Olivia Wilde recently told the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that Pamela Anderson helped her through the release of her 2022 film “Don’t Worry Darling,” which was plagued with rumors…
Star Wars creator George Lucas is coming out of his show biz retirement for a role a decidedly non-Star Wars project: He’ll lend his voice to a character in…
Janie Sell, a Broadway actor who won a Tony Award for her joyful performance opposite the Andrews Sisters in 1974’s nostalgic musical Over Here!, died June 9 at Englewood…
From a Romanian legal doc to a film about two Serbian teens fleeing political repression, the Sarajevo Film Festival has revealed which female filmmakers will be getting tailored…
Playtime is over. Or, actually, maybe it has just begun? Either way, “Toy Story 5” topped the box office charts on Friday. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” easily claimed Friday’s…
Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft alongside his four brothers, has died in a plane crash in France. French media reported that Guillemot died on…
This weekend sees the exits of several Broadway productions – The Balusters, Chess and Celebrity Autobiography – either due to the preplanned end of a limited run or,…
From crisp, low-alcohol sippers to lush, fruit-forward pours, top wine experts reveal the salmon-hued California bottles they recommend for every sun-soaked gathering.
China’s “Atlantic Rhapsody,” directed by Zhong Kaifeng, claimed the best feature film at the 28th Golden Goblet Awards, capping the Shanghai International Film…
James Bradley, whose nonfiction book Flags Of Our Fathers recounted his father’s purported role in the iconic WWII photograph of American soldiers raising the…
Mihály Víg, the Hungarian composer, actor and screenwriter who has served as Béla Tarr’s closest creative partner for more than four decades, held court at the 28th Shanghai…
“Sumpa Kingdom,” a drama set in Xizang selected for the Belt and Road Film Week sidebar at the Shanghai International Film Festival, held a post-screening event, with…
The Shanghai International Film & TV Market is launching a new dual-venue format at the Shanghai Exhibition Center this year, with separate spaces for international company…
Tony Leung Chiu-wai told a full house at the Shanghai International Film Festival that his restrained performance style demands the full cinematic experience to be felt, speaking…
"Finnegan’s Foursome" is his 16th feature, and he’s still doing that shaggy-likable, spiky-quaint, semi-low-budget Edward Burns dramedy thing — the script that’s talky and kind of…
As Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday clock continues counting down, Famke Janssen appears to be missing out on the X-Men reunion. The actress, who previously played Jean…
The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet. Just one day after an estimated two million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the team’s…
After four years, Elisha Cuthbert has ended her onscreen hiatus with Prime Video’s latest romantic drama series. The Every Year After actress recently explained why she…
A group of rising stars from “Obsession,” “The Pitt,” “Euphoria” and more gathered Thursday to talk about the Gen Z effect on entertainment and…
The comedian, who has been narrating the Peacock hit series since season four, brings fans behind the mic, revealing his quick turnaround process, why he's "quite jealous of…
Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series…
British mainstays like George MacKay are quickly getting used to fielding questions about James Bond casting rumors, with everyone from the likes of Tom Francis to MacKay’s…
As Britain and Canada follow Australia’s lead on under-16 social media bans, experts warn the measures may be easy to evade and hard to enforce.
James Burrows, the prolific director who reigned as television’s preeminent sitcom helmer for more than 30 years, died on Friday. He was 85. Burrows’ family confirmed his…
The Television Critics Association last week announced nominations for this year’s TCA Awards, and I love that the categories are simple and to the point. We’re choosing the…
With worrying numbers about potential L.A. job losses and other economic impacts resulting from a Paramount-Warner Bos Discovery merger, the Los Angeles County Board of…
On his last show before his traditional summer break, Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday night announced the celebs who will fill in for him as guest hosts of Jimmy Kimmel Live! over the…
As HBO’s once-underseen finance drama surges in buzz and ratings, the actress opens up about Harper Stern’s most devastating season yet and why awards attention may finally follow.
Five documentary films are competing for the Golden Goblet Award in the Documentary category at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with the creative teams behind all…
In this first-look, star Jocko Sims, showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine and costume designer Mitchell Travers reveal how they used Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 1935 novel, history and some…
“Slow Horses” may be headed by Gary Oldman’s dishevelled MI5 agent Jackson Lamb but it was Roddy Ho, played by Christopher Chung, who took the reins in Season 5.…
Warner Bros. Animation President Sam Register says partnering with Webtoon Entertainment will power up its push into streamer-friendly YA animation. Register and Webtoon…
Three Democratic senators are calling on the FCC to bar the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger from closing until an agency review of foreign ownership is pending. Sen. Cory…
As the Canary Islands’ audiovisual sector pushes more assertively onto the international doc scene, a cluster of producers, directors and creative executives is helping to define…
Soccer legend Pelé kneeling to tie his boots in the seconds before kickoff at the 1970 World Cup and the Puma brand on show is a legendary image; less well known is that…
Fresh off Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu’s triumph at the Cannes Film Festival, where his latest, “Fjord,” starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, earned the director his…
Toronto Intl. Film Festival’s first-ever market, known as TIFF: The Market, has revealed that Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca will…
Not content with pioneering a whole new video format in North America through the ReelShort microdrama platform, Crazy Maple Studio founder and CEO Joey Jia now has his sights set…
Director Efthimis Kosemund-Sanidis’ debut feature, about a man arriving on a remote Greek island to claim his late father’s inheritance, world premieres in the Karlovy Vary film…
The BBC has pulled Season 2 of documentary series Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone after The Guardian newspaper uncovered the presenter’s alleged historical misogynistic remarks.…
Jordan’s vibrant cinematic landscape continues to evolve thanks in large part to an increasing diversity of filmmaking talent determined to tell their  own unique stories,…
Toward the tail-end of his monologue Thursday night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the host received a very special delivery from UPS: a giant horse, as well as a baby horse. “I didn’t…
The entertainment industry is warning Gov. Gavin Newsom that the state risks undermining California production if it imposes a new limit on corporate tax credits. In a June 8…
Paul Avery, an actor who appeared in All My Children, and his wife Sheila died in a house fire on Tuesday. Shortly after 12:38am, New Jersey State Police and Blairstown Fire…
Carlos Mencia, who hosted Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia in the 2000s, was arrested Thursday and charged with a dozen counts of felony state tax evasion. Prosecutors said…
Paramount’s “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and directed by Siân Heder, will hit theaters next November. Gabrielle Zevin’s…
David Sheiner, the character actor known for his work in films like “The Odd Couple” and shows like “Murder, She Wrote,” died June 5 of renal failure in…
Chris Pratt is saddling up for an unlikely buddy comedy: a series of comedy shorts focused on American history, co-starring presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. The series…
As he opened his new presidential center on Chicago’s South Side, Barack Obama invoked some of his signature themes of hope over division, while warning of greater…
Accepting Producers United’s inaugural Legacy Award on Sherry Lansing’s back lawn, Gordon had guests rolling with laughter with an unfiltered speech that Jerry Bruckheimer called…
"There's a difference between what I write and who I am," says the HBO show's polarizing creator. "You have to make something for an audience who can handle uncomfortable truths,…
EXCLUSIVE: Skydance Sports is developing a feature adaptation of Scouts and Raiders: The Navy’s First Special Warfare Commandos, a 1993 work of non-fiction by John B. Dwyer,…
Proximity Media, the media company founded by “Sinners” director Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to exclusively…
“Warrior Cats” is getting the television treatment. An animated TV adaptation of the beloved, long-running children’s fantasy book series is coming to Disney+…
HBO Max has long offered a discount if you pay upfront for a year of service. Now the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned service is dangling an even bigger price break in a new summer…
For a decade, the network and the president have fueled each other’s rise. As the midterms approach, both are learning who really owns the Republican base.
Women in Animation has announced its lineup for this year’s WIA World Summit at Annecy, themed “Frame by Frame: A Global Celebration of Women and Nonbinary Creators.” The summit…
Joel and Ethan Coen will be honored at the 18th edition of the Lumière Festival, which runs from Oct. 10-18 in Lyon, France. The filmmaking brothers will receive the Lumière Award…
HBO Max has appointed Movistar Plus+ film chief Guillermo Farré, who produced Oliver Laxe’s Sirât, to lead local original production in Spain. Farré will assume…
Piers Morgan is deepening his relationship with Paramount UK network 5 by bringing his World Cup and royals shows to the network. World Cup Uncensored sees the presenter analyze…
Joel and Ethan Coen will be feted with the Lumière Award at the 18th edition of Thierry Frémaux’s classic film-focused Lumière Festival in Lyon in October. First working together…
The full list of celebs and pros who will appear on the next season will be revealed on 'Good Morning America' on Sept. 2, but that hasn't stopped ABC from slowly announcing a few…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Bravo’s Las Culturistas Culture Awards, now streaming on Peacock. It’s culture’s biggest night! Comedians and…
The Real Housewives franchise is turning 20, and Bravo is celebrating with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th. During the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards,…
Director Reis Çelik draws on his own escape during Turkey's 1980 military coup for 'Night of Blindness,' a tense black-and-white thriller that's become an early Golden Goblet…
A 2010s reboot of “Police Academy” was canceled after a tragic real-life incident sparked a national debate about the police use of force. On the June 17 episode of the podcast…
Jamie Bell is still dancing. Twenty-five years ago, an 11-year-old boy from northeast England filmed a small movie about a coal miner’s son who wanted to dance ballet. Three…
Producers United, the advocacy group dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of “career producers” in film and television, has added some significant legal muscle to its…
Megan Stalter ended her run on Hacks recently as she dropped her new single “Prettiest Girl in America.” While making an appearance at Bravo’s Las Culturistas…
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Disclosure Day,” now playing in theaters. While Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi film is headlined by performances from…
Representation for Latine immigrants on TV has hit a new low, according to a report from Define American, conducted in partnership with USC’s Norman Lear Center. The…
The Hunting Wives recently wrapped filming Season 2 of the Netflix series, and stars Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, and Jaime Ray Newman are teasing that…
Oscar nominee Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent,” “Civil War”) is in negotiations to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in the new…
CBS’ Matlock is going to court for real with a lawsuit from a former writer on the Kathy Bates-led series who claims he was axed after raising concerns about alleged racist…
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has unveiled the nominees and jury for the 14th annual best of NFMLA awards. Among the 16 categories, including best documentary feature film and best…
Indigenous director Banchi Hanuse’s “Ceremony” won the Audience Award at SXSW, a DGC Award at Hot Docs and the First Nations Award at the Sydney Film Festival — that success…
EXCLUSIVE: Grace Gummer (Love Story) has inked a deal to join Dakota Fanning in Apple TV’s new thriller series from Alex Cary (A Spy Among Friends, Homeland) and…
Latin immigrant representation on television continues on a downward spiral, a new study revealed. Define America, in partnership with the University of Southern…
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner and music icon Cher and Live Aid founder Bob Geldof are in talks to voice Australian animated feature Fly Squad — First Strike! Written and produced…
Paramount-owned UK broadcaster 5 has agreed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports to become the UK home of free-TV highlights of the Tour de France. It takes over…
London’s Young Vic has unveiled the complete cast for its upcoming world premiere of “Thelma & Louise,” filling out the ensemble around previously announced…
Prime Video is doubling down on its ambition to become a unified entertainment destination across Asia-Pacific, with executives highlighting the company’s expanding…
EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become the second English-speaking country to outlaw social media for under-16s, but the inclusion of YouTube on the banned list has raised eyebrows among…
France TV Distribution has picked up international rights to “Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,” a first new installment of the high-rating, worldwide-sold historical doc…
Tom Holland has played Spider-Man across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it will not be forever. As the fourth film looms, the actor already has an idea of who could play the…
“The Pitt,” “The Simpsons,” “The Chair Company” and “Mountainhead” were among the big winners as the Banff World Media Festival…
James Barker, an executive producer on Love Island USA, died last week, and the Peacock series paid tribute to him on tonight’s episode. Following the recoupling episode on…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Summer House: The Aftermath,” streaming on Peacock as of June 17. The already top-tier 10th season of Bravo’s “Summer House”…
Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini unveiled the plans at Bali's APOS conference — Taiwan this summer, South Korea later in 2026 — as Sony Group's breakout speciality streamer…
Customers who sign up for the carrier's 5G Home Internet will receive their first month on them plus up to $200 back — here's how to claim the deal online.
President Trump’s roster of performers for a now-canceled event on the National Mall has fallen apart, but there is still a wide range of events and unique celebrations…
The adaptation trail of “Girls Like Girls” is an unusual one. In 2015, pop singer Hayley Kiyoko released her hyper-catchy song of the same name, bringing a plainly…
The six-game series, won by the Carolina Hurricanes, finishes well ahead of the past two times ABC has aired the NHL's championship series.
Step (or fly) aside, Geese. Circle back later, Turnstile. Take five and go flaccid, Viagra Boys. There can only be one rock band that is unquestionably and certifiably the cool…
The legendary musician spoke with Bono at the Tribeca Festival about their music and activism before the duo joined Patti Smith on a rousing rendition of "People Have the Power."
"I always will think of myself as a working actor who's had extraordinary triumphs and a lot of dry spells," the 50-year-old, whose past credits include the 'Final Destination'…
Broadway’s victors claimed their Tony spoils last week, with most of the big winners of the June 7 awards ceremony posting significant box office gains in the week after.…
Universal Studio Group is going down from four to three divisions as Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman, Television Studios, NBC Entertainment & Peacock Scripted, is proceeding with…
WIF (Women in Film) and ReFrame have partnered to release a ‘Who to Watch’ TV FYC guide spotlighting the contributions of women, nonbinary, and trans individuals in…
The 37th president’s foundation has posted a slew of slickly edited videos aiming to make the late disgraced POTUS seem cool. It appears to be working.
Dominique Fishback (Swarm, The Deuce), Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis (Hell’s Kitchen) and Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts), will join the previously announced Kerry Washington and Kara…
Yassine El Idrissi’s drama “Halima” has entered the Golden Goblet Awards Main Competition at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, where it celebrated…
Christopher Jackson, an original cast member of Broadway’s hit Hamilton, will reprise his portrayal of George Washington for a strictly limited engagement this fall.…
Senior officials at the Justice Department moved to close out the antitrust investigation into Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery before the team of…
FBI Director Kash Patel said that “multiple individuals are now in custody after the bureau and other law enforcement stopped a plot to attack the UFC event at the White…
Giona A. Nazzaro, the Swiss festival's artistic director, lauded her as "an artist who has always managed to reimagine what it means to make films, constantly challenging herself…
Aardman director Will Becher said “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” could reach Chinese cinemas in October, speaking at a panel discussion at the Shanghai…
UPDATE — June 16, 01:24 am PT: FIFA’s disciplinary committee has cleared Australian video referee Shaun Evans of any wrongdoing after he was accused of making a hand gesture…
The film from Bulgarian directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov about post-Soviet society debuts in the main competition of the Karlovy Vary festival, which the duo won in…
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed fighter Josh Hokit for saying Michelle Obama was a man during his post-fight interview at Sunday night’s UFC…
Jon Stewart, a born and bred New Yorker, kicked off his Monday night installment of The Daily Show celebrating the momentous victory of the Knicks, shouting out sanitation workers…
Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and…
The chiefs of Asia-Pacific operations for Netflix, Prime Video, Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will share a stage at APOS 2026, as the annual summit convenes June 16-18 in…
Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by…
The actress, who plays Zosia on the Apple TV drama, got a cold call from an agent she wasn’t even working with — because she didn’t have one.
EXCLUSIVE: In a tough and rough election year for incumbents, Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has become a political football in California and…
Disney and President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground are joining forces to greenlight music-driven, original animated fantasy series Journey for Disney+. It marks…
The 57-year-old, who is in the running for five Emmy nominations this year — two for acting, two for producing and one for directing — spoke with THR in front of a Chapman…
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin weighs the opening weekend of Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure…
EXCLUSIVE: Live Nation Studios has commenced the SoCal production of Youth Juice, a horror-comedy starring Gideon Adlon (Euphoria), Luna Blaise (Jurassic World), Simon Rex (Red…
UPDATED: California Governor Gavin Newsom said that he and his wife are under investigation by the Justice Department, in what he called a politically motivated probe at the…
Former Netflix and Warner Bros. executive Victoria Furniss has launched the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media, a new AI-focused content coalition…
“Fargo” and “Alien: Earth” creator Noah Hawley’s production company 26 Keys has named industry veteran Mia Ammer to a top strategic role. Ammer, who has worked expansively across…
iHeartMedia and Netflix today announced the next phase of their exclusive video podcast partnership with the addition of a new collection of iHeartPodcasts featuring Martha…
Love Island USA is headed to theaters this summer with a screening of the Casa Amor fallout. Peacock is taking the villa to select theaters nationwide so fans can experience the…
EXCLUSIVE: What do you do after winning five medals and becoming the face of your home Olympic Games? That’s the question we find Léon Marchand grappling with at the start of a…
Lucia Aniello, Erin Foster, David E. Kelley, Bill Lawrence, Lee Sung Jin and Dan Levy gather to discuss awkward actors conversations, the upside of nepotism and the one singer who…
Many legends have graced the Actors on Actors set, but few Hollywood dynasties have collided like Mariska Hargitay’s and Jamie Lee Curtis’. The former is the daughter of Jayne…
Turkish director Reis Çelik unveiled “Night of Blindness,” a Turkish-German co-production set during Turkey’s 1980 military coup, at the 28th Shanghai…
Academy Award-winning Latvian producer Matiss Kaza, who co-wrote and produced Gints Zilbalodis’ best animated feature winner “Flow,” has boarded Ukrainian director…
Chinese technology companies and cinema exhibitors are positioning High Dynamic Range LED screens as both a remedy for a slowing local box office and a vehicle for challenging…
In order to create a long-running series, “there has to be meat on the bone,” “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst said Sundance at Monte-Carlo Television Festival.  “It has to be…
The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday. If passed in parliament, the ban will go into effect by…
"Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment in…
Jane Fonda, who was married to the late CNN founder Ted Turner, urged the audience at a live event in New York City to “sign a petition to tell your state attorneys general to…
Anne Schedeen, the actress who starred as matriarch Kate Tanner on NBC’s ALF (1986-’90), has died. She was 77. Deadline confirms the actress died after the family…
Following Oliver Tree’s death, the music industry is paying tribute to the artist, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Melanie Martinez, who previously dated the Love…
When some look toward the U.S. semiquincentennial and consider what examplar might best represent American achievement or the nation’s character, only one thing inevitably…
UPDATE: Donald Trump and UFC’s Dana White walked from the Oval Office along the colonnade to the “claw,” signaling that the championship fights at the White…
As some familiar faces went up against Ghostface in Scream 7, one character underwent a recasting after 25 years. Joel McHale, who made his debut as Sidney’s (Neve Campbell)…
Lionsgate’s martial arts action film The Furious and RuPaul-starring Stop! That! Train! debuted to nos. 8 and 9 at the domestic box office with the The Amazing Digital…
Timothée Chalamet, who was a courtside staple at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals, told SportsCenter that he would “way rather” have a New York Knicks championship than…
Milly Alcock’s solo DCU debut in Supergirl includes a very special family hand-me-down. The actress recently revealed that her cape in the Craig Gillespie-helmed Warner…
The last place I expected to hear people talking about the Knicks was the Tony Awards. Yet there I was, interviewing Daniel Radcliffe on the red carpet and asking him about the…
Jimmy Kimmel wished President Donald Trump a happy birthday over Instagram on Sunday, posting a birthday card that resembled a note Trump allegedly addressed to convicted sex…
"Bill Maher, you give us so much, but I would love a little less. Just try less," Sykes said onstage to the 'Real Time' host at the awards show in January.
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first look at Anna Friel as Dr. Gloria Wall in Australian medical drama series The F Ward. The Pushing Daisies and Marcella star plays a fearsome and…
Oliver Tree, the singer-songwriter and record producer who first burst onto the indie scene with Whethan’s viral alternative pop track “When I’m Down,” has…
Banu Sıvacı’s “Hear the Yellow” has swept the main awards at this year’s Taormina Film Festival. The drama, which started its festival journey in Berlin back in February, was…
The main card includes a lightweight title unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
In BritBox’s “Riot Women,” they’re forming a rock band. In Peacock’s “The ’Burbs” and Netflix’s “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” they’re meddling in criminal investigations…
Oliver Tree, the California-born singer-songwriter known for tracks like “Life Goes On,” “When I’m Down” and “Miss You,” died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, according to…
“Grantchester” begins its final season on June 14, with crime-solving vicars who seem to face far too many murders for one small British village. Variety spoke with the core cast…
Turkish director Banu Sıvacı’s film Hear The Yellow swept the board at the 72nd Taormina Film Festival on Sunday, winning best film, director, actor and actress in ex-aequo. This…
Andrey Zvyagintsev claimed the Sydney Film Prize on Sunday night for “Minotaur,” his thriller set against the backdrop of contemporary Russia, as the 73rd Sydney Film…
The Bold And The Beautiful’s Bradley Bell is prepping Season 2 of microdrama Hollywood Starlet before the freshman Season has launched. Hollywood Starlet will launch on aTwist,…
The leaders of three of the world’s most influential film festivals told Shanghai on Sunday that the role of the festival circuit in discovering and developing new voices…
“Outside the Room of My Own,” a debut feature from Chinese filmmaker Yan Siyu starring Lucie Zhang, is showing a work-in-progress cut at SIFF Project during the…
The New York Knicks are the 2026 NBA champions. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 94-90 Saturday, winning the NBA finals series 4-1 and lifting the Larry…
Barry Ward plays a middle-aged mussel farmer, with Lorne MacFadyen as the younger itinerant worker who sparks desires he has spent most of his life hiding.
Start spreading the news… The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. After scoring just 37 points in the first half of the game, New York ground…
Once frequent collaborators, Seth Rogen doesn’t see an onscreen reunion with James Franco in his future. The 2x Golden Globe winner recently said he hasn’t spoken to…
The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo. According to ratings from Fox Sports, Friday’s U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team win…
Bruce Springsteen brought a taste of his Land of Hopes And Dreams Tour to downtown Manhattan Saturday, hitting the Tribeca Festival to accept the Harry Belafonte Voices For Social…
SPOILERS: This post contains details about the Cape Fear episode ‘Phantom Sensations‘ With a nod to the source material’s previous adaptation, this week’s…
The 2026 Fifa World Cup just kicked off on Thursday, but the global soccer event has already punted past viewership records. The opening game, a 2-0 matchup between Mexico and…
Bono gave Bruce Springsteen a hard time for refusing to license his song “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” for a commercial for the clothing brand Gap in partnership…
From regulars Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan to President Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and more, THR rounds up everyone — who was at least photographed —…
Amy Adams said during a recent appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” that while hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2008, she turned down a “graphic” sketch idea from Andy…
In a title bout for the championship, San Antonio-native Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez takes on Houstonian boxer Antonio Vargas in a 12-round match. What’s on the line?…
Pulisic, Balogun & Co.’s heroics at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium made World Cup television history. The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s opening match at…
After premiering at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios and Lincoln Center in New York, Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore’s docudrama, “Brunello: The Gracious…
Derrick Borte’s Russell Crowe L.A.-set action-thriller Bear County sent a frisson through Hollywood last year when it was announced the production was shooting on Australia’s Gold…
How far would you go for a woman who claims with a straight face to be “endeavoring to bring about a change in consciousness through our art?” Not that far, probably:…
UPDATED: Donald Trump’s name was removed from the facade of the Kennedy Center on Saturday morning, following last minute efforts by the president and the board of the arts…
It was anything but June gloom when the Gotham Television Awards kicked off the month in New York City. Winners and honorees included Chase Infiniti, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry…
Workers began the process of prying “Donald J. Trump” off the facade of the Kennedy Center in the early morning hours on Saturday, after a court found the…
Prince Albert II of Monaco opened the 65th edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Friday and presented the Crystal Nymph Award to Kristin Scott Thomas, in recognition…
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival opened on June 12 with the launch of a new Technology Creation and Fabrication Unit and a parallel press conference for the Shanghai…
“The Decisive Moment,” a sci-fi feature directed by Zhang Disha and produced by Huang Jianxin, will world premiere as the closing film of the 28th Shanghai…
The Kennedy Center said that it will remove Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the arts complex — but that may not happen until early Saturday morning. As a…
Bill Ritter, an anchor for WABC-TV New York’s ABC7 Eyewitness News since 1999, announced Friday during his staple 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s…
The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve…
Longtime WABC-TV/ABC7 news anchor Bill Ritter is stepping down from the “Eyewitness News” chair after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s. Ritter…
Gene Shalit, the longtime film critic for Today, known for his quirky puns and signature walrus mustache, has died. He was 100. His family tells NBC News in a statement that…
Gene Shalit, the bushy-haired mustachioed television personality who reviewed books and movies on “The Today Show” for 40 years, died Friday. His family told NBC News…
Amazon MGM Studios and Warner Bros. veteran Adam Keen has founded Agenda Collective, a new full-service entertainment PR firm, designed to support across film, TV, corporate and…
The Justice Department said Friday that it concluded that Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery was “not likely to result in harm to competition or…
A coalition of state attorneys general led by California is preparing a lawsuit to challenge the merger.
EXCLUSIVE: Evangeline Lilly has joined the feature documentary Farmacy of Light as narrator and executive producer. Following its award-winning festival run last year, Farmacy of…
The seasoned PR pro has filled out his new agenda — a full-service PR firm with offices in L.A. and New York with a roster of vice presidents including Emily Teichner, Natalie…
“It’s just so outrageous,” offers Sofia Coppola. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is seated across from me inside No Matter What, an immersive art installation from Planned…
You want to feel good about Hollywood, or even the world, at the moment? Go over to Luke Tennie’s Instagram account. It’s OK, I’ll wait. You’re back! So did you see the post where…
Crave/HBO Max’s “Heated Rivalry,” HBO’s “Industry” and Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” led the nominations for the Television…
Elon Musk is officially the world’s first trillionaire after his SpaceX tech company debuted Friday at $150/share, 11% higher than the company’s IPO pricing. SpaceX…
As we say every year, the annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony is a combination of an awards show and a family reunion — an annual gathering of superstars virtually everyone…
When director Michael Gallagher was eight years old, 39 people died in his neighborhood in San Diego, California. They were the victims of the infamous Heaven’s Gate cult, who…
Hockney "passed away peacefully at home on 11 June," just one month before his 89th birthday, his publicist has said.
EXCLUSIVE: Kyrgyz drama Kurak, directed by Erke Dzhumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev, has been denied a censor certificate in its home country, forcing the film to withdraw from the…
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, which aim to highlight outstanding original talents and help their film careers, have revealed the 2026 winners for their fourth annual edition.…
The third time’s the third charm for Olivia Rodrigo, who is beginning to look like she might be constitutionally incapable of not turning in one of the year’s most…
With his recent return as Woody in Toy Story 5, Tom Hanks thinks it’s time the Academy Awards recognize voice actors… just not in their own category. The 2x Oscar…
The official social media accounts posted the message as a “special request from your ‘Off Campus’ family.”
Amid a period of huge growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences, the Comcast NBCUniversal unit has appointed Donna Mirus Bates to the position of Global Franchise…
Tribeca Studios will look back at the history of the film festival with a new documentary, “Tribeca 25,” from “Valentino: The Last Emperor” and…
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 11, 2026, which means nominations-round voting begins TODAY; it’s then 11 days until nominations-round voting ends…
But the lawyer once shared by the executive and rival R.J Cipriani allegedly offered her own money to end the dispute.
Rose is a neurodivergent middle schooler living in a rural town with Wesley, a single father just barely hanging on but trying to do everything he can to raise her alone. He told…
Reality TV does not have an enviable track record of transferring small-screen success to the big screen. In 2003 the American Idol extension From Justin to Kelly, pairing the…
On Monday, Regal Global Entertainment and Deadline are hosting the industry panel “Future of Storytelling for the Big Screen” with the studios bosses, execs and…
EXCLUSIVE: Obsession’s Megan Lawless is set to star in Ping, an indie psychological drama marking the feature debut of writer-director Richie Gordon that shoots in Utah…
The Knicks aren’t the only ones putting on a show this postseason. As New York’s NBA Finals run turns Madison Square Garden into a celebrit hotspot, the courtside…
After the TV Academy merged the two major late-night Emmy categories earlier this year, it seems that things have shaken out just as expected with the number of nominations for…
The defending winner of the best actor in a drama series Emmy, who is now at work on season three of the show, also reflects on how Dr. Robby is "closer to who I am than I've ever…
EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has landed Music Theories, a new comedy series from Michael Vlamis and Kyle Anderson, who are set to write and executive produce, with American…
Emmy voting has begun. After weeks of For Your Consideration events and nonstop campaigning from studios, voting for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations is officially…
EXCLUSIVE: Australian genre filmmaker Ben Young (Hounds of Love) is set to direct a feature adaptation of “Mister Yummy,” a short story by Stephen King from his…
EXCLUSIVE: The Lord of the Rings actor and SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin is starring with Jeremy Piven (Entourage), Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos) and Isabel DeRoy-Olson (Three…
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for “Heart of the Beast,” a new survival thriller film starring Brad Pitt. Pitt plays James Belmont, a former Army Special Forces…
Plex and ATX TV are taking “Friday Night Lights” on the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the drama. Across five cities, cast members will come together for…
EXCLUSIVE: The Doctor is famed for having powers of regeneration, but the shape-shifting Time Lord’s next transformation could well be the most challenging yet. That’s…
Screen Producers Australia has lodged a 22-recommendation submission to the Australian government’s National Cultural Policy consultation, putting the market power of…
British actress Emily Watson will serve as president of the jury for the Feature Film Competition Program at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival. She will also receive the Honorary…
Canadian filmmaker Michael Zelniker, who will receive the Taormina Film Festival’s Special Sustainability Award on Thursday evening, is on a mission to try and heal the…
Watson, who most recently starred in Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet,' has left "a profound mark on contemporary cinema," according to Sarajevo director Jovan Marjanović.
EXCLUSIVE: The producers behind Prime Video’s raunchy new German drama Game of Keys have called on creatives to work with intimacy co-ordinators from an earlier stage in the…
Thespian Tony Leung Chiu-wai has three productions in the pipeline: a film to be directed by Johnnie To, a separate India-set project and a six-or-seven-episode streaming series…
It was a who’s who on the sidelines of Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks fronted a miraculous comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. NYC…
From regulars Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan to President Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and more, THR rounds up everyone — who was at least photographed —…
Mendler, who now serves as the CEO of an aerospace communications startup, released six new songs.
The tale of two heroic stewardesses who team up with RuPaul Charles, the President of the United States, to stop a train on a collision course with a once-a-century weather event,…
On today’s Crew Call we speak with husband-and-wife voice-over performers Jeff Bergman and Carla Delaney Bergman, who share with us how they broke into the craft, their…
EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Lang has joined the cast of director Kevin Lewis’ upcoming supernatural horror film Mercy Good, from Stoic Films. Written by Michael Caissie (Hangman,…
As executive producers of Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh, SNL cast member Sarah Sherman’s debut comedy special, Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein had a firm…
The decision by FIFA to nearly double the size of the World Cup has not drawn universal praise, but it is an undeniable boost to U.S. media rights holders Fox and Telemundo. The…
EXCLUSIVE: Another new face is coming to Baywatch. John Beckwith (Song Sung Blue) has booked a heavily recurring role opposite Jessica Belkin on Fox’s upcoming reboot of the…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the finale of Every Year After. Charlie Florek’s (Michael Bradway) redemption arc is loading. In the final moments of the season one…
“Toy Story 5” star Tim Allen says a “Home Improvement” reboot is not likely at the moment due to “personality problems” with the actors who…
Homer Gere, Ellen Barkin, Willem Dafoe and Michael Douglas have joined the cast of Oliver Stone’s “White Lies.” It marks a reunion between Douglas and Stone, who…
As attorneys general aim to challenge the merger, David Ellison’s team is leaning on a free speech theory to help cross the finish line.
Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman embark on quite the boundary-pushing relationship in the first trailer for director Gregg Araki’s irreverent sex comedy “I Want Your…
Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the estate of legendary R&B singer Donna Summer, best known for such disco-era hits as “I Feel Love,” “Bad Girls,” “Hot…
The European Union’s regulatory arm is investigating Paramount Skydance’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery megamerger over the financial backing of three Middle Eastern sovereign…
The Oscar-winning actress was the Bravo superfan who helped the network conclude their audio leak investigation.
Jennifer Lawrence: full-time actress, part-time detective. Andy Cohen revealed on “Watch What Happens Live” on Tuesday night that the Oscar winner played a key role in…
The mega-merger is "unlikely to have the effect of substantially lessening competition in relation to the wholesale supply of films for theatrical release in Australia."
The BBC is no longer going ahead with a “Doctor Who” Christmas special this year as planned and is seeking new production partners. Showrunner and writer Russell T…
Golden Globe nominee Helena Zengel was catapulted to stardom as a child actor in Nora Fingscheidt’s System Crasher and as she moves into her first adult role she has had…
“Toy Story 5” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, and it appears Pixar’s long-running animated franchise remains in top form after 30 years.…
President Donald Trump received a chorus of boos during his attendance at game three of the NBA Finals as the New York Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square…
Andy Cohen has revealed that Jennifer Lawrence helped Bravo identify the person behind the Summer House reunion audio leak. On Watch What Happens Live, Cohen thanked “super…
HBO's Sarah Jessica Parker-produced doc pays tribute to the freedom-of-expression champion and queer community activist who took on a corporate monolith and won a national…
Bravo executive Josh Brown, who was in the room on reunion taping day, spills about Bravo picking cameras back up after the conclusion of the three-part reunion for 'Summer House:…
The union, which represents storyboard artists, said the helmer is “turning his back on the human artists who throughout his career have helped him create his most memorable…
Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November election and face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra, the AP projected on Tuesday. Votes are still being counted, but the AP…
President Trump’s roster of performers for a now-canceled event on the National Mall has fallen apart, but there is still a wide range of events and unique celebrations…
No room this summer on David Geffen’s mega-yacht, Rising Sun? Oligarchs and moguls needn’t worry, there’s always July in Sun Valley – Allen & Co.’s annual leadership retreat…
EXCLUSIVE: Devon Hammonds is taking a step up after Sony Pictures Television restructured one of its unscripted divisions. The studio promoted Hammonds to Head of Nonfiction. This…
The latest dust-up between Stephen A. Smith and Donald Trump has escalated beyond if the ESPN host believes the former Apprentice host is to blame for the New York Knicks losing…
William Hasley, a writer who worked on TV series including “The Smurfs” and co-wrote an inspirational book with Caitlyn Jenner, has been identified as the hiker who…
Former Biden administration official Shuwanza Goff is joining Paramount Skydance as VP of U.S. government affairs, coming amid Paramount’s massive pending merger with Warner…
Netflix’s “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” a docuseries that revisits the King of Pop’s 2005 trial, debuted at the top of the TV charts with 17.8 million…
Golden Globe winner and Grammy nominee Teyana Taylor will be saluted as Icon of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards. Taylor will receive the special prize during the BET Awards…
Paramount has slammed rival Netflix in a letter to the Department of Justice for campaiging against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid regulatory review of the deal the David…
On its surface Steven Spielberg’s masterfully crafted new film, Disclosure Day might be classified most easily as a 70’s style thriller in the vein of Three Days Of…
The UK’s antitrust authority has launched a formal investigation into the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The Competition and Markets…
The deadline for the Competition and Markets Authority to decide on a possible phase 2 investigation is Aug. 7.
Seeking: Business executive to help manage one of the nation’s best-known news brands. Must enjoy long hours, a fluid work schedule — and an editorial chief with…
The Iceland-born, U.S.-based film, TV and music video producer, who has also been behind Kathryn Bigelow and Jim Sheridan films, will he honored with the Raimondo Rezzonico Award.
U.S.-based Icelandic film, music video and TV producer Sigurjón Sighvatsson will be celebrated by the Locarno Film Festival with its Raimondo Rezzonico Award, dedicated to…
Bollywood actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan will appear in conversation at BFI Southbank on July 16 as the closing gala of the London Indian Film Festival’s 17th edition, which…
From regulars Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan to President Donald Trump and more, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up everyone seen at this year's NBA…
The title of Vivek Couto’s opening address at APOS 2026 uses the word “reset.” He has a more precise term in mind. “It’s not actually being…
Before attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, Monday night Daily Show host Jon Stewart noted that the “excitement in New York…
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed President Donald Trump for walking out of his recent “Meet the Press” interview in the face of relentless…
"Jean-Michel," directed by Quinn Whitney Wilson and Viridiana Lieberman (it just premiered at the Tribeca Festival and was bought by Netflix), is the first movie to penetrate the…
With calls of American “resilience and unity” ahead of the country’s 250th birthday and chants of “USA, USA” from the the crowd of nearly 20,000 in a…
Democrat Tom Steyer, still hoping to compete against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November’s California gubernatorial election, has made gains in the vote count, but it may…
Donald Trump received a not-so-warm welcome at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. As the President appeared in front of his hometown crowd, he was met with a…
The trend in Los Angeles’ mayoral primary race continues to lean Nithya Raman’s way as the two-term City Council member grew her lead over Spencer Pratt for a run-off…
Netflix is following the money in Korea. The streamer has cast Park Hae-soo (Squid Game, Narco-Saints), Claudia Kim (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Gyeongseong Creature, The Atypical…
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 8, 2026, which means it’s 3 days until nominations-round voting begins on June…
The trailblazing TV creator, writer, director, producer and actress spoke with THR at the Newport Beach TV Fest, where she was honored with the fest's Artist of Distinction Award.
Despite having a lot on its mind, Haifaa al-Mansour’s murder mystery “Unidentified” is an unfortunate misfire. The Saudi trailblazer — whose 2012 drama “Wadjda” was the first…
Richard Mettler, a film editor whose credits included Anthropoid (2016) starring Jamie Dornan and Cillian Murphy and the 2025 historical drama Desert Warrior starring Anthony…
EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed rising French horror filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček for representation in all areas. Vaniček directed and co-wrote Evil Dead Burn, the next…
The Hulu series “Alice and Steve” has many aspects of a romantic comedy: witty banter, protagonists with quirky creative jobs and a set piece centered on a dinner party. But the…
Dads who golf can be surprisingly difficult to shop for. There are clubs, rangefinders, golf balls, gloves, even ball markers — and unless you spend your weekends on the…
'Hercule' will chronicle the younger days of Agatha Christie's iconic detective character.
