Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for U.K., Ireland Is Returning for Fourth Year
Five filmmakers and their teams will have the chance to make a short documentary film with a budget of £30,000 ($40,187) each. The brief: “CHANGE.”
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K-Horror ‘Perfect Girl,’ Featuring ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Stars, Boarded by Benetone Films, Fearfolks (EXCLUSIVE)
Bangkok-based Benetone Films and Fearfolks are ramping up their 2026 slate with K-horror title “Perfect Girl,” serving as executive producer and production company and Thai distributor, respectively, on the K-pop-themed thriller. The film features an ensemble of international
‘Emily in Paris’ Star Lily Collins on Sparking a Feud Between the French Capital and Rome With Season 5 Location: ‘I Never Expected in a Million Years We’d Be Part of a European Political Love Triangle’
“Emily in Paris” has grown up. The series celebrated its anticipated Season 5 at a big premiere at the Grand Rex theater in Paris, with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and the series creator Darren Star, just a few hours after receiving the prestigious Legion of Honor from French
Rotterdam Film Fest IFFR Sets Competition Lineup, Opening and Closing Films
Fest director Vanja Kaludjercic says the program explores "belonging, reinvention, humor, fear, beauty and the persistent human effort to understand our place in a changing world,"
‘Providence and the Guitar’ to Open International Film Festival Rotterdam With ‘Bazaar (Murder in the Building)’ Closing Dutch Event
International Film Festival Rotterdam has revealed the lineup of films selected across the Tiger, Big Screen and Tiger Short competitions for the festival’s 55th edition, running from Jan. 29-Feb. 8. IFFR will open with the world premiere of the Portuguese feature “Providence
Jerry Seinfeld Mourns Rob Reiner, Says ‘Seinfeld’ Would ‘Have Never Happened’ Without His Support: ‘He Saved Us From Cancellation’
Jerry Seinfeld has paid tribute to Rob Reiner following the beloved filmmaker’s shocking death alongside his wife Michele Reiner on Sunday. For the comic, while Reiner is mostly being celebrated for movies such as “This is Spinal Tap,” “The Princess Bride” and “When Harry Met
Michelle Obama Says She and Barack Were Supposed to See Rob and Michele Reiner the Night They Were Found Dead, Shades Trump’s Post: ‘They Are Not Deranged or Crazed’
Michelle Obama revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that she and Barack Obama were meant to see Rob and Michele Reiner on Sunday night, before hearing that the couple had been found dead in their home. “We’ve known them for many, many years and were supposed to be seeing them that
BBC Charter Review Launched Amid Legal Turmoil: Broadcaster Must ‘Remain Fiercely Independent, Accountable and Be Able to Command Public Trust’
Britain’s Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy kicked off the government’s once-a-decade examination of the BBC’s Royal Charter on Tuesday, setting in motion a process that will reshape the public broadcaster’s governance structure, revenue streams and editorial oversight before its
Jerry Seinfeld Says ‘Seinfeld’ Would ‘Have Never Happened’ Without Rob Reiner
The late filmmaker helped to save the comedy series from an early cancellation by its network NBC
Seth Meyers Shares Poignant Tribute to Rob Reiner, Calling Him a Man Who ‘Set an Example’
"And we have to do everything we can to not make setting an example a lost art," the Late Night host said
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Donald Trump’s ‘Loathsome’ Comments About Rob Reiner
The late-night host's guest Michelle Obama also spoke up in support of the Reiner family, confirming "they are not deranged or crazed"
Indonesia’s Joko Anwar Receives French Cultural Honor
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, receiving the prestigious cultural honor at a ceremony held at the French Ministry of Culture in Paris. French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati presented
