Kevin Spacey Says He Has “No Home” And He’d Be Reaccepted by Hollywood if Martin Scorsese or Quentin Tarantino “Call Tomorrow”
“I’m living in hotels, I’m living in Airbnbs, I’m going where the work is,” the 'House of Cards' star said.
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Dinner at Zaslav’s: Oprah Winfrey, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, Lorne Michaels Join Warner Bros. Discovery Chief on Night Before Initial Bids Landed (EXCLUSIVE)
What a way to prepare for an auction: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav hosted a star-packed dinner at his Beverly Hills home Wednesday night, hours before he took a redeye flight to New York to consider the first wave of preliminary offers for the entertainment
Doha Film Festival Opens With Gaza Drama ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Introduced by Victim’s Mother: ‘I Lost My Daughter, but I Did Not Lose My Humanity’
The inaugural Doha Film Festival kicked off Thursday with the official Middle East premiere of Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s moving drama “The Voice of Hind Rajab” standing as testimony to Qatar’s role as a crucial driver for independent Arab cinema just as the country
‘The Hunting Party’ Casts Niecy Nash-Betts, Eric McCormack and Son Finnigan McCormack as Season 2 Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
Season 2 of “The Hunting Party” will feature Niecy Nash-Betts, Eric McCormack and his son Finnigan McCormack as guest stars. The NBC drama follows “a small team of investigators led by former FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson (Melissa Roxburgh) – who are assembled to track
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ R-Rated Movie ‘Last Ronin’ on Hold at Paramount as Studio Develops New Live-Action Version
Paramount is betting big on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. A new live-action film is in the works from producer Neal H. Moritz, known for the studio’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” series. No other details have been confirmed but Paramount reportedly wants a family friendly take on
Oscar Predictions: Best Casting — Why the First Time for This Award Might Be the Most Unpredictable Race of the Season
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Nobody Knows How to Win It: Inside Oscar’s Most Mysterious New Casting Category
Hollywood’s newest Oscar category has everyone guessing. After decades of advocacy for one of filmmaking’s essential crafts, the Academy will present the first competitive award for achievement in casting at the 98th ceremony. The honor marks the first new Oscar category since
Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki Call on Fans to Suggest Titles for Netflix’s Adaptation of Katherine Center’s ‘The Bodyguard’
Over a Zoom call with author Katherine Center about Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of her bestselling novel “The Bodyguard,” lead actors Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki called on the readers to suggest titles for the film. Padalecki shared a recording of the conversation on
Brendan Fraser Says ‘The Mummy 4’ Is ‘the One I Wanted to Make’ But Never Did: ‘I’ve Been Waiting 20 Years’ and ‘It’s Time to Give the Fans What They Want’
Brendan Fraser is finally ready to talk about “The Mummy 4” for the first time, telling the Associated Press in a new interview that he’s been waiting 20 years to be able to make “The Mummy” movie he’s always dreamed of making. Variety confirmed earlier this month that
‘A Fox Under a Pink Moon’ Wins at IDFA, Artistic Director Talks Sensitive Political Times: ‘It Makes You Have a Certain Care for How You Say Things’
Two Iranian films have been crowned the main winners of the 38th edition of IDFA, with Mehrdad Oskouei’s “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” taking Best Film in the International Competition and Morteza Ahmadvand and Firouzeh Khosrovani’s “Past Future Continuous” winning Best Film in the
IDFA: ‘A Fox Under a Pink Moon,’ ‘Past Future Continuous’ Win Amsterdam Doc Fest Awards
'My Word Against Mine,' 'Paikar' and 'an open field' are also among the documentaries honored at the 38th edition of the Dutch festival.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’: Neal H. Moritz in Talks to Produce Live-Action Feature for Paramount (Exclusive)
The producer behind the studio's hit 'Sonic the Hedgehog' franchise will take a four-quadrant approach to the heroes in a half shell.
