‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Extends Theatrical Run as Amazon MGM Says Movie “Delivered Against Our Goals” (Exclusive)
Sacha Baron Cohen directs and stars in the feature that is now streaming on Prime Video.
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Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace and Kieran Culkin Get Very Candid About Joining ‘The Hunger Games’ Universe
"To me, this was like a no-brainer — don't do it," said Culkin about taking on Stanley Tucci's Caesar Flickerman at the U.K. launch for 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.'
Hayden Panettiere’s Overdose Death Investigation Closed by Police
Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled as accidental and the investigation has concluded, the Greenville, South Carolina police department announced Wednesday. “Based on the (coroner’s office’s) determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death
Barbara Barrie, Actress in ‘Breaking Away,’ ‘Company’ and ‘Barney Miller,’ Dies at 95
An Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee, she was impressive early in her career in the groundbreaking drama ‘One Potato, Two Potato.’
Alfonso Cuaron’s Apple TV Cult Series ‘Ascension’ Adds Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, T’Nia Miller
Alfonso Cuarón’s upcoming Apple TV series “Ascension” has added three new series regulars. Variety has learned that Amanda Plummer (“Run,” “Butterfly Kiss”), Christopher Chung (“Slow Horses,” “My Brilliant Career”) and T’Nia Miller (“The Haunting of Bly Manor,” “VisionQuest”)
Skydance TV Co-Chair George Cheeks Reveals Executive Structure Following Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer George Cheeks formalized his division’s executive structure. In a memo to staff, Cheeks shared the specific titles for his direct reports, as well as how Skydance TV will now operate post-Warner Bros. and Paramount merger.
Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black Get Flirty in ‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer
Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan also reprise their roles in Jake Kasdan's final installment in the Sony film trilogy.
Director Gregory Nava Remembers Dolores Huerta, the Civil Rights Icon Who Introduced Him to His Wife and Trusted Them With Her Life Story
Director Gregory Nava is paying tribute to civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who died Wednesday at age 96. Huerta introduced Nava to his wife, Barbara Martinez Jitner, and served as a witness at their wedding. In the last years of her life, she sat with them for more than 70
YouTube Q3 Ad Revenue Growth Slows, Rising 9% to $11.2 Billion, as Alphabet Misses Earnings Estimates
YouTube continued to vacuum up digital ad dollars in the third quarter of 2026, but the video platform’s advertising business grew at slower pace than in recent quarters. YouTube’s growth also was lower than Alphabet overall, given a sales boom in the internet giant’s Google
LaKeith Stanfield Exits ‘Molepeople’ Horror Movie, Director Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage
Ben Wheatley (“Normal”) is taking over directing duties for Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s upcoming movie, “Molepeople.” Rob Savage (“The Boogeyman, “Other Mommy”), who was set to helm the project, has departed due to scheduling conflicts, with previously
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Recreate ‘Princess Protection Program’ Moments in New Rare Beauty Campaign
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are bringing back “Delena.” The former Disney Channel stars have reunited for a new campaign for Gomez’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty, recreating moments from their 2009 film “Princess Protection Program” and their early Youtube videos together. Titled
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim Go Deep on the Twisty Ride of ‘You Can See Everything’ — and How Audiences Are Reacting
“When you're in their bubble, you're in a different mindset than when you step out of it,” Nathan Fielder told THR during a live Q&A in Savannah on Tuesday. “I'm gleaning new things from just hearing what other people are saying.”
Cynthia Erivo Calls Out Public’s ‘Annoyance’ Over Ariana Grande Friendship: ‘Why Are They Showing Emotion? How Dare They Cry!’
