Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s ‘The Sh**heads’ Gets New Title and Summer Release Date
Mason Thames, Peter Dinklage and Kiernan Shipka also star in Macon Blair's comedy that premiered at Sundance.
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‘X-Men’ Reboot Director Says ‘Beef’ Creator and ‘The Bear’ Writer Are ‘Working on a Draft’ of the Script: ‘We’re Still Developing’
The writers behind two of the most binge-able TV series are taking on Marvel’s most famous mutants. Jake Schreier, who has been tapped to reboot the X-Men for the MCU, told Collider that he has enlisted “Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin and “The Bear” co-showrunner Joanna Calo (also
Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested in Connection With Offset Shooting in Florida
Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on Monday night in connection with Offset’s shooting in Hollywood, FL. The Seminole Police Department stated that the musician, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested and “charged in connection with the incident that took place Monday
IFF Panama Closing Night Film ‘Milly, Queen of Merengue,’ About the Four-Time Latin Grammy Winner, Spins a Tale of Grit and Heart
Dominican filmmaker Leticia Tonos is rated to be back in top form with her latest feature “Milly, Queen of Merengue,” which closes the 14th Panama International Film Festival (IFF Panama) on April 12. It’s Tonos’ first crack at making a bio-musical. She is best known for her
‘Bachelorette’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul Files Restraining Order Against Ex Dakota Mortensen Amid Domestic Violence Investigation
Taylor Frankie Paul has filed for a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, with whom she shares a son. The legal move comes less than an hour before a court hearing in Utah regarding Mortensen’s own order of protection against Paul, in addition
‘This Film Is Urgent,’ Says the Panamanian Director of ‘Culebra Cut’ as the U.S. Military Conducts Exercises on Bases It Left Decades Ago (EXCLUSIVE)
Panama’s Ana Elena Tejera whose poetic debut feature “Panquiaco” opened IFF Panama in 2020, is in production on her new fiction film, “Culebra Cut “(“Corte Culebra”). It features Daniel Giménez Cacho (“Bardo” by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, “Zama “by Lucrecia Martel) playing
Cameron Diaz Was Shocked by Jonah Hill’s “Outrageous” Transformation in Their New Movie ‘Outcome’
Hill directed and co-stars in the dark comedy alongside Diaz, Keanu Reeves and Matt Bomer.
Sundance Institute Sets Native Lab Participants
Four fellows selected include Taylor Foreman-Niko, Miles T. RedCorn, Sabrina Saleha and Ashley Qilavaq-Savard with two artists-in-residence Sayun Simung and Taylour Chang.
Peabody Awards: ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin,’ ‘Pee-Wee As Himself,’ ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Among First Set of Nominees
The board of jurors announced nominations in the categories of documentary, news, public service and radio/podcast on Tuesday, with nominees in the arts, children's/youth, entertainment and interactive and immersive categories set to be named on Thursday.
Oscar Winner ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Among Peabody Award Nominations in Documentary, News, Radio/Podcast and Public Service
The Peabody Awards has revealed its 2026 nominees in the documentary, news, public service and radio/podcast categories. Selected were nine news broadcasts, six radio/podcast episodes, four pieces of public service and 22 documentaries. The nominees were chosen by a unanimous
Comcast Names Vicki Williams Human Resources Chief, Leading HR Across NBCUniversal and Cable Businesses
Comcast promoted Vicki Williams to the newly created role of chief human resources officer, in addition to her current position as head of HR at NBCUniversal — meaning she’ll lead the human resources teams and strategy across the company’s entire media and cable portfolio. Also
Karamo Brown, David Archuleta, Anna Konkle and Joshua Bassett Set for Hollywood & Mind Summit at UTA (EXCLUSIVE)
Emmy winner Karamo Brown (“Karamo,” “Queer Eye”), singer-songwriter and author David Archuleta, actor, writer-director and author Anna Konkle (“Pen15,” “Murderbot”) and Emmy-winning actor and singer Joshua Bassett (“High School Musical: The Musical: the Series”), will be among
Sony Pictures Entertainment to Lay Off Hundreds in Reorganization Across TV, Film and Corporate
Sony Pictures Entertainment is restructuring its operations with plans for hundreds of layoffs across its film, TV and corporate divisions. Sources tell Variety the layoffs, which are expected to result in a “few hundred” eliminations out of 12,000 employees that work for the
Joseph J. Collins, Former Time Warner Cable Chief, Dies at 81
Joseph J. Collins, a longtime cable executive who helped transform the industry into a cornerstone of the modern internet economy, died April 2 at his home in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. He was 81. Over a decades-long career, Collins played a key role in reshaping cable from a
Olivia Rodrigo to Release New Single, ‘Drop Dead,’ on April 17
Olivia Rodrigo will drop the first single from her third album, “Drop Dead,” on April 17. The singer revealed the news on her Instagram Tuesday alongside a photo of her blowing a bubble with gum, with the name of the single embroidered on her shirt. Last week, Rodrigo announced
Why J.J. Abrams Is Downsizing
His Bad Robot banner went from a $250 million Warners deal to scrapping its Santa Monica HQ in just a few years.
