Box Office: ‘Scary Movie’ Earns $7.7M, ‘Masters’ Summons $4.4M
This weekend, ’Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ are expected to continue record-breaking box office runs.
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‘Toy Story 5’ VFX Supervisor Has Been Keeping Taylor Swift Song a Secret Since February: ‘We Had to Create a Decoy Version of the Film’ Without It
“Toy Story 5” VFX supervisor Thomas Jordan has been keeping a secret for months. During a SXSW London panel on Friday, he revealed that he’s known about Taylor Swift’s song for the animated film since February. Titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” Swift’s “Toy Story” tune — which
Paramount Skydance Launches New Video Game Studio as ‘Core Pillar’ of Content Strategy Alongside TV, Films and Streaming (EXCLUSIVE)
David Ellison has been moving pieces around the board in reshaping the new Paramount Skydance over the past year. But one key division remained out of play in his master media plan — until now. On Friday, Paramount Skydance unveiled Paramount Games Studio, a unified gaming
Katie Holmes on Directing ‘Happy Hours’ and Reuniting With Joshua Jackson After ‘Dawson’s Creek’
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson met nearly three decades ago on the seminal teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” which launched them and their co-stars, James Van Der Beek and Michelle Williams, to global stardom. When Holmes and Jackson reconnected all these years later on “Happy
Andy Cohen on the Lasting Success of ‘Watch What Happens Live,’ Defending the ‘Feminist’ ‘Real Housewives’ and His TV Legacy: ‘I Have Bucked the System and Won’
Andy Cohen has an uncomplicated answer to how he gets everything on his to-do list done. “I just hit my deadlines,” the host, producer and author says nonchalantly, as if his day-to-day consists of sending emails and building pitch decks rather than what it actually entails:
Carmen Electra on Returning to ‘Scary Movie 6’ and Working With [SPOILER]: ‘She Has a Six-Pack Going On and Is Hilarious in the Movie’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about “Scary Movie 6,” now in theaters. Carmen Electra is back for more “Scary Movie.” The actress returns to the franchise’s sixth installment after appearing in the first film’s now iconic opening scene that spoofed Drew Barrymore in
Box Office: ‘Scary Movie’ Makes $7.7 Million in Previews, ‘Masters of the Universe’ at $4.4 Million
Another scary movie is coming to the box office — but there should be more laughs than screams coming from theatergoers. The latest horror parody in Paramount and Miramax’s “Scary Movie” franchise is hitting theaters this weekend and has made $7.7 million in previews. Paramount
Phoebe Bridgers Announces 2026 ‘The Lost Tour’ Dates
Following a sold-out acoustic show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden Thursday night where she unveiled eight new songs, Phoebe Bridgers has revealed details of “The Lost Tour” for 2026. The MSG show culminated a string of low-key acoustic shows across the country that
‘The Odyssey’ Formats: Imax, 70mm and All the Ways to Watch Christopher Nolan’s Epic
Every frame of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” was shot in Imax. But choosing a theater to watch the movie in is a little more complicated, since the epic film is coming to theaters in several formats. With tickets going on sale Thursday, “The Odyssey’s” website has provided
Tribeca Festival Extends Portugal Edition Through 2028 (Exclusive)
The new three-year deal with local partner Impresa Group will see Tribeca Festival Lisboa move to Lisbon’s iconic Avenida da Liberdade for its upcoming Dec. 9 to 13, 2026 run.
Marlon Wayans Uncut: On ‘SNL,’ ‘White Chicks 2’ at Mar-a-Lago, His ‘Requiem for a Dream’ Sex Ban and More
For the May 20 issue of Variety, I spoke with Marlon Wayans about his extraordinary journey from a New York City housing project to Hollywood stardom, as well as his long-awaited return to the “Scary Movie” franchise after it was snatched away from him and his brothers by the
Behind the Movie Claiming to Be the First Straight-to-VHS Release in 20 Years — And Why It’s a ‘Middle Finger’ to AI
There was once a time when “straight-to-VHS” was a slur, code for largely terrible bargain bucket movies made for next to nothing yet sporting wildly-overpromising covers. Today, it’s not even a thing. VHS tapes were replaced by DVDs and eventually streaming. The last VCR
Netflix Lands Jean-Michel Basquiat Doc Made in Participation With Artist’s Family (Exclusive)
Directors Quinn Whitney Wilson and Viridiana Lieberman are behind the film, which will premiere at Tribeca.
