‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Eyes 2029 Release
Netflix appears to have finally struck a deal for a second film with the hit film's directors and its original studio
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Ego Nwodim Explains ‘SNL’ Exit and Says ‘I Hope There Will Be More Black Women’ on the Show: It Was ‘Time to Make Space for Something Else for Me’
Ego Nwodim is sharing her feelings about her time on “Saturday Night Live” and her decision to leave the late-night series just before its 51st season. On Wednesday’s episode of “Sherri,” Sherri Shepherd pointed out that there are no longer any Blasck women in the “SNL” cast
How Votiv, a Scrappy Indie Producer, Scored the Life Rights for Sydney Sweeney Boxing Drama ‘Christy’
“Christy,” a sports drama about Christy Martin, has drawn rave reviews for Sydney Sweeney’s transformative performance as the former professional boxer who endured triumph and tragedy in her barrier-breaking career. But it’s also a chance for Votiv, a scrappy production company
Mindy Kaling Hulu Comedy Series ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Adds 12 Recurring Guest Stars
Mindy Kaling’s upcoming Hulu comedy show “Not Suitable for Work” has added a dozen actors to its cast in recurring guest star roles. Variety has learned that the following people have joined the show: Victor Garber (“Alias,” “Titanic”), Greg Germann (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “57
43% of Gen Z Prefer YouTube and TikTok to Traditional TV and Streaming; New ‘Microdramas’ Trend Reaches 28 Million U.S. Viewers, Study Finds
Nearly half of Gen Z say that YouTube or social video platforms are their preferred entertainment platforms over traditional TV or paid streaming. According to Activate Consulting’s Technology & Media Outlook 2026, which was unveiled by CEO Michael Wolf at the WSJ Tech Live
‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ Aims for 2029 Release on Netflix
Huntr/x will return to the screen… but the girl group’s reunion tour might take a while. Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for another “KPop Demon Hunters” movie, with plans to release the animated musical sequel in 2029, as first reported by Bloomberg. Animated films can
Oscar Documentary Hopefuls Examine America’s Corrupt Prison System, the Israel-Hamas War, the Importance of Investigative Reporting and More
The race for the documentary feature Academy Award spotlights quality filmmaking, but also requires a whole lot of money and the support of international doc branch voters. This year’s crop of top contenders includes films about investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, America’s
‘Cocomelon: The Movie’ Sets February 2027 Release Date in Theaters
“Cocomelon: The Movie” will toddle its way onto the big screen in 2027. Universal Pictures has dated the CG-animated film, based on the blockbuster children’s show, for theatrical release on Feb. 26, 2027. “Cocomelon: The Movie” is produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel
Why ‘Wicked: For Good’s’ Friendship Between Glinda and Elphaba Resonates Deeply for Jon M. Chu and His Collaborators
“Wicked” and its sequel, “Wicked: For Good,” might be two movies, but in Jon M. Chu’s mind “it was just part of one giant arc.” With “Wicked: For Good” set to be released on Nov. 21, Chu explained how the movie follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) growing
Apple, Chernin Team for Air Traffic Controller Thriller ‘The Flick’ (Exclusive)
Apple has picked up an unpublished short story from writer Matt Hickey.