Mindy Kaling’s ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Sets Hulu Release Date, Drops First-Look Photos
Hulu has set the premiere date for Mindy Kaling’s new comedy series “Not Suitable for Work.” The single-cam series will debut with its first three episodes on June 2, followed by two episodes weekly until the season finale on June 23. It will air on Hulu and and Hulu on Disney+
Cannes’ Opening Film ‘The Electric Kiss’ Boarded by Playtime
“The Electric Kiss,” the French movie that will world premiere on opening night at the Cannes Film Festival, has been boarded by Playtime for international sales. Directed by Pierre Salvadori, the film is set in Paris in 1928 and follows Antoine Balestro (Pio Marmaï), a painter
Kevin Shivers Named Co-President of The Team Agency (Formerly Wasserman)
Top agency The Team (formerly Wasserman) has named Kevin Shivers co-president of its music group. In this expanded role, Shivers will partner with music group president Lee Anderson to oversee the group’s global strategy, operations, and continued growth across all sectors of
Audible’s ‘Between Me and You’ Audio Adaptation From Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Stars Jurnee Smollett, Jack Falahee, Stephanie Hsu
Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street will premiere “Between Me and You,” a new scripted audio drama starring Jurnee Smollett, Jack Falahee and Stephanie Hsu, on April 16, exclusively from Audible. The eight-episode Audible Original is based on the novel of the same name by Allison
Meryl Streep Calls Out Melania Trump While Talking ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ With Anna Wintour for Vogue
The women, in a wide-ranging conversation led by Greta Gerwig for the new cover story, also touch on fashion, losing famous friends and their anticipation around the movie sequel.
Mitch Schuster, Member of Justin Baldoni Defense Team, Elevated to Name Partner at Meister Seelig & Schuster (EXCLUSIVE)
Mitch Schuster, who has been working alongside Bryan Freedman and Ellyn Garafolo on the Justin Baldoni defense team, has been elevated to name partner at his law firm. With this promotion, the firm Meister Seelig & Fein is now Meister Seelig & Schuster. Schuster has been named
Inside the ‘Michael’ Overhaul: $15 Million Reshoots, Removing Child Abuse Allegations and What’s in Store for Sequels
“Michael,” the story of Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom, was supposed to begin in medias res with one of the darkest chapters of the singer’s life. In one scene from the film’s original script, the King of Pop stares at his reflection in the mirror, capturing his
‘Half Man’ Trailer: Richard Gadd Embodies Male Rage Alongside Jamie Bell in First Project After ‘Baby Reindeer’
Audiences are finally getting a glimpse of Richard Gadd’s new drama, “Half Man.” The series marks Gadd’s return to the small screen after the blockbuster success of his 2024 series “Baby Reindeer.” Gadd created, wrote, exec produced and stars in “Half Man,” described as a
‘Cocomelon’ Studio Moonbug to Begin Applying Child Development Research From UCLA to Content (EXCLUSIVE)
Moonbug, the studio behind the preschool series “Cocomelon,” “Blippi,” “Little Angel” and spinoffs like “The Melon Patch,” has launched a new effort to incorporate child development research into its creative processes. The move comes from a partnership with the Center for
Why Is Anna Wintour on the Cover of Vogue for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?
