Finally, at long last, the Avengers are assembling again! This much-anticipated reunion of Earth’s Mightiest heroes can’t come soon enough. It’s been six difficult years for movie theater owners since their last heroic team-up in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” To the thrill of
Last year, Marvel Studios announced that “Avengers: Endgame” would get a theatrical re-release ahead of the next superhero team-up movie, December’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” Turns out, there’s more to the “Endgame” than previously advertised. During the Walt Disney Studios
The Hulu revival “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” has been deemed eligible for consideration at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards and will compete in comedy categories, Variety has learned exclusively. Despite running only five episodes, the revival qualifies under
Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones will star in Disney’s next animated movie, “Hexed,” the company revealed during its CinemaCon presentation to theater owners on Thursday. “Hexed” is a new original film that “follows a teenage oddball and her Type A mom, who discovers her
The star is swallowed whole by a sperm whale while on a scuba diving trip, as first footage splashed into CinemaCon.
Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar is weighing in on Jacob Elordi’s rapid rise and questioning whether the actor has yet proven his full range. In a recent appearance on the Spanish-language podcast “La Pija y la Quinqui,” Almodóvar offered a candid assessment of Elordi’s career
20th Century has released the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars,” marking the first look at the post-apocalyptic thriller. The film hits theaters Aug. 28. The film is based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel and has been adapted for the screen by Mark L. Smith, whose
Johnson shared a photo of his late grandfather while promoting Thomas Kail's take on the hit 2016 animated film that hits theaters from Disney this summer.
Movie theater owners got another look at Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson’s curly locks as the demigod Maui in Disney’s live-action “Moana.” The studio brought an extended look at the remake to CinemaCon on Thursday, the annual movie theater trade show held at Caesar’s Palace in Las
“The Last of Us” and “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” star Troy Baker adds another credit to his already very long list of video game voice acting roles Thursday with the launch of PlaySide Studios’ and Fumi Games’ “Mouse: P.I. for Hire.” Inspired by both the classic
Will Woody or Buzz Lightyear save the toys from extinction? That question was at the heart of the “Toy Story 5” footage that Disney and Pixar shared with theater owners on Thursday at CinemaCon. One scene found the toys dealing with being shunted aside by their owner Bonnie
The latest outing for Woody and Buzz will hit theaters on June 19.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” will hit theaters next month, but it got an early look at the first 17 minutes of the film during Disney’s presentation at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theaters owners held in Las Vegas. Pedro Pascal’s Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin,
Pedro Pascal leads the 'Star Wars' feature that Disney releases next month.
In the wake of the verdict against Live Nation Wednesday, in which a New York jury found that the company runs an unlawful monopoly in the concert industry, two questions have towered above all others: “Will ticket prices go down?” and “Will this open up the marketplace for
Jon M. Chu, the celebrated director of “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good,” was unquestionably direct on Thursday when he offered words of wisdom to an arena full of design enthusiasts at the annual Canva Create fan gathering held at the the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif.
It’s the end of the Reed Hastings era at Netflix: The cofounder, chairman and former CEO of the company that he transformed from a DVD-by-mail shipper into the world’s biggest premium entertainment streaming service will depart from the Netflix board in June. On the Netflix Q1
The anticipated sequel screened some new scenes during Disney's CinemaCon presentation.
The Call Your Daddy host will play herself and interview Anne Hathaway's character on a fictional episode of her podcast
Meghan Trainor has canceled what was slated to be her “Get In Girl” tour, citing the difficulties of balancing work and family in the wake of welcoming a new baby. The pop singer shared a message on social media about the tour cancellation, apologizing to fans who were looking
With just nine months remaining before the fest's first edition in its new home, staffers are cultivating locals, hosting — and revealing venues to — the industry, and preparing to launch a portal for discounted hotel bookings for attendees.
