Harrison Ford Reveals He Suffered Clinical Depression in College: ‘I Was Socially Ill’
The actor opened up about his past mental health struggles in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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‘Lord of War’ Sequel Starring Nicolas Cage, Bill Skarsgard Gets 2027 Release Date Via Vertical
Vertical has acquired the U.S. rights to writer-director Andrew Niccol’s 'Lords of War.'
Zohran Mamdani Interviewed by John Wilson in Video About Reducing New York City Scaffolding (EXCLUSIVE)
On Zohran Mamdani’s 100th day in office as mayor of New York City, his office released a video in collaboration with documentarian John Wilson about new policies designed to reduce the amount of scaffolding in the city. The video was shot in the style of HBO’s “How To With John
Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård Sequel ‘Lords of War’ Acquired by Vertical for U.S.
Vertical has picked up U.S. rights to Andrew Niccol’s crime thriller “Lords of War,” starring Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård. The early pre-sale deal for the film from “Coda” studio Vendôme Pictures comes ahead of CinemaCon next week in Las Vegas, where Vertical will preview
Movie Theater Operators Weigh In on Fewer Trailers, Too Much Texting and Today’s Bankable Stars: ‘Zendaya and Tom Holland Are the Next Gen’
Is the great movie theater reset truly, finally, actually upon us? Hollywood keeps prophesizing about the industry’s long-awaited recovery… only for domestic box office grosses to remain frustratingly behind pre-pandemic levels. Already, 2026 has started strong — and cinema
‘Emily in Paris’ Readies Season 6 Shoot With Greece and Monaco as New Locations (EXCLUSIVE)
Looks like Gabriel may be whisking Emily off to Greece in Season 6 of “Emily in Paris.” Darren Star’s hit Netflix romantic comedy series is kicking off production in May, with Greece and Monaco set as new glamorous locations for the globe-trotting series, which previously
AMC Makes ‘Audacity’ Debut Available on TikTok, in Three-Minute Segments
You don’t need to be a tech mogul to watch “The Audacity,” the new AMC drama that tells the story of a Silicon Valley guru who must navigate his way around a consumer data scandal. But if you want to get people to watch the show, a little experience with platforms, devices and
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Renewed for Three More Seasons at FX, Hulu
FX has renewed the hit docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” for an additional three seasons, Variety has learned. The news means the show will run through at least its eighth season. It also comes roughly one month ahead of the premiere of Season 5, which will debut on FXX and Hulu
Some NYU Film Students Will Now Be Given Tools to Make Movies With AI (Exclusive)
Several Tisch programs, including the Hypercinema Lab, have made a deal with Runway AI.
ATX TV Festival to Present Inaugural Creative Impact Award to Warren Littlefield, Honor Bill Lawrence With Showrunner Award
ATX TV Festival is shining a light on TV leaders at their 2026 fest, set for May 28-31 in Austin, Texas. Bill Lawrence will return with “Bill Lawrence and Friends,” a marquee conversation with the executive producer and collaborators from his past and current projects, from
Why Zendaya and Tom Holland Won This Week, But ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Dune’ Lost
This week's rundown of Hollywood's biggest winners and losers, from a beloved power couple to the "Black Snape" uproar to Warner. Bros' fan-frustrating flex.
Natasha Lyonne Walks Red Carpet Hours After She Called Out Report About Being Kicked Off a Flight
Natasha Lyonne walked the red carpet at the April 9 premiere of Focus Features’ “Lorne” documentary in New York City, hours after calling out a Page Six report that claimed she was kicked off a flight from Los Angeles to New York before it took off. The Emmy nominee was
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Subscription Prices Are Going Up in the U.S.
