‘Brady vs. Manning’: Documentary Film in the Works About NFL Rivalry (Exclusive)
Adapting Gary Myers' best-selling book, the project will examine Tom Brady and Peyton Manning's memorable match-ups that captivated football fans for years.
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LISTEN: Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Corbin Bolies reports from Las Vegas where he is covering the AI4 conference with a slew of top leaders and true believers. The excitement around generative AI is still as hot as the temperature in Sin City, but the
‘Michael 2’ Eyes Filming Start ‘Towards the End of this Year’ or Early 2027 as Lionsgate Teases Release Date
Lionsgate is working on the sequel to “Michael” and hopes to start rolling the cameras soon on the second biopic about Michael Jackson. The studio hopes to begin production in late 2026 or early 2027, Lionsgate’s motion picture chief Adam Fogelson said on Thursday’s earnings
Giorgia Whigham Joins Kevin Bacon in Amazon MGM Horror Thriller ‘Summoner’ (Exclusive)
Jeremy Slater, the longtime genre writer behind 'Mortal Kombat II' and 'The Umbrella Academy,' is making his directorial debut with the feature.
After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’
The U.K.’s decision to clear Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been broadly welcomed by European industry players. U.K. exhibitors, media executives and analysts have argued the deal reflects a wider shift in regulatory
‘Michael’ Boosts Lionsgate Quarterly Results as Studio Narrows Loss to $29 Million
Shamone! Record-breaking biopic “Michael” helped Lionsgate’s movie division turn in a profit of $105 million — its best-ever result for a June quarter. Lionsgate’s Motion Picture segment revenue of $587.3 million more than doubled from the prior-year quarter. The segment profit
Joan Blackman, Elvis’ Love Interest in ‘Blue Hawaii’ and ‘Kid Galahad,’ Dies at 87
She also appeared (separately) with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in ‘Career’ and ‘Visit to a Small Planet’ and on TV’s ‘Peyton Place.’
Peter Katsis, Veteran Manager for Backstreet Boys, Korn, Jane’s Addiction and More, Dies at 69
Peter Katsis, a co-founder of the management companies the Firm and Prospect Park who over the course of a 35-year career managed an unusually wide wide variety of artists including Backstreet Boys, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Jane’s Addiction Morrissey, Ministry and more,
Morgan Freeman Says You Can ‘Overlook’ a Mediocre Script ‘If They’re Going to Pay You Enough’ Money
Morgan Freeman recently told The New York Times that he’s okay signing on for a movie with a mediocre script as long as the pay is good enough. “If somebody offers you a job, it’s very nice if they’re offering you also an exciting script, but in reality, two or three things
Aisling Bea Joins Brendan Fraser, Jeff Daniels in Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Starman’ (Exclusive)
The Irish actress will star alongside the Oscar winner and Emmy winner in Josh Wakely's feature, currently filming in Australia.
Be For Films Acquires Ione Hernández Sáenz’s ‘Sisters’ Ahead of Toronto Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Brussels-based Be For Films has acquired the international sales rights to “Sisters” (Hermanas), Spanish director Ione Hernández Sáenz’s debut feature film, ahead of the premiere at Toronto Film Festival in the Discovery Section. The film follows sisters Chelo and Marta, whose
Nielsen to Acquire DoubleVerify for $2.15 Billion in Bid to Augment Digital Measurement
Audience-measurement giant Nielsen said it would acquire the digital-media monitor DoubleVerify in an all-cash transaction that takes place as more media companies and advertisers are putting the company under new scrutiny as they seek to unify tabulation of linear and digital
Emmys Acting Solo Nominees: Can Steve Carell, Chase Infiniti and Others Beat the Odds?
Can you win an Emmy by yourself? When the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards landed July 8, most of the focus went to the giants — “The Pitt” and “Hacks,” which both led the field. But scattered across the acting categories is a quieter story with seven performers
‘Spaceship Earth’ TV Series Based on EPCOT Ride Gets Disney+ Pilot Order
Disney+ has ordered a pilot for a “Spaceship Earth” TV series inspired by the EPCOT ride of the same name. Jason Fuchs is attached to serve as showrunner and executive producer via Five Ten Productions, with Michael Waldon also executive producing under his Anomaly Pictures
NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026: How to Watch Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Live Online
With the start of the NFL preseason, the pro football league gears up for Enshrinement Week to induct the class of 2026 (former players Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri) into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. To kickoff the weekend, two
Gareth Edwards Exits ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Sequel Over Creative Differences
“Jurassic World Rebirth” director Gareth Edwards is leaving the dinosaurs behind. The filmmaker was expected to return for Universal’s sequel to 2025’s “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which rebooted the sci-fi series and generated $870 million globally. However, Edwards has departed
How the Muppets are Having Another Moment, Thanks to the Emmys and the World Cup
For fans of the Muppets, it’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. This year has been sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational for Kermit and company, highlighted by six Emmy nominations for Disney+’s “The Muppet Show” revival — including
Perez Hilton’s Kids Were Evacuated During Blogger’s Graphic Livestream; Family Confirms ‘He Is Able to Communicate’ After Hospitalization
Perez Hilton’s family released a new statement Thursday that revealed the celebrity blogger’s children were evacuated from his home alongside his sister and niece amid his disturbing TikTok livestream that broadcast Tuesday evening. Hilton appeared to self harm during the live
Roku Q2 Revenue Up 22% and Net Income Zooms to $164 Million in Huge Beat, Abstains From Providing Outlook Amid Pending Fox Corp. Sale
Roku kept its streaming engines blazing in the second quarter of 2026 with earnings that blew past Wall Street estimates. The company reported Q2 revenue of $1.35 billion, up 22%, topping Wall Street estimates of $1.3 billion. Net income came in at a quarterly record high of
How New Movie ‘The Wrong Girls’ First Brought Together Kristen Stewart and Wife Dylan Meyer
Meyer wrote and directed the stoner comedy, which has been in the works for over a decade and stars Stewart alongside Alia Shawkat.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Sequel Loses Director Gareth Edwards Over “Creative Differences”
The filmmaker has packed up his Barbasol.
