Lamorne Morris, Abby Elliott Join Heidi Gardner in Dramedy ‘The Swimming Lesson’ (Exclusive)
Michael Strassner and Joey Bicicchi have also been cast in writer-director Casey Twenter's feature that co-stars William H. Macy.
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Quentin Tarantino Plans to Retire After His Next Movie. Christopher Nolan Hopes He ‘Won’t Stay True’ to His Word
If Quentin Tarantino remains committed to retiring from filmmaking after his 10th feature film, then whatever movie the Oscar winner decides to make next will be his swan song from the big screen. Christopher Nolan is disappointed. “I think it’s dangerous to look at it that
Who Will Take Home the Claret Jug? Here’s How to Watch The Open Championship 2026
The final major championship of the 2026 golf season is here as the world’s best players head to Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, for the 154th playing of The Open Championship. Golf’s oldest major returns to one of its most historic venues, where players will compete for
‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Creator on the Finale’s Cliffhanger, Season 2 Plans and Tatiana Maslany as an Antihero
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Queens,” the Season 1 finale of “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” now streaming on Apple TV. At the moment we think that Paula Saunders has finally gotten her life together, things get sent reeling once more. Over the course of the
Vincent D’Onofrio, Kate Mara, Clancy Brown Among Five Cast in Netflix Las Vegas Drama ‘The Roman’
The upcoming Netflix drama “The Roman” has added five new cast members, Variety has learned. The show, which is set in the world of Las Vegas casinos, has cast Vincent D’Onofrio (“Daredevil: Born Again,” “The Beauty”) and Kate Mara (“A Teacher,” “Imperfect Women”) in series
ESPY Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the Sports Awards Ceremony Online
With comedian Marcello Hernández to host, the biggest names in sports are set to attend the 34th annual ESPY Awards to recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, breakthrough athlete and many others. The ESPYS
Spain’s World Cup Victory Over France Averages 11.5 Million Viewers on Fox, Most-Watched Semifinals Game Ever on English-Language U.S. TV
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to break records on English-language U.S. TV. Tuesday’s match between Spain and France averaged 11.462 million viewers this Tuesday on Fox, making it the most-watched FIFA Men’s World Cup semifinals telecast in U.S. English-language TV history.
David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Alleging ‘Illegal’ Side Deal With Donald Trump to Secure U.S. Approval for Warner Bros. Takeover
Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his tech billionaire dad Larry Ellison have been sued by a Paramount shareholder who alleged they cut an “illegal” deal with President Donald Trump to secure U.S. governmental approval for the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ to Play in Select Movie Theaters for Awards Qualifying Run (EXCLUSIVE)
For one week, “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will screen in select movie theaters in Los Angeles and New York, Variety has learned exclusively. While the film is primarily a streaming release and will have its Paramount+ debut on July 25, it has also been set for an
Andy Serkis Gets Asked Why New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast Is All White Actors: ‘I Don’t Think We’ll Be Doing a Politically Correct Casting-for-the Sake-of-Casting Version of the Film’
Andy Serkis said in a recent interview with the BBC that his new “Lord of the Rings” movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will “somewhat acknowledge” the franchise’s lack of diversity. The film, which is now in production, has announced a cast so far that is made up entirely of white
Chris Meledandri, George Lucas, Jodie Foster and Sigourney Weaver Receive France’s Prestigious Legion of Honor
French President Emmanuel Macron honored five major figures in international cinema at a ceremony held at the Élysée Palace in Paris on July 15: Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri, the producer behind the “Despicable Me” and “Minions” movies — the highest-grossing
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Four-Part Finale Trailer Released (TV News Roundup)
Disney revealed the trailer for the “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” four-part finale event. All four episodes will premiere on Aug. 4 on Disney Channel. All episodes will be available on Disney+ on Aug. 5. The official synopsis reads: “Billie, still reeling from losing Alex at
‘Call of Duty’ Reveals ‘Modern Warfare 4’s’ New ‘Kill Block’ Feature (Gaming News Roundup)
The first look at “Kill Block,” the new “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” game was released at Fanatics Fest. The multiplayer battleground game launches Oct. 23 and takes place at the West Bridge Advanced Military Training Facility, which features battleground reconfigurations
‘The Odyssey’: What Critics Are Saying
Christopher Nolan's epic starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and more A-listers hits theaters on Friday and The Hollywood Reporter has compiled early reviews.
R. Kelly Formally Asks Trump to Commute 30-Year Sentence
R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year sentence, according to court records made public this week by the Office of the Pardon Attorney. The request for commutation, as first reported by the Chicago Tribune, is listed as currently pending and
‘Superman’ Leads Critics Choice Super Award Nominations, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Weapons’ Top Horror Nominees
“Superman” flew to the head of the pack with the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, the Critics Choice Association’s celebration of the most popular, fan-favorite corners of film and television across the superhero, science fiction/fantasy, horror and action genres.
