Beta Film has secured a wave of international sales for the British hit series “Patience,” bringing the Channel 4 show to 100 territories around the world. “Patience” travels to AMC Networks for Latin America, ABC for Australia, and across Africa to BBC Brit. In Europe, RAI
Streaming platforms in the U.K. are set to come under “enhanced regulation” from media regulator Ofcom, which already oversees television and radio broadcasting in the country. The rules will give Ofcom the power to accept viewer complaints and investigate streaming platforms.
As the London TV Screenings kick into high gear, Banijay Rights is set to bring to market upcoming BBC title “The Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley,” a new six-part docuseries separating truth behind some of the most hyped health claims on social media. The series was
Anthony Chen’s Berlinale competition title “We Are All Strangers” has proven to be a hot title, with Paris-based Paradise City Sales locking in distribution partners across the world. The film made history as the first Singaporean entry ever to compete in Berlin’s main
The actor, who played the title character's father Sam, died at the age of 71
"I’m not trying to diminish his condition," the host said. "Listen, there is currently no cure for crazy eyes"
She joins the likes of James McAvoy and other guests at the 22nd edition of the Scottish festival.
Global colossus Fremantle has added to its vast entertainment portfolio, securing worldwide production, development and distribution rights outside Japan to “Special Delivery,” a whacky fun comedy game show co-developed by Amsterdam’s Blue Circle, a Fremantle company, and Tokyo
Car-racing sequel 'Pegasus 3' earned $369.3 million over its first six days, while Zhang Yimou's 'Scare Out' opened to $110.7 million — huge totals in most markets, but modest for Chinese New Year.
Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchored by the world premiere of psychological thriller “And Her Body Was Never Found,” while simultaneously unveiling a four-title
"In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him," the actor's family said in a statement
ZDF Studios has taken international distribution rights to Season 4 of premium factual series “Ancient Superstructures,” a new run that will prominently feature Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia as it heads toward a milestone moment this June. Produced by Pernel Media in association
What’s old is new again. One of the headliners on Banijay Entertainment’s formats slate at London TV Screenings this week is a rebooted returning show, “Fear Factor: House of Fear,” Lucas Green, Banijay Entertainment’s chief content officer, operations, tells Variety. Green
Robert Carradine, an American actor best known for his roles in the 1984 comedy film “Revenge of the Nerds” and the 2001 Disney Channel original series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died. He was 71. Hilary Duff, who played Carradine’s titular on-screen daughter in “Lizzie McGuire,”
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the Right’s enthusiastic response to the United States’ hockey victory over Canada at the Olympics and poked fun at FBI Director Kash Patel for joining Team USA in the locker room for the celebration. At the top of
There was more than a gold medal on the line following Team USA’s overtime win over Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics hockey final: new data shows the U.S.’ historic hockey victory also led to a spike in ticket sales for regular season hockey games online. Team USA defeated
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance leaders spent a busy week in negotiations, and now the WBD board is likely to tell shareholders before the market opens on Tuesday that it is taking the bid under review while still recommending the Netflix transaction that is up
“Happy Endings” and “The Mindy Project” star Adam Pally has been cast as the lead in “The Sanctuary,” an upcoming comedy series from New Zealand’s Kevin & Co. and Sky. In “The Sanctuary,” Pally will star as “an eccentric American billionaire hiding from the law in New Zealand
Ryan Coogler also picked up the best director and best screenplay awards for his slick vampire film ‘Sinners,' another Oscars front runner.
The 36-year-old Irishwoman also discusses how she was shaped by Dame Judi Dench, the use of dreams in her acting, and the ambivalence of being in the public eye, at times wishing "the ground would swallow me up."
As Team USA ended the Milan Cortina Olympics with 12 gold medals — the best performance ever at a Winter Games — NBCUniversal is also touting a shiny performance for its coverage of the 17-day event. According to the company, this repped the most-watched Winter Olympics in the
The 57th NAACP Image Awards week kicked off Monday with former first lady Michelle Obama and rapper Kendrick Lamar winning two of the early prizes. Obama’s latest book, “The Look” — which explored her style evolution from her time in the White House to life afterwards — won the
The 'Scream 7' actor details his emotional roller coaster in the wake of the director's criticism and how it felt like getting "punched in the mouth."
When a dispute arose over orchestral music originally composed for “The Phantom Thread” appearing in the new Melania Trump documentary, “Melania,” aficionados of music, film and politics all stood to pay attention. The subject of licensing music rights is fascinating and thorny
Peter Jackson, Roland Emmerich and Ray Bradbury were clients, and Ron Howard, Tony Bill and Barbara Corday were big fans.
The late pop star's nephew Jaafar Jackson stars in the Lionsgate feature that hits theaters this spring.