Adam Sandler Celebrates ‘Grown Ups 3’ Starting Production: “We Missed You”
Kyle Newacheck directs Netflix's new installment for the comedy franchise that also stars Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider.
‘Grown Ups 3’ Cast: Adam Sandler Reunites With Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Salma Hayek and More in First Set Photo
Netflix has announced the sprawling cast for the third chapter in Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups” saga. The new installment is set to bring back Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello and Salma Hayek Pinault as the leads from the
Eric Roth, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Cate Blanchett’s Dirty Films to Exec Produce Paparazzi Tragicomedy ‘The Present Times’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Screenwriter Eric Roth (“Forrest Gump,” “Dune: Part One”), Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (“Longlegs,” “A Complete Unknown”), Andrew Upton of his and Cate Blanchett’s production company Dirty Films (“The New Boy”) and Anne Peters are on board as executive producers of the fable-like
‘The Batman 2’ and ‘The Batman 3’ Are Not Filming Back-to-Back, Says James Gunn: ‘I Can Deny’ That Online Rumor
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn is putting to bed one of the more popular online rumors about the upcoming “The Batman 2,” directed by Matt Reeves and once again starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight. Social media has been convinced that Reeves is filming “The Batman 2″
Ryan Murphy on Toning Down Sex in ‘The Shards’ and Why L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Could Do a ‘Much Better Job’ Bringing Productions Back to Hollywood
FX’s “The Shards,” Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis thriller novel, is a love letter to Los Angeles. Filming there, he told his producers, was a non-negotiable. “We shot it in L.A. and, of course, it could have shot in Canada,” the showrunner told Variety at
Autlook Boards Barbara Kopple’s ‘Union Town’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Autlook Filmsales has acquired international rights to documentary “Union Town,” from two-time Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple, which will celebrate its world premiere at the 83rd Venice Intl. Film Festival in the Venice Open section, followed by its North
How Mark Ruffalo’s ‘Task’ Monologue Became the Heart of the Emmy-Nominated HBO Drama
One of the unofficial rules of prestige television is that the penultimate episode is for the mess and the finale is for the cleanup. This is particularly true for limited series — or any series with ambiguous renewals. And “Task,” creator Brad Ingelsby’s Emmy-nominated HBO
Inside ‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming,’ a Ukrainian Love Story Where War Meets Gender Transition
Screenwriter Anna Melikova and director Isabelle Stever, a married couple, tell a story inspired by the experiences of friends in the Locarno competition film, produced by Tom Tykwer's X Filme.
Abbe Lane, Glamorous Singer and Actress, Dies at 93
Once married to bandleader Xavier Cugat, she starred on Broadway with Tony Randall and in films with Glenn Ford, Van Heflin and Vittorio De Sica.
Lala Sadii Disney Channel Series in Development
Lala Sadii is hoping to make the jump from TikTok phenomenon to Disney star. The singer and internet personality is attached to lead a series in development at Disney Channel and Disney+. Titled “Lala IRL,” the live-action, scripted project promises to give a
John Madden Movie Starring Nicolas Cage as Football Coach Sets Release Date
Madden, directed by David O. Russell and co-starring Christian Bale as Raiders owner Al Davis, arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Nov. 18
John David Washington to Star in Supernatural Horror Thriller ‘Mime’
Screen Gems beat out Amazon and Searchlight for the feature project.
‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Eyed to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot
The 'Warfare' actor joins Samara Weaving and Sadie Sink as actors expected to play mutants in Marvel's revival of the superhero franchise.