The person getting the most out of the long “The Devil Wears Prada 2” press tour isn’t even in the movie. It wasn’t the movie’s lead, Meryl Streep, who got to present at the Oscars alongside co-star Anne Hathaway in March. Instead, it was Anna Wintour, the longtime Vogue editor
India’s PVR Inox Eyes Indie Distribution Pipeline via MAMI Independent Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)
PVR Inox Pictures, the distribution arm of India’s leading multiplex chain PVR Inox, is treating the new MAMI Independent weekly screening series as a discovery mechanism for national theatrical distribution, with the chain’s distribution arm prepared to roll out standout
Paramount Skydance Confirms Investments by Middle Eastern Wealth Funds for Warner Bros. Deal, Cites ‘Potential for Strategic and Commercial Opportunities’ With Them
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance on Tuesday confirmed that it has brought on the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi as investors in connection with its Warner Bros. Discovery takeover bid. In an SEC filing, Paramount said that it “believes the
‘Chopped’ Sets New Food Network Spinoff With ‘Survivor’-Style Twist (EXCLUSIVE)
“Chopped” is leaving the kitchen for “Chopped Castaways,” a new Food Network competition series that values a chef’s survival skills as much as their culinary prowess. Hosted by Ted Allen and featuring judges including Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan and Marcus Samuelsson, the
New ‘Game of Thrones’ Mobile Game ‘Dragonfire’ Launching Tied to ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3
Ahead of the third season of “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon,” Warner Bros. Games and HBO have announced “Game of Thrones: Dragonfire,” a new free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the Targaryen dynasty drama. Developed by Warner Bros. Games Boston,
ESPN Expands Across Disney+ in Europe, Asia-Pacific Region
ESPN will be made available to Disney+ subscribers in Europe and certain markets in the Asia-Pacific region, as Disney continued to work to make more of its content available via a single streaming hub in a bid to give consumers a less complex option of gaining access to all
Emerald Fennell Circling ‘Basic Instinct’ Reboot, Writer Joe Eszterhas Claims
Director Emerald Fennell may be ready to dust off the ice pick, at least if Joe Eszterhas is to be believed. The “Promising Young Woman” and “Saltburn” filmmaker loves to push the envelope and that attraction for transgressive storytelling may have led her to… “Basic Instinct
Peru’s Tribeca-Winning Doc ‘Runa Simi’ Opens IFF Panama Which Closes with Leticia Tonos’ ‘Milly, Queen of Merengue’
Noteworthy changes are afoot at the Panama International Film Festival (IFF Panama) running April 9-12 this year. In a nod to the wealth of documentary filmmaking across the region and beyond, the festival is introducing an international competition for non-fiction features,
Tom Felton Extends Run as Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Tom Felton is extending his run as the platinum-blonde baddie Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” He joined the show in November 2025 and was scheduled to depart on March 22, 2026. He will now remain with the production through Nov. 1, 2026. Felton
Asghar Farhadi Calls on Filmmakers to Speak Out Against Escalation of Iran War: ‘Attacking a Country’s Infrastructure Is a War Crime’
Two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has called on artists and filmmakers around the world to protest against the U.S. and Israel’s bombing of Iran to “prevent the destruction of civilian infrastructure in the country.” On Monday, Iran rejected a 45-day U.S.
