Airline Lost Documentary Oscar for ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin,’ Director Says
The TSA forced Pavel Talankin, the helmer and subject of the film, to check his little gold man, but it never arrived.
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‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ Director’s Oscar Goes Missing After Being Confiscated by TSA
“Mr Nobody Against Putin” co-director Pavel Talankin’s Oscar statue has gone missing after the TSA at New York’s JFK airport confiscated his award. Earlier this year, Talankin took home the Oscar for best documentary feature. In a social media post, Talankin’s co-director David
Imax Q1 Revenue and Profit Decline Despite Hits Like ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘Project Hail Mary’
James Cameron’s otherworldly blockbuster “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and the Ryan Gosling-led space epic “Project Hail Mary” resulted in big business for Imax. But those visually striking tentpoles weren’t enough to boost the company’s profits and revenues, both of which were down
Emmys: Supporting Actress (Comedy) — Michelle Pfeiffer Could Crash Both the Drama and Comedy Races This Year
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.
Charlie Puth Charms at Inglewood’s Kia Forum for His Biggest Los Angeles Show to Date: Concert Review
You’ve probably heard the adage that Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist, but in hindsight, it feels prescient. Since the start of his career, which rang off with a feature on the inescapable smash “See You Again” with Wiz Khalifa in 2015, Puth has gone from wallowing in
Apple Easily Beats Wall Street Expectations, Services Revenue Shoots Up 16% to Record $31 Billion in March 2026 Quarter
Apple hit another high note in the first three months of 2026, delivering an earnings beat driven by a surge in iPhone sales and continued momentum in its Services segment. Apple’s Services business revenue in the quarter grew 16.3% to $30.98 billion. That beat Wall Street
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Get Salty Accepting Billboard’s Women of the Year Award, as Ella Langley, Teyana Taylor and Laufey Step Up With Memorable Moments
The “Golden” age of women in music was celebrated Wednesday night at the Hollywood Palladium, as Billboard hosted and livestreamed its annual Billboard Women in Music event, with a heavy-hitting list of honorees from multiple genres performing as well as picking up trophies —
‘Vampire Diaries’ Star Ian Somerhalder Got Into ‘Eight-Figure’ Debt After Retiring From Acting and Had to Sell Off ‘Houses, Paintings, Cars, Watches, Everything’
Ian Somerhalder revealed in a new interview with E! News that he was forced to claw himself and his family out of debt in the eight-figure range (an exact number was not given but it was $10 million or more) after he retired from acting. Somerhalder said “financial upheaval” is
LISTEN: Happy Anniversary, Television! Revisiting the Medium’s Launch at the 1939 New York World’s Fair
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we look ahead at plans for Variety’s TV Week celebration in a conversation with Variety’s Emily Longeretta. And we take a Vintage Variety look back at the momentous launch of television in the U.S. on the opening day of the New
Kamala Harris Calls Trump Administration ‘Corrupt, Incompetent’ and ‘Callous’ While Being Honored by Public Counsel in Los Angeles: ‘We Have to Be Ruthless, Too’
Kamala Harris blasted the Trump administration as “corrupt, incompetent [and] callous” while speaking at Public Counsel’s annual William O. Douglas Award Dinner on Wednesday night in Beverly Hills The former vice president was honored with the organization’s William O. Douglas
Roku Q1 Sales Pop 22%, Company Breaks Out Results for Advertising and Subscriptions Businesses for First Time
Roku beat Wall Street earnings forecasts for the first quarter of 2026 and raised its full-year profit guidance as the company continues its upward rise on the streaming-video tide. In addition, for the first time, Roku reported results for its advertising and subscriptions
In a New ‘Devil Wears Prada’-Themed Ad For Samsung, the AI-Powered Galaxy S26 Ultra Subs In as Miranda’s Assistant
Samsung is one of the many brands capitalizing on the buzz surrounding “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” hitting theaters this weekend. The behemoth tech company is among those set to make an appearance in the long-awaited sequel, starting with a custom TV spot starring character Jin
Revisiting Miranda Priestly’s Best Insults in ’The Devil Wears Prada’
Florals for Spring? So unoriginal. Asking too many questions? Bore someone else with those. No matter the circumstances, expect Meryl Streep's Runway boss to offer a jab and brutal honesty.
Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow
Senators voted on April 30 to restrict themselves from prediction markets as there is an increasing concern of insider trading by government officials, CNBC reports. The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and immediately prohibits senators and staff from
Gidi Dar’s ‘The Wedding Entertainer’ Sales Rights Acquired by Film Sales Company Ahead of Tribeca Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
The Film Sales Company has acquired worldwide rights to “The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan),” the latest feature from director Gidi Dar, ahead of its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The comedic drama, which will debut June 4 at Tribeca, stars Shuli
Thriller Series ‘Second Lady’ in Development at Amazon From Jessica Sharzer, Kevin Williamson
In a competitive situation, Amazon Prime Video has landed the thriller series “The Second Lady” for development, Variety has learned from sources. The show is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Irving Wallace. Jessica Sharzer is adapting the book for the screen
T-Mobile Fiber Delivers Ultra-Fast Home Internet Speeds: Here Are the Best Deals To Shop Online
T-Mobile Fiber has a limited-time deal aimed at making the switch to fiber internet simple. Right now, you can get fiber starting at $45/month for 300-Mbps speeds with Fiber AutoPay, plus taxes/fees. Additionally, the best deal is the fastest plan for $70/month for 2-Gig speeds
Emmys: Supporting Actress (Drama) — ‘The Pitt’ Could Stack the Field, but Allison Janney and Julianne Nicholson Are Viable Contenders
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.
MCU Star Evangeline Lilly Blasts Disney for Marvel Layoffs: ‘Shame on You for Turning Your Back on the People Who’ Gave You ‘Power’
Evangeline Lilly, who plays Hope van Dyne/Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took to Instagram to blast Disney for firing Marvel employees amid the recent layoffs that saw 1,000 staffers let go from the company at large. Lilly was particularly outraged over the axing of
Josh Penn, Producer of ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Launches Serenade, Production Company for Narrative and Documentary Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Josh Penn, the Academy Award-nominated producer behind “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” has launched Serenade, a new production company focused on documentary and narrative films. Serenade’s first film, “The Oldest Person in the World,” was directed by Sam Green and premiered at
‘Off Campus’ Season 2 Adds Phillipa Soo, India Fowler to Cast
Two weeks before “Off Campus” premieres on Prime Video, the college romance series has announced two new cast additions for Season 2. India Fowler (“Fear Street: Prom Queen”) will appear in the series regular role of Grace Ivers, the love interest of John Logan, played by
‘Flat Earth’ TV Series in the Works at Vice Studios From Debut Novelist Anika Jade Levy (EXCLUSIVE)
A TV series adaptation of Anika Jade Levy’s critically acclaimed debut novel, “Flat Earth,” is in the works at Vice Studios with Levy as co-creator. Published by Catapult Books in the US and Little, Brown in the UK in November 2025, “Flat Earth” is described as “a wry, sharply
Starz Orders Black Rodeo Drama Series Set in Southeast Texas
Starz has ordered a family drama series set in the world of Black rodeo in Southeast Texas. The untitled, one-hour series has received an eight episode order at the premium cabler. It marks Starz’s second wholly owned series since the network was spunoff from Lionsgate in 2025,
Clue Awards Reveal 2026 Nominees; Jeffrey Epstein Survivors to Be Honored and Former ‘Dateline’ Reporter Chris Hansen Will Host (EXCLUSIVE)
Former “Dateline NBC” personality Chris Hansen, who now hosts “Takedown with Chris Hansen,” will host CrimeCon’s 2026 Clue Awards. The annual event, which takes place Saturday, May 30, at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace as part of the three-day CrimeCon convention, recognizes true
Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tracking for $80 Million Launch
Directed by Jon Favreau, the movie is a big screen continuation of Disney+’s streaming series 'The Mandalorian.'