LISTEN: Credit Risks: Top S&P Global Analyst Breaks Down the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is approaching completion, but concerns around debt, execution risk, and long-term industry volatility loom large. On the latest episode of the Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Naveen Sarma,
Kit Harington and Peter Dinklage Reunite for the First Time Since ‘Game of Thrones’ Ended to Discuss Nude Scenes, Sobriety and Life After Westeros: ‘Let’s Embarrass the F— Out of Each Other’
Kit Harington and Peter Dinklage haven’t seen each other for seven years — not since the 2019 conclusion of “Game of Thrones,” the megahit HBO fantasy series that launched Harington’s career and cemented Dinklage’s, earning him three Emmys. But they spent the better part of a
Chinese Hit ‘Dear You’ Sets Global Theatrical Run Via Damai Entertainment
“Dear You,” the Teochew-dialect drama that has become one of China’s defining box office stories of 2026, is heading to international markets starting June 18, with Damai Entertainment – the distributor formerly known as Alibaba Pictures – handling the worldwide theatrical
Brad Pitt on Set of Plan B-Produced ‘Isle of Man’ Movie as Filming Kicks Off During Motorcycle Race
Brad Pitt is on set of the Amazon MGM Studios motorcycle race movie “Isle of Man,” starring Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson, on which cameras have started to roll just as the iconic race is taking place. Shooting has been underway for roughly a week on the small island nation in
Tragicomedy ‘Black Money for White Nights’ Boarded by Cercamon Ahead of Premiere at Karlovy Vary (EXCLUSIVE)
Cercamon has picked up sales agency duties on tragicomedy “Black Money for White Nights,” which has its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Crystal Globe Competition. The Bulgaria-Greece co-production is directed by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov, and
Switzerland’s Sister Distribution Boards ‘The Indies’ From ‘They Will Be Dust’ Producers: ’It’s Not Character-Driven but Image-Driven’ (EXCLUSIVE)
After serving as a minority partner to Spain’s Lastor Media on the Toronto-winning Spanish pic “They Will Be Dust,” established Swiss banner Alina Film is majority-producing with Lastor the period road movie “The Indies,” (“Les Indes”) which will be sneak-peeked as a work in
“It Was All Greek to Me”: Why Producer Miranda Bailey Went Int’l to Back an Indie Film From Greece
The 'Swiss Army Man' producer just couldn't say no to 'The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes,' the genre-bending feature directorial debut of Thanasis Neofotistos, which just premiered at SXSW London.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Actor James Handy Stabbed to Death. Girlfriend’s Son Arrested
The suspect was identified as the son of Handy's girlfriend, according to the Los Angeles Police Department
Phoebe Bridgers Turns Madison Square Garden Into Her Living Room With Intimate, Phone-Free Show Featuring Eight New Songs: Concert Review
“It’s weird not having a phone, isn’t it?” said Phoebe Bridgers to the 18,000-or so strong audience who’d willingly had their devices locked up for Thursday night’s special acoustic concert at Madison Square Garden. “I love it. I appreciate you allowing this to be an
Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Debuts on Digital Services
Jessie and her owner are reunited, in the apparent scenario laid out in Taylor Swift’s new “Toy Story 5” song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which debuted on digital services Thursday night. Also reunited (and it feels so good): Taylor Swift and country music — as promised by Disney
Claire Foy Sings “Someone Like You” With a Mic-Grabbing Audience Member at SXSW London
London-based pop culture presenter Sugapuff commandeered the mic at Foy's keynote Q&A to serenade her with the Adele hit — then convinced her to join in.
SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Four-Year Deal With AI Terms and Pension Merger
SAG-AFTRA members have ratified a four-year contract with the major studios, which includes new provisions on synthetic actors and a merger of the union’s two pension funds. Of those who cast ballots, 91.4% voted in favor of the contract and 8.6% were opposed. Turnout was 19.3%
‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Jumanji’ Actor James Handy Fatally Stabbed by Girlfriend’s Son
"Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there appears to be no danger to the public at this time," the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Actor James Handy Killed by Girlfriend’s Son
James Handy, a longtime actor who appeared as the bartender in “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji” and had guest roles on dozens of TV shows, was killed Wednesday in a stabbing in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 81. The LAPD said he was killed by his girlfriend’s
‘Office Romance’ Review: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Are Oddly but Endearingly Matched in a Frisky Workplace Romcom
There’s no meet-cute in “Office Romance,” but the way its lovers meet is pretty cute just the same. Formidable airline CEO Jackie Cruz (Jennifer Lopez) summons her new company lawyer Daniel Blanchflower (Brett Goldstein) to her office, and he walks in to see what, in cinematic
Rupert Everett Says He “Ruined” Himself Trying to Attain Perfect Body for Roles
"So now my demise will be musculoskeletal," the 'My Best Friend's Wedding' star said.
Late Actor Christian Oliver Wrapped a New Spiritual Documentary Weeks Before His Death
The doc, 'Vision Quest,' unfolds as cameras follow Oliver and three others over the course of a four-day solo fast in California's high desert while participating in an ancient ritual.
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons: What to Know About the 20-Year-Old Behind A24’s Biggest Hit
While most people his age are in college, Parsons is already breaking Hollywood records. THR rounds up everything to know about the new genre director.