How the ‘Must See TV’ Campaign Defined NBC’s Dominance in the 1990s and Changed America’s Viewing Habits
Today, we’d call it short-form content. In the late summer of 1993, NBC dubbed it “Must See TV.” NBC was far ahead of the curve in the summer of 1993 when it embarked on an image campaign that would come to define the network’s dominance in the 1990s. The fact that this lyrical
Anthony Ippolito Goes the Distance as Sylvester Stallone in ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer
Hollywood ain't all sunshine and rainbows.
Suno Hack Shows How YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius Data Trained AI Music Generator’s Models
Suno has long acknowledged that its AI music generator relied on the scraping of millions of songs available across the internet, but a new hack reveals just how the company pulled from streaming services and websites such as YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius to power its
Jalen Brunson to Join Variety’s Inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York
Variety is bringing its acclaimed Sports & Entertainment franchise to New York City in its first-ever interview studio featuring conversations with the voices shaping the future of the sports and entertainment business on July 16. From elite athletes and team owners to
Neon Bringing Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope’ to Comic-Con (EXCLUSIVE)
South Korean director Na Hong-Jin will make his San Diego Comic-Con debut with a panel celebrating his latest film “Hope.” The film premiered in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will be released by Neon in the U.S. this September. The special panel will
‘The Lion at My Back’ Review: An Asylum Seeker and a Former Drug Addict Face the World in Different Ways in a Promising but Pat Redemption Tale
Juxtaposing the story of a young asylum seeker with that of a former drug addict, “The Lion at My Back” highlights the way in which perceived hierarchies of suffering feel somewhat irrelevant on an individual level. Or, rather, that they should: Everyone has more to gain in
Disney Exec, Top Producers Say ‘Real Competition Is No Longer in Tax Incentives’: Local Talent and Efficient Film Commissions and Producers Are Key
In the almost 30 years since Steven Spielberg’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” was shot in Costa Rica, much has changed in the country’s film industry. From a virtually nonexistent market in the late ’90s to a burgeoning powerhouse whose exports are sweeping awards at major
Storytelling and Sustainability: 25 Creative Leaders Who Weave Climate Themes Into Narrative Movies and TV Shows
High-octane stock traders in London get wrapped up in a greenwashing scandal as they pursue riches from a green-tech firm IPO. An amoral corporate executive is kidnapped by an unhinged beekeeper upset about pollution killing off his apiary. A lonely woman’s life is changed by
Rob Liefeld Penning New ‘Avengelyne’ Comic for Image
The property is already in development as a movie at Warner Bros. with filmmaker Olivia Wilde and producer Margot Robbie among the talents attached.
Liam Neeson Goes on the Run in Fast-Paced ‘The Mongoose’ Trailer
The action star plays a wrongfully accused Afghan war hero leading the Texas Highway Patrol on a cross-country televised chase in the thriller set to hit theaters this fall.
Zendaya Achieved Her No-Makeup Makeup Look at the ‘Odyssey’ Premiere With These Five Products
The hundreds of fans gathered outside AMC Lincoln Square — along with the packed pit of photographers on the carpet — caught a glimpse of Athena incarnate Tuesday night. For the New York premiere of “The Odyssey,” Zendaya wore a sculptural winged gown paired with one of the
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Casts Gabriel Luna
“Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2 has added Gabriel Luna in a guest star role, Variety has learned. Luna will play Ray Ballard, a serial killer operating under the name The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger. He will go up against series lead and returning star Michael C. Hall, the titular
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey’s ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Revival Delays Ticket Sales Until Fall
Ticket sales for Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey’s revival of “Sunday in the Park With George” in London have been delayed until fall. However, the show is still going ahead as planned next summer. Originally tickets were set to go on sale in May but Variety understands the
Jodie Whittaker Joins Ellen Pompeo in Hulu Dramedy Pilot ‘Chicks’
Jodie Whittaker has been cast opposite Ellen Pompeo in the Hulu pilot “Chicks,” Variety has confirmed. The pilot was first announced with Pompeo in a lead role back in June. The logline describes it as “a family dramedy set in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods of old
Danny McBride to Direct G.I. Joe Movie for Paramount
The triple threat was already on board as screenwriter for the Paramount feature.
