Investigative journalist Christo Grozev, a key contributor to Oscar-winning doc “Navalny” and central protagonist of “Antidote,” is one of Vladimir Putin’s most wanted men for having exposed his assassination operations against opponents such as the late Alexei Navalny. At
In their first interview since a South Korean court blocked their attempt to leave record label Ador, K-pop phenomenon NewJeans told the BBC they will continue to fight despite the setback. “This fight is necessary. Although it will be extremely difficult and arduous, we will
From a dark conference hall in Lille, Italy’s Amalfi Coast was given some major screen time as Prime Video used Series Mania to promote “Costiera,” the upcoming action drama series starring Jesse Williams. The audience at the showcase were shown an exclusive sun-soaked teaser
After world premiering at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, director-producer Deepak Rauniyar’s crime thriller “Pooja, Sir: Rajagunj” has finally released in its home country of Nepal, but not without hurdles. The film is now in its second week in Nepali theaters, following a
“The Passion of the Christ” will resurrect this summer. Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel, titled “The Resurrection of the Christ,” will start shooting in August at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, CEO Manuela Cacciamani has announced. Cacciamani, in an interview with Italian financial
The highly anticipated first African adaptation of the global hit scripted format “Liar” has been unveiled, marking a milestone for Botswana’s growing film industry. The series, produced by Botswana Ignite in partnership with leading distributor All3Media International, is set
Helsinki-based festival agency Raina has secured festival rights to “King Matt the First,” the new documentary by Polish director Jaśmina Wójcik (“Symphony of the Ursus Factory,” 2018). The film is set to world premiere in the International Competition at the 32nd annual Hot
Gwyneth Paltrow has firmly quashed any rumors of a “beef” with Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex is rolling out a lifestyle brand, drawing instant comparisons to Paltrow’s Goop and sparking chatter about a Markle vs. Paltrow face-off. When asked during a fan session on her
Selena Gomez says that when it comes to dealing with negative social media comments, women have it worse. During a recent appearance on the “On Purpose With Jay Shetty” podcast, Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, discussed social media hate. While Blanco said he doesn’t read
Patrick Schwarzenegger will be watching the final two episodes of “The White Lotus” on his own. During a recent appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Schwarzenegger, who plays wealthy, insecure, wannabe business bro Saxon Ratliff on the Mike White drama, said he will watch
FKA Twigs has postponed shows in three cities—Chicago, Toronto, and New York—on her current Eusexua tour after her production failed to complete the proper paperwork to secure visas. In a post on TikTok, the singer explained that the European tour dates for her third album,
So, you say you like melodies? Putting your priorities there may consign you to minority status among 2025’s wider bloc of pop fans. But for the sonorously starved among us, a bit of manna from a more euphonious heaven has arrived in the form of “What the World Needs Now: The
HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series has honed in on a British vet for its vast ensemble of Wizarding World characters. Nick Frost, known for his turns in Edgar Wright’s comedic Cornetto trilogy, is nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid, the kindly half-giant groundskeeper of
In the wake of the news that “The Bachelor” showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner are negotiating their exits from the franchise, Season 29’s Grant Ellis admits that things could have been done better. “They definitely instilled confidence in me. You know, I’m the
David Steven Cohen, an Emmy-winning writer and composer who served as head writer on “Courage the Cowardly Dog,” died March 15 of cancer in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was 66. Born in Brooklyn, Cohen started out working with Steve Martin on a comedy-anthology series for CBS. He then
"I certainly wouldn’t want to replicate an experience like that," he said
The singer also serves as the series' executive music producer
Jay Roach directs the film, which includes Andy Samberg, Allison Janney and Ncuti Gatwa in its ensemble.
While filming the dystopian indie drama “The Assessment,” stars Elizabeth Olsen and Alicia Vikander found nature to be a crucial touchpoint for understanding its strange, mesmerizing sci-fi world. In theaters now, the debut feature by Fleur Fortuné is set in a post-apocalyptic
Searchlight’s “The Roses” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, will release on Aug. 29. The dark comedy is directed by Jay Roach (“Bombshell,” “Meet the Parents”) and is written by Tony McNamara (“Poor Things,” “The Great”). “The Roses” is inspired by the 1989
“The Handmaid’s Tale” followup “The Testaments” is continuing to build out its cast. Variety has learned that Mattea Conforti has joined the Hulu show as a series regular. The series, based on the Margaret Atwood novel of the same name, is set 15 years after the events of “The
Isaiah Saxon shows the use of practical puppets, animatronics and computer animation to create his cute ochi monster after earlier online claims that he'd used AI.