The universe was trying to send a message to Paul Rudd: Get the hell out of L.A. First came the earthquake, then the mugging, followed by five car accidents in the span of a week.…
This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on the CNN app) and on Variety’s YouTube…
EXCLUSIVE: The star of Prime Video’s latest queer drama What It Feels Like for a Girl has declared Amazon’s decision to buy the show in the U.S. “a revolutionary act,…
EXCLUSIVE: Indie Outfit Mirak Studio has set plans to build a production facility in Albania. Mirak Studio was founded by Jamie Neale, Chris Beyrooty, Grayson Stubbs, and Klevis…
IGS will also fete the 50th anniversary of Franco Zeffirelli’s 'Jesus of Nazareth' and welcome Marti Noxon, producer of 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Mad Men,' as president of the drama…
Idris Elba is putting those James Bond rumors to bed. The 53-year-old acclaimed actor — who tends to play heroic characters and currently stars in “Masters of the…
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg will receive Karlovy Vary’s honorary President’s Award during this year’s festival, which runs from July 3 to July 11. Gyllenhaal will be…
The Czech film festival will present its President’s Award to "two distinctive personalities who have significantly shaped contemporary world cinema" and have "a certain…
The film from Cara Holmes, world premiering at Sheffield DocFest, tells stories of women who really needed an ear and phone volunteers who "paved the way": "These are women to be…
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage dissects Sunday evening's results.
While 'Death of a Salesman' won the most Tony Awards Sunday night, actors Christopher Abbott and, to a lesser extent, Nathan Lane were among those snubbed as 'Cats: The Jellicle…
The 79th Tony Awards unfolded at Radio City Music Hall with Pink as host, opening on a Broadway-sized reinvention of her hit “Lady Marmalade” that packed the stage…
The ceremony, hosted by Pink, included historic and first-time Tony wins, with 'Ragtime' and 'Cats: The Jellicle' ball battling in the musical revival category.
It was revealed the couple — who previously co-starred in the film 'Black Bear' and off-Broadway revival of 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea' — were expecting their first child in…
As expected, P!nk soared into her Tony Awards hosting gig on flying wires – dressed as Peter Pan. Ok the costume wasn’t expected, but former host Neil Patrick Harris…
Donald Trump’s election conspiracy temper tantrum on NBC’s Meet The Press aside, the roller coaster drama in the Los Angeles Mayoral remains unmatched almost a week…
That’s one for the history books: Qween Jean, whose costume design for Cats: The Jellicle Ball just won a Tony Award, is the first openly trans woman to ever win a Tony…
Will a broken down salesman, vampire rockers, second-wave feminists or fierce feline ballroom dancers dominate the 79th Tony Awards? It’s Broadway’s biggest night and…
Two Virginia residents filed a lawsuit on Saturday in hopes of stopping President Donald Trump’s plans to host a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn as part of America’s 250th…
Pink will host Broadway's biggest night on June 7 from the legendary Radio City Music Hall.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman is within striking distance of Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A.’s next mayor. She is expected to overtake the Republican and former…
It was anything but June gloom when the Gotham Television Awards kicked off the month in New York City. Winners and honorees included Chase Infiniti, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry…
President Donald Trump stormed out of his interview with “Meet the Press” after getting into a verbal sparring match with Kristen Welker over claims of election fraud. Tensions…
When Kristen Welker asked him for evidence, the president replied: "Listen to me: There's tremendous evidence. There's nothing but evidence. The election was rigged. It was a…
Following a retrial for his “propaganda activity against the regime,” Tehran Revolutionary Court has upheld Jafar Panahi’s one-year prison sentence. On Sunday,…
Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has upheld a one-year prison sentence against Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi who in December had been sentenced in absentia on charges…
The Tribeca Festival has condemned the jokes made on the red carpet of “The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan)” by comedian Elon Gold and influencer Lizzy…
Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley suggested in an interview with The New York Times that CBS News parent Paramount Skydance remove Bari Weiss as the…
On Saturday night, Dynamo attempted "the most ambitious and dangerous stunt of his career," escaping a burning car suspended 100 feet against the New York City skyline, while…
After a six-and-a-half-year layoff between tours, Ariana Grande has made a long-awaited return to the concert stage, with her “Eternal Sunshine” tour kicking off at…
Writers, actors, crew members and small business owners expressed their opposition to the $111 billion transaction in Beverly Hills on Saturday: “It may be the final domino that…
Queer culture doc specialist Jeffrey Schwarz looks at the killing that inspired the 1980 film 'Cruising' and the protests triggered by perceptions of internalized homophobia,…
One of pop’s best-kept secrets of 2026 out, as the news is out that Olivia Rodrigo and the Cure’s Robert Smith have a full-on duet on her forthcoming album, which is…
A new adventure awaits everyone’s favorite female explorer. First announced at The Game Awards 2025, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reimagines Lara Croft’s…
As Netflix Films chairman, Dan Lin said he wants the streamer to prioritize more mid-budget fare but avoid working with directors who hold steadfast to a theatrical opening.…
The 'You' breakout is devastating in 'The Last Day,' a Tribeca Festival premiere inspired by 'Mrs Dalloway' that takes an unflinching, tragic look at postpartum depression.
Unemployment looks good on former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, who took to Instagram on Saturday to thank his fans for their support after the program’s new executive…
John C. Reilly recently told Ted Danson on the “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast that he tried to convince Leonardo DiCaprio to turn down “Titanic” and instead star in…
Patrick Godfrey, the actor known for roles in Ever After (1998) and Les Misérables (2012), has died. He was 93. The actor’s London-based agency Markham, Froggatt & Irwin…
Myha’la and Maggie Rogers were also in attendance as Tribeca's Jane Rosenthal spoke of how "this has never just been about representation. It's about power. Who gets funding? Who…
Who you gonna call? Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have revealed the official title and logo for their upcoming Ghostbusters series. Celebrating Ghostbusters Day on Saturday,…
Patrick Godfrey, an English actor who played Leonardo da Vinci in the 1998 fantasy film “Ever After: A Cinderella Story,” died on Thursday. He was 93. Godfrey’s death was…
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive…
After skipping out on this year’s 98th Academy Awards, Sean Penn enjoyed watching the awards show on television for once. The 3x Oscar winner, who most recently won Best…
The only way Daniel Pemberton, who elects not to work on many franchise films or sequels, was going to get on board with scoring the new “Masters of the Universe” film was if he…
There are many types of dads, and even more types of gifts you can buy them this Father’s Day. While the golf dads and stogie-smoking patriarchs aren’t entirely…
Sam Reid isn’t a rock star, but he plays one on TV. Although, anyone who attended the June 2 premiere party for “The Vampire Lestat” at New York’s Beacon Theatre could have sworn…
“Scary Movie 6” is on pace to set a franchise record after a stellar opening day. Paramount and Miramax’s “Scary Movie 6,” the first in the parody series helmed by the Wayans…
“House of the Dragon” showrunner and co-creator Ryan Condal told a whooping audience at Shoreditch Town Hall in East London that Season 3 would deliver on the promise of the…
When Margaret Brown set out to direct a four-part docuseries about a horrific and then-unsolved quadruple homicide in Austin, Texas, she never expected that — just a few weeks…
OTT provider Sling is making its bid to be a top summer streaming destination, with a new deal that gets you access to the World Cup, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and dozens of…
Jodie Foster reminisced about her time playing 12-year-old prostitute Iris in “Taxi Driver” alongside Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and Paul Schrader during the…
The Red Sea Film Foundation Managing Director Shivani Pandya Malhotra has stepped down after seven years in the role. The Saudi foundation, which runs the Red Sea International…
Like it did for many people, the pandemic changed things for writer/director Drake Doremus, whose last film, 2019’s Endings, Beginnings, now seems like a prophetic title for…
Showrunner Ryan Condal, Steve Toussaint, Abigail Thorn and the cast on building The Battle of the Gullet, the most expensive, most dangerous and most gloriously irresponsible…
Following the announcement of the British actor's death on Friday, Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, James Marsters and more reacted to the loss of Head, who died at 72.
“Final Fantasy VII: Revelation” has been revealed as the third and final title in Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII” remake trilogy. The game will…
Emergency meeting! The animated “Among Us” TV show has suddenly dropped on Paramount+, with all 10 episodes now available to stream in full. Series stars Yvette Nicole…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the fifth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Peaceful Find Peace,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. After…
Paramount is reconstituting its video game operation, launching a new game studio and setting a leadership team for the division. Like its media peers, the company has deployed…
Sean Penn hates selfies and will not, under any circumstances, go to a public gathering with more than eight people — which is why he was noticeably absent from the recent 98th…
Lee Sung Jin, the creator, executive producer and director of “Beef,” and Jason Bateman, who executive produced, directed and starred in “Black Rabbit,” sat down with Variety’s…
The American Federation of Musicians alleged that UMG and WMG "have refused to compensate the musicians whose work ... is fed into AI machines for profit."
Anthony Head, who died on June 5 at the age of 72, is being honored by his “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” co-stars. Head first appeared in the show’s pilot as Rupert…
Disney Advertising has sold out of inventory on the NBA Finals through the first four games, with a number of brands motivated by the unusual elements in this year’s title…
Netflix has been making overtures to movie theaters ever since it launched its bid to buy Warner Bros. Even after that deal collapsed, Netflix has signaled its openness to working…
EXCLUSIVE: Lauren Graham (Twinless), Patti LuPone (Beau Is Afraid) and Dan Bucatinsky (The Comeback) are set to star opposite Nick Borenstein in August, a comedy marking…
SPOILERS: This post contains details about the Hacks series finale With the emotional gut punch that was last weeks’ Hacks series finale, its creators consider the episode a…
Anthony Head, the British actor best known for roles in Ted Lasso and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 72. Head’s daughters, actors Emily and Daisy, told BBC News that…
Independent Film Company and Shudder have acquired Alex Goyette’s debut feature “Breeder.” The film is about an eccentric poodle breeder who lures a broke college…
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, beating expectations, as the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%. With gains in leisure and hospitality, health care and local…
Good afternoon Insiders, happy Friday and welcome back to the Insider. Max Goldbart here steering you through. Sign up here. Reality TV Summit UK @ SXSW London The reality of it…
EXCLUSIVE: As Europe pushes for more showrunners, a dozen writers from across the continent have been selected for an EU-backed programme headed by some big names from Borgen,…
Kanya King, the founder of the UK’s popular Music of Black Origin awards show, colloquially known as the MOBOs, has died. She was 57.  King’s death was announced this morning…
BBC Studios has forged a newly-created global formats role for Karl Warner in L.A. Warner is relocating to the U.S. and being tasked with “identifying, partnering with, and…
EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Derbyshire, one of the BBC’s most prominent news presenters, was the subject of a workplace conduct investigation over her interactions with multiple…
“It’s weird not having a phone, isn’t it?” said Phoebe Bridgers to the 18,000-or so strong audience who’d willingly had their devices locked up for Thursday night’s special…
The former business partner of the incarcerated “midwestern, millennial Madoff” who ripped off investors and pals to the tune of $650 million with promises of lucrative…
SAG-AFTRA members have ratified a four-year contract with the major studios, which includes new provisions on synthetic actors and a merger of the union’s two pension funds.…
James Handy, the actor who appeared in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Jumanji (1995), The Verdict (1982) and Arachnophobia (1990), has died. He was 81. On Wednesday at around 9:30…
James Handy, a longtime actor who appeared as the bartender in “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji” and had guest roles on dozen of TV shows, was killed…
Co-starring Betty Gilpin and Tony Hale, the film follows a high-flying airline CEO and a buttoned-up lawyer who strike up a secret relationship.
After nearly 20 years, Anna Faris is hoping to reunite with her Zeta sisters in a potential The House Bunny sequel. The actress recently teased that “there’s…
The directors behind some of Netflix’s biggest hits of the year came together to speak to their creative processes and storytelling techniques in conversations moderated by…
EXCLUSIVE: Former CBS Entertainment Chairman Nina Tassler has recruited another veteran TV executive-turned-producer, Joanna Klein, for her Kismet Creative Group. Klein has joined…
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the…
EXCLUSIVE: HBO Max continues to ramp up development in the classic procedural genres under The Pitt model for series intended to return each year with sizable orders at a moderate…
Bravo executive Josh Brown, who was in the room on reunion taping day, returns for a talk with The Hollywood Reporter about what's still to come from Bravo's must-see reunion.
Cast members from Taylor Sheridan’s Landman and The Madison crossed paths at Paramount+’s All Trails Lead Here event celebrating the two award-contending television shows that…
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the…
EXCLUSIVE: Coming off their characters’ antagonist relationship on Prime Video’s The Boys, Chace Crawford and P.J. Byrne are set to play brothers on a new series,…
Fresh off of rejecting a takeover proposal from capital fund Pershing Square, Universal Music has announced it is repurchasing a sizable portion of its stock back from the company…
As French cinema continues to embrace large-scale event filmmaking, Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” arrives as Pathé’s latest ambitious historical epic, following the…
EXCLUSIVE: In a highly competitive situation, FilmNation has acquired I’d Like to Speak to Your Manager, an absurdist action-thriller spec from Gabe Delahaye, for feature…
Union head Tom Fontana said management is displaying “a profound contempt for the journalism profession” after the firing of ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley.
"I want her to be on the mountaintop somewhere, but I also know the show and I don't know whether that's possible," says the actress, who also reflects on working on the HBO…
Mari Sanders' feature debut, premiering at Tribeca, follows a young woman navigating disability as a rite of passage, with characters with all their edges. "Who says people with…
President Barack Obama is one of the prominent voices featured in a new podcast, “Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise,” hosted by author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell. The…
Once the world’s highest-paid male model, Hoyt Richards gave his last penny to a socialite conman who claimed to be an alien and preyed on the sexy and susceptible. A new HBO doc…
Dana White, the CEO of the MMA promotion, is betting that the unprecedented spectacle, sparked by a suggestion from President Trump, will deliver new fans to the sport and…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and three other Democratic lawmakers again are pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to conduct a foreign ownership review of Paramount’s…
Paramount’s new head of international has dived deep into how David Ellison sold him the dream. Kevin MacLellan told the Enders TMT Leaders Live Conference that his hire at the…
German filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 film Wrong Move from circulation after appeals from German actress Nastassja Kinski, who was filmed topless in the film when she…
EXCLUSIVE: The Motion Picture Association (MPA), the trade body that represents U.S. studios including Netflix and Disney, is lobbying against proposals in the UK that could…
Fragrant Nature Film Creations has acquired exclusive distribution rights to “Josephine” across the Indian subcontinent. The deal covers India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri…
Vasana Montgomery, the 25-year-old from Beaverton, Ore. who was cast in “Love Island USA” Season 8 and promptly expelled for using the n-word in social media videos,…
COL Group’s FlareFlow and Singapore-based Bomanbridge Media have teamed on one of the first premium vertical-format documentary series, a wildlife title set to go live on…
UPDATED with official cause of death: The Okanogan County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that Matt Brown, who appeared in Discovery’s Alaskan Bush People reality…
“Dave Vs. Hollywood,” a new comedy mockumentary from directors Brad Dickson and Daniel Katz, will have its World Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on June 26 for the upcoming…
EXCLUSIVE: Paradigm has laid off three agents: Jeff Kolodny, Adam Van Dusen, and Natalie Handelsman. We’re told no others were impacted. Both Kolodny and Handelsman are…
PBS NewsHour reporter Geoff Bennett teased an excerpt from his interview with Steve Croft, in which the “60 Minutes” legend said the direction of the historic news program under…
Jonathan Hay, who claims Combs sexually assaulted him twice in 2020 and 2021, says the D.A.'s review marks "a critical juncture" in his fight for "accountability."
Mr. Potato Head, Optimus Prime and Mr. Monopoly are uniting — in the world of AI.  AI audio startup ElevenLabs has partnered with Hasbro to bring a collection of the toy and…
Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again” is renowned for its iconic hallway fight sequences, so it’s only fitting that the season concludes with another epic moment. The episode…
“Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke gave a moving speech while being honored at Variety‘s Power of Women London, presented by Lifetime, about surviving two…
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios has landed worldwide rights to The Kellys, a new action flick to star Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth, which will be made…
EXCLUSIVE: Days after the launch of its new Netflix reality series Calabasas Confidential, Wheelhouse production label Spoke Studios has promoted Gardner Reed to President. Reed…
Second Stage Theater, coming off a successful season with acclaimed productions of Jordan Harrison’s Marjorie Prime and Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, will anchor its upcoming 48th…
The Oscar-winning director found himself getting photographed aboard a boat in the Mediterranean — he’s still trying to figure out exactly why.
EXCLUSIVE: Mason Thames has signed on for a role in Lionsgate’s John Wick spinoff Caine, directed by and starring martial arts master and the franchise’s actor Donnie Yen.…
The Peacock series won best competition series and in every other category in which it was nominated, including best ensemble cast in an unscripted series and show host for Alan…
The splatter master’s first movie under his The Horror Section banner will hit theaters Aug. 7.
“Scary Movie” will contend with another scary movie, A24’s breakout horror hit “Backrooms,” for No. 1 at the domestic box office. Paramount and…
Over the past decade, YouTube Music’s “Foundry Class” has become a trademark of quality for independent artists, and the 24 artists who make up this year’s class is no exception.…
Having recently been instrumental to Arsenal’s most successful campaign in more than 20 years, soccer star Bukayo Saka — one of the most gifted British footballers playing…
The immersive film from Roman Liubyi and Volodymyr Tykhyy, debuting at the Sheffield DocFest on June 11, “time-travel” to show a generation "that once witnessed history" only to…
Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency (CEA) is launching a fully-fledged contents market and pitching event this summer – Bangkok International Content Market (BICM) – with dates set…
Karen Bass and Xavier Becerra are also in position to advance to the November election for L.A. mayor and California governor, respectively. Progressive gubernatorial candidate…
The final results are far from in for the Los Angeles mayoral race, but Karen Bass is already in battle mode to take on Spencer Pratt in November. “Tomorrow begins the…
Summer is back in session! And with it comes “Love Island USA” Season 8 on Peacock, complete with host Ariana Madix, narrator Iain Stirling and a new set of single islanders…
“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone did a quick video spot for the 19th Television Academy Honors, which aired on May 20. In it, they discussed their role in the…
Part two of the season 10 reunion aired Tuesday, where Ciara Miller and Kyle Cooke FaceTimed with Meija Moreno, the woman whom West Wilson was exclusively dating when his…
With a number of free streaming options, here's how to catch the fourth and final round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
“The Hunting Party” has been canceled after two seasons at NBC. The series, which aired its final episode on May 7, starred Melissa Roxburgh as former FBI profiler…
The NHL Stanley Cup Final 2026 features two of the best teams in hockey in a best-of-seven series. Over the next two weeks, the two teams battle for glory and compete to hoist the…
For Rob Burnett, who worked alongside David Letterman for nearly three decades — including at The Late Show, from its inception — the May 21st conclusion of the late-night…
NBCUniversal Media Chairman Matt Strauss, who oversees Peacock, says the 6-year-old streamer will finally turn a profit in the current quarter. Entering the black is “a big…
Deadline recently joined forces with Paramount+ at its All Trails Lead Here event, celebrating Taylor Sheridan’s latest awards contenders Landman and The…
Alan Ritchson may be re-enlisting in the service. Netflix is working on a sequel to “War Machine,” the sci-fi, military-themed action film that has been a viewing…
Other stars who stopped by the THR Studio at Disney's 'Toast to TV' event include Shailene Woodley, Rob Mac, Ann Dowd, Thomas Doherty, Derek Hough and Quinta Brunson.
EXCLUSIVE: The Olivia Colman-John Lithgow starring Jimpa and Goya Award-winning Maspalomas are set to headline Kashish Pride Film Festival, South Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ film…
PBS SoCal, KABC/ABC7 and KMEX led the tally on Tuesday as the TV Academy announced nominations for the 78th annual L.A. Area Emmy Awards. The annual ceremony will take place on…
Filming is underway in Florida on A Land Remembered, a TV series adaptation of the best-selling historical novel by Patrick D. Smith. Philip Ettinger (First Reformed, Bupkis),…
Here’s some good news for the UK unscripted community: Netflix’s British arm is set to commission “shitloads” of “audacious ideas.” That was…
This year's category-by-category look at which musicals and plays have the best chance of claiming honors during the June 7 telecast on CBS and Paramount+, based on a model built…
Rosamund Pike has called out a member of the audience for texting during the climatic scene of “Inter Alia,” for which the actress won an Olivier award in April. The play follows…
The barrage of online skepticism and discussion about SNL UK was a useful tool that the show’s producers used to shape and develop their version of the long-running series, Helen…
And then there was… one? Going into this past weekend, there were two out of nine artists booked for the “Freedom 250” concerts in Washington, D.C. that were…
Karel Och, artistic director of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled a lineup of almost 40 titles in the main program, premiering at the 60th edition of the event in the…
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has unveiled the official selection and jury members for its upcoming 60th edition, running from July 3 to 11. 12 titles have been set…
Jurors, such as 'Sentimental Value' co-writer Eskil Vogt, and cineasts can look forward to titles from around the world, including KVIFF's first-ever Burmese, Colombian and Swiss…
EXCLUSIVE: The British Film Institute lobbied ministers to request that the UK’s film and TV business not be included in any trade deal signed with U.S. President Donald…
Back from the holiday vacation, Jon Stewart began his Monday night stint at The Daily Show in desperate need of “some good news.” “I need some relief. And…
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series after more than half the acts dropped out. “Man, I need…
The former executive producer of “60 Minutes” took a moment Monday night to issue a warning about what’s happening to the long-running newsmagazine under its…
Matt Duffer, creator, showrunner and executive producer of Stranger Things along with brother Ross, didn’t specifically cite Backrooms or Obsession on Monday in accepting a…
Refresh for updates… The Gotham Television Awards are being handed out tonight at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, and Deadline is updating the winners as they are…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a new global award to celebrate moviegoing and the traditional theatrical experience. The Academy Marquee Theater…
Starz has tapped longtime Disney exec Jim Kapenstein to serve as the company’s new chief legal and strategy officer. Kapenstein will join Starz next week and report to…
James Gunn understands fan service. The DC Studios Co-chairman and Co-CEO and director of the forthcoming Superman film Man of Tomorrow gave die hards new look at at old favorite:…
The authors of "The Marilyn Monroe Century" discuss the legacy of Bruno Bernard, the photographer who discovered Norma Jeane Dougherty and helped turn her into Marilyn Monroe.
Variety has announced the presenters for the inaugural Power of Women London taking place on June 3. The event, in partnership with A+E Global Media’s Lifetime, celebrates the…
EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off its selection as Reese’s Book Club pick for May 2026, Alexandra Andrews’ The Fine Art of Lying has been acquired for series development at UCP, a…
Outlander: Blood of My Blood will return with Season 2 on September 18, World Outlander Day, via Starz. A new teaser was released and can be found above. Season 2 will continue to…
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 1, 2026, which means it’s 10 days until nominations-round voting begins on June…
The business of managing celebrity estates has changed exponentially in the 15 years since Authentic Brands Group became the caretakers of Marilyn Monroe. The emergence of a…
Anna Kendrick has been hired to direct “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” for Netflix. Two other filmmakers, Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland, were previously…
In just a few scenes of Paradise, Shailene Woodley established herself as someone who can portray an entire life in the shortest of timespans: A caring daughter, a struggling med…
The GOAT isn’t finished. Serena Williams, who amassed 23 major championships and 73 career singles titles before retiring in 2022, is returning to competitive tennis at 44.…
Lex Luthor is not messing around in the “Superman” sequel. Director James Gunn has revealed a first look at the villain’s iconic warsuit, worn by star Nicholas…
EXCLUSIVE: Comedy Bang! Bang!, the improvisational interview show hosted by writer and comedian Scott Aukerman, which marks one of the world’s longest-running comedy…
"Maybe it was very important, and maybe you’re a doctor, and you’re saving someone’s life, and I hope you are," the actress told the audience at a performance of her award-winning…
Zineuskadi’s Talentuaren Gunea, the Basque Country’s emerging talent showcase, returned May 29 with a slate pointing to a new generation of creators thinking beyond graduation…
The second annual Sound Investments report from trade association Music Technology U.K., which will be in focus at SXSW London, highlights a 90 percent growth-stage funding plunge…
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was among the 34 winners chosen by the Peabody Awards jury to win this year’s prizes, and Kimmel joked that he “never felt…
A.C.Bradley ('What...if?') and Rodrigo Blaas ('Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia') are on board for the series from Tencent Video and Coolabi based on the best-selling children's…
Breaking news: The Canadians really like hockey. Hockey drama Heated Rivalry dominated the Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday night. It won the evening’s top prizes including…
EXCLUSIVE: Who Do You Think You Are?, The Bachelor and First Dates are about to get new leases of digital life. They are part of the 4,000+ hours of reality, dating and factual…
At a screening of the finale in New York City on Sunday night, the HBO series' creator dedicated his opening remarks to the late actor, who died at age 25 in 2023 from an…
EXCLUSIVE: Sapne Vs Everyone actor Ambrish Verma has been handed an IMDb ‘Breakout Star’ STARmeter award. This recognizes talent whose popularity on IMDb has been…
The veteran actor, who plays season three's big bad, Alamo Brown, gives a spoiler-filled analysis of the season.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “In God We Trust,” the Season 3 finale of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. Rue Bennett is gone. But to those whose lives she…
Prime Video’s serialized adaptation of Off Campus may be skipping ahead of Elle Kennedy’s source material, eschewing The Mistake couple of John Logan (Antonio…
The retransmission battle between Scripps and DirecTV has escalated, with 54 local Scripps stations in 36 Nielsen-designated markets going dark as of 7 p.m. ET on Sunday. Both…
M.I.A. is suing Kid Cudi for $2.8 million after the British rapper was kicked off his Rebel Ragers Tour for “making offensive remarks” during her opening act. “Kid Cudi’s attempts…
Veteran R&B singer Peabo Bryson, best known for his duets from the Disney films “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast,” has suffered a stroke and is…
Ryan Condal is pulling out all the stops for House of the Dragon Season 3. Producing the third season of the Game of Thrones prequel series took 314 shooting days, more than 25…
Launched in 2014 for AOL Originals, the short-form series paired Buscemi and Geo Orlando with everyone from Chris Rock to John Oliver — and won an Emmy in the process.
Fitting to Springsteen’s most political concerts to date, the rock and roll icon wrapped his latest run of shows with a final night in the “birthplace of American democracy.”
It’s an exciting weekend for indies film with two surprise global juggernauts by first-time directors who jumped from the internet to the big screen. More traditional independent…
The viral ‘Subway Takes’ host says his hit digital series belongs in the same awards conversation as any streamer show: “I’m not an influencer, I’m an entertainer.”
As “The Way Home” nears the end, Hallmark will release a playlist featuring 30+ songs, including original music, covers and scores used throughout the four seasons.…
Emma Corrin is making history. The 30-year-old actor, who catapulted to fame playing Princess Diana in “The Crown,” is Variety’s first nonbinary Power of Women cover star. But it…
After a thrilling Backlash earlier in May and the premiere of the WWE documentary “Made in America” on USA Network, the next premium live event after all of the drama…
This weekend was one for the box office history books. Movie theaters across the nation were jamming with Gen Z crowds, who showed up en masse for not one but two buzzy horror…
Under his leadership, Pudney's associated productions accumulated over 50 Emmy Awards.
Hulu led this year’s CrimeCon Clue Awards, winning two major categories: “Only Murders in the Building” won the award for outstanding scripted series, while the…
The president made a post on Saturday morning against the “third rate artists” who have dropped out of the event.
For the second year in a row, “Love Island USA” has kicked an islander out of the villa after social media posts surfaced of them using the n-word. Vasana Montgomery…
Ivy Meeropol, director of Ask E. Jean, the documentary about E. Jean Carroll who successfully sued Donald Trump for defamation and battery, is responding to reports the Justice…
Warner Bros. Pictures chief Michael De Luca offered a master class in being a studio executive during his session Saturday at the Produced By conference hosted by the Producers…
The president said he may instead "give a major speech," as many musical acts have announced they're exiting the Freedom 250 event.
While there was no conversation about the elephant in the room– the pending Paramount Warner Bros Discovery merger — at Warner Bros. Motion Picture Co-Chair Michael De…
In a recent interview with The Times of London, Niall Horan opened up about the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died in 2024 at the age of 31 after…
Upon accepting his Vanguard Award from the third annual Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television last night, Big Mistakes co-creator Dan Levy…
"I said maybe I could come in and we’ll just do a range of weird sounds," the 'Devil Wears Prada 2' actress recalls in finding another way to pull off one of her character's most…
Tom Holland recently told Empire that he is looking forward to passing on the “Spider-Man” mantle to whoever takes over the Marvel franchise next. “For whoever’s next, whether…
When allowing cameras for the Fox Sports documentary You See L.A. into the lives of her players, UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close, who just led the Bruins to a…
When Octavia Spencer, the narrator and executive producer of Investigation Discovery’s three-part docuseries Lost Women of Alaska, decided to get involved in telling the story of…
Even as many are in a doom-and-gloom state of mind about entertainment, producers Jason Blum and James Wan have nothing but good things to say, with their horror…
Kelly Curtis, an American actress and the sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died on Saturday. She was 69. Jamie Lee Curtis announced her older sister’s death in a Facebook post. She…
HBO Max is going wide with its Emmy campaign for “Neighbors,” the Josh Safdie-produced docuseries that turned America’s pettiest property-line feuds into one of…
Deadline’s annual Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted awards-season event is getting underway Saturday, the latest in the annual series that brings together…
As friends, family and Star Wars fans mourn the death of editor Marcia Lucas, Lucasfilm has shared a statement. The production company, founded by Marcia’s ex-husband George…
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Season 1 finale of “Spider-Noir,” now streaming on Prime Video. “Spider-Noir” is unlike any superhero saga we’ve…
Multiple artists have dropped out of the Donald Trump-backed “Freedom 250” festival this summer. But Vanilla Ice is sticking to his guns and plans to keep his gig at the D.C.…
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has unveiled the competition lineup for its Golden Goblet Awards, spanning five categories across fiction, documentary, animation,…
With 'Sicko' and 'Becoming' among the feature lineup, along with a short, the event's head of screen Anna Bogutskaya explains why the Central Asian country, and the broader…
Lucasfilm has posted a statement mourning the death of Marcia Lucas, George Lucas’ former wife who was one of three to share an Oscar for editing “Star Wars.”…
Bret Michaels, The Commodores, Young MC, Morris Day and Martina McBride are among the artists who have dropped out of the event's lineup.
Before accused sexual harasser Neil deGrasse Tyson joined the show for a softball interview, “Real Time” host Bill Maher dedicated a large chunk of his monologue Friday night to…
As Heated Rivalry continues to collect awards for its first season, Jacob Tierney is hard at work on Season 2 of the hit show. During Friday’s 3rd Critics Choice Celebration…
“The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva said she would like to explore producing. Speaking at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood, Villanueva who plays…
Frankie Valli, who at 92 has never lost his love for the road, announced Friday that he is canceling the remainder of his concert dates for 2026, due to health issues. “I’m…
In the final days before the Tuesday election, L.A. Councilwoman Nithya Raman urged candidates for governor on Friday to support uncapped tax incentives for film and TV…
Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar for editing the original Star Wars and scored a nom for American Graffiti, both directed by her then-husband George Lucas, and worked with Martin…
Marcia Lucas, the film editor who won an Oscar for editing “Star Wars,” directed by her former husband George Lucas, and shaped several influential films of the 1970s,…
Whatever else you want to say about Leah McSweeney, it can’t be denied that the Real Housewives of New York alum is persistent when it comes to her lawsuit against reality…
Mascha Schilinski's period drama, following four young women across four eras of German history, won 10 Lolas, including best film, best director and best screenplay.
President Donald Trump took aim at the judge who halted his plans to renovate the Kennedy Center — and ordered Trump’s name taken off the building — saying the…
As Steven Spielberg explores extraterrestrial life onscreen once again, the Disclosure Day director’s set was all about embracing the human element. Emily Blunt, who stars…
“Backrooms” is one of the most unique cinematic events of the year. The film, which opens in theaters Friday via A24, was directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who…
It’s an hour before curtain at “The Lost Boys,” and Ali Louis Bourzgui is rolling out a red yoga mat in his dressing room so he can work his core before the…
Shalom Brune-Franklin (Dune: Prophecy) and Jimmy O. Yang (Interior Chinatown) have landed roles in The Roman, Netflix’s new Vegas drama series from creators Brian…
Paramount has closed their deal with Studio Canal for North American and myriad foreign territories on the Garth Davis directed, Florence Pugh starring fantasy drama The Midnight…
Paramount Pictures has scooped North American and select international distribution rights to “The Midnight Library” from…
Hello again, Insiders. Jesse Whittock here. It’s been a scorcher of a week here in London, but even hotter is the fact Deadline’s Reality TV Summit is coming to SXSW London…
Trinity CineAsia has acquired U.K. distribution rights to “Being Towards Death,” the latest feature from “Detective Chinatown” franchise director Chen…
EXCLUSIVE: TikTok has restored revenue to a trio of original content creators after the tech giant’s AI-powered moderation tools kicked them out of its creator rewards…
With the global craving for Korean genre entertainments showing no sign of abating, it can’t be easy to be a filmmaker tasked with feeding the beast with ever bigger,…
The Match Factory has reported multiple distribution deals on its Cannes slate.  Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland has sold to Scandinavia (Nonstop Entertainment), Greece…
“She Means Justice 2: Breakout,” a prison break microdrama sequel, has launched on FlareFlow and Hollywood-backed GammaTime, positioning the title among the earliest…
Prime Video has set June 12 as the global premiere date for “Raakh,” the Hindi-language investigative thriller starring Ali Fazal (“Mirzapur”), Sonali…
The Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas — tucked into the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains on the San Fernando Valley’s far western edge — is, in many ways, ground zero for…
The adaptation of the book by Matt Haig is likely the biggest deal out of the Cannes film market.
John Travolta has wholeheartedly embraced the beret as his trademark look since his headline-making appearances at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this month. At the DGA premiere…
“Prime Minister,” the HBO original documentary about popular New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern, was named best documentary at Thursday’s Documentary Emmy Awards.…
The 47th News & Documentary Emmy Awards has concluded, with Madison Wells’ Prime Minister winning Best Documentary. The Documentary winners were announced Thursday,…
Ritual, a new independent zine celebrating movie theater culture, has launched at select Los Angeles theaters. Launched by Greg Longstreet, whose L.A.-based public relations firm…
As the United States of America inches toward its 250th birthday, Martina McBride is taking a stand against the country’s current administration. On Thursday, shortly after…
The ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ and ‘Rogue One’ director said he has been experimenting with diffusion models and eventually wants to create a hybrid AI film.
A network rep said that late night was "cost prohibitive" to keep programming itself. Allen's 'Comics Unleashed' debuted to 1.1 million viewers.
Prime Video’s Off Campus received a season 2 renewal before its first season even launched, and the central couple is poised to take the torch from Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and…
Cecilia Vega blasted CBS after she was among the 60 Minutes staffers fired on Thursday, calling out the network for what she called “censorship, both imposed and…
Bravo executive Josh Brown, who was in the room on reunion taping day, reveals to The Hollywood Reporter how production scrambled to capture the cast reacting to Amanda Batula and…
Disney’s ABC has submitted its license renewal applications for its eight local TV stations to the FCC as ordered by the agency — but said it is doing so “under…
Julian Rosefeldt’s “Euphoria” will open Balinale’s 19th edition, with Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The End” closing the program. The festival is…
David May, a two-time Grammy-winning producer who worked many of music’s biggest names and was a former longtime VP at Warner Records and Rhino Entertainment, has died. He…
When cinematographer Michael Bauman began research for Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” he got unique insight into the story. The eight-part series, led by Charlie Hunnam,…
EXCLUSIVE: Saudi romantic comedy A Matter Of Life And Death is set to release theatrically at home on June 25 after its planned spring release was postponed due to the Iran War,…
The Media Access Awards, which honor disability representation and authentic filmmaking in media, have officially rebranded as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards…
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the…
The Ryan Murphy limited series follows the much-publicized relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon) before the young…
Rage Against the Machine co-founder and longtime activist Tom Morello has announced the “Power to the People” festival — described as a “non-partisan celebration of peace,…
Oscar-winning composer Gabriel Yared, whose multiple award-winning credits include the soundscapes for The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain and Betty Blue,…
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Buzz and Woody, Marvel superheroes and ‘Star Wars’ favorites are being incorporated into Philips Ambient Experience at medical facilities in 87 countries…
Without a set definition "advertisers are deciding whose budget this is to come out of, there's oftentimes a tug of war, or it gets orphaned," said Oxford Road CEO Dan Granger.
“Afterpiece,” a Hong Kong drama produced by Derek Yee and directed by debut filmmaker Keane T.K. Wong, will world premiere as the opening film of the 28th Shanghai…
Netflix’s “The Four Seasons,” an adaptation of Alan Alda’s 1981 film of the same name, has returned for a second season, and this time, grief, mid-life crises, babies and…
SPOILERS: This post contains details about the Widow’s Bay episodes ‘Our History’ and ‘Seasickness’ Fans of Hamish Linklater might have experienced a…
The Season 1 finale of Hulu’s The Testaments dropped last night, and it was already clear that the Margaret Atwood-born, Bruce Miller-adapted Handmaid’s Tale sequel…
It's no wonder that every studio executive in Hollywood would kill to be in business with Curry Barker, the Gen Z auteur who first gained attention on YouTube. His horror film,…
John McClain, the veteran music executive who served as a co-executor for the Michael Jackson estate, has died. He was 71. The former A&M and Interscope Records exec…
UPDATED with deal close: Allen Family Digital, an affiliate of Byron Allen’s family office, has closed its deal to acquire to acquire a majority stake in digital media company…
Apple TV has revealed a first look at “Last Seen,” a new six-episode Australian thriller. The show will debut with the first two episodes on the platform on September 9, followed…
Although some of the cast and crew got lost on the set of Backrooms, writer/director Kane Parsons apparently knew where he was going. Mark Duplass, who stars in Parsons’…
Watching the 2024 debate with Donald Trump that killed Joe Biden’s re-election hopes, then-First Lady Dr. Jill Biden now admits she thought her husband might actually be…
EXCLUSIVE: Writer and director Anu Valia has signed with CAA for representation. A graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Valia’s short film Lucia, Before and…
Kenneth Iwamasa was intimately aware of Perry's yearslong struggle with addiction but procured the actor dozens of vials of ketamine in the weeks leading up to his death.
