Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway Added to Oscar Presenters Lineup
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Paul Mescal will also take the stage at the Academy Awards, set to be hosted by Conan O'Brien.
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‘High Potential,’ ‘9-1-1’ and ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Renewed at ABC
ABC has renewed three of its scripted series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season: “High Potential,” “9-1-1” and “9-1-1: Nashville.” “High Potential” was renewed for its third season. The series stars Kaitlin Olson as “a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional
Oscars 2026 Presenters: Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Robert Downey Jr. and More Join Star-Studded Lineup
Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Gwyneth Paltrow are set to present trophies at the 98th Academy Awards. Raj Kapoor, the show’s executive producer and showrunner, and Katy Mullan, an executive producer, announced the group as
‘DTF St. Louis’ Premieres With 2.5 Million Viewers in Three Days
“DTF St. Louis” hit 2.5 million viewers in the U.S. its first three days of availability. That total comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers who tuned into HBO’s cable channel on Sunday night plus Warner Bros. Discovery’s own data regarding streams
Toronto Film Critics Association Faces Collapse After Censoring Indigenous Filmmaker’s Pro-Palestine Speech
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returned her trophy, the president resigned and 16 members have quit — with more considering their position: "This Is Killing the TFCA."
Hammerstone Studios Hires Karina Manashil as SVP of Creative and Brand Development (EXCLUSIVE)
Hammerstone Studios has appointed Karina Manashil as senior vice president (SVP) of creative and brand development. Manashil brings over a decade of experience in media and entertainment, most recently serving as founder and president of Kaijo, a production company focused on
Banijay Boss Hails ‘Monumental Week’ Following All3Media Merger as Results Reveal Revenue Up 3.4% to Almost €4.9 Billion
Referring to the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, Marco Bassetti, CEO of Banijay Entertainment and Banijay Live, said, “This has been nothing short of a monumental week for our business,” as he revealed the company’s annual results Thursday. He said that the
‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Casts Vincent Cassel, Corentin Fila and Nadia Tereszkiewicz
Vincent Cassel, Corentin Fila and Nadia Tereszkiewicz have been cast in Season 4 of “The White Lotus.” They join previously announced cast members Sandra Bernhard, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Ari Graynor, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig,
Oscar-Nominated Documentary ‘Cutting Through Rocks’ Among Athena Film Festival Award Winners (Exclusive)
Other honorees include 'Aquanauts' writer Rachel Caccese, 'Happy Birthday' director Sarah Goher and 'The Syndrome' writer Tamar Feinkind.
How ‘The Beauty’ Built its Body Horror Aesthetic Using 200 Gallons of Silicone and Buckets of Slime
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from the two-part Season 1 finale of “The Beauty,” now streaming on FX on Hulu and Disney+. After years of portraying serial killers, ghosts, and deeply disturbed individuals on various Ryan Murphy shows, Evan Peters is no stranger to
‘Stranger Things’ Producer Curtis Gwinn Signs Multi-Year Overall Deal With Sony Pictures Television (EXCLUSIVE)
“Stranger Things” executive producer Curtis Gwinn has found his rightside up. The scribe has sealed a multi-year overall deal with Sony Pictures Television, where he will write and produce scripted fare for the studio. The news was announced Thursday by Sony. Andrew Plotkin,
Range Media Partners Launches Game Publishing Division Led by Industry Veteran Ben Jones (EXCLUSIVE)