Cynthia Erivo is reflecting on the attention her friendship with “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande received while on the press tour for the movie musical and its sequel. The theater star and singer has rocketed to greater heights of fame following Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of
After the Cast and Creator’s Comments, ‘Nobody Wants This’ Can No Longer Ignore Israel and Gaza
For the past few weeks, the cast and creator of the Netflix hit comedy “Nobody Wants This” have been trading takes on the Israel-Palestine conflict via the press. First, star Adam Brody, who plays “hot rabbi” Noah Roklov and one half of the show’s central couple, told GQ that
Jennifer Lawrence Filmed a Nude Scene and Discovered Crew Members Who Were Not Approved to Be on Set: ‘I Came Down Hard on That’
Jennifer Lawrence revealed on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she once discovered while filming a nude scene that there were crew members on set who were not approved to be there during the filming of such intimate material. The incident prompted Lawrence to “come down hard”
The Best Gifts for Men in 2026: From Criterion Collector’s Sets to Coffee Subscriptions and Photo Books
Shopping for the men in your life can be a challenge, especially when their wish lists are either nonexistent or impossibly specific. But whether you’re buying for a fashion obsessive, a self-proclaimed cinephile or someone who takes his morning coffee a little too seriously,
How to Get Last-Minute Harry Styles ‘Harryween’ Tickets Online
Harry Styles wraps up his Madison Square Garden residency this weekend with his annual “Harryween” celebration on Oct. 31. Officially the “Harryween Fancy Dress Party,” the one-night-only event invites fans to dress up in costume to attend the singer’s concert, which will mark
‘Difficult People’ Creator Julie Klausner on Reuniting Billy Eichner and the Gang for a Live-Read of the Movie Script That Never Got Made
New York’s Town Hall venue is providing some alternative programming for Election Night — a revival of a cult streaming series. “Difficult People,” the sharp sitcom that aired for three seasons on Hulu, from 2015 to 2017, is reuniting its cast on Nov. 3 for a staged reading of
Video-Game Rating Group ESRB Names Netflix and MPA Alum Orit Michiel President
Orit Michiel is the next president of the Entertainment Software Rating Board, the video game industry’s self-regulatory body that assigns age and content ratings for video games and mobile apps. Michiel will take the helm of ESRB on Nov. 2, 2026, replacing Patricia Vance, who
A+E Global Media’s Dan Silbermann Joins AI Company Sol as Its New Head of Marketing and Communications
A+E Global Media exec VP of communications Dan Silberman is exiting after 20 years (and more than 25 years in the TV world) to take on a new role in the AI space. Silbermann has joined Sol, which works with businesses in implementing AI workflow, as its new head of marketing
A+E Global Media’s Dan Silberman Joins AI Company Sol as Its New Head of Marketing and Communications
A+E Global Media exec VP of communications Dan Silberman is exiting after 20 years (and more than 25 years in the TV world) to take on a new role in the AI space. Silberman has joined Sol, which works with businesses in implementing AI workflow, as its new head of marketing and
Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch Detail Tapping Into Dark Characters and Gaining Confidence at Newport Beach Film Festival
Get used to seeing these faces this awards season. Variety’s 2026 10 Actors to Watch took the stage in Newport Beach, California, for a conversation about performance, craft and process on October 18. Variety moderated this conversation in partnership with Newport Beach Film
‘The Invite’ to Receive Vanguard Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival
Confirmed to attend the ceremony are Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz.
‘The Invite’ to Receive Vanguard Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards
A24’s “The Invite” is set to receive the Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The award is presented to a film’s cast and director in recognition of their collective work on a project. Director and star Olivia Wilde, as well as actors Seth Rogen,
‘The Diplomat,’ ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘East of Eden’ Among Series to Take Part in Netflix’s ‘FYSee: The Fall Edit’ Awards Showcase (EXCLUSIVE)
It may be film awards season, but Netflix hasn’t forgotten about its TV contenders. The streamer is set to throw its fourth annual “FYSee: The Fall Edit” fall awards showcase, taking place the first two weekends of November at Netflix’s Tudum Theater in Hollywood. Among the
‘Beast in Me’ Season 2 Casts John Goodman
John Goodman has joined “The Beast in Me” Season 2 at Netflix, Variety has learned. The second season of the series was announced in September, with Season 1 star Claire Danes set to return as Aggie Wiggs. Goodman will play Jack, Aggie’s father. Exact plot details for Season 2
Skydance Sets Finance Leadership Team Following Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Skydance Corp., the new company formed from David Ellison’s massive Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, has established the leadership team overseeing financial operations across the business. Ellison and Ynon Kreiz, co-CEO of Skydance, previously announced the senior
Jennifer Lawrence Recalls Confronting Unapproved Crew During Nude Scene: “Not OK”
“I came down hard on it,” the actress says of the incident.
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Reunites Jennifer Lawrence With Woody Harrelson: ‘So Emotional’
For the first time in over a decade, Lawrence fell back into step alongside Josh Hutcherson and Harrelson on the set of new Hunger Games movie
Kathleen Kennedy to Lead LA Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies After ‘Star Wars’ Exit, Replacing Peter Rice
Kathleen Kennedy, the former head of Lucasfilm, has been tapped as head of ceremonies and content for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She’s replacing Peter Rice, who was hired as Netflix’s chief content officer earlier this week and took over for Bela Bajaria. He will remain
John Carpenter to Receive Filmmaker of the Year at ACE Eddie Awards
Filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and composer John Carpenter will receive the American Cinema Editors (ACE) Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award at the 77th annual ACE Eddie Awards. Editors Bonnie Koehler and Christopher Nelson will also receive ACE Career Achievement
John Carpenter to Receive ACE’s Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award
Bonnie Koehler and Christopher Nelson will receive ACE Career Achievement Awards.
Jennifer Lawrence Finally Confirms ‘Hunger Games’ Return, Reunites With Two Former Co-Stars
"It was so emotional," the actress said of the 'Sunrise of the Reaping' reunion.