The creator of both 'The Handmaid's Tale' and its sequel series unpacks the season one finale of the latter with The Hollywood Reporter — and also shares his longterm vision for…
In the classic musical “Brigadoon,” the Scottish townspeople who inhabit the mysterious town of the title keep referring to “the miracle,” which confounds…
Senior Amazon exec Albert Cheng says AI technology has moved well beyond the “uncanny valley,” and can play a key role in reviving production in embattled Los Angeles.…
Swidler, who's served as general counsel since 2008, will leave the company at the end of June.
EXCLUSIVE: Mark O’Brien (Ready or Not) is set to topline Good in the Room, an indie crime thriller that he co-wrote with Canadian filmmaker Pat Kiely, who will…
EXCLUSIVE: The father-son directing team behind Netflix’s Brazil ’70: The Third Star told Deadline they set out to take viewers inside Brazil’s legendary 1970 World Cup run. City…
Fox Entertainment Studios and Access Entertainment have boarded Israeli director Avi Nesher’s latest movie, about the October 7 tragedy. Our Loves is inspired by true events…
Laurie Segall is betting she can build a new model for true-crime investigations, one that doesn’t have to rely on documentary structures or the hour-long conventions of broadcast…
Parsons, in his feature directing debut (the script is by Will Soodik), proves a wizard of mood who shares the early David Lynch’s love of industrial cosmic sound design, and also…
In a pioneering collaboration with Latin America, Spain’s Movistar Plus is teaming with Chile’s Wood Producciones and Spain’s Atlantika Films to make “Patagonia,” starring…
The U.K. and Ireland box office found its force over the weekend as Disney’s “Star Wars” spinoff “The Mandalorian and Grogu” captured the top spot,…
Paapa Essiedu, star of HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series and a newly-crowned Olivier Award winner, has taken time away from playing Professor Snape to join…
EXCLUSIVE: France’s mk2 alt has acquired European rights to low-budget U.S. alternative production and distribution breakout Two Sleepy People. The 90-minute romantic dramedy was…
Howard Storm, a veteran television director who shot many episodes of Mork & Mindy, Rhoda, Valerie and many other shows, passed away on May 26. He was 94. Storm’s career…
We have the winners of the 47th annual Sports Emmy Awards, which were handed out at Tuesday night’s ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan.…
Eiza González stars in Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters as Violeta and, following its premiere, shared praise for the filmmaker. After the Neon film, which stars Keke Palmer,…
Kerry Condon, Chris Messina and Damian Lewis also appear in Anthony Maras' historical film about the meteorologist who played a key role in the Allied invasion of Europe.
In the post-pandemic era, any title opening to that level would be celebrated, while out-of-this-world exits, especially among kids, could fuel a long run and win over a new…
Clarence B. Jones, a key adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. who helped organize the March on Washington and assisted King in drafting the Civil Rights leader’s “I Have a Dream”…
Everybody to Kenmure Street left this year’s Sundance Film Festival with a major award in World Cinema Documentary competition: a Special Jury Award for Civil Resistance.…
One of the most dramatic betrayals in reality TV (since Scandoval, of course) took place after, and potentially during, Season 10 of “Summer House.” Now, the…
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of “House of the Dragon” Season 3, showrunner and co-creator Ryan Condal is teasing an “all-out war” right from the…
EXCLUSIVE: Tony Award nominee Tom Francis (Sunset Blvd., Jay Kelly, You) is set for a recurring role opposite Richard Gere in The Off Weeks Apple TV‘s eight-episode limited series…
A week before the primary that could decide who the next mayor of Los Angeles is, incumbent Karen Bass and poll-rising challenger Spencer Pratt got legal and personal today in…
“Ninja Warrior” is making its way to the Olympics. Tokyo Broadcasting System Television — the producer behind the TV format “Sasuke” (adapted around the…
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 26, 2026, which means it’s 16 days until nominations-round voting begins on June…
EXCLUSIVE: Blood on the Promontory, the Western drama from Warfare‘s Ray Mendoza that we announced earlier this month, has set Sam Worthington…
EXCLUSIVE: Brian Geraghty has joined the cast of Matt Ross’ crime thriller Kockroach as it shoots in Australia. He joins an ensemble cast featuring previously announced Chris…
The producer of Spring Wind – The Awakening, the doc championing the rise of Hungarian leader Péter Magyar, has been named his chief of staff. Claudia Sümeghy, who runs production…
The first words spoken in Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s “Ben’Imana,” are of forgiveness. But the body does not forget and the speaker’s defiant…
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “Toy Story 5.” Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” doesn’t open until June 19, but fans are clamoring for every snippet…
THR salutes the actresses, execs, producers and other powerful females who are shaping their country’s screen culture — and making gay hockey players an international thing
IO Interactive would like to reintroduce you to the man who needs no introduction. Next to Godzilla, James Bond is one of pop culture’s longest running film franchises. From Sean…
NewsNation is expanding its borders. The Nexstar-backed cable-news outlet has quietly launched a suite of new podcasts, a maneuver that Michael Corn, president of specials and…
The Polish director will bring his Cannes-premiering 'Fatherland,' honored with a best director award, to the event in Croatia, while the Swedish filmmaker will present a…
Oscar-winning Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore will be honored during the upcoming Taormina Film Festival with the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary in partnership with…
Russell Crowe gave fans a warning before signing autographs outside of his hotel in Paris, saying that if the waiting crowd got out of control he’d walk. “Are you listening?” the…
Gary Lineker’s Rest is… outfit Goalhanger has launched a ventures arm. Goalhanger Ventures’ first investment is in Charlie Tymon’s Invisble Media, which runs digital…
Paddington Bear has found a new pair of writers to come up with his next big screen adventure and looks to have secured a director as well. Variety can exclusively confirm that…
Ampere Analysis today has a new owner and another research house in its stable. Private equity firm Goldenpeak has acquired the influential UK-based entertainment analysis…
Russell T. Davies’ “angriest and darkest series yet” launches on Sunday but the Doctor Who showrunner is already thinking about the shape of an American version, and…
While Taylor Swift led the pack at the American Music Awards with eight nominations, the night’s top winners were KATSEYE, SOMBR, Sabrina Carpenter, BTS and Bruno Mars. They…
"We should be striving to live, to become a community and become a country that we deserve what they sacrificed," the Hootie and the Blowfish frontman said, reflecting on his…
Teahouses and raves have not often been mentioned in the same breath, but Katseye brought the hyper-pop dance party to a beyond-brightly-colored tearoom set with the…
Sonny Rollins, a giant of jazz who was often called the music’s “greatest improviser” died today at his home in Woodstock, NY. That, according to a post on his…
The American Music Awards are drawing some of the biggest stars in music to Las Vegas to perform present or collect honors on the three-hour CBS/Paramount+ telecast, and Variety…
The Queen Latifah-hosted show, airing live on CBS from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, features performances from lifetime achievement award recipient Billy Idol,…
About halfway into “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” a striking confession appears almost out of nowhere. The two main characters in the film, sisters in their early twenties, are…
For his first narrative feature, Mexican director Bruno Santamaría Razo — who’s previously made documentaries — chooses a personal memory piece. “Six Months in a Pink and Blue…
With one week until the primary election, producer and podcaster Jamie Patricof and political strategist Mathew Littman plan to host what may be a final candidates’ forum…
UPDATED, MONDAY AM: ComScore is weighing the four-day Memorial Day weekend at $221.9 million, which is off 33% from last year’s all-time record ($330.1M) for the holiday…
We’re getting a first glimpse of another Big Bang Theory alum in the upcoming spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Wil Wheaton, who recurred as a heightened version of…
Queen Latifah is getting ready to host the American Music Awards on Monday night. The last and only time she hosted was back in 1995 as part of a trio that included Tom Jones and…
The 12th annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival has awarded its top prizes for the May 20-24 event in the California mountain town. “Mono 222,” directed by Quinton…
MONDAY AM UPDATE: The last time a Star Wars movie under Disney ownership registered a low opening, it was 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story with an $84M 3-day, $103M 4-day and…
Boots Riley was recently asked on X why he chose to premiere I Love Boosters at SXSW rather than Cannes. He acknowledged that Cannes rejected the film, as well as several of his…
The 2026 American Music Awards will air live on May 25 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+. Cable-cutters can also stream the ceremony live on DirecTV and Hulu + Live…
Disney’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” ignited to $100 million at the domestic box office over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That’s ever-so-slightly…
Pope Leo XIV on Monday launched an impassioned call for regulation of Artificial Intelligence, warning that “opaque algorithms,” controlled by a handful of powerful private…
Hong Kong-based ACT3 and Philippine production company Blackops Studios Asia have set Cuba Gooding Jr., Luke Ford, Keith Duffy and multimedia artist Qymira in “Lotus,”…
From “The 400 Blows” to “The Florida Project,” kids have made fascinating cinematic subjects. Even if they’re working from scripts, there’s always the sense that they’re not…
The wounds of abandonment and displacement are at the root of Zou Jing’s achingly poetic “A Girl Unknown,” a sober and quietly devastating portrayal of an adolescent girl whose…
Fresh from its world premiere in the Midnight Screenings section of the Cannes Film Festival, Yeon Sang-ho’s action-horror zombie extravaganza “Colony”…
Every Cannes Film Festival needs a film like “De Gaulle: Résistance,” a proudly French and massively scaled production with the energy of a vintage Hollywood blockbuster. Indeed,…
Jinant Film & TV’s family drama “Dear You” retained its position at the top of the China box office during the May 22–24 weekend, pulling in RMB309.4 million ($45.5 million)…
A stunning 73 million anime fans from around the world voted for the the 10th edition of the awards
The American Music Awards 2026 are set to celebrate the best in music with a live event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the…
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the Season 3 finale of CBS’ Tracker. Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) continues to unravel his father’s complicated past in…
Actor Kate Mansi is bowing out of “General Hospital” after three years in the role of Kristina Corinthos Davis. It’s understood that Mansi’s final episodes…
Marshals, CBS’ Yellowstone spinoff starring Luke Grimes’ Kayce Dutton, closed out its freshman finale with another firefight, a new bad guy and a love interest that seems to have…
The social media-verse exploded with rumors that Paramount was trying to "suppress" the episode, but the truth is something different.
Yes, it’s true, Paramount/CBS had been issuing takedown notices to YouTube users who were uploading bootleg copies of Stephen Colbert’s recent return to hosting an…
Writer, producer and director Judd Apatow penned an earnest essay about the importance of late-night television — and safeguarding it in the American consciousness — as last week…
Some of the most effective horror films craft their scares out of the reassuring everyday. In “Passenger”, the familiar routines and sounds associated with driving become ominous…
“Obsession” is, well, the obsession of the box office. That’s after the low-budget horror film earned $22 million from 2,655 North American theaters in its…
The actor, who plays Captain Hobie Buchannon, son of David Hasselhoff's Mitch Buchannon, debuted the teaser for the Fox series, set to premiere in January.
Caleb Shomo, the frontman for rock band Beartooth, has come out as gay in a message to his fans. Shomo took to Instagram on May 23 to reveal “I am a proudly gay man,”…
Pedro Pascal may be the face of bounty hunter Din Djarin in “Mandalorian and Grogu,” but there’s another actor who does much of the walking, talking and…
A new HBO Max trailer is filled with new footage of returning series and first look footage of some of the year’s most anticipated titles. The following shows have clips…
The Lucasfilm/Disney title is the first Star Wars movie to play on the big screen in seven long years in what seems like a galaxy far, far away. The other headline at the Memorial…
Standing at the Cannes podium Saturday night to collect the Grand Prix for “Minotaur,” exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev used his acceptance speech to issue a…
The third — and likely final — season of “Euphoria” is a case study in excess. It is the Artemis II of TV shows, going so far over the top it passes the Moon before crashing back…
The director of 'Cloud' and 'Cure' returns to Cannes with a period piece set in 16th-century feudal Japan, when warring samurai clans fought for control of the land.
EXCLUSIVE: Sebastian Stan is that rare breed of actor who uses his star superpower to help get movies such as Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner Fjord made – a film that…
Everyone who has ever experienced serious grief knows the strange, unsettling things it can do to time: stretching it or compressing it by turns, consigning some passages of it to…
Catch the Canadian GP live in the U.S. — race day is on Sunday, May 24.
When IMG’s Barney Francis and John Hollywood join Deadline for a virtual interview, they’ve just left a monthly ‘Premier League Huddle’ – a get-together…
SUNDAY 12:49 AM: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu after an estimated $25.5M Saturday is heading to a $97M-$98M 4-day. That Saturday is a tad higher than Solo: A Star Wars…
The merch rollout for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has started, with Hasbro unveiling two new Monopoly collaborations with the global soccer tournament. The first is a collaboration…
“My Hero Academia Final Season” took home the top prize for Anime of the Year at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held on Saturday, May 23, in Tokyo. Voice actress…
Cannes’ jury president, Park Chan-wook — long a Cannes favorite, never a Palme winner — managed to roast himself and plug his latest movie at the closing press conference of…
UPDATED: The White House lawn and presidential residence itself was locked down after dozens of apparent gunshots rang out near the area, as reported by multiple publications and…
The U.K.’s Parliamentary trade committee has urged the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the live music industry as a matter of urgency, saying that Live Nation…
Now that CBS' long-running late night franchise has wrapped, take a look back at the memorable comedic bits, interviews and raw emotional reactions to historic events from the…
Crunchyroll celebrated the 10th edition of its Anime Awards on Saturday in Tokyo, honoring this year’s winners, who were chosen from 73 million votes globally. Hosted by…
Quiet on the surface, Cannes 2026 exposed the fault lines reshaping cinema — from the evolving indie ecosystem and the studios’ festival retreat to the industry’s uneasy embrace…
Donald Trump said that a peace agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The president’s announcement on…
What’s historically been great about the Cannes jury press conference at the end of the festival is that it provides a window into what this conclave was thinking and the…
Cristian Mungiu claimed his second Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night, as “Fjord” brought Neon its seventh consecutive top prize from the…
U.S. theatrical distributor Neon continued to make history at Cannes tonight with its seventh straight Palme d’Or win for Christian Mungiu’s Fjord. Fjord marks…
A knee injury may have kept Barbra Streisand away from Cannes this year, but it wasn’t enough to stop her sending a special video message for the festival’s closing…
Back in 2019, when writer and director Jon Favreau asked composer Ludwig Göransson to score “The Mandalorian” TV series for Disney+, Göransson used new tools and introduced a new…
Cristian Mungiu’s complex moral drama “Fjord,” starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, has won the Palme d’Or for best film at the Cannes Film…
The Berlin Film Festival has demonstrated reticence about addressing geopolitical matters, but Cannes leader Thierry Frémaux is showing no such hesitation, at least as regards the…
On September 27, 2025, a month after the fourth episode of HBO’s docuseries “The Yogurt Shop Murders” aired, Austin police announced that they had finally solved…
The entertainer had stepped away from producing his event in 2015 amid health issues: "My mission is simple: bring joy and fun to the world and help inspire people through weight…
UPDATED on May 23, 2026: Canadian TV actor Stewart McLean’s remains have been positively identified one day after it was announced that a homicide victim thought to be the…
“This is the way.” After 18 months in the making, a brand new adventure tied to the release of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” has made its debut on…
SATURDAY AM: Those who’ve watched Lucasfilm/Disney’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu are giving it an A- CinemaScore, the same grade as Solo: A Star Wars Story…
Mubi has taken North American rights to Lukas Dhont’s Coward for North America. The pic world premiered in competition at Cannes earlier this week to a 13-minute standing ovation.…
Cannes Palme d’Or front runner La Bola Negra looks set to be acquired by Netflix for the U.S. in a record-breaking domestic deal for a non-English-language title in the $4-5…
A romantic comedy spanning Nigeria, the U.K. and Hong Kong was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market, with A13 Films founder Chidozie Christian Ahaiwe and U.K.-based Hong Kong…
A family living in a remote farmhouse and their Italian artist neighbor get a nasty surprise when three brothers bully their way in, the eldest of them with a personal agenda.
CBS News Radio shuttered on Friday after nearly a century of broadcasting, with its final newscast coming to close with the voice of Edward R. Murrow and his famous sign off,…
Grizzwald ‘Grizz’ Chapman, the fan-favorite 30 Rock star who played Grizz on the NBC sitcom for its seven-season run, has died. He was 52. The actor’s longtime…
Hunting season is upon us as a new season of Netflix’s hit sapphic murder mystery is in the can, with another on deck. The Hunting Wives star Dermot Mulroney, who plays Jed…
Quiver Distribution has acquired writer-director Jeffrey Scott Collins' feature that premiered at Sun Valley and also stars Reno Wilson, Jamie Lee and Dylan Playfair.
Canada's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced on Friday that McLean's remains were found in the Lions Bay area, per People.
Paul McCartney is a master of the fake-out. The first feint around his new album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” came when he released “Days We Left Behind”…
Jeffrey Kessler will work alongside former federal prosecutors Makan Delrahim and David Gelfand. The big-name antitrust lawyer is known for taking on plaintiff-side antitrust work…
The actress also opens up about her character's unresolved feelings for Bear (Michael Johnston), Nikki (Inde Navarrette) transforming her appearance to look like Sarah in the…
FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Lucasfilm/Disney’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is on a journey similar to the 2018 Memorial Day pic Solo: A Star Wars Story. Friday and previews…
Disney insiders break down how the feature will end up in the black. But if it can't also broaden out the audience, do the optics further hurt a franchise whose core fandom has…
Zach Braff remembers the moment that the original run of “Scrubs” might have veered too far in its flights of fancy. “There’s an episode where JD and Turk…
Josh and Spencer Marentette, who also have an action feature set up at Amazon, penned the screenplay.
Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died. He was 59. The rapper, who celebrated his 59th birthday just…
A gripping melodrama from James Gray, flashy vehicles for Rami Malek and Sandra Hüller, a stunning French coming-of-age saga, a bonkers Korean monster flick and the portrait of a…
Director Jon Favreau knew there was a responsibility in being the director who would bring “Star Wars” back to movie theaters after seven years. Favreau told Variety, “People…
Jeffrey Lane, an Emmy-winning writer and producer with TV credits spanning the sitcom Mad About You, dramas Cagney & Lacey and Lou Grant, soap opera Ryan’s Hope as well…
EXCLUSIVE: AAO Entertainment has signed director Adrian Yang for management following the breakout success of his viral narrative short film Passing, which has generated…
Hollywood is giving Miley Cyrus her flowers. On May 22, the Grammy winner and former Disney icon will receive a star on the Walk of Fame. The honor comes a couple months after the…
Ms. Rachel has urged her fans to send prayers to fellow chidren’s entertainer Danny Go, whose 14-year-old son Isaac has died of cancer. “Hi wonderful parent and…
As rumored, Ed Sheeran has left Warner Music after 15 years and eight full-length albums, the singer announced via a statement to fans in his newsletter. The news was confirmed by…
President Donald Trump’s wrath toward late-night comedian who relentlessly mock him is no secret. So it was no surprise that Trump seized the opportunity to get a dig in at…
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Local giant Globo’s streamer Globoplay aims to launch in August, right after the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, vertical microdrama…
Italian filmmaker Dario Argento presented his new thriller trilogy at the Marché du Film’s Fantastic Pavilion in Cannes, where he was also honored with the genre hub’s…
9 Temples To Heaven, the debut fiction title from Thai filmmaker Sompot Chidgasornpongse, was one of the most intriguing titles this year at Cannes, not least because of its…
The Palm Dog, Cannes’ beloved, unofficial awards show celebrating the best canine performances across the official selection and various sidebars, has crowned its winner for…
Steven Schneider, whose genre credits include “Paranormal Activity,” “Insidious” and “Pet Sematary,” has boarded “Recluse” as…
Ashizawa Akiko, a veteran of more than 70 features and one of the most accomplished cinematographers in the history of Japanese cinema, delivered a wide-ranging masterclass at the…
Clio Barnard's kitchen-sink drama stars follows five friends from Birmingham who face divergent futures.
Thailand’s government arrived at this year’s Cannes Film Market with “The White Lotus” as its flagship example of how the kingdom’s filming…
Search the Ed Sullivan Theater on Google Maps and the address will auto-correct to: The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Broadway, New York, NY. For 33 years, CBS’ flagship…
Antonio Aakeel, whose turn as Hassan Ahmed in Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses” brought him international recognition, has wrapped his first short film as a director.…
At a time when laws change daily to restrict women’s bodily autonomy, protect men from accountability and reinstate antiquated values that benefit a few at the expense of the…
In what is shaping up to become a very heated rivalry, the Motion Picture Association didn’t quite use the word socialism today over a Canadian regulatory move, but they got…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 5 finale of CBS’ “Ghosts,” streaming on Paramount+ as of May 22. Is that it for Pete? The fan…
The Ivor Novello Awards are all about celebrating human creativity in the form of songwriting, and for 70 years, they have quietly commended the geniuses behind the music that…
Even the manifold mudbaths and bloodbaths of the Western Front can’t do much to dirty up Lukas Dhont’s exactingly exquisite filmmaking in “Coward,” the…
Newcomers Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne play a farm boy and a tailor’s son who find romantic reprieve at the Belgian front during World War I.
The landmark 50th season of “Survivor” wrapped up with a live finale on Wednesday night that reached 5.8 million viewers. Measured by Nielsen, that total marks the…
An open letter, initiated by members of the French cinema world to protest tycoon Vincent Bolloré’s growing control of France’s media and entertainment sectors, has started to…
Lupita Nyong’o is addressing the backlash to her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Nyong’o plays Helen of Troy, the…
Trey Parker and Matt Stone describe the Comedy Central show's buzzy past year as "stressful" and maintain that they were willing to lose it all: "We'll go back to Colorado. We…
‘Veneno’ creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo direct this stunning drama about lovers and friends caught in the tempest of history, featuring Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close in…
We have a winner! Lucas Acher’s “Laser-Cat” has come out on top of La Cinef section at Cannes. For its 29th edition, La Cinef has selected 14 live-action and 5 animated shorts…
Hailed by critics as “grippingly offbeat,” “as extravagant as it irresistible” and “impactful and very funny,” French director Sarah Arnold’s Too Many Beasts” (“L’Espèce…
In advance of the National Music Publishers’ Association 2026 annual meeting, the organization has named Pink as winner of this year’s Songwriter Icon Award. It has also…
As Paramount seeks approval from an array of antitrust authorities for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Democrats are turning to another front in their opposition: The…
Boneau/Bryan-Brown, for more than 30 years one of Broadway’s busiest preeminent press agencies representing hundreds of shows with campaigns garnering 254 Tony Awards, is…
Pacific Music Group has launched Family Style Records, a new Hip-Hop imprint led by MC Jin, debuting alongside Jin’s new single, “Humble Flex,” in celebration of…
“Bad Bridgets” the Irish period thriller that was one of the buzziest projects to launch at last year’s American Film Market, has found a home. Netflix will…
Democratic senators are again urging the FCC to not rubber-stamp Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — citing concerns over…
EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Minogue may have found fame when she was extremely young but the double Oscar-winning producer behind her Netflix doc feels her enduring appeal belongs with how…
EXCLUSIVE: Rai Cinema is getting behind a feature inspired by a real-life operation involving Italian intelligence, elite special forces and the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Unit to…
Real-life couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy star as on-screen rivals in “Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita…,” Falcon Pictures’ Indonesian-language adaptation of the…
Three international filmmakers – working in the U.S., China and South Korea – discussed how AI filmmaking can complement rather than replace existing production techniques on a…
Not so long ago in a galaxy not that far away, Damon Lindelof was plotting to leave his mark on the Star Wars universe. The 3x Emmy winner recently opened up about being…
EXCLUSIVE: Indie studio Media Res (The Morning Show, Pachinko) has promoted Christina Malach to President of Scripted Series. Reporting to CEO and founder Michael Ellenberg, she…
LACHSA, whose alumni include Anthony Anderson, Phoebe Bridgers and Josh Groban among many others, is looking to raise $2.5 million in fundraising through an upcoming concert at…
Jon Favreau's feature adaptation of his Disney+ series is making a big play for families thanks to Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.
“Lost” and “Watchmen” mastermind Damon Lindelof has detailed why he was fired from writing a Star Wars movie and teases what the tale would’ve been…
The season 10 finale of the flagship series ended with starring couple Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula taking a step toward ending their marriage, and the emotional scene led right…
The author and actress will receive an award presented by 'SNL' alum Laraine Newman at the May 28 event.
“Victorian Psycho” is a film that lives up to its brazen title. Maika Monroe plays Winifred Notty, a young governess who arrives at the sweeping Ensor House in the 1850s, ready to…
A new three-part Netflix series about the explosive 2005 Michael Jackson trial, “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” is set to premiere on June 3. The docuseries covers the…
Marine Atlan’s “La Gradiva” claimed the top honor at the 65th edition of Critics Week, winning the Ami Paris Grand Prize, while Aina Clotet’s “Alive”…
It is a common call for consumers to demand improved conditions on factory farms and in slaughterhouses—as it should be. But May invites us not to speak about animals, but another…
With friends like Donald Trump, Spencer Pratt might be wondering if he needs enemies or rivals for the job of Los Angeles Mayor. “I like to see him do well,” Trump,…
The 'Imperfect Women' star will be honored for her Emmy-winning career as an actress and producer in such projects as 'Scandal,' 'Little Fires Everywhere' and 'Django Unchained.'
NewFest executive director David Hatkoff is stepping down after seven years with the New York City LGBTQ film festival. Lesli Klainberg, longtime president of Film at Lincoln…
Shamrock Capital isn’t slowing down when it comes to investing in content libraries and catalogs. The Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on media, entertainment and…
Miles Teller made the press rounds at the Cannes Film Festival to promote James Gray’s competition entry “Paper Tiger,” in which he stars opposite Adam Driver…
Pedro Almodóvar was asked by one Spanish journalist at today’s Cannes press conference for his pic Bitter Christmas about “Hollywood being in crisis and Canal+…
Greatness from (very) small beginnings. After bringing Filip Mašek’s “Acorn’s Adventures” to MIFA and winning the Eurimages Co-production Development Award earlier this year at…
“Lord of the Rings” owner Embracer is set to spin the Tolkien IP as well as other legacy properties such as “Tomb Raider” into a separate holding company, Fellowship…
“Jim Queen” has arrived in Cannes – and claimed his crown.    Sold by Global Constallation, the crowd-pleasing animation, produced by France’s Bobbypills and…
On Tuesday night’s episode of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert reunited with Jon Stewart, who showered his former “Daily Show” correspondent with gifts in honor of his final week…
Andra Day made a cameo on the CBS program to perform her hit song "Rise Up."
Visar Morina, the filmmaker behind the 2026 Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition Jury Prize winner “Shame and Money” has signed with Cinetic for representation.…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details about the Summer House Season 10 finale and the In the City Season 1 premiere. Bravo extended the Summer House universe with one of the…
Warner Bros. is in early development on a Rick and Morty movie, with franchise veteran Jacob Hair in talks to direct, Deadline can confirm. Plot details are under wraps. Dan…
Andy Garcia’s passion project Diamond sparked a nine-minute ovation in Cannes on Tuesday evening as the star set down at the festival in the company of co-stars Vicky Krieps…
Warner Bros. new specialty label Clockwork is in exclusive negotiations for a North American deal for starry Western “The Brigands of Rattlecreek,” directed by Cannes…
Andy Garcia’s long-gestating passion project “Diamond” earned a warm seven-minute long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night, bringing a dose…
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s debut feature, the first from Rwanda to screen in Cannes’ official selection, explores the pursuit of justice and reconciliation for survivors of…
The 'Anatomy of a Fall' Oscar nominee says her Tom Cruise collab, which she has already screened, "impresses me beyond anything I’ve ever seen," and of her Paweł…
“War never changes” is the defining line of the “Fallout” franchise. Amazon is hoping that’s also true for the Emmys. Amazon is aiming higher for the…
In response to multiple complaints online from Harry Styles fans who paid for special “VIP” floor tickets on the first two nights of the singer’s “Together Together” tour, but…
The 'Leviathan' and 'Loveless' director returns to the Cannes competition with his first film made entirely outside of Russia, a loose remake of Claude Chabrol's 'The Unfaithful…
“Minotaur,” a pitch-black look at corruption in Putin era Russia, was greeted with a thunderous, eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday.…
The concert special celebrates the life and music Rod Stewart — airs on May 19.
With the entertainment industry in flux and talk everywhere about new models, Level Forward has been plugging away at one as a public benefit corporation — a for-profit company…
I found "The Mandalorian and Grogu" to be fun in a slightly flat way. But because the movie has so little pretense, it’s basically an invitation to wallow in the lite "Star Wars"…
Walk into any bar, on any street, in any city, on any planet and you’ll find a Star Wars fan who thinks they know what’s going wrong with the franchise and how to fix it. Their…
Indian and Canadian producers have signed a letter of intent for a treaty co-production on the life of Amir Hussain Lone, the armless cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, it was…
EXCLUSIVE: Romanian filmmaker Constantin Popescu, whose films have launched at Cannes, Berlin and San Sebastian, has signed on to direct the first two features in a new…
The Pop Up Film Residency has selected eight participants who will be taking part in residencies across Europe this summer. The program’s latest cohort was announced during…
Brazil’s Fernanda Torres, Oscar-nominated for her stirring performance in Walter Salles’ 2025 international feature Academy Award winner “I’m Still Here,” is joining four-time…
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios is launching action-comedy Vibe in Indian cinemas on September 18. Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani through their Drongo Films banner,…
Following the international festival run of her acclaimed short “Infantaria” which bowed at the Berlinale, Brazilian director Laís Santos Araújo is developing the…
Warner Bros. Discovery's streamer is taking a page from the Netflix playbook, as Paramount, which agreed to acquire WBD, is seen as also planning a podcasting push for Paramount+.
Nearly a decade after his last film, “Loveless,” won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, two-time Academy Award nominee Andrey Zvyagintsev (“Leviathan”) returns to the…
Tiffany Haddish has no interest in imposter syndrome. She speaks with the certainty of someone who has already envisioned and earned every room she walks into. At this year’s…
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for getting “nothing” out of his recent meeting with Xi Jinping, the president of the…
It’s grad season, and The Daily Show‘s Monday night host Jon Stewart has you covered on how to ace that new job interview as you step into the real world post-college.…
"Full Phil," brash and throttling as it is, is an overly italicized screw-loose satire that some will want to see, because in its halfway funny, halfway off-putting extreme way it…
Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective who discovered the bloody glove that became as pivotal to the O.J. Simpson murder trial as the epithet-spewing cop himself would be, died…
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 18, 2026, which means it’s 24 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 35 days until nominations-round…
Tom Kane, the prolific voice actor whose credits include Yoda on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Powerpuff Girls, Archer and scores of video games, died today, May 18, in Kansas…
“Greyhound” and “Jurassic Park III” DP Shelly Johnson has been elected 50th President of the American Society of Cinematographers. The ASC board of…
EXCLUSIVE: FX has picked up to series its last outstanding pilot, Very Young Frankenstein, a comedy based on Mel Brooks’ 1974 cult classic 20th Century Studios film Young…
Most visitors are unaware of the tools and opt into having their faces scanned. Mass adoption of the tools at sports and entertainment venues have sparked concerns of a privatized…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Obsession,” now playing in theaters. The best movie villains inspire empathy or understanding in an audience: Maybe they…
OpenAI’s march towards an estimated $1 trillion IPO picked up pace today with a California jury today unanimously rejecting Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit over the…
iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble have teamed up for the event, which will also honor Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King and Orville Peck in a special that will…
EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Meyers has further expanded the cast of her new film for Warner Bros. with the addition of Tony Hale (Toy Story 5), Beverly D’Angelo (National…
Niels Schneider also stars in this third feature from Oscar-winning 'Anatomy of a Fall' co-writer Arthur Harari, which fuses existential horror with naturalistic drama.
After two period movies dealing very specifically with the history of Hungary, László Nemes returns to the subject matter than brought him an Oscar for his debut feature Son of…
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar shortlisted short film Extremist is getting the feature treatment, with the project boarded by arthouse stalwart Alexander Rodnyansky (Leviathan) and his…
EXCLUSIVE: Nearly 20 years after the Nicolas Roeg movie starring Kelly Reilly and Donald Sutherland, a small screen version of Fay Weldon’s supernatural novel Puffball is in…
Cate Blanchett has announced that her Displacement Film Fund (DFF) will be getting behind short films by Mo Amer, Annemarie Jacir, Akuol de Mabior, Rithy Panh and Bao Nguyen in a…
Celebrated Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke will next direct “Mamma Dunhuang,” reteaming with French production and sales banner MK2 Films. The latter, spearheaded by…
Paris-based Films du Losange has boarded international sales on “El Dorado,” a psychological thriller from rising French filmmaker Lola Quivoron, starring Matthias…
A24 has picked up global rights to Jordan Firstman’s Un Certain Regard breakout.
Adèle Exarchopoulos caused a sensation at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, when she and Léa Seydoux shared the Palme d’Or with director Abdellatif Kechiche for their performances in…
Adapted from Mieko Kawakami's acclaimed novel, this accomplished Un Certain Regard entry co-stars Yukino Kishii as a solitary Tokyo copy editor whose tentative love affair unfolds…
During Nepal’s pandemic lockdowns, Abinash Bikram Shah found himself deep in a TikTok rabbit hole, watching videos posted by Kinnars – members of Nepal’s ancient…
Spanish filmmaker Juanjo Giménez Peña, whose 2016 “Timecode” won a Palme d’Or at Cannes for best short and later earned an Academy Award nomination, is set to begin shooting his…
"If you are a president who'd rather focus on ballroom construction and pool maintenance than the crucial work of actually running a country, then ... you are not a smart f***ing…
Country music darling and singer-songwriter Ella Langley swept tonight’s 61st Academy of Country Music Awards with seven trophies, winning all of her categories. The…
Langley won five awards on Sunday night.
Langley won five awards at Sunday's show, hosted by Shania Twain at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
There is one day every Tony Awards season when the campaigning quiets down. No one has won anything yet, no speeches have been delivered, and for a few hours the nominees simply…
There is one day every Tony Awards season when the campaigning quiets down. No one has won anything yet, no speeches have been delivered, and for a few hours the nominees simply…
“Hope” — an extremely ambitious blockbuster hopeful about an alien invasion in a sleepy South Korean mountain town — jolted the Cannes Film Festival awake…
The onetime stuntwoman got more mileage out of the 1953 sci-fi movie than "Vivien Leigh did on 'Gone With the Wind,'" she once said.
Ella Langley has conquered not just the country world but the music world generally this year with her song “Choosin’ Texas.” But for the producers of the…
“Dutton Ranch” is a high-profile “Yellowstone” spinoff, but Annette Bening, a new addition to Taylor Sheridan’s universe, has been stealing every…
The film, premiering in Cannes, explores an influential body of work that ranges from visionary magazine spreads to Madison Avenue perfume campaigns to social commentary.
"I was also very much looking forward to spending time with colleagues whom I so admire – and, of course, returning to France, a place I have always loved," she shared in a…
Shania Twain hosts and Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves and Little Big Town are among the performers for tonight’s Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony,…
Dear England creator James Graham is chasing big ratings for the BBC adaptation of his hit stage play, but there’s a handful of people who he’d be quite happy to give…
Indian production company Soul Sutra is presenting a 12-film Gujarati-language development and production slate at the Cannes Film Market this week. The banner is led by Indian…
Adrien Nussenbaum, the French tech entrepreneur who co-founded e-commerce powerhouse Mirakl, is stepping into the movie business with the launch of Palatio Films, a new production…
International sales and financing outfit EST N8 has secured worldwide rights to “Dead End,” a Taiwanese action crime thriller from director Chan Chun-hao, and has…
The two play a daughter and father with different ideas about what makes for a fun vacation in this Cannes premiere co-starring Charlotte Le Bon.
The veteran filmmaker’s new doc argues that no single artist documented American life more completely than Richard Avedon: “He was on a mission to understand the world through his…
The German actor on why he keeps saying yes to Nazis, what Klaus Barbie taught him about empathy and how he ended up as the villain in James Gunn’s 'Superman' sequel.
Sara Ishaq’s highly anticipated fiction debut “The Station” is the multi-layered feature we’ve been hoping would follow her impressive 2013 documentary “The Mulberry House.” Much…
Donald Trump has shared AI images on social media of himself dressed as the Pope and as a Christ-like figure healing a sick man. Now Trump’s White House has extended his…
The French actresses co-starred in 2013's 'Blue Is the Warmest Color,' and just might reunite at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Javier Bardem thinks the tide is turning in terms of speaking up for Palestine in Hollywood, telling a Cannes Film Festival press conference on Sunday that “everyone is…
Eleven years after stunning Cannes with the searing Holocaust drama “Son of Saul,” which won the Grand Prix and went on to earn the Oscar for best international feature, Hungarian…
Lauded Brazilian director Carolina Markowicz, who won the TIFF Award for Best Directing in 2023 with “Charcoal,” will start shooting “The Funeral” in Brazil from next week.…
EXCLUSIVE: Tarek Al Arian, who is best known for Arabic-language The Ladder and The Snake and Sons of Rizk franchises, is developing a drama about infamous early 20th Century…
The Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production are back in Cannes with the Golden Globes to present the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary. The juried prize…
Sundance-winning producer Neeraj Churi and U.S. filmmaker Daniel Talbott have joined forces to produce “Starvation,” a Mumbai-set feature written and directed by Film…
Four years after “K.G.F: Chapter 2” redefined box office benchmarks across India, Yash is preparing to unveil his next project on a scale that extends far beyond…
"It's a sad form of new colonialism," says auteur Laïla Marrakchi about the social and #MeToo issues she explores in her Un Certain Regard film. "I want to show these women who…
It’s not an SNL closer unless there’s a Joke Swap. The time-honored Weekend Update tradition sees co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che trading jabs they wrote for…
As Will Ferrell bounced down the stairs to take center stage at Studio 8H to kick off his sixth stint hosting Saturday Night Live, it became readily apparent something was ……
Kristen Stewart and Woody Harrelson’s star power shone brightly inside the Palais at the premiere of their new film, the absurd father-daughter comedy “Full Phil” from…
The cold open of the season finale of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on May 16 saw the residence of Britain’s Prime Minister invaded by rivals from his own party, as well as a…
'The Studio' creator said people who are thinking about using the technology to aid their writing skills should try another occupation: "Go do something else."