GuadaLAjara Film Festival Honors Alexandre Desplat, Edgar Ramírez; ADG Adds Excellence in Production Design Award
Alexandre Desplat and Edgar Ramírez will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF XV), set to take place at the Opening Night Gala on Nov. 6 at the United Theater in Los Angeles. The Árbol de la Vida Award honors
Strong Films From the Middle East Should Make a Mark on the International Oscar Race
As a film reviewer and obsessive follower of the Academy’s international feature category, I’m willing to bet that several films from Middle Eastern countries will make the shortlist. And even posit that one will triumph on Oscar night. Even though only 10 Middle Eastern
Judge Again Tosses Blake Lively’s Claims Against Social Media Operative Jed Wallace
A judge on Wednesday dismissed Blake Lively’s claims against a social media guru she accused of helping to smear her reputation online during the release of “It Ends With Us” last year. Judge Lewis Liman ruled that Lively’s attorneys had failed to show that Jed Wallace, who is
‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Draws Stark Similarities Between Political and Social Unrest in the ‘90s With That of Today
A war no one really knows how to stop is raging, causing protests on college campuses and at the White House. People with disabilities are neglected by underfunded and ill-equipped resources. Activists are arrested on trumped-up charges. A Black woman runs for president. A
‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Sinners’ and ‘Hamnet’ Artisans on Collaborating With Directors and Having Authenticity on Set
This year’s class of 10 Artisans to Watch discussed the importance of collaboration. Key artisans working on 2025’s leading awards contenders spoke about their creative journeys on their projects and how collaboration influenced their work on set. During the panel led by
‘Chopped’ Creators Cleve Keller and Dave Noll Launch New Culinary Series on YouTube
Food Network’s “Chopped” creators Cleve Keller and Dave Noll have released their newest cooking series on YouTube, “Countdown to Delicious: The YouTube Experience.” Following its premiere, new episodes will drop each Monday for the next five weeks. The series will consist of
A New Documentary Oscar Campaign Stop Launches in London
Apple TV’s “Come See Me In The Good Light,” about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley, will kick off the inaugural London-based documentary showcase LLDNDOCS on Nov. 21. The newly formed three-day event will feature a lineup of 10 documentary features that reflect on how
Adam Friedland Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)
Adam Friedland has signed with UTA. The comedian and podcaster best known for hosting “The Adam Friedland Show” will be represented by the agency in all areas, including film, television, news media, podcasting and comedy touring. Friedland rose from the crude, cult-hit comedy
LISTEN: Cover Story: Tatiana Siegel on David Ellison’s America-First Overhaul of Paramount; Chris Willman on Palm Springs’ New Concert Hot Spot
On today’s “Daily Variety” episode, in our Cover Story segment, Tatiana Siegel details Variety’s investigative report that asks a straightforward question: What Does David Ellison Want? And Chris Willman explains why he has fallen for a certain concert venue near Palm Springs.
Millie Bobby Brown Wants Critics of Her Appearance to ‘Get Off My F-cking Case’
The actress told British Vogue that while she respects journalism and understands that invasive paparazzi are only doing their job, it doesn’t excuse bullying
Sony and Pixomondo Unveil New Virtual Production Soundstage at Saudi Arabia’s Jax Film Studios
The Saudi Film Commission has unveiled a new a state-of-the-art virtual production soundstage at JAX Film Studios in Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh. The sprawling Jax Film Studios – located in the heart of Riyadh – are now equipped with a virtual production stage
‘Wicked: For Good’ Star Ethan Slater Signs With Verve (EXCLUSIVE)
Ethan Slater has signed with Verve for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Slater continues to be repped by ATA Management, Jackoway Austen, and Jill Fritzo PR. News of the signing comes roughly two weeks ahead of the premiere of “Wicked: For Good,” which hits
Netflix, Seeking to Bolster Ad Reach, Changes Metric to Monthly Active Viewers, Versus Users
Netflix wants to throw another type of yardstick into the ever-evolving pile of audience-measurement tools. The streaming giant intends to institute a new measure for advertisers that tabulates how many of the 190 million monthly active viewers on its ad-supported tier see a
Blizzard Sets BlizzCon 2026 Tickets Pricing, On-Sale Date After Skipping Two Years (Gaming News Roundup)
