Tom Hanks-Led Baseball Movie ‘The Comebacker’ Scores Summer 2027 Release
Marielle Heller directs the Sony feature that adapts a Dave Eggers short story.
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Watch ‘Minions & Monsters’ Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges and Zoey Deutch Speak Minionese
You won’t find Minionese on Duolingo – at least not yet – but the Minion language is on everyone’s tongue these days following the release of the franchise’s latest film, “Minions & Monsters.” It was only fitting to ask the stars of the movie if they had picked up any Minionese
Famke Janssen Says ‘Backrooms’ Filmmaker Kane Parsons Should “Absolutely” Direct an ‘X-Men’ Film
The veteran star sat for a masterclass chat last week at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival in Valletta, where she opened up on personal privacy, her refusal to join social media and the wild success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession.’
How Pathé’s ‘De Gaulle’ Fought Its Way Back at the French Box Office With a Push from YouTuber Inoxtag That Lured Younger Crowds
Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance,” Pathé’s ambitious two-part historical epic about the making of Charles de Gaulle as a resistance leader, has fought its way back into a leading position at the French box office after an underwhelming start. Driven by strong
‘NCIS’ Brings Back Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo for Season 24
Michael Weatherly is returning to the role of “NCIS” fan favorite Tony DiNozzo once again. Variety has learned that Weatherly is set for a season-long arc in Season 24 of the long-running CBS series that he helped popularize. This is now the second high-profile “NCIS” alum to
After Being Shelved, ‘Murder of JonBenét Ramsey’ Series Is Back On
The true-crime limited series stars Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Ramsey
LISTEN: So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James
‘Fjord’ Qualifies for Oscars’ International Feature Category After Questions Over Amount of English Dialogue (EXCLUSIVE)
Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner “Fjord” has secured a pathway to eligibility in the international feature film category at the Oscars without needing a country to submit it. Neon, which will distribute the film for theatrical release, confirms to Variety exclusively that
Fox Promotes Tubi PR Executive Seana Sullivan to Corporate Communications
Tubi PR executive Seana Sullivan has been promoted to senior VP of corporate communications for Fox Corp. With the promotion, Sullivan will oversee all communications activity for Tubi Media Group, Fox’s portfolio of digital businesses and platforms and technology teams that
Alamo Drafthouse Launches Distribution Program to Screen Unreleased Film Festival Movies in Theaters
Alamo Drafthouse is launching a distribution program that’s designed to showcase film festival releases that never scored distribution. Through Alamo Exclusives, the dine-in cinema will offer limited runs of titles that weren’t acquired from festivals including Sundance, SWSW,
Original ‘Supergirl’ Star Supports Milly Alcock Amid Box Office Setback: “Fierce, Strong and Great Comic Timing”
Helen Slater was just 18 when she scored her acting debut for the 1984 movie before reprising the role as a de-aged version for 2023's 'The Flash': "They could have just put a Barbie doll in," she quips of her return.
‘Godfather of Harlem’ Ending With Two-Hour Finale After Four Seasons at MGM+
“Godfather of Harlem,” the MGM+ crime drama starring Forest Whitaker, will conclude with a two-hour finale. The news comes a year after the series’ fourth season, which premiered on April 13, 2025 and concluded on June 22. Per the official logline, the season saw Bumpy Johnson
Derek Kolstad Talks ‘John Wick’ and How Keanu Reeves’ Input Changed Course of Hit Franchise
The scribe and franchise creator opened up on his creative process during a panel discussion at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival alongside Stephen Poliakoff and moderator James Mottram.
‘The Furious’ Director Kenji Tanigaki Teams With Peter Dinklage for New Action Movie at Lionsgate, AGBO (Exclusive)
'The Reckoner’ will be written by ‘John Wick’ scribe Derek Kolstad.
