Bob Dylan’s touring continues to appear never-ending, to use the catchphrase that fans long ago applied to his near-constant bouts of road work. Now the west coast will be the beneficiary of that, as Dylan has added a fresh string of dates to his itinerary that include a batch
The production company behind the Netflix show had asked jurors for $29.5 million, citing Spacey's diagnosis of "sexual compulsive behavior"
After making her narrative feature debut with “Sisters in Arms,” a thriller about a battalion of Kurdish female warriors, Caroline Fourest, a prominent French journalist-turned-filmmaker, embarked on her boldest undertaking yet with her next project, “Broken Truth.” An
The whole TV business is grappling with Gauge Rage. Nielsen’s recent decision to delay its popular “Gauge” snapshot of viewing across linear and digital platforms has incensed a trade group that represents the nation’s TV networks to advertisers. Nielsen last week said it would
L.A.’s American Cinematheque arts nonprofit org is launching a new weekly interview podcast series, featuring a range of filmmakers and others sharing their most memorable moviegoing experiences. “The American Cinematheque Podcast” is hosted and executive produced by artistic
“School Spirits” has been renewed for Season 4, Variety has learned. The third season of the Paramount+ supernatural horror drama aired its finale on March 4 after it originally premiered on Jan. 28. The official logline for the show states, “‘School Spirits’ is centered around
“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” reached 25.3 million views in its first three days on Netflix. The film, which premiered on March 20, is a continuation of the hit BBC series “Peaky Blinders,” which starred Cillian Murphy and ran for six seasons from 2013 to 2022. The series
Brett Haley helms the new take on the Jennifer Garner-led 2004 comedy about a teenager who wishes she were an adult.
There’s the Indy 500, and then there’s the NC-500. “NCIS” will air its 500th episode Tuesday night — a rarefied air shared in scripted prime-time television only by “Gunsmoke,” “Lassie,” a couple of “Law and Order” series and a couple of animated shows, not all of which were
Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who also worked with the filmmaker on 'Chip 'n Dale,' will pen the comedy film's script.
If you’re “thirty, flirty and thriving,” know all the moves to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance or are just a big fan of Razzles, it’s major news that Netflix is rebooting the rom-com classic “13 Going on 30.” Original star Jennifer Garner — who played Jenna Rink, the awkward
The Queens, New York native, who serves as contributing style director at Vogue under editor Chloé Malle, has styled stars like Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Rosalía and Doja Cat.
Tubi is racing to meet new advertisers. The Fox-backed free streaming service on Tuesday unveiled a new alliance with Apple TV that will have it offering live F1 “altcasts” during the 2026 Formula 1 season — available for free. The new programs will feature top creators who are
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Kate Aurthur details the 21-year, three-season journey that Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King have been on with “The Comeback” as the offbeat comedy series takes its final lap on HBO. More to come Listen to Daily
The live-action “Scooby-Doo” series at Netflix has cast Paul Walter Hauser in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Hauser will appear in the untitled series alongside the previously announced Mystery Inc. gang of Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones, Tanner Hagen as Norville
Thierry Frémaux often says he returns to Cannes each year like an athlete ready to defend the festival’s title as the reigning champion. In 2026, which marks his 25th year at the festival, that metaphor lands with particular force. As Hollywood navigates a period of upheaval,
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” keeps making history. Sony released the trailer for Tom Holland’s new Spidey adventure on May 17, and in four days it hit 1 billion views — the first film trailer ever to surpass the mega milestone. It now has 1.1 billion views, per WaveMetrix,
K-pop sensation BTS’ live concert special reached 18.4 million viewers on Netflix. Provided by Netflix, that statistic accounts for viewers who tuned into “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang” during the initial livestream plus those who watched it over the course of the next day.
In the first two minutes of his new special “Silly Silly Fun Boy,” Pete Holmes quips about his “big, dumb Mormon face” (despite the fact that he is not Mormon) and admits to sticking Q-tips deep into his “ear G-spot” (despite the warnings on the package). Right off the bat the
The Sony tentpole reunites Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black.