James Gray’s new film, Paper Tiger, opens with the following quote from father of ancient Greek tragedy, Aeschylus (Agamemnon): Let there be wealth without tears; enough for…
James Gray’s new film, Paper Tiger, opens with the following quote from father of ancient Greek tragedy, Aeschylus (Agamemnon): “Let there be wealth without tears;…
SNL UK‘s cold open went in on political turmoil in the UK. With Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing a rebellion and resignation calls from within his own party, Sky’s…
The director who focused on those who "society puts an X through," was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, his wife, 'Wild' author Cheryl Strayed, revealed.
The 33-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy reflects on losing his sibling to cancer during his run for Congress for New York: "She wanted me to win, and I intend…
Joel Kinnaman co-stars in the film, about U .S. president trying to fight against a coup using the secret capabilities of the presidential limousine, nicknamed 'The Beast.'
A couple scarred by the tragic loss of their young son sign up for a robotics program that recreates the deceased as lifelike humanoids in the 2018 Palme d'Or winner's latest.
Tiny elevators, celebrity name-tagged loungers and a general manager who jokes about fake stars slipping past security — the Hôtel Martinez was born for this.
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s near-future drama “Sheep in the Box,” in which a grieving couple welcomes a state-of-the-art humanoid as their son, premiered in competition…
Who do the dead belong to? This strange but thoughtful question is incredibly on brand for Japan’s Hirokazu Koreeda, and he explores it in one of his purest, most dream-like films…
EXCLUSIVE: Rose Leslie (Game Of Thrones), Andreas Pietschmann (Nuremberg), and Daniel Zovatto (Don’t Breathe) are joining Oscar winner Russell Crowe in action-drama The Last…
Gaza-born twin brothers Tarzan and Arab Nasser’s “Once Upon a Time in Gaza,” their riff on the Western genre that premiered last year in Un Certain Regard, won…
“Carte Blanche” is a harrowing thriller that explores Spain’s seemingly forgotten Rif War in Morocco, the innate dehumanization of conflict that spurs rampant killing and its…
Russian auteur Andrey Zvyagintsev breaks down his journey to making ‘Minotaur’ for the first time, from a devastating illness that left him unable to move for a year to the war…
From the way he lines up upcoming projects, one would think Selton Mello has 72 hours in the day. But the crunched-up schedule is a joy, not a burden, to the Brazilian actor, who…
All Rights Entertainment has boarded international sales on “The Cop and the Assassin,” an action thriller starring Olga Kurylenko and Nina Bergman set to begin…
The Hollywood Reporter's next Cannes Rising Star on landing a role in László Nemes' harrowing World War II drama and finally getting his first Palais red carpet: "It’s going to…
Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino is developing an intimate portrait of legendary Italian soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti, going behind the scenes of his five-decade career and…
Indonesia is officially targeting Country of Honor status at Cannes in 2028. Culture Minister Fadli Zon, speaking to Variety at Cannes, laid out a sweeping strategy to move…
Iman Vellani, who broke out as the lead of Marvel’s “Ms. Marvel,” is set to headline the climate thriller “Suffering Is Optional,” a Canadian co-production written and directed by…
More than 120 Indian filmmakers and producers have united to establish the Independent Filmmakers Assn. of India, a not-for-profit collective designed to improve theatrical…
Recent weeks of  “Real Time with Bill Maher” have seen the acerbic comic grill probable Democratic presidential hopeful Gavin Newsom for suing Fox News, comparing the…
StayMarquis, the Hamptons-based rental company who manages the property featured on the Bravo show, is allowing viewers to bid to rent the space for one night only tied to the…
Kristen Bell joins Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey for Jeff Fowler's fourth film in the Paramount franchise that adapts the Sega video game property.
SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains major spoilers for the finale of Prime Video’s Off Campus. Readers of Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus series have a surprise to look forward to in the…
Toward the beginning of his new song “Janice STFU,” Drake conducts one of his customary exercises in emo theater: “You say what my work means to me will one day be the death of me…
Dennis Rush, former child star best known for his roles as a young Creighton Chaney opposite James Cagney in Man Of A Thousand Faces, and as Howie, pal of Opie (Ron Howard) on The…
One of TV’s most beloved couples is back. Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser have reunited to play Beth and Rip once more on the “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton…
Elon Musk is continuing his campaign against Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” asserting that the Academy’s diversity guidelines are responsible for the…
Spotify users who updated their mobile app this week saw something new and unexpected: a new icon on their phones that’s a shimmering green 3D disco ball. Spotify has been a…
Marion Cotillard has one of the most intense roles of her career in Guillaume Canet’s pulsating French thriller Karma, premiering out of competition tonight at the Cannes…
As “Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller” ended its award-winning run on Nat Geo last September, van Zeller has moved on to a new chapter in her career. The Emmy,…
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Majors is set to star in Mark Brown’s political thriller Dinner at Nick’s. The pic, which the Barbershop film franchise creator wrote and will direct,…
Joe Sedelmaier, the commercial director responsible for some of the most popular TV ads ever including Wendy’s “Where’s The Beef?” and FedEx’s…
EXCLUSIVE: In a preemptive move, Lionsgate has locked down rights to Carry Me to My Grave, a buzzy forthcoming novel from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden, as…
The German actress sat down with THR's executive editor of awards, Scott Feinberg, for an exclusive recording of the 'Awards Chatter' podcast at Cannes' Campari Lounge.
EXCLUSIVE: BAFTA-winning Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth) is set to direct Foreign Bodies, a historical drama biopic about vaccine pioneer and bacteriologist Waldemar…
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is expected to create complications for its SkyShowtime partnership with Comcast, Deadline can…
Two-time Oscar winning and Cannes lauded filmmaker Asghar Farhadi expressed this morning how he continues to be jolted by the atrocities in his home country of Iran which remains…
Kenneth Branagh plays a fictionalized version of combat journalist Dexter Filkins, whose 2012 New Yorker article chronicled the desire of a U.S. Marine to reconcile with an Iraqi…
The African Producers Accelerator, an initiative designed to tackle persistent industry barriers faced by mid-career African film and television producers, has selected the…
EXCLUSIVE: Fire & Ice Media has acquired international sales rights across all territories to Bilyarista, directed by Italian-American filmmaker Phil Giordano and starring…
Oscar-winning Cannes habitué Marion Cotillard returns to the festival with Guillaume Canet’s Karma and Bertrand Mandico’s Roma Elastica. These titles bring her…
For his historical drama “Moulin,” which premieres in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Oscar-winning Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes (“Son of Saul”) traveled…
Millennium Docs Against Gravity has presented awards for the 23rd edition of the major international nonfiction film festival in Poland. To Hold a Mountain followed its Grand Jury…
Brazilian soccer star Adriano, who dazzled at Inter Milan and Flamengo with his goals and flamboyant personality, looks set to get a big screen movie bio, “The Emperor Adriano,”…
Italy’s Fandango has scored multiple sales on “Sweetheart” (“Gioia Mia”) the delicate generation gap drama by Margherita Spampinato who is being honored with Kering’s…
Warner Bros.’ Spanish romantic dramas “All That We Never Were” and “Ask Me What You Want” have struck major sales deals. International sales agent FilmSharks reports that all…
Stephen Colbert’s 11-year run as host of “The Late Show” will end on May 21. That its untimely end was announced mere weeks before the Trump-loyalist Ellison family finalized…
Warner Bros. Discovery kicked off its annual upfront event at the Madison Square Garden Theater by paying tribute to the late Ted Turner, who had just died the previous week.…
Another compressed upfronts “week” is in the books, a three-day bender in New York with media and tech companies pitching their wares to advertisers. As with the NFL…
Amid the tech titans, founders, policymakers and an endless array of AI-powered start-ups at Web Summit Vancouver, Bobby Berk made a case for why reality television will become…
Ted Turner made his mark across media and entertainment as a trailblazing entrepreneur. Nowhere was his impact more profound than in journalism with the launch of CNN. Ted Turner…
New antitrust litigation funding in Gavin Newsom’s final budget as California’s governor looks to provide a clue as to what the state plans to do about the contentious…
Another legacy Paramount TV executive is leaving in the wake of the Skydance merger. Company veteran Keith Cox, who has served as top programming executive for multiple brands,…
After 20 years with Paramount brands, MTV Entertainment Studios president Keith Cox is stepping down from his position. Paramount Television Studios president Matt Thunell and Cox…
Warner Bros. Discovery’s lunch at the Food Network Kitchen after its upfront pitch to advertisers has become “an annual ritual,” in the words of Chief Revenue…
Subscribers of Charter Communications’ higher-end Spectrum TV plans now have access to Warner Bros. Discovery’s Discovery+ for no extra charge. Of course, much of the…
AMC+ will be the new, exclusive U.S. streaming partner to the BBC’s Doctor Who. Thirteen seasons and 176 episodes (including specials) of the award-winning series will be…
In an era of prolix cinema sprawl, Pawel Pawlikowski is a maestro of precision-cut film-making: give him a bouquet of big themes and he’ll rigorously prune them until they fit…
The fashion-forward look of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters required what Sony Pictures Imageworks says was a first-of-its-kind approach to animated costuming, with each of the main…
Claire Danes will receive the Performer Tribute at this year’s Gotham Television Awards. The third annual event takes place lie on June 1 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York…
Marking its milestone 50th edition, Frameline (the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival) has set its closing night film. Fresh off its Cannes world premiere last…
The National Recording Registry, the list of historic audio treasures compiled and added to annually by the Library of Congress, is now 25 entries richer with the addition of 25…
WTFilms has acquired worldwide rights for Pascal Plante’s “King’s Daughters,” a historical survival drama spiced with folk-horror undertones, starring Sandrine Bonnaire, Laurie…
Peter Jackson is discussing for the first time what it’s like working with Stephen Colbert on his recently-announced “Lord of the Rings,” saying he’s…
Marco Perego had no producing track record when he founded Leaf Entertainment. Two years later, he’s behind Zvyagintsev’s comeback, Mungiu’s new film and James Gray’s 'Paper…
A feature film on the life of Amir Hussain Lone, the armless cricketer who captains the Jammu and Kashmir para cricket team, was unveiled on the sidelines of the Cannes Film…
Eddie Peng (“The Great Wall,” “Black Dog”) and Ewan Mitchell (“Saltburn,” “Wuthering Heights”) are teaming up to star in actioner…
With a new $2 million fund and a second year at Cannes, the Kurdistan Film Commission, led by H.E. Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the semi-autonomous region in Iraq and…
Hiam Abbas, who played Marcia Roy in HBO’s “Succession,” and Tunisian-Egyptian star Hend Sabri (“Four Daughters,” “Finding Ola”) are set to star in…
“Ashes,” a family drama about a young woman who leaves Mexico with her younger brother to reunite with their mother in Spain, was deeply personal to Diego Luna, who…
Jussi Vatanen, who led the cast in “Fallen Leaves,” and Seidi Haarla, the star of “Compartment No. 6,” will topline in Finnish satire “Arrogance.” The film is the story of Ossi…
Jack Antonoff posted a journal entry on Instagram on Wednesday in which he slammed those who use AI to make music and art as “godless whores.” “What we do has…
She joined animation boss Bill Damaschke at an open house, where the studio's Daffy Duck-focused 'Daffy Season' was among the projects teased.
If Jane Schoenbrun is feeling the pressures of being their generation’s highest-profile trans filmmaker, it shows in only the most enjoyably defiant of ways in Un Certain…
Webtoon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation are developing four more animated projects together. The Wolf & Red Riding Hood, Vampire Family, Sable Curse and Snow and…
Webtoon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation announced four new animated titles based on popular Webtoon webcomics that are in development as part of their strategic…
Jane Schoenbrun’s newest film, starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, had its world premiere Wednesday night inside Debussy Theatre to kick off the Un Certain Regard…
Raver, along with co-star Kevin McKidd, was told she would be exiting the long-running ABC medical drama in the recent season 22 finale. "Letting go of Teddy is a deeply felt and…
New Europe Film Sales has closed the first presale on its upcoming 3D family animation “Nina and the Goddess of Thunder,” which has a production budget of 7.5 million euros ($8.77…
Love is wicked blind. The next season of Netflix’s hit dating experiment is heading to Boston. The streamer announced the Season 11 renewal of “Love Is Blind”…
SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains major spoilers for the finale of Prime Video’s Off Campus. Readers of Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus series have a surprise to look forward to in the…
EXCLUSIVE: I, Robot, The Crow, Dark City director Alex Proyas is set to direct The Hakim, inspired by late Bahrain leader Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa who led his country through…
For the first time, the USO is opening its archives to share a curated collection of intimate World War II letters, written by service members between 1942 and 1944 from the…
Warner Bros. Discovery opened its annual upfronts presentation to advertisers Wednesday with a tribute to the late, great Ted Turner led by CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Following…
Elon Musk has doubled down on dissing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” via new X posts and replies that mock the upcoming tentpole for casting Lupita…
Cohen Media Group has bought U.S. distribution rights to “Lady,” the debut feature from Nigerian-born writer-director Olive Nwosu, being sold by HanWay Films. The…
A+E Global Media, AMC Global Media, Fox, Hallmark Media, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Scripps Networks, TelevisaUnivision and Warner Bros. Discovery have struck a partnership with…
YouTube has long been known as a place popular among younger viewers, but what happens when those people get older? For Brian Albert, the executive who represents the Google…
A coming-of-age drama that gradually turns morose, Blerta Basholli’s sophomore feature “Dua” follows up her Sundance-winning 2021 debut “Hive” as a reflection of Kosovan women in…
“Lord of the Rings” filmmaker Peter Jackson doesn’t “dislike” AI being used in film — but he thinks it’s a shame that the debate surrounding it…
Bangkok-based sales and distribution outfit Fearfolks has acquired world sales rights to “Someone Special,” a Thai-Chinese thriller co-directed by Petong Sakulchai and…
In 2018, Saudi Arabia removed its religious ban on cinema and revealed its intentions to transform itself from an oil-based economy into an entertainment powerhouse. The goal was…
Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet's competition title, produced by David Thion ('Anatomy of a Fall'), also stars Mélanie Thierry as a young novelist who meets Gabrielle, who has a…
The feature debut of Sarah Arnold, starring Alexis Manenti and Ella Rumpf and premiering in the Directors' Fortnight, sees boars ravaging crops, sparking an open war. And there…
Having joined forces on WWII drama-thriller “Frontier,” a Menemsha Films U.S. pickup, Catalan director Judith Colell and Barcelona-based studio Filmax are reuniting on another war…
MK2 Films has acquired films by Michael Haneke, Ang Lee and Xavier Dolan as part of its strategy to reposition auteur classics as global theatrical events. Among the headline…
The host's lips are making their rounds before 'The Late Show' signs off the air for good.
Previously selected for Cannes Premiere (“Love on Trial”) and Un Certain Regard (“Harmonium”), Kôji Fukada will now vie for the Palme d’Or in his first competition film with “Nagi…
Donald Gibb, best known for playing the “Ogre” in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise, has died. He was 71. The actor’s son, Travis, shared with TMZ that his…
Chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and president Sean Astin are pleased with the contract’s AI and pension provisions. But they also want more compensation gains: "Being…
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate tells THR he would support a lawsuit from the Attorney General to stop David Ellison from owning CNN. He also believes tax credits are only…
"Last night I was struggling a bit on stage afterwards because signing was putting a lot of pressure on the wound and making things feel a bit disorienting while performing," Oli…
Since the TV adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s “Off Campus” novels was announced in 2024, fans of the massively popular book series have been wondering: Who is going…
Despite a selection light on Hollywood fare, the Croisette got whipped into frenzy nonetheless by boldfaced names like Demi Moore, Chloe Zhao, Jane Fonda, Diego Luna and Heidi…
EXCLUSIVE: Gary Dauberman’s Coin Operated has secured the rights to Rest Stop, a recently published horror novella by Nat Cassidy, with an eye toward developing a feature…
EXCLUSIVE: Shanghai and Los Angeles-based Fundamental Films has announced that Xin Zhilei, Best Actress award winner at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, will play Hollywood’s first…
Get ready to talk to the animals! Sycamore Studios has announced that production is underway on “Doctor Dolittle: King of the Wild.”The new feature film is based on Hugh Lofting’s…
EXCLUSIVE: Slow Horses’ Ruth Bradley is set to star alongside Bill Burr and Chris O’Dowd in Bender, the coming-of-age comedy shooting in Ireland this summer, which we…
Egyptian director Mohamed Diab, who made a splash at Cannes in 2016 with Islamic fundamentalism-themed thriller “Clash” and more recently helmed Marvel’s “Moon…
EXCLUSIVE: Other Angle is reuniting with French action director David Charhon on his upcoming Thai boxing drama Prison Fight for a Cannes sales launch. Inspired by true events, it…
Jane Schoenbrun made a splash at Sundance in 2021 with We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, a creepy low-budget horror about a young girl drawn into a nihilistic and potentially…
As Cannes kicks off, Hollywood’s getting ready for another round of “let’s make a deal,” Cote d’Azur style. If things go according to sales…
NBC News really means business this time. The NBCUniversal-backed journalism outlet is launching a new concept that will feature deep conversations with executives whose companies…
Hayden Panettiere appeared on a recent episode of the “On Purpose With Jay Shetty” podcast and recounted one of the more shocking revelations from her upcoming book, “This…
FilmNation’s hire of former Universal, DreamWorks and Fox head Stacey Snider was a coup. But then again, FilmNation isn’t your average indie film and TV company. Glen…
Netflix has bought Diego Luna’s “Ashes” for Latin America, Spain and Portugal in the run up to its world premiere in the Special Screenings section at the Cannes…
EXCLUSIVE: Vietnamese production outfit Bluebells Studios has unveiled a trio of new films set for theatrical release in 2027 following the record-breaking success of its most…
The up-and-coming Latvian actor had the idea for and co-wrote the Un Certain Regard film and stars as female basketball legend Uļjana Semjonova. He couldn't sleep until 4 a.m. the…
Oscar and Cannes Palme d’Or-winning Korean writer-director Bong Joon Ho hotly awaited debut animated feature film Ally, following the adventures of an endearing piglet squid, has…
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 24 finale of ABC’s American Idol. Hannah Harper has been crowned the winner of American Idol Season 24.…
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are reuniting for a special video episode of their erstwhile podcast Strike Force Five, the quintet of…
The holiday family comedy The Man with the Bag, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson, will bow December 2 on Prime Video. The announcement was made at the Prime Video…
Amazon MGM Studios‘ adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling novel Fourth Wing is moving forward with a series order by Prime Video. Series executive producer, newly minted Oscar…
Ronald Gladden and Anthony Norman may soon have some company. The two unwitting stars of Prime Video’s “Jury Duty” franchise will now get to watch while someone…
Allen Family Digital, an affiliate of Byron Allen’s family office, has entered a deal to acquire a majority stake in digital media company Buzzfeed with Byron Allen becoming…
Just hours after she performed a song-and-dance number at the NBC upfront (as her “30 Rock” character Jenna Maroney), “Celebrity Name That Tune” host Jane Krakowski opened the Fox…
Jennifer Harmon, a prolific Broadway performer who often understudied more widely known actors such as Stockard Channing, Judi Dench, Jessica Lange and Jessica Lange, and who…
EXCLUSIVE: Mira Nair has revealed a first look of her next feature, Amri, inspired by the life and art of Amrita Sher-Gil, a pioneer in India’s modern art world, whose bold…
Cole Tomas Allen was bound by his hands and ankles and donning an orange jumpsuit when he made a second appearance in the Federal District Court in Washington on Monday.
"It's a living museum," says star Christopher Knight of the house that historic home enthusiast Tina Trahan meticulously re-created to look just like the show's sets.
Finn Wolfhard will star in the project that is inspired by true events behind the bust of a Vice Canada editor who recruited young people for a drug smuggling operation.
EXCLUSIVE: Hulu’s reboot of The X-Files from Ryan Coogler has cast eight in guest roles, including recent Weapons best supporting actress Oscar winner Amy Madigan, Steve…
Gracie Abrams has announced her third album “Daughter From Hell,” releasing on July 17 via Interscope Records. The singer-songwriter revealed the title of the project…
French screen legend Isabelle Huppert is set to star in her first British film, “Lineage,” the hot new feature from acclaimed filmmaker Yann Demange (“Top…
EXCLUSIVE: The producers of Nguyen-Vo Nghiem-Minh’s Picturehouse, a co-production between Vietnam, Singapore, France and the U.S., have dropped trailer and revealed cast on the…
Chats with CMOs, media buyers and network ad sales chiefs underscore the rapidly-changing media environment ... except for the NFL, of course.
Times are changing at the Cannes Film Festival. The festival, which banned selfies on its red carpet in 2018, has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with social media and…
Spain’s ECAM Forum, the fast-building Madrid industry event which in just two editions has positioned itself as one of the country’s key launchpads for auteur cinema and…
Former Prime Video UK chief Chris Bird has launched a pair of AI ventures aimed at empowering content creators, one with documentary director Dan Hartley. Bird is behind HawksHead…
Sola Media has boarded as the sales agent for animated feature “Felix the Brave,” and will be unveiling an exclusive teaser at the Cannes Film Market. The film, which follows the…
At the Cannes Market on Wednesday, sales agency The Playmaker we will be hosting a private screening of Nikias Chryssos’ horror film “Bloody Tennis.” Variety spoke to the German…
Michael Pennington, the theater actor who played Moff Jerjerrod in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, has died aged 82. His passing was confirmed by British newspaper The…
Actor-producer Kelvin Harrison Jr. will join the jury and present the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary in Partnership With Artemis Rising Foundation during the 79th edition of…
Julia Barretto, Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, and Tony Labrusca have been set to star in “Knock Three Times,” the upcoming Philippine horror feature from…
After an impressive feat dominating every major awards show, Apple TV’s inside-baseball series The Studio has made history as the winningest freshman comedy ever. Following…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart reunited at Hart’s Netflix roast before his “Jumanji” co-star launched into a lengthy, R-rated set that largely centered…
SPOILER ALERT: This post spoils the finale of the first season of Rooster on HBO and HBO Max. The first season of Bill Lawrence’s and Matt Tarses’ HBO comedy series Rooster has…
Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before…
Apple TV’s “The Studio” added the final marquee trophy to one of the most dominant awards runs in modern television history on Sunday, taking the International…
“Today” host Savannah Guthrie took to Instagram on Sunday to post a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute to her mom, Nancy, who has been missing since February. “Mother, daughter,…
Rita Wilson is hardly the first Hollywood actress who’s complained of a dearth of interesting parts for women, or to have met that by realizing that she might have to…
The documentary makers behind Channel 4 program “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack” launched a tirade against the BBC while picking up a BAFTA TV Award for the doc. The BBC, which had…
Stephen Graham took home the BAFTA Television Award for leading actor on Sunday night for his performance as Eddie Miller – the beleaguered plumber and father who serves as…
Adolescence‘s sensational awards season has ended in a final night of triumph at the BAFTA TV Awards. Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s series about a teenager…
After reprising Andy Sachs in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Anne Hathaway will soon bring another one of her iconic characters, Mia Thermopolis, to the big screen. Adele Lim, who is…
Stars of the new Harry Potter series were out in force at the BAFTA TV Awards, with the red carpet producing an encounter that will please fans of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding…
The late Catherine O’Hara got a special shout-out at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday. Seth Rogen took to the stage to collect the award for best international series for his…
There may have been a Time-Turner in the building at the BAFTA TV Awards in London on Sunday night as “Harry Potter” stars past and present collided. On the red carpet, Jason…
On CBS’ “Elsbeth,” one of the title character’s defining quirks is the number of bags she carries around, usually to the scene of a crime. Star Carrie…
“Adolescence” breakout Owen Cooper has won the BAFTA TV Award for supporting actor, a win that completes an astonishing full set of major awards for the…
Quiet on set! Filming has begun on the third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise in the city that never sleeps. John Krasinski, who returns as writer, director and producer…
'Adolescence,' 'A Thousand Blows' and 'The Celebrity Traitors' are among the nominees for the big London awards ceremony.
Apparently the gruff fighter Johnny Cage wasn’t much of a match for the all-powerful Miranda Priestly. Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” retained the No.…
“It’s hours of boredom interrupted by a few minutes of pretty intense adrenalin,” says one jaded participant in the Florida Python Challenge, an annual…
The BAFTA TV Awards are officially underway in London. Celebrating the best of British television, the ceremony is being hosted by Greg Davies and will broadcast on BBC One and…
For the second year in a row, a Brazilian feature swept top honors at the annual Ibero-American awards event Premios Platino, dubbed the Platinos Xcaret after its venue in the…
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the…
What are we doing? Come on. Is this who we are now? “Saturday Night Live” featured player Jeremy Culhane once again showed up on “Weekend Update” in his…
Damon served as the second-to-last host of season 51, where he was joined by Noah Kahan as musical guest.
Three of President Trump’s most alcohol-inclined confidants walk into a bar… That was the premise behind the cold open of the May 9 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” which found…
Throughout the years, two-time Oscar-winning actress Sally Field has made her distaste for her breakout, titular role in The Flying Nun known, but while opening up to People, she…
Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging that the electronics manufacturer used her likeness to sell TVs without paying her and without permission.…
Charlie Cox is giving credit where credit is due, saying he and Daredevil: Born Again co-star Vincent D’Onofrio are “indebted” to Marvel for listening to the…
Peter Serafinowicz, who has starred in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and Star Wars prequel “The Phantom Menace,” opened “Saturday Night Live U.K.”…
It took Saturday Night Live UK seven episodes to take on Donald Trump’s good pal Nigel Farage but we finally have it from British comic Peter Serafinowicz. Making a cold…
The drive to pass a post-production tax credit bill in the California legislature received a boost Friday night when the California Post Alliance announced that the Television…
The best midnight movies conjure a community experience, pleasing audiences who want to see reactions to the insanity onscreen. While many touchstones of the genre consist of…
Sally Field said during a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that she didn’t find her “Mrs. Doubtfire” co-star Robin Williams funny while shooting the 1993…
TV has long been an industry based on eyeballs. Now media companies are winking more at feet. Fox Corp. is the backer of some of TV’s most-watched programs including…
Janet Jackson shared a message of peace and unity as her fourth album “Rhythm Nation 1814” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame during the organization’s…
After a thrilling two-night WrestleMania 42 in April, the first major event after all of the drama unfolded is WWE Backlash 2026. This year’s premium live event is in West…
Nearly two years after leaving Yellowstone in the rearview with the series finale of the Taylor Sheridan hit, Kelly Reilly is missing her onscreen brother. The Dutton Ranch star,…
After four years, Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson are finally returning to Gotham… or at least their version of it at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Liverpool. Returning…
“Mortal Kombat II” landed a fatality on last week’s champ, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” and took the top spot at the Friday box office. However, it looks like a tight race to…
SATURDAY AM: It’s still a close call between New Line’s Mortal Kombat II, and 20th Century Studios’ second weekend of The Devil Wears Prada 2 with $40M-$42M…
The best boxers in the world travel to Manchester, where English fighter Fabio Wardley (20-0-1) defends his WBO Interim World Heavy title belt against Londoner boxer Daniel Dubois…
For this week’s episode of “Strictly Business,” Variety was on the ground at MagicCon 2026 in Las Vegas, a convention centered not around slight of hand tricks,…
At the Cannes Market, sales agency The Playmaker will be showing a teaser for Nikias Chryssos’ horror film “Bloody Tennis.” Variety spoke to the German director about his debut…
Uri Singer’s Passage Pictures has secured the rights to “In the Blue,” the next feature film from writer-director duo Delilah Napier and Lucy Powers. The pair’s…
The first weekend of Millennium Docs Against Gravity – the prestigious international film festival in Poland – is underway after opening with Closure, the new film directed by…
Anthony “Tony” Eugene Amatullo Jr., a former Warner Bros. executive and producer who worked on TV shows including “ER” and “The West Wing,” died Sunday in Manhattan. He was 76.…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Mortal Kombat II,” now playing in theaters. After five years, “Mortal Kombat” is back on the big…
The social satire “Our Hero, Balthazar” has an incredibly dark logline: A young man named Balthazar (Jaeden Martell), who spends time forcing tears for online videos…
Before “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” there was “Prognosis: Negative,” a film script written by Larry David in the 1980s that was never…
FRIDAY PM UPDATE: The moms and their daughters will decide who reigns supreme at this weekend’s box office with 20th Century Studios’ heavily female-skewing The Devil…
The Oscar winner, who has 'Dune: Part 3' in theaters this December, says of choosing which format to shoot a film on: "It's a tool to serve the story."
As Paramount prepares to take over Warner Bros., the likely merger of HBO Max and Paramount+ would dominate the unscripted television market, new research has found. Paramount CEO…
There’s a lot of sound and fury against David Ellison’s pending $111 billion megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. But what changes to the current terms of the pact…
Shawn Levy is set to direct the original sci-fi movie “Somewhere Out There” for Netflix. The streamer picked up the spec script written by Max Taxe in a bidding war.…
Dave Coulier is responding to fans who have pointed out his changing appearance following a battle with both tongue cancer and lymphoma. In a video shared to the “Full House”…
Tony Amatullo, an associate producer on TV series including Fame and Miami Vice and later an exec producer on the Reelz 2013 series Beverly Hills Pawn as well as a production…
After 18 seasons, Dr. Owen Hunt is finally leaving Grey Sloan Memorial, and honestly, the hospital will probably be fine. Kevin McKidd, who joined “Grey’s…
The deal makes up about half of the $650 million WMG reported that they spent through a joint venture catalog acquisition with Bain Capital.
EXCLUSIVE: We are hearing that Greg Mottola, who is already in the DC Studios family having helmed episodes of Peacemaker, is a front-runner to potentially direct the untitled…
The constantly adapting, yet evergreen, genre of comedy was spotlighted at the Variety FYC TV Fest on May 6. The creative teams behind Fox’s “Best Medicine,”…
As a Swedish pop auteur who rose to prominence in the late ‘00s, Lykke Li is probably sick to death of Robyn comparisons — but the only one worth making is to point out that by…
EXCLUSIVE: NFL star Cameron ‘Cam’ Heyward is the subject of a new documentary feature from Deon Taylor and Roxanne Avent Taylor’s Hidden Empire Sports Collective. The untitled…
The Department of War released 162 files — including photos and video — related to UFO sightings. Here are the 5 most intriguing revelations.
Québécois actress, director, and screenwriter Monia Chokri will preside over the jury for the Cannes Film Festival‘s Caméra d’Or prize. The award is given to a first work across…
After surviving another finale, Guzman opens up about fighting to be included in the ABC drama's ICE raid storyline, how playing Eddie has helped him come to terms with his own…
Focus Features has picked up the international rights on the British comedy, which won Paxton Sundance's Next Innovator Award in January.
Screenxcope has acquired Australian and New Zealand rights to “Roid,” partnering with DeshiEvents for a theatrical release slated for early June across both…
Francis Ford Coppola, Juliette Binoche, Sandra Hüller, Joachim Trier, Stellan Skarsgård, and Vicky Krieps are among the signatories of an open letter calling on the EU to…
Letterman, Short and Shaffer recreated their ‘Late Show’ magic while discussing breakthroughs, failures, and family tragedy: “I'm very sorry for your loss, and I’m so happy you…
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC’s biggest test since the BAFTA Film Awards has almost arrived. Sunday night’s BAFTA TV Awards come less than three months after the debacle at its…
Sony Group Corporation and its PlayStation division have outlined an AI strategy built on the principle that human creativity must anchor every application of the technology, with…
Time, as well as reality and fiction blur in the third feature from Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner, who makes her first trip to the Croisette for the Un Certain Regard…
Sony's flagship anime platform will gather Japanese and Hollywood content executives, plus tech, gaming and music counterparts, for an inaugural summit held alongside New York…
The showrunner opens up to The Hollywood Reporter about having to say goodbye to longtime stars Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver with the season 22 finale.
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the Season 22 finale of Grey’s Anatomy. Teddy Altman’s (Kim Raver) tenure at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital has come to an…
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” the Season 22 finale of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” Doctors Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy…
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 22 finale of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. Grey’s Anatomy changed things up in Season 22. Instead of ending…
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 22 finale of Grey’s Anatomy. Grey’s Anatomy may have not ended its 22nd season with the typical jaw-dropping…
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” the Season 22 finale of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” With the conclusion of Season 22 of…
Seth Rogen and Jon Stewart are letting loose on Kanye West for attempting a “comeback tour” after years of anti-semitic behavior. At the “Seth Goes Greek”…
Alfred Molina supplies voiceover narration as an octopus who sets out to fix the loneliness he senses in the aquarium's night janitors in this drama adapted from the novel by…
The secret to making a documentary worthy of comedy legend John Candy was to lean into the magic he created on screen in films that include Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Uncle…
FIPRESCI, the international critics group, named Fiume o morte! the best documentary of 2025, beating out Oscar winner Mr. Nobody Against Putin and Oscar nominee The Perfect…
EXCLUSIVE: Variance Films has boarded The Cycle Of Love, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel (Virunga), for theatrical distribution in the U.S. this August.…
It’s a make-or-break year for the Primetime Emmys. After NBC broadcasts the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, the current four-network “wheel deal” — in which ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox…
EXCLUSIVE: Last year, Rob Eric, who was previously Chief Creative Officer at Queer Eye producer Scout Productions and Bachelor in Paradise director Ramy Romany launched From The…
Mark Hamill revised a social media post featuring an image of a dead Donald Trump after the White House labeled the actor as “sick” and claimed that it was the type of…
UPDATE, 12:20 p.m. PT: Mark Hamill deleted the image of President Donald Trump lying in front of a gravestone from his Bluesky account. In a new post Thursday, he wrote:…
The organization also released updated campaign guidelines and awards rules and categories.
“Jury Duty” successfully pulled off its Season 1 conceit, where all but one person are hired actors. (Who can forget Ron Gladden?) But Season 2 provided new challenges for the…
Being President of the United States could not prepare Barack Obama for Larry David. In a new teaser for the HBO sketch series “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of…
Paramount+ has dropped the official trailer for Season 19 of Criminal Minds: Evolution, which finds Elias Voit back to help find a killer who idolizes him. The trailer also gives…
Peacock is developing the murder mystery series “Keep Your Friends Close,” Variety has learned exclusively. The project hails from writer and executive producer Leo…
Most of California’s Democratic congressional delegation sent a letter to Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday urging him to “closely scrutinize” the pending…
Golden Globe-nominated Finnish star Alma Pöysti – known for her role in Aki Kaurismäki’s “Fallen Leaves,” awarded the Jury Prize at Cannes – Valentina Bellè and Priit Võigemast…
Two-time Berlinale Silver Bear winner Małgorzata Szumowska (“Body,” “Mug”) and longtime collaborator Michał Englert have quietly wrapped production on “Bodies (of War),” a…
Cannes Palme d’Or winner Ken Loach will be back at the festival for the first time in three years for a screening of Spanish Civil War drama Land and Freedom in the Cinéma de…
Sony Pictures Television’s president has made an impassioned plea to the new leaders of the BBC and Channel 4 to form an alliance that would reshape the UK’s…
EXCLUSIVE: Round 12 has acquired international sales rights for Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco’s documentary The Match, about the legendary Argentina-England 1986 World…
Vincenzo Bugno, the former longtime director of the Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund (WCF), will be feted with the inaugural Arab Cinema Gamechanger Award on the fringes of the…
EXCLUSIVE: Controversial AI platform Twinnin, which “bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and humans,” is targeting at least $3M via its first seed funding…
“52 Blue,” a coming-of-age drama about a sheltered young man’s journey from Kerala to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in pursuit of his childhood idol, Lionel Messi,…
The road movie, which premiered in Cannes' Un Certain Regard last year, won 8 trophies, including for best film and best director.