‘The Passion of the Christ’ to Return to Theaters
The Mel Gibson-directed 2004 blockbuster hits theaters in September, ahead of his sequel, Resurrection of the Christ: Part One
‘Siren Head,’ Creepy Internet Sensation, Will Become Warner Bros. Movie With Brian Duffield Directing and ‘Weapons’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger Co-Writing
Fresh off the success of “Backrooms,” Hollywood has found its next Gen Z phenomenon to bring to screens. Warner Bros. has won a bidding war for the rights to “Siren Head.” And no, the name does not lie. Created by artist Trevor Henderson, this internet-fueled urban legend
Trump Received $10.7 Million Fee for Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Documentary
President Donald Trump reported a $10.71 million licensing fee for “Melania,” the Amazon MGM Studios documentary about the First Lady, as income on his 2025 financial disclosure report. Amazon MGM Studios reportedly paid a total of $40 million to acquire “Melania” and spent $35
‘Baywatch’ Fox Reboot Unveils First Footage in New Teaser
The Baywatch way of life is back. A first look at the “Baywatch” reboot from Fox has been unveiled in new teaser trailer. The trailer shows Hobie Buchannon (Stephen Amell), Charlie Vale (Jessica Belkin) and Luke (Noah Beck) sprinting and leaping across the sand. “Best job in
Tim Heidecker and The Onion Are Taking Over InfoWars, Even if They Legally Can’t: It’s ‘Been a Long, Hard Struggle’
David vs. Goliath. Rocky Balboa vs. Apollo Creed. The Onion and Tim Heidecker vs. InfoWars and the Texas court system. It’s an underdog story we all know. Our hero, the preeminent satirical newspaper The Onion, embarked on a mission in 2024 to take over the alt-right conspiracy
Ubisoft Hires Former Amazon Games Chief Christoph Hartmann as Head of New Division, Including Oversight of Acquired ‘March of Giants’ Game
Ubisoft has appointed former Amazon Games chief Christoph Hartmann as the general manager of Creative House 2, overseeing its strategic direction and long-term portfolio development. Creative House 2 is one of the video game company’s Creative Houses that brings together
‘Murder of JonBenét Ramsey’ Limited Series Moves to Netflix From Paramount+
The scripted limited series based on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey has moved to Netflix from Paramount+, Variety has confirmed. Netflix will release the series this winter, with an exact premiere date to be announced later. It is now titled “The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey.” The
Bille August to Direct Giorgio Armani Biopic
‘Armani: The King of Fashion’ will be produced by Andrea Iervolino and chronicle the life of the late fashion giant and Italian icon.
Empire State Building Climbers Revealed: Couple From Netflix’s ‘Skywalkers’ Doc Appear to Get Engaged Atop Skyscraper
Love is in the air. On Wednesday, a man and woman dressed in black managed to illegally scale the Empire State Building, appearing to get engaged in the process. The couple has revealed themselves as Russian rooftoppers Ivan “Vanya” Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, the stars of
Goodbye, Stars Hollow. Why ‘Gilmore Girls’ Leaving Netflix Feels Like the End of an Era for Gen Z
The first day of my Big College Internship, I stood on the sidewalk outside my new office, stared up at the high-rise windows and thought of only one person: Mitchum Huntzberger. For those of you who skipped past Rory’s fall from grace in Season 5 of “Gilmore Girls,” Mitchum
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis: ‘I Can Live With It’
Actor, 79, tells Today he anticipates his life will be changing as the disease progresses
‘Siren Head’ Horror Movie, Based on Internet Sensation, in the Works With Zach Cregger, Brian Duffield (Exclusive)
Warner Bros. Pictures wins a bonkers bidding war for the Gen Z obsession.
‘Camp Rock 3’ Teaser Introduces New Campers and Music as Disney Sets Release Date
Disney released a teaser for “Camp Rock 3,” rebooting the franchise that helped cement the early careers of the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. Premiering on Aug. 13 on Disney Channel and the next day on Disney+, the new film reunites the brothers with Lovato as executive
Could Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Be This Oscar Season’s ‘The Apprentice’?
We have reached the point where every awards season produces a movie nobody wants to be seen with. This year, it might also be a movie that one very specific person would prefer no one sees at all. That movie is “Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s dramatization of the 2023 weekend
Sadie Sink’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role Is So Secretive That She Didn’t Have an Audition and Never Saw the Script Until Flying to London
Sadie Sink is officially entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the end of the month, playing a mystery role opposite Tom Holland in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Her role is so secretive that Sink has not even appeared in any of the movie’s trailers or marketing footage
‘Passion of the Christ’ Set For Theatrical Return
Mel Gibson’s 2004 biblical drama will get a re-release in September, ahead of the follow-up ‘Resurrection of the Christ: Part One’ hitting theaters in May 2027.
The Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)
We’re halfway through 2026, and the year has already delivered a plethora of brilliant television shows — sitcoms and medical dramas, horror and fantasy, period pieces and contemporary social commentary. With the hazy days of summer upon us, now is the perfect time to catch up
‘Lucy Lost’ Review: A Winsome Family Animation With Welcome Narrative Complexity
From the blockbuster stage and screen iterations of “War Horse” to the underseen “When the Whales Came” to the recent, BAFTA-winning “Kensuke’s Kingdom,” the books of English author Michael Morpurgo have reliably made for sturdy, literate family films of a comfortingly
Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’ Returning to Theaters With ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Sneak Peek
Mel Gibson’s biblical drama “The Passion of the Christ” is returning to theaters ahead of the 2027 sequel, “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.” Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment are bringing “The Passion of the Christ,” which has been newly remastered in 4K with Dolby
‘Trainspotting’ Reunion, ‘I Want Your Sex,’ ‘Sheep in the Box’: Edinburgh Film Festival Unveils 2026 Slate
Set to host the likes of Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and prolific U.S. producer Christine Vachon, the Scottish film festival will open with Louis Paxton's 'The Incomer' on August 13.
