Cristin Milioti, Keegan-Michael Key’s ‘Buddy’ Trailer Brings Horror to Children’s TV
Casper Kelly, known for Adult Swim's 'Too Many Cooks,' helmed the feature that hits theaters next month after premiering at Sundance.
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‘Moana’ Faces Box Office Test, Less Than Two Years After Franchise’s Last Big Theatrical Splash
Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui for Disney's live-action take on the 2016 animated original that recently spawned a mammoth hit with 2024's 'Moana 2.'
LISTEN: James Corden Reunites ‘Late Late Show’ Team for Fox’s ‘After Hours’ World Cup Show
Three years after he signed off CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is having the time of his life hosting the World Cup after show for Fox, “After Hours With James Corden.” On the latest episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, the multihyphenate discusses the joy of indulging
Showrunner Mara Brock Akil’s Writers’ Colony Announces Cohorts for 2026 Summer and Fall Residencies
Showrunner Mara Brock Akil’s Writers’ Colony has unveiled two new cohorts for 2026. Programming began June 10 for the summer session and will begin Sept. 2 for the fall session. The three-month screenwriting residency is based in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, next
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive, to Step Down to Focus on Recovery From Chronic Illness
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of artificial general intelligence deployment and the company’s No. 2 executive, will step down from her full-time role following a three-month medical leave, she said in a note on X on Thursday. “Three months ago, I had to go on medical leave after a
Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell on Touring Together and Summer Nights Devoted to ‘Forgetting Madness and Being Part of Something Beautiful’
All mysteries aside, you could say that, this summer, together, Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell are building a sister-y road show. McLachlan is touring behind her 2025 “Better Broken” album, as a followup to her successful “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” 30th Anniversary Tour,
U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History
Fox’s coverage of Monday night’s World Cup match between the United States’ Men’s National Soccer Team and Belgium on Monday, July 6, scored record ratings, averaging 33,086,000 viewers — making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. That’s NFL-level numbers for
‘Naruto’ Movie Launches Global Casting Search to Find Actors to Play Live-Action Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura
The live-action “Naruto” movie is launching a worldwide casting search to find its three leading actors. The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search will fill the roles of Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Additional casting
‘Freddy the 13th’ Animated Horror-Comedy From Dan Trachtenberg Sets 2028 Release
Paramount's untitled feature adapts Yehudi Mercado's comic about a mishap during a family vacation.
How to Watch ‘Big Brother 28’ Online
“Big Brother” is back for Season 28, a summer sure to be full of twists, shocking eliminations and even a few rumored “Survivor” players! With a special 90-minute premiere episode airing tonight from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+
The Coven Is Back! ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Set Photos Reveal Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts and More as Witches
Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of the “American Horror Story” coven, but the witches are officially back in the first set photos from the production of “AHS” Season 13. The images are the latest confirmation that the new episodes will continue the story
Paul Feig to Direct Horror Movie ‘Detention’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster
Daniel Gold, who wrote the upcoming Ryan Gosling-Will Ferrell movie 'Tough Guys,' penned the feature as a spec, which also has Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes involved.
Alisa Bowen Exits as Disney+ President to Become CEO of Disney-Controlled Fubo TV Streamer
Alisa Bowen, who has served as president of Disney+ since September 2022, is leaving that role to become CEO of Fubo, the internet TV streaming service that is majority-owned by Disney. Fubo announced Thursday that its board of directors appointed Bowen as chief executive
Queer Director Slams “Hateful Political Rhetoric” as Trans Drama ‘Rocket Fuel’ Shoots in Canada
Jessie Posthumus praised local film funders for prioritizing indie films with LGBTQ+ characters as stateside GLAAD points to a steep decline in queer representation in feature films.
Emmy Rossum Says Years-Long ‘Shameless’ Pay Battle Only Ended in Season 8 After Salary Dispute Leaked to the Public: ‘It Was Resolved Within a Day’
Emmy Rossum revealed on “Call Her Daddy” that her years-long fight for equal pay on Showtime’s “Shameless” only ended because her contract negotiations went public in 2016. The leak resulted in overwhelming public support for Rossum, so much so that her pay dispute was
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar Mocks Film Industry in Campaign Spot, Vows to Defund Anti-Israel Movies
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has escalated his campaign against the country’s film industry with a new Likud primary spot that mocks Israeli filmmakers as anti-Israel profiteers and vows to redirect public funding away from films he says “blacken” Israeli soldiers.