Over the last few weeks, as the drama around Wasserman Agency founder Casey Wasserman’s presence in the Epstein files and his professional future have unfolded, misinformation has spread at a rate that is rare even for the entertainment business. Complicating matters further is
With their antitrust trial tentatively set to start next Monday, Live Nation and Ticketmaster have filed a motion to delay the proceedings so that an appeals court can determine whether two legal questions could “dramatically change” and “substantially narrow” the trial. The
Matthew Lillard told People magazine that he would “love” to be in a Quentin Tarantino movie, which is why it “sucked” when the director criticized him last year, along with fellow actors Paul Dano and Owen Wilson. Lillard added: “I think he’s a lovely filmmaker, and to just
John Davidson, subject of the biopic I Swear , issued a statement after he was heard involuntarily shouting the N-word while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage
For the first time ever, the NAACP Image Awards are getting into gaming. The 57th NAACP Image Awards kick off a three-day stream of its virtual awards portion Monday at 8 p.m. on Youtube. Among the multiple digital content creator categories that will be announced out of the
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao are stepping back into the ring to face each other one more time, and they’ll do it live on Netflix. The two boxing legends are set to meet in a professional bout on Sept. 19, 2026 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, with
It’s the crossover no one knew they always needed: ABC’s “The Rookie” will air an episode “prominently” featuring the cast of “Game Changer,” a competition series from indie comedy platform Dropout (formerly CollegeHumor). The upcoming episode of Season 8 of the Nathan
Duke Johnson is directing the feature version of George Saunders' 2017 novel that examines the death of the politician's son.
Lilly Pulitzer is bringing a vintage design back to life with the launch of a new Disney collaboration, just in time for spring break. The collection reintroduces a beloved 1975 print, originally inspired by a Slim Aarons photograph of Lilly Pulitzer framed in a fabric flower.
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why Sony Pictures’ family film “G.O.A.T” topped the box office and how Elvis in Imax can still pack ‘em in. And TV critic Aramide Tinubu discusses some of the overlooked gems on her list of the best
Oscar-winner Tom Hanks is set to portray President Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of “Lincoln in the Bardo” from Starburns Industries. In addition to starring as the 16th U.S. President, Hanks will also produce the project, based on George Saunders’ bestselling
The book set celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Oscar-winning survival epic.
The truth is right here: Ryan Coogler’s reboot of “The X-Files” is officially moving forward with a pilot order at Hulu. In addition, Danielle Deadwyler is officially set to play one of the lead roles in the pilot, while the other lead role has yet to be cast. The official
The iconic orc statue that lives at the center of Blizzard Entertainment’s Irvine campus is standing a little taller these days as the brand behind “World of Warcraft,” “Diablo,” “Hearthstone” and “Overwatch” builds to its 35th anniversary. Sitting in her office above the
Taylor Swift fans kept “hope-alite” alive that “Opalite” would become her 14th No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, even though it faced some competitive headwinds in reaching the summit. The infectious bop came through, reaching the top in this, its 20th week on the chart, and
The final numbers are in for fall, and CBS’ “Tracker” continues its winning streak — leading the Eye’s dominance among broadcast networks when both linear and 35 days of streaming viewership of non-sports series fare is tallied. Of course, add the streamers to the mix, and the
Per its title, the NBC sitcom “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” is a comeback story, but it’s also a reunion. Comedian Tracy Morgan has produced a wide-ranging body of work since his breakout on “Saturday Night Live” at the turn of the millennium — and, more dramatically,
"I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so," Davidson said following uproar about him shouting a racial slur while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were
Broadway will remain closed on Monday amid the major winter storm that brought heavy snowfall to New York City. It’s the second consecutive evening of closures after venues on the Great White Way (a particularly apt nickname for the theater district during a blizzard) dimmed
Longevity guru Peter Attia is out as a contributor at CBS News well before he really even offer any analysis or hot takes. Attia, who was recently named to a list of new contributors at CBS News under Bari Weiss, the Paramount Skydance unit’s editor in chief, will leave the
Searchlight Pictures has signed a first-look film and television deal with Cate Blanchett, Andrew Upton and Coco Francini’s Dirty Films. Under the pact, the specialty studio will develop and produce feature-length motion pictures with the production company, as well as series
The always controversial alt rock star was a no-show in Park City.. Why? She’s been telling friends she hates her new movie.
After winning the BAFTA Film Award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for “My Father’s Shadow” on Sunday night, Akinola Davies Jr. decided to speak up about Palestine. The critically acclaimed first feature from the British-Nigerian filmmaker — who
Ice Spice and Jon Turturro may seem like an unlikely duo, but the two artists came together to celebrate their shared New York roots in a new campaign for H&M. Fellow native New Yorkers — including models Paloma Elsesser and Kai Schreiber, along with content creator Kareem