Disney’s run to its first Super Bowl touchdown in 20 years is in danger of being stymied by some serious defense. The company has told advertisers it believes they should pay $10 million for a 30-second ad in the company’s 2027 telecast of Super Bowl LXI, according to four
Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters saw their compensation come in just above $53 million in 2025, which actually marked a decrease in the chiefs’ pay packages from 2024. The streamer announced the co-CEOs and presidents’ pay in an SEC filing Thursday, which came out
Reese Witherspoon is again advising her followers that there’s no time like the present to start learning about and using artificial intelligence in their daily lives and workplaces. “The Morning Show” star posted on Instagram Wednesday doubling down on earlier remarks that
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, acknowledged that it was disappointing for the streamer to not win the deal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studios businesses. But he said the company “built its M&A muscle” through the experience — and tested its “investment
Mark Lubell has been named executive director of the Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center, the organization announced Thursday, following a national search led by PBR Executive Search. A Sag Harbor resident and native New Yorker, Lubell brings decades of experience across cultural
“Grey’s Anatomy” has made 320 appearances on Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, more than any other series in the charts’ history. The long-running ABC medical drama beat and continues to reset a record previously held by “NCIS,” which is still in second place with 299 weeks
Mike and Pam aren’t the only dynamic duo at CinemaCon anymore. Historically, film studios have been run by one monolithic figure, calling shots and running expansive teams of middle managers and underlings. Paramount Pictures heads Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg are now the
Screenwriter William Yu has signed with Buchwald for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Yu continues to be repped by Bellevue and Jackoway Austen. Yu recently worked on the Peacock series adaptation of the movie “The Burbs,” to which he will return as executive
The Directors Guild of America has announced the 79th annual DGA Awards will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, honoring directorial achievements across film, television and documentaries. The upcoming ceremony will take place nine days after the announcement of the 99th
Frankie Muniz revealed to his “Malcolm in the Middle” dad, Bryan Cranston, in a new Esquire video interview that he often wonders how his career would’ve been different had he not dropped out of “Holes.” Muniz was attached to play the lead role of Stanley Yelnats in Disney’s
Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings, who served as CEO for 25 years and dramatically shook up the entertainment business, is leaving the streaming giant’s board of directors. Hastings will depart the Netflix board when his current term expires at the annual meeting in
“Heated Rivalry” isn’t eligible for an Emmy, but the Television Academy has still found a way to award the breakthrough Crave series — seen here in the U.S. on HBO Max. “Heated Rivalry” has been named one of six TV series set to be recognized at the 19th annual Television
Netflix reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings Thursday, revealing that during the January-March period it smashed analyst expectations in both revenue and earnings. Revenue reached $12.25 billion, up 16% from the comparable 2025 quarter. On these results, Netflix is
“Law & Order: SVU” has been renewed for Season 28 at NBC, Variety has learned. As per usual, the renewal comes as little surprise, as the now flagship show in the “Law & Order” franchise continues to drive strong numbers for NBC even so late in its run. “Law & Order,”
Denée Benton has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively. Benton will continue to be repped by Perennial Entertainment and Schreck Rose. Benton currently stars in the hit HBO series “The Gilded Age.” She has played Peggy Scott in the
Although no other stars from the franchise are officially attached, Paramount announced that the threequel is a go
Bruckner will also write the script for Universal's feature that adapts the upcoming book by Marcus Kliewer.
SPOILER ALERT: This story includes details about Season 2 of “Running Point,” which will be available to stream on Netflix on April 23. Brenda Song first won over audiences as London Tipton on Disney Channel’s “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” while her fiancé Macaulay Culkin
Graham Norton is the host of “The Graham Norton Show,” Eurovision commentator for the U.K. and recently had a scene-stealing cameo in Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” music video. Now he’s adding another string to his bow by hosting a brand new ITV gameshow “The Neighbourhood,” which
Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Regina King also star in Gina Prince-Bythewood's film that debuted footage at CinemaCon
The star, who has largely been outside of the spotlight since his heated divorce trial with Amber Heard, made an appearance during Paramount's presentation.
Paramount debuted the first look at its upcoming fantasy film “Children of Blood and Bone” at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners that’s underway in Las Vegas. The film is based on author Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 novel of the same name, set in a fictional
“Law & Order: Organized Crime” has been canceled after five seasons. The “Law & Order” spinoff premiered in 2021 and aired on NBC for its first four seasons, then moved to Peacock for Season 5, which concluded in June 2025. Christopher Meloni starred as detective Elliot
Johnny Depp is about to learn what Christmas is all about. The former superstar, whose career was overshadowed by his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard and off-screen antics, is returning to blockbuster filmmaking with “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.” Paramount debuted a
Dogs truly are man’s best friend. That’s the takeaway from the first trailer of “Heart of the Beast,” a brutal survival story with Brad Pitt and one devoted German Shepherd, that Paramount debuted at CinemaCon on Thursday. Pitt stars in the upcoming film as a former Army
Paramount revealed the footage at CinemaCon from David Ayer's film that centers on a former soldier and his combat dog.
Paramount is investigating the online leak of its upcoming film “The Legend Of Aang: The Last Airbender,” but the company has determined that it did not come from within the studio, according to sources familiar with the situation. The entire film was posted on X over the
The new owner of Paramount-Skydance and pending boss of Warner Bros. made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon a day after saying he couldn't attend a Democratic-led hearing in Washington, D.C., because of a death in the family.
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Todd Spangler details the growing opposition within media and entertainment to Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. And Marc Malkin talks to documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville about his Focus
