‘The Rip’ Cast and Crew Lands Netflix Performance Bonus
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity negotiated a deal with the streamer for such a bonus, something that is not typical for Netflix.
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On the Scene at the 2026 PGA Championship: What to Know About This Year’s Tournament and How to Watch It Online Free
The 2026 PGA Championship officially tees off this week at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, where the game’s biggest names will compete for the Wanamaker Trophy during one of golf’s most anticipated weekends of the year. Defending PGA Champion Scottie Scheffler returns
‘Off Campus’ Boss and Star Ella Bright Break Down Dean and Allie’s Surprise Role in Season 1, Changes From the Book and [SPOILER]’s Shocking Introduction
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 1 of “Off Campus” now streaming on Prime Video. “Off Campus” — adapted by creator Louisa Levy — arrives on Prime Video with one of the most passionate pre-built audiences of any series this year. Based on Elle Kennedy’s
‘The Boys’ Star on [SPOILER]’s Tragic Death, Why He Can’t Watch His Final Episode and Dancing With Homelander Between Takes: ‘We Had to Keep It Light’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Episode 7 of “The Boys” Season 5, now streaming on Prime Video. In a final season full of major deaths, “The Boys” killed off another main character in its penultimate episode. Frenchie (Tomer Capone) put up one last fight
How to Watch the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship Live Online Free
After a dominant Winter Olympic Games, which saw Team USA take home the gold medal, the world’s best hockey nations are once again facing off on the ice for the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship. This year’s event takes place from May 15 to 31 in Switzerland, with 16 countries
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder Serve in Jane Schoenbrun’s Delicious Slasher Homage
If Jane Schoenbrun is feeling the pressures of being their generation’s highest-profile trans filmmaker, it shows in only the most enjoyably defiant of ways in Un Certain Regard opener “Teenage Sex and Death in Camp Miasma.” A steamy stew of sex, death, VHS and junk food, as
‘The Odyssey’: Why Elon Musk and His Troll Army’s Attacks Aren’t Just Silly but Wildly Inaccurate
From the team that brought you “Why is Snow White Latina?,” “Why are there Black people in ‘The Rings of Power?,’” and “Star Wars has gone woke,” comes the latest online onslaught against an anticipated Hollywood project that committed the unfathomable sin of having a diverse
Variety Honors Thierry Frémaux at Dramatic Welcome to Cannes Bash
Variety’s annual Welcome to Cannes Party started with a bang — literally. A wooden structure that had been erected on the roof of the JW Marriott Cannes began to buckle under the weight of the partygoers, forcing guests to move to another part of the terrace where the champagne
‘Lincoln Lawyer’ to End With Season 5 at Netflix, Series Adds Six Recurring Guest Stars
“The Lincoln Lawyer” is in production on its fifth season, which will also be the show’s last. Netflix has confirmed that the upcoming new installment of the legal drama will be the last outing for Mickey Haller at the streamer. “All good things must come to an end, but
Webtoon and Warner Bros. Animation Reveal Four More Webcomics in Development as Animated Titles
Webtoon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation announced four new animated titles based on popular Webtoon webcomics that are in development as part of their strategic partnership. The companies first announced their collaboration last fall, with an agreement to co-produce 10
YouTube Unveils Exclusive Shows From Alex Cooper, Trevor Noah, Kareem Rahma and More at Upfront
YouTube once funded creator-driven original content — but the streaming giant wound that down several years ago and instead embarked on a strategy to promote shows YouTubers are already producing themselves. That makes YouTube an outlier during TV upfronts week: It’s making an
Ally Lewber on Life After ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and Her Return to Reality TV for ‘Perfect Match’: ‘I’m Excited to Rewrite My Own Story’
“Do you remember your birth time?” Less than 10 minutes into my conversation with Ally Lewber, the “Vanderpump Rules” alum has wasted no time assuming the role of interviewer. Sitting at a café in Beverly Hills and sipping on our respective caffeinated beverages, the purpose
Super Bowl Soap Opera: Disney Sells Some Commercials for $9 Million, But Still Faces Resistance From Large Ad Buyers (EXCLUSIVE)
Mickey Mouse may have to execute some tricky plays in a quest for Super Bowl cheddar. After pressing advertisers to pony up $10 million for a 30-second spot as well as a $10 million “match” for other inventory tied to its 2027 broadcast of Super Bowl LXI, Disney appears to more
‘Invincible VS’ Hits 1 Million Players Since April Launch (Gaming News Roundup)
“Invincible VS” has reached one million total players, Quarter Up, Skybound Entertainment’s in-house game development studio, announced Monday. The 3v3 tag fighter game first launched on April 30, with players joining since the game’s Open Beta on April 9. Since the debut of
Harrison Ford Dons a Kilt to His Glenmorangie Whisky Launch Party: ‘It’s a Bit Breezy’
It’s not every day you encounter Harrison Ford wearing a kilt at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles. But that’s what happened Monday when the “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” legend celebrated the launch of his new Glenmorangie limited-edition Highland single malt Scotch
Nick Cannon Has So Many Kids He Got a Netflix Docuseries
As-yet-untitled program, set for winter, will look at how Cannon raises his 12 children
Julianne Moore, Hannah Einbinder, Jordana Brewster and More Set to Join Kering’s Women in Motion Talks
As the Cannes Film Festival returns to the Croisette, Kering will once again host the annual Women in Motion Conversations series, in partnership with Variety, spotlighting some of the industry’s most influential actors and filmmakers for intimate discussions around artistry,
Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Sailing Into Theaters in Late September
David Ayer is directing the survival action movie for Paramount Pictures.
