The BBC has issued a formal apology after allowing a “high risk” act to perform live at Glastonbury, despite internal warnings about Bob Vylan’s potential for controversial content. The performance aired on the broadcaster’s platforms and contained what the BBC described as
Netflix dominates as the go-to platform for anime content globally, with 48% of viewers subscribing for such programming, followed by Disney+ at 32% and Prime Video at 29%, according to a new study from Dentsu surveying 8,600 consumers across 10 countries. The study found that
Nicola Borrelli's department paid out a $1 million tax credit to a U.S. producer who is now the suspect in a double murder.
Nicola Borrelli, head of the film department of Italy’s culture ministry, has stepped down in the wake of a mounting scandal involving a roughly $1 million dollar production tax credit granted for a film that never got made, allegedly partly produced by a U.S. citizen who
The U.K. government has firmly rejected calls for a 5% levy on streaming platforms and mandatory IP retention rules, instead emphasizing the benefits of a “mixed ecology” that welcomes both international investment and local production in its formal response to parliamentary
Diogo Jota, the dynamic Portuguese soccer player who became a key figure in Liverpool’s recent championship success, was killed July 3 in a vehicle accident in Spain alongside his brother. He was 28. The fatal incident took place shortly after midnight near the Spanish city of
International sales outfit Cercamon has revealed a raft of global sales on the Gaza-set documentary “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,” directed by Iranian-French filmmaker Sepideh Farsi. The film, which had its world premiere in the ACID program at the Cannes Film Festival,
Christian Jungen and key partners acquire ZFF from NZZ Group, aiming to position it among Europe’s top-tier film festivals.
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – At the International Salon for Audiovisual Content (SICA), a panel on co-production models became more than just a roundtable: it became a launchpad. The event culminated in the signing of a landmark co-production treaty between Ivory Coast and the
Writer, director, and producer Soheil Beiraghi's fourth feature, whose title means 'Outcry' and which stars Sarvin Zabetian, will world premiere in the Czech film festival's Crystal Globe Competition lineup.
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, known in the film world as Khyentse Norbu, has completed principal photography on “Perfect God,” following a month-long shoot in Kathmandu, Nepal. The production has unveiled the film’s first looks. The film, adapted from Nepali author Samrat
Federation Studios’ distribution arm Federation Intl. has closed a raft of sales for crime series “Sherlock & Daughter,” starring Emmy-nominated “Fargo” actor David Thewlis, “The New Mutants” star Blu Hunt and Dougray Scott, who appeared in “Mission: Impossible 2” and
"I don’t want the story to be about him," said Theron
Legendary former CBS News anchor Dan Rather expressed disappointment Wednesday at Paramount Global’s decision to pay $16 million to the Trump administration and settle its lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” report. “It’s a sad day for journalism,” Rather told Variety. “It’s a sad day
Emily Blunt, Rachel McAdams, Gordon Ramsey, Rami Malek, Stanley Tucci and Angélique Kidjo also join the new class of honorees.
Attraction proves problematic if not fatal in “Pretty Thing.” Those who’ve missed the steaminess of the peak “erotic thriller” era as defined by “9 1/2 Weeks,” “Basic Instinct” and so forth may find some nostalgic pleasure in this slick if more modest enterprise, with Alicia
Veteran board members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association are seeking to re-establish the organization, two years after the Golden Globe Awards and other assets of the HFPA were acquired by Dick Clark Productions and investor Todd Boehly’s Eldridge holding company. The
Julie Bowen was surprised when Netflix asked her to return for “Happy Gilmore 2.” During a recent interview on the “Inside of You” podcast, Bowen explained she was certain she’d be replaced as the love interest for Adam Sandler’s titular golfer by a younger actress for the
In a bonus episode of Variety‘s Strictly Business podcast, reporter Ethan Shanfeld provided insight into how the verdict for the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial played out in the courtroom. The trial resulted in a split verdict. Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation
“Abbott Elementary” star, showrunner and creator Quinta Brunson is looking forward to her next big project. During a recent interview with Bustle, the Emmy-winner explained that she is “looking forward to moving away” from her role as elementary school teacher Janine Teagues.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ team of lawyers have spoken out following the mixed verdict of his criminal trial, giving a brief press conference outside of the courthouse. This morning, their client, the 55-year-old hip-hop mogul, was found guilty on two counts of transportation to
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of “Nine Perfect Strangers,” now streaming on Hulu. The guests who attended Masha Dmitrichenko’s (Nicole Kidman) healing retreat in the Austrian Alps for Season 2 of Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers” checked out
Brad Pitt joined Travis and Jason Kelce on the “New Heights” podcast during his “F1” promotional tour and spoke about his affection and worry for the next generation of young actors. The Oscar winner said he enjoys watching new talent rise the ranks in Hollywood, although he
Born in Sri Lanka, she punched her ticket to Hollywood by finishing second runner-up in the 1955 Miss Universe pageant.