YouTube Premium subscribers are getting socked with “streamflation”: The Google-owned video giant is hiking prices in the U.S. for its YouTube Premium ad-free plans and YouTube Music — the latest streaming services to ratchet up fees in recent months. The YouTube Premium
Jimmy Kimmel Airs Photo of Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein After First Lady Makes Public Address Denying Epstein Ties
Jimmy Kimmel is calling B.S. when it comes to Melania Trump denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The First Lady held a surprise public address at the White House on April 9, apparently blindsiding husband Donald and other White House officials, in order to declare she’s “never been
‘All the Evil in the World’ Doc, About Murder of Leftist Italian Student in Egypt, Sparks Political Storm After Being Denied Government Funding
An investigative documentary titled “All the Evil in the World” — about the murder of leftist Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, who in 2016 was tortured to death in Cairo, allegedly by Egypt’s secret police — is sparking outrage in Italy over the fact that it has been
AI-Assisted Captain James Hook Feature in Works at Moonmax (EXCLUSIVE)
AI studio Moonmax has unveiled a slate of features signifying a push into more mainstream film production, including a project based on J. M. Barrie’s famed pirate antagonist, Captain James Hook. The company, known for its AI courses and delivering talks and workshops at places
Nike Ja 3 ‘Jurassic Park’ Sneakers: Here’s Where to Score the Signature Shoes Online
With the 2025-26 NBA regular season coming to a close, a number of players are making decisions about next season. One of those players is Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies. Although he’s the team’s star player, his future is undecided — despite having one of the most popular
Alex MacCallum Elevated to CNN’s Chief Operating Officer
Alex MacCallum returned to CNN to oversee an effort to make the storied news outlet more relevant to digital audiences. Now she may be poised to do a lot more. MacCallum, a media-industry veteran who has helped The Washington Post and The New York Times manage their own digital
BAFTA Film Awards Review of Tourette’s Fiasco Finds “Weaknesses” in Planning and Crisis Procedures, But No “Malicious Intent”
The BAFTA board has admitted the British Academy did not "adequately anticipate or fully prepare for the impact of such an incident in a live event environment."
BAFTA Review Into Awards N-Word Controversy Finds No Evidence of ‘Malicious Intent’ or ‘Institutional Racism’ but Asserts That Duty of Care ‘Fell Short’
BAFTA has revealed the outcome of the independent review into the N-word controversy that erupted at its recent film awards on Feb. 22., which it said revealed a “number of structural weaknesses in BAFTA’s planning, escalation procedures and crisis coordination arrangements,”
The Match Factory Acquires Valeska Grisebach’s ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Ahead of World Premiere in Competition at Cannes
The Match Factory will handle international sales for “The Dreamed Adventure,” the latest feature film from Valeska Grisebach. The film marks the director’s return to the Croisette, having been selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival as part of the
Meet Fifty Fifty, the K-Pop Group Behind ‘Cupid’ Who Just Covered Pink Floyd: ‘Our Music Transcends Language’
There are not many K-pop groups whose catalog spans a viral TikTok earworm and a Pink Floyd classic, but Fifty Fifty are not a typical K-pop group. The South Korean act first announced themselves to the world in 2023 with “Cupid,” a track that entered the Billboard Hot 100 and
Festival do Rio Goes to Cannes: New Brazilian Directors, the Horror of Homelessness, Remarkable True Stories (EXCLUSIVE)
New and emerging Brazilian directors to track – Jô Serfaty, Thais Fujinaga and filmmaking duo Maju de Paiva and Bernardo Florim – feature at this year’s Festival do Rio Goes to Cannes, a pix-in-post showcase teasing films coming out of Brazil after its Oscar and Golden Globes
‘Last of Us’ Voice Actor Troy Baker, ‘Journey’ Composer Austin Wintory, ‘Dragon Ball’ Editor Kazuhiko Torishima Set for Italy’s Comicon Napoli
Popular U.S. voice actor Troy Baker (“The Last of Us”), Grammy-nominated video game composer Austin Wintory (“Journey,” “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate “) and Japanese manga magazine editor Kazuhiko Torishima — who has been instrumental to shepherding the “Dragon Ball” franchise —
Vietnam Comedy ‘Zero Meets Hero’ Gets Global Push From Mockingbird Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnamese distributor Mockingbird Pictures has boarded “Zero Meets Hero,” the latest film from director Huynh Lap, and will present the title to international buyers at the Beijing International Film Festival as the company steps up its push to place Vietnamese commercial
Megumi’s Japanese Drama ‘Fujiko’ Boards SC Films International for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
SC Films International has acquired worldwide sales rights for “Fujiko,” the second feature from Japanese director Kimura Taichi, produced by Megumi, whose Netflix series “Badly in Love” broke records on the platform. The film assembles an ensemble cast led by Katayama Yuki,
‘Dhurandhar’ Composer Shashwat Sachdev on Building Bollywood’s Biggest Duology: ‘It Was Always One Emotional Journey, One Sonic Travel’
Composer Shashwat Sachdev didn’t score two films. He scored one. When Sachdev sat down to work on the “Dhurandhar” films, there was no duology to speak of – just one sprawling script, one protagonist, one emotional arc. By the time the filmmakers decided during post-production
No Superheroes Needed: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ to Kick Off Summer Box Office in High Style
The sequel could strut to as much as $65 million in the U.S. over the May 1-3 frame, the official start of summer at the multiplex. Tracking is also strong for biopic 'Michael,' which opens a week earlier.
