‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Tell Haters to ‘GTFOH’ If They Can’t Be Kind on Social Media
Hudson Williams and François Arnaud asked fans to stop spreading hateful messages online, saying the actors all "love each other"
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Quentin Tarantino Fires Back at Rosanna Arquette for Criticizing His N-Word Use in Movies: ‘A Decided Lack of Class, No Less Honor’
Quentin Tarantino is firing back after Rosanna Arquette criticized his use of the N-word in his films during a recent interview. In a career-spanning conversation with The Sunday Times, Arquette discussed her minor role in Tarantino’s 1994 black comedy, “Pulp Fiction,” saying
How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament Online Free
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum and Paige Bueckers are among the athletes suiting up for Team USA at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, taking place March 11-17 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The U.S. women’s national team will attempt to
Hugh Jackman Sings for Rupert Murdoch at His 95th Birthday Party
Hugh Jackman sang for his fellow Australian Rupert Murdoch at his 95th birthday party on Saturday. According to People, the “X-Men” star sang tunes from “The Greatest Showman,” as well as covers of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “New York, New York” at the celebration, which took
Patton Oswalt Takes Aim at Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet and Opera Comments With Punchy Monologue
While hosting the MPSE Golden Reel Awards, the comedian fired off jokes about the 'Marty Supreme' star, President Donald Trump and the war in Iran.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud Say ‘Don’t Call Yourself a Fan’ If You Post Hate Comments: We ‘Are on the Same Side’
“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud posted matching statements to their Instagram stories on Monday, telling off viewers who post hate comments on their castmates’ socials. “Don’t call yourself a fan if you share
Final Oscar Predictions: International Feature — Brazil and Norway Face Off in One of the Toughest Races to Call
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Film at Lincoln Center’s Daniel Battsek on Cultivating a New Generation of French Cinema Lovers
From the enthusiastic young crowd packing French movie screenings at the Walter Reade Theater at New York’s Film at Lincoln Center over the weekend, it might appear that the theatrical future of foreign cinema is thriving. The real picture, however, is more complicated. Like
‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Pilot Ratings Jump More Than 100%, Reaching Nearly 13 Million Viewers Since Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
The first episode of “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” has reached nearly 13 million viewers to date. The pilot of the new Tracy Morgan-led sitcom debuted on NBC on Jan. 18 and initially brought in a strong 5.8 million viewers, achieving the most-watched comedy telecast of
Phil Rosenthal Signs Deal With Banijay, Moves ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ to YouTube
Somebody else is now feeding Phil. “Everybody Loves Raymond” creator-turned-ultimate-foodie Phil Rosenthal is on the move, signing a new deal with Banijay Americas that will see his “Somebody Feed Phil” franchise shifting platforms. Under the new deal, “Somebody Feed Phil” will
Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford Go Time-Tripping With ‘Trixies,’ a Terrific New Concept Album They Wrote but Never Recorded in the 1970s
If you wrote a terrific batch of material as a young artist, would you immediately set out to record it, or would you put it into a time capsule, bury it and think, “This might come in handy in 50 years”? Historically, not many singer-songwriters or bands have taken the latter
Oscars 2026: The Ultimate Party Guide With Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Teyana Taylor and More
Happy Oscars — and let the festivities begin! Oscar week gets off to a fashionable start on Monday when Dior throws its Club J’adore party with expected guests including Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, “Scream 7” star Jasmin Savoy Brown, Alexandra Shipp, Jurnee Smollett,
‘The Peacock and the Sparrow,’ Award-Winning Spy Thriller, Being Made Into Film by Producers Scott Delman, Zanne Devine (EXCLUSIVE)
Producers Scott Delman and Zanne Devine have optioned “The Peacock and the Sparrow,” the debut spy thriller from former CIA operations officer I.S. Berry, for an upcoming feature film adaptation. Set during the Arab Spring in Bahrain, “The Peacock and the Sparrow” follows a CIA
Ashley Judd Calls Out Her 1997 Movie ‘Kiss the Girls’ for ‘Making Entertainment Out of Sexual Torture’ Against Women: ‘It’s Traumatizing’ and ‘Why Is It Profitable?’
Ashley Judd is reconsidering one of her earliest box office hits. In a recent Instagram video post, Judd noted how her relationship with 1997’s “Kiss the Girls” has “evolved” over the years due to the film’s depiction of violence against women. ‘”Kiss the Girls’ centers on male
Predicting This Year’s Oscar Winners Using Just Math
A category-by-category look at odds on favorites, per a mathematical formula that factors in awards season data and historical trends.