Ben Affleck said in an interview with GQ magazine that his acting career started to differ from that of friend Matt Damon’s after Damon made the “wise choice” early on to pick projects based on the movie’s director. After 1997’s “Good Will Hunting” won them the Oscar for
Eight high impact film projects from Eastern Europe took center stage at CPH:Forum, the industry platform of Copenhagen’s CPH:DOX international documentary film festival, this week. Emerging filmmakers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine pitched
A month ago, on Friday, Feb. 21, Technicolor began to alert employees that it was in dire financial trouble and could (and did) begin to shut down that Monday. The stunning collapse of the iconic century-old company sent shockwaves through the industry, affecting its brands and
Fusion Entertainment has signed actor and producer Sophie von Haselberg for management. Von Haselberg is the daughter of Bette Midler and has performed in television, film, and theater. Her notable appearances on TV and streaming include roles in several Ryan Murphy productions
Daisy Edgar-Jones said in an interview with Elle Magazine that she is quite fortunate her A-list male co-stars have never taken issue with her being the lead star over them. She first broke out onto the scene opposite Paul Mescal in “Normal People” before co-starring with
“Tokyo Crush,” a pioneering France-Japan comedy romance, won the Series Mania Forum Best Project Award, awarded for best title at the French TV festival’s hugely popular Co-Pro Pitching Sessions. One of Series Mania’s industry centerpieces, the Pitching Sessions saw 15 projects
“Adolescence” has already set a major viewership record after its second weekend of streaming on Netflix. After opening with a massive 24.3 million views in its first four days, “Adolescence” was the most watched title on Netflix during the week of March 17-23 with another 42
The Apple TV+ series “The Studio” is, on several levels, a contradiction in terms. It’s a TV show about the making of movies. It’s an act of self-indulgence that works as a shrewd parody of self-indulgence. Most of all, it’s a lament for a lost era of extravagance, investment
AI isn’t just changing entertainment — it’s redefining it. Social media platforms have leveraged AI to create hyper-personalized, endlessly engaging experiences designed to keep users and advertisers coming back. Traditional media and streaming services may struggle to keep
Dylan Douglas will make his film debut in the psychological thriller “I Will Come to You,” produced by Cathedral Collective and Tripwire Entertainment. “I Will Come to You” is a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche, delving into the intricate intersection of
The “Malcolm in the Middle” revival is bringing back some familiar faces and a few new ones — and making one major casting change. Variety has learned that Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield are returning for the Disney+ update of the classic sitcom, reprising the roles
The Hollywood studios’ technology joint venture MovieLabs is launching a leadership council for its recently-formed MovieLabs Industry Forum, with industry vet Leon Silverman as chair. The council is made up by MovieLabs studio members, including Paramount Pictures, The Walt
Greg Hessinger, a former executive director of the Screen Actors Guild, has been named the third-ever chief executive of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Hessinger will take responsibility for negotiating dozens of labor agreements on behalf of the major
William Earl has been promoted to executive digital director of Variety. He oversees all digital editorial operations for the venerable entertainment business news brand, and he steers Variety‘s coverage of horror and emerging genre fare. Earl is based in New York and reports
The actor, on trial for groping two women, said he may have acted with a “type of aggression,” but it was “certainly not sexual”
The 2025 MLB season is here and if you’re looking to stream the baseball games online — and watch out-of-market games — we’ve found a couple of ways to get access to MLB.TV for free. MLB.TV is the premiere streaming service for watching baseball online, with the ability to
With Amazon’s Big Spring Sale in full swing, we’re seeing a lot of great deals during Amazon’s massive shopping event. However, we spotted a smart ring that’s marked down to its all-time lowest price ever. On sale for $249 (reg. $299), Oura Ring Horizon (third generation) in
Amazon MGM Studios have officially confirmed that Amy Pascal and David Heyman have come aboard to produce the studio’s upcoming James Bond film. Pascal will produce the filmvia Pascal Pictures, and Heyman will produce via Heyday Films. Last week, rumors emerged that two were
Disney’s “Snow White” took the crown at the U.K. and Ireland box office over the weekend, debuting with a strong £3.8 million ($5 million), according to Comscore. The reimagining of the classic fairy tale led a competitive field of new releases and set the tone for the upcoming
The producers are behind the Spider-Man and Harry Potter franchises.
Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and Hozier are slated to headline Outside Lands Festival, taking place Aug. 8-10 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Now in its 17th year, Outside Lands will also feature performances from John Summit, Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals, Vampire
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. has been tapped to host the 85th annual Peabody Awards, which takes place June 1 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. This reps Wood’s first time as Peabody host, and the second consecutive year the awards ceremony has taken place in
On Aug. 12, 2024, three days after Rachel Zegler hit the stage at Disney’s D23 fan event to introduce the first official trailer of “Snow White,” she thanked supporters effusively in an X post for driving the teaser to 120 million views in 24 hours. One minute later, she added
Under CEO Mark Thompson, CNN has been on the hunt for new sources of digital revenue. Now it’s searching for a new sales executive to bring advertisers into the mix as well. Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent, revealed Tuesday that it was seeking a new sales lead for the news
You don’t have to wait until July’s Prime Day for your deals fix. Amazon has just announced the return of their newest deals event, their Big Spring Sale, which kicks off today and will run through March 31. The week-long event features up to 40% off select items in more than
On his second day at the Paris criminal court, French actor Gerard Depardieu denied accusations of sexual assault made by two women — a set decorator and an assistant director — who worked with him on the set of “The Green Shutters” in Southern France in 2021. “I am not a
Jon M. Chu is shutting down casting rumors surrounding his upcoming Britney Spears biopic movie. The “Wicked” director told fans on X that his movie is not even in the casting process yet as reports circulate claiming that Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Millie Bobby Brown
The latest installment of the horror franchise will feature the last performance of late actor Tony Todd