‘Blair Witch Project’ Reboot Sets New Director as Original Stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams Join as Exec Producers
“Blair Witch” is back: Horror director Dylan Clark is set to helm a new imagining of “The Blair Witch Project” for Lionsgate. Returning to the film are original stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams as executive producers. Also on board from the 1999 production are
‘Scrubs’ and ‘Shifting Gears’ Renewed at ABC, Rachel Bloom Pilot ‘Do You Want Kids?’ Not Moving Forward
ABC has renewed both its revival of “Scrubs” and the multi-cam comedy “Shifting Gears,” Variety has learned. This will be the second season of the revival and the show’s 11th season overall. “Shifting Gears” will return for its third season after airing its second between
American High’s ‘Minimum Wage’ Lands Netflix Series Order (EXCLUSIVE)
American High is partnering with Netflix to bring their viral short-form series “Minimum Wage” to the streamer. Variety has learned exclusively that Netflix has given “Minimum Wage” a 28 episode order, with the show set to launch on Netflix later this year. Each episode will
Trump Makes Another Desperate Demand for ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel
The president’s latest remarks came after Kimmel joked about the couple’s awkward hand-holding at an event with King Charles and Queen Camilla
FCC Chairman Claims No White House Pressure to Go After ABC Over Kimmel Joke, Trolls Critic Accusing Him of Being a ‘Whole Bitch’ With Meme From ‘Parks and Recreation’
Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, claimed there was no White House pressure on him to make the unprecedented order forcing Disney’s ABC to reapply for spectrum licenses on an accelerated schedule — a move that came as President Trump has called for Jimmy
FCC Chairman Claims No Pressure From Trump’s White House to Go After ABC Over Kimmel Joke, Trolls Critic Accusing Him of Being a ‘Whole Bitch’ With Meme From ‘Parks and Recreation’
Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, claimed there was no White House pressure on him to make the unprecedented order forcing Disney’s ABC to reapply for spectrum licenses on an accelerated schedule — a move that came as President Trump has called for Jimmy
‘Blair Witch’ Movie Reboot Adds Original’s Stars, Directors to Filmmaking Team (Exclusive)
Creatives from the 1999 horror sensation previously voiced frustration over not being involved in the new film version that Dylan Clark will helm for Lionsgate and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.
Theater Legends André Bishop, Jules Fisher and James Lapine to Receive Tony Awards Lifetime Achievement Honors (EXCLUSIVE)
André Bishop, Jules Fisher and James Lapine — three towering figures of the theater community — are this year’s recipients of the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. The honor places the trio of legendary artists among past recipients including
Shareef O’Neal, Entrepreneur, Joins UTA Roster
Shareef O’Neal, an entrepreneur and former athlete, has joined the roster of UTA, which will work to secure opportunities for him across sports media, unscripted television, digital media and more. The signing comes as O’Neal, Shaquille O’Neal’s son, is poised to launch a
NBC, TV Academy Tap Jesse Collins Entertainment to Produce the Emmys for a Fourth Consecutive Year
Jesse Collins Entertainment has got this Emmy thing down. The live TV production shingle has signed on for a fourth year in a row to produce the Primetime Emmys — this time, helming the 78th Emmy Awards for NBC and Peacock on Monday, Sept. 14. This now means Jesse Collins
From ‘Star Wars’ Production Art to Frank Miller and Jack Kirby: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Unveils Inaugural Exhibitions
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson and set to open Sept. 22 in Los Angeles, has announced its inaugural exhibitions. With more than 1,200 objects total, the installations will span more than 30 galleries and occupy
Netflix’s ‘Office Romance’ Trailer: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein Have a Steamy Connection at Work in Romantic Comedy
Directed by Ol Parker and written by Goldstein and Joe Kelly, the film follows Lopez’s Jackie, a powerful CEO who strikes up a romance with her airline’s newest lawyer Daniel (Goldstein.)
SAG-AFTRA Launches ‘I Am An Actor’ Podcast; First Guests Include Quinta Brunson, Kate Hudson, Mariska Hargitay, Kerry Washington (EXCLUSIVE)
At the beginning of every Actor Awards (the kudocast formerly known as the SAG Awards), actors give a speech from their chairs in the room, sharing their origin stories. It’s usually about their big break, or how they first got their SAG-AFTRA card. The anecdotes can be
Will Donald Trump Jr. Host ‘The Apprentice Jr.’?