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Donald Trump as ‘Hateful and Vile’ for Saying Rob Reiner Had ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’: ‘That Corroded Brain Is in Charge of Our Lives’
Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump during his Monday night broadcast of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for saying Rob Reiner died “due to the anger he caused others” through his “Trump derangement syndrome.” “What we need at a time like this, besides common sense when it comes to guns and
James Woods Tears Up Over ‘Infuriating’ Remarks About ‘Patriot’ Rob Reiner: ‘Because You Disagree With People, Doesn’t Mean You Have to Hate People’
James Woods, who has been vocally pro-Donald Trump, is speaking out against the “distasteful” comments made about Rob Reiner. Woods, who starred in Reiner’s “Ghosts of Mississippi” in 1996, opened up about his late friend during an appearance on Fox News on Monday night,
Joe Ely, Texas Country-Rock Hero Who Grew His Fan Base Touring With the Clash, Dies at 78
Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the 1980s and beyond, died Monday. The cause of death was complications from Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia. An announcement from the
‘Boots’ Canceled by Netflix After First Season
Netflix has canceled “Boots” after just one season, Variety has learned. The coming-of-age queer drama series debuted on the streamer on Oct. 9. Executive produced by Norman Lear, who greenlighted the show back in 2023, and created by Andy Parker, “Boots” was based on Greg Cope
Trump Sues BBC Demanding at Least $10 Billion in Damages Over Edited Jan. 6 Documentary; Broadcaster Says ‘We Will Be Defending This Case’
UPDATED: The BBC has responded to President Donald Trump’s lawsuit. A BBC spokesperson said: “As we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case. We are not going to make further comment on ongoing legal proceedings.” PREVIOUSLY: President Donald Trump has
Harry Shearer Remembers Rob Reiner: ‘He Was Funny, He Was Smart, He Was a Mensch’
“This is unspeakable, the stuff of Greek tragedy,” Reiner’s friend and This Is Spinal Tap collaborator says in tribute
Kevin Bacon Fights Tears as He Remembers ‘A Few Good Men’ Director Rob Reiner: ‘Everybody Is Hurting Today’
Kevin Bacon was on the verge of tears as he posted an emotional video tribute on Instagram to Rob Reiner, who directed him in the 1992 legal drama “A Few Good Men.” It was nominated for four Oscars. Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home Sunday,
Rob Reiner Remembered by Owner of Katz’s Deli, Setting for Iconic ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Scene
Jake Dell, whose family has owned the beloved NYC eatery for five generations, tells The Hollywood Reporter that the filmmaker was "a Brooklyn guy who would come and grab a sandwich."
Hilton Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, Has Curated Itineraries to Make a Beach Getaway Feel Effortless
Cancun, Mexico, is famous for turquoise waters and white-sand beaches, but even the most picturesque destinations can be stressful to navigate. For families juggling kids, couples looking for a romantic escape, or business travelers trying to mix work with leisure, planning
Jim Carrey ‘Freaked Out’ and ‘Called Cut’ When ‘Grinch’ Stunt Almost Hurt Child Co-Star Taylor Momsen: ‘I Always Felt Really Safe With Jim’
Taylor Momsen revealed in Vulture’s oral history on “How the Grinch Saved Christmas” that Jim Carrey once stopped production in the middle of filming when a stunt involving his child co-star nearly harmed her. Momsen was 7 years old when she filmed “Grinch,” which marked her
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Gus Van Sant on ‘Dead Man’s Wire,’ Early Collabs With River Phoenix and Nicole Kidman and Almost Making ‘Brokeback Mountain’
In front of an audience at the Miami Film Festival's GEMS event, the two-time Oscar nominee (for directing 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Milk') spoke with THR about his life, career and return to feature filmmaking after seven years away from it.