Gaming industry veteran Ben Jones has joined Range Media Partners to lead the management and talent representation firm’s newly created game publishing division. The move makes Range the first entertainment management firm to offer game development and publishing capabilities,
Daisy Edgar-Jones Starring in ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ Movie Adaptation at Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)
Daisy Edgar-Jones will star in Paramount’s upcoming adaptation of Gabrielle Zevin’s best-selling novel “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.” It’s the story of two friends whose lives first intersect in childhood and college, and follows them as they become creative partners
David Ellison Vows CNN Will Operate Independently as Paramount Buys Warner Bros.: ‘We Want to Be in the Truth Business’
Will Paramount Skydance turn CNN into a right-leaning Fox News 2.0? With David Ellison’s media company poised to snap up CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, in a deal valued at $111 billion, staffers at the news cable outlet have expressed fears that the
Moroccan Artist Meriem Bennani to Be in Spotlight at Visions du Réel as Hybrid Documentary ‘Bouchra’ Screens
Documentary festival Visions du Réel, which runs April 17-26 in Nyon, Switzerland, will shine a spotlight on the work of Moroccan visual artist and videographer Meriem Bennani as it hosts the Swiss premiere of her film “Bouchra,” co-directed by Orian Barki. On April 24, Bennani
‘The Boys’ Final Season Trailer: Homelander Seeks Immortality and Sits in The White House in Blood-Soaked New Footage
The end of “The Boys” is nearly here. Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for the fifth and final season of the superhero drama, which will begin streaming on April 8 with its first two episodes. The series finale will drop on May 20. “In the fifth and final season,
‘Bugonia,’ ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Among This Year’s Oscar Nominees to Pass the Bechdel Test for Climate Change
The Climate Reality Check once again looked for climate change visibility in this year's awards season films, with 'Arco,' 'The Lost Bus' and 'Sirāt' also satisfying the requirements.
Steve Carell’s HBO Comedy ‘Rooster’ Is Dated and Uninspired: TV Review
From “Scrubs” creator Bill Lawrence and co-creator Matt Tarses, HBO’s newest comedy series, “Rooster,” follows Greg Russo (Steve Carell), a best-selling author known for his trashy beach reads. Despite his professional success, he’s still reeling from the end of his marriage
Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘Tulsa King’ Spinoff ‘Frisco King’ Adds ‘Gen V’ Star Asa Germann to Cast
“Gen V” star Asa Germann has joined the cast of Paramount+’s “Frisco King” opposite series star Samuel L. Jackson. A spinoff of Taylor Sheridan’s “Tulsa King” franchise, the new series starts production later this month in Ft. Worth, Texas. Also added to the cast: Kai Caster
Peter Jackson to Receive Honorary Cannes Palme d’Or
The 'Lord of the Rings' filmmaker will be honored at this year's Cannes festival in May.
Peter Jackson to Receive Cannes’ Honorary Palme d’Or
New Zealand filmmaking icon Peter Jackson will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The three-time Oscar-winning director — best known for the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” trilogy — is set to receive the honor during the opening ceremony of
‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Jacob Tierney Sets Netflix Drama About Alexander the Great and Aristotle With Jason Bateman as EP
“Heated Rivalry” creator Jacob Tierney has already set his next project. Netflix has given a series order to “Alexander,” a drama series about Alexander the Great and Aristotle that Tierney will write, direct and executive produce. An adaptation of Annabel Lyon’s novel “The
“It Was a Big Roll of the Dice”: How a Small-Town Russian Schoolteacher Became an International Whistleblower — and an Oscar Nominee
Directors David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin on smuggling footage out of Russia, protecting the people left behind and the universal message at the heart of 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin.'