All 5 ‘Hunger Games’ Movies Return to Theaters With ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Sneak Peek
The odds are in your favor, “Hunger Games” fans. All five of the “Hunger Games” films will be returning to theaters Sept. 3-7 ahead of the upcoming release of “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” Each of the movies will feature an exclusive sneak peak of the newest
‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2 Adds Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, Jerome Flynn
“Alien: Earth” Season 2 has added three new cast members. Variety has learned that Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, and Jerome Flynn have all joined the second season of the FX series. They will appear alongside previously announced new cast member Peter Dinklage as well as
James Beard Award Winner Kwame Onwuachi Signs With CAA
James Beard Award-winning chef, restauranteur and author Kwame Onwuachi has signed with CAA. CAA has secured partnerships for Onwuachi as a member of American Express and Resy’s Culinary Collective, featuring his recipes in Centurion Lounges across the globe, and as a Lexus
‘Toy Story 5’ Surpasses $800 Million Globally
“Toy Story 5” has notched another notable box office milestone with more than $800 million in global ticket sales. After three weekends of release, the animated sequel has generated $381 million domestically and $427.3 million internationally, bringing its worldwide tally to a
Music Industry Moves: T.I. Strikes Publishing Deal With Reservoir, Primary Wave Partners With Foreigner’s Mick Jones
Reservoir has struck a deal with veteran Atlanta rapper T.I. across his entire publishing catalog, spanning his back catalog and future works, including his new album, “Kill the King,” which debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts.
These Celebrity-Adored, Very Large Sunglasses Are the Hottest Summer Accessory
Every summer, it seems that a new sunglass silhouette hits the zeitgeist in a way that makes you think every trend-setting celebrity has secretly conspired to add the same sun-blocking accessory to their rotation once temperatures hit 70 degrees (or 90 or 100…). As we know,
Netflix Sets Golf Drama ‘Jupiter Island’ From ‘Love Story’ Creator and A24
A new drama series about elite golfers on an exclusive island is coming to Netflix. Titled “Jupiter Island,” the show hails from Connor Hines, the creator of FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” and A24. The project, a straight-to-series order, is the
Banijay’s Marco Bassetti and Jeff Zucker on Officially Completing Their $8 Billion All3Media Merger
It’s a done deal. RedBird IMI and Banijay have completed their $8 billion merger, led by Jeff Zucker and Marco Bassetti, respectively. With the Euro regulatory process wrapped, together they will run the production-distribution behemoth, which is headquartered in London and
iHeartMedia Settles FCC Payola Investigation, Agrees to Adopt New Reporting Measures to Ensure Legal Compliance
iHeartMedia, the largest owner of radio stations in the U.S., agreed to enter into a consent decree with FCC to settle a probe the agency launched last year into iHeartMedia’s compliance with federal rules prohibiting a specific form of payola dubbed “showola” — which involves
Scissor Sisters Singer Jake Shears to Produce ‘Tinderbox’ About Deadly 1973 LGBTQ Attack (Exclusive)
The musician's albums 'Jake Shears' and 'B-Sides' will be incorporated into filmmakers Colby Holt and Sam Probst's adaptation of the non-fiction book by Robert Fieseler about a fire that killed 32.
How Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Creator Is Bringing Back Beloved Classic Amid ‘Woke’ Allegations, Rise in Tradwife Culture
On July 9, “The Boys” writer and “Archive 81” creator Rebecca Sonnenshine fulfills a dream she’s had since she was 10 years old, with the debut of her “Little House on the Prairie” adaptation on Netflix. A lifelong Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, Sonnenshine — who recently had
‘Free Willy’ Reboot in the Works at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. is developing a reimaging of the ’90s family adventure movie, “Free Willy,” produced by Anthony and Joe Russo’s AGBO. The team has tapped Mary-Margaret Kunze (“Miller’s Girl,” “Icebreaker”) and Jade Halley Bartlett (“Miller’s Girl,” “The Boroughs”) to write a
Karlovy Vary: Juliette Binoche Revisits Her Oscar Upset — and Teases Her Next Move
The French star, set to receive KVIFF's Crystal Globe, opened up about her 1997 Academy Award surprise, a new Turkish-French co-production and her long-held ambition to direct a fiction film.
‘Spy School’ TV Series in the Works at Disney+, Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort to Produce
Disney+ is developing a series version of Stuart Gibbs’ “Spy School” novels, Variety has learned. There are 14 books in the series, beginning with “Spy School” in 2012 and with the 14th book — “Spy School Goes East” — set to be published in October 2026. The logline for the
‘Free Willy’ Reimagining Set at Warner Bros., Russo Bros.’ AGBO (Exclusive)
Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett will write the new take on the 1993 adventure movie.
Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen to Revisit ‘Portlandia’ With Rewatch Podcast
Duo and friends will reminisce about beloved IFC comedy series on Podlandia: A-O Rewatch
Shaquille O’Neal, TNT Sports and Authentic Studios Announce Premiere Date for ‘Dunkman,’ Professional Dunk League (EXCLUSIVE)
Shaquille O’Neal and TNT Sports have announced the premiere date for “Dunkman,” the first professional league tied to dunking, as well as the roster of contenders. The first night of live competition will take place on Tuesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The world championships will
LA28 Olympics Moves International Broadcast Center to Warner Bros. Ranch in Burbank
The LA28 Olympics is moving its International Broadcast Center from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to the Warner Bros. Ranch lot across town in Burbank. The Los Angeles Organizing Committee announced last year that the broadcast center would be housed at Hollywood Park Studios, a
Sony’s Indian Version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Adds Google Gemini as AI Guide (EXCLUSIVE)
Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India are teaming up to bring Google Gemini into the new season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati?” turning the AI chatbot into an interactive knowledge companion for the long-running quiz show. The collaboration integrates Gemini across Sony
Liam Neeson, Zachary Levi’s Iran-Set Action Movie Gets New Title ‘The Fix’ and Release Date (Exclusive)
Formerly known as 'Hotel Tehran,' writer-director Guy Moshe's feature centers on a group of ex-CIA operators seeking redemption and also stars Quincy Isaiah.