Fugees Founder Pras Michél Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
Fugees member Pras Michél has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he was convicted on charges of conspiracy and illegal foreign lobbying. A judge sentenced Michél on Thursday after he was convicted in April 2023 on 10 counts, including violating campaign finance laws
Cult Hits ‘Gwyneth Goes Skiing’ and ‘Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story’ Announce U.S. Tour Dates (EXCLUSIVE)
Awkward Productions are bringing their viral shows, “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” and “Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story,” to select U.S. cities in 2026. “Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story,” which follows Princess Diana’s progressive stances on social and queer issues and allows her
Academy Director on How the Oscars Are Working to Get Its First-Ever Doc Nominated for Best Picture ‘Without Opening the Floodgates’
It is no secret how, in recent years, IDFA has become a hotbed for Oscars campaigning for Best Documentary Feature and Best Short Documentary. Timing-wise, the Dutch festival is at the perfect place in the calendar, occurring every year around three weeks before preliminary
Ariana Grande Reveals Covid Diagnosis, Days After Cynthia Erivo Was ‘Unwell’ at ‘Wicked’ Premiere
Wicked: For Good is set to hit theaters tonight, following a weekslong press and premiere run across the globe
The Best Vinyl to Gift This Year: From Rosalía to Geese
Vinyl has staged one of pop culture’s most delightful comebacks. LPs are now a billion-dollar business, with U.S. vinyl revenue topping $1.2 billion and sales growing for 17 straight years. Nearly 50 million records were sold last year alone, a staggering jump from the 13
‘Time Hoppers: The Silk Road’ to Release in Theaters From Milo Productions and Fathom Entertainment
Milo Productions Inc. and Fathom Entertainment will bring animated feature “Time Hoppers: The Silk Road” to theaters on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8. “Our partnership with Fathom marks a momentous milestone for Muslim storytellers,” Milo Productions CEO, Michael Milo, said in a
‘Christmas in Nashville’ NBC Special Sets Lineup, Host Trisha Yearwood (EXCLUSIVE)
“Christmas in Nashville,” a country music holiday special airing on NBC, has unveiled its lineup and host, three-time Grammy winner Trisha Yearwood. Airing Dec. 3 at 10 p.m., the two-hour telecast will feature performances of holiday classics from Bill Murray & His Blood
When He Realized Everyone Was “Afraid” of Sam Altman, This Director Decided to Deepfake Him
Adam Bhala Lough just saw his Kevin Hart-produced doc 'Deepfaking Sam Altman' picked up for a January theatrical release.
Ariana Grande Reveals She Has COVID Amid ‘Wicked: For Good’ Press Tour
The positive test comes just before the part two film, co-starring Cynthia Erivo, hits theaters on Nov. 21.
YouTube’s Paris Bash Draws Banijay, Mediawan as French Giants Embrace Creator Economy
YouTube celebrated its 20-year anniversary this week in Paris with a massive bash that brought together more than 1,200 people at the Opera-Comique, an 18th-century landmark, and a lineup of major speakers from Banijay and Mediawan — as well as LVMH, alongside some of YouTube’s
Donald Trump Attacks Late-Night Hosts but ‘Falls Silent’ on ‘South Park’ Because It ‘Gets Insane Ratings,’ Says Patton Oswalt: ‘Nothing Shuts Up Trump Like Money’
Patton Oswalt appeared on the latest episode of The Daily Beast’s “Last Laugh” podcast and took aim at America’s “authoritarian government” under Donald Trump. One of the most notable parts of the interview came when the comedian was asked about Trump’s selective attacks on
Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki to Star in Netflix Rom-Com Based on Katherine Center Bestseller ‘The Bodyguard’
The novel, published in 2022, follows a “no-nonsense bodyguard” assigned to protect “a charming action star” over the holidays.