After the first renditions of her Hannah Montana hits “This Is the Life” and “The Climb,” Miley Cyrus ruffled her period-perfect blonde bangs as she settled back into the character that launched her career. “I used to think of Hannah as something separate of myself,” she told
“Jumanji” fans will have to wait a little longer to get back in the game. Sony’s Columbia Pictures shifted the release date for the Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart-led threequel to Christmas Day, two weeks after its scheduled Dec. 11 debut. The move strategically shifts “Jumanji
Zack Fox has signed with CAA for representation. The actor and artist recently starred as Swett in Alex Russell’s breakout film “Lurker,” a music industry thriller that won the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Award for best first feature. And he recurs in “Abbott Elementary” as
An adult animated series based on the hit comic book series “Monstress” is in development at Amazon MGM Studios from Steven Maeda, a co-creator and former showrunner on Netflix’s “One Piece.” Per the official description for the potential Amazon Prime Video show, “Set in an
“Criminal Minds: Evolution” has been renewed for Season 20 ahead of the Season 19 premiere, Variety has learned. Paramount has also set the Season 19 premiere date, with the newest season of the long-running drama series set to premiere on May 28 on Paramount+, with new
Haley Lu Richardson just wants her cat, Darbin, to like her. The quest – one that every cat parent embarks on – is no easy feat, but food always proves to be a useful asset. To make her own cat-mom journey, and that of others, as effortless as possible, Richardson has joined
The HBO Max drama pilot “American Blue” has added five new cast members, Variety has learned. Kelly Jenrette (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “All The Sinners Bleed”), Carlito Olivero (“Step Up: Highwater,” “East Los High”), Onye Eme-Akwari (“The Good Doctor,” “Outer Banks”), Jess Gabor
Tubi is adapting a spooky teen classic. “Remember Me,” a 1989 Christopher Pike YA novel, is getting a film adaptation via Tubi. Brec Bassinger (“Final Destination Bloodlines”) and Charlie Gillespie (“Sidelined 2: Intercepted”) will star, with “Match” director Danishka Esterhazy
HBO Max head of original programming Sarah Aubrey teased the upcoming “Harry Potter” series at Series Mania, saying “the world that has been created is absolutely extraordinary.” During a keynote address at the TV conference in Lille, France on Tuesday, Aubrey discussed the
Rome’s emerging Frocinema film festival dedicated to queer cinema is raising its international profile having secured several big names for its upcoming third edition that will feature an extended program of film screenings, workshops and talks. The event – touted by organizers
Amazon MGM Studios’ Nicole Morganti, head of originals for Southern Europe, and Thomas Dubois, head of originals in France, took the stage at Series Mania Festival in Lille to discuss Prime Video’s ongoing strategy to lure more women and younger demos on the heels of the
Top communications firm Shore Fire Media has named Angela Barkan CEO as founder Marilyn Laverty moves to chairman of Shore Fire and senior advisor to parent company Dolphin. Laverty will focus on Shore Fire’s strategic growth and advise its executive team while continuing to
Samsung and Amazon will team up to bring interactive technology from Amazon to Samsung TV Plus, giving users the opportunity to shop from Amazon via their remote control or respond to other entreaties from advertisers. The new service will launch in July and will make Samsung
The honor is a sign of solidarity from the Academy with the 80-year-old director, who was sharply criticized for his filmmakers “should stay out of politics” comments he made at this year's Berlinale.
Epic Games has confirmed plans to lay off just more than 1,000 staffers and cut $500 million in costs amid a downturn in engagement with the company’s signature gaming franchise “Fortnite.” The cuts represent about 20% of Epic’s headcount. “The remaining number of Epic
“Wuthering Heights” is coming home. Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel will be available to buy or rent digitally for the first time on March 31, following a theatrical run that grossed more than $230 million worldwide. A physical release on 4K UHD,
Grammy nominee Zara Larsson is set to perform at amfAR’s Cannes Film Festival Gala. The 32nd edition of the star-studded fundraiser takes place May 21 at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. “We are thrilled to have Zara Larsson joining us in Cannes this year,” amfAR CEO Kyle Clifford said
A feature film about Mr. Benn, the bowler hat-wearing British kids’ character who first appeared in a series of books and then fronted a beloved animated TV series, appears to be moving forward after many years of discussions. Kirk Jones, who recently directed smash hit indie
20 years ago, “Hannah Montana” premiered on Disney Channel, introducing a generation of tweens and their parents to the fictional-turned-real popstar who’d go on to sell millions of albums. But, arguably more importantly, audiences met Miley Cyrus, a 13-year-old “country
“Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions,” directed by Canadian filmmaker Michelle Mama, will open the 33rd edition of Hot Docs, which runs in Toronto from April 23 to May 3. The film spotlights queer rock icon Carole Pope The Special Presentations program, showcasing
Based on David McKee's beloved book character and the subsequent animated series, 'Mr Benn' is set to cast its lead actor in the coming months.
Hulu has acquired the rights to the Liara Tamani novel “This Ain’t Our First Rodeo” with plans to develop it as a TV series, Variety has learned exclusively. The YA novel was originally published in February by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book is
The documentary fest also booked the SXSW Doc Spotlight winner ‘Ceremony’ and a world bow for Kim Nguyen’s ‘Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom.’
Topic Studio, the award-winning production company behind films such as “A Real Pain,” “Spencer” and “Spotlight,” alongside doc features and series including “100 Foot Wave,” “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” and the Oscar-shortlisted “Folktales,” is setting up shop in the U.K.
Just two days after their epic reunion concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, BTS performed a second show some 7,000 miles away — at New York’s Pier 17 for an exclusive fan event with Spotify on Monday titled “Spotify x BTS: Swimside.” The name of the event was loosely tied to
Welcome to Hogwarts! A first look at the fictional school of witchcraft and wizardry from HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series has finally been unveiled. The photo, posted to the show’s official Instagram page, shows Harry (Dominic McLaughlin) from behind as he walks towards
Willie Nelsons Outlaw Music Festival will return for an 11th anniversary tour in summer 2026, it was announced Tuesday. But for some fans of these Americana extravaganzas, it may require a bit more traveling to join the fun. The tour will touch down in about a third the number
“Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has set the launch date and revealed a first look at its next paid downloadable content (DLC) update, “City Town.” Debuting April 16 from Sanrio and developer Sunblink, “City Town” is described as “a rainbow metropolis” filled with mystery. The
“Give Me The Ball!,” an upcoming ESPN film, will open the Doc10 film festival’s showcase of documentary cinema on April 30. Screening at the Davis Theater, “Give Me The Ball!” tells the true story of American tennis player Billie Jean King through interviews with King, who
Wrapbook, an AI platform for managing production payroll, spend, and accounting, has unveiled a program offering up to four grants of $200,000 each, totaling $800,000, to qualified film and television productions filming in the United States. The program is designed to directly