Microsoft-owned Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled the pricing and on-sale date for tickets to BlizzCon 2026, its first BlizzCon since 2023. Early bird passes will go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. PST on Tixr and run through Sunday at 11:59 p.m. PST. Those passes will be priced at
Disneyland to Launch ‘Fortnite’ Island in Disney’s First Theme Park Experience for Game
Mouse ears are parachuting into Epic Game’s “Fortnite” in a limited-time experience — the first Disney theme park collaboration with the popular game. The new Disneyland Game Rush virtual installation, a Fortnite Creative island in “Fortnite,” comes under Disney’s $1.5 billion
Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone Developing ‘Miss Piggy’ Movie With ‘Oh, Mary’ Tony-Winner Cole Escola
Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone and Cole Escola are joining forces to give Miss Piggy the movie-star treatment. A film about the temperamental diva puppet is in early development at Disney, which owns the rights to the Muppets, according to knowledgable sources. The iconic
Radiohead Returns After Seven Years: Here’s Every Song on the New Tour Setlist
After seven silent years, Radiohead launched their tour last night at Madrid’s Movistar Arena. Playing on a circular stage that wrapped the audience in every note, the three-time Grammy winners delivered a 25-song set — and now we have the full rundown. The set was comprised of
Box Office: ‘Predator: Badlands’ Targets $25 Million Debut
“Predator: Badlands” is aiming to sink its teeth into $25 million to $30 million in its North American box office debut. The sci-fi adventure, starring Elle Fanning, is tracking to earn another $35 million to $38 million internationally for a global debut of $60 million to $68
How ‘Wicked: For Good’ Production Designer Built Elphaba’s Nest From Woods and Greens: ‘It’s an Art Installation’
Production designer Nathan Crowley found ways to expand the world of “Wicked” in its conclusion, “For Good.” The story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) continues, following the choices and consequences the witches made in the first “Wicked.” In “Wicked: For
‘The Life and Times of Ion G.’ Tells Improbable Tale of Homeless Migrant Who Became a Media Sensation But Only Wanted to Be Loved (EXCLUSIVE)
Romanian filmmaker Andreea Cristina Borțun is prepping a feature film to follow on the heels of her anticipated debut, “A River’s Gaze,” a Sebastian Stan-produced drama that’s expected to land a top-shelf festival premiere next year. Borțun is pitching her latest project in the
Scream Queens Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe Team for Slasher ‘River’ as Shudder Original Sets Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
“River,” a survival slasher from first-time feature director Joshua Giuliano, is uniting two modern scream queens. The film, a Shudder Original Production which is in post-production and set for theatrical release through Independent Film Company, stars Jane Levy (“Evil Dead”),
New Documentary Studio Unfeatured Films Plans to Use AI to Bring Archival Photos to Life and Restore Old Footage (EXCLUSIVE)
Documentaries limited by a lack of available video may now have another option: Filmmaker and creative agency vet Daniel Clarke has launched Unfeatured Films, which he boasts will use “cost-effective AI-driven innovation” to take archival photos and footage and turn them into
Cynthia Erivo Heads to Court in ‘Prima Facie’ First Look as Movie Adaptation of Award-Winning Play Unveils Supporting Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
Cynthia Erivo has swapped the black robes of Elphaba in “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good” for the black robes (and grey wig) of a defense attorney in the first look image from “Prima Facie.” The feature adaptation of Suzie Miller’s award-winning one-woman play — backed by
Corey Mylchreest and Alfie Williams Join Supernatural Thriller ‘Banquet’ Alongside ‘May December’ Producer Project Infinity, XYZ Selling at AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
“28 Years Later” breakout Alfie Williams has landed his next feature, and will star alongside fellow fast-rising Brit Corey Mylchreest plus established Irish stage and screen actors Finbar Lynch and Olwen Fouéré in the supernatural thriller “Banquet.” The four join the
Millie Bobby Brown Demands the Press Stop Slamming Her Body in Article Headlines: ‘I Respect Journalism’ but ‘Get Off My F—ing Case. I Am 21’
Millie Bobby Brown recently told British Vogue that her biggest issue with the press is the need for journalists to outright slam celebrities in article headlines. The “Stranger Things” star went viral in March when she posted an Instagram video that called out The Daily Mail
Costume Designer Paul Tazewell to Showcase His Work from ‘Wicked’ and ‘Hamilton’ at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Paul Tazwell’s costumes from “Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “West Side Story” are set to go on display at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibition, titled Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell, is the first of its kind dedicated to his work and
‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 4 Casts Ali Skovbye, Kataem O’Connor, Sunny Mabrey
“Ginny & Georgia” Season 4 has added three new cast members, Variety has learned. Ali Skovbye (“Whistle,” “Firefly Lane”), Kataem O’Connor (“40 Acres,” “The Way Home,” “Murdoch Mysteries”), and Sunny Mabrey (“Cape Fear,” “The Night Agent,” “Gotham Knights,” “Will Trent”) have
‘Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical’ Announces Greenwich House Theatre Run (EXCLUSIVE)
“Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical,” an adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s eerie novel, will begin performances on Dec. 16 at the Greenwich House Theatre (27 Barrow Street) for a strictly limited engagement. The show boasts a book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and
IMDb Adds Credits for Intimacy Coordination, Choreography, Dubbing and 9 More Professional Categories
IMDb has added 12 new professional credits including intimacy coordination, choreography, craft services, puppetry, voice actor dubbing and more. Previously, these credits were grouped under the “additional crew” section. The other new credit categories are: color department;
Xolo Maridueña Joins ‘One Piece’ Season 3 as Portgas D. Ace
Xolo Mariduña will set sail on Season 3 of “One Piece.” The actor, best known for playing Miguel Diaz on “Cobra Kai” and the title character in “Blue Beetle,” has been cast as Portgas D. Ace in Netflix’s pirate fantasy adventure series. The character, who is also known as “Fire
Anthony Hopkins, Charlotte Rampling, Tom Hollander Star in ‘The Species’ With HanWay Selling
HanWay Films is launching international sales on “The Species,” the new period drama from British director Justin Chadwick (“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” “The Other Boleyn Girl”), written by Jacob Killion. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins as Charles Darwin, Charlotte
Anthony Hopkins, Charlotte Rampling to Play Charles and Emma Darwin in ‘The Species’ From ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ Director Justin Chadwick
The AFM title, set to focus on the censorship surrounding the visionary scientist's writings, will start shooting in June 2026.
‘Sentimental Value’ Cast to Receive International Star Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards
The Palm Springs International Film Awards will honor the cast of “Sentimental Value” with the International Star Award. The film’s director, Joachim Trier, will present the award to his cast members Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning at
Palm Springs Film Festival to Honor ‘Sentimental Value’ Cast With International Star Award
The Film Awards will take place on Jan. 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
MPA Sends Meta Cease-and-Desist Letter Demanding Instagram Stop Using PG-13 Rating to Describe New Teen Accounts
Motion Picture Association sent a notice to Meta, ordering it to stop using the MPA’s PG-13 movie rating to describe Instagram’s framework for new teen settings in the app. The trade group called Instagram’s use of the PG-13 moniker “literally false and highly misleading.” “The
David Ellison’s Paramount Inks Five-Year Streaming Deal for Professional Bull Riders’ Unleash the Beast Tour
Paramount and TKO Group’s Professional Bull Riders set a new five-year media rights agreement that will make Paramount+ the primary streaming home of PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. News of the deal comes after Paramount, now led by
Tom Bergeron to Return to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ for First Time Since Shocking 2020 Exit
Tom Bergeron is heading back to the ballroom. The longtime host of “Dancing With the Stars” will return on the 20th anniversary show, set for November 11. Additionally, many original pro dancers who were part of the series are set to make an appearance. In July 2020, Bergeron
‘A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts’ Serves Horror and Chinese Cuisine in Animated Anthology
Singapore’s Robot Playground Media is cooking up something dark and delicious with “A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts,” an animated horror anthology that pairs Chinese cuisine with supernatural terror. The project, selected for Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), adapts
Spike Lee, Joan Chen Board Liz Rao’s Short ‘The Truck,’ a Post-Roe Thriller, as EPs (Exclusive)
Lee calls the film an "urgent, gripping look at teen love and the freedom to choose in this America right now."
Helen Mirren to Receive 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award
The actress and producer will receive the award at the previously announced new annual primetime special 'Golden Eve.'