‘Real Housewives of London’ Sets Bravo and Peacock Release Dates in July
“The Real Housewives of London” is coming to the U.S. The show, the first season of which premiered on U.K. streamer Hayu last year, has been acquired by Bravo and will air on the network weekly starting July 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. On Aug. 4, it will shift to the 8 p.m. slot with
‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity’ Sets July Premiere on Hulu, Disney+, Viz Media Reveals (EXCLUSIVE)
Viz Media will premiere “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity” on July 25, streaming exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets. The installment continues the adaptation of Tite Kubo’s bestselling manga and advances the franchise
Eurovision Boss on Welcoming Canada, Israel’s Participation and ‘Bollocks’ Claims of Financial Difficulties: ‘We’ll Be Around for Many, Many Years to Come’ (EXCLUSIVE)
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for the Eurovision Song Contest. As well as celebrating its 70th anniversary in May, which saw singer Dara score a first-ever win for Bulgaria, and preparing for the inaugural Eurovision Asia to be held in Thailand this November, the
Paula Reid Expected to Move to MS NOW After Leaving CNN (EXCLUSIVE)
Legal-affairs journalist Paula Reid is expected to take up new duties at MS NOW, according to a person familiar with the matter, leaving behind a top job at CNN in part due to the uncertainty of its future as its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, is acquired by Paramount
‘Got Milk?’ Docuseries, Looking at Impact of Iconic Marketing Campaign, Acquired by Documentary+ (EXCLUSIVE)
Documentary+, a nonfiction streaming service, will premiere “The Price of Milk,” an investigative pop-culture docuseries from XTR and People’s Television, on July 2. All four episodes will be available to stream across all Documentary+ platforms, including free on the
‘The Sopranos’ Creator, Former James Bond Casting Director, and Producers of ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Hurt Locker’ Headline Karlovy Vary Industry Discussions
“The Sopranos” creator David Chase, former James Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams, “Nomadland” producer Mollye Asher and “The Hurt Locker” producer Greg Shapiro are among the speaker at Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s program for film industry folk, KVIFF Industry Days. In
Neon Sets Release Date for Esiri Twins’ Lagos-Set ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Reimagining ‘Clarissa’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Neon has given a prime release date to its Cannes breakout drama “Clarissa,” a reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway” set in modern-day Lagos, and is debuting new images from the critically acclaimed movie, Variety can exclusively reveal. The second feature from
Filmmaker Travon Free Teams With Blink49 Creator Studios and 1Community for Documentary on New York Knicks Championship
Filmmaker Travon Free has teamed with Blink49 Creator Studios and 1Community to produce a documentary that examines how everyday New Yorkers responded to the New York Knicks’ underdog victory in the NBA Finals last month. The untitled project will be produced through Free’s The
Barry Pepper and Kiefer Sutherland Duel in Scripps Networks Western From Nomadic Pictures (Exclusive)
'The Horseman,' co-written by Pepper, also stars C. Thomas Howell and Ryan Michelle Bathe.
Why Do the Minions Sound Like That? How Random Menu Items, Rosamund Pike and Six Semitones Helped Create the Minionese Language
Despite having voiced almost every single Minion since the yellow creatures’ grand cinematic entrance in 2010’s “Despicable Me,” Pierre Coffin admits that — much to the disappointment of many people he meets — their high-pitched gibberish is not something he’s able to perform
‘Heated Rivalry’ Funko Pops Are Here: Shop the New Shane and Ilya Collectibles Ahead of Season 2
“Heated Rivalry” fans have a new way to bring Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov home. Funko has released its first collection inspired by the hit hockey romance series, featuring Pop! figures of the show’s central couple. The lineup includes a Pop! Shane Hollander figure, a Pop!
‘Gomorrah’ and ‘The Young Pope’ Producer Nils Hartmann Steps Down as Executive Vice President of Sky Studios Italy
Innovative producer Nils Hartmann has stepped down as executive vice president of Sky Studios Italy, following a 23-year stint at the Comcast-owned pay-TV service during which he shepherded many Italian TV series that made their mark around the world. In his capacity as
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: ‘Things Are Going to Be Different and Changing’
Danny Glover, the 79-year-old “Lethal Weapon” star, revealed on the “Today” show Wednesday morning that he’s been battling Alzheimer’s disease for a few years. “I can live with it, in a sense. I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing,” Glover said
Sony’s PlayStation to Stop Releasing Games on Physical Discs
PlayStation will cease production of physical discs for its games beginning with new titles releasing in 2028. The news comes on the heels of Take-Two Interactive’s Rockstar Games revealing that “Grand Theft Auto 6” will not launch with a disc version, but rather the option
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series ‘Elle’ Is Often Well-Executed, if Mostly a Rehash: TV Review
The Amazon Prime Video show “Elle” is billed as a prequel series to the 2001 novel turned hit movie “Legally Blonde,” but its eight episodes play more like a remake. Sure, “Elle” turns back the clock to 1995, when its title character — the bubbly, pink-obsessed lawyer-to-be
Kida Khodr Ramadan Stars in ‘Hijamat,’ a “Film About Freedom.” He Had to Prep for It From Prison.
The film from Nader Saeivar and Jafar Panahi, also starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Nicolette Krebitz and Nastassja Kinski, world premieres in the main competition of the 60th Karlovy Vary film festival.