Mara Brock Akil to Receive Norman Lear Achievement Award at Producers Guild Awards
Mara Brock Akil will receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award at the 37th annual Producers Guild Awards, set to take place on Feb. 28 at the Fairmont Century City Plaza in Los Angeles, California. The award is sponsored by Delta Air Lines. Brock Akil began her career as a
LISTEN: Revisiting Martin Scorsese’s ‘Casino’ With Owen Gleiberman; Turmoil on ‘Tulsa King’
On today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, we’ll hear from Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman about his rediscovery of an under-appreciated Martin Scorsese classic, 1995’s “Casino.” And Joe Otterson unpacks his reporting on the turmoil behind the scenes on Sylvester Stallone’s
Imagine Entertainment Leaders on ‘Spaceballs 2,’ Rebooting ’24,’ ‘The Grinch’ and ‘Friday Night Lights,’ and Making a Movie Set in a Whale’s Belly
For 40 years, Imagine Entertainment has been virtually synonymous with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, the company’s Oscar-winning co-founders. And even as they remain at the helm of the media company they created, they have empowered a team of younger executives to help them
‘Landman’ Season 2 Premiere Pulls in 9.2 Million Views in First Two Days
“Landman” Season 2 has struck oil, with its premiere episode bringing in 9.2 million views in its first two days of availability. Per Paramount, that figure is based on the total minutes viewed divided by the episodes total runtime. The second season debut of the oil industry
‘Killing Faith’ Review: Guy Pearce Escorts a Freed Slave and Her Strange Child in Offbeat Genre Hybrid
Once ubiquitous in American theaters (and still quite healthy in Taylor Sheridan’s domain), big-screen Westerns are relatively scarce these days. When such tales do surface, however, they’re increasingly comingled with a genre that’s very much on the rise: horror. The latest
Story Syndicate Launches Multi-Million Dollar Equity Fund for Doc Films and Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Story Syndicate, the New York-based production house founded by Oscar and Emmy-winning documentary couple Dan Cogan and Liz Garbus, is launching a multi-million dollar equity fund for nonfiction films and series. The first three projects being financed by the fund are currently
Office-Appropriate Gifting: 25 Foolproof Gifts For Your Colleagues and Boss
Holiday gifting season is here, and while there are a number of solid gifts for friends and family, you can do better than a handshake or bottle of wine to wish your boss seasons greetings this season. Whether for Christmas, Hanukkah, or just because, here are some easy gifts
CAA’s New Hire Has Creator Advice for Journalists, and Journalism Advice for Creators
As the lines between traditional journalists and digital influencers start to blur, CAA hopes it can guide reporters walking on either kind of terrain. The large talent agency, which represents George Stephanopoulos and Mary Bruce as well as Punchbowl, recently hired Becky Van
Dropout’s ‘Very Important People’ Season 3 Trailer, Release Date and New Guest Lineup Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
The trailer for Dropout’s “Very Important People” Season 3 is here, and it’s “absolutely disgusting,” thanks to “the thing behind” Vic Michaelis’s eyes “that desires approval.” The improv interview series will return for a third season on Dec. 4 with an episode featuring
How KROQ Became World Famous Again: Two Kevins, a Return to Rock and a Lot of Patience for Its New Morning Show
Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla are among the producers who have spent years crafting a multi-part docuseries chronicling the history of influential Los Angeles alternative radio station KROQ — and five years ago, they seemed to have a proper (albeit, depressing) ending to the
Ariana Grande Tests Positive for COVID After ‘Wicked: For Good’ Press Tour
Ariana Grande has tested positive for COVID. As the press and promo tour for “Wicked: For Good” comes to an end, Grande posted an Instagram story on Thursday, featuring an image of her appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” earlier this week — along with a message
Colleen Hoover ‘Embarrassed’ to Admit She Wrote ‘It Ends With Us’ After Lawsuit ‘Overshadowed’ It
“I can’t even recommend it anymore,” the author said while reflecting on the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, the stars of the film adaptation of her best-selling book
Universal, Warner and Sony Strike Licensing Deals With AI Music Startup Klay
For the first time, all three of the major labels – Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group, along with their respective publishing arms – have struck individual licensing deals with the same artificial intelligence-focused music startup: Klay. In an
‘It Ends With Us’ Author Colleen Hoover Is ‘Almost Embarrassed to Say I Wrote’ the Book After Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Legal Battle
Colleen Hoover isn’t happy with how it ended. Hoover, who wrote the bestseller “It Ends With Us,” has addressed the controversy surrounding the 2024 film adaptation of her novel, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, saying the conflict between the two actors was
Bill Melugin Named Congressional Correspondent at Fox News
Bill Melugin, a Los Angeles-based national correspondent at Fox News Channel who has focused recently on stories tied to immigration, has been elevated to congressional correspondent and, as a result, has relocated to Washington, D.C. “Bill’s dogged dedication to uncovering the
Adrian Newey F1 Documentary in the Works From Artists Equity, The Whisper Group and Mark Stewart Productions
The Whisper Group and Mark Stewart Productions will collaborate with Artists Equity on “Turbulence: The Greatest Mind in Formula One,” a documentary about race car designer Adrian Newey. It will follow Newey as he helps push Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team into contention.
