‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Reveals Action-Packed Trailer for YA Adaptation With Viola Davis, Damson Idris
Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Regina King also star in Gina Prince-Bythewood's film that debuted footage at CinemaCon
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Johnny Depp Goes Old and Gray as Scrooge in ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ Comeback Role
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.
Brad Pitt’s Survival Movie ‘Heart of the Beast’ Launches Tense First Trailer
Paramount revealed the footage at CinemaCon from David Ayer's film that centers on a former soldier and his combat dog.
Paramount Investigates ‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Leak, Determines It Didn’t Come From Studio
Paramount is investigating the online leak of its upcoming film “The Legend Of Aang: The Last Airbender,” but the company has determined that it did not come from within the studio, according to sources familiar with the situation. The entire film was posted on X over the
David Ellison Promises That Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Theatrical Heroes: “Long Live the Movies”
The new owner of Paramount-Skydance and pending boss of Warner Bros. made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon, where he promised cinema operators that both studios will adhere to a strict 45-day exclusive window in theaters and a 90-day streaming-window.
LISTEN: Hollywood Marshals Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger — Will It Matter?; ‘Lorne’ Measures the Man Behind ‘SNL’
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Todd Spangler details the growing opposition within media and entertainment to Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. And Marc Malkin talks to documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville about his Focus
‘Scary Movie’: Wayans Brothers Reveal New Footage Mocking DEI, ‘John Wick’ Franchise and More
Marlon and Shawn Wayans joined Anna Faris to warn the CinemaCon audience that a lot of people will take issue with the franchise's latest sequel.
How Ebay’s Trading Card Marketplace TCGPlayer Is Using Xerox to Expand, Maintain ‘Trust’ With Magic: The Gathering, ‘Pokemon’ and ‘One Piece’ Gaming Communities
From Magic: The Gathering players to “Pokemon” card collectors, TCGPlayer CEO Robert Bigler is on a mission to expand the online trading card market with new products and features for buyers and sellers — but promises it will not be at the expense of the quality of those very
‘Jackass 5’ Cracks Up CinemaCon as Trailer Debuts Steve-O’s Robot Prostate Exam, Penis Shock Collars and the Last ‘Jackass’ Movie the ‘World Will Ever See’
The “Jackass” crew is taking one last painful bow with their new movie this summer, titled “Jackass: Best and Last.” Paramount showed off the first trailer at the cringe-inducing stunt series’ fifth and final entry at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners
Johnny Knoxville Reveals Wild ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Trailer
Paramount screened the footage at CinemaCon ahead of the sequel's summer release.
Ben Stiller Admits Not All of the ‘Meet the Parents’ Sequels Worked: ‘I Stand By the First Two’
As Ben Stiller boards the promotional tour for “Focker In-Law,” the actor admits not all of the “Meet the Parents” sequels have worked. Responding to a post on X asking if one needs to watch the first three “Focker” movies to understand the plot of the upcoming fourth film
Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, Shawn Michaels Interview Each Other on Building the Next Generation of WWE Superstars
It’s a DX reunion! Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Shawn Michaels met at WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT, earlier this month to interview each other for Variety. The full interview can be seen below. Levesque, who is now the chief content officer for WWE, and Michaels, the head
James Cameron Promises Billie Eilish Doc “Is Not a Concert Movie for Streaming”
The unlikely duo, who co-direct 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)', made an appearance at CinemaCon.
Swiss Films Make Strong Showing at Visions du Réel With Three Titles in Main Competition
Three homegrown titles – Jacqueline Zünd’s “Heat,” Elsa Amiel’s “Dentro” and Emma Boccanfuso’s “Saudades Eternas” – are set to compete in the international competition at Visions du Réel in Switzerland, signalling a strong national presence in this year’s lineup. In total, 26
‘Call of Duty’ Movie Gets Mission Ready With Summer 2028 Release Date
Paramount isn’t playing around with “Call of Duty.” During the studio’s Thursday presentation at CinemaCon, the studio revealed the long-awaited film adaptation of the juggernaut video game will hit theaters June 30, 2028. Pete Berg will direct from a script by Taylor Sheridan.
‘Call of Duty’ Movie, From Taylor Sheridan and Pete Berg, Lands 2028 Release Date
Sheridan is writing and Berg is directing the adaptation of one of the most popular video game franchises of all time.
Finneas Breaks Down ‘Beef’ Season 2 Music: Oscar Isaac’s ‘Amateurish’ Score, Those Billie Eilish Needle Drops and More
In episode 2 of Netflix’s “Beef,” Oscar Isaac‘s character, Josh Martin, starts jamming on his Moog synthesizer. He’s not good at it. “It’s really amateurish,” Oscar and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Finneas says. In season 2, Josh is the general manager at an ultra-posh
‘Top Gun 3’ “Script Underway” to Reunite Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer
Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein gave an update at CinemaCon.