‘Hacks’ Creators Would Consider Reboot Following Season 5 Series Finale: ‘Never Say Never’
Don’t count out a “Hacks” reboot just yet. When asked about the possibility of coming back for one, Hannah Einbinder told Variety, “Of course I would. Any excuse to be with my people.” Showrunners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, who have shepherded Deborah Vance
‘Behind the Mask’ Sequel Set After 20 Years, Reuniting Original Director and Cast for ‘The Return of Leslie Vernon’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Leslie Vernon will rise again. It’s been 20 years since the 2006 slasher mockumentary “Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon” became an indie horror hit, and a long-discussed sequel is officially underway, Variety can confirm. Titled “Behind the Mask II: The Return of
‘Death of a Salesman’ Broadway Review: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf Lead a Brooding Revival That’s Stuck in Neutral
Poor Willy Loman is once again trying to convince his lousy sons that when it comes making a sale, reputation is everything. He’s right, of course: The fourth Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman” in some 25 years is crowding the cavernous Winter Garden Theatre with outsize
Lady Gaga and Doechii Release New Single, ‘Runway’
They were born for the “Runway.” Lady Gaga and Doechii have released their new single, “Runway,” which is featured in the upcoming 20th Century Fox film “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The upbeat dance track has Doechii singing “Serve a little sass, with a little side of ass, do a
Bruce Springsteen Turns L.A.’s Forum Into the Promised Land With a Show That Mixes American Resistance and Rapture: Concert Review
When Bruce Springsteen brought his “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour” to the Los Angeles area this week, it followed the same template as the opening night of the tour in Minneapolis exactly seven days prior. There was one addition to the setlist Tuesday, in the first of two Kia
Disney Promotes April Carretta to EVP of Communications, Exec to Lead PR for Dana Walden
Disney elevated April Carretta to EVP of communications, reporting to chief communications officer Paul Roeder. As part of her expanded duties, Caretta will be the day-to-day communications lead for Dana Walden, who last month took on the newly created role of president and
Tony Awards Eligibility: Ebon Moss-Bachrach Secures Featured Actor Placement for ‘Dog Day Afternoon’
Eligibility rulings for three Broadway productions are now set as the Tony Awards race gets underway. The administration committee clarified key category placements that could have an effect this year’s contenders. At its third meeting of the 2025‑26 season, the committee
‘Live With Kelly and Mark’ Post-Oscars Episode Viewership Grows 13% Over Last Year (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s One Rating Win After Another for Disney’s syndicated talk strip “Live With Kelly and Mark,” which saw this year’s “After the Oscars” episode jump by double digits vs. last year with total viewers and other demos. The morning after “One Battle After Another” won the best
CBS Orders Vampire Comedy ‘Eternally Yours’ From ‘Ghosts’ Team, ‘The Tillbrooks’ Not Moving Forward
CBS has made decisions on its two comedy pilots this year, with the network picking up the single-cam laffer “Eternally Yours” to series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. “The Tillbrooks” (fka “Regency”) is not moving forward. The news comes less than a week ahead of CBS
Steven Spielberg Worked on ‘Interstellar’ for One Year and Says ‘I Became Fascinated With It’ Before Dropping Out: ‘It Was a Much Better Movie in Nolan’s Hands’
Steven Spielberg revealed to Empire magazine (via Total Film) on his “Disclosure Day” press tour that he was attached to direct “Interstellar” for only a year before dropping out and being replaced by Christopher Nolan. The Oscar winner was brought onto the project by producer
Donald Trump Slams ‘Nut Jobs’ Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones for Opposing Iran War: ‘They’re Stupid People’