The latest edition of Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television event is underway Wednesday evening, bringing into focus one of the most vital and yet often unseen elements of…
Francesco Sossai’s sophomore feature “The Last One for the Road,” which launched from Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, is the big winner of Italy’s David di Donatello Awards, the…
Francesco Sossai’s comedy-drama The Last One for the Road swept the board at the 71st edition of Italy‘s David di Donatello Awards at Rome’s Cinecittà studios on…
A month after he was hospitalized following a fiery car crash in New Hampshire, Eugene Mirman is back in a joking mood. On Tuesday, the Bob’s Burgers voice actor announced…
New York City’s ambitious administration led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a new Film Commissioner very much in the mold — youthful, aspirational and goal-oriented.…
EXCLUSIVE: For couples who seek reproductive help, an IVF mixup and its emotional implications is one of their worst nightmares. HBO Max is tapping into that with a series in…
HBO Max, which has zigged and zagged more than most streaming services since its delayed launch in 2020, has regained some traction and will hit 150 million subscribers by the end…
If you thought David Zaslav had said all he had to say on the life and death of CNN founder Ted Turner in his memo to Warner Bros Discovery staff earlier Wednesday, think again.…
Eddie Redmayne and Miles Teller are in talks to star in “Star One,” a new spy thriller from Doug Liman set to launch at the market in Cannes. Liman — who recently…
Warner Bros. Discovery posted a whopping $2.9 billion first quarter loss that will likely be a one-time accounting blip, it hopes, since it includes the $2.8 billion termination…
Here's what you're getting, Paramount.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s deal to be acquired by Paramount Skydance is supposed to create a behemoth of a company that includes everything from the CBS television network to…
James Marsden is set to star in the thriller series “Disavowed” at Apple TV, Variety has learned. The logline for the show states that it follows “legendary CIA…
With MCU’s own Doomsday clock counting down to the next Avengers, Joe Russo wants fans to know that a spoiler is not the end of the world. The director, who helmed Avengers:…
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders sent a clear message to David Zaslav last month: Greed isn’t good.  On April 23, they approved a plan to sell the company to Paramount for…
Donald Trump paid tribute to media titan Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, while bashing the network he created, CNN. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “Ted…
The wives are still hunting. And now, it’s for the Emmys. Variety has learned exclusively that the Lionsgate and 3 Arts Entertainment produced series, which streams on…
The Special Opportunities Fund features such advisors as film and TV producer Dylan Clark and such brand stewards as Russell Binder ('Five Nights at Freddy’s'), highlighting its…
The death of Ted Turner today has left David Zaslav reflecting on the power of media and who owns what. “He believed deeply in the power of ideas, in doing things…
Fandango Sales has acquired international sales rights to high-profile doc “Vittorio De Sica – Staging Life,” that will soon launch from the Cannes Film…
The actor also co-wrote the script for Viesturs Kairišs' black-and-white Un Certain Regard film, which explores identity and takes us back to Soviet Union-era Latvia through the…
Late-night legend David Letterman is once again coming to the defense of Stephen Colbert, whose “Late Show” comes to a close later this month after CBS announced in July 2025 that…
Allegations that “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets was being cyber-bullied continue to be investigated in the wake of his April 22 death, Lake Havasu Police said…
Emmy-winning “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson grew up on a diet of Nick at Nite, so she remembers “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” fondly. “That show went platinum…
Blumhouse CEO and Founder Jason Blum, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Co-Chair and CEO Michael De Luca and Neon CEO and Founder Tom Quinn are among those slated to speak at the…
There’s a change at the top of Location Managers Guild International. The group said Tuesday that Danny Finn was elected president in a unanimous vote. Succeeding John…
The sole Democrat on the FCC is calling on the agency to investigate and examine foreign investment in Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount has…
Editor’s Note: In what could be one of the most consequential elections in Los Angeles’ history, the race this year for mayor sees two former allies in an…
Rita Wilson (Too Much) has landed a key role in How to Survive Without Me, HBO Max’s one-hour drama pilot from Berlanti Productions and studio Warner Bros. Television.…
EXCLUSIVE: Following his breakout with Warfare, which he and Alex Garland wrote and directed for A24, Ray Mendoza has found his next feature project in Blood On the Promontory, a…
UPDATE: The Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office in Arizona has confirmed that Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets took his own life last month. The manner of death was…
EXCLUSIVE: There is good news for Charlie Kaufman fans ahead of Cannes. The Veterans, the L.A.-based sales outfit headed by Vincent Maraval and Kim Fox, has announced it has…
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the trailer for the forthcoming horror film “Evil Dead Burn.” Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, the sixth installment in the “Evil Dead” franchise…
EXCLUSIVE: Production is underway on Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been, a documentary about the singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee known for “He’s a Rebel” and…
Diabolical: In addition to dropping on Amazon’s Prime Video later this month, “The Boys” fifth and final season finale is going to be available to view in movie…
U.K. crew union Bectu has staged a protest outside the London offices of some of the world’s biggest production companies and broadcasters, including Netflix, Amazon and…
It took Peru’s Augusto Zegarra nine years to complete his debut feature documentary “Runa Simi” but less than a year to reap a boatload of awards. He just took home the…
Darren Aronofsky will be awarded the honorary Pardo d’Onore award during this year’s Locarno Film Festival, which runs from August 5 to 15.  Aronofsky will pick up the award…
A literary scouting subscription service is launching out of the UK today. Bo-sco is the brainchild of novelist and media researcher Arianna Reiche, and debuts with the mantra of…
Matthew Rhys is leading a BBC drama exploring the work of one the most iconic British journalists of all time. The Americans and Beast in Me star is playing former Sunday Times…
Aasiya Shah discusses the benefits of a "safe bubble," Aimée-Ffion Edwards shares which scenes felt most intimate, and Daniel Mays addresses his first intimacy coordinator…
Four Indonesian short films, each co-directed with a Southeast Asian counterpart, will world premiere at the Critics’ Week sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14,…
Jon Stewart — after getting the news of the night, that he was not invited to the Met Gala, out of the way — set his sights on the continuing saga of “our situationship with…
Taraji P. Henson joined Meredith Lynch in criticizing the stars who attended this year’s Met Gala, since it is sponsored by honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez…
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 8 finale of ABC’s The Rookie. The Season 8 finale of The Rookie ended with Tim (Eric Winter) and Lucy’s…
Mike Stenson, the erstwhile president of Jerry Bruckheimer Films who helped usher films from Top Gun: Maverick (his final film) to Coyote Ugly over his 25-year tenure, died at the…
Fashion’s biggest night is here as the Met Gala kicks off in New York City. Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their…
During Bob Bakish’s years as CEO of Paramount, the company licensed marquee properties like Yellowstone and South Park to third-party buyers in multi-year, eyebrow-raising…
Paramount Skydance has nearly doubled its theatrical-film slate in 2026 — but it will see “significantly” lower box office revenue overall from those movies,…
Lionsgate has appointed Amanda Kozlowski as president of worldwide marketing for the motion picture group. She will report to the motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson, with…
Mike Stenson, the long-standing president of Jerry Bruckheimer Films who developed and produced movies including “Top Gun: Maverick” and five “Pirates of the Caribbean” films,…
Stephen Colletti was a teenager when he became one of the stars of MTV’s Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. More than 20 years later, Colletti helped corral his friends and…
Not long ago, Steven Soderbergh was presented with a singular opportunity: exclusive access to the final interview with John Lennon, recorded mere hours before his death, as the…
Top Chef has cooked up seasons across nearly a dozen U.S. cities as well as London and Canada. The long-running Bravo series is currently airing Season 23, which is largely set in…
LOL: Last One Laughing is an Amazon-owned format that has been remade in over 25 countries, but never the United States. That might be changing soon. Amazon’s Head of Nonfiction…
Nielsen's Disney+ data reveals some unexpected favorites among all the Star Wars movies and TV shows.
Is this the way? The White House posted a meme Monday showing President Donald Trump depicted as the hero of Disney’s “The Mandalorian” and the upcoming movie…
Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will help kick off Vineyard Theatre’s 2026-2027 season by starring in “Ms. Blakk For President.” The show is…
Japanese sales and distribution outfit Kino Films has taken on world sales rights for “mentor,” a film directed by Yoshida Keisuke. Two boys once triggered a…
Among other honors, the movie was honored with the best film, best lead actress and the audience awards.
The Force is strong with this one. In honor of “Star Wars” Day, Nielsen has shared some insights into people’s viewing habits around the beloved franchise, which…
The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) is hailing new rules announced on Friday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences pertaining to the international…
The South Korean box office saw a surge in activity during the weekend of May 1–3, as high-profile international sequels drove audience turnout. According to data from KOBIS, the…
The Catalan actress, screenwriter and director plays Nora, who dives headfirst into passionate relationships with two very different men after coming face-to-face with death.
Zhonghe Qiancheng’s suspense thriller “Vanishing Point” claimed the number one position at the China box office in its opening weekend, earning RMB164.7 million ($24.2 million).…
India’s Collective Artists Network has built an AI-powered avatar of Amish Tripathi – one of the country’s bestselling authors – to anchor a new short-form content…
“Fujiko,” the second feature from Japanese director Kimura Taichi and produced by Megumi, took the Mulberry Audience Award at the 28th Far East Film Festival. The…
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes a few details about the Season 2 finale of CBS’ Watson. John Watson and Sherlock Holmes’ fates intertwined one last time in the…
Whitney Leavitt is departing Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the reality television actress-turned-Broadway starlet announced during her final performance in…
Kim Jong-woo, Kim Shin-wan and Cho Chul-young's searing documentary 'The Seoul Guardians' took the Silver Mulberry Award.
There was both magic and realism involved for the Chilean creatives Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola, who brought Isabel Allende’s beloved novel “The House of…
The annual Run for the Roses on Saturday was a historic moment for women in horse racing as Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. DeVaux’s…
As Isa Briones returns to Broadway following her latest season on The Pitt, she’s had to remind theatergoers that she isn’t actually Dr. Trinity Santos. The actress,…
In the juiciest speech in “The Devil Wears Prada,” Miranda Priestly, the frosty-haired, frosty-souled Runway magazine editrix played by Meryl Streep (in a performance…
The 2026 Tony Awards nominations will be revealed on Tuesday, May 5, capping off one of the most competitive Broadway seasons in years and injecting a fresh round of drama into…
The 3rd Alternativa Film Festival wrapped April 30 in Medellín, Colombia with generous cash prizes doled out to five feature films and two shorts. These were selected from 15…
With ABC’s upfront presentation only 10 days away, the network is expected to make a decision on its drama pilot The Rookie: North in the coming week. The Rookie spinoff…
Movie theaters are en vogue again — at least based on the blockbuster turnout for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Disney’s star-studded sequel has defied box…
“Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie introduced Olivia Rodrigo for her second performance on Saturday Night Live, where she debuted a new, unreleased song from her…
After Blondie’s Debbie Harry introduced Olivia Rodrigo’s first Saturday Night Live performance of the night, Connor Storrie also appeared in a surprise cameo to intro…
This week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” stared with a political cold open that brought Aziz Ansari to the sketch show. The segment began with Ashley…
This week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” began with a political cold open that brought Aziz Ansari to the sketch show. The segment opened with Ashley…
Sunday's race has officially been pushed forward amid a thunderstorm forecast. Here's how to catch the action live in the U.S.
In Ioana Mischie’s film Catane, twin girls weave their long red hair together into a single braid and squeeze themselves into one sweater to make it appear they are conjoined. Why…
Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly has always resisted easy categorization, as a prickly boss whose foundation is ultimately much more understanding. The Devil Wears Prada 2…
The performers’ union entered negotiations seeking new generative AI protections and compensation increases on Feb. 9.
Donald Trump bore the brunt of the “SNL U.K.” Weekend Update on Saturday, with co-hosts Paddy Young and Ania Magliano joking that the President had shat himself ahead…
Beau Starr, the American actor best known for playing Sheriff Ben Meeker in “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 5,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 81 years old. TMZ confirmed the…
Meryl Streep paid tribute to Stanley Tucci as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, using the moment to reflect on both his career and their decades-long friendship.…
The best boxers in the world travel to “Sin City,” where American fighter David Benavidez (31-0-0) takes on Mexican Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (48-1-0) for…
Beau Starr, the actor who appeared in Goodfellas (1990) and multiple Halloween films, has died. He was 81. Praising him as “very uniqie and special,” the actor’s…
As a new filmmaker offering a new take on Leatherface more than 50 years after the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Curry Barker recently teased his plans for the reboot. The…
Davis died Friday in Pennsylvania from natural causes surrounded by her family, friends and caregivers.
Barry Manilow took to X on Friday afternoon to share an update about the cancerous spot on his lung. He said he is making “great progress” in his recovery, but his doctor told him…
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” in theaters now. After reading the script for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” costume designer Molly…
“Don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be us.” That’s most likely the attitude at 20th Century Studios this weekend,…
Donald Trump on Friday acknowledged that Melania Trump “hates” when he performs his signature stiff-armed, fist-pumping dance to the Village People’s…
If Desert Warrior was one of Saudi Arabia’s big cinema swings, then it looks to have been a swing and a miss, based on the movie’s early box office takings. Starring Captain…
Post Malone’s “Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2” just got smaller. The artist took to social media Friday night to announce that he was canceling the first few weeks…
Hot Docs, the major nonfiction film festival in Toronto, has announced award winners for the event’s 33rd edition. Earning Best International Feature Documentary was House of…
Gwen Farrell Adair, the actress known for playing various nurses on M*A*S*H, has died. She was 94. Adair’s son announced that she died of natural causes on Thursday in…
Audrey Beth Davis, a retired entertainment publicist who worked with The Lippin Group, has died. She was 82. Davis’ colleagues from Lippin announced that she died of natural…
(Updated with Paramount statement) Deep in the middle of a tough reelection campaign, Karen Bass has discovered the middle of the road can be a very politically dangerous place…
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest politician to back an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following a similar move by her rival, Councilwoman Nithya…
Matt Dinerstein, a veteran unit still photographer who worked on The Bear, TV’s Chicago shows and other films and TV series, died May 1 of cancer in Chicago. He was 69. He…
EXCLUSIVE: Liongate’s Michael is crossing $300M today around the globe which will unseat Warner Bros’ 8x Oscar nominated Elvis ($288.6M) as the No. 2 musical biopic…
EXCLUSIVE: CBS’ fall 2026 schedule is status quo on Fridays. As the network’s Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said at the schedule reveal earlier this month,…
And it brought out a who's who of horror players, among them 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' filmmakers (and 'Gremlins 3' writers) Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky, Drew Hancock…
Summer House has been in the spotlight lately following the scandal on the Hamptons-based show, and there are rumors the series could be expanding. The Bravo show has been spun…
Having wrapped up his run on “Andor,” Diego Luna is moving from one part of the Disney empire to another. The “Star Wars” actor will appear in the the…
Will Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette ever see the light of day? That is, of course, the question du jour after Season 22 of the long-running dating series…
After starring in multiple Star Wars projects, including Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s lauded recent series Andor, Diego Luna is expanding his relationship with Disney as one of…
Jagman Productions and producer Josh Green have acquired the rights to adapt Bruce Henderson’s “Sons and Soldiers,” with acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher set to…
The actress, who has attended the fashion event seven times, has had a packed year, with 'The Drama' and 'Euphoria' season three already released and 'The Odyssey,' 'Spider-Man:…
The organization also announced changes impacting a host of other categories and its Governors Awards.
The show will follow single people who turn over matchmaking responsibilities to their families.
The Academy of Country Music has announced a round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas, including two of the top nominees, Ella Langley and Zach Top, along with…
If Emily Blunt set the standard for bitchy, couture-wearing fashion assistants in the first “The Devil Wears Prada” 20 years ago, Simone Ashley is giving the role a…
In Rome on the evening of April 4, as Iran was being pounded by U.S. and Israeli missiles, a large crowd celebrated the Persian new year in the Eternal City’s Alcazar club dancing…
Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, who was hospitalized last month with an unspecified illness, has canceled all U.S. dates for the 2026 tour behind his…
The ‘CSI’ actor and Baha’i faith member stars in ‘Cast Aside the Clouds,’ set for theatrical runs in New York and Los Angeles as the Middle East crisis continues.
A whole lot of shows this season are fretting about the tech. They’re only partly right.
Focus Asia, the industry section of the Far East Film Festival, concluded its 2026 edition in Udine with both prizes going to first-time directors. Haohao Yan’s “Naked…
Ashutosh Gowariker, director of “Lagaan,” has been appointed festival director of the 57th International Film Festival of India by India’s Ministry of…
EXCLUSIVE: David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter stunt double and close friend, has turned the story of his tragic accident during stunt tests for Deathly Hallows: Part…
Tracy Morgan and Cedric the Entertainer are also featured in the voice cast of this 'toon about two creatures who switch identities and are forced to team up for survival.
It has become a routine — another social media post by President Donald Trump demanding Jimmy Kimmel’s firing is followed by another response by the comedian on his…
President Trump seems determined to get Jimmy Kimmel off the air. First came the pressure applied by Trump administration officials on FCC chairman (and Trump loyalist) Brendan…
A handful of streaming subscribers filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. The plaintiffs — three current…
Documentary filmmakers who use unlicensed video clips can breathe a little easier, after an appellate panel reversed itself Thursday in a closely watched copyright case involving…
A Utah judge has granted mutual protective orders to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The former couple…
After 20 years, the supposed real-life inspiration behind Emily Blunt’s The Devil Wears Prada character has come forward. Leslie Fremar, a former Vogue assistant, recently…
Some of the most powerful state attorneys general in the nation just got eclipsed by five regular citizens in a move to put the brakes on Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros…
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2026 edition, which spans the categories of fiction, non-fiction, animation, student, and future format. The…
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Thursday released his five-point plan to revive California’s sagging film and television industry, noting, “The…
The lawsuit looks to block the merger, arguing it will lead to higher prices, reduced choice and fewer productions in violation of antitrust laws.
The actor, writer, director and producer warns audiences that he’s “about to go on a run of just the dumbest shit you've ever seen in your entire life. I hope you left your brains…
As Zach Cregger prepares to unleash his take on the Resident Evil franchise, he’s introducing a new character to Raccoon City. The horror writer and director, whose Resident…
Jesse Armstrong, the creator and executive producer behind HBO’s “Succession,” has been added to the list of speakers at this year’s Banff World Media…
Roku beat Wall Street earnings forecasts for the first quarter of 2026 and raised its full-year profit guidance as the company continues its upward rise on the streaming-video…
From raffia and woven textures to canvas carryalls and soft leather staples, these 13 on-trend yet timeless accessories are made for spring and summer—and instantly elevate any…
The world’s top scientists and mathematicians came together with Hollywood’s biggest stars in Los Angeles for the 12th annual Breakthrough Prize awards. Often referred…
Lender Deutsche Bank has filed a foreclosure complaint against Kaufman Astoria Studios and its owner Hackman Capital Partners alleging the historic sound stage is in default on a…
Evangeline Lilly, who plays Hope van Dyne/Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took to Instagram to blast Disney for firing Marvel employees amid the recent layoffs that saw…
And then there was one. ABC has renewed its remaining comedy series, Scrubs and Shifting Gears, for the 2026-27 season. For the Scrubs revival, this counts officially as a second…
BET today revealed that comedian and online creator Druski will host this year’s BET Awards. The 2026 installment airs live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. With the…
Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, has not directly weighed in on the backlash over the agency’s order to force Disney’s ABC to reapply for…
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson and set to open Sept. 22 in Los Angeles, has announced its inaugural exhibitions. With…
At the beginning of every Actor Awards (the kudocast formerly known as the SAG Awards), actors give a speech from their chairs in the room, sharing their origin stories.…
Chinese auteur Bi Gan has completed the story of his fourth feature film, which will “focus on human existence itself,” following “Resurrection,” the Cannes prize winner that drew…
“MasterChef Asia” is coming back. Banijay Rights has closed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio – part of Endemol Shine India – to produce a new…
“MasterChef Asia” is coming back. Banijay Rights has closed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio – part of Endemol Shine India – to produce a new…
The bingo card asks you to pick a side: McDonald’s fries or pineapple pizza? The answer, apparently, says something about who you are. It’s the kind of playful,…
The 'Moving' star headlines the adaptation of Keigo Higashino's bestseller alongside young actors Kang You-seok, Park Jung-woo and Kim Seong-jeong, who play a trio of thieves at…
David Allan Coe, the controversial outlaw country star best known for songs like “The Ride,” “Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile” and “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” has died,…
Amazon is considering a potential reboot of the Donald Trump-hosted reality competition show “The Apprentice” for its Prime Video streamer, according to a report late…
The company also officially ordered Dennis Quaid's NASCAR scripted series 'Thunder Road,' and a new installment of the 'Rise' sports doc focused on the New Orleans Saints.
Some of the most interesting moments from AMC Global Media in months to come won’t be available on traditional screens The company that owns AMC, IFC, HiDive and other…
Even as Meta continues make money hand over fist, the tech giant is set to make a large round of layoffs to optimize operations — and as it continues to plow billions into…
Gen V might have been canceled after two seasons on Prime Video, but a scrapped Season 3 storyline could possibly show up in the Vought Universe sometime in the future. The Boys…
Ally Simpson has been promoted to president of television at Kinetic Content, the company announced Wednesday. In her new role, Simpson will oversee all unscripted series produced…
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has put a bow on its final eligibility deliberations for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. In its fourth and final meeting before nominations…
SPOILERS: This post contains details about The Boys, Season 5 episode ‘One-Shots’ It’s a Winchester family reunion on this week’s episode of The Boys, as…
Director Aoife McArdle (Severance) is lining up Foxfinder, a psychological thriller set to star BAFTA and Emmy award-nominee Tessa Thompson (Creed), Golden Globe and Emmy winner…
Motion Picture Exchange (MPX) has acquired world sales rights to U.S. indie horror film “Swipe,” directed by Sean Whalen and featuring a murderous family of sadistic mute women.…
"Martin has been a powerful voice in British television, informing millions across the U.K. how to manage their finances and empowering them to understand and stand up for their…
EXCLUSIVE: Cinetic will handle sales on Cannes-bound documentary Cantona, about soccer great turned actor Eric Cantona. The Cannes Special Screening, one of only three UK films in…
EXCLUSIVE: Robson Green’s upcoming BBC detective drama The Northumbria Mysteries is coming to the international market after Banijay swooped for the rights. Set against the…
Aimee Lou Wood has immediately confronted the elephant in the room as she prepares to host Saturday Night Live UK this weekend. In a promo video ahead of the show, the Sex…
“Shakti,” the debut narrative feature from filmmaker Nani Sahra Walker, will make its digital bow on Prime Video across the U.S. and U.K. on May 22, with a trailer…
Leading Indian multiplex chain PVR Inox will mount a week-long retrospective dedicated to director David Dhawan beginning May 8, screening five of his most celebrated…
The actor, who plays Cal in the Sam Levinson-created drama, died on Feb. 19.
Stephen Colbert recently told The New York Times that, after an uneven first couple of months of “The Late Show,” his producer encouraged him to lean back into his political…
Paramount anticipates its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will close in September – but members of the entertainment community, including leaders in the documentary field, are…
Jane Fonda, the actor and activist who is the founder of the modern Committee for the First Amendment, strongly criticized the FCC’s order requiring Disney’s ABC-owned…
The WGA West is throwing down the hammer, or at least attempting to, with its staff union. After 71 days on strike, WGSU members were notified that they have received their final…
The pair received an award in their 'Good Will Hunting' co-star's name on Monday, as they credited Williams for launching their careers.
TelevisaUnivision posted a mixed set of first-quarter results, as CEO Daniel Alegre warned of U.S. competitive challenges in June and July from World Cup soccer airing on rival…
“Hazbin Hotel” has been renewed for a fifth and final season, Prime Video has announced.  From creator Vivienne Medrano, A24 and Fox Entertainment’s Bento Box Entertainment,…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proclaimed Tuesday that Hollywood is “turning a corner,” as production volume ticked up slightly in the first quarter of 2026 on the back…
Netflix’s ‘Big Mistakes” and “Death By Lightning” led the nominations for this year’s Gotham Television Awards, as announced Tuesday by the…
Laurie Anderson, Angélique Kidjo, Mavis Staples, De La Soul, Spoon, Julieta Venegas, Black Country, New Road and Horsegirl are among the artists who will grace the stage of the…
Lion Forge Entertainment and Webtoon Productions are teaming up to bring the zombie horror-comedy “ShootAround” to the big screen as a YA live-action film. Aiyana K.…
The FCC is reportedly gearing up to launch a formal review of the broadcast licenses granted to Disney’s eight owned ABC stations — coming after a MAGA uproar over…
The New York event, celebrating its 25th anniversary in June, added the world premiere of a Katy Perry concert film, talks with Este Haim and Sean Penn and anniversary screenings…
Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision said higher operating expenses tied to Mexican broadcasts of the Winter Olympics cut into its cash flow in the first quarter, while…
Zoe Saldaña, who won an Oscar with “Emilia Pérez,” her sisters Cisely and Mariel Saldaña and their production company Cinestar Pictures have joined forces with five-time Academy…
French actress Ariane Labed, who won the best actress award at Venice for Athina Rachel Tsangari’s “Attenberg,” has boarded “The Possessed,” the third feature from…
On Monday's episode of 'The Daily Show,' Stewart also pointed out the other absurdities from assassination attempt, including Trump's response on '60 Minutes.'
The Hong Kong screen icon will head the Golden Goblet Awards jury at the festival's 28th edition, running June 12-21.
EXCLUSIVE: The only agents in the UK to run a disability access team are contacting the heads of production at every TV drama indie to bang the drum on behalf of access…
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has tapped revered actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai to head the jury for its main competition Golden Goblet Awards. The festival opens June…
While there were plenty of laughs as George Clooney was given the Chaplin Award from Film at Lincoln Center, the serious side of him ultimately took over in the home stretch of…
The auteur's first feature since 'The Spy Gone North' in 2018 casts Son Suk-ku as a young Roh Tae-woo and Ha Jung-woo as dictator Chun Doo-hwan, the architects of the 1979 coup…
Lisa Kudrow recently told The Times of London that she had to endure some “mean stuff” from the writing staff of “Friends,” who were “mostly men,” during her 10-season run on the…
Jimmy Kimmel is responding to calls from Donald and Melania Trump for him to be fired by Disney and ABC. The President and the First Lady of the United States posted separate…
The actor-writer-director-producer ended his acceptance speech for Film at Lincoln Center's prestigious Chaplin Award by turning his focus from Hollywood to Washington.
George Clooney took a moment to get political while he was honored with Film at Lincoln Center’s 51st annual Chaplin award. Clooney, who has long been one of Hollywood’s…
UPDATED with crash details and cause of death: Dylan Carter, a country singer from South Carolina who appeared during Season 24 on NBC’s The Voice in 2023, died Saturday,…
Over the past year, Camper has quietly been steering the sound of contemporary R&B. The producer, whose real name is Darhyl Camper Jr., has sat behind the boards for tracks…
Claire Day, a 23-year veteran of CBS News who has served as London bureau chief since May, is leaving the network. The move comes as the network is planning a new leadership…
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first teaser for Verity, its adaptation of the bestselling psychological thriller by It Ends with Us author Colleen Hoover. The film, starring…
Paramount Skydance said the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery will be 49.5% owned by foreign investors, with about 38.5% of the equity in the new company held by a trio of…
He interviewed hundreds of legends over the years and was instrumental in bringing the “Bronze Fonz” monument to Milwaukee.
The Tony Award-winner sat for a lengthy profile in The New Yorker, which detailed her close history with Scott Rudin who is back from his exile and producing a series of shows…
Maialen Beloki has been appointed as the next director of the San Sebastián Film Festival to replace longtime head José Luis Rebordinos when he steps down at the end of this year.…
The company says that the Ellisons and RedBird will control the voting stock, but that "indirect foreign ownership of equity interests in Paramount will be approximately 49.5…
Donald Trump is demanding ABC and Disney fire Jimmy Kimmel. Just hours after his wife, Melania, wrote in an X post that ABC must “take a stand” against Kimmel and his…
Mariclare Costello, who played the devoted schoolteacher Rosemary Hunter on The Waltons, a free-spirited hippie-turned-vampire in the 1971 cult horror film Let’s Scare…
John Lee Hancock is gearing up for the shoot of courtroom drama Monsanto starring with Jonathan Bailey and Laura Dern in Germany. The drama revisiting the real-life legal battle…
Blink49 Studios is launching a new global initiative, Creator Studios, and has tapped producer, entrepreneur and media leader Mickey Meyer to lead it as president of Global…
Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivison unveiled a surprise overhaul of its ad-sales structure Monday — with just weeks to go before the TV industry opens its annual…
“Adolescence” and “The Celebrity Traitors” led the BAFTA Television Craft Awards with two wins each.Netflix’s hard-hitting teenage drama won a fiction director award for helmer…
“Missing You” writer Victoria Asare-Archer is developing a new environmental legal drama for Eleventh Hour Films. Asare-Archer was lead writer and executive producer on Netflix’s…
Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar is set to travel to Italy’s Riviera International Film Festival on May 5 to attend the international premiere of of documentary “Spring Wind…
Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert, who co-created “For All Mankind” and now its spin-off “Star City” with Ronald D. Moore, are adamant that people are dreaming of space exploration…
Program director Yi Wang discusses the program for the seventh edition, the fest's growth since its launch during the COVID pandemic and how the past can elucidate the future.
Indian National Film Award-winning filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria is producing two debut features under his Four Line Films banner – Mumbai social drama “Pech” and Silicon…
Netflix has begun production on “The Generals” (working title), a Korean political drama directed by Yoon Jong-bin in which Son Suk-ku and Ha Jung-woo play real-life…
The local horror-thriller “Salmokji: Whispering Water” maintained its dominance at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 24–26, 2026. According to…
The Oscar nominee was the guest at SiriusXM’s ‘Smartless LIVE’ at Hollywood’s Palladium where he teased his new chapter: "I'm about to go on a run of just the dumbest shit you've…
Universal’s biographical drama “Michael” debuted at the top of the China box office during the April 24–26 weekend, earning RMB32.6 million ($4.8 million), according to data from…
UPDATED: Donald Trump got angry with 60 Minutes‘ Norah O’Donnell after she read a portion of a manifesto left by the suspect who stormed through a security checkpoint…
Ringo Starr, crooner. It’s not everyone’s first go-to when we’re talking about someone who has rightly earned a reputation as the most important, and many would…
“The Big Bang Theory” spinoff series, “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” will be available to stream on HBO Max, beginning in July. The show stars “Big Bang Theory” alums Kevin…
At the exact moment dozens of armed federal agents swarmed into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, Oz Pearlman was revealing to Donald Trump the name of Karoline Leavitt’s…
Ariana Madix has been at the heart of Peacock’s Love Island USA amid the Peacock dating series’ breaking out in Season 6. The former Vanderpump Rules star was in…
UFC president and CEO Dana White recently told USA Today that he thought experiencing Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in person was “fucking awesome.”…
While audiences may think that Prime Video’s Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat found another rare unicorn of a decent, likable human being in the show’s real-life main…
On Thursday night, after the reunion was filmed, audio of the cast discussing the scandal involving Ciara Miller, Amanda Batula and West Wilson was leaked online and swiftly…
Sunday night’s “60 Minutes” will now include an interview with President Donald Trump, conducted by CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell at the White House in…
'Slow Horses,' 'A Thousand Blows,' 'Andor,' 'Amadeus,' 'Reunion,' 'The Last Musician of Auschwitz' and 'Mussolini: Son of the Century' were also honored in London.
"We express our deepest gratitude to the U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement personnel who ensured the safety of everyone in the ballroom and beyond," Weijia Jiang wrote…
For a longstanding comedy series like ABC’s Abbott Elementary, creator Quinta Brunson faces the challenge every season of expanding characters’ backstories and keeping…
The mentalist said he had just introduced himself to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump before a gunman stormed into the ballroom.
Following this week’s Season 4 finale of Invincible, creator Robert Kirkman explained one major change from the comic books. The Prime Video series’ showrunner, who…
Weijia Jiang, WHCA president and CBS News’ Senior White House Correspondent, has released a statement following last night’s shooting incident at the White House…
The longtime anchor said he was "a few feet away from the gunman as he was firing" inside the Washington Hilton ballroom.
Michael Keaton, a longtime fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, surprised football fans when he took the stage at his hometown’s record-breaking NFL draft and announced a pick…
Taiwanese filmmaker Giddens Ko, presenting “Kung Fu” at the Far East Film Festival on Saturday, revealed that Stephen Chow contributed to the film’s development…
Wim Wenders traveled to Udine to personally present Yakusho Koji with the Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 28th Far East Film Festival on Saturday, using the…
Chilean Juan Pablo Sallato’s black & white fiction feature debut “Red Hangar,” which chronicles long-suppressed details behind the military coup that ousted Chile’s President…
The catering staff at the Washington Hilton was just about to serve the main course — prime Chateaubriand and Maine lobster — when four loud, quick shots could be…
There were thousands of unhappy Stagecoach festivalgoers on Saturday night, as the approximately 75,000-80,000 guests were forced to evacuate due to high winds. At 7:46 p.m., the…
"They drew those guns so fast, they looked like Matt Dillon," the president said of the moment Secret Service agents apprehended the suspect who attempted to sprint past them.
President Donald Trump held a press conference at the White House about one hour after he and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated following gunshots breaking out at the White…
The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner wrapped early on Saturday night as gunshots were heard in the lobby outside of the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel, which…
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was turned upside down Saturday night as a gunman was taken into custody after shots were fired near the ballroom at the…
(Updating …) Donald Trump and other dignitaries have been hustled out of the White House Correspondents Dinner after shots were apparently fired. As guests at the event…
The filmmaker, who becomes the studio's youngest feature director, took to CCXP Mexico to tease his horror movie that hits theaters next month and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and…
If there’s one thing for certain about the world of Prime Video’s Fallout, it’s that there is no shortage of complicated characters. “I think coming out of…
Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor, writer and producer Riz Ahmed knew he had to lay it all out there for his Prime Video series Bait. “We’re all performing this public version of…
Glen Powell had to face his fears about the face of Hulu’s Chad Powers as co-creator, executive producer and star, even if that face typically is literally buried under layers of…
Jimmy Fallon just became the unexpected star – and puppet master – of the latest episode of Saturday Night Live UK. Actress and host Nicola Coughlan was delivering her opening…
During her opening monologue on “Saturday Night Live U.K.,” host Nicola Coughlan got a little assistance from “SNL” legend Jimmy Fallon, who joined the…
Elsbeth star Carrie Preston already has been surrounded by some extraordinary guest stars through the show’s three seasons, and as the CBS series heads toward its season finale,…
Peter Capaldi, who starred as the Twelfth Doctor in “Doctor Who” from 2013 to 2017, recently told The Times of London that he doesn’t understand why some people take the show “so…
The verdict on “Michael” is in, and it is blunt. A 38% Rotten Tomatoes score has landed with a familiar critique: The film avoids the most controversial chapters of…
Opening estimates keep getting revised upwards for Lionsgate's record-smashing biopic as moviegoers bestow the film with near-perfect exit scores, sending far-from-thrilled…
Although John Wick’s journey would appear to be over, some old assassin pals still have some work to do. Donnie Yen, who reprises his role as blind assassin Caine in a…
The Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose psychological thriller from India’s T-Series and Panorama Studios has confirmed its title as “Unmadham,” a…
Haitian filmmaker Samuel Suffren’s debut feature “Job 1:21,” unveiled in the Work-in-Progress section of Visions du Réel, Switzerland’s leading documentary film festival, is…
It’s never too late to dream – at least according to the gospel of “Boho.” In the show, presented at Canneseries, Kima, her sister Nawal and their friend Alex navigate societal…
Although Law & Order: Organized Crime is over, Stabler and Benson are still partners for life behind the scenes. Following the spin-off’s cancellation after five…
Shares in iHeartMedia jumped more than 35% on Friday following a report from Bloomberg that said the radio giant has started early talks with satellite radio’s SiriusXM to…
EXCLUSIVE: In 2024, almost 80,000 people died of drug overdoses in the U.S., according to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. North of the border, the situation is…
President Donald Trump delivered remarks for about an hour at the dinner party David Ellison hosted in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening “honoring” Trump —…
Nikki Glaser further cemented her status as Hollywood’s go-to award show host at the Time100 Gala on Thursday night, taking playful jabs at a wide range of creatives being honored…
Comcast co-CEOs Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh had packages worth, respectively, $35.1 million and $71.8 million for 2025. Cavanagh, who was president of Comcast last year and…
EXCLUSIVE: There is major changing of the guard on Chicago Fire. Andrea Newman, who has been on NBC’s firefighter drama for its entire 14-season run to date and showrunner…
Recently departed Paramount president Jeff Shell had a 2025 package worth $60.7 million, according to an SEC filing Friday. Shell compensation was mostly $1.4 million in base…
Paramount Skydance chairman and CEO David Ellison, who is in the midst of trying close a massive deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, had a pay package worth $63.2 million last…
Voices inside the country decry the toll on civilians and cinema, while exiled filmmakers warn they’ve been shut out of Iran’s future.
After “Baby Reindeer” wrapped production in 2023, Richard Gadd didn’t take a beat. Virtually the next day, he started on his follow-up, the gripping new HBO limited series “Half…
The show, whose second season concluded in October 2025, focused on young adults with superpowers.