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail and will remain behind bars while awaiting sentencing in his federal trial, where he was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution but dodged the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. The judge set
Freshman Netflix shows “Pulse” and “The Residence” have both been canceled, Variety has learned. Both series aired just one season at the streamer. “Pulse” premiered on April 3 and debuted with 6.5 million views on the Netflix Top 10, followed by 8.5 million, 3.2 million and 2
The seventh installment in the iconic dinosaur franchise is opening midweek in North America to take advantage of the long Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Gov. Gavin Newsom warned the U.S. media companies not to “sell out” to the Trump administration, the same day that Paramount Global controversially settled a lawsuit brought about by Trump regarding a “60 Minutes” report. That $16 million settlement between Paramount’s CBS News
As Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Southeast U.S. last fall, filmmakers Phil Hessler and Cole Sax were tracking a group of veterans — the Team Rubicon “Greyshirts” — who deploy into disaster zones to help however is needed. “These people mobilize within 24 hours,” Sax
Russell Crowe is also on the call sheet for the redo of the 1986 cult classic.
Marisa Abela has joined the cast of “Highlander” alongside previously announced stars Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe. Chad Stahelski will direct the film from Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists (UA), which is being run by former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber. The film will
In the documentary “Nobu,” director Matt Tyrnauer examines the empire of renowned restaurateur and hotelier Nobu Matsuhisa, while also chronicling his roots from a troubled childhood to his emergence as a promising young chef and eventually the man who redefined global
Dolly Parton and Sheryl Crow will be on hand for the upcoming Stand Up 2 Cancer telecast, broadcasting for the first time from Nashville on Aug. 15. Crow is scheduled to host the ninth biennial event, with Parton slated to appear in the special. Additional performers and
Jon Favreau’s upcoming Disney+ series centered on Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has added Amy Sedaris to its cast, Variety has learned. Sedaris is the latest addition to the show, joining young leads Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Mykal-Michelle Harris, and Ryder Allen. Exact plot details are
Sabrina Carpenter’s work with Plus1, a nonprofit organization and platform that assists artists with advocacy campaigns, has done some serious good in the short time since its founding. The Sabrina Carpenter Fund has raised over $1 million in less than a year since its launch,
It’s been 30 years since “Crimson Tide” sailed into theaters, scoring with critics and dominating the box office. If Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of the 1995 film, gets his way, there may be more underwater nuclear brinksmanship in moviegoers’ future. The Hollywood mogul
In the much-better-than-it-sounds Amazon-backed action comedy “Heads of State,” relations are frosty between the president of the United States (John Cena) and the British prime minister (Idris Elba), until a terrorist attack forces them to team up and take out the threat
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to a studio in Burbank on Wednesday to celebrate the expansion of the California film and TV tax credit to $750 million. In brief remarks, Newsom noted that other states — including Texas, Louisiana and Georgia — have offered lucrative incentives to
Charlize Theron appeared on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast during her press tour for “The Old Guard 2” and was asked about an early audition in which a male director made a sexual pass at her. It’s an incident the Oscar winner first revealed on “The Howard Stern Show” in April
“If anybody ever asked me about him, I would be completely honest. And he knows that,” the actress said on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast.
“We come to this place…for magic,” Nicole Kidman famously tells AMC Theatres patrons in a viral promotion for the chain. But starting this week audiences will half to wade through a lot more shilling for everything from fast food to Fresca before they experience any cinematic
UPDATED: Neil Druckmann has announced he is stepping away from “The Last of Us” TV series at HBO. “I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO,” Druckmann said in a statement posted to the official Instagram account for
The $16 million settlement agreed to by CBS News and President Donald Trump is not as troubling as it might, in the most extreme case, have been: It did not include an apology. That is, perhaps, the only solace believers in the First Amendment can take in the news, broken early
Popular video game publication Kotaku has been acquired by Gizmodo owner Keleops from G/O Media in an all-cash deal that closed Wednesday. Founded in 2004, Kotaku reaches 3 million monthly users in the US, per Comscore, and totals a social media following of more than 4
Ashley Benson, Emily Alyn Lind, Madelaine Petsch and Sadie Stanley have been tapped for the lead roles in “Pretty Babies,” an indie female friendship drama written and directed by Tyler-Marie Evans, who makes her feature debut. Set to enter production later this summer, the
For golf lovers, travel plans often revolve around two things: world-class courses and well-located accommodations. Whether you’re chasing the excitement of a PGA Tour event or simply seeking a memorable round at a top-tier destination, choosing where to play is paramount.
Microsoft is scrapping two upcoming video games, a reboot of “Perfect Dark” and the fantasy title “Everwild,” in addition to ending development on several unannounced projects. These decisions are the resulting impacts of a sweeping round of layoffs totaling more than 9,000
Paramount and Skydance inked the $8 billion deal almost a year ago, but have yet to receive FCC approval. Meanwhile, South Park is also stuck in limbo regarding its future streaming home
Peacock’s upcoming series adaptation of the Elin Hilderbrand novel “The Five-Star Weekend” has added three recurring cast members, Variety has learned exclusively. Judy Greer (“Stick,” “The Long Walk”), West Duchovny (“Saint X,” “Painkiller”), and Tory Devon Smith (“The Get
A new “Big Brother” theme will roll out when Season 27 airs with a 90-minute premiere on July 10, starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by another 90-minute Sunday episode on July 13. While CBS previously announced the new segment “Big Brother: Unlocked,” where three players from