Highlighting a rift in the right-wing political spectrum, President Donald Trump lashed out against four widely followed conservative influencers — Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones — who have spoken out against the recent Trump-led attack on Iran. In a
Thai Randolph Launches NILE & Co., Creator-Driven Media Company That Has Acquired BuzzFeed’s As/Is and Goodful Brands
Entertainment industry veteran Thai Randolph has taken the wraps off her new venture: NILE & Co., described as a content and commerce platform that works with “creators who move culture.” Randolph is the former CEO and co-founder of Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, which she exited in
Tom Cavanagh, Tony Danza, Michael Longfellow Starring in World Premiere of Psychological Thriller ‘Broken Snow’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Broken Snow,” a psychological drama set inside an abandoned, snow-bound house, will premiere at Theatre 71 this month. It stars Tom Cavanagh of “The Flash” and “Ed,” Tony Danza of “Taxi” and “Who’s The Boss,” and former “SNL” star Michael Longfellow. “Broken Snow” was written
Afrika Bambaataa, Influential Hip Hop Artist and Zulu Nation Founder, Dies at 67
Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering rapper, producer and DJ who created arguably the first fusion of rap and electronic music with 1982’s “Planet Rock” and others hits but whose legacy was later tarnished by multiple instances of sexual abuse of young men, died on Thursday. He was
Jenna Ortega Reveals the Role That Got Away: “Incredible Movie”
She’s known as a modern scream queen, and 23-year-old Jenna Ortega could’ve had another horror title on her résumé: “It's funny to think that I went in for that because I just didn't make any sense for it.”
Erika Alexander Eyes Supporting Comedy Emmy for ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Erika Alexander’s Emmys chances are rising with “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.” Variety has learned that veteran comedian Tracy Morgan, who plays the title character — a former football star trying to get his life back on track — will be the sole submission in the lead
How ‘The Drama’ Could Redefine A24
Like a lot of people today who care passionately about movies, I love A24. I don’t love every movie they make or release. But I love, and certainly like, enough of them, and I recognize — and salute — the special place that this cutting-edge production and distribution company
Natasha Lyonne Responds to Report She Was Escorted Off Plane
"Sure was looking forward to speaking honestly with Drew Barrymore yesterday but guess wasn't in the cards," actress wrote
LISTEN: Cannes Film Festival Slate Showcases Euro Auteurs; Patricia Glaser Defends Casey Wasserman and More From Variety’s Power of Law
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Brent Lang and Elsa Keslassy analyze this year’s Cannes Film Festival lineup, which puts the accent on European auteur filmmakers. And top Hollywood litigator Patricia Glaser talks tough about social media, the Southern
‘Metal Gear Solid’ Movie in the Works From ‘Final Destination’ Duo as They Ink Sony First-Look (Exclusive)
Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein have become among the more in-demand filmmakers in town. Now, Sony has snapped them up for an expansive deal that will cover all of studio’s film labels.
Filmhub Acquires Indie Dramedy ‘Burt’ Ahead of World Parkinson’s Day (EXCLUSIVE)
Global sales and distribution company Filmhub has acquired the rights to “Burt,” a micro-indie dramedy about an estranged father and son navigating Parkinson’s Disease. The film stars Oliver Cooper and Burt Berger, who plays the title role of Burt, an aging street musician with
‘The Pitt’ Star Fiona Dourif Joins ‘A Head Full of Ghosts,’ Horror Movie Produced by Robert Downey Jr. (EXCLUSIVE)
Fiona Dourif, best known to “The Pitt” fans as Dr. McKay, has joined the cast of the horror film “A Head Full of Ghosts.” She’ll star alongside the previously announced ensemble of David Harbour, Rebecca Hall, and Esmé Creed-Miles (“Hanna”), as well as Bodhi Rae Breathnach