EXCLUSIVE: “As governor, I will do whatever it takes to preserve and advance California’s leadership as the artistic and creative powerhouse of the world,” Tom Seyer said…
Eloise Singer’s Lucy Liu-narrated The Pirate Queen: No Safe Waters is among eight works selected for the Cannes Film Festival’s third Immersive Competition, the lineup of which…
HBO Documentary Films has begun production on a documentary series exploring the Zizians, a cult-like enigmatic group of young technologists linked to a series of violent crimes…
Rai Cinema touched down at the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) New York gala on Thursday evening to present Giuseppe Tornatore’s upcoming film The First Dollar to the…
The “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” is going to have to rustle up a new showrunner. Variety has confirmed that Chad Feehan, who served as showrunner…
More than six months after “I Swear” released in the U.K., audiences in the U.S. are now finally getting to see the British indie film that’s been at the center…
South by Southwest London, which runs June 1-6, has unveiled its full music program, with special guests added to the lineup including K-Pop idol Yunjin, Italian pop superstar…
Dubai-based Rise Studios, which is headed by former Warner Bros. Discovery Middle East chief Amanda Turnbull, and Turkish sales and production company Inter Medya have started…
It takes a very special kind of creative mind to bridge surrealist art and whodunit TV productions. But it’s also fitting that “This is Not a Murder Mystery,”, a surprising crime…
EXCLUSIVE: French film stalwart Sara May is stepping into the action and genre space with the launch of her new production banner Sonderworld. The company, which has backing from…
Reality more often than not surpasses fiction: It is yet again the case with “The Deal with Iran”, a three-part Belgian docuseries by Lennart and Maarten Stuyck, shedding light on…
The April 2026 product launch welcomes a new category to Stewart's namesake home and lifestyle brand.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won’t quite be over on May 6, and Barack Obama’s presidential library won’t quite be open, but the duo will be sitting down…
Creator Jennie Snyder Urman also talks about how the show handled David Del Rio’s dramatic departure, all those 'Jane the Virgin' reunions and why they didn't wait to expose Kathy…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from the series premiere of “Half Man,” now streaming on HBO Max. “Half Man,” the sophomore drama from “Baby Reindeer”…
“Enjoy the show. Don’t be an asshole,” While it’s not your typical musical theater greeting, “The Rocky Horror Show” is not your typical show. It’s one that is flamboyantly…
Melissa McCarthy guest starred on Thursday’s episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as a pro fighter who has the hots for Olivia Benson, the NYPD…
Donald Trump arrived at the Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening to attend a private dinner hosted by Paramount CEO David Ellison, who is seeking approval…
[SPOILER ALERT: This article contains mild spoilers for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”]“The Devil Wears Prada” was groundbreaking in numerous ways when it first hit movie theaters 20…
Aiysha Hart, Sami Bouajila and Sharlto Copley also appear in Rupert Wyatt's historical film set in 7th-century Arabia.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s compensation tied to the company’s pending merger with Paramount was rejected by an eye-opening 82% of shareholders, the…
Elizabeth Banks is set to star in a new comedy series at Apple TV that hails from writers Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. The logline for the untitled series states, “Fresh off a…
Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit in Los Angeles, presented by Deloitte, brought together the most influential marketers, creatives and brand leaders who are shaping the…
Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked,” “Harriet”), Thabo Rametsi (“Silverton Siege”) and Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist,” “Ink”) are set…
Tony Bancroft, the award-winning veteran animator, director and producer whose credits include classic Disney films such as “Mulan,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the…
Academy Award-winning actress and activist Julianne Moore will receive Kering’s Women in Motion award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Launched in 2015 by Kering,…
With the rise of AI performers such as Tilly Norwood and recent news of Doug Limon’s upcoming AI-generated feature “Bitcoin: Killing Satoshi,” an initiative…
Graham Norton clearly doesn’t do things by halves and he spent a full month living around the corner from contestants on The Neighbourhood, ITV’s constructed reality…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells will strike up the orchestra — and each other — in a new West End-bound production of Peter Shaffer’s…
The life of Bernard Loiseau, the late French culinary giant who inspired the character of Chef Auguste Gusteau in Pixar’s Ratatouille, is set to be explored in a biopic.…
Netflix’s basketball comedy series Running Point is back for a second season. The third episode of the new installment, released on April 23, carries an end card that reads…
Leah Kateb’s fans include millions of “Love Island USA” viewers — and Tobey Maguire. During a panel at Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit presented by…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from “I Deserve All of This,” the ninth episode of “Survivor” Season 50. It’s safe to say that…
As Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders prepared to cast their votes on the company’s proposed sale to Paramount, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) released a 13-minute video titled…
"We wanted to make sure [the cast feels] good about returning. We never would have gone back if it was anything other than that," Rob Mills tells The Hollywood Reporter, while…
Hulu has released the trailer for Vanderpump Villa Season 3 reunion, which will premiere on April 30. The special will be available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle…
“Dancing With the Stars” is back for its 35th season — and it’s leaning into the women who may have been wronged by men on reality TV. The ABC reality…
After two devoted followers represented his community in a CNN interview, the white nationalist pundit rewarded their loyalty by mercilessly roasting them online.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from Episode 7 of “Imperfect Women,” now streaming on Apple TV. Elisabeth Moss is no stranger to portraying a desperate mother on…
Jon Favreau is finally admitting he was wrong to warn Joe and Anthony Russo against killing off Tony Stark/Iron Man in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” Favreau gave…
Darrell Sheets, a longtime regular on the A&E reality competition series Storage Wars died early this morning at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He was 67. Lake Havasu…
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, breaks down the Warner Bros. Discovery…
Heart Eyes Killer, the deranged murderer who strikes on Valentine’s Day, has staked a big-screen return. Paramount Pictures will co-produce and co-finance “Heart Eyes…
DC Studios has released the trailer for “Clayface,” which hits theaters on Oct. 23. The horror film, which is directed by James Watkins, will track the origins of the…
Katherine LaNasa, Pom Klementieff, Matthias Schweighöfer and Micheál Neeson have joined the cast of the upcoming action-comedy “Mister.” The film marks the directorial…
Neon has released the trailer for “Leviticus,” the highly anticipated conversion therapy horror film that had a buzzy debut at Sundance. The film marks the feature directorial…
Chloé Zhao and 'The President's Cake' filmmaker Hasan Hadi are among those whose works have been included in the selection of the best production-ready screenplays from Tisch…
Hilary Duff reflected on her child star upbringing at the TIME100 Summit in Manhattan, where Time executive editor Dan Macsai asked if documentaries like “Quiet on Set: The Dark…
Shawna Thomas is joining MS NOW as political director after her recent departure from CBS News, where she was executive producer of CBS Mornings. Thomas will lead the…
The White House's war on Iran has inadvertently provided an opportunity for sustainable power alternatives to gain a greater foothold.
Shawna Thomas, a veteran journalist who has enjoyed stints as a Washington producer, news executive and a morning-show honcho, is joining MS NOW after wrapping up a stint as the…
EXCLUSIVE: Studio TF1 has boarded sales on Vincent Garenq’s Cannes-selected drama Forsaken (L’Abandon) revisiting the final 11 days of French school teacher Samuel Paty, whose…
Rebekah Vardy, who infamously took fellow footballer’s wife Coleen Rooney to court over an Instagram post, is set to get her own reality show. Titled “The Vardys,” the…
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Bacon wants to know the secret of success. The British presenter and producer will front an ongoing video podcast series titled Why Are You More Successful Than…
EXCLUSIVE: It’s now a month since Saturday Night Live UK crashed onto British screens like Melania Trump emerging from a garden bush in Croydon — and the early viewing data…
Dave Mason, solo artist, a founding member of the band Traffic, writer of the classic rock songs “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe” and sideman to the Rolling Stones, George…
Cameras on the Hulu series were set to be down until production's own investigation into conflicting claims made by Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
A day after FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic, he has lost a different defamation claim, against news analyst and pundit Frank Figliuzzi.…
Apple’s changing of the guard with low-key Head of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, set to replace CEO Tim Cook in a matter of months, launches a new era at the tech giant. The…
Meryl Streep made headlines last month after revealing that her co-star Anne Hathaway consulted producers on the set of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” to avoid featuring models who…
EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy is in talks to star in Turpentine, a new thriller directed by The Penguin and Mare of Easttown‘s Craig Zobel,…
Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of social-media platform Truth Social and other businesses whose mission is “to end Big Tech’s assault on free…
Maryam Malakpour, who created chic looks for Halle Berry’s juror duties in 2025, shares how she planned the Oscar winner’s wardrobe, plus her style advice for this year's festival.
From a new Charlie Palmer "culinary hotel" in Sonoma to the renovation of the landmark Huntington in San Francisco, these design-forward stays across the state are perfect for a…
Neon, the independent studio behind “Parasite” and “Anora,” has enlisted Sam Evenson to adapt his viral short film “Mora” into a full-length…
“Just because you’re wearing my shirt don’t mean you’re me,” the topless right wing media personality said while livestreaming on X.
EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Shukert, fresh from writing and exec producing Peacock’s The Burbs, is staying in business with UCP. Shukert, who also created Netflix’s The Baby‑Sitters Club,…
Move over, quidditch: “Harry Potter” is sending thousands of drones into the sky to celebrate the franchise. Timed to the franchise’s 25th anniversary, Warner…
Kamala Harris and Rita Moreno will receive Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award and Trailblazer in the Arts Award, respectively, at the law firm’s annual William O.…
Tucker Carlson’s break with President Donald Trump — whom the ex-Fox News host once robustly supported — took a stunning turn, as Carlson apologized for…
One very rarely gets the chance to be in a room with almost two hundred filmmakers from one single country, gathered not to pitch against one another for scarce grants, but to…
Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” held the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third weekend, taking £2.6 million ($3.4 million) and lifting its total to…
Sister Group, Jane Featherstone and Elisabeth Murdoch’s growing transatlantic powerhouse, has added to its portfolio of acquisitions by taking a majority stake in British…
Gabriel Byrne and Geraldine James will lead the world stage premiere of “45 Years,” Hannah Patterson’s theatrical adaptation of Andrew Haigh’s 2015 film,…
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chair of BTS agency HYBE, over an alleged investor fraud scheme. The music mogul is facing arrest after the…
Jones, whose credits at Apple TV include 'Masters of the Air' with Austin Butler and Alfonso Cuarón's 'Disclaimer,' is set to be Amazon's senior commissioner for U.K. scripted.
Seoul police have applied for a warrant to detain Bang Si-hyuk, chair and founder of Hybe, over alleged securities fraud tied to the K-pop conglomerate’s public listing,…
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at President Donald Trump for some unusual behavior during a bill signing. Stewart opened the show by…
Before diving into the ongoing maelstrom of Iran peace talks, Jon Stewart spent several minutes of his opening Daily Show monologue to address President Donald Trump’s…
The Miami Film Festival has announced its prize winners after wrapping the 43rd edition of the cinematic event in South Florida. On the Road (En El Camino), directed by David…
Oscar winner Sean Baker has found an unexpected way to inspire future generations of independent filmmakers — at the bank.  The auteur has secured the first big payday of his…
In "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money," McKenzie cuts through reams of misinformation and conducts unshowy but confrontational interviews with finance players who are famous and…
EXCLUSIVE: Matlock‘s upcoming Season 2 finale, airing April 23 at 9 pm on CBS, will feature three actresses who starred in Jane the Virgin. Bridget Regan will join the…
Tim Cook is set to exit as Apple’s CEO after 15 years. John Ternus, senior VP of hardware engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer, the company…
Rif Hutton, an actor whose prolific work in television included roles on Doogie Howser, M.D., JAG and General Hospital, among many other series, died Saturday, April 18, at his…
The Dragon Slayer breaks down the moment his game unraveled, the moves that cost him and why he’s at peace with the outcome: "I don't think I'm meant to win 'Survivor.'"
The Critics Choice Awards has set the date for its 32nd annual ceremony for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, and has secured a two-year renewal agreement with Versant, extending the…
Swiss-Kenyan director Damien Hauser’s dystopian fable “Memory of Princess Mumbi,” set during 2093 in an imaginary Africa created with the use of artificial…
Alex Wagner has returned to primetime hours on MS NOW — but not in the way viewers might expect. Wagner is among a bevy of hosts from progressive outlet Crooked Media who…
European trade organizations representing the full film industry sector spectrum are up in arms against the EU Commission’s plans to make major changes to its Creative…
EXCLUSIVE: The problem with animation is that it just takes so long. So long, in fact, that Liberty Films issued a wrap announcement on their new film in December of 2023, and,…
Patrick Muldoon, an actor who starred in “Days of Our Lives” and “Melrose Place,” died on Sunday, his manager confirmed to Variety. He was 57. From 1992 to 1995, Muldoon…
The BBC has acquired eight-part French drama The Sentinels from Studiocanal. The war drama-meets-sci-fi is based on Xavier Dorison and Enrique Breccia’s graphic novels Les…
EXCLUSIVE: Talent agency Diving Bell has signed Harvey King, the motorcycle-riding content creator. The London-based company agency will look to supercharge King’s personal…
Mays shares what he "underestimated" about the role, while director Julia Ford discusses how the true-crime series focuses on the failures of London's Metropolitan Police, aka…
Kurt Russell and Kristin Scott Thomas will be the recipients of Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Crystal Nymph Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the film and…
"Trump seems to be on an epic run of picking losing fights," the 'Last Week Tonight' host said on Sunday's show.
The local horror-thriller “Salmokji : Whispering Water” retained its position at the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 17–19. According to…
Emmy nominee Martha Kelly breaks down Laurie's journey in season three so far, why she's having more fun this time around and what her endgame is with Rue and Alamo.
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains plot details from Episode 2 of “Euphoria” Season 3. Season 3 of “Euphoria” has introduced a new friend-slash-foe for…
Mindy Cohn is on the mend after secretly undergoing a cancer treatment, following her first time beating breast cancer in 2017. The Emmy-nominated Facts of Life star revealed that…
Noël Coward’s delightful, rarely produced 1925 comedy Fallen Angels is the sort of Broadway fare that gives critics ample reason to use descriptors like “fizzy”…
The couple are “in the process now of transitioning to a more independent [company] where we can work with a bunch of different studios,” Barack Obama said.
Ted Danson recalled an intimidating first encounter with former President Bill Clinton and his Secret Service detail during an early date with his now-wife, Mary Steenburgen.…
EXCLUSIVE: Higher Ground will be breaking new ground in its evolution. The production company of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will transition to becoming independent…
The creator of the award-winning Netflix anthology series shares how an overheard argument inspired the show’s latest installment: “It just goes to show that real life is so much…
Amazon’s second season of its social experiment series, “Jury Duty,” ended this month, with the reveal that unwitting series star Anthony Norman had been working…
I don’t think we appreciate Oscar Isaac enough. That thought lingers while watching Season 2 of Netflix’s “Beef,” which arrives to positive reviews and, once again, widespread…
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” easily retained its box office crown in its third weekend of release, topping the charts with $35 million. The Universal and…
The reimagining of Universal's all-audience blockbuster opened in third place domestically with $13.5 million but makes up ground overseas. New offerings at the specialty box…
Justin Bieber brought out the big guns during his Coachella weekend two headlining set, tapping Sexyy Red, Billie Eilish and SZA as he took a trip down memory lane through his…
Former president Barack Obama appeared alongside former first lady Michelle Obama, five other former U.S. leaders, actors Nicole Kidman and Ted Danson, 'SNL' players Tina Fey and…
In some vault, somewhere, are a couple of unreleased “rough tracks” featuring two-time Emmy-nominated actor Matt Bomer and 17-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane…
Jessica Chastain says Apple TV is finally going to release her political thriller series “The Savant.” It was supposed to premiere in September 2025 but was postponed following…
Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool in Paris last week and had been in a coma since, suffering a cardiac arrest, her daughters told Agence France-Presse.
Chilean star power is in full force at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) where Pablo Larrain, Sebastián Lelio and Maite Alberdi lead a large contingent from Chile as the…
The award-winning TV and film actress also discussed her journey into becoming a producer, her relationship to America, and representation of women in Hollywood during a 20-minute…
“Heated Rivalry” showrunner Jacob Tierney is in the midst of writing Season 2 of the hockey romance series, which he says will find Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams)…
The 31-year-old British-Korean actress, who got her start as a K-pop idol trainee turned K-drama star, loves how messy the Netflix anthology characters get to be: “We all have…
Nathalie Baye, the acclaimed French performer who broke out in “Day for Night” and later appeared in “Catch Me If You Can” and “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” has died. She was 77.…
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from Season 2 of “Beef,” now streaming on Netflix Netflix’s “Beef” is back for a second season, and the…
Nathalie Baye, the renowned French actress who appeared in Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can (2002), has died. She was 77. The 4x César Award-winning actress died on…
The actress received the Art of Light Award during the Miami Film Festival for her role in the Walter Thompson-Hernández feature which premiered at Sundance earlier this year.
Now on its 22nd edition, the Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) Co-Production Meeting program has grown from strength to strength, luring a wide range of directors and producers…
Now that the 2025-26 NHL regular season is finished, brackets are set and the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are starting on Saturday, Apr. 18. The top 16 teams, such as the…
Friday brought a slew of newcomers to the domestic box office, including Magnolia Pictures’ “Normal” and “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” from Warner Bros. and Atomic Monster. However,…
Record Store Day may know what it’s doing, traditionally scheduling the biggest sales day of the year for independent music retailers on the Saturday after tax day. You are…
After rumors swirled that she would appear at Coachella weekend one, Madonna made a cameo during Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining performance on Friday night, appearing near…
"The thrilling thing I need to point out to everybody right now is this probably the first time I’ve ever performed with someone who’s shorter than me,” the Queen of Pop said of…
FRIDAY PM: Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie still has the star power at No. 1 with $30M third weekend, -56%, after a $7.1M Friday, heading toward a…
A federal judge in Sacramento has issued a preliminary injunction against Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna TV stations as part of DirecTV’s lawsuit to block the merger…
"I wanted to participate in any way — literally a volunteer position, like serving coffee if needed – and I put the feelers out through people I work with," the Emmy nominee said…
(Updated with Nexstar statement) A federal judge just put a halt to Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, putting in doubt the combination of the companies to…
O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker headline the reimagined take, ‘Thursday,’ starring alongside Terry Crews, YG, Kevin Dotson, Jared Verse, Byron Young and Big Boy for the Rams’…
Netflix is developing a series version of the Jodi Picoult novel “The Book of Two Ways,” Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project hails from Matthew…
QVC Group, whose networks pioneered the concept of live TV shopping in the 1980s and built it into a mainstay of the late-20th century media business, has filed for Chapter 11…
Making history as the first act from the Philippines to perform at the fest, the young women of BINI are learning to balance the pride and pressure that comes with representing…
The Writers Guild of America West’s staff is staying on strike for now. After two months on the picket lines, the 115-member bargaining unit held a vote Friday about whether…
Netflix stock fell 10% Friday, with many Wall Street analysts raising questions about the company’s strategic direction. The company’s first-quarter results, released…
Freestyle Digital Media has unveiled the trailer for “Jaunt,” a romantic dramedy that traces a spontaneous road trip along the California coast, ahead of its worldwide digital…
'All Rhodes' will be produced by Magilla Entertainment, the banner behind 'Moonshiners' and 'Beachfront Bargain Hunt.'
Cassie Lang will return in “Avengers: Doomsday.” Kathryn Newton announced on Instagram on Friday that she is one of the, let’s face it, half of SAG-AFTRA’s…
Italian executive Marco Chimenz has stepped down as co-managing director of Paris-based pan-European production and sales company Federation Studios after less than three years.…
For more than four decades, Garcelle Beauvais has built a career as an award-winning actress, author, executive producer, TV host and, of course, a “Real Housewife,”…
The experimental performance has a different actor appear each night, who will be encountering the script for the very first time.
Iranian-German playwright Nassim Soleimanpour and director Omar Elerian have launched There & Then, an independent theatre company whose inaugural production brings…
Asif Kapadia is set to complete the final chapter in what has long been considered a landmark and groundbreaking British TV docuseries. The “Up” series of films…
Jacqueline Zünd’s new film, which takes audiences to the Persian Gulf region with stylized imagery and sound, world premieres at the Swiss doc festival Visions du Réel.
Paramount today held its first upfront presentation since the company last held court at Carnegie Hall in 2022. Taking place almost a month ahead of the traditional upfront week,…
Anubhav Sinha spent years carrying the unease before “Assi” became a film. The director, whose socially driven second act began with “Mulk” in 2018, tells…
The newly released series, starring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, tells the story of a modern-day grand prince and a corporate heiress whose marriage of convenience takes an unexpected…
More from the Oscar front at CinemaCon. At the recently concluded 98th Academy Awards Paramount Pictures had exactly zero Oscar nominations. That is not a great lead into David…
The Warner Bros. film chief and Oscar-winning actress were interviewed at the CNBC Changemakers event in Manhattan Thursday.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “9:00 pm,” the Season 2 finale of “The Pitt,” now streaming on HBO Max. The final two episodes of “The Pitt” were…
Only a species suffering from terminal main character syndrome would, when describing intimately human experiences like love, reach for the language of global cataclysm. Tsunami,…
Singer D4vd has been arrested for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was found dead in Hollywood in the trunk of his Tesla in September. According to the LAPD, D4vd, whose…
Finally, at long last, the Avengers are assembling again! This much-anticipated reunion of Earth’s Mightiest heroes can’t come soon enough. It’s been six…
Will Woody or Buzz Lightyear save the toys from extinction? That question was at the heart of the “Toy Story 5” footage that Disney and Pixar shared with theater…
Disney and Lucasfilm have offered a new extended look at The Mandalorian and Grogu, their Star Wars film marking the first in the franchise to hit theaters since The Rise of…
Who needs Warner Bros.?
Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings, who served as CEO for 25 years, is leaving the streaming giant’s board of directors. Hastings is leaving the Netflix board…
“Heated Rivalry” isn’t eligible for an Emmy, but the Television Academy has still found a way to award the breakthrough Crave series — seen here in the U.S. on…
The star, who has largely been outside of the spotlight since his heated divorce trial with Amber Heard, made an appearance during Paramount's presentation.
Paramount has debuted the first trailer for Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story, its true-life football pic starring Superman‘s David Corenswet, which opens Christmas Day.…
The Paramount+ reality series returns with four new partners in crisis and being counseled by the celebrity psychoanalyst to keep their relationships on the rails.
Heated Rivalry, Adolescence, Dying For Sex, South Park, Deaf President Now! and Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television are the recipients of the 19th Television Academy…
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC’s interim director general has said he is “incredibly frustrated” after news of 2,000 layoffs was leaked to the media before being…
Kirk Acevedo, a working actor who has appeared in series for Marvel (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) and DC (“Arrow”) and in movies such as “Dawn of the…
The international premiere of documentary “Spring Wind – The Awakening,” charting the political journey of Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar that culminated…
What is Australian independent cinema making of the wider world right now? Five answers are set to emerge at the Cannes Film Festival next month, where the Adelaide Film Festival…
EXCLUSIVE: Channel 5 (now 5) is leaning into its dynastic period drama The Hardacres and we’ve got new cast and a first look at Season 2. New faces include Michele Dotrice…
EXCLUSIVE: Carlette Norwood was sat next to her colleague in a car when she discovered he was a convicted sex offender. Norwood runs an award-winning independent theater in…
Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny round out the central quartet in Lee Sung Jin's dark comedy about the escalating rivalry between two couples working at a country club.
Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour won the Major Tour of the Year award at the 2026 Pollstar Awards, held Wednesday night in Hollywood as the centerpiece event of the annual Pollstar…
Mel Brooks brought the Farce to CinemaCon. Brooks didn’t attend the annual convention in Las Vegas, but the 99-year-old comedy legend sent a pre-taped video for the…
Courtenay Valenti, head of film at Amazon MGM Studios, address the elephant in the room right off. “Now, I know you’re all wondering when we’re going to announce…
Three Thai feature projects – among them a World War II drama from “Beautiful Boxer” helmer Ekachai Uekrongtham – will go before industry buyers and programmers at the…
The reality star is hoping to unseat Karen Bass, who is running for reelection.
Steven Spielberg praised NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley for moving to a 45-day exclusive theatrical window, accepted an award from the Motion Pictures Association,…
They’re here. Steven Spielberg premiered a new trailer at CinemaCon on Wednesday for “Disclosure Day,” his return to summer blockbuster filmmaking after a decade…
Another familiar face has joined the “Baywatch” reboot at Fox. Erika Eleniak, who starred in the first two seasons of the show before departing at the beginning of…
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said that he still is inviting Paramount CEO David Ellison to testify on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, after the lawmaker held a 2…
Mega-producers Jerry Bruckheimer (F1) and Emma Thomas (Oppenheimer) were grilled at CinemaCon Wednesday over why they haven’t signed an open letter in heavy circulation…
Throughout its entire 54-year history, “The Price Is Right” never aired a live episode — until this fall. CBS revealed Wednesday that it has ordered “The Price…
Han Solo is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. on April 29, but not all fans are satisfied with the new look of the intergalactic smuggler. On…
The comedian, who claimed the No. 1 special on all platforms last year, has long played his dual cultures for laughs. But as the conflict gets deadly serious, he says what the…
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have debuted the trailer for the upcoming historical drama, giving viewers a first look at the AI technology that was used…
Elizabeth Banks appeared on Bustle’s “One Nightstand” podcast to promote her new Peacock series “The Miniature Wife” and called out the white women…
“You’re in the jungle, baby”. He certainly is. AMC+ and Shudder have dropped the trailer for The Terror: Devil in Silver, ahead of its May 7 premiere. The latest…
Multihyphenate film and TV pioneer Tyler Perry will be among the honorees at the sixth annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards. The annual award show spotlights celebrities,…
UPDATED: Mark Ruffalo will speak via Zoom at Sen. Cory Booker’s “spotlight hearing” on Wednesday on Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros.…
The trade group’s latest green production resource offers advice for cutting down emissions on set — and selling that approach to top creatives and heads of department.
Australian police have launched an investigation after Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of sexual assault in a string of social media posts. Perry has strongly denied the claims.…
Duracell may have come up with an advertising concept that can last as long as its popular batteries. As the World Cup tournament draws near, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned…
Beta Cinema has posted deals for award-winning Austrian Berlinale 2026 Panorama title Four Minus Three as it enjoys a strong theatrical launch in its home territory and sweeps…
EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton, who recently starred with Daniel Day-Lewis in Anemone and in Starz series The Serpent Queen, is set to headline rescue thriller…
The ‘SNL’ honcho covered taking his hit sketch show to the U.K. and where he gets his wisdom from in a 35-minute Q&A with the NBCUniversal chairperson: "Remember almost all…
U.K. microdrama platform TattleTV – billed as the country’s first dedicated app of its kind – has adapted Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 feature “The Kid” for…
Kanye West has postponed a concert in the French port city of Marseille in June following news that France was studying options for banning the event due to his past antisemitic…
EXCLUSIVE: BBC Select has ordered a second season of Queens That Changed the World. The history doc series will highlight six formidable historical female rulers, namely Maria…
Pan Nalin’s award-winning Gujarati-language drama “Last Film Show” will open in French cinemas on June 10, with Friday Entertainment bringing the picture to more…
Billy Crystal is returning to Broadway. The beloved performer has announced a new one-man show, “860,” which is opening this fall. “860” was written by…
Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall in 860, his new solo show named for the home he lost in the 2025 Palisades fires. Scott Ellis will…
Warner Bros. added a slew of titles to its release calendar in 2027 and beyond, including a “Weapons” prequel about Aunt Gladys and the Margot Robbie-led…
The Fremen descended on CinemaCon, chanting, on Tuesday night — as did Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to tease Dune: Part Three. To that,…
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides may be firmly ensconced as the Padishah Emperor, but as thrilling new footage from “Dune:…
Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, co chairs and co-CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group, took the stage Tuesday at CinemaCon at a potential crossroads for the storied studio,…
At CinemaCon, Warner Bros. finally showed its hand — unveiling a new specialty film label to be run by a trio of creative executives from the Oscar-winning indie studio…
Warner Bros. Pictures today unveiled Warner Bros. Clockwork, its new specialty film label, along with the division’s first film acquisition, Ti Amo!, from Academy Award-winning…
UPDATED: California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special election to fill the seat of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), whose resignation went into effect on Tuesday. The…
Media layoffs across the entertainment industry are hitting hard after last year’s avalanche of job cuts. The unfortunate trend can still be felt following the Covid-19…
So far, the Paramount CEO has declined invitations to testify as he looks to complete the $111 billion megadeal. Lawmakers are turning up the pressure.
Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal are adding their names to the now more than 2,000 Hollywood industry professionals who have signed an open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner…
The Tony nominee, who sang highlights from his career and other tunes, entertained a Los Angeles audience with funny moments and behind-the-scenes tales just days before he takes…
The event, to be hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner at the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 7, will feature a conversation between Lewinsky and author and Trendera…
“The Spanish Cinema has only had one genius: Rafael Azcona,” Oscar winner Fernando Trueba has said.  Screening “Belle Époque,” the film which won Trueba his Academy Award and…
City of Hope, one of the top cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, today announced that Larry Mestel, Founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music, will…
EXCLUSIVE: Kristin Scott Thomas and Kurt Russell will both be feted with a Crystal Nymph Award at this year’s Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The stars will be in…
Ilker Çatak’s political drama “Yellow Letters,” which won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, has sold to further territories, including the U.K., where it was acquired by Curzon…
Taylor Swift, by most measures the all-time queen of the American Music Awards, has plenty of chances to extend her historic lead even further this year. She leads the race for…
Paris-based sales company Luxbox has acquired Katharina Rivilis’ drama “I’ll Be Gone in June,” which has been selected for Cannes’ Un Certain Regard. The film, whose producers…
Hisamatsu Takeo has been appointed as Festival Director at the Tokyo Film Festival, replacing Ando Hiroyasu, who is due to step down on May 31.  Takeo previously served as…
Oliver Savell, who has been twice BAFTA nominated for his role as a young Alan Carr in Changing Ends, is leading the BBC’s adaptation of Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian…
TommyInnit, who runs the most popular Minecraft channel on Twitch, is leading the first series and channel to emerge from Sony’s new digital arm with guests including Stephen Fry.…
EXCLUSIVE: Pearl Mackie (Doctor Who, The Diplomat), Chizzy Akudolu (Tommy & Tuppence, Holby City) and Kerry Howard (Him and Her, Bad Apples) are among the six actresses making…
ACID, the filmmaker-selected Cannes parallel section which first championed the early works of Justine Triet, Kaouther Ben Hania and Radu Jude, has announced the lineup for it…
Returning to hosting duties on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart addressed everything from President Donald Trump’s spat with the Vatican to the electoral defeat of Hungarian…
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for trying to justify posting a since-deleted photo depicting himself as Jesus healing…
Miles Morales is still crawling through alternate realities in a thrilling first look at “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” that Sony Pictures released Monday at…
“Weapons” writer and director Zach Cregger is back with another spine-chilling horror movie — this time with an established video game property in…
The Further is making its way to Vegas. Sony offered the first look at “Insidious: Out of the Further” at CinemaCon, the annual movie theater trade show that’s…
David Letterman is sharing his thoughts on CBS replacing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed. The eye network unveiled its plans for its…
The singer teamed with Gold House to put the video together, with director Warren Fu noting it “reimagines the American Dream as something more diverse and inclusive.”
UPDATED: After abandoning his gubernatorial campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations, Rep Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said Monday that he is resigning from Congress. What’s…
Jorginho Frello shared an update in which he revealed that the pop star had "reached out privately" to his wife and that his "understanding of parts of what happened" has shifted.
Angel showed off its slate at the Las Vegas convention, with looks at 'Young Washington' and Alan Ritchson's 'Runner.'
Brian Tyree Henry will star in “Running,” a sports drama from “Warrior” and “The Way Back” director Gavin O’Connor. He joins the previously announced star…
After starring in Apple’s veteran drama Causeway and crime drama series Dope Thief and earning major awards recognition for both, Brian Tyree Henry has inked a deal to star…
The UK’s antitrust authority has taken its first step towards launching a formal investigation into the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The…
Nearly a month after the widely publicized incident in which his daughter claimed that Chappell Roan’s bodyguard behaved aggressively toward her during Lollapalooza weekend in…
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn unpacks another big weekend for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as well as…
EXCLUSIVE: TikTok is keen to get further into the original series game with vertical dramas. The social media platform has recently become a haven for original scripted vertical…
President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account removed an image depicting him as a Christ-like figure, after the post generated a wave of outrage from those across the…
Senior figures within the film community in Hungary gave two thumbs up to Péter Magyar’s landslide victory Monday, although the scale of reforms needed within the media and…
A new “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” are finally in action, as Season 2 of the Amazon Prime Video series has started production after a monthslong delay. According to sources,…
Roblox is again expanding its safety protocols for younger users with the launch of “Kids” accounts for those ages 5-8 and “Select” accounts for the 9-15…
Kate Hudson has worked with actors including Hugh Jackman, Billy Crudup and Matthew McConaughey, but says the cast of her scripted Netflix series “Running Point” really took to…
Ruby Modine, known for “Shameless” and the horror franchise “Happy Death Day,” and Richard Harmon, who recently starred in the worldwide hit “Final…
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photo of himself seemingly dressed as Jesus Christ shortly after slamming Pope Leo XIV as “weak.” On Sunday night, Trump posted a…
Cannes’ Critics Week is set to kick off its 65th edition with Phuong Mai Nguyen’s animated feature “In Waves” and close with Félix de Givry’s coming-of-age drama…
Rosamund Pike also won for her legal drama 'Inter Alia,' though U.S. star Bryan Cranston lost out on the best actor prize to 'Kenrex' actor Jack Holden.
Asia Media Alliance Group and Nation Pictures have formally launched a joint venture to develop and produce genre films from Indonesia and Southeast Asia for global audiences,…
The Colombian superstar brought out Becky G, Mariah Angeliq and Wisin and special guests as the Latina artist played the first-ever headlining set from a Latina act in the…
He’s more used to giving the orders than undertaking missions, but Boris Johnson is headed to the heart of the Ukraine-Russia War. Paramount’s UK network 5 has ordered…
For the final season of her HBO series, Kudrow and co-creator Michael Patrick King recruited Julian Stern to play a “troubleshoot tech guy” who helps coordinate AI tools on…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Rooster Episode 6, titled “Cop Hawk.” As with many a Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses show, there are always new…
SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains spoilers for Rooster Episode 6, titled “Cop Hawk.” Things get complicated for a couple characters at the end of Rooster’s sixth…
And then there were nine. Days after four women including a former staffer, accused Eric Swalwell of rape and other misconduct, the cable news friendly Congressman has faced up to…
Ben McKenzie suspected there was something suspicious about crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried long before anyone else did. The actor known for Gotham and The O.C., who earned a degree…
“Paddington the Musical” swept the Olivier Awards 2026 on Sunday, claiming seven prizes at the Royal Albert Hall in London, including the Cunard best new musical award…
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” star Walker Scobell wrote on his Instagram Story Sunday that he will be skipping his high school prom because many of his prospective dates have…
HBO, Jean Smart and Zendaya could be headed toward Emmy history…together. With the drug addiction drama “Euphoria” and the biting comedy “Hacks” officially kicking off their third…
Centre-right, pro-European Union opposition leader Péter Magyar beat populist, right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary’s high stakes general election on Sunday. Final…
Unfolding in an isolated fishing village, Kai Stänicke’s German drama “Trial of Hein” has a nebulous, nondescript period setting, but its concerns are entirely contemporary. We’re…
What a difference a year makes. Last year at the start of CinemaCon, we were questioning the existence of theatrical after a dead first quarter, that had the domestic box office…
Issa Rae recently told The Wrap that “Hollywood is in an identity crisis right now” and is experiencing a downturn in representation both behind and in front of the camera. “I…
During a recent appearance on “Hot Ones Versus” opposite Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston defended his “Breaking Bad” wife, Skyler White, played by Anna Gunn, who was vilified by…
Asha Bhosle, the legendary Bollywood playback singer whose voice was immortalized on more than 2,000 films, has died. She was 92. The 2x Grammy nominated singer died on Sunday in…
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is officially the year’s highest-grossing film to date with $629 million at the global box office. While the film’s towering…
Universal’s animated sequel “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” remained No. 1 at the domestic box office, collecting $69 million from 4,284 North American theaters…
Asha Bhosle, the Indian singer whose unmatched range and longevity made her a defining force in Hindi-language film music from the late 1940s through the 21st century, died April…
In his Saturday Night Live debut, Colman Domingo cements himself in that rarified class of novices whose technical lack of experience belies a natural understanding of stage…
Electronic musician Anyma is speaking out after his Coachella set was canceled due to severe weather condititions early Saturday morning.  “I’m heartbroken,” the DJ, whose…
James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump opened Saturday’s “SNL” with a series of increasingly ridiculous “urgent” phone calls to Tiger Woods (Kenan…
Just a couple of hours after Vice President JD Vance announced that marathon peace talks with Iran produced no agreement, Saturday Night Live opened with Donald Trump (James…
Big Little Lies creator and Television Academy Hall of Famer David E. Kelley gave a minor update regarding the status of the much-anticipated third season of the HBO drama. The…
Who could’ve guessed that the biggest water-cooler moment from night 1 of Coachella 2026 would not be a musical cameo or a particularly galvanizing moment from one of the…
Though it was not entirely without precedent as the progenitor of faux-found-footage horror, few films have been more widely imitated than 1999’s “The Blair Witch Project” — if…
Sabrina Carpenter is apologizing for dismissing a traditional Arabic celebratory call as “weird” following backlash that her comments were insensitive and xenophobic.…
The '28 Years Later' star also said he was previously asked to reprise the role: "But then nothing’s happened and I think that ship has sailed.”
The child star stepped away from acting to pursue a career in racing. However, he recently returned for the Hulu and Disney+ four-episode series, where he stars opposite original…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair”…
John Nolan, the actor who starred in Dark Knight Rises and Person of Interest, has died. He was 87. The uncle of Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, his death was reported by…
The best MMA fighters in the world travel to the United States for PFL Chicago. The the main card pits Milwaukee fighter Sergio Pettis (25-7-0) takes on Minnesota fighter Mitch…
Hours after Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair debuted on Hulu, Frankie Muniz walked away from a crash at his other job. On Friday, the actor and NASCAR Craftsman…
The 'Armchair Expert' podcaster said he "ended up loving him so much" about the 'Grey's Anatomy' star, who died in February at age 53 after an ALS diagnosis.
John Nolan, a British stage and screen actor whose career spanned decades of theater, television and film — including roles in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” trilogy and the CBS…
For decade upon decade, many Cuban exiles have prayed for the downfall of the island’s communist government, established in the 1959 coup led by “comandante” Fidel Castro.…
Ahead of the “Euphoria” Season 3 premiere on Sunday and his Coachella performance this weekend, composer Labrinth spoke out about the show and his music. In a new…
It’s a “Super Mario World,” and we’re just living in it. Universal and Illumination’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” led the box office again on its second Friday in North American…
After creator Sam Levinson chimed in on the Euphoria composer’s exit, Labrinth is setting the record straight once again. Ahead of the HBO series’ Season 3 premiere on…
Ralph Fiennes thinks the “ship has sailed” for him to reprise the role of Voldemort, but he’d be more than happy to pass the wand to another acclaimed British…
Everything in the movie, from the chomping shark attacks that churn up the splashing water with Hawaiian Punch foam to the way that a humungous great white meets her fate at the…
Coachella attendees who turned out to watch Katseye perform got a “Golden” treat when the singers behind Huntr/x — Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)…
The OpenAI CEO covers a lot of ground in the personal blog post, shared Friday afternoon, by opening up on Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz’s investigation and reliving his past…
With the second season of Apple TV and Hello Sunshine’s The Last Thing He Told Me drama series drawing to a close today, it only made sense that Deadline got to chat via phone…
Accusations of rape and other misconduct against Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has thrown California’s already chaotic California gubernatorial race into unknown…
Disney’s shuffling of its communications team under new CEO Josh D’Amaro and his communications chief Paul Roeder continues. On Friday, the company said that Nastasya…
The crew of Artemis II has safely splashed down after their historic 10-day trip around the moon. Shortly after 5pm PT, the Orion spacecraft, dubbed Integrity by its four-person…
In the latest bruising to hit the British Royal family, Prince Harry has been whacked with a defamation lawsuit in the UK by a charity that the second son of King Charles III and…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” You’re not the boss of me now, but Linwood Boomer is still…
The actress, predicted as an Emmy frontrunner for her portrayal of the former Calvin Klein publicist, filmed the series during a hot summer shoot last year.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains major spoilers from “Home,” the third episode “For All Mankind” Season 5, now streaming on Apple TV. There’s a poignant irony that on the same…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for The Last Thing He Told Me’s Season 2 finale. Like Judy Greer’s Quinn Campano says in the final moments of The Last Thing He…
Sunny Side of the Doc, the international documentary marketplace held in La Rochelle, France, has announced the first speakers for its upcoming 2026 edition. The 37th SSD, running…
The integration of CBS and Paramount cable assets under George Cheeks, Chair of TV Media, continues. After BET Studios in December became a label of CBS Studios, the same is now…
Alec Botnick has been named president of Nickelodeon Animation Studios, according to a memo obtained by Variety from Paramount’s Chair of TV Media George Cheeks. A longtime…
Millennium Docs Against Gravity, the world-class nonfiction film festival in Poland, has announced its main competition lineup, with the winner earning instant qualification for…
“Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson focused much of the HBO series’ third season around Fezco, the character played by Angus Cloud, before the actor’s death…
Lionsgate has promoted Laurel Pecchia to the tole of senior vice president of corporate communications, Variety has learned. In her role, she helps lead Lionsgate’s…
Laurel Pecchia is expanding her role at Lionsgate with a promotion to Senior Vice President, Corporation Communications. Pecchia joined the studio in June 2022 as Vice President,…
You don’t need to be a tech mogul to watch “The Audacity,” the new AMC drama that tells the story of a Silicon Valley guru who must navigate his way around a consumer data…
This week's rundown of Hollywood's biggest winners and losers, from a beloved power couple to the "Black Snape" uproar to Warner. Bros' fan-frustrating flex.