‘Top Gun 3’ Officially in the Works With Tom Cruise Returning
Tom Cruise is returning for “Top Gun 3,” Paramount announced during its CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas, as is producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The sequel to director Joseph Kosinski’s 2022 blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” was first revealed to be in the works back in 2024 with
David Ellison Triples Down on Theatrical at CinemaCon as Paramount Commits to 45-Day Release Window and ‘Minimum’ of 30 Movies a Year
The noise of political and artistic pressure be damned — David Ellison just wants to go to the movies. The Skydance mogul made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon on Thursday, directly addressing global movie theater owners and making some big promises for his vision about a
‘Never After Dark,’ ‘Obsession’ and More Among 2026 Overlook Film Festival Award Winners
The Overlook Film Festival, which specializes in the horror genre, has announced its audience and jury prize winners for its 10th annual edition. Held April 9-12, the 2026 festival welcomed 96 filmmaker guests to New Orleans and hosted 25 sold-out screenings and events with
Hulu to Live Stream ‘Get Real House’ Event Featuring Reality TV Royalty (EXCLUSIVE)
Hulu is bringing back its Get Real House for the second year in a row — and this time, it’s not just a party for those in attendance in Los Angeles. The event, which features announcements, discussions, and of course, a party, will live stream on Hulu on Wednesday, April 22, at
Netflix Expands Video Podcast Slate With Shows from ‘Rotten Mango’ Creator Stephanie Soo, Evan Ross Katz, NBC News’ Ellison Barber and Magician David Kwong
Netflix is bulking up its podcast lineup, announcing five new shows coming to the streaming platform. The company dove into the space last year, inking distribution deals with Spotify, iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports. Netflix also released original podcasts “The Pete Davidson
Ariana Madix, Warner Records’ Dalia Ganz, LA28 CMO Alex Merchan, Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire and Patrick Ta Join Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit
Variety has announced additional speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles. Speakers will include Ariana Madix, actress, “Love Island USA” host and co-founder of Something About Her; Warner Records’ EVP of Marketing
Rodney Crowell Releases Duet With Guy Clark, ‘Are You One of Us?,’ to Preview Lost Album He Rediscovered After 20 Years: ‘I Truly Had Forgotten I Had an Album in the Can’ [EXCLUSIVE]
It might seem odd that anyone could record an album as first-rate as “Then Again” and then not only shelve it, but forget about it. But not everyone is Rodney Crowell, who has been busy enough following his muse that it hadn’t really reoccurred to him that he had an excellent
‘All American’ Final Season to Premiere on The CW in July
Set… hike! The eighth and final season of the football drama “All American” will premiere on The CW on July 13. It will be preceded by an hour-long special, “All American: The Final Season Special,” which will debut on June 22. Season 8 of “All American” follows Jordan, Layla,
Emmys: Lead Actress (Limited/Movie) — Carey Mulligan Takes Early Lead With ‘Beef’ as Kerry Washington Gains Buzz for ‘Imperfect Women’
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 upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Unveils Season 2 Teaser Ahead of ‘Outlander’ Series Finale
Starz has unveiled a first-look teaser and images from Season 2 of “Outlander: Blood of My Blood.” The prequel series, which will return this fall on Starz, continues to expand the time-traveling universe by focusing on the love stories of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp’s
LIV Golf Mexico City 2026: Where to Watch the Golf Tournament Live Online
With the first tournament in North America of the season, the 2026 LIV Golf Mexico City (formerly LIV Golf Mayakoba) tees off starting on Thursday, Apr. 16 and goes until Sunday, Apr. 19 at Club De Golf Chapultepec in Mexico. In its fourth annual of play in Mexico City, the pro
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere Draws 8.5 Million Viewers in First Three Days
HBO is no doubt feeling euphoric. The Season 3 premiere of “Euphoria” has pulled in 8.5 million U.S. viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days of availability. Per HBO, that is a 44% increase over the Season 2 premiere, which aired in January 2022. The four-year
Emmys: Lead Actress (Comedy) — Keke Palmer Eyes Potential First Acting Nom as Jenna Ortega Seeks Return
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 upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
‘Street Fighter’ Movie Trailer Brings the Pain — and the Camp
Noah Centineo's Ken Masters will mess you up. If he can get it together.
Lana Del Rey Surprise-Drops James Bond ‘007 First Light’ Theme Song
It may not be the James Bond theme that fans have long pined for, but Lana Del Rey and 007 have finally teamed up: In collaboration with five-time Bond film composer David Arnold, the singer has dropped the official title song for the upcoming video game “007 First Light,” from
Emmys: Lead Actress (Drama) — Zendaya, Rhea Seehorn and Keri Russell Lead Crowded Field; Will ‘Industry’ Finally Break Through?
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 upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Netflix Enlists Brian Williams for New Podcast Interview Show ‘We’re Back!’
Brian Williams, who’s been off the TV airwaves for the last five years, is going into business with Netflix. The former NBC News and MSNBC anchor will host “We’re Back! With Brian Williams,” a weekly interview show with pop-culture figures and other newsmakers. Netflix said it
Human League’s Philip Oakey on Why He Didn’t Think ‘Don’t You Want Me’ Would Be a Hit and the Enduring Power of New Wave Music
The New Wave era of spiky but danceable pop tunes and sharp colorful looks may feel like it happened a million years ago, but to everyone’s surprise, the 45-year old musical movement has never really gone away. First popularized as MTV was becoming massively popular, 1980s
Pete Hegseth Reads Tarantino’s Fake Bible Quote From ‘Pulp Fiction’ at Prayer Service
Samuel L. Jackson's iconic speech gets presented as a Bible verse, with the Secretary of War vowing to strike down enemies with "great vengeance and furious anger."
