‘Barbie’ Sequel Stalled as Warner Bros. Tries to Reach Deals With Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling
The studio has until December to make a deal with the principal talent and Gerwig, according to the New York Times.
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Javier Bardem Politely Warned ‘Cape Fear’ Co-Star About Grabbing Her Hair During Attack Scene and Apologized in Advance: ‘I’m So Sorry, My Love’
In 2007, Javier Bardem delivered one of the century’s most chilling performances as Anton Chigurh in “No Country for Old Men.” Nearly two decades later, he’s proved once again he could convincingly play a sociopath, reimagining the vengeful murderer Max Cady on Apple TV+’s hit
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Leaks Online: Millions Watched Bootleg Before It Was Taken Down
While Marvel fans are expected to turn out in droves to see “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in theaters this weekend, a high-quality bootleg of the film leaked on X, with millions of people having viewed it. Posted by an account named Fredrick Bryan at 6:05 a.m. PT, the leaked
‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Director Breaks Down His Bloody, One-Location Shark Movie, Those ‘Demanding’ Stunts and Why Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor Wanted to Switch Roles
When “The Devil’s Mouth” director Jeff Wadlow met the cast of his bloody shark movie, he made one thing clear. “‘Listen, this is going to be the most physically demanding job you’ve ever had. Not just because of the stunt work and all the underwater work, but the fact that when
‘Cape Fear’ Creator Nick Antosca on That Shocking Final Sequence and Making Big Changes From Scorsese’s Version
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the final moments of “Cape Fear,” Anna Bowden realizes that she’ll never truly be free of the man who’s been stalking her family. The Bowden family has
Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Used Pain Scale Ratings to Prep BDSM Scenes in ‘I Want Your Sex’: She ‘Hit Him Really Hard and’ It Was ‘Only a Seven or Eight’
Cooper Hoffman had never filmed a sex scene before signing on to Gregg Araki’s erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex.” So when he arrived on set for the first time and found himself surrounded by ball gags, stilettos, whips, chains, dildos and strap-ons, a few first-day jitters were
John Oliver Extends His HBO Contract to Continue ‘Last Week Tonight’ Through 2027
John Oliver is staying put for now at HBO, no matter whom his “business daddy” might end up being next year. The “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” host has extended his contract with the network through the end of 2027, Variety has confirmed. But perhaps because of the
Tom Corson Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group
Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group, upping his role from Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Records. Corson, who joined Warner Records in 2018, has been overseeing the company’s business operations, strategy and
You Can Now Land New York’s Toughest Restaurant Reservations Through DoorDash
Landing a table at one of New York City’s buzziest restaurants may now require more than quick reflexes and a carefully timed Resy alert. DoorDash has expanded its in-app restaurant reservation service to New York, giving diners another way to book tables at coveted spots
Iconic British Toy ‘Action Man’ Movie in the Works From Hasbro, Working Title (Exclusive)
'Guardians of the Galaxy' producer Simon Hatt and 'X-Men '97' scribe Anthony Sellitti are penning the script, with Marvel vet Jeremy Latcham producing.
Paramount Seeks Antitrust Trial in November, While States Ask for April 2027
Paramount Skydance asked a judge on Friday to schedule its upcoming antitrust trial in November, while a coalition of states and the Writers Guild of America asked for a date in April 2027. The scheduling matters a lot to Paramount, which will begin paying Warner Bros.
Stephen King Movie ‘Desperation’ in the Works From ‘Final Destination’ Duo, Sam Raimi
Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are in talks to helm the adaptation of the 1996 novel for Searchlight — in the first teaming of horror maestros King and Raimi.
Mahershala Ali Reveals He Has ‘Moved On’ From Playing Blade in the MCU
Seven years after the reboot was announced, actor reveals he will no longer star in the long-delayed project
‘Big Brother 28’ Contestant Jason Breaks Down That Explosive Tea Party and Not Letting Kamu ‘Bully’ Him: ‘Isn’t It Interesting How the Six People in Power Were So Threatened by a Drag Queen?’