An investigative documentary titled “All the Evil in the World” — about the murder of leftist Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, who in 2016 was tortured to death in…
Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here bringing you the latest from Cannes lineup week plus plenty more. Read on. And sign up here. Cannes Unveils 2026 Selection But Keeps Biz…
BAFTA has revealed the outcome of the independent review into the N-word controversy that erupted at its recent film awards on Feb. 22., which it said revealed a “number of…
BAFTA has apologized “unreservedly” to the Black and disabled communities over the N-word debacle, having identified “a number of structural weaknesses” in…
As Malcolm in the Middle returns after 20 years, creator Linwood Boomer and his wife/executive producer Tracy Katsky had plenty of family moments to look back on for inspiration.…
Jean Smart’s comedy legend Debrah Vance confronts irrelevance and shoots for one last shot at greatness as HBO's critically acclaimed comedy heads toward its endgame.
Don’t count out a “Hacks” reboot just yet. When asked about the possibility of coming back for one, Hannah Einbinder told Variety, “Of course I would. Any…
Less than a month into his new job as Senior EVP and Chief Communications Officer at The Walt Disney Company, Disney veteran Paul Roeder has unveiled the structure of the…
Disney elevated April Carretta to EVP of communications, reporting to chief communications officer Paul Roeder. As part of her expanded duties, Caretta will be the day-to-day…
Eligibility rulings for three Broadway productions are now set as the Tony Awards race gets underway. The administration committee clarified key category placements that could…
Warner Chappell Music publishing has re-signed Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Laufey to a global publishing contract, the company announced; terms of the deal were not…
"I had déjà vu all over again with Chase [Infiniti] sitting at the window in 'The Testaments,'" executive producer Warren Littlefield tells The Hollywood Reporter about the…
CBS has made the final scripted programming decision ahead of revealing its 2026-27 schedule next week. The network on Thursday picked up one of its two comedy pilots, Eternally…
Highlighting a rift in the right-wing political spectrum, President Donald Trump lashed out against four widely followed conservative influencers — Tucker Carlson, Megyn…
Afrika Bambaataa, one of the progenitors of hip-hop whose breakthrough track “Planet Rock” helped define electro-funk and influence generations of artists, has died according to…
The event, always a high-profile stop for Hollywood’s executives, will honor Paramount’s chair of TV media, George Cheeks, with the Gil Nickel Humanitarian Award, with Kathy Bates…
Entertainment industry veteran Thai Randolph has taken the wraps off her new venture: NILE & Co., described as a content and commerce platform that works with “creators…
EXCLUSIVE: HBO Max’s American Blue pilot continues to build its series regular cast with the addition of Paulina Olszynski (Best Thing), Algee Smith (Euphoria), Jeremy Bobb…
EXCLUSIVE: Chilean director Manuela Martelli will make her Cannes Official Selection debut this May as with her second feature Meltdown premiering in Un Certain Regard, and…
ESPN announced that it will bring “Women’s Sports Now” to the cabler April 16, making the weekly series available across all ESPN digital platforms throughout the season. “Women’s…
Global sales and distribution company Filmhub has acquired the rights to “Burt,” a micro-indie dramedy about an estranged father and son navigating Parkinson’s…
The ‘North of North’ indigenous comedy creators and showrunners will receive the Breakthrough Award on May 28 in Toronto.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports division has no problem showing up on the college basketball court, the professional hockey rink or the big-league baseball field. In recent…
CAA has signed Iranian-Greek American filmmaker, writer and actress Izabel Pakzad for representation. The signing comes as Pakzad’s feature directorial debut, “Find…
 Noah Wyle really loves Hollywood. The actor, a third-generation Angelino, grew up just north of Hollywood Boulevard and has taken thousands of steps over the stars on the…
Paramount said today it’s successfully completed the syndication of a previously disclosed bridge facility and entered into permanent financing transactions with a group of 18…
Saltburn‘s Rosamund Pike will make her Broadway debut this fall in Suzie Miller’s acclaimed West End play Inter Alia. Directed by Justin Martin, who last teamed with…
Ryan Gould, who helps oversee U.S. ad sales for Warner Bros. Discovery, has been appointed chairman of Open AP, the consoritum of media and tech companies working to make new…
Dish Network’s Sling TV is giving you a way to watch ESPN — for less than Disney. Sling TV has launched Sling Essentials, a new internet-streaming TV package touted as…
Ego Productions, the French premium label within the Mediawan Group, and Seoul-based Flix Oven have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and produce films and…
Created by “Schitt’s Creek” Emmy-winner Dan Levy and “I Love L.A.” creator Rachel Sennott, Netflix’s “Big Mistakes” is an absolutely unhinged crime comedy about two siblings who…
“Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin didn’t think twice before agreeing to work on the latest script for the upcoming “X-Men” reboot. “No matter how much you got going on, you…
Few would stretch as far as calling “Under the Tuscan Sun” a classic, and yet that easy-breezy Diane Lane vehicle from 2003 has an enduring cultural presence of sorts:…
While Olivia Munn is used to playing strong women, she’s had to deal with plenty of strong male personalities behind the scenes. The actress recently recalled an…
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Wednesday night’s episode of Abbott Elementary. There’s trouble in paradise for Willard R. Abbott Elementary’s…
The Writers Guild of America has reached a deal with the studios, but most of the staff of its West local remains on strike. In a letter on Wednesday, California Sen. Lola…
Jeff Shell is unlikely to be directly replaced as president of Paramount, numerous insiders and people who do business with the company tell Deadline. Despite weeks of speculation…
James Gunn’s plan to add more star power to his “Superman” sequel, “Man of Tomorrow,” continues: the DC Studios co-chief is currently casting the…
Jake Tapper provided some context to CNN’s reporting on a boastful statement put out by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council in the aftermath of a ceasefire deal…
UPDATED with more signatories: Days after another round of No Kings! protests brought Robert De Niro, Jana Fonda, Jimmy Kimmel, Bruce Springsteen and millions more out on the…
George Clooney fired back at the White House after Communications Director Steven Cheung released a statement condemning the two-time Oscar winner for saying President Donald…
EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar winner George Clooney has responded to a catty White House statement following the actor/director/producer/writer’s public accusation that Donald…
Peter Dinklage has joined the cast of FX’s “Alien: Earth” Season 2, Variety has confirmed. While his character details are still kept under wraps, the…
It’s Cookie Time! Cameron Diaz is set to star in a sequel to the hit 80s comedy “Troop Beverly Hills,” directed by Clea DuVall. The new movie is in development…
The reality star subtly addressed the controversy surrounding her co-stars — ex West Wilson and friend Amanda Batula — and their new relationship at the 'Euphoria' season three…
EXCLUSIVE: Nick Babiarz is coming back to Ginsberg / Libby as Vice President, Awards. The news follows the recent announcement that partner Lee Ginsberg is exiting the firm to…
EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Anonymous Content has signed Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou for representation. Aristidou comes to Anonymous after premiering her debut…
Alfre Woodard, J.K. Simmons, Jason Schwartzman, André Holland, Noémie Merlant, Golshifteh Farahani, Teddie Allen, and Felicity Jones have been set for Arnaud Desplechin’s…
Shell had been facing an internal investigation after a notorious whistleblower alleged that he revealed non-public information to him.
Guatemala’s Jayro Bustamante, whose feature “Mountains of Fire” (“Cordillera de Fuego”) screens at the 14th IFF Panama, is in production on his latest work, “Eruption,”…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa starrer “I’m Not an Actor” (Main Actor Nahin Hoon) will open in Indian cinemas on May 8 through distributor Platoon…
India’s Sun Pictures has unveiled the title of its large-scale fantasy-action collaboration between director Atlee, Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone: “Raaka.” The…
Co-creator Bill Lawrence explains why the season three finale felt like the end — even though it's not — and where the show will jump when it returns.
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from Hulu’s series premiere of The Testaments. Surprise! If fans of The Handmaid’s Tale were worried…
Jimmy Kimmel addressed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran during his Tuesday night monologue and pointed out a recurring pattern with President Donald Trump’s…
About 90 minutes after announcing a two-week ceasefire in the war in Iran, Donald Trump was irate over CNN’s reporting of a statement issued by the country’s Supreme…
The war of words ramped up after the popular MAGA-sphere web personality laid into him over his "vile" Easter morning Truth Social missive.
It’s now the Producers Guild of America’s turn to set its dates for its next two awards ceremonies. The guild will hold the 38th and 39th annual Producers Guild Awards…
The 2027 edition will fall during the final round of Oscars voting.
UPDATED with Iranian statements: Donald Trump on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire deal with Iran brokered by Pakistan for an off-ramp on his threat that a “whole civilization will die…
EXCLUSIVE: Cecily Pierce is moving up at TFC Management. Pierce has been promoted to manager, having most recently served as the coordinator across both TFC Management and TFC…
Moments after the dates for the 2027 & 2028 Oscar ceremonies were announced, SAG-AFTRA revealed the date and time for next year’s Actor Awards. The Actor Awards are…
The event, formerly the SAG Awards, will again fall during the final round of Oscars voting.
Mark Hamill is giving the new leadership at Lucasfilm an enthusiastic endorsement. Speaking to USA Today, the Luke Skywalker actor said he “can’t think of better…
UPDATED with latest: The 2026 Oscars are history, so here’s look at what’s ahead trophy show-wise. Check back often for updates. March 31: Webby Awards nominations…
Set four years after the finale of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Hulu’s “The Testaments” returns viewers to Gilead. In “The Handmaid’s Tale,” June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) was forced…
In Hollywood, a career is often a constellation of side hustles. An assistant launches a styling business between gigs. A production designer takes on freelance branding work. A…
Leslie Kuh, who's lived with Stern and his wife in their Southampton mansion since 2024, targets an animal rescue organization operated by the couple.
EXCLUSIVE: Fox’s medical drama Doc is taking a page out of Grey’s Anatomy‘s playbook with a two-hour Season 2 finale featuring a cataclysmic event that leaves…
UPDATED with denials by Fennell reps, studio: Emerald Fennell and Amazon have both denied claims made by screenwriter Joe Eszterhas that the Wuthering Heights filmmaker is…
EXCLUSIVE: Peters, Fraser + Dunlop (PFD), which reps the likes of Michael Caine, Bear Grylls and Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer, has promoted Rosie Gurtovoy to run…
Costume designer Sarah Millman came onto witchy cult horror movie “Forbidden Fruits” with a constrained budget, a tight prep window and a cast of characters who each needed to…
Paramount Skydance confirmed syndication agreements with Middle Eastern funds to back its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and said it believes that the “resulting…
A Rome court has ruled that Netflix price hikes in Italy are illegal. The decision sides with a consumer advocacy group which claims the streaming giant broke local rules by…
Kanye West has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in the U.K. following the furore over his headline booking at this year’s Wireless Festival, BBC News…
A Kanye West festival appearance is causing chaos in the UK. The controversial singer, who has been lambasted for months for antisemitic outbursts at a time of heightened tension,…
Lucian Grainge, CEO of the musical home of the likes of Taylor Swift, and his team "have done an excellent job... However, UMG's stock price has languished due to a combination of…
Vietnam’s Mockingbird Pictures is heading to the Beijing International Film Festival with “A ‘Good’ Best Luck,” a dark comedy drama drawing on local…
BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film “Boong” has been set as the opening night selection for the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival, which runs May 28–31 in New York…
Alden Ehrenreich might be lucky “Solo: A Star Wars Story” was such a box office bomb. Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom,…
Rapper Offset was shot in Hollywood, Florida on Monday, and is currently in stable condition. A spokesperson for Offset said in a statement to Variety that he’s being…
Joseph J. Collins, a leading cable executive as the pay-TV platform became a dominant part of the media industry in the late 20th century, has died. He was 81. A family…
Warner Bros. Discovery may no longer show NBA games on TNT each week, but that doesn’t mean the company is no longer playing basketball. Shaquille O’Neal, Authentic Brands…
The LAPD told Benjamin Steinberg that the family ownership of the iconic theatre considered his latest protest a form of harassment. He's since called off his long-running…
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award winner Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt) has been cast in Hulu’s Count My Lies, from former This Is Us executive producers/co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and…
Peacock is hoping the Emmys will ride the “Ponies.” Peacock and Universal Television’s “Ponies” is set to mount a full-court Emmy Awards campaign in…
Steven Sunshine, an award-winning TV and movie writer-producer who worked “Webster,” “The New Odd Couple” and on the news broadcast show…
Donald Trump on Monday threatened an unnamed media outlet that reported on a downed military airman in Iran, warning that the disclosure risked jeopardizing an ultimately…
UPDATE: David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has secured funding commitments from three Gulf nation sovereign wealth funds to back its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.…
As “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” ends its run next month, CBS has opted to turn its 11:35 p.m. ET post-local news timeslot into a time buy, selling the slot to Byron Allen…
If you thought “The Boys” was dark before, just remember that the penultimate season of the pitch-black superhero satire aired prior to the reelection of President Donald J.…
He had two stints at American Television and Communications and helped usher the cable industry into the broadband era.
Vietnamese psychological thriller “Bunny!!” has cleared $1 million across North America and Europe in its first week of international play, distributor 3388 Films has…
The Unknown, David Cale’s Off Broadway thriller starring Sean Hayes that was recently nominated for a prestigious Lucille Lortel Award, will be streamed during its final…
Fernando Coimbra (‘Narcos,’ ‘Perry Mason’) was 11 years old when his country came to a halt to watch an unfolding tragedy that would come to be known as the “Brazilian Chernobyl.”…
Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC’s “Today” on April 6 amid the continued disappearance of her mother, Nancy. Joined by co-anchor Craig Melvin, Guthrie got right…
“Project Hail Mary” rose to the top position at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 3–05, 2026. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service…
Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blasted into first place at the China box office during the April 3–5 weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway, earning RMB57.1…
Next month, the “Star Wars” franchise will return to theaters after an astonishing seven-year absence with Jon Favreau’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a feature spinoff of the…
Ever since “The Bachelor” alum Ashley Iaconetti was announced as one of the seven women anchoring Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” fans of the long-running ABC…
Paramount Skydance seems to be nearing a deal to secure funding from three Gulf nation sovereign wealth funds to back its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according…
Dan Levy told CBS Sunday Morning that he was considering a “Schitt’s Creek” sequel series before the death of his co-star, Catherine O’Hara. Although he asserted that a sequel…
The eight-person core cast is comprised of longtime fan favorites paired with a couple fresh faces.
Dan Levy revealed he once ruminated on a potential follow-up to hit CBC series Schitt’s Creek. After star Catherine O’Hara’s death, however, the showrunner-actor…
The UCLA women’s basketball team has scored the school’s first-ever women’s NCAA championship title, dominating the South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 in a…
The Boy Who Lived is back – in a behind-the-scenes documentary of HBO’s upcoming adaptation of the “Harry Potter” books. Released April 5, the 30-minute special, titled “Finding…
Savannah Guthrie joined Good Shepherd New York’s digital Easter gathering on Sunday morning to share a message of hope amid her mother’s unsolved abduction. “Good morning,…
Lisa Kudrow said during a recent Interview Magazine profile that she’s “not drawn” to new multi-camera sitcoms. The “Friends” star thinks it’s because new shows are “too afraid”…
The “Malcolm in the Middle” revival will not feature the return of Erik Per Sullivan, despite the show’s efforts to pull him away from his studies at Harvard University to play…
Wahoo! Universal and Illumination’s animated sequel “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has activated the domestic box office with $130 million in its opening weekend…
The scheduled three-night headlining appearance by Ye, formerly Kanye West, at the Wireless Festival in London is only growing in controversy. The festival’s sponsor, Pepsi,…
After Charles Barkley spoke about immigrants during a recent segment covering March Madness, this week’s “Saturday Night Live” cold open began with him opining…
It took a while to get there, but like its newly(ish) launched SNL UK cousin, SNL went for a political cold open tonight. The skit started out drilling down on the NCAA Division I…
The April 4 episode of “Saturday Night Live” marked Jack Black’s fifth hosting stint, granting him entry into the exclusive “five-timers club.”…
Steve Kroft may have won numerous Emmys, Peabody Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 30-year tenure as a 60 Minutes correspondent, but when asked by Bill…
The longtime correspondent, who retired in 2019, said he "probably wouldn't do it again" but did find it "exhilarating" to do the stories he did.
Saturday Night Live UK is faithful to The Traitors. Hosted by Riz Ahmed, SNL UK sent up the biggest series on British television with a sketch confronting claims that The Traitors…
‘Saturday Night U.K.’ took aim at a number of public figures in this week’s faux news segment Weekend Update, with one particularly spicy joke invoking Meta CEO Mark…
In an epic bout for the championship, Premier Boxing Champions travels “Down Under,” where Australian boxer Tim Tszyu (26-3-0) takes on Albanian Denis Nurja (20-0-0)…
‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ opened with another Keir Starmer sketch for its third episode, with the British Prime Minister calling upon the services of the country’s biggest…
Saturday Night Live UK cold opened with the British prime minister calling on some friends to deliver a stirring address to the nation. George Fouracres’s Keir Starmer took…
EXCLUSIVE: In a major bargaining plot twist, the Writers Guild of America became the first of the three above-the-line entertainment unions to finalize a tentative deal with the…
With Season 3 of “Shrinking” nearing its finale, co-creator Bill Lawrence is already setting expectations for what comes next. The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth…
As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance. During Friday’s production at the Hollywood…
Creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg recently told The Times of London that “The Studio” Season 2 will be “acknowledging” the death of series star Catherine O’Hara, who died in…
As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie expands on the Nintendo onscreen universe, Charlie Day wants to bring in a fellow It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star. The actor, who…
Dee Freeman, a veteran performer known for her roles on “Sistas” and “The Young and the Restless,” has died. She was 66. Freeman died April 2 following a battle with cancer, her…
EXCLUSIVE: Ann Dowd declares that she “wasn’t ready to give up” playing the often brutally sadistic Aunt Lydia after portraying her for six seasons on the…
As The Boys presents a terrifying dystopia under Homelander (Antony Starr) in the fifth and final season, Eric Kripke recently noted that any narrative similarities to our current…
Mamma mia! “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” powered up at the Friday box office and is on its way to an explosive opening weekend. “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” earned $48.3…
Jonathan Majors’ new action movie, backed by Ben Shapiro’s The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend, is facing scrutiny following an on-set accident…
SATURDAY AM: For those fearing the end of theatrical with Paramount and Warner Bros bound to hook up, the domestic box office is passing the $2 billion mark this weekend, mic…
Dolores ‘Dee’ Freeman, the actress who appeared in The Young and the Restless and Tyler Perry’s Sistas, has died. She was 66. The actress’ family announced…
"Dee had a quiet power that commanded respect without ever needing to demand it. Her legacy is not just in her work, but in how she made people feel — and that will stay with us…
A piece of Jurassic World history was lost in the last month’s devastating storms that hit Hawaii. Chris Pratt recently revealed that the bungalow belonging to his character…
Universal Television continues to license broadcast series to Netflix. Following the successful Netflix U.S. launch of The Hunting Party in February, the studio’s two other…
Blake Lively vowed on Friday to keep up her fight against “digital violence,” a day after a judge threw out her sexual harassment claims against co-star Justin…
EXCLUSIVE: Big news here before Amazon MGM Studios takes the stage a second time at Caesars Palace Colosseum and that’s that the new Spaceballs movie will be rolling into…
The coming-of-age drama hailed from 'Outer Banks' creators Jonas and Josh Pate, who formed a real-life rock band to star at the center of the musical coming-of-age drama.
EXCLUSIVE: Just over a week after several crew members walked off the South Carolina set of Jonathan Majors’ upcoming untitled action film from The Daily…
With a number of free streaming options, here's how to catch the final March Madness matchups ahead of Sunday's championship game.
EXCLUSIVE: There will be no second season of The Runarounds as Prime Video has opted not to renew the YA series. The development is not surprising as it’s been seven…
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award-nominated actress D’Arcy Carden will be honored at SeriesFest with the “Excellence in Acting Award” during its upcoming 12th installment, which runs from May…
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Season 3 of Netflix’s ‘XO, Kitty.’ It looks like Min Ho Moon (Sang Heon Lee) has a big moment coming for him hinted by XO, Kitty…
The 'Succession' star lets loose (again) in latest interview, where even Margot Robbie gets criticized as "too beautiful”: "F**k it! I’m gonna say what I want to say."
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon may have focused on being an independent journalist after being fired from CNN in 2023, but he might have even more ambitious plans in mind for the…
CNews, France’s equivalent to Fox News, is under formal investigation for possible hate speech following allegedly racist comments targeting the newly elected Black mayor of…
Production has been paused on Season 4 of Drag Race Philippines following the sudden death of Misua, who passed away Thursday. A cause of death was not announced. She was 27. The…
The event, which takes place in the Italian city of Udine, is set to honor Fan Bingbing and Koji Yakusho with lifetime achievement awards.
Saudi-owned Middle East broadcaster MBC has unveiled plans to air a high-end TV series titled “Embassy 87” shot in 2022 – that it had previously seemingly shelved – about Saudi…
In a surprise move, the 26-year-old, a founding member of the K-pop mega-group NCT, will exit the boy group and its subunits next week.
With the fifth and final season of Hacks taking on Hollywood once again, Hannah Einbinder has some thoughts about the role artificial intelligence plays in the industry. The 4x…
The Palm Springs International ShortFest will return from June 23-29 for the 32nd annual showcase of short-form cinema. Last year, the fest programmed the Oscar-winning live…
The Grammy-winner, the first woman to play Zidler in the jukebox musical, explained her absence on Instagram: “I’ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty,…
Tzruya “Suki” Lahav, an Israeli songwriter and poet who is best remembered by American music fans as a violinist who recorded and toured with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street…
With the 2028 presidential election inching closer every day, Don Lemon is the latest public figure to flirt with running for office. The CNN alum recently teased “it could…
“Drag Race: Philippines” star Misua died Thursday in the Philippines. Jason Elvie Ty was widely known by their stage name Misua. The news was confirmed by World of…
Jeff Shell’s legal team is engaged in preliminary talks with Paramount Skydance on a possible exit from the media giant, where he currently serves as president. If Shell…
A picket line has popped up on the South Carolina set of Jonathan Majors’ upcoming untitled action film from The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire…
American Federation of Musicians leaders said they could “not remain silent as one of our most celebrated members is singled out and personally attacked by the President of the…
Netflix’s movie ‘War Machine’ also draws a sizable audience in its first week.
Hudson Stone, who stars as Desi in the Disney Channel movie “Camp Rock 3,” has signed an exclusive recording contract with Hollywood Records. The singer-actor, who turns 15 in…
The actors, who play engaged couple Rachel and Nicky in the buzzy horror series, talk to The Hollywood Reporter about their different endings — one is hopeful, the other is "a…
OpenAI is increasingly moving into the world of entertainment. The company has acquired streaming business series TBPN, which has been described as ‘What…
As one of the most popular duos in country music (or country-pop crossover), Dan + Shay are known as serious romantics, to the point where they acknowledge and joke about how many…
The young actor, who was presented a Grammy during the halftime show, will star as an immigrant child in 'Home' opposite Mike Vogel, Alexa PenaVega and Dennis Haysbert.
Sean Gamble, chief executive of the nation’s third largest theater chain, saw his total compensation rise about 10% in 2025 from the year before to $10.8 million. The pay package…
The highly anticipated second season of the award-winning series from writer-director Lee Sung Jin drops on Netflix later this month.
EXCLUSIVE: The Witch Farm, the hit paranormal podcast from Danny Robins, is to be adapted into a BBC drama series. The British broadcaster has greenlit a four-part series of the…
Gene Fallaize, the director behind Kevin Spacey’s first post-acquittal feature “Control,” is tackling World War II for his next film. The as-yet-untitled project will be set on…
The Far East Film Festival has revealed that Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing and Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will each receive the Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement at…
The Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film (May 12-20) is extending its AI For Talent Summit which will mark its second year this May after a one-day inaugural edition last…
The industry-leading Marché du Film, Cannes’s prestigious market, has reinforced its commitment to looking ahead as it gears to deliver its 2026 edition between May 12-20 in the…
EXCLUSIVE: UK microdrama producer Onset Octopus is claiming to the first British producer to independently finance and make a vertical video series for international distribution.…
India’s Reliance Animation Academy and Tenali Rama Animation have unveiled “Ravana – The Lost Battle with Shri Ram,” one of India’s first student-led…
International Emmy-winning Indian comedian Vir Das has set his next directorial venture. Found-footage horror film “Baara Number” will be produced via Das’…
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 12  of “The Masked Singer,” “Finals,” which aired March 25 on Fox. The stars aligned for Ashlee Simpson, who was unmasked…
President Donald Trump addressed an uneasy nation on Wednesday as the United States’ war with Iran entered its second month. He used the prime time slot to briefly address…
Tiffany Young, the Los Angeles-born K-pop pioneer who came of age as a lead member of Girls’ Generation, has signed with Pacific Music Group in a 360 deal that covers both…
In a 19-minute primetime address, President Donald Trump laid out his case for conducting military operations against Iran, casting it as an long overdue step to eliminate a…
As Kim Kardashian makes the leap from TV to the big screen, Eva Longoria is eager for fans to see her starring performance. The Fifth Wheel director praised Kardashian’s…
We’re into the final weeks of the 2025-26 TV year, and here are the dates for ABC’s season-finale episodes of dramas including High Potential, the 9-1-1 shows,…
“Bob’s Burgers” voice actor Eugene Mirman was hospitalized with “serious injuries” on Tuesday after he was rescued from a fiery car crash in New…
Dennis Quaid is set for a lead role in a series set in the world of NASCAR currently in development at AMC. Quaid will star in “Thunder Road,” which is being produced…
Set to take place in Caesars Palace’s Octavius Ballroom on April 16, the chat will be moderated by Matt Belloni, host of The Town and Puck News and former editor of The Hollywood…
Spring has sprung, which means the 2025-26 TV season is in the homestretch. As we flip the calendars to April, it’s time for a look at NBC’s season-finale dates for…
Spring has sprung, which means the 2025-26 TV season is in the homestretch. As we flip the calendars to April, it’s time for a look at NBC’s season-finale dates for…
Amy Madigan won an Oscar for playing Aunt Gladys in Cregger's original horror hit that Warner Bros. released last summer.
“Weapons” breakout character Aunt Gladys’ story continues with a prequel movie, with Zach Shields (“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”) tapped to…
Prime Video has released the official trailer for Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert’s Kevin, their upcoming adult animated comedy series about a neurotic housecat who breaks up…
Zendaya recently appeared on The New York Times’ “Modern Love” podcast alongside her “The Drama” co-star Robert Pattinson and spoke about her…
“Avengers: Infinity War,” “Black Panther” and “Bridgerton” have one thing in common – Exceptional Minds. The North Hollywood-based non-profit training academy works to bring young…
Claire Denis will be feted with the honorary Golden Carriage (Carrosse d’Or) award at the upcoming edition of Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, its parent body the French Directors’…
Austin Film Festival has set Nina Jacobson and Eric Kripke as the first honorees for its 2026 edition. Jacobson will receive the Polly Platt Award for Producing, while Kripke is…
Rattlestick Theater, one of Off Broadway’s most prominent venues for new work since its founding in 1994, will be renamed The Terrence McNally Theater in honor of the late…
The BBC has admitted that it was aware of a police investigation into allegations Scott Mills engaged in sexual offenses involving a teenage boy. One of the BBC’s top radio…
The Last One For The Road leads the nominations for the 71st edition of Italy’s David di Donatello awards which were announced at the historic Cinecittà studios in Rome on…
Simu Liu espionage thriller “The Copenhagen Test” is heading to Channel 4 in the U.K. It will launch April 8. The eight-episode series, produced by UCP, debuted on Peacock in the…
The BBC has apologized for not looking into separate allegations relating to Scott Mills, the radio presenter who was fired amid historical sexual misconduct claims. The BBC was…
Matt Friend hosted the celebration of creators from Snap's Santa Monica headquarters as he teased, "Why does it seem like everyone has an awards show now?"
Bruce Springsteen has said that his 2026 “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour with the E Street Band will be political, and he was not exaggerating. On the tour’s opening…
The co-chair of the Writers Guild Staff Union said that staffers learned on Tuesday that they will be ineligible for their health plan starting Wednesday.
President Donald Trump is taking to primetime tomorrow, April 1, to address the nation about the war in Iran. Scheduled for 9 PM ET, his remarks will be carried live by all four…
The Palm Springs International ShortFest will return from June 23-29 for the 32nd annual showcase of short-form cinema. Last year, the fest programmed the Oscar-winning live…
Jessie Jones, a TV actress who became a succesful playwright with “Dearly Departed” and the Jones Hope Wooten Comedies, died March 20 in Washington, D.C. after a long…
Donald Trump plans to give a primetime address on the war in Iran on Wednesday evening, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced. “Tomorrow night at 9PM ET, President…
Lee Jung-hyo, whose credits include “Crash Landing on You,” “Doona!” and “The Price of Confession,” will direct Korean romance series…
The supernatural love story features two of Korea's most in-demand young stars, Choo Young-woo and Lee Se-young.
Champion golfer Tiger Woods says he’s going to “step away” and seek treatment after being charged with driving under the influence in the aftermath of a rollover…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has a habit of driving people out of his country. You know – free-minded people, the kind who believe in democratic values and independent…
Nexstar weighed in for the first time on a judge’s order that halted its merger with Tegna, warning the court that it will have difficulty fully complying because certain…
Universal Music Latin America has announced three key strategic appointments, under the leadership of Jesús López, chairman & CEO of Universal Music Latin America and Iberian…
EXCLUSIVE: Frankie Shaw (SMILF) will star opposite Jeff Ward (Danny and the Deep Blue Sea) in Strangers, a romantic crime thriller he’s directing from a script by Dan…
Rebecca Rusheen has joined CAA as an agent in the Creators division following stints at Gersh and the now-defunct A3 Artists Agency. “Rebecca is a highly respected and…
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order last year to end funding for PBS and NPR public media violated the First Amendment. In a ruling Tuesday,…
Variety has announced additional speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles. Speakers will include…
It’s been a strange couple of weeks for ABC in terms of unscripted television and things got a little weirder last night. American Idol postponed the results of last night’s live…
EXCLUSIVE: Fifty years after one of the most unforgettable nights in hockey history, a new documentary will bring the story of the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Soviet Central Red Army…
“KPop Demon Hunters” meals have arrived at McDonalds. Starting today, fans can order new adult meals tailored to the dueling bands, Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, featured…
Netflix will stream The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy beginning May 31, over a month after the April 18 gala tribute in his honor at the Dolby Theatre…
Move over Lizzie Bennet, there’s a new sister that’s set to steal people’s hearts. Although Mary Bennet is portrayed as awkward and humorless in Jane Austen’s original 1813 novel,…
Disney+ and Italian state broadcaster RAI on Tuesday signed a deal under which a selection of popular RAI unscripted and scripted shows will play on Disney+ alongside its slate of…
Jeff Pope’s latest BBC factual drama is about the tragic death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by a serving policeman in London in 2021. The as-yet-untitled series will examine…
Japan’s K2 Pictures has unveiled fresh details for former Hirokazu Kore-eda assistant Nanako Hirose’s love triangle drama Between Two Lovers starring Masami Nagasawa, Tasuku Emoto…
First reviews are out for The Drama, the buzzy A24 feature drama starring Zendaya & Robert Pattinson.  Directed by Norwegian writer-director Kristoffer Borgli (Dream…
Top radio presenter Scott Mills, dismissed by the BBC earlier this week over unspecified allegations of personal misconduct, was interviewed under caution by Metropolitan Police…
Jason Isaacs, Stephen Poliakoff and Maureen Lipman have paid tribute to Mike Vardy, the British TV director whose credits included Z Cars, The Sweeney and The Bill. Vardy died…
More details have emerged about top BBC radio presenter Scott Mills, who was sacked by the BBC over the weekend. According to The Daily Mirror, Mills, who hosted the popular Radio…
South Asian culture platform Dialled In has unveiled Dialled In Records, a London-based label dedicated to developing and breaking South Asian artists across genres. The label has…
Somewhere between his breakout in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Gitanjali’ in the late 1980s and his forthcoming 100th film, Akkineni Nagarjuna has made four decades feel like…
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart attacked President Donald Trump for his lack of focus amid the United States’ war with Iran. “You know, honestly, his…
As a piece of stagecraft, "Dog Day Afternoon," directed by Mauk Kaufman, does a canny job of translating the film’s action, keeping the flow taut and exciting. But it also does…
The English-language film, starring Rodney Hicks as an African American war veteran alongside Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, is based on a true story and was shot across four…
Nanako Hirose's Japan-Taiwan co-production stars Masami Nagasawa, Tasuku Emoto and Shizuka Ishibashi and probes unconventional love and family structures among a trio of…
David Ellison says savings from the Skydance-Paramount merger will significantly exceed the $3 billion initially projected, with $2.5 billion anticipated by the end of this year.…
A federal judge sided with Fox News in a former reporter’s retaliation lawsuit, concluding that he was not unlawfully fired after he took a sick day. Jason Donner, who had…
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang breaks down the numbers and a second-weekend sigh of relief at Amazon…
Is the tech Hollywood's savior or slayer? Beware anyone who says they know.
EXCLUSIVE: Scott Budnick’s 1Community has hired Thomas Adam as Director of Development for Features. He joins Maya Jackson who is Director of Television Development. Both execs…
EXCLUSIVE: For All Mankind and Paradise star Krys Marshall is joining the cast of Toy Story 5, helmed by Pixar veteran and two-time Oscar-winning director Andrew Stanton, who…
Even without splashy studio titles from Hollywood, the Cannes Film Festival looks poised to deliver a robust competition slate filled with new work from legendary auteurs. While…
“Grey’s Anatomy” has been renewed for its 23rd season on ABC. The series, which was created by Shonda Rhimes and debuted 2005, is the longest running primetime…
Ryan Gosling may be thrust into space in his latest film but on the ground, the actor has been leaning into a distinctly rugged, Western-tinged wardrobe for the “Project…
EXCLUSIVE: CAA has emerged from a signing scrum and has landed Jonathan Daviss as a client in all areas. Daviss had hit breakout turn as Pope Heyward in the Netflix series Outer…
Sony Music has appointed Ezekiel “Zeke” Lewis as chairman and CEO of Epic Records, the company announced Monday. Lewis had served as Epic’s president since 2023,…
EXCLUSIVE: Once again, Mike White is assembling an eclectic ensemble cast for The White Lotus comprised by big stars, journeyman actors primed for a career resurgence, fresh faces…
Russell Brand’s trial on rape and sexual assault charges has been delayed until October. The comedian and actor was originally set to stand trial at London’s Southwark…
Rumors have hit fever pitch in France that Céline Dion will this evening confirm a series of fall performances in Paris, in her first major concert program since being forced to…
For 9m88, the stage and the screen are not opposing territories – even if, as she readily admits, they can feel almost contradictory. The Taiwanese singer-songwriter, whose music…
Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters is in Poland this week as the streamer opens a new hub. The Warsaw office includes Netflix’s only technology hub outside of the U.S., it said. Bringing…
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” continued its record-breaking trajectory during the weekend of March 27–29, crossing the 15 million admissions milestone at…
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” continued its record-breaking trajectory during the weekend of March 27–29, crossing the 15 million admissions milestone at…
John Oliver delved right into his topic of the night, discussing Hungary’s descent into far-right populism via Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s documented legal…
Filming has been halted on Amazon MGM Studios’ high-profile series Tomb Raider, from Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge. “Sophie Turner recently experienced a minor…
“I’m living in the States and you know what’s happening there,” the legendary folk singer said while receiving a lifetime achievement award at Canada’s music awards.
Alex Duong, a stand-up comedian and TV actor who appeared on the CBS drama “Blue Bloods,” died on Sunday in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 42. Duong’s death was…
Donald Glover, who stars in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as Yoshi, “campaigned for the role,” according to his co-star Jack Black. Black, who reprises his voice role…
Politico has named Jonathan Greenberger as its next global editor in chief, succeeding John Harris at the political news outlet. Greenberger will take the role on May 1. Harris,…
Mary Beth Hurt, the actress known for roles in The Age of Innocence and Six Degrees of Separation, has died. She was 79. The 3x Tony-nominated actress’ daughter Molly…
Bollywood hit Dhurandhar: The Revenge from Moviegoers. Entertainment is no. 4 in its second weekend on 987 screens with a gross of $4.9 million and a cume of $22.9 million. Aditya…
In "The Last Critic," we meet Christgau as an elder stateman of rock-crit (he’s now 83), a downtown stalwart knocking around the streets of the East Village. He’s a bit more bent…
"Being a citizen of the United States gives us unparalleled Freedoms and opportunities that are the envy of the world. However, these Freedoms that we cherish do not come without…
Rob Schneider took to X on Friday to declare that the United States “must restore the military draft for our nation’s young people” amid the ongoing war with Iran. “Each and every…
Eli Lilly & Co. hopes its sponsorship of an event tied to the heroic coach Pat Summitt will do just as much for the company as the many commercials it runs each year. When…
At the 40th edition of Switzerland’s Fribourg International Film Festival, socially and politically engaged cinema remains at the heart of the lineup. Among the titles in…
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” ratings have dipped two episodes in. The second episode of the live comedy show, which opened with a sketch about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly…
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were remembered Saturday night during this year’s Human Rights Campaign gala dinner in Los Angeles. Kelley Robinson, president of the LGBTQ+ civil…
The film reunites the actress with her 'Euphoria' co-star Colman Domingo, who makes his directorial debut.