Colman Domingo on the Bay Area, Working Alongside Chadwick Boseman and Being a Writer, Actor and Producer: ‘I Always Wanted to Be a Multi-Hyphenate’
San Francisco’s Frameline Film Festival has always held a special place in Colman Domingo’s life. “It’s embedded in my heart,” he said. Having lived in San Francisco from 1991-2001, the actor spent many summers at the festival, reveling in its film programming, particularly the
Who Is Count Binface? How the Masked Comedian Might Be Nigel Farage’s Only Challenger in the Clacton By-Election — and Could Actually Win
There’s an uncharitable saying that politics is show business for ugly people. No doubt Count Binface, the rising star of British statecraft, might have some strong words about that. The wannabe-politician, who last month stood in a by-election against Andy Burnham (widely
‘Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’ Hits 5.4 Million Viewers on ABC, Most-Watched Fourth of July Program This Year
“Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” a three-hour Fourth of July special hosted by Ryan Seacrest, hit an average of 5.4 million viewers on Saturday, becoming the most-watched primetime program of the holiday and achieving a 0.83 rating among adults age 18-49. The This is the first
Kacey Musgraves and Stanley 1913 Team Up on Cow-Printed Water Bottles, Pet Bowls and Mugs
Saddle up, (space) cowboy. Stanley 1913 just announced its latest partnership with award-winning country star Kacey Musgraves. Together, they’re releasing a limited-edition four-piece drinkware collection inspired by the singer’s Texan roots, including the brand’s bestselling
Banijay and All3Media Complete $8 Billion Merger, Set London Headquarters
Banijay Entertainment and the Redbird IMI-owned All3Media have completed their $8 billion merger, creating what the two have described as “the world’s largest independent production company.” Despite Banijay’s Parisian roots, the combined company — which will go under the name
Andrea Riseborough Joins Jeremy Strong in Paramount+ Drama ‘9/12’
Andrea Riseborough has joined the cast of the Paramount+ drama “9/12,” which follows the David vs. Goliath legal battle that exposed corruption and won justice for 9/11’s ailing first responders. The “To Leslie” Oscar nominee joins Jeremy Strong in the six-episode limited
‘The Iliad & The Odyssey’ Deluxe Edition Soars to Top of Bestseller Lists Ahead of Christopher Nolan Adaptation
With Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set to bring Homer’s ancient epic back to the big screen this month, readers can revisit the source material in a deluxe hardbound edition that bundles both “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” into one volume. The “Homer: The Iliad & The
New York Times and Other News Outlets Accuse OpenAI of Lying in Discovery, Demand Legal Sanctions Against AI Giant
The New York Times and several news outlets on Thursday filed a motion for sanctions against OpenAI, accusing the company of concealing its ability to search the training datasets and output logs for its models for more than two years as they sought company documents. The
‘The Gentlemen’ Sets Season 2 Release Date at Netflix
Netflix has set the official premiere date for “The Gentlemen” Season 2. The second season of the action comedy series will launch on Sept. 3 on the streaming service. Netflix has also released a first-look teaser for the new season, which can be seen below. The official
This Wes Anderson Criterion Collector’s Set Is 50% Off Right Now
Over the last 25 years, Wes Anderson has been one of the most celebrated filmmakers working today. Last year, the Criterion Collection honored Anderson’s work with an impressive box set of his first 10 movies — all in 4K Ultra HD. When it released last September, it quickly
‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Sets Fall Premiere Date
“American Horror Story” Season 13 will premiere on FX and Hulu on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. PT. The star-studded installment will see the return of Jessica Lange (her first “AHS” season since 2018’s “Apocalypse”) and Sarah Paulson, reprising her role as Cordelia Goode, Supreme of the
Tony Nominee Lila Neugebauer Boards Netflix Drama Series ‘The Retrievals’ as Pilot Director (EXCLUSIVE)
Tony Award nominee Lila Neugebauer (“The Beast in Me,” “Sirens”) has come on board as the pilot director and executive producer for the upcoming Netflix drama series “The Retrievals.” The project will be showrun, written and executive produced by Molly Smith Metzler, the
Michael Fassbender’s Production Company DMC Expands in Ireland Following Investment From Fine Point Films
Two of the production companies behind Irish breakout hit “Kneecap” are doubling down on their relationship. DMC, founded by Michael Fassbender (who had a supporting role in “Kneecap”), Conor McCaughan and Daniel Emmerson, is expanding its office in Ireland following an
Joanna Pettet, Actress in ‘The Group’ and ‘Casino Royale,’ Dies at 83
The London native, portrayed by Rumer Willis in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' also had three turns on Broadway and recurring roles on 'Dr. Kildare' and 'Knots Landing.'