GrX Studio, the production company behind crime thrillers “Copycat Killer” and “The Victims’ Game,” is showcasing its latest project at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). “The Ones I Killed and The Ones Who Killed Me” is a psychological crime drama with plans for a
Taylor Momsen was the latest guest on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and reminisced on the painstaking effort it took to quit The CW’s “Gossip Girl” during Season 4. Momsen, a child actor who had already appeared in major films such as “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Spy
Henry Tsai, the Golden Horse Award-winning screenwriter of “Winds of September,” is set to direct “Spent Bullets,” an adaptation of Terao Tetsuya’s acclaimed literary work, with the project selected for presentation at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). The film follows
“I just feel sad that there are so many people, children and elderly people who are not getting these benefits when they need to," he said at a screening of his new film, 'Tyler Perry's Finding Joy,' while urging others to help those in need.
While occasionally languorous, the 2026 Czech Oscar entry “I’m Not Everything I Want to Be” is one of the rare documentaries about an artist that goes above and beyond to embody its subject’s creative spirit, often to a fault. Whereas chronicles of its ilk tend to simply
“Therapuss” podcaster and comedian Jake Shane has signed on to executive produce and star in a Hulu half-hour comedy based on his life. The series, in development from 20th TV, stars Shane — playing a version of himself — and “his best friends as they navigate the chaotic new
Taipei-Los Angeles-based production house Organic Media Group has set a Chinese-language remake of hit French comedy series “Call My Agent!,” the company revealed at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). The remake will center on a top Asian talent agency, where a team of
James Bond has always traveled in style, but a new coffee table tome from Assouline argues the franchise’s fleet of tricked-out vehicles deserves star billing right alongside 007 himself. “James Bond Cars,” released this week, is the publisher’s third fully authorized Bond
There is only one thing to remember when trying to predict Oscar season: there is no sure thing. Statistics are meaningless, festival buzz doesn’t always translate to the real world and it’s impossible to talk about the Academy as if it’s one hive mind. That won’t stop people
“Wicked: For Good” led the Hollywood Music in Media Awards with six nominations. “Sinners” landed five nominations, followed by “F1” and “The Ballad of Wallis Island” receiving four nominations each. The Hollywood Music in Media Awards recognizes scores and songs in film, TV
“Kombucha,” the new horror-comedy film from director and co-writer Jake Myers, has been in the works for years, but the office culture satire is hitting even harder during the current economic climate. “It really does feel like this hits at a cultural moment,” Myers says. “In a
TKO has raised its full-year guidance on the momentum generated by its big-bucks new deals with Paramount and ESPN for rights to UFC and WWE events. The parent company of the MMA league and wrestling franchise had a mixed third quarter with revenue down on tough year-over-year
The filmmakers behind the animated film about a K-pop girl group that fights demons have closed a deal to return.
If AMC Theatres, the world’s largest theater chain, was hoping that “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “Weapons” and “Superman” would lift its most recent quarterly earnings, it needed to hold out for other heroes. That collection of man-eating dinosaurs, suburban sorceresses and comic
Alan Niven, a former manager of Guns N’ Roses during what his lawyers term “their most prolific period” in the 1980s and early ‘90s, has sued his former business associates in Arizona over their attempts to stop the publication of his memoir, Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll
Will Ferrell's 'Elf' costume and memorabilia from Alan Rickman's personal archives are among the props hitting the block next month from Propstore.
James Gunn’s DC Universe reboot, “Superman,” is making a serious play for awards season recognition. In a surprise twist, Variety has learned exclusively that Warner Bros. has submitted the summer blockbuster into the drama categories at the Golden Globes, signaling the
Sinclair, one of the U.S.’s biggest TV station groups, saw a significant drop in revenue and swung to a net loss for the third quarter of 2025. For Q3, the company reported revenue of $773 million, down 16%, and a net loss of $1 million (or 2 cents per share) compared with net
The AGBO founders are boarding the next chapter of the ‘Rambo’ action franchise from Lionsgate and Millennium Media ahead of a 2026 shoot.
Jennifer Lawerence appeared on the “Las Culturistas” podcast during her “Die My Love” press tour and revealed she did not need to use an intimacy coordinator while filming the movie’s sex scenes with co-star Robert Pattinson. The Lynne Ramsay-directed psychodrama stars Lawrence
Netflix appears to have finally struck a deal for a second film with the hit film’s directors and its original studio
Ego Nwodim is sharing her feelings about her time on “Saturday Night Live” and her decision to leave the late-night series just before its 51st season. On Wednesday’s episode of “Sherri,” Sherri Shepherd pointed out that there are no longer any Blasck women in the “SNL” cast
“Christy,” a sports drama about Christy Martin, has drawn rave reviews for Sydney Sweeney’s transformative performance as the former professional boxer who endured triumph and tragedy in her barrier-breaking career. But it’s also a chance for Votiv, a scrappy production company
Mindy Kaling’s upcoming Hulu comedy show “Not Suitable for Work” has added a dozen actors to its cast in recurring guest star roles. Variety has learned that the following people have joined the show: Victor Garber (“Alias,” “Titanic”), Greg Germann (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “57
Nearly half of Gen Z say that YouTube or social video platforms are their preferred entertainment platforms over traditional TV or paid streaming. According to Activate Consulting’s Technology & Media Outlook 2026, which was unveiled by CEO Michael Wolf at the WSJ Tech Live
Huntr/x will return to the screen… but the girl group’s reunion tour might take a while. Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for another “KPop Demon Hunters” movie, with plans to release the animated musical sequel in 2029, as first reported by Bloomberg. Animated films can
The race for the documentary feature Academy Award spotlights quality filmmaking, but also requires a whole lot of money and the support of international doc branch voters. This year’s crop of top contenders includes films about investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, America’s
“Cocomelon: The Movie” will toddle its way onto the big screen in 2027. Universal Pictures has dated the CG-animated film, based on the blockbuster children’s show, for theatrical release on Feb. 26, 2027. “Cocomelon: The Movie” is produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel
“Wicked” and its sequel, “Wicked: For Good,” might be two movies, but in Jon M. Chu’s mind “it was just part of one giant arc.” With “Wicked: For Good” set to be released on Nov. 21, Chu explained how the movie follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) growing
Apple has picked up an unpublished short story from writer Matt Hickey.