Kit Connor in Talks to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot
Kit Connor looks to be the next actor to join the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe. The rising star, best known for the TV series “Heartstopper,” is being eyed to play Cyclops in Disney and Marvel’s upcoming “X-Men” reboot. Cyclops, whose government name is Scott Summers,
Bendita Film Sales Picks Up Toronto Discovery Title ‘The Fortunate Isles’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Bendita Film Sales has acquired international rights to “The Fortunate Isles” (“Las islas afortunadas”), a 15th-century period drama directed by Helena Girón and Samuel Delgado, ahead of its world premiere in Toronto’s Discovery section. “The Fortunate Isles” marks the second
‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Trailer Brings JJ and Friends to the Big Screen for Magical New Adventure
Dreamworks Jr. has released the trailer for “CoComelon: The Movie,” which brings the hugely-popular children’s series to the big screen for the first time. The trailer shows JJ and his friends searching for his stuffed bear, Boba. While looking in a lost-and-found box, they’re
‘Warrior Cats’ Video Game Set Based on Hit Novel Series
Trailmark Games and the Coolabi Group announced “Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest,” a turn-based RPG inspired by the “Warrior Cats” novel series. Players hunt prey, hone skills and defend their home against rival warriors to rise through the ranks of their Clan and discover
Phoebe Bridgers Will Unveil ‘Lost Weekend’ Album in Planetariums in More Than 30 Cities
Phoebe Bridgers will premiere her “Lost Weekend” album to the public in planetariums, it was announced Thursday, with a global series of listening sessions accompanied by visual content taking place over a five-day period. Two different presentations will be taking place to
‘Adam’s Law’ Trailer: Judge Judy Passes Daytime TV Gavel to Her Son in New Court Show
Court is back in session. CBS Media Ventures has released the trailer for “Adam’s Law,” a new syndicated daytime court show led by Judge Adam Levy, son of the famed TV jurist Judge Judy, aka Judith Sheindlin. The series is set to premiere Sept. 14 in first-run syndication,
Netflix Plans Week-Long ‘Beef’ Free Wellness-Centered FYC Events Throughout Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)
The characters on “Beef” could sure use this. Right before Emmy Phase 2 voting gets underway, Netflix is embarking on a week of massage, relaxation and wellness events throughout Los Angeles. Dubbing the event “Beef — Release Your Rage. Feel Your Calm,” the free events will
FCC Eliminates TV Station Ownership Cap in Win for Nexstar and Other Big Broadcasters
The FCC has formally moved to eliminate the longstanding national limit on the number of TV stations that a single entity can own on a 2-1 vote that is likely to draw legal challenges. FCC chief Brendan Carr and fellow Republican commissioner Olivia Trusty voted to end the
David O. Russell and Nicolas Cage’s ‘Madden’ Sets Prime Video Streaming Release for November
Director David O. Russell’s sports drama “Madden,” starring Nicolas Cage as legendary American football coach and sports commentator John Madden, is heading to streaming in the fall. Amazon MGM, which is backing the movie, has scheduled “Madden” to land on Prime Video Nov. 18.
‘Madden’ Biopic Sets Fall Release Date, With Nicolas Cage Teasing Role as “Highlight for Me”
Christian Bale co-stars as Raiders owner Al Davis in David O. Russell's feature about the legendary NFL coach and broadcaster.
Minnie Driver Suffers Neck Injury in ‘Really Bad Car Accident’ and Says ‘I Am So Grateful to Be Alive’
Minnie Driver is “so grateful to be alive” after suffering a neck injury in a “really bad car accident” in France. The Oscar-nominated actress shared the news on Thursday in a video on Instagram, in which she is laying in bed and wearing a neck brace. “I got into a really bad
Jean Lodge, British Actress and Mother of ‘Nanny’ Actor Charles Shaughnessy, Dies at 99
She worked opposite Alan Ladd in ‘The Black Knight’ and alongside Kenneth More in ‘Brandy for the Parson.’
Sienna Miller Is Ready for Battle in First Images From Sky/HBO Legal Drama ‘War’: ‘It’s About Rivalries and Partnerships’
Sienna Miller looks ready for battle in the first images from “War,” the upcoming Sky/HBO drama from “Hijack” co-creator George Kay. Miller stars opposite Dominic West (“The Crown”) in the eight-part series, as they play a high-net worth couple going through a divorce. The
David Zaslav Sidesteps ‘Supergirl’ Flop, Touts “Fantastic” ‘Superman’ Sequel
The Warner Bros. Discovery CEO was asked if the company has considered any change of strategy at DC.
SiriusXM Taps Paramount Pictures and Universal Alum Jenny Tartikoff as Head of Communications
SiriusXM hired Jenny Tartikoff, who formerly led communications for Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures, as senior vice president and head of communications for the satellite radio and podcast company. Tartikoff will start at SiriusXM on Aug. 10, 2026, reporting to
How an NYC Nightlife Legend Tracked Down the Pablo Escobar of Animal Trafficking
“My trajectory is so weird,” offers Eric Goode. Back in the early ‘80s — before directing music videos for Nine Inch Nails, launching iconic New York City destinations like the Bowery Hotel and Waverly Inn and creating the docu-phenomenon “Tiger King,” but not long after