“Big Brother 28″ contestant Jason De Puy, also known as Salina EsTitties from two seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” knew the writing was on the wall when he lost the blockbuster challenge during Thursday night’s live eviction episode. “I was this close, a second away, from tying
Dermot Mulroney Leaving ‘Chicago Fire’ in Season 15
Dermot Mulroney is leaving “Chicago Fire” in Season 15, Variety has confirmed. The actor, who joined the NBC drama in Season 13 as Chief Dom Pascal, will wrap up his storyline early in the show’s upcoming season, which premieres on Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. ET. Mulroney took a short
DC and HBO’s ‘Booster Gold’ Show ‘Won’t Be Moving Forward,’ Says Writer David Jenkins
DC Studios and HBO’s “Booster Gold” TV series “won’t be moving forward,” writer David Jenkins said on Friday.c “My ‘Booster Gold’ won’t be moving forward,” Jenkins wrote on Threads. “Can’t improve on Mahershala’s lovely statement so I’ll just apply it here as well.” He reposted
Paramount Primal Picks Up Erotic Thriller ‘Sweet Spot,’ Co-Written by Screenwriting Influencer (Exclusive)
It's the latest move from Paramount's new low-budget genre label, which has tapped Nic Curcio and Kirby Gladstein to pen the script.
As ‘Civilization’ Turns 35, Creator Sid Meier and Firaxis President Look Ahead to a New Ages for 2K Studio’s Franchises
Sid Meier’s four-year-old grandson has a new favorite song and it’s one that is near and dear to fans of the legendary video game developer’s “Civilization” franchise. “He is singing ‘Baba Yetu’ day and night. It’s like insane,” Meier tells Variety, noting the preschooler
Variety Promotes Matt Donnelly to Executive Editor of Film
Variety has named award-winning investigative journalist Matt Donnelly as Executive Editor of Film. In his new role, Donnelly will oversee all of Variety’s film coverage in the esteemed print weekly magazine and online website. He will drive breaking news coverage, analysis,
Jon Bernthal on His ‘Brotherly Dynamic’ With Tom Holland in ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and Why Punisher Is Peter Parker’s ‘Cautionary Tale’
Jon Bernthal and Tom Holland’s superhero trajectory is so intertwined, it could make its own comic book storyline. In 2015, on the set of the period drama “Pilgrimage,” Bernthal and Holland filmed each other’s audition tapes for their Marvel roles as the Punisher and
Colson Whitehead’s ‘Harlem’ Trilogy TV Show in Development at Apple (EXCLUSIVE)
Apple TV has acquired the rights to Colson Whitehead’s “Harlem” trilogy, Variety has learned. The studio is in early development on an ongoing series based on the bestselling crime novels. The material includes 2021’s “Harlem Shuffle,” 2023’s “Crook Manifesto” and the recently
Emmanuel Macron to Host Ted Sarandos, Donna Langley, Dana Walden and Pierre-Antoine Capton Among Global Film Leaders at Lumière Summit (EXCLUSIVE)
French President Emmanuel Macron will bring together some of the world’s most powerful entertainment executives in the medieval hilltop village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence on Sept. 7 for the Lumière Summit, a landmark international event where AI, theatrical exhibition, film
Benny Safdie’s ‘Lizard Music’ With Dwayne Johnson Adds Newcomer Arya Parvathi (EXCLUSIVE)
Benny Safdie’s upcoming fantasy movie “Lizard Music” has added newcomer Arya Parvathi in her feature film debut. Parvathi’s role has yet to be disclosed, but she joins a cast that includes Dwayne Johnson (playing a 70-year-old man whose best friend is a 111-year-old chicken),
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Becomes the U.K.’s Longest-Running No. 1 Single of All Time
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean are making U.K. chart history. Their collaborative single, “Rein Me In,” has officially become the country’s longest-running No. 1 single of all time. With 19 weeks at the top of the U.K. Official Singles chart, it has officially surpassed the record
Samara Weaving to Play Emma Frost in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot
Samara Weaving will move from “Ready or Not” to the MCU. The Australian actress has been cast in Marvel’s reboot of “The X-Men.” Weaving will play Emma Frost, who in comics lore has moved from supervillain to superhero over the course of the mutant’s long, long run in print.