Alexandre Desplat and Edgar Ramírez will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF XV), set to take place at the Opening Night Gala on Nov. 6 at the United Theater in Los Angeles. The Árbol de la Vida Award honors
As a film reviewer and obsessive follower of the Academy’s international feature category, I’m willing to bet that several films from Middle Eastern countries will make the shortlist. And even posit that one will triumph on Oscar night. Even though only 10 Middle Eastern
A judge on Wednesday dismissed Blake Lively’s claims against a social media guru she accused of helping to smear her reputation online during the release of “It Ends With Us” last year. Judge Lewis Liman ruled that Lively’s attorneys had failed to show that Jed Wallace, who is
A war no one really knows how to stop is raging, causing protests on college campuses and at the White House. People with disabilities are neglected by underfunded and ill-equipped resources. Activists are arrested on trumped-up charges. A Black woman runs for president. A
This year’s class of 10 Artisans to Watch discussed the importance of collaboration. Key artisans working on 2025’s leading awards contenders spoke about their creative journeys on their projects and how collaboration influenced their work on set. During the panel led by
Food Network’s “Chopped” creators Cleve Keller and Dave Noll have released their newest cooking series on YouTube, “Countdown to Delicious: The YouTube Experience.” Following its premiere, new episodes will drop each Monday for the next five weeks. The series will consist of
Apple TV’s “Come See Me In The Good Light,” about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley, will kick off the inaugural London-based documentary showcase LLDNDOCS on Nov. 21. The newly formed three-day event will feature a lineup of 10 documentary features that reflect on how
Adam Friedland has signed with UTA. The comedian and podcaster best known for hosting “The Adam Friedland Show” will be represented by the agency in all areas, including film, television, news media, podcasting and comedy touring. Friedland rose from the crude, cult-hit comedy
On today’s “Daily Variety” episode, in our Cover Story segment, Tatiana Siegel details Variety’s investigative report that asks a straightforward question: What Does David Ellison Want? And Chris Willman explains why he has fallen for a certain concert venue near Palm Springs.
The actress told British Vogue that while she respects journalism and understands that invasive paparazzi are only doing their job, it doesn’t excuse bullying
The Saudi Film Commission has unveiled a new a state-of-the-art virtual production soundstage at JAX Film Studios in Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh. The sprawling Jax Film Studios – located in the heart of Riyadh – are now equipped with a virtual production stage
Ethan Slater has signed with Verve for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Slater continues to be repped by ATA Management, Jackoway Austen, and Jill Fritzo PR. News of the signing comes roughly two weeks ahead of the premiere of “Wicked: For Good,” which hits
Netflix wants to throw another type of yardstick into the ever-evolving pile of audience-measurement tools. The streaming giant intends to institute a new measure for advertisers that tabulates how many of the 190 million monthly active viewers on its ad-supported tier see a
Microsoft-owned Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled the pricing and on-sale date for tickets to BlizzCon 2026, its first BlizzCon since 2023. Early bird passes will go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. PST on Tixr and run through Sunday at 11:59 p.m. PST. Those passes will be priced at
Mouse ears are parachuting into Epic Game’s “Fortnite” in a limited-time experience — the first Disney theme park collaboration with the popular game. The new Disneyland Game Rush virtual installation, a Fortnite Creative island in “Fortnite,” comes under Disney’s $1.5 billion
Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone and Cole Escola are joining forces to give Miss Piggy the movie-star treatment. A film about the temperamental diva puppet is in early development at Disney, which owns the rights to the Muppets, according to knowledgable sources. The iconic
After seven silent years, Radiohead launched their tour last night at Madrid’s Movistar Arena. Playing on a circular stage that wrapped the audience in every note, the three-time Grammy winners delivered a 25-song set — and now we have the full rundown. The set was comprised of
“Predator: Badlands” is aiming to sink its teeth into $25 million to $30 million in its North American box office debut. The sci-fi adventure, starring Elle Fanning, is tracking to earn another $35 million to $38 million internationally for a global debut of $60 million to $68
Production designer Nathan Crowley found ways to expand the world of “Wicked” in its conclusion, “For Good.” The story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) continues, following the choices and consequences the witches made in the first “Wicked.” In “Wicked: For
Romanian filmmaker Andreea Cristina Borțun is prepping a feature film to follow on the heels of her anticipated debut, “A River’s Gaze,” a Sebastian Stan-produced drama that’s expected to land a top-shelf festival premiere next year. Borțun is pitching her latest project in the
