Sean Penn Skipped the Oscars for His ‘Mental Health’ and Really Doesn’t Like Selfies
The One Battle After Another star won Best Supporting Actor at this year's Academy Awards but wasn't present to accept the statuette
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Netflix Film Head Says Streamer Has “Accepted” They Won’t Work With “Filmmakers Who Still Want Theatrical” Releases
Dan Lin clarified that the streamer's decision to give Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' movie a wide theatrical release, the first ever for a Netflix movie, was an "exception."
‘Final Fantasy VII: Revelation’ Set to Conclude Remake Game Trilogy in 2027, First Trailer Revealed
“Final Fantasy VII: Revelation” has been revealed as the third and final title in Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII” remake trilogy. The game will launch in Spring 2027 across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X and S and PC in connection with the 30th anniversary of
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 5: Rip Agrees to Run Beulah’s Ranch, [SPOILER] Gets Shot to Death by the Cops and Rob-Will Returns to Cause Mayhem
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the fifth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Peaceful Find Peace,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. After last week’s dreary, cattle-slaughterin’ episode, it’s nice to have a soft reboot of the show, as Rip (Cole Hauser) offers to
‘Among Us’ Surprise: Animated TV Show Drops on Paramount+
Emergency meeting! The animated “Among Us” TV show has suddenly dropped on Paramount+, with all 10 episodes now available to stream in full. Series stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson made the surprise announcement Friday afternoon at the Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles.
Don’t Ask Sean Penn for a Selfie — Even If You’re a Holocaust Survivor
Sean Penn hates selfies and will not, under any circumstances, go to a public gathering with more than eight people — which is why he was noticeably absent from the recent 98th Academy Awards, where he won Best Supporting Actor (his third Oscar). The revelations came during a
‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Is Peacock’s Most-Watched TV Debut Ever, With 23% of Viewership on Phones and Tablets
Season 8 of “Love Island USA” has achieved the most-watched debut for an original season of television ever on Peacock. The season, which premiered on June 2 and has released three episodes so far, has reached a total of 824 million minutes watched, according to first-party
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Game ‘The Last Ronin’ Unveiled by Paramount Games Studio
Paramount Games Studio brought its turtle power to Summer Game Fest Friday with the reveal of the combined Paramount-Skydance in-house studio’s first project: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.” Developed by Platinum Games and published by Paramount Games Studio,
‘The Pitt’ Makeup Head Unpacks the Show’s Goriest Moments, From a Bloody Head Flap to Tongue Lacerations
“The Pitt’s” department head makeup artist Myriam Arougheti knew that after the success of the show’s first season, she would have to step things up a notch for season 2. The first season featured heart attacks, third-degree burns and an emergency thoracotomy. For Season 2, the
15 Best New Movies to Streaming in June 2026: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Forbidden Fruits’ and More
James Cameron and Pixar are set to deliver a blockbuster streaming month for Disney+ as “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “Hoppers” arrive on the platform after successful box office runs in movie theaters. Cameron’s “Fire and Ash” expands the universe of Pandora after two of the
‘Resident Evil: Veronica’ Set for 2027 Release
New “Resident Evil” game “Resident Evil: Veronica” will be released by Capcom next year. The new game revisits a classic title from the “Resident Evil” franchise, “Resident Evil – Code: Veronica,” and reimagines the experience. Watch the first trailer for “Resident Evil:
‘Resident Evil: Veronica’ Remake Set for 2027 Release
“Resident Evil: Veronica,” a remake of the 2000 “Resident Evil” game “Code: Veronica,” will be released by Capcom next year. The original “Resident Evil – Code Veronica” took place three months after the events of 1998’s “Resident Evil 2” and concurrently with 1999’s “Resident
‘Art of Fighting,’ ‘Fatal Fury’ Adaptations in the Works from David Goyer, Skybound (Exclusive)
The video game titles from SNK are heading to various mediums as Erik Feig's new production banner Arena takes shape.
‘John Wick’ Spinoff ‘Caine’ Adds Bill Nighy (Exclusive)
Mason Thames ('The Black Phone') and Dacre Montgomery ('Stranger Things') are already on board the action movie which is in production.