Call the Doctor: As Hollywood Gigs Dry Up, Actors Are Playing Fake Patients in Real Hospitals
Peter sits in a hospital gown and raises his voice at the doctor. “I’m not crazy!” the middle-aged man insists as the young woman in the lab coat asks if he has received therapy. He has lymphoma, and his last doctor recommended an invasive treatment. “They want to stick a
How Formula 1’s Live Broadcast Center Captures the Story of Speed
11 teams, 22 drivers, 22 cars, 24 circuits and a global fanbase of 827 million fans — including 52 million in the U.S. The sport is Formula 1, and its season kicks off on Saturday with the Australian Grand Prix on Apple TV. Bringing the live sport to audiences is no easy feat,
Savannah Guthrie ‘Plans to Return’ to ‘Today’ Amid Ongoing Search for Missing Mom
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Jan. 31
The ‘Brady Bunch’ House Is Now a Los Angeles Landmark
The Studio City home, built in 1959, cannot be modified without approval
Netflix Acquires AI Filmmaking Start-Up Founded by Ben Affleck, Who Will Serve as Adviser to Streamer
In a rare acquisition, Netflix has bought InterPositive, a start-up founded by Ben Affleck that makes AI-powered tools for filmmakers. Terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. The entire 16-person InterPositive team of engineers, researchers and creatives will join
Berlin Golden Bear Winner Ilker Catak Reacts to German Government Recommendations For Festival: ‘We Would Have to Call It What It Is: Censorship’
German-Turkish director Ilker Catak, whose “Yellow Letters” recently won the Berlin Film Festival’s Golden Bear, has weighed in on the recommendations made by Germany’s culture ministry after it Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle came under fire earlier this week Tuttle’s leadership
Lorne Michaels Continues to Swerve Retirement Questions in New Doc Trailer
"All life is reinvention," the legendary SNL creator says. "So, to be understood, not gonna happen"
Trump Bought More Netflix Bonds in January Amid M&A Battle for Warner Bros.
President Donald Trump added more Netflix debt securities to his personal financial portfolio in January, buying up to $1.25 million in the company’s bonds. The purchases came as Netflix was in the midst of fighting to win a deal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and
German Star Lisa Vicari Reuniting With ‘Dark’ Creators on Upcoming HBO Max Thriller Series Based on ‘Struwwelpeter’ Children’s Book (EXCLUSIVE)
Lisa Vicari, the German star best known for Netflix’s cult science-fiction mystery-thriller “Dark,” is reuniting with the show’s creators Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar on their next series. Variety understands that Vicari — currently on screens in the Berlin-set second season
‘Project Hail Mary’ Director Says ‘There’s No Green Screen in the Movie Whatsoever’ but Clarifies There’s 2,018 VFX Shots: ‘Not a Single Green or Blue Screen Was Used’
“Project Hail Mary” co-director Christopher Miller issued a clarification on X after his recent interview with Comicbook.com went viral for his revelation that the movie features zero green screens despite being a VFX-heavy space odyssey. Ryan Gosling headlines Miller and Phil
‘Beef’ Season 2 Trailer: Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Face Off Against Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny in Netflix Series Return
“Beef” is back for a second season, returning to Netflix on April 16. Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny are set to star as a young couple working at a country club who witness an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, played by Oscar Isaac (“Frankenstein”) and Carey
Ben McKenzie Cryptocurrency Documentary ‘Everyone Is Lying to You for Money’ Acquired by The Forge (EXCLUSIVE)
The Forge has acquired North American distribution rights and international sales rights to “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” the directorial debut of “The OC,” “Gotham” and “Southland” star Ben McKenzie. The film is based on “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism,
Savannah Guthrie Makes First ‘Today’ Show Visit Since Mom Nancy’s Disappearance, Thanks Staff for Support
Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC’s “Today” on Thursday — but not on camera. The co-host visited with colleagues in her first appearance at NBC since her mother, Nancy, was abducted January 31. The case remains open and authorities have not publicly identified a person of
Britney Spears Arrested for DUI
Britney Spears was arrested for a DUI on Wednesday night in Ventura County, Calif., Variety has confirmed. The singer was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. and booked early Thursday morning around 3 a.m. According to an arrest record, she has since
Quirino Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed, With Spain and Portugal Dominating Shortlist