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Casts Donald Glover as Yoshi
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has added more names to its star-studded video game cast, including Donald Glover as the green dinosaur Yoshi. The newly announced cast members also include Luis Guzman as Wart and Issa Rae as Honey Queen. Illumination CEO and producer Chris
Olivia Dean’s ‘The Art of Loving’ Now Available on Kid-Friendly Audio Platform Yoto
“The Art of Loving,” Olivia Dean’s latest critically-acclaimed album, has just arrived on Yoto. All 12 tracks from the album, including standout singles “Nice To Each Other” and “Man I Need,” are now available for children to experience via the screen-free, kid-friendly player.
‘SNL’ and ‘Always Sunny’ Sketch Duo BriTANicK Are Drawing Comparisons to Jordan Peele and Zach Cregger With Two SXSW Comedies
Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, more commonly known by their sketch-comedy name BriTANicK, may be best friends, but their funniest jokes usually emerge after a long, drawn-out battle. “I want option A, and Brian wants option B,” Kocher says. “We fight for a week straight, and
Doja Cat Plays Surprise Set at Opening of Members-Only Club Zero Bond at Wynn Las Vegas
Doja Cat surprised a star-studded crowd in Las Vegas over the weekend with a private performance to mark the opening of membership club Zero Bond inside the Wynn Resort. Doja Cat popped up from a makeshift stage overlooking the Wynn Golf Club just before 11 p.m. Saturday,
James Cameron and Tom Cruise Among Big Winners at Star-Filled Saturn Awards
'Pluribus,' 'Andor,' 'It: Welcome to Derry' and 'Peacemaker' took home TV honors.
Senator Amy Klobuchar on ‘Weak’ Live Nation-DOJ Settlement: ‘It’s Absolutely Disrespectful to Fans’
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has for many years been a forceful advocate for a level playing field in the live-entertainment industry, whether leading the “Save Our Stages” bill that brought some $16 billion in pandemic relief to independent venues and theaters to calling
Hilton’s La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort (Which Doubles as a Spot on the PGA Tour) Makes An Ideal Spring Getaway
Perched on the bluffs above the Pacific Ocean, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is emerging as one of Southern California’s most compelling spring and summer travel plays — thanks in part to its deep ties to the PGA Tour and a growing calendar of golf experiences that turn the
Noah Beck Joins ‘Baywatch’ Reboot as Rookie Lifeguard
Sun’s out, guns out for Noah Beck, who is the latest actor to join the cast of Fox’s “Baywatch” reboot. The soccer ball-slinging TikTok star will play the series regular role of Luke, a rookie lifeguard who comes from a family of firefighters. Per the character description,
From Cheap Erotic Dramas to B-Movies to Weird Wave: ‘The Golden Grip’ Chronicles Half a Century of Greek Cinema Through ‘Tough Guy’ Kostas Stefanakis
Director Fokion Bogris was in his early 20s when he first met legendary Greek character actor Kostas Stefanakis. Through their unlikely friendship, the budding director got to dive headfirst into — and fall in love with — the then-dying underground scene of Greek B-movies.
LISTEN: ‘Hoppers’ Tops the Box Office While ‘The Bride’ Gets Jilted; Vintage Variety Rewind to 1976
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang unpacks what went wrong for Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” and what went right for Pixar’s “Hoppers” this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a Vintage Variety rewind to
Michiel Huisman Joins NBC’s Dick Wolf Pilot ‘What the Dead Know’
Michiel Huisman, whose credits include “Game of Thrones,” “Rebel Moon” and “The Flight Attendant,” has joined the cast of NBC’s upcoming drama pilot from Dick Wolf, “What the Dead Know.” On the project, Huisman will play William Grant, described as “an experienced NYPD homicide
Lena Karbe’s ‘Inner Emigrants’ Sells to Germany Ahead of World Premiere at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Mindjazz Pictures has acquired the distribution rights in Germany to Lena Karbe’s “Inner Emigrants,” ahead of its world premiere on Monday at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. The theatrical release in Germany will kick off May 14. Karbe spent nearly four years traveling
Kanye West Announces Rare Los Angeles Show Ahead of New Album ‘Bully’
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has booked his first major show in the United States in years with the announcement of a concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium next month. The rapper will be performing at the venue on April 3. A blast that went out to fans on Monday
Final Oscar Predictions: Documentary Short — Can ‘All the Empty Rooms’ Hold Off ‘The Devil Is Busy’ and ‘Children No More’?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Google, Range Partner with XPrize for $3.5M Sci-Fi Film Competition
The competition is meant to promote “optimistic science fiction storytelling.”
Sylvester Stallone to Exec Produce ‘John Rambo’ Prequel Movie
The Lionsgate feature about origin story behind the character Stallone originally played has started production in Thailand.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christopher McQuarrie Teaming for New ‘Conan the Barbarian’ Movie
20th Century Studios has attached the filmmaker to write and direct 'King Conan,' reviving the character that was an early signature role for Schwarzenegger.