‘Pride and Prejudice’ Trailer: Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden Reboot Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s Love Story for Netflix
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” limited series, starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden as adversaries-to-lovers Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. The six-part series is a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1813 novel penned by “Everything I
Fox News Ratings Sink a Staggering 27% in October, but It Still Has Much a Larger Audience Than CNN or MS NOW
In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, Fox News lost more than a quarter of its overall viewing audience in the month of October, according to new data. That said, the network remains the most-watched news outlet on cable, well ahead of rivals CNN and MS NOW. For October
Jamie Dornan Says There’s ‘Pressure’ to Taking Over Aragorn Role in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’: I’m Not ‘Trying to Outdo’ Viggo Mortensen
Jamie Dornan is stepping into the shoes of Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” after the hero was famously played by Viggo Mortensen in the original “LOTR” trilogy. Dornan spoke to L’Officiel (translated by Slash Film) about taking on the role and playing a
Sundance Sets Legacy Screenings Including Films by Christopher Nolan, Justin Lin and Alfonso Cuarón
Old will be new again at Sundance 2027. Also fresh: Letterboxd joins as Legacy program co-presenter.
Versant Expands Suite of FAST Channels With 4 New Selections From CNBC, E!, Oxygen
Versant may best be known for the cable channels that provide the bulk of its revenue, but the company continues to build out new-media extensions. The owner of MS NOW, CNBC and USA is launching four new free ad-supported streaming networks based on programming franchises from
Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Changeling’ and ‘The Krays,’ Dies at 88
Peter Medak, the Hungarian-born director and actor best known for films including “The Changeling,” “The Krays” and “The Ruling Class” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 88. Over a career spanning six decades, Medak directed 27 feature films, moving between psychological
Oscar Contender ‘Shame and Money’ Acquired in North America by Oscilloscope (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired North American rights to Visar Morina’s “Shame and Money.” The film won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, which qualifies it to compete for the Oscar for international feature film
Jennifer Lawrence Says Playing Katniss Again After 11 Years in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Was ‘Crazy,’ ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘So Beautiful’
Jennifer Lawrence appeared on the latest episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and spoke out for the first time about what it was like to reprise Katniss Everdeen for the first time in 11 years. The Oscar winner is back as her iconic “Hunger Games” character in the upcoming
Comedy Legend George Schlatter Sets Doc Release With Freestyle Digital Media (Exclusive)
The ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ creator, who launched the careers of Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin, is getting a documentary feature about his seven-decade career to bow across digital platforms on Dec. 8.
Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Ruling Class’ and ‘The Changeling,’ Dies at 88
After fleeing his native Hungary for England, he also helmed ‘A Day in the Death of Joe Egg,’ ‘The Krays,’ ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’ and episodes of ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Breaking Bad.’
Latvian Oscar Submission ‘Ulya’ Sells Wide Ahead of Opening Tallinn: ‘This Film Is a Blockbuster’ (EXCLUSIVE)
International distributors continue to fall for “Ulya.” The Latvian Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film has closed North America (New Mountain Films), France (Destiny), Italy (Invisible Carpet), Slovakia (ASFK), former Yugoslavia (Five Star Distribution),
Josh O’Connor Is a Reluctant Boxer in First-Look Clip of National Theatre Live’s ‘Golden Boy’ Ahead of Cinema Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Josh O’Connor may be in the James Bond conversation, but his next on-screen role is a filmed version of his most recent play, “Golden Boy.” After its sold-out run at London’s Almeida Theatre, National Theatre Live is bringing “Golden Boy” to the big screen starting Nov. 5. In
Jennifer Lopez to Release New Single ‘Proof of Love’: ‘It’s a Happy Dance Song’ That Also Addresses ‘Pain and Grief When Someone’s Gone’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jennifer Lopez is getting close to releasing new music. The multi-hyphenate tells me she was inspired to write and record again when her kids, twins Max and Emme Muniz with ex-husband Mark Anthony, left for college. “They take up such a big part of your brain for so long, and
Alan Jackson’s Farewell Concert Sets December Release on NBC
Country star Alan Jackson’s farewell concert, “Alan Jackson: The Last Show,” will air on NBC on Dec. 8. The event, which celebrates Jackson’s career and memorializes his final concert performance, will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. The special, which was
Russell Brand Takes the Stand in Rape Trial and Reveals No One Agreed to Testify on His Behalf: ‘My Entire Life Has Been Consumed by These Allegations’
Russell Brand took the stand in his criminal trial in London on Wednesday, denying all accusations against him and revealing that he was not able to convince anyone to testify on his behalf. He was called by his lawyer, Ian Winter KC, as the first witness as his defense began
‘One Cut of the Dead’ Director Ueda Shinichiro on Turning a Microdrama Into Tokyo Feature ‘Earthlings in Love’
Director Ueda Shinichiro made a name for himself with filmmaking that has embraced self-reflexivity: the beloved cult zombie film “One Cut of the Dead” was continually transforming, from a single-take horror-comedy into a meditation on the act of filmmaking and then the chaos
Amazon MGM Studios Japan ‘Doubling’ Investment to Meet Global Standards, Local Chief Buddy Marini Reveals at Tokyo Market
Amazon MGM Studios Japan is doubling its investment to bring its content up to global standards, studio head Buddy Marini said Wednesday at a Tokyo International Film Festival TIFFCOM market session on unlocking the global potential of Japanese IP. The session, organized by the