Brent Lang Named Editor-in-Chief of IndieWire
Variety‘s Brent Lang has been named the new editor-in-chief of IndieWire, effective August 17. Based in New York City, Lang will report to Jerry Ruiz, senior vice president, operations & finance, PMC. A widely respected journalist and editor, Lang brings a distinctive
Mahershala Ali Calls Out Marvel for Not Making ‘Blade’: ‘You Had Me Under Contract. They Have Billions of Dollars. If They Wanted to Do It, We Would’ve Done It’
As most Marvel fans know by now, Mahershala Ali was announced to star in a “Blade” movie during a flashy, surprise Comic-Con appearance in 2019, but the movie didn’t get made. The two-time Oscar winner never appeared in live-action as the popular vampire-hunting anti-hero,
‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Confirms Meeting With ‘X-Men’ Director Jake Schreier and Would Love to Play Mystique
After “Obsession” became an unprecedented box office success and earned over $400 million from a small budget, all eyes are on breakout star Inde Navarrette. “I’ve been taking a lot of meetings since ‘Obsession’ came out,” she explained on Variety’s “Up Next” podcast. “That’s
AI Studio Asteria, Co-Founded by Natasha Lyonne, Strikes Strategic Partnership with Virtual Production Studio ZeroSpace (EXCLUSIVE)
Asteria, the AI studio co-founded by filmmaker Bryn Mooser and Natasha Lyonne, has struck a strategic partnership with ZeroSpace, a virtual production studio, in the hopes of transforming hybrid models of filmmaking. The partnership between the two coastal studios — Asteria is
Meghann Fahy to Lead HBO Limited Series ‘Trial of Louise Woodward’ From Matthew Barry, Susanne Bier
HBO has ordered the limited series “The Trial of Louise Woodward” with Meghann Fahy attached to play the lead role. The five-episode series is based on a true story. Matthew Barry (“Industry,” “The Guest) serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Susanne Bier
Bob Yari’s Magenta Light Studios Nabs ‘Lockjaw’ Dark Comedy (Exclusive)
The new specialty label Magenta Edge Films will release Sabrina Greco’s debut feature in theaters on Aug. 8, ahead of a platform release in September.
Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ Nears $40 Million Globally, Becoming a Rare Hit Summer Comedy
Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” has become one of today’s rare indie comedies to connect at the summer box office. Sandwiched between big-budget blockbusters like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” A24’s “The Invite” has climbed to $20 million in North America and $15.7
Mahershala Ali Confirms He’s Not Doing Marvel’s ‘Blade’: “They Didn’t Want to Do It”
The Oscar winner confirmed he's not going to star in the 'Blade' reboot, and suggests the studio didn't want to move forward: "If they wanted to do it, we would've done it."