‘The Odyssey’ Review: In Christopher Nolan’s Vast, Thrilling, Slightly Aloof Epic, Homer Is Where the Heart Is Not
More than 70 years have passed since Hollywood last attempted a straight-up adaptation of Homer’s “Odyssey,” which is an unfathomable eternity considering both its standing as a foundational epic narrative — the hero’s journey to end, and begin, all hero’s journeys — and the
Banijay and Mediawan Eye Lionsgate Studios Takeover
Lionsgate Studios, the entertainment company whose library spans the “Hunger Games” and “John Wick” franchises, has attracted acquisition interest from European media powerhouses Banijay and Mediawan. The Banijay interest was first reported by Reuters. Bollore, the French
‘Don’t Move’: How ‘Impractical Jokers’ Star James Murray Got His Giant Spider Horror Movie Made, Plus See Trailer Debut
Audiences are most familiar with James Murray from his 15 years as one of the stars of “Impractical Jokers,” the hit hidden-camera show where Murray and some of his oldest friends pull pranks on each other and embarrass themselves in front of unsuspecting onlookers. But Murray
James Dreyfus, Adrian Lukis Join Tracy-Ann Oberman in Gender-Swapped Version of Noël Coward Play ‘Present Laughter’
James Dreyfus and Adrian Lukis are set to join “After Life” star Tracy-Ann Oberman in a gender-swapped version of Noël Coward play “Present Laughter” at Theatre Royal Bath. Oberman, who is reimagining the play, will star as Geri Essendine, a female version of the usual lead
Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino and Peter Dinklage Join Netflix’s Animated Film ‘Steps’
Netflix’s animated feature, “Steps” has found its prince. Daniel Radcliffe will voice the royal role in Netflix’s upcoming animated feature, “Steps.“ Also joining the cast are Young Mazino as Gef, “The Heartthrob,” and Peter Dinklage as Roderick, “The Muscle.” Directed by Alyce
Death Threats, Doxxing and AI: How Animator Jorge Gutiérrez Killed His Own Show in 36 Hours (EXCLUSIVE)
Jorge Gutiérrez thought he was being noble. The director of “The Book of Life” had watched generative AI quietly move into every animation studio in town, and he had a bad feeling about it. “There aren’t enough artists overseeing this stuff,” he thought. So when Amazon MGM
‘The Batman Part II’ Release Delayed, Again, by Warner Bros.
The studio has also moved J.J. Abrams' 'The Great Beyond' back nearly a year to Oct. 1, 2027.
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Sets Season 18 Release Date
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has set its Season 18 premiere date at FX, FXX, and Hulu. The hit comedy series will be back starting Aug. 17 at 9 p.m. ET across the two linear channels and streaming service, with the show streaming on Disney+ internationally. Unlike the
The Box Office Bounces Back: Gen Z, Surprise Hits and More Have Hollywood Banking on a $10 Billion Year
Imax CEO Richard Gelfond has no illusions about his newfound popularity. People are calling his phone and cozying up to him like he could have gotten them inside Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. But no, what they really want is a golden ticket to a preview of
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Cannes Winner ‘All of a Sudden’ Gets Awards Season Release Date From Neon
Neon has set a Nov. 25 theatrical release date for “All of a Sudden,” the latest film from writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi. The film premiered in competition earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival, where stars Virginie Efira and Okamoto Tao shared the prize for best
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Acclaimed Drama ‘All of a Sudden’ Locks Down Awards Season Release Date
The Japanese auteur's epic exploration of life, death and the failures of capitalism — which topped many critics' best-of lists at Cannes this year — opens exclusively in U.S. theaters via Neon on Nov. 25.
MS NOW Prepares to Woo Red-State Crowds With Texas Live Event
You wouldn’t think MS NOW has a deep pocket of fans deep in the heart of Texas, but the cable-news network is going there anyway. The Versant Media backed news outlet will on September 26 offer a full day of discussions and panels featuring many of its best known personalities
FCC Moves to End Cap on National Broadcast Ownership
The Federal Communications Commission signaled it will vote on August 6 to repeal the longstanding cap on ownership of TV stations, replacing a limit that keeps owners from controlling stations in more than 39% of markets with a case-by-case review of transactions that might
‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Movie in the Works for Planned 2028 Release
Brian Robbins' Big Shot Pictures has acquired a stake in the franchise that last hit the big screen with 2015's 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.'
‘The Batman 2’ Delayed Again to February 2028; Matt Reeves Drops First Camera Test Footage of Robert Pattinson’s Return
Matt Reeves’ “The Batman Part II” is being delayed once again and will now open in theaters on Feb. 18, 2028. That release date is nearly six years after the March 2022 opening of “The Batman.” Reeves announced the new opening date on Vimeo accompanied by the first camera test
‘Legend of Korra’ Concert Experience to Tour in 2027 for ‘Last Airbender’ Sequel’s 15th Anniversary
Following the ongoing “Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert,” Paramount has set a similar tour pegged to the 15th anniversary of “The Legend of Korra.” Produced in partnership with GEA Live and Senbla, “The Legend of Korra In Concert” will begin in January with two concurrent
Kevin Hart’s Ice-Bath Interview Show ‘Cold as Balls’ to Debut New Episodes on Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
Kevin Hart will get down to the cold hard truth in his ice-bath interview show “Cold as Balls,” six new episodes of which are coming to Netflix later this summer. The new interviews will be filmed live at Fanatics Fest in New York this week. Hart’s guests include Serena
‘Toy Story’ Franchise Has Generated $51 Billion in Economic Activity, Study Finds
“Toy Story” helped launch Pixar when it premiered in 1995. More than 30 years and four films later, the family franchise has become a revenue-generating juggernaut for the Walt Disney Company and the global economy. The series has added $51 billion in overall economic activity