“We Just Film Between the Sirens”: Middle East Production Hubs Play Down Disruption as Iran War Continues
Security concerns are mounting as the U.S. and Israel-led bombing continues, and Iran targets neighboring countries with missile and drone attacks.
Conan O’Brien Doesn’t Want to Distract From Tragedy of Reiners’ Deaths
“There is only sadness that they’re gone,” comedian says
Sidney Flanigan, Sofia Yepes’ ‘The Sweetest Kill’ Lands at Stonecutter Media (Exclusive)
A North American release is set for April 2026 for the gangster crime thriller from director Francisco Ordoñez.
GKids Board Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Live-Action ‘Look Back’
The Palme d'Or-winning director of 'Shoplifters' is adapting the beloved manga from 'Chainsaw Man' creator Tatsuki Fujimoto.
Elijah Wood Hints at ‘Lord of the Rings’ Return, Doesn’t Want Anybody Else Playing Frodo
Wood suggested he might return to the role in Andy Serkis' 'The Hunt for Gollum' prequel: "I certainly wouldn’t want anybody else to play Frodo as long as I’m alive and able."
Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill Play Cool Killers in ‘In The Grey’ Trailer
Guy Ritchie’s long-awaited action heist thriller will hit theaters in May via Black Bear after several delays.
Hear ‘Emotional Anchor’ Song From Netflix Series ‘One Piece’
“Am I Enough (Tony Tony Chopper),” sung by Au/Ra, pays tribute to one of the series’ most beloved characters
‘Everybody to Kenmure Street’ Director on Putting the Spotlight on a Spontaneous Act of Civil Resistance and Emma Thompson’s Role in the Doc
Felipe Bustos Sierra's film recently opened the Glasgow Film Festival after its Sundance world premiere and hits the U.K. and Ireland on March 13 after screening at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen.
CPH:DOX Director Wants the Copenhagen Doc Fest to Create “Big Chambers” of Dialogue, Not Echo Chambers, and Spread the Doc “Gospel”
Artistic director Niklas Engstrøm shares why he wants to broaden the notion of what docs can be and his take on fests under fire: "The important thing is that we continue conversations even when it's difficult."
Stephen Colbert Takes Aim at Paramount in WGA Speech: ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’
The Late Show host also shared a series of jokes he had cut from his show over the years
China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Cruises Toward $600 Million
Racing-comedy “Pegasus 3” maintained its dominant lead at the China box office during the March 6–8 weekend, earning RMB168.9 million ($23.8 million) in its third full weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by PMF Pictures, the film has now reached
CPH:DOX Chiefs Discuss Festival’s Role as Denmark Approaches Elections: The Aim Is ‘to Be an Open Platform for the Democratic Dialogue’
As elections approach in Denmark, the Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, also known as CPH:DOX, has a role in the national debate during its 23rd edition, running March 11-22. Katrine Kiilgaard, the festival’s managing director, says: “I do think that’s our prime aim:
Málaga Competition Title ‘Another League’ Recounts Triumph of Women’s Soccer in Franco’s Dictatorship-Oppressed Spain
Marta Díaz de Lope Díaz’s ‘Another League’ chronicles the defiant birth of women’s soccer in the waning years of Francisco Franco’s arcane dictatorship in early 1970s Spain – today the reigning world champions after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. Sold
Feel Sales Picks up Málaga Docs ‘This Body of Mine,’ ‘Filthy,’ ‘Coming Full Circle’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish sales agency Feel Sales is making a strong play at Málaga, boarding international sales rights on festival docs “This Body of Mine,” “Filthy” and “Coming Full Circle” as the Madrid-based outfit leans into the festival and its industry sidebar MAFIZ with a slate spanning
American Society of Cinematographers Awards: Michael Bauman Wins Film Prize for ‘One Battle After Another’
'One Battle After Another' wins here ahead of what's considered a tight cinematography contest with 'Sinners' at the Oscars.
‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘The Studio’ Among American Society of Cinematographers Award Winners
“One Battle After Another” dp Michael Bauman has won the top prize at the 40th annual American Society of Cinematographers Awards. This year, the American Society of Cinematographers chose to nominate five DPs in the feature film category: “Frankenstein” (Netflix) — Dan
Five Takeaways From the Joburg Film Festival and JBX Market: Rebate Woes, the End of Africa’s Streaming Wars and Politics in the Spotlight
The eighth edition of the Joburg Film Festival wrapped Sunday, putting a bow on a busy week that saw organizers fielding a record 700 submissions from nearly 100 countries — a testament to their ongoing efforts to turn the growing event into the premier platform for cinema on