Films Starring Aubrey Plaza, Paul Rudd, Wagner Moura and More Lead Tribeca Festival’s 2026 Lineup
The 2026 Tribeca Festival’s feature and short film lineup will include the Aubrey Plaza and Susan Sarandon-led “The Accompanist,” Katie Homes’ “Happy Hours” and more, the festival announced Thursday. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the festival will take place from June 3
Victoria Beckham Speaks Out on Estrangement From Son Brooklyn and Says Negative Press Hasn’t Impacted Her Business: ‘All We’ve Tried to Do Is Protect Our Children’
Victoria Beckham has spoken out for the first time since her son Brooklyn Beckham’s estrangement from the family. In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal published on Thursday morning, Beckham defends herself and husband David Beckham against accusations of trying to
Pete Hegseth Quotes ‘Pulp Fiction’ Fake Bible Verse at Pentagon Prayer Service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meant to invoke holy scripture in discussing the rescue mission of an American fighter pilot stranded in Iran — but he actually quoted Quentin Tarantino. In a prayer delivered by Hegseth during a Pentagon worship service on Wednesday, he read a
Comedian Cat Cohen’s One-Woman Show ‘Broad Strokes’ Sets Off-Broadway Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Comedian Cat Cohen’s new one-woman show “Broad Strokes” will debut Off-Broadway over the summer. The musical comedy is set to begin previews at downtown Manhattan’s Lucille Lortel Theatre on July 14 ahead of opening night on July 27. The eight-week engagement will end on Sept.
‘Downtown,’ About Hedonistic Nightlife Scene in 1980s Amsterdam, Picked Up by M-Appeal (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based M-Appeal has picked up international sales rights to Dutch director Michiel van Erp’s “Downtown,” which it will launch at the Cannes Film Market next month. The film is described as an “homage to the liberating nightlife that offered a sense of paradise to many
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Maker Launches Official Actual-Play Show Amid Growing Popularity of ‘Critical Role,’ ‘Dimension 20’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast is putting their trademarked D back in DM-ing with the launch of a new “Dungeons & Dragons” actual-play TV series. Launching with its first two episodes available on YouTube on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. PT, the new show, titled “Dungeon Masters,” stars
‘I Always Say I’m a Terrible Actor’: Adrien Brody on Overcoming Anxieties for His Broadway Debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s ‘Fear of 13’
Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody jokes that he’s not good at pretending. “I always say I’m a terrible actor because you know when I don’t like something. You know where I stand,” the 52-year-old cracks backstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre, where he’s set to make his
Christopher Hall to Bring One-Man Show ‘Pizazz’ to New York (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K. comedian and viral showman Christopher Hall is set to make his New York debut this summer with his new one-man show “Pizazz,” which is slated for a limited run at Asylum NYC this summer. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, the production will run June 5 through June 13,
Character.ai Launches AI-Powered ‘Books’ Feature Letting Users Play Inside Classic Literature Like ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ ‘The Great Gatsby’
Character.ai is expanding beyond chatbot interactions and into narrative entertainment with the launch of “Books,” a new AI-powered experience that allows users to step inside and interact with classic works of literature. Rolling out Thursday as part of the platform’s c.ai
Alex Cooper’s Unwell Hires Joanne Bradford as President to Lead Expanded Executive Team
Unwell, Alex Cooper’s Gen Z-targeted media company that is home to her hit podcast “Call Her Daddy,” has brought a new team of execs on board tasked with driving growth. The company has hired Joanne Bradford as president. Bradford, who has served as a strategic adviser to
Charli xcx’s New Album Is a ‘Rock Reinvention’: ‘There’s Gonna Be People Who Are Bothered by It, but That’s Fine’
Charli xcx is going full rock ‘n’ roll for her next album. In a new cover story with British Vogue, the pop singer revealed that she’s ditching the dance beats and Auto-Tune that made her last album, “Brat,” a lime-green phenomenon. Instead, her eighth record — which she made
‘A Walk on the Moon,’ Musical Adaptation of 1999 Movie, Sets New York Stage Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
“A Walk on the Moon,” a musical about a Brooklyn mother whose life is transformed during a trip to a Catskills bungalow colony, will have its New York premiere this summer at The Laura Pels Theatre. The story is familiar to fans of the 1999 romantic drama of the same name that
Julia Louis-Dreyfus ‘Wiser Than Me’ Podcast to Feature Jean Smart, Pam Grier, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Baez
Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ popular podcast “Wiser Than Me” is returning with new batch of episodes featuring the Emmy-winning actress’ interviews with older women. “Wiser Than Me,” a production of indie podcast network Lemonada Media, will return on May 6 with all-new episodes