Awards HQ: Viola Davis and Austin Butler Rally for ‘Sinners,’ Neon Parties With Kristen Stewart and Elle Fanning, and a Tribute to Rob Reiner
Welcome to Variety Awards HQ — your weekly command center for the Oscars race. It’s Dec. 15, 2025, and this edition is dedicated to the magnificent Rob Reiner. The news out of Los Angeles is devastating. Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, are no longer with us, and the
How the ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Sound Team Created an Authentic Aural Experience for the Bruce Springsteen Drama
Sound is imperative to the story of “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” The Scott Cooper film, based on Warren Zanes’ book about the making of Bruce Springsteen’s “Nebraska” and “Born in the USA,” revolves around the sound of those records, and if he can break through to
‘Hacks’ and ‘Morning Show’ Casting Directors on How New Faces Were ‘Integrated Seamlessly’ Into Established Casts
Whether drama or comedy, bringing someone new into a beloved show isn’t an easy task. With a camaraderie between the actors, the pressure is on for casting directors to find someone who will mesh well, both in front of and behind the camera. Influencer Jake Shane was presented
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Casts Luke Tennie, Travis Van Winkle, Meta Golding and Christopher Thornton
Luke Tennie, Travis Van Winkle, Meta Golding and Christopher Thornton have joined the cast of “The Pitt” Season 2. Tennie (“Shrinking,” “Abbott Elementary”) will play Dr. Crus Henderson, a fourth-year resident who works the night shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
‘Frankenstein’ Production Designer Tamara Deverell Build Epic Lab and Ship Sets for Guillermo del Toro’s Gothic Tale
When Guillermo del Toro called on production designer Tamara Deverell to work on “Frankenstein,” one thing was clear: there would be no green screen. Everything would be handmade from scratch. “We had 20 sculptors at any given moment working,” Deverell says. Del Toro’s
James Cameron Is a Billionaire, Forbes Reports Days Before ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Release
James Cameron is officially a billionaire, Forbes reports just a few days ahead of the theatrical release of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” The sequel is the third film in Cameron’s blockbuster “Avatar” film franchise, which includes 2009’s “Avatar” (the highest-grossing movie of all
‘The Sound of Music’ Gets a 60th Anniversary Edition: Here’s How to Buy the 4K Ultra HD Disc Set Online
Released in March 1965, “The Sound of Music” became a smash hit with two Academy Award wins for best picture and best director, while the family classic film now has a 60th anniversary 4K Ultra HD limited-edition home video release — just in time for the holidays. On sale for
LISTEN: Paying Tribute to Rob Reiner’s Legacy on Screen and in California; ‘Hamnet’ Impresses on a Ho-Hum Box Office Weekend
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marc Malkin helps put Rob Reiner’s legacy and impact in Hollywood into perspective. And Rebecca Rubin breaks down a ho-hum weekend at box office as “Zootopia 2” reclaims the No. 1 spot, “Hamnet” impresses and “Ella McKay”
‘Allison After NXIVM’ Podcast Creators on Interviewing Sex Cult Survivor Lauren Salzman and Backlash Over ‘Platforming’ Allison Mack: ‘Nothing Was Off the Table’
“Allison After NXIVM” — the podcast featuring “Smallville” star Allison Mack, who became both a perpetrator and victim within Keith Raniere’s NXIVM sex cult — concludes on Dec. 15 with the release of its seventh and final episode. The podcast, written and hosted by Natalie
Nicki Minaj and Gavin Newsom Feud Intensifies: Rapper Doubles Down on Slamming Governor’s Trans Advocacy, as He Posts Diss Track
Nicki Minaj has decided that Gavin Newsom is her new favorite sparring partner, although he doesn’t appear quite as eager to engage in a full-on social media battle as she is. She has devoted more than two dozen tweets on X in recent days to slamming the California governor;
‘Point Break’ TV Show in the Works at AMC Networks
“Point Break” is smacking the lip once more, as AMC Networks is developing a TV adaptation of the 1991 surf action flick, Variety has confirmed. The series is set in 2026, 35 years after the events of the original film that starred Patrick Swayze as a beachy bank robber and
‘Sore: Wife from the Future’ Review: A Fantastical Time-Traveling Romance That Never Achieves Liftoff
“Sore: Wife from the Future” asks much of its audience. From believing in time travel to imagining outlandish fantasy scenarios, Indonesia’s Oscar entry relies on the suspension of disbelief. Many films have managed to convert their audience to a unique story construct. Here,
