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Cooper Hoffman to Lead as Burnt-Out Snowboarding Star in Hulu Drama Pilot ‘Durango’
Cooper Hoffman is set to play a never-was snowboarding star looking to make a quick buck in “Durango,” a new Hulu drama pilot. The logline for “Durango” reads, “Mikey is a ski bum townie chasing a buzz. Bunny is a homeschooled runaway working as a greasy-spoon waitress.
Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the Best Set’ at His Netflix Roast Despite Backlash: ‘I Don’t Expect Less. I Don’t Expect More’
Kevin Hart is speaking out about Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial set at his Netflix roast. “Yeah, the George Floyd joke, it wasn’t a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience, but our audience that’s watching the roast, if you’re watching the roast, you get why they’re
How to Watch the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Online for Free
One of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the U.S. is taking place this week, with the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition. The annual event, which has been held since 1925, brings together 247 of the best young spellers in the country for three days of
‘Summer House’ Reunion Recap: Ciara Miller Reads Amanda Batula and West Wilson for Filth (With a Little Help From Lindsay Hubbard)
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Part 1 of the Season 10 “Summer House” reunion, streaming on Peacock as of May 27. What a week for New Yorkers. On Monday night, the New York Knicks trounced the Cleveland Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in
‘Pressure’ Review: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser Go Toe-to-Toe in an Absorbing Tale of How the Weather Won the War
The British obsession with the weather goes from an easily mocked national quirk to a world-beating point of pride in “Pressure,” a handsome, efficient WWII drama that doesn’t go quite so far as to say a weatherman won the war, but wouldn’t mind one bit if that’s what you came
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Opens to Series-Low $98M in North America. Does It Even Matter?
In the post-pandemic era, any title opening to that level would be celebrated, while out-of-this-world exits, especially among kids, could fuel a long run and win over a new generation of fans. Globally, the movie has already amassed more than its production budget, or $167
Yoshihiro Nishimura, ‘Tokyo Gore Police’ and ‘Welcome to Japan’ Director, Dies at 59
Yoshihiro Nishimura