Nominees for the ninth edition of the Quirino Awards were unveiled Wednesday at the Instituto Cervantes in São Paulo, spotlighting the growth of the Ibero-American animation sector as Spain and Portugal dominate this year’s shortlist. A total of 27 works from seven countries
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel ‘The Testaments’ Trailer: Chase Infiniti Fights for Change in a New Generation of Gilead Women
Hulu has released the trailer for “The Testaments,” the upcoming sequel series to “The Handmaid’s Tale.” “The Testaments” is set to premiere on April 8 with three episodes and is based on author Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name. Set in the dystopian theocracy of
Europe’s Animation Industry Honors ‘Last Whale Singer,’ Les Films du Préau, ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ and ‘Acorn’s Adventure’ at Cartoon Movie 2026
European animation celebrated its latest achievements at Cartoon Movie, the must-attend pitching and co-production forum for European animated features which concludes today in Bordeaux. Voted by industry professionals attending this 28th edition of the event, the Cartoon
‘Twisted Yoga’ Director Discusses New Apple TV Docuseries: ‘So Much of It Is About Sexuality and Sex as a Road To Spiritual Enlightenment’ – Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
The twisted stories of several young women who have chosen to speak out against a multinational association of tantric yoga centers founded by a Romanian guru – where they were allegedly indoctrinated into sexual exploitation – form the core of new Apple TV docuseries “Twisted
‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ Review: Barry Keoghan Joins Cillian Murphy for More Rousing Brutes-in-Suits Action
About midway through “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” venerable gentleman thug Tommy Shelby enters a pub and faces off against some young, dumb tough with the temerity not to know who he is. Shelby wins the argument in rather emphatic fashion: stuffing a hand grenade down
Webtoon Entertainment Promotes Yongsoo Kim to President, Leading Global Operations
Webtoon Entertainment, a webcomics powerhouse and a leader in user storytelling platforms, named Yongsoo Kim, previously chief strategy officer and head of global, as president. Kim, who joined the company in 2022, has also been appointed as a member of the board of directors
TV Academy Chair Cris Abrego Adds Uzo Aduba, Matt Cherniss, Jinny Howe, Debra OConnell, Rob Wade to Exec Committee
Television Academy chair Cris Abrego has appointed five new members of the org’s executive committee. New to the group are three-time Emmy winner Uzo Aduba, Apple TV’s Matt Cherniss, Netflix’s Jinny Howe, Disney/ABC’s Debra OConnell and Fox Entertainment’s Rob Wade. Per the TV
Roku Gamifies Movies and TV Show Lineup With Launch of ‘Roklue’ Interactive Experience Beginning With Oscars Trivia (EXCLUSIVE)
Roku is launching a new trivia game-like experience called “Roklue,” which will give users an interactive offering for Oscar season with more iterations to come throughout the year — all aimed at spurring them to stream more content. The company describes Roklue as ”a new
ESPN, NHL Plan Real-Time Animated ‘Inside Out Classic’
Joy, Sadness and their other anthropomorphic emotional pals are getting ready to take to the ice. ESPN and the National Hockey League will present the “Inside Out Classic,” an animated version of a real-time hockey match between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers
‘CBS Mornings’ Top Producer Shawna Thomas Will Leave Role as Show Pursues Softer Stance in A.M. (EXCLUSIVE)
The anchors are staying. The producer is going. Shawna Thomas, who has guided CBS News’ morning program through several major transitions since joining as executive producer in 2021, is making one of her own. The journalist, who has won plaudits for her entrepreneurial career
Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics to Start With Boycotts Against Russia’s Official Return to Global Sporting Arena
The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics kick off Friday with an opening ceremony in Verona’s ancient Roman arena that will be boycotted by a growing number of countries. They are protesting that the event will mark Russia’s official return to the global sporting arena since being
‘Lorne’ Trailer: ‘SNL’ Creator Dodges Retirement Question and Sits Down for Rare Interview in Documentary
Focus Features has released the first trailer for “Lorne,” a documentary chronicling the life and career of Lorne Michaels, the architect of “Saturday Night Live.” The film is set to open exclusively in theaters on April 17. Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, the
The Match Factory Scores Multiple Deals for Berlinale Award-Winning Titles ‘Queen at Sea,’ ‘Rose’
The Match Factory has closed multiple distribution deals for its Berlinale-awarded titles “Queen at Sea” by Lance Hammer and “Rose” by Markus Schleinzer. “Queen at Sea” won the Silver Bear Jury Prize, alongside a Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance for Tom Courtenay and