‘Warfare,’ ‘Pillion’ Crews Nab 2025 BIFA Craft Awards
The British Independent Film Awards will announce winners in full at the London ceremony on Nov. 30.
‘Warfare,’ ‘Pillion,’ ‘Die My Love’ Win British Independent Film Awards in Craft Categories
The British Independent Film Awards have revealed this year’s winners in their craft categories, including “Warfare,” “Pillion” and “Die My Love.” Adding onto its previously announced BIFA win for best ensemble, “Warfare” is taking home awards for editing for Fin Oates; effects
CNN’s Thanksgiving Coverage: Parades on TV, Celebrity Chef Demos for Streaming
CNN’s Thanksgiving coverage has a main course and a few side dishes. The Warner Bros. Discovery outlet’s second “Thanksgiving in America” broadcast will give viewers you-are-there coverage of big parades from around the nation and a selection of streaming-only options that play
HBO Boss Casey Bloys on Warner Bros. Discovery Sale, ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Timeline and Using ‘The Pitt’ as Model for Max Shows
HBO and HBO Max chief Casey Bloys showed off the brand’s upcoming slate during a press preview event at the company’s Hudson Yards headquarters in New York Thursday. The event happened to be held on the same day Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO’s parent company, had set to receive
Meryl Streep, Dave Franco Join ‘Hoppers’ as Pixar Film Gets Full Trailer
Jon Hamm also stars in the voice cast for the animated feature that Disney releases next year.
The 35 Absolute Best Gifts for Every Type of Person on Your List: From Sonos Speakers to Truff Hot Sauce
It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! As Christmas fast approaches, and the holiday craze begins to set in, you still have a few weeks to square away gifts for everyone on your list this year — no stress necessary. Plus, companies are making it easier than ever
Hulu to Premiere Documentary Special ‘Living Proof,’ Produced by Sheryl Lee Ralph, on World AIDS Day (EXCLUSIVE)
The powerful new documentary special “Living Proof” will premiere on Hulu on Dec. 1 in honor of World AIDS Day. The documentary, which honors the lived experiences of Black women with HIV, is produced by Emmy-winning actress, producer and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph. In addition
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, Stone Roses and Primal Scream Bassist, Dies at 63
Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield, who played the iconic opening notes on the Manchester band’s 1989 hit “I Wanna Be Adored” and later joined Primal Scream, has died. He was 63. BBC News reported that Mounfield’s brother, Greg Mounfield, announced his death on Facebook.
The Kid Laroi Announces New Album ‘Before I Forget’: ‘I Knew Exactly What I Wanted to Say and How I Felt’ (EXCLUSIVE)
After two years and some unforeseen delays, the Kid Laroi is finally ready to make a statement with what he tells Variety is a “personal and emotional” record. The 22 year-old Australian singer-songwriter announced his third studio album, “Before I Forget,” will be out Jan. 9
Dekanalog Acquires Silver Bear Winner ‘The Blue Trail’ for U.S. Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
New York-based distributor Dekanalog has acquired Gabriel Mascaro’s “The Blue Trail,” which will headline the distributor’s spring 2026 theatrical slate. The Brazilian sci-fi drama follows 77-year-old Tereza, who receives an official government order to relocate from a small