Reed Hastings Officially Leaves Netflix Board, Jay Hoag Becomes Chairman
It’s a changing for the guard at the top of Netflix’s board. Executive chairman Reed Hastings, the company’s co-founder who served as CEO for 25 years and drove it to become the world’s leading premium streamer, officially departed the Netflix board following the June 4 annual
Vince Vaughn Still Thinks He Could Build a Better Bears Team in “Madden NFL 27” Teaser
Before he was starring in movies, Vince Vaughn was a kid in suburban Chicago watching Notre Dame and Bears football. “I was so fortunate because we didn’t have a lot when I was younger, but we had Walter Payton, and he was such an unbelievable player, just a quality guy the way
Rhea Seehorn and ‘Pluribus’ Cast Debate the Hive Mind, Ask Burning Questions and Give Season 2 Update
To give into the hive mind or not? In “Pluribus,” book author Carol (Rhea Seehorn) and 11 other strangers are the only individuals left on Earth after everybody else mysteriously merges into what is called the hive mind – a collective joining of consciousness. Six months since
Jon Hamm and ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Creator Unpack Season 2 Finale: That Explosive Death, Mel’s Revelation and Why No Character Is ‘Off Limits’ in Season 3
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Night of the Hunter,” the Season 2 finale of “Your Friends & Neighbors,” now streaming on Apple TV. “Your Friends & Neighbors” now has one fewer neighbor. Leading up to the Season 2 finale, James Marsden’s shady billionaire
‘Mexico 86’ Review: Diego Luna Scores in a Lightweight Look Behind the Scenes of a World Cup Campaign
With the FIFA World Cup literally kicking off next week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico — an unprecedented triple-nation collaboration that makes the last of those countries the first in history to host the soccer tournament a third time — Netflix’s release of “Mexico 86” is
‘The Comeback’ Creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King on Ending the Series, the AI Threat, Valerie Cherish’s Evolution and Why Ice Cream as a Dessert ‘Is B.S.’
Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow didn’t mean to be so on the nose with the title of their HBO comedy “The Comeback.” But, it turns out, that has actually been the case for the show — every ten years, it makes another comeback. “It’s more meta than we tried to be,” Kudrow
Questlove on Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary, Why He’ll Probably Never Make a Prince Film, and What’s Coming Next
Across four documentaries — the Oscar- and Grammy-winning “Summer of Soul,” “Sly Lives,” “Ladies and Gentlemen, 50 Years of Saturday Night Live Music” and the new “Earth, Wind & Fire (to Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World),” which arrives on HBO Sunday night —
‘Beef’ Director Lee Sung Jin and ‘Black Rabbit’ Director/Star Jason Bateman Talk Craft, Creating an Aesthetic and Using a Real-Life ER Visit as Inspiration
Lee Sung Jin, the creator, executive producer and director of “Beef,” and Jason Bateman, who executive produced, directed and starred in “Black Rabbit,” sat down with Variety’s Clayton Davis to discuss their directing techniques and stylistic choices. Variety moderated this
Paramount Made Radical Changes to CBS Late Night and ‘60 Minutes.’ Will Advertisers Still Spend?
Dozens of advertising and media buying executives convened in late April at an event space near the west side of New York City, eager to get a look at what Paramount Skydance had to offer in its first “upfront” market under the control of CEO David Ellison. Attendees sat at
Madonna to Release ‘Confessions II – The Film’ on YouTube Next Week
Madonna has announced that she will release “Confessions II – The Film” on YouTube on June 8 at 11 a.m. ET. The film, directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase (Torso), is set to have its world premiere on Friday night at New York City’s Beacon Theatre as part of the Tribeca
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emma Caulfield, David Boreanaz Pay Tribute to Anthony Head: ‘He Was the Best of Us’
Anthony Head, who died on June 5 at the age of 72, is being honored by his “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” co-stars. Head first appeared in the show’s pilot as Rupert Giles, the titular character Buffy’s Watcher and mentor. Giles also worked as the Sunnydale High School librarian,
Taylor Swift Releases ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Music Video Featuring ‘Toy Story’ Footage
Taylor Swift has released the music video for her latest single, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” the country-inflected original song she contributed to “Toy Story 5.” The video is entirely made up of footage from “Toy Story” and focuses on Jessie, who inspired the song and is featured
‘Life After,’ ‘Pray Away’ Production Company Multitude Films Becomes a Nonprofit (Exclusive)
Co-founder Anya Rous is taking over as the head of the 10-year-old company, which also produced ‘Power’ and ’Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power.’