LISTEN: ‘Survivor’ at 50: What Makes the CBS Reality Franchise So Durable?
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, we put the spotlight on “Survivor” as the reality stalwart hits Season 50. As detailed by Variety’s Emily Longeretta and Selome Hailu in our cover story, published in print and online today, CBS’
Orgasms, Outrageous Murders and Blood-Soaked Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder: ‘Camp Miasma’ Confounds Cannes and Earns 6-Minute Ovation
Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section got off to an outrageous start with the world premiere of “Camp Miasma,” a queer slasher movie that’s equal parts uproariously funny and confoundingly heady. Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in the writer-director’s third feature
‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ Comes Alive at Cannes With Warm Standing Ovation
Jane Schoenbrun’s newest film, starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, had its world premiere Wednesday night inside Debussy Theatre to kick off the Un Certain Regard selections.
Netflix Upfronts: J-Lo and Brett Goldstein ‘Get Closer,’ Pete Davidson Goes Off-Prompter, Will Forte Hits an Off-Key ‘Golden’
Netflix opened its upfront by “getting closer” with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. The theme of the streamer’s pitch to advertisers at the Sunset Pier 94 Studios in New York was “Get Closer,” and that was the schtick of bringing out Lopez and Goldstein to share a clip from
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Global Concert Tour Set by Netflix and AEG Presents
Netflix is launching a “KPop Demon Hunters” global concert tour. The news was announced during the streamer’s presentation to ad buyers at upfronts in New York City. Details about the concert tour are sparing; a press release from Netflix simply states that it will be “a live
Israel’s Noam Bettan Advances in Eurovision Song Contest Amid Protests
Israeli performer Noam Bettan advanced in the annual Eurovision Song Contest as tensions mounted over his country’s participation, with protesters shouting “stop the genocide” and reportedly delaying the beginning of his performance. Bettan was set to start his performance of
3D Animated Movie ‘Nina and the Goddess of Thunder’ Kicks Off Presales as KMBO Takes French Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
New Europe Film Sales has closed the first presale on its upcoming 3D family animation “Nina and the Goddess of Thunder,” which has a production budget of 7.5 million euros ($8.77 million). French rights were picked up by KMBO, the leading distributor for animation, whose
‘Love Is Blind’ Renewed for Boston-Set Season 11
Love is wicked blind. The next season of Netflix’s hit dating experiment is heading to Boston. The streamer announced the Season 11 renewal of “Love Is Blind” during its upfronts presentation in New York, revealing that the new installment would arrive sometime in fall 2026.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 to Launch in 2027
Attention, members of the Ton: “Bridgerton” will break its two-year release cycle with its upcoming fifth season. Netflix’s chief content officer Bela Bajaria announced that “Bridgerton” “will return next year with Season 5” during the streamer’s upfront presentation to
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Moves to Netflix Starting Next Year Under New Deal
Netflix has sealed a deal with the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to become the event’s new telecast partner. The streamer will take over showcasing the show starting with its 151st edition in early 2027 in New York. Netflix grabbed the rights after Fox Sports’ 10-year deal
Netflix Orders ‘Barbaric’ TV Adaptation Based on Vault Comic Series
Netflix has greenlit the series adaptation of the Vault Comics property “Barbaric” created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel. The announcement was made during Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers on Wednesday in New York. The show was first
Netflix Will Stream Five NFL Games, Expanding Ties to Pro Football
Netflix takes a lot of pride in its scripted originals but is growing more focused on the ultimate reality program: NFL football. The streaming titan will show five NFL games next season, compared with the two Christmas Day games it has offered for the past three years. Under
‘Running Point’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
Netflix has renewed basketball comedy “Running Point” for a third season. The series stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, whose appointment as president of the Los Angeles Waves after her brother Cam (Justin Theroux) steps down to attend rehab shocks the NBA. The official
‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Scores Early Season 4 Renewal at Netflix
Netflix has issued “My Life With the Walter Boys” a Season 4 renewal ahead of the Season 3 premiere later this year. The fourth season will debut sometime in 2027. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Ali Novak, “My Life With the Walter Boys” stars Nikki Rodriguez as
‘Big Mistakes’ Renewed for Season 2, Dan Levy Transitions to First-Look TV Deal at Netflix
“Big Mistakes” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix. The announcement was made as part of Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Wednesday. Also included in the announcement that series creator and star Dan Levy will transition to a first-look TV deal
Nick Cannon to Show What It’s Like to Raise 12 Kids With Six Moms in New Netflix Docuseries
One of the world’s most famous baby daddies is getting a Netflix docuseries to chronicle his hectic life. Nick Cannon, the actor, comedian, TV host and 12-time father, is set to star in the untitled series, set ot premiere in winter 2026. The show — which appears to have at one
Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine to Star in Netflix Movie ‘A Matter of Time’ About Unlikely Angel
Bella Maclean also stars in the feature from filmmaker Harry Bradbeer.
Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine and Bella Maclean to Star in ‘A Matter of Time’ for Sony and Netflix
Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine and Bella Maclean will team up for “A Matter of Time,” an upcoming feature about an unlikely angel sent from heaven to convince a reclusive man to give up his life for the greater good. Harry Bradbeer (“Enola Holmes”) will direct for producers
‘Grown Ups 3’ Officially in the Works at Netflix With Adam Sandler
Let’s get chocolate wasted: “Grown Ups 3” is officially in development at Netflix. The Adam Sandler threequel has long been rumored, with cast members David Spade and Kevin James teasing that the project was in the works. But this announcement marks the first time Netflix has
Adam Sandler’s ‘Grown Ups 3’ in the Works at Netflix
Kyle Newacheck, who directed last summer's 'Happy Gilmore 2,' is attached to helm the follow-up to Sony's hit 2010 comedy.
Medieval Fantasy Series ‘Barbaric’ a Go at Netflix
The adaptation of the hit Vault Comics title will be showrun by Sheldon Turner ('X-Men: First Class') and Robert Rovner, who shepherded CW series 'Supergirl.'
‘Calabasas’: Netflix Gives Series Order to Teen Romance Drama From ‘Bridgerton’ Creator and Kim Kardashian
When you’re done keeping up with the Kardashians and devouring the secrets of “Calabasas Confidential,” enter the gates of “Calabasas,” a scripted series set in the Los Angeles enclave. The project, led by “Bridgerton” creator Chris Van Dusen and executive producers Kim
Netflix Claims Ad Tier Now Reaches 250 Million Viewers Worldwide, Up From 190 Million
Netflix says its influence among people who want to watch commercrials is growing. The streaming titan said Wednesday during its “upfront” presentation to advertisers that its ad-supported subscription tier reaches reaches more than 250 million global monthly active viewers, up
Netflix Orders Myron Bolitar Series Based on Harlan Coben Books
Netflix is plunging deeper into the Harlan Coben business with a new series based on his Myron Bolitar novels. The 12-novel thriller series will make its screen adaptation debut with help from David E. Kelley (creator of “Big Little Lies,” “Ally McBeal” and more), who will
‘The Retrievals’: Netflix Orders Series Adaptation of Yale Fertility Center Scandal Podcast From Molly Smith Metzler
Netflix has ordered a series adaptation of the New York Times and Serial Productions podcast “The Retrievals.” The announcement was made as part of the Netflix upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Wednesday. Molly Smith Metzler serves as writer, executive producer
Matthew Perry Drug Dealer Gets 2 Years in Prison: ‘I’m Haunted by the Mistakes I Made’
Erick Fleming had asked for a year in custody, noting he cooperated with prosecutors to help them identify his supplier, Jasveen Sangha, also known as the "Ketamine Queen"
Morgan Wandell Exits Apple TV, Launches Kismet TV Shingle
Morgan Wandell is exiting Apple TV as head of international development after nearly a decade at the company, and has launched his own production shingle, dubbed Kismet. The company will focus on producing premium scripted series for the international market. Wandell announced
‘A Secret Heart’ Chronicles a Family’s Healing and the Metamorphosis of a Woman Called Lilou, the Director’s Father
The intimate doc, the feature directorial debut of Tom Fontenille, world premieres in ACID, the Cannes Film Festival sidebar run by France’s association of film directors.
UTA Indie Sales Head Rena Ronson Dishes on Decades of Market Disruption, AI’s Impact on the Industry and Her Sacred Cannes Tradition
Tracking the movements and insights of film sales agents – especially in the indie market – is about as inside baseball as it gets in Hollywood. They are hardline negotiators, wining and dining, cajoling and haggling to get filmmakers and producers the best deal possible.
Student Academy Awards Will Be Held at Toronto International Film Festival
The event emanated from London in 2024 and New York in 2025.
Empire Founder Ghazi Shami Joins ‘American Doctor’ Doc as Exec Producer (Exclusive)
Shami's indie record label is expanding its collaboration with 'American Doctor' distributor Watermelon Pictures to provide soundtracks and music licensing for Watermelon releases.
2026 Student Academy Awards to Be Held at Toronto International Film Festival
This year’s Student Academy Awards presentation ceremony will be held at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday. The awards will take place inside the TIFF Lightbox on Sept. 14. Student Academy Award winners