Trump Makes It Official: The ‘Freedom 250’ Concerts Are Canceled — to Be Replaced With ‘the Greatest Rally EVER!,’ Starring Him and (Surprise) Lee Greenwood
Sorry, Vanilla Ice. The “Freedom 250” concerts scheduled for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. have been officially canceled by President Donald J. Trump, after almost all of the artists bailed. The shows will be replaced, as he previously suggested, with a rally featuring
‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Monster’ Directors and More Unpack Storytelling Techniques and Embracing ‘Weird Ideas’
The directors behind some of Netflix’s biggest hits of the year came together to speak to their creative processes and storytelling techniques in conversations moderated by Variety in partnership with Netflix. Antonio Campos, who directed “The Beast In Me”; Max Winkler from
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sparks Ticket Frenzy as AMC, Other Sites Crash
AMC, Fandango, and Regal all faced long weight times and site glitches when tickets went on sale
‘Other Side of the Box’ Filmmaker Caleb Phillips Signs With WME (Exclusive)
The filmmaker, who gained attention with his viral horror hit, recently bowed his debut feature 'Imposters' at SXSW.
Amazon, Vice Studios Hit With Defamation Suit Over ‘Hollywood Hustler’ Documentary
A producer sued Amazon Studios, Vice Studios and director Rebecca Chaiklin on Thursday, alleging that he was falsely portrayed as an accomplice of convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz in the recent documentary series “Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam.” The producer, Julio
‘The Daily Show’ Goes to New Orleans as Jordan Klepper Celebrates America 250 With a Drunk Pirate (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Daily Show” host Jordan Klepper went down South to celebrate America’s 250th birthday for a new installment of “Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse.” Airing during tonight’s episode of “The Daily Show,” the segment finds the host in New Orleans during Sail250, a traveling
Max Kleven, Stuntman, Second-Unit Director on ‘Rollerball,’ ‘Batman Returns’ and ‘The River Wild,’ Dies at 92
A ski jumper from Norway, he also worked on ‘Naked City,’ ‘Silent Movie,’ the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy and ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.’
‘60 Minutes’ Boss Vows to ‘Pursue Stories Without Fear or Favor,’ While CBS Waits for Word of Whether Remaining Correspondents Will Stay
Maybe they will stay? The new executive producer of “60 Minutes” vowed in a memo Thursday to uphold the CBS News property’s commitment to pursue stories “without fear or favor” and to not be “instructed by the ownership of the company” on sensitive reports, even as many at the
‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’: David Leitch’s Action-Comedy Sets Summer 2027 Release
Black Bear is distributing the feature that recently started principal photography.
‘Power: Legacy’ Starring Joseph Sikora, Michael Rainey Jr. Greenlit at Starz
Starz has greenlit the “Power” sequel “Power: Legacy,” Variety has confirmed. The series will follow the reunion of Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) and Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.), the son of Tommy’s late friend James “Ghost” St. Patrick. Starz has picked up eight
Sara Bareilles and Director Josh Alexander on Turning Loss Into Musical Magic in the Tribeca-Premiering Documentary ‘Good Grief’
In writing an album that is largely about loss and calling it “Good Grief,” singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles is clearly playing with the wording of that common phrase, finding a way to make it feel literal, not like an oxymoron. That carries over to the similarly titled
Jordan Peele Turned Down a Role in New ‘Scary Movie,’ Which Features ‘Get Out’ Spoof
Twenty-five years after Marlon and Shawn Wayans were pushed out of the franchise, they're back with a new iteration that mocks horror faves including 'Sinners,' 'Weapons,' and Peele's hit film.
Bill Ackman to Sell $290.5 Million in Stock Back to Universal Music After Rejected Takeover Offer
Fresh off of rejecting a takeover proposal from capital fund Pershing Square, Universal Music has announced it is repurchasing a sizable portion of its stock back from the company founded and operated by billionaire investor Bill Ackman. The world’s largest record company will
Taormina Film Festival Head Tiziana Rocca Says She Wants to Deliver a ‘Human Festival’ Amidst AI Boom, Asks Stars to Be ‘Generous’ to Local Audiences
Last year, Italian marketing guru Tiziana Rocca returned to the post of artistic director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival eight years after she was forced to step down due to political infighting following a successful five-year stint. The festivals specialist, who nurtures
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s’ Wedding Look Was Inspired by Alexander McQueen and Fish Bones
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” showrunner Alex Kurtzman has been vocal about his love for luxury fashion designer Alexander McQueen. It was one name that came up in conversations with the show’s costume designer, Avery Plewes, when they were brainstorming ideas for the series’
Skydance Alum Amanda Alley Lands at A/Vantage Pictures as Development, Production VP (Exclusive)
Her credits include the upcoming Skydance features 'Way of the Warrior Kid' starring Chris Pratt and Mattel’s Matchbox movie.
Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and More Appear in PSA About Why New York Is ‘The Easiest Place to Film in the Country’
A group of famous New Yorkers — Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song — appear in a PSA released by mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office of media and entertainment about the city as the ideal destination for filmmaking. “We’re cutting
Sadie Sink to Star in ‘The Marriage Plot’ Adaptation at FX From A24, Will Arbery and Hiro Murai
FX has greenlit “The Marriage Plot,” a limited series based on Jeffrey Eugenides’ 2011 novel of the same name. Sadie Sink will star in the project, which is written by Will Arbery and directed by Hiro Murai and will stream on Hulu. Per the official descriptiom, “The Marriage