Oscar Shortlist Predictions and Preview: ‘Sinners’ Projected to Dominate Followed by ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Frankenstein’ and More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce its highly anticipated shortlists on Tuesday, narrowing hundreds of eligible films across a dozen categories ahead of the 98th Academy Awards in March, and becoming the first firm indication of where voters’ mindsets
‘Stranger Things’: Dustin and Steve Make a Death Pact in Final Trailer
The next installment of the Netflix series’ last season arrives on Christmas Day
Rob Reiner Took Son Nick to Conan O’Brien’s Party to ‘Keep an Eye on Him’ Day Before Alleged Murder
Sources tell Rolling Stone that Nick exhibited “antisocial behavior” at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party
Listen to Rob Reiner Tell the Story of Spinal Tap In His Recently-Released Audiobook
One of Rob Reiner’s last projects before his death was the release of a new book about “Spinal Tap,” his memorable 1984 music mockumentary, and the book has returned to Amazon’s bestsellers charts following the writer and director’s passing. “This Is Spinal Tap” was Reiner’s
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Live-Action Villain Spinoff ‘Gaston’ in the Works at Disney
Dave Callaham is writing the latest draft for the feature that expands the character who was the primary antagonist for the studio's 1991 animated classic.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Live-Action Spinoff Movie ‘Gaston’ in the Works at Disney
Disney is developing a live-action spinoff film about Gaston, the boastful, brawny antagonist in “Beauty and the Beast.” The film will be written by David Callaham, whose co-writing credits include “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten
Laura Mourns Luke: Genie Francis Says ‘I Am Crushed’ After Anthony Geary’s Death and Praises ‘General Hospital’ Co-Star
Genie Francis is mourning Anthony Geary after her “General Hospital” co-star died on Sunday. The two played married couple Luke Spencer and Laura Webber on the long-running ABC series. Drawing 30 million live viewers, their on-screen wedding remains the highest-rated soap opera
Criterion Sets March Release for Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Along With ‘Testament,’ ‘The Blade’ and More
Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023), the epic chronicle of greed and murder in the Osage Nation, is getting a physical media release from the Criterion Collection. The film is among five titles in the March slate, which also includes Lynne Littman’s
Josh Brolin to Narrate IMAX Giant Screen Feature ‘Horse Power’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (“Milk”) has signed on to narrate “Horse Power,” a new project from Plimsoll Productions (“A Real Bug’s Life,” “Hostile Planet”) and EOS Films. The film, set to be distributed globally by SK Films, is described as “an epic journey across continents
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Breaks Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Singles Chart
Mariah Carey has officially broken the record for the longest reign atop the Billboard Hot 100, as “All I Want for Christmas Is You” spends its 20th week at No. 1. The perennial holiday anthem, which returned to the chart’s summit last week, has now claimed the throne for 20
Greg Berlanti’s ‘Foster Dade’ Pilot Casts Joaquin Consuelos, Sam Trammell and Heather Burns (EXCLUSIVE)
Joaquin Consuelos, Sam Trammell and Heather Burns have joined the cast of “Foster Dade,” Hulu’s upcoming pilot based on Nash Jenkins’ novel “Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos.” Consuelos, who is the son of Kelly Ripa, will play Colby. The official character description reads,
How the TV Mockumentary Has ‘Become the Modern Laugh Track’
Twenty years ago, Greg Daniels learned an important lesson about making mockumentaries by way of a basketball game. He was directing the fifth episode of “The Office” — Season 1’s now-famous “Basketball” and his first behind the camera. The hilariously chaotic pickup game in
Nick Reiner Arrested for Killing Parents: Everything We Know About Rob Reiner and Michele Singer’s Son
The 32-year-old son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer battled addiction and was arrested in connection with his parents killing
Rob Reiner’s Most Iconic Films — And Where to Stream Them Online
It has been an impossibly sad day, in Hollywood and beyond, as the industry reels from the shocking death of Rob Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife Michele on Sunday in their home. The son of writer Carl Reiner, Reiner first became known for his role as Meathead in
Sundance Film Festival Reveals 2026 Short Film Selections – Film News in Brief
Sundance has revealed its short film selections for the 2026 film festival. This year’s selections include 54 titles that will be screened across eight distinct programs. Coming from 22 countries and territories around the world, the shorts represent various genres and styles