Wireless Festival Canceled After Kanye West Blocked From U.K. Entry; Organizers Say ‘Antisemitism in All Its Forms Is Abhorrent’
The controversial Kanye West-headlining Wireless Festival in the U.K. has been canceled, following the artist’s denial of entry into the country due to his antisemitic hate speech over the past few years, according to a statement from the festival. “The Home Office has
Karol G Wants to Speak Out More About ICE, but People Warn Her Not To
Karol G wants to speak out more on politics – specifically ICE actions in the United States – but she’s regularly warned not to. “People will say, ‘It’s better you don’t,’ the Colombian Grammy-winner says in an interview accompanying her new cover of Playboy. “Why? Because if
Magnus Von Horn, Emanuel Pârvu, Felipe Gálvez, Carine Tardieu to Pitch Projects at Cannes’ Investors Circle
New works from prominent directors Magnus Von Horn (“The Girl with the Needle”), Emanuel Pârvu (“Three Kilometres to the End of the World”) and Felipe Gálvez (“The Settlers”), are among the eight projects set to be pitched to a select group of VIP private investors in Cannes as
‘The Invite’ Trailer: Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde Meet Their Swinging Neighbors Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz in A24 Sundance Hit
A24 has released the first trailer for “The Invite,” the Olivia Wilde-directed film starring Wilde, Seth Rogan, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. The film is set for a limited theatrical release by the distributor on June 26. The part-drama, part-comedy penned by Will McCormack
‘The Girl With the Needle,’ ‘The Ties That Bind Us’ Directors to Pitch New Films to Investors at Cannes Market
The fourth edition of the Marche du Film's event for VIP private investors will feature eight new projects, including one from the writer of 'Dheepan' and one from the director of 'The Settlers.'
‘One Piece’ Gets Season 3 Title, Lego Animated Special at Netflix
“One Piece” has the wind in its sails, as Netflix has titled its upcoming third season and ordered an animated Lego special in September. The third installment of the adventure series, a live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga franchise, will be called “One
Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde Share Awkward Night With Another Couple in A24’s ‘The Invite’ Trailer
Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton also star in the film that hits theaters this summer after premiering at Sundance.
Nat Geo’s ‘Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller,’ PBS’ ‘Frontline’ Lead News & Documentary Emmy Awards 2026 Nominations (FULL LIST)
National Geographic’s “Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller” continues to dominate the News & Documentary Emmy nominations — earning 25 nods this year, followed by PBS’ “Frontline” series, which earned 19 nods. Disney had a good showing, as Nat Geo led the pack with 51 nods,
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Powers to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office
Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blasted to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £14.9 million ($19.8 million) opening weekend, according to Comscore. “Project Hail Mary,” distributed by Sony, moved to second place in its third weekend, adding $4.5
‘Dead Dad Girl’ and a Burned-Out Ballerina Feature in 5 Films Set for PÖFF Goes to Cannes Showcase
The selection of projects in various stages of post-production in this year's selection are "distinguished by their diversity, bold cinematic language, and rich cultural perspectives."
Jamaica-Set Horror Drama ‘Duppy,’ From ‘Seventeen’ Director Ajuán Isaac-George, Set for Cannes Frontières Platform (EXCLUSIVE)
London-based writer-director Ajuán Isaac-George is headed to the Croisette with his film project “Duppy,” which will be part of the Proof of Concept section of the Frontières Platform, Cannes’ biggest genre showcase. The film is a co-production between the U.K. and Jamaica and
Cannes’ Frontières Platform Unveils Lineup, Featuring an Indonesian Hot Property Action Thriller and a Monster Penis Creature Feature (EXCLUSIVE)
Banner Indonesian action thriller “Queen of Malacca,” “The Glorious Dead” from U.S. DIY horror legends the Adams Family and killer severed penis drama-thriller “Astrolatry” feature at another robust lineup at the Cannes Festival’s Frontières Platform. Cannes’ biggest genre
Netflix Price Hikes Ruled Illegal by Italian Court That Says Consumers Should Get Refunds; Streamer Will Appeal
A Rome court has ruled that Netflix price hikes in Italy are illegal. The decision sides with a consumer advocacy group which claims the streaming giant broke local rules by raising prices to its service between 2017 and 2024 and said customers are entitled to a refund. The
U.K. Government Blocks Kanye West’s Entry to U.K. for Wireless Festival Performance
Update: The U.K. government has blocked Kanye West from entering the U.K., according to the BBC. The Home Office has reportedly rejected West’s application for an Electronic Travel Authorisation after it was made yesterday on the grounds his “his presence would not be conducive
‘Charlie’s Angels’ Stars Recall Bikini Battles, Cast Changes, Health Scares and Making TV History: ‘It Gave Women Permission to Be Independent’
Cheryl Ladd chuckled as she remembered being called a “troublemaker” by “Charlie’s Angels” producer Aaron Spelling. Ladd said Spelling liked her being in a bikini on the hit 1970s series — but she was having to wear one on screen so often “that it was starting to piss me off.”