‘The Odyssey’ Craze Continues as New BFI Imax Screenings Sell Out in Under 30 Minutes (EXCLUSIVE)
London’s BFI Imax cinema — the biggest Imax screen in the U.K. — is experiencing its very own Odyssey. On Friday, due to unprecedented demand to see Chris Nolan’s already record-breaking “The Odyssey,” on Imax 70mm, as the director intended, the BFI Imax released another batch
Tony Romo on Leave at CBS Sports After DUI Arrest
Tony Romo may face a delay of game after being arrested in Milwaukee last week on suspicion of driving under the influence. CBS Sports said Friday that Romo, its star NFL analyst and a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was “on leave until further notice,” a move that may
Hard-to-Please Frank Miller Praises ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: “Fan’s Dream Come True”
The comic book icon, who has famously dissed Nolan's Batman films, loves the new Tom Holland movie.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Delivers Record $72M in Previews, Besting ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jon Bernthal lead Sony's superhero feature that is spinning toward a stunning opening.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Sets Box Office Record With $72 Million in Previews, Beating ‘Avengers: Endgame’
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is already web-slinging its way to box office history. Tom Holland’s latest Spidey movie has made a record-breaking $72 million in previews, including Wednesday early access screenings, the most of any movie in history. The previous record was held
Starz’s U.K.-Set Boxing Crime Drama ‘Fightland’ Is a Knockout: TV Review
Created by Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith and executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “Fightland,” is a stimulating crime drama that puts audiences directly in the boxing arena. Set in London, “Fightland” follows Maduka “Duke” Kilroy (Howard Charles), a
‘The Odyssey’ Is Luring Tourists to the Sicilian Island That Stands In for Ithaca — and Could Generate $500 Million in Revenue
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and Italy have special ties that are generating rich returns. The Greek epic was partly shot on the island of Favignana off the west coast of Sicily — which stood in for Ithaca, home to Penelope, her son Telemachus and its legendary, long-lost
Suno Loses Landmark AI Lawsuit to German Performing Rights Society GEMA
German music collection society GEMA notched another major legal victory in its campaign to rein in AI companies’ use of copyrighted material on Friday, winning the case it brought against the generative music platform Suno. The Munich Regional Court has ruled that Suno is in
Irish Indie Film ‘Lemonade,’ Starring Barry Keoghan, Reveals First Images and Plot Details (EXCLUSIVE)
Full details of an under-the-radar and low-budget Irish feature starring Barry Keoghan have been revealed alongside a couple of first look images from the film. “Lemonade,” written and directed by documentary filmmaker Kim Bartley in her narrative feature debut, was shot
Filmsaaz and Neozoon: Meet Filmmakers With Pseudonyms – and Political Movies – at Locarno
'Together' explores "rising individualism" and the "Eurocentric, patriarchal narrative" behind land ownership, while 'Ãsheghetam' sees a queer youth in Iran "retreat into a bubble of romantic illusion."
LISTEN: Music Fans Shrug Off Ticket Price Hikes to Keep Summer Concert Business Humming
The global live music business is chugging along through its busy summer season as strong as ever, defying even what has long been its biggest challenge: ticket-price sensitivity. Consumers consistently cite cost as the biggest barrier to attending concerts. But the percentage
Gary Oldman, Curry Barker, ‘Barbie’ Producer Robbie Brenner to Keynote Toronto Film Festival
‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette, director Lee Chang-dong, and producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will also take part in TIFF's content market.
Gary Oldman, ‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker and ‘Barbie’ Producer Robbie Brenner Among Toronto Market Speakers
“Slow Horses” star Gary Oldman, “Obsession” director Curry Barker and “Barbie” producer Robbie Brenner are among the lineup of speakers at the Toronto Film Festival’s inaugural market, which runs Sept. 10-16. Other speakers at the event, known as TIFF: The Market, include
Inside Netflix and Prime Video’s Fight to Reshape France’s Streaming Rules: ‘It’s an Unsustainable Equation’
While Canal+ has just agreed to invest more than $1.1 billion in French and European films over the next five years, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix are fighting in court and behind closed doors to loosen France’s streaming regulations. Both services have launched separate legal
‘Black Zombie’ Review: An Engaging Doc on How the Flesh-Eating Hordes of Screen Fame Obscured Painful Real-Life History
In Hollywood’s original horror heyday of the 1930s and ’40s, it would have been hard to imagine another figure challenging the classic terror quartet of Dracula, Frankenstein monster, werewolf and mummy — let alone that the lowly zombie would ever become serious competition.
‘Los Vampires’ Review: Dueling Draculas Spar in an Alluring if Unevenly Executed Flashback to Early-Talkie Hollywood
The talkies’ arrival was a major hardship in many respects for the movie industry, as theater owners had to install expensive new equipment, and studios could no longer easily export fresh product to lucrative foreign markets. One solution weighed to the latter dilemma was