Amazon reportedly developing competition series’ reboot with the president’s son in mind as host
Princess Diana Docuseries Built on Five Hours of Unheard Tapes Set for 2027
Love Monday TV and 53 Degrees Global are producing “Diana: The Unheard Truth” (working title), a three-part docuseries centered on five hours of audio recordings of Diana, Princess of Wales that have never been made public, with the series set to launch on Aug. 31, 2027 – the
‘Heated Rivalry,’ RuPaul Comedy ‘Stop! That! Train!’ and Gregg Araki’s ‘I Want Your Sex’ Top NewFest Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
“Heated Rivalry,” Adam Shankman’s drag queen comedy “Stop! That! Train!” starring RuPaul and “I Want Your Sex” from Greg Araki headline this year’s NewFest. The New York City LGBTQ film festival will kick off Pride month with its five-day program at SVA Theatre May 28-June 1.
My Movie With Richard Pryor — and How Hollywood Racism Ruined It
A veteran filmmaker recalls how a racy interracial sex scene with Margot Kidder got cut out of Pryor's 1982's Vietnam vet drama 'Some Kind of Hero' — and how the the only press screening for the movie ended up being held in Anchorage, Alaska.
‘Becoming Capa,’ Starring Esther McGregor and Mark Eydelshteyn as Famed War Photographers Gerda Taro and Robert Capa, Launching in Cannes with HanWay (EXCLUSIVE)
Two years after Mark Eydelshteyn’s first English-language role helped “Anora” win the Palme D’or, the rising Russian star’s next English-language project is heading back to Cannes, this time to the market. “Becoming Capa,” from writer/director Charlotte Colbert (“She Will”) and
Donald Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Better Get Fired ‘Soon’ by ABC After Melania Widow Joke: ‘People Are Angry’
Donald Trump is doubling down on his call for ABC and Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel. The feud between the U.S. president and the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host has escalated over the last week after Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump becoming a widow shortly before the White House
Netflix’s New Mobile App Has a Vertical Video Feed, but You Still Have to Watch TV Shows and Movies in Landscape Mode
Netflix has added vertical video to its mobile experience, joining the ranks of popular social video apps like Instagram and TikTok that are designed to be viewed while you’re holding a phone upright. But for Netflix, it’s a baby step on the vertical-video front: Users will
Zombies Lurk and Chaos Reigns in the First Teaser for Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’
The new adaptation from the Weapons director will star Austin Abrams and hit theaters this September
David Roberts, ESPN’s Supervisor of News and Top Studio Shows, to Retire
David Roberts, an ESPN veteran who has oversight of signature properties ranging from “SportsCenter” to “First Take,” will leave the Disney sports-media giant at the end of August, the company announced Thursday. Roberts, who has been with ESPN since 2004, is an executive vice
Goldie Hawn Wants to End Her Six-Year Acting Break but the Roles Being Offered Are Bad or ‘I Didn’t Think I’d Fit’: ‘I’d Love to Get Material’ That’s Interesting
Goldie Hawn has not acted in a movie since 2020’s “The Christmas Chronicles,” but it’s not like the Oscar winner put herself in a self-imposted retirement. Hawn told People magazine that she would very much like to act agan. The problem is that the scripts being offered to her
The Veterans Boards Sales on Reed Van Dyk’s ‘Atonement,’ Starring Kenneth Branagh, Ahead of Cannes Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Ahead of its world premiere in Cannes, Oscar-nominated director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut “Atonement” has been boarded by The Veterans for international sales. CAA Media Finance and WME Independent are co-handling the U.S. rights. The film — which bows in Director’s
Alden Ehrenreich and Patrick Ball’s Broadway Bromance: ‘Becky Shaw’ Stars on Playing Dicks, Paying Off Student Loans and More
A few months before Alden Ehrenreich and Patrick Ball made their Broadway debuts in the hilarious dark comedy “Becky Shaw,” the two men met at a swanky Golden Globes party in Los Angeles. Ehrenreich recalls his first impression of his future scene partner: “Not really a fan,”