Malcolm in the Middle may be getting the revival treatment, a highly anticipated four-part installment from Disney+/Hulu, but its team isn’t necessarily ruling out a…
Cult Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto has unveiled first images and more details for his long-gestated, English-language debut Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People? starring Rodney…
Shinya’s Tsukamoto’s “Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?” is headed to Japanese cinemas. The film rounds out the Japanese director’s informal trilogy…
The author of the blockbuster film says Paramount turned down his 'Star Trek' idea and suggested that modern 'Trek' shows have lost their way.
Three Lebanese journalists have been killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to officials. Per reporting from Al Jazeera, the attack targeted a clearly marked press vehicle that…
“SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update returned in the show’s second week with one-liners about U.S. and Iran’s mixed messages about a deal to end the war, the…
As The Boys prepare for the end with a fifth and final season, it’s just the beginning for Soldier Boy, whose origin story is yet to come. Jensen Ackles, who originated the…
Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and many other famous figures led and attended the third round of No Kings protests, part of some 3,000 marches scheduled…
Bruce Springsteen gave a performance of his protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” on Saturday at the No Kings protest in St. Paul, Minnesota, honoring the locals and…
Visitors of Disneyland Paris finally have the chance to experience Arendelle. The World of Frozen opens on Sunday at the park’s Disney Adventure area and features an ice sculpture…
The best MMA fighters in the world travel to the United States for PFL Pittsburgh. The the main card pits Iowa fighter Johnny Eblen (16-1-0) takes on Missouri fighter Bryan Battle…
The Ryan Gosling-led 'Project Hail Mary' is falling less than 'Oppenheimer' or 'Dune: Part 2,' while New Line and Skydance's new horror-comedy 'They Will Kill You' may not even…
In an epic bout for the championship, Premier Boxing Champions travels to “Sin City,” where American boxer Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora…
After the Trump administration protested Bill Maher’s selection as this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recipient, the comedian is engaging with his…
Barry Caldwell, the animator and director known for Animaniacs (1993-’98) and Osmosis Jones (2001), has died. He was 68. The graphic artist’s longtime friend and…
“Project Hail Mary” easily claimed the top spot at the Friday box office, already flexing its longevity as 2026’s first major four-quadrant hit. “Project Hail Mary” grossed $14.6…
Peter Alexander, NBC News’ chief White House correspondent and co-host of Today on Saturdays, said that he is departing the network. Alexander, who has been with the network…
The FX series, known for its influence on period fashion, also drew attention for its nostalgic tunes. Music supervisor Jen Malone spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about curating…
Tiger Woods was released from a short stint in a Florida jail tonight after being arrested earlier in the day for driving under the influence following a car crash. In his second…
A federal judge on Friday evening granted a temporary restraining order to halt Nexstar’s merger with Tegna, a transaction that creates a broadcasting giant with almost 260…
A new group of passengers have boarded the producing team of Titanique as the musical parody makes its limited Broadway run. Tony-winning producer Eva Price announced this week…
Maher addressed his upcoming Mark Twain Prize for Humor during Friday’s ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ on HBO Max, an episode that also featured Laura Coates, Stephen A. Smith and…
While many familiar faces from Rob Reiner’s storied film career came together to pay tribute to the late director and his wife Michele during the 98th Academy Awards, one…
Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy also star in director Peter Atencio's live-action hybrid movie for Warner Bros.
“Animal Friends,” the live action-animated hybrid film from Warner Bros, has moved from a planned June 5 release to Jan. 22, 2027, the studio announced Friday. Ryan…
EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros is shifting Legendary’s live-action animated hybrid, Animal Friends, to Jan. 22, 2027. We understand that the reason for this latest release date…
James Tolkan, who played the slacker-hating Mr. Strickland in the Back to the Future films and a air group commanding officer “Stinger” Jardian in Top Gun during a…
AMC is not moving forward with another season of its second Anne Rice series, Talamasca: The Secret Order, Deadline has confirmed. The series focuses on a secretive society called…
The Emmy winner, who is also behind 'Rooster' and 'Scrubs,' will be at the fest on April 25, as will two of the stars of 'Shrinking,' Christa Miller and Ted McGinley, who will…
The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for all nine episodes of “Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole,” now streaming on Netflix. There may not be many sex scenes in “Jo…
Jane Fonda brought her Committee for the First Amendment to Washington, D.C. on Friday for a pre-No Kings Day rally that focused on Donald Trump’s attacks on the media and…
“Scott Pilgrim” fans got another hit of their favorite world earlier this month with the launch of new beat-em-up video game, “Scott Pilgrim EX.” And there…
Just when he thought he was out…they pull him back into the crypt. John Hannah, who played an erudite thief in 1999’s “The Mummy” and its two sequels, will…
Pro golf star Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash Friday near his home in Jupiter, FL, and was arrested on the scene for suspicion of driving under the influence. Woods,…
Golf star Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car accident in Florida on Friday afternoon, according to local outlets. The crash happened in Jupiter Island, Fla., near 281…
HBO Max has come off the back of a strong week with a double win at the Series Mania Awards for Polish series Proud. Proud, about a gay man who takes care of his infant niece…
To mark the upcoming release of “Disclosure Day,” the Jacob Burns Film Center is unveiling the Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi series. The event will kick off on May 9 with a…
Netflix is rounding out casting for Kennedy, its upcoming drama series that explores the lives, loves, rivalries and tragedies of the Kennedy family. Patrick Fischler,…
Bleecker Street and World of Wonder have released the first trailer for the action-comedy “Stop That Train!” Directed by Adam Shankman, “Stop That…
EXCLUSIVE: After working on the project for more than three years, Pete Davidson is taking on a “dream job” to play notorious mafia killer Tommy Pitera, who was known…
Andrew Garfield took a brief detour during his recent Hits Radio interview to reveal that he only recently just watched the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, which…
Andrew Garfield has revealed that he recently watched the Harry Potter movies for the first time, but said he did so knowing that it was “controversial.” The…
German filmmaker Alexander Kluge, who pioneered the 1960s New German Cinema movement and won the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion in 1968 with “The Artists in the Big Top:…
EXCLUSIVE: MHz Choice will show acclaimed South African crime drama Cousins in North America. The streaming service will launch the Afrikaans-language series in August. The drama…
Eva Longoria has waded into the debate over the potential impact of the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger, expressing her fears over how the consolidation will impact jobs…
BBC Director General Tim Davie hasn’t quite left yet, but he already has his next role. Davie will become co-chair of the Creative Industries Council, replacing ex-ITV chair…
TaiwanPlus and GoldenTV have entered a programming partnership that will see Taiwanese content made available through GoldenTV’s cable and streaming operations in the U.S.…
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the March 26 episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, “Take Me to the River.” In tonight’s episode of Grey’s…
FX's anthology series from Ryan Murphy that follows the late '90s power couple wrapped up its nine-episode run with a tragic ending Thursday night.
"This album probably also feels very happy and confident and free because that's the way that I get to feel every single day of my life, because of my fiancé, who's here tonight,"…
Donald Trump’s effort today to praise his new Homeland Security Secretary and defend him from mocking by Jimmy Kimmel kind of backfired. “I never heard low-level…
Tom Hanks and Marielle Heller are feeling the 7-year itch, following their Oscar-nominated 2019 collaboration “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” The director and star are…
The International Olympic Committee’s decision to ban transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic games has found unsurprising support in…
While unbearably long TSA lines and delayed flights are an expected disruption during busy travel season, this year has already seen an unprecedented level of chaos due to…
Donald Trump’s name has been added to the U.S. Institute of Peace and to the Kennedy Center, among other things, so it perhaps is little surprise that it will soon be on…
Dwayne Johnson’s curly wig for the live-action “Moana,” where he reprises his voice role as the demigod Maui, made plenty of waves online. But rather than big Hawaiian swells,…
Just like the Facebook founder, the late adult-content billionaire was an upstart millennial who made all the right moves to spin an existing idea into gold.
The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20…
The organization says the award being given to Maher "highlights the glaring double standards surrounding bigotry and violence that exist in our society."
'Remarkable Women' is Nexstar’s signature initiative spotlighting those who are making a meaningful impact in their communities.
Propstore’s spring entertainment memorabilia live auction, which has garnered $6.5 million thus far, features items from ‘Jaws,’ ‘Batman Begins,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Top…
EXCLUSIVE: Alex Wolff (Hereditary), Jim Gaffigan (Troop Zero), Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project) and Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead) have wrapped lead roles in Outside…
“The ‘price of justice’ is a barrier that many women simply cannot afford,” Kardashian wrote in a post.
The inaugural event, launched by onetime Uber engineer turned Soulscape founder Zhang, is set to take place at San Francisco’s KQED headquarters on April 10-12.
The hub for nonfiction fare aims to help public television “meet new audiences where they already are,” says PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger.
Vice Studios president Amy Powell has announced her executive team: Adam Kassan has been named executive VP, scripted film and television; Cat Lawson is exec VP of unscripted;…
The environmentalist founder of Support+Feed will host the show with a slew of guests including her two children, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Martha Stewart, Xiye Bastida and more.
The documentary by Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue takes audiences inside young Ukrainian lives shaped by a decade of conflict and war in the Donbas region.
Warner Bros. Discovery has set April 23 at 10 am ET for a special meeting of shareholders to vote on the media giant’s sale to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, a key step…
Paramount Skydance will be one step closer to swallowing up Warner Bros. Discovery if WBD shareholders OK the $111 billion deal at a special meeting to vote on the merger next…
The White House last week said it was “fake news” that Bill Maher would receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center. On…
The new European Convention is the first international treaty supporting the independent co-production of series for television and streaming platforms.
International sales and financing outfit Global Constellation has boarded five-episode limited series “Heaven’s Gate” for global sales. The company is presenting the series to…
Dana Carvey recently paid a visit to Studio 8H, where he reminisced about one of his most infamous celebrity impressions from his Saturday Night Live days. On the NBC sketch…
"The AI Doc" has been structured as a ride into the future — a kaleidoscopic multimedia meditation on what AI is (the film explains it from the ground up), how intelligent it…
Chip Taylor, the singer/songwriter known for hits like ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’, has died. He was 86. The Grammy-nominated artist’s…
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 11  of “The Masked Singer,” “Semi-Finals,” which aired March 25 on Fox. There was no more fight left in Rachel Platten.…
Hong Kong-based Act3 and Manila-based BlackOps Studios Asia have unveiled “A Thread of Steel,” a historical action drama, as the first major co-production under a…
Production on season five of the Hulu hit will remain paused until an investigation, launched by production, into the conflicting claims concludes. Until then, here's what the…
Siding with Media Rights Capital's insurer, the jury rejected arguments that Kevin Spacey couldn't film because of a sickness that led to his unavailability.
The A Different World family reunion continues to grow with the addition of Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman, who originally played Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor and Col. Bradford Taylor,…
UPDATED with damages awarded: Turns out the $3 million wasn’t a joke, to paraphrase Public Enemy. The relatively small amount in compensatory damages a Los Angeles jury…
The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20…
Following his recent cancer diagnosis, Bruce Campbell is committed to promoting his latest movie. The horror movie icon, who wrote, directed and stars in Ernie & Emma,…
Casey Bloys is once again at the forefront of a pivotal moment in entertainment history. But it’s not the moment he was preparing for a month ago. With Paramount Skydance…
Donald Trump appointed the first members to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology including, among others, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison (father of…
The Grammy Award winner will front the festivities at New York’s historic Cathedral of St. John the Divine on April 14. As previously announced, Gap president and CEO Richard…
“Doctor Who” and “Queer as Folk” writer Russell T Davies teased his upcoming Channel 4 drama “Tip Toe” at Series Mania on Wednesday, calling it…
Dreamworks Animation has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated feature “Forgotten Island.” Set in the 1990s, H.E.R and Liza Soberano voice Jo and…
The Esports Foundation has unveiled the organizations and individuals awarded National Team Partner status for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, which is due to take place in the…
Duffy, the Welsh singer-songwriter who had a massive hit with “Mercy” in 2008 and then retreated from the limelight, is set to tell her story in a new Disney+…
USC it isn’t. But the founders of Curious Refuge believe that film and TV professionals need tech training — and they’re the ones to provide it.
Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have renewed their contracts and will stay at MS NOW until after the 2028 election, through 2029. The duo is entering…
A week after Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos called YouTube a “straightforward direct competitor,” the platform’s managing director in France and South Europe…
Writer wunderkind Simon Boulerice’s “Getting Under Your Skin” has been greenlit for a second season, Zero3 vice-president of fiction development, creation, and production…
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. soccer fans are being infected by World Cup fever and TNT Sports is now set to explore a similar happening 50 years ago. TNT, which will move to HBO Max in the UK…
Even as Studio N notches hits on Netflix, Disney+ and Crunchyroll, earns Emmy nominations and breaks Korean box-office records, its CEO says the company is still making the case…
Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Lily Allen, Coldplay, CMAT and Florence + the Machine are among the top nominees for the 71st annual Ivor Novello Awards, honoring songwriters and…
Kuku, which has built a substantial presence in Indian digital entertainment through its audio and short-form video platforms, is stepping into theatrical cinema for the first…
Stephen Colbert doesn’t have to worry about his next gig after he signs off as host on CBS’s The Late Show on May 21. The late-night show cost will be embarking on…
Warner Bros. has unveiled that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new “Lord of the Rings” movie. The announcement came Tuesday night via the…
“NCIS” has not been shy about letting some of its tertiary characters die a dramatic death, but when it comes to letting any of the show’s main cast come to a…
Miley Cyrus celebrated the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with a Disney+ special, but not all of her castmates returned, and Emily Osment addressed her absence. Osment, who…
Disney's head of international local originals, Eric Schrier, who developed the original FX series, says Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys have given their blessing and that everyone…
EXCLUSIVE: ESX Entertainment has a feature version of its Freevee series Casa Grande, and it’s getting released in theaters May 1. The Juan Pablo Arias Munoz-directed movie…
Two years ago, when news anchor Huw Edwards – one of the BBC’s highest paid and best known journalists – was convicted of making indecent images of children, some believed to be…
The hit drama took the London spotlight ahead of the U.K. launch of HBO Max, as Wyle shared how his years of TV doc experience helped when the producer of 'KPop Demon Hunters'…
EDITOR’S NOTE: After his recent column on theatrical windows contributed to Universal’s decision to preserve the 45 days between theaters and the ancillary waterfall,…
After making her narrative feature debut with “Sisters in Arms,” a thriller about a battalion of Kurdish female warriors, Caroline Fourest, a prominent French…
BTS made their comeback Saturday, performing for live the first time in four years in Seoul, South Korea. Luckily, it was streaming on Netflix for the fans across the world who…
Charles Wachter, who has exec produced reality shows including Amazon’s Beast Games, Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret and Hulu’s Got to Get Out, is launching a new production…
There’s the Indy 500, and then there’s the NC-500. “NCIS” will air its 500th episode Tuesday night — a rarefied air shared in scripted prime-time…
Show me a TV executive who's gonna say "no" to this guy.
Samsung TV Plus announced a docuseries with Keanu Reeves, live motorcycle racing broadcasts and a groundbreaking Amazon ad partnership during its NewFronts presentation Tuesday in…
HBO Max just unveiled an overall deal Domingo Corral, the influential Spanish exec most recently at Movistar Plus+. The first-look pact will see the streamer gaining…
Adolescence’s awards hot streak could be heading for a big crescendo after the Netflix series dominated nominations for the BAFTA Television Awards. The Stephen Graham and…
Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, and Paddy Considine are among the first-time nominees, while big names in the running include Stephen Graham, Aimee Lou Wood, Colin Firth, and Matt…
With “Dhurandhar” shattering records and 37 films crossing the INR1 billion ($10.7 million) box office threshold, India’s filmed entertainment segment posted its…
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” made cinematic history during the weekend of Mar. 20–22, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time in South Korea.…
11 Canadian producers will pitch six digital short form or web series at the 2026 Series Mania Forum’s Canada’s Producers to Watch. The showcase of emerging talent says much about…
EXCLUSIVE: Lucaville Global, the nascent outfit run by former Anonymous Content international boss David Davoli, has launched a JV with Italian indie Titanus Production and is…
Spain heads to Series Mania with a slate that underlines the growing breadth, confidence and ambition of its scripted TV business. Presented by ICEX under its Audiovisual from…
Munich-based Autentic has nabbed international rights to the award-winning Swiss docuseries “Game Over – The Fall of Credit Suisse,” Simon Helbling’s chronicle of the once mighty…
Jio Studios and B62 Studios’ “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has delivered an unprecedented opening weekend, grossing INR761 crores ($82.4 million) worldwide and…
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at ABC pulling the latest season of “The Bachelorette” from its schedule amid the explosive fallout between…
Watching “Giant,” opening March 23 on Broadway after a much-hailed run on London’s West End, one is left with little wonder how its protagonist, Roald Dahl, achieved such success…
For 28 years, the Noir City film festival has been unfolding every spring under the aegis of the American Cinematheque, give or take a couple of early name changes since it began…
UPDATE: A California jury has ordered Bill Cosby has to pay a total $59.25 million to a woman he drugged and raped in 1972. The massive amount was reached following an afternoon…
EXCLUSIVE: We understand that Row K’s top trio of executives — President Megan Colligan, Chief Revenue Officer Mo Rhim and Chief Marketing Officer Ben Carlson —…
FX is filling out the cast of “Shōgun,” with Risei Kukihara, Ryô Satô, Seishiro Nishida, Mantaro Koichi and Takashi Yamaguchi joining Season 2 of the historical drama…
“See You in Hell,” a new, independently-produced podcast satirizing Hollywood, has just dropped its third episode, and it’s all about Hollywood’s…
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Camp (Presumed Innocent), Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit), Michael Rispoli (Nonnas), and Jordana Spiro (Ozark) have wrapped on the New Jersey shoot for Operation…
EXCLUSIVE: Laika’s live-action division has won the bidding war for Emily St. John Mandel’s upcoming novel Exit Party, we understand, and Emma Stone and Dave…
Ronnie Bowman, a preeminent bluegrass singer who was also renowned for co-writing songs recorded by top country stars like Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and George Strait, died…
Lilias Folan, sometimes described as “The First Lady Of Yoga” because of her nearly 30-year-run as host of PBS’ weekday program Lilias, Yoga and You, died March…
A jury on Monday awarded a $19 million judgment against Bill Cosby, finding him liable for sexually assaulting a woman who was working as a waitress in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna…
HBO’s critically acclaimed crime drama Task isn’t pulling any punches with the casting of Mark Ruffalo’s counterpart in the second season as sources tell…
And now, back to Tom Scott’s regularly scheduled programming. On Monday, dormant internet star Scott posted his first YouTube video since Jan. 1, 2024, when he announced his…
With a verdict of $19.25 million in damages, a Santa Monica jury has found Bill Cosby guilty of drugging and raping Donna Motsinger 54-years ago. Whether or not the financially…
Free streaming service Tubi has announced its newest YA romance, set in the world of competitive video games. “Game On” is set to star Sky Katz (“Surviving…
The senators called for a full review of investments from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and Tencent, which they say could influence editorial decisions at news outlets…
The aftershocks of Hulu’s “Love Story” are being felt far beyond the streamer’s record-breaking viewership numbers. Since the series premiered, a new…
Kirsten Dunst is set to star in “The Housemaid’s Secret” alongside Sydney Sweeney. The film is the follow-up to 2025’s box office hit “The…
Singapore’s August Media Group has boarded upcoming animated feature film “Malika: Warrior Queen” from U.S.-based Nigerian author and director Roye Okupe, creator of hit…
EXCLUSIVE: Big Little Lies and Revenge actor James Tupper is making his feature directorial debut with the romantic drama Open Up. The film stars Parker Sack…
John Boyega confirmed to “Star Wars” fans at Megacon Orlando (via ScreenRant) that he’s spoken to new Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni, who is now the studio’s…
EXCLUSIVE: CAA just signed Milo Manheim, the young actor who came off the Disney musical franchise Zombies, and just landed the male lead role of Flynn Rider in Disney’s…
EXCLUSIVE: Prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi have exploded over the last twelve months. This has encouraged comedian Noah Gardenswartz to launch a weekly comedy…
Comedian Greg Davies is set to take over from Alan Cumming as host of the BAFTA TV Awards 2026. Davies, who played Mr. Gilbert in “The Inbetweeners” and is currently the host of…
Disgraced former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has condemned an upcoming dramatization of his downfall. Edwards, who became the BBC’s best paid and best known news anchor over his…
When it comes to launching a new season of Major League Baseball on NBC and Peacock, NBC Sports isn’t taking a half-hearted swing. The NBCUniversal sports division on Monday…
Huw Edwards has spoken out for the first time since receiving a suspended prison sentence for accessing child abuse images. The disgraced former BBC News anchor has issued a…
EXCLUSIVE: The News Agents maker Global has found its studio boss. Craig Hunter, a creative director at Criminal Record producer STV Studios, has been handpicked by former STV…
Screening in the International Panorama at Series Mania, Europe’s largest TV showcase running March 20–27 in Lille, France, RTÉ comedy-drama “These Sacred Vows” arrives as part of…
WWII thriller ‘The Traitor Within’ has debuted exclusive behind-the-scenes images ahead of the Series Mania Buyers Upfront on Monday March 23. Based on the true story of Norway’s…
During his opening monologue on tonight’s installment of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver addressed the spiraling claims by Donald Trump’s administration regarding the…
SPOILER: This post contains details about The Comeback, Season 3 premiere episode ‘Valerie Gets a New Chapter’ Nine years after actor Robert Michael Morris’…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Valerie Gets a New Chapter,” the Season 3 premiere of “The Comeback,” now streaming on HBO Max. “The…
The 'Yellowstone' veteran — who continues his role both on- and off-screen in the CBS spinoff — talks to The Hollywood Reporter about shining a light on reservation stories,…
Meryl Streep truly can do anything — including provide an automated voice to a spidery-rock-like alien in Project Hail Mary. The Ryan Gosling sci-fi film from co-directors and…
After 20 years, Raviv Ullman is open to traveling back in time to the Disney Channel show that launched his career. The Phil of the Future actor said he’s “a big fan…
Put on your wig and grab all the accessories you can find: The “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” is airing on Disney+ on March 24. In the one-hour streaming…
Sam Kieth, the comic book creator of “The Maxx” and co-creator of “Sandman,” died March 15. He was 63. Kieth’s lifelong friend and collaborator Scott Dunbier confirmed that the…
A longtime hater of the flagship NBC sketch comedy series, Donald Trump appears to be a fan of Saturday Night Live UK after its debut this weekend. On Sunday, the 45th/47th POTUS…
After 25 years, Josie and the Pussycats has found its cult fandom, but don’t expect a reunion tour anytime soon. Rachael Leigh Cook, who starred as the titular Riverdale…
President Trump didn’t seem to care that “Saturday Night Live U.K.’s” first-ever opening sketch was spoofing him, since he posted the segment on his Truth…
After exiting social media in 2024, Barry Keoghan recently got candid about the toll online abuse has taken on his career. The Oscar nominee, who has been filming his part of the…
The Grammy winner also addressed Frello's claims that her team was “extremely aggressive” towards his child, saying the security guard involved in the incident "is not my personal…
Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi epic “Project Hail Mary” lived up to its name, collecting a stellar $80.5 million in its box office launch to deliver a much-needed…
Based on John Galsworthy’s novels known collectively as “The Forsyte Saga” and adapted to television by Debbie Horsfield, PBS Masterpiece’s latest historical drama, “The…
Jason Momoa was forced to evacuate the area where his family was staying on Oahu after a massive storm hit Hawaii, causing the worst flooding the island has seen in 20 years. The…
And we have liftoff! “Project Hail Mary,” a space-set epic starring Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who is tasked with saving the planet, rocketed to $140.9 million…
Bluey has finally made her debut at Disneyland. In a sneak preview, “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” live show debuted at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre in…
As Valerie Cherish returns for one last close-up on HBO’s The Comeback, her (somewhat) trusty friend and manager Billy Stanton is back as well. Dan Bucatinsky, who…
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's space epic, starring Ryan Gosling, is only the second non-sequel or franchise film of the past decade to open to $80 million or more…
Worldwide Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary debuted to an awesome $140.9M. That’s the biggest global debut so far in 2026 for an MPA title, head of…
Tina Fey hosted the inaugural episode of 'SNL UK,' broadcast live from London Saturday night and watched by over 220,000 people in Britain — but was it funny? The Hollywood…
It is rare to see British sketch comedy on television. In fact, British comedy on television is so rare that the genre has been deemed “at risk” in recent years. So, naturally,…
Saturday Night Live landed in the UK with nearly 230,000 viewers. Sky’s remake of NBC’s 50-year-old comedy series has had a mixed set of reviews, which skew positive…
Saturday Night Live UK debuted last night 50 years after its U.S. inspiration launched in the U.S. as NBC’s Saturday Night. Tina Fey, so instrumental in SNL‘s modern era, was…
SATURDAY PM: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary had a blessed Saturday chalking up $27.1M, just -18% off Friday/preview’s $33.1M which rockets this Ryan Gosling…
A new special on NBC-affiliated KVOA News 4 Tucson, titled Bring Her Home — The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, aired this evening, with the Guthrie family providing a statement…
In a heartfelt essay for The New Yorker titled “My Season of Ativan,” actress Amanda Peet revealed her breast cancer diagnosis, which came as both of her parents were…
The Brazilian soccer star denounced the privacy-obsessed pop star, who is headlining Lollapalooza Brazil in São Paulo, for her treatment of his daughter. He did not share the…
Saturday Night Live UK. What is it?! Painful, that’s what. Yeah, seriously. Beyond seriously unfunny. The show launched on Sky Saturday night with a dire Cold Open featuring prime…
In a lengthy social media post paying tribute to the legacy of the Fast and Furious franchise, star Vin Diesel noted the “responsibility” he feels to deliver on a…
A very different version of William Shakespeare showed up in the first episode of “SNL U.K,” appearing in a sketch that took comic aim at the biggest British film from…
Princess Diana and Winston Churchill were among a selection of dead Great Britons brought back to life with “Jurassic Park” technology in an edgy “Saturday Night Live U.K.”…
For the first-ever edition of “SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update, one person was given the royal treatment: former Prince Andrew. Hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young…
The Brazilian soccer star denounced the privacy-obsessed pop star, who is headlining Lollapalooza Brazil in São Paulo, for her treatment of his daughter. He did not share the…
TIna Fey has made TV history, delivering the opening monologue on the debut episode of “SNL U.K.” As she herself noted on Saturday’s inaugural show, she was now…
Keeping in tradition with its American progenitor, the first ever Saturday Night Live UK began with a political send-up cold open. A sketch featuring a cowering Keir Starmer…
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” kicked off its first-ever episode by following the American tradition of a political cold open, featuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Brazilian soccer star Jorginho Frello is accusing Chappell Roan’s team of mistreating his 11-year-old daughter at a hotel in São Paulo. Frello, who plays for Flamengo,…
Saturday Night Live UK. What is it?! Painful, that’s what. Yeah, seriously. Beyond seriously unfunny. The show launched on Sky Saturday night with a dire Cold Open featuring prime…
“Harry Potter” actor Paapa Essiedu says he has received race-fuelled death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming HBO Max adaptation. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit…
Taylor Goldsmith, the frontman of Dawes, was addressing the crowd from the stage at the grand opening of Pacific Electric, a brand new venue near downtown L.A., when he made it…
“The Office” alum Brian Baumgartner is revisiting a rare behind-the-scenes dispute from his nine-season run as Kevin Malone, revealing he once pushed back against editors who cut…
Tom Cruise might have swooped in on a helicopter to direct a scene of Shawn Levy’s forthcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, but star Ryan Gosling wasn’t around to witness…
Elon Musk has been found liable by a California jury for misleading Twitter shareholders amid his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform in 2022. On Friday, the jury…
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Ava Reid‘s “Innamorata,” released March 17 by Penguin Random House. Ava Reid’s latest novel, “Innamorata,”…
Shortly after the Associated Press reported the death of former FBI director Robert Mueller, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to celebrate his passing. “Robert Mueller…
Simon Helberg almost missed out on “The Big Bang Theory.” “I went: ‘Thank you, I don’t need to do another pilot. I played enough nerds and now I work with Aaron Sorkin’.’…
Following Nicholas Brendon’s death at age 54, Charisma Carpenter is paying tribute to her onscreen high school sweetheart. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, who played…
Theme park lovers who yearn for the mines will have their wish granted in 2027 with the debut of Minecraft World. A $70 million project opening within Chessington World Adventures…
The writer and director of the movie that was likely Nicholas Brendon’s final starring film role is speaking out after the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”…
For several years now, The Rookie fans have been enthralled by the slow-burn romance between show’s most popular couple, Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and Lucy Chen (Melissa…
Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Instagram early Saturday to pay tribute to her long-time “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” co-star Nicholas Brendon, who died on Friday at the age of 54.…
Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, Alyson Hannigan and Emma Caulfield Ford are remembering Brendon, who died Friday in his sleep of natural causes, his family shared in a…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of “The Madison,” now streaming on Paramount+. The too-brief first season of “The…
Even before “KPop Demon Hunters” picked up those historic statuettes on Oscar night, K-culture was already conquering America, with BTS packing stadiums and frozen kimbap selling…
The season-scrapping scandal around Taylor Frankie Paul is just the latest example of a long string of toxicity surrounding the ABC shows.
With Kevin Vallejos defeating Josh Emmett by TKO in the first round during UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos last week, the top contenders to possibly dethrone UFC…
On Friday night, Lily Allen finally brought “West End Girl” to the West End. In a full-circle moment for the London-born singer-songwriter, the tour for her latest…
The duo is running it back after last year's collaboration sold out almost instantly.
Filmmakers behind the award-winning drama-thriller Eagles of the Republic are demanding the immediate release of actor Hassan El Sayed, who is being held in Egypt on what they say…
Elon Musk artificially drove down the price of Twitter’s stock in 2022 with tweets claiming the social-media company — which he had already agreed to acquire —…
The K-pop supergroup’s massive outdoor concert, being broadcast live from Seoul landmark Gwanghwamun, is officially underway.
The Nike Air Jordan 1 has been an instant classic since Michael Jordan wore a pair during the 1984-85 NBA season. They are considered the “crème de la crème”…
Robert Fox, who rose from being a film studio runner to assisting directors at London’s Royal Court in the early 1970s to the highest echelons of theater production that saw him…
The producers and distributors of Hong Kong animated feature Another World – directed by Tommy Ng and produced by Polly Yeung – discussed how the groundbreaking project came…
The wait is over: The world premiere of “The Testaments” took place at French festival Series Mania.  The new show, produced by MGM Television and based on Margaret Atwood’s…
Thirty years in, and FilMart still knows how to fill a room. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre hummed with a density that attendees said felt more like the…
Whispers in May, Dongnan Chen’s film exploring the rite of passage of a 14-year-old girl in rural China, won the top award at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen Friday night, automatically…
Danny Smiechowski was "emotionally abused" in his San Diego hometown for his taboo style preferences. Now, he tells THR from a Hollywood café, he's a local celebrity: "The best…
HBO’s The Comeback is taking the concept of long gaps between seasons to a new level, with its third season premiering Sunday, 11 1/2 years after Season 2, which, in turn,…
As fans and loved ones mourn the death of Nicholas Brendon, his Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars are paying tribute. Following Brendon’s death at age 54, the cast of the WB…
The Trump administration insists Bill Maher will not be receiving the prestigious Mark Twain Award for American Humor. “This is fake news,” White House Press Secretary…
Bachelor Nation is speaking out in the wake of ABC pulling “The Bachelorette” from the schedule. On Thursday, ABC announced the decision not to air the season, hours…
Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander Harris on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and Kevin Lynch on “Criminal Minds,” died in his sleep Friday, according to a…
Media layoffs across the entertainment industry are hitting hard after last year’s avalanche of job cuts. The unfortunate trend can still be felt following the Covid-19…
Fox’s hotly anticipated “Baywatch” reboot has added Nadia Gray as a recurring guest star, Variety has confirmed. Gray will play Lisa, an EMT and partner to the…
Writers Guild of America West chief negotiator Ellen Stutzman was likely wrapping up her first week of talks with the major Hollywood studios Friday afternoon when the…
“The name Bachelorette, Bachelor is tainted at this point. How do you move forward past that? You can't,” the former lead said during a Thursday podcast, where she found out in…
Nielsen is delaying its monthly Gauge report to April from its planned release next week after methodology changes raised objections from several of its clients. The report, along…
The 13th annual ceremony honoring Ibero-American film and TV will take place inside the Gran Tlachco Theater at Xcaret Park in Riviera Maya, Mexico on May 9.
Donald Trump has shared his reaction to Chuck Norris’ death at age 86. After the actor’s family announced that he died on Thursday, following a hospitalization in…
'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle and IATSE president Matt Loeb testified at a hearing over a federal tax incentive and the Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Less than eight months after it launched, Row K Entertainment, a new Hollywood distribution label, is being beset with unpaid bills and concerns about its finances. Eight sources…
The future of two of the biggest unscripted shows on television hangs in the balance as the Taylor Frankie Paul contretemps continues. ABC on Thursday pulled Season 22 of The…
Janet Jackson has signed a long-term deal with France-based independent music company Believe that sees her entire catalog moving to the company’s recently launched publishing…
In a letter to THR, the actress aims to refute comments Weinstein made in his first interview from prison: “I have never exaggerated my assault. Ever. My account of what happened…
UPDATED with more reactions: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Stephen King are among those paying tribute to Chuck Norris, the…
Norris, who died at 86 on Friday, inspired one of the most famous meme trends of a generation with "Chuck Norris Facts," which played on the actor's ultra-manly persona.
Bendis and co-creator Michael Avon Oeming are participating in the show's development.
The Pentagon’s new restrictions on press access violate the First and Fifth Amendment, a federal judge ruled on Friday, delivering a victory to media outlets that left the…
Bethesda Game Studios’ space explorer game “Starfield” will be available on PlayStation 5 beginning April 7. The new platform debut for “Starfield” marks the latest…
As he heads to a galaxy far, far away for his Star Wars franchise debut, Ryan Gosling has his sights set on the MCU next. The 3x Oscar nominee recently teased that he’s had…
Sen. Adam Schiff has drafted a bill to create a federal incentive for film and TV production, but said Friday that he still working to gain Republican co-sponsors. Schiff held a…
Dongnan Chen’s “Whispers in May” won the main prize at CPH:DOX, Copenhagen’s documentary film festival, on Friday. The award, known as the Dox:Award, comes with a cash prize of…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” which premiered on Netflix on March 20. After six seasons of “Peaky Blinders,” Tommy…
'The Secret Reading Club of Kabul' and 'The Phantom Pain of Rojava' are also among the honorees of the 23rd edition of the Copenhagen documentary festival.
Wall Street is upbeat about the impact of Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of local TV rival Tegna, mainly because it could trigger another wave of consolidation.…
Nexstar Media Group declared Thursday that its $6.2 billion takeover of rival TV station company Tegna had closed — but now eight state attorneys general seeking to block…
Christy Carlson Romano has caught the attention of Disney millennials by posting shade against her former “Even Stevens” co-star Shia LaBeouf, adding fuel to the…
What do “Love Story,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” and “The Pitt” have in common? All offer companion podcasts providing exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes looks and…
The contained feature centers on a woman who must take control of a small plane after the pilot falls unconscious.
UPDATED, Friday PM: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary is shooting for a massive $31M today (including previews) and the best opening of 2026 so far with $71.1M at 4,007…
Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter have joined “The Last of Us” Season 3 at HBO, Variety has confirmed. Mao will star as Yara will Kratter will play Lev. Returning cast…
On a beautiful spring morning in Copenhagen, a newly minted superstar walked into the courtyard of the imposing Kunsthal Charlottenborg museum: Danish producer Helle Faber, whose…
EXCLUSIVE: The Last of Us has cast two key roles from the second game, siblings Yara and Lev. Bridgerton‘s Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) are…
Ryland Grace’s (Ryan Gosling) and Rocky’s (James Ortiz) space odyssey has several meaningful needle drops behind it. Even before Ryland is sent to space on the titular spaceship…
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives co-stars are speaking out amid the fallout from a domestic abuse investigation that put the Hulu series on pause. Filming…
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
EXCLUSIVE: Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Vannessa Vasquez (Say A Little Prayer) is leading the Jon Garcia directed crime noir Motives opposite Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite)…
The Israeli auteur on why 'Yes' is his most confrontational film yet, the soldier who gave him 10 more minutes and why he thinks America needs to see it.
Disney is claiming theatrical date turf for several untitled pics in 2028 and into 2029. They’re listed as follows below. No guidance on what future titles will fall on…
She will lead communications efforst across the company's production banners, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm and 20th Century…
“The news is broken, we may not be able to put the pieces back together,” former CNN White House Correspondent Jim Acosta told a packed Burbank City Hall today, warning of the…
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” has secured the No. 1 spot in late night among adults 18-49 for the third consecutive week, continuing a strong run in the key demographic, according to…
The title of Taj Mahal’s just-announced album, due out May 1, is “Time,” a simple concept that the blues-folk-soul-reggae artist is better equipped to address…
Langston Kerman has joined the cast of NBC’s currently untitled comedy pilot written by Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. He will play Justin Royal, who is described as…
EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. Pictures has closed a film-rights deal for the New York Times bestseller Playground by Richard Powers. Plan B, Timothée Chalamet and Brian Swardstrom are…
Warner Music Group and Netflix have formed a creative partnership under an exclusive multi-year first-look deal that will see the streamer make documentary series and films on the…
Jean-Claude-Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Stephen King are among those paying tribute to Chuck Norris, the veteran action film and Walker, Texas Ranger star,…