Madonna Performs in Times Square, Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor Promote ‘Disclosure Day’ in London and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos: June 2026
It was anything but June gloom when the Gotham Television Awards kicked off the month in New York City. Winners and honorees included Chase Infiniti, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry Washington, “I Love LA” and “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” In London, Variety
Netflix Film Boss Says Streamer ‘Won’t Work With’ Directors ‘Who Still Want Theatrical’ and ‘We’ve Accepted’ That
Netflix has been making overtures to movie theaters ever since it launched its bid to buy Warner Bros. Even after that deal collapsed, Netflix has signaled its openness to working with cinemas by deciding to give Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” a full theatrical
‘Love Island UK’ Contestant Drops Out of Show Days After Premiere
“Love Island UK” Season 13 contestant George Knight has suddenly dropped out of the show just days after the premiere, citing his decision to reunite with family. The 28-year-old pro-football player wrote on Instagram: “Family comes first, always. Leaving the @loveisland Villa
How Universal’s Epic Universe Park Still Drives Innovation With Drone Dragons, Power Bands and Wizardly Wands as It Celebrates Its First Anniversary
“Five Immersive Worlds. One Amazing Theme Park.” This is the motto for the Orlando-based Epic Universe, which opened in May 2025. As the first major theme park to open in the U.S. in 25 years, Epic Universe had to debut with a bang, and indeed, it’s immersive worlds, entered
Henry Cavill Joins Kevin Hart in Netflix Spy Comedy
Henry Cavill is gearing up to play spy games with Kevin Hart in a new action comedy for Netflix. Cavill and Hart star as rival spies who cross paths in a Lamaze class when their wives become fast friends. “Their double lives collide in unexpectedly hilarious and dangerous
Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr. Reunite for ‘Cable Guy’-Inspired Comedy Pilot at Hulu
“New Girl” alums Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. are reuniting for a Hulu comedy pilot that is directly inspired by the cult classic Jim Carrey movie “The Cable Guy,” Variety has confirmed. The logline for the untitled project states, “In a world of endless streaming,
Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actor, Dead at 72
Actor who also appeared in Ted Lasso was beloved for playing Buffy’s mentor and “Watcher” Rupert Giles
Netflix Canceled ‘Boots’ Despite Strong Viewership. Can It Get an Emmy Redemption?
When Netflix released its engagement report for the second half of 2025, the streamer touted the success of “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 (30.4 million views) and Season 5 of “Emily in Paris” (30.3 million views) among its top comedies. But not-so-conveniently missing from
How I Discovered My Family Connection to the Murder That Inspired ‘Cruising’
The first time I saw William Friedkin’s 1980 gay crime thriller “Cruising” may have been decades ago, but I will never forget how surprised I was that a movie like that was made in the 1970s. “Cruising” stars Al Pacino as a straight New York City police officer who goes
From ‘Euphoria’ to ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’; Webcam Sex Work is TV’s Newest Career Fixation
In 2021, webcam model Elle Stanger filmed a pole dancing video for a long-distance client. The accompanying song? Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix, which features Beyoncé rapping lyrics that perfectly fit the bill: “She might start an OnlyFans.” “As soon as I heard that, I
J. Smith-Cameron on How a Cheap Wig Helped Her Pull Off Her Anna Wintour-Inspired Look on ‘Elsbeth’
J. Smith-Cameron is giving Emmy voters several reasons to consider her this season. Back in 2024, when Variety spoke with Smith-Cameron, the actor had made a cameo on HBO’s “Hacks” as Deborah Vance’s (Jean Smart) younger sister, Kathy. “It feels to me like there’s more,”
‘I’m FYC-Eligible!’: Bowen Yang, Marcello Hernández and the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Toast (and Roast) Each Other at Emmy Panel
Don’t forget: Bowen Yang is still Emmy-eligible. On Monday, “Saturday Night Live,” the long-running NBC late-night sketch series, held its Emmy For Your Consideration event in Los Angeles at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center. Yang was among the
Blue Fox Entertainment Acquires iPic Theaters in Westwood and New York, Rebrands as The Cinemas (EXCLUSIVE)
In the wake of the March bankruptcy filing of iPic Theaters, Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired two iPic luxury theater locations in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village and New York and will rebrand them as The Cinemas. The locations will no longer operate with in-theater dining,
Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim to Stay at ’60 Minutes’
They’re staying. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said in a memo Friday that they would remain at “60 Minutes,” potentially calming the chaotic situation that has festered at the CBS News program since the ouster of top executives and three of the program’s
Two Women Wander the Streets of Shanghai in Queer Love Story ‘Ephemera’ (Exclusive Clip)
The first feature from writer-director Shan Jiang will premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival.
Anthony Head, ‘Buffy’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Star, Dies at 72
Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died. He was 72. His daughters Emily and Daisy Head announced his death in a statement to the BBC, saying their father “passed away peacefully of complications due to
Director Nick Holt on Exploring AI’s Origins in Tribeca Doc ‘AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About’: Film Is About ‘the Creation of a Sort of Species’ (EXCLUSIVE)
AI as we know it has been used for everything from making full-length feature films to solving nearly impossible math problems. But today AI is also, relatively speaking, just a child. That said, AI is a child that has learned languages, how to play games, how to blackmail
Independent Film Company and Shudder Buy ‘Breeder,’ Horror Film About Deranged Poodle Breeder, Ahead of Tribeca Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Independent Film Company and Shudder have acquired Alex Goyette’s debut feature “Breeder.” The film is about an eccentric poodle breeder who lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. As he soon learns, there’s a catch. “Breeder” stars
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.
‘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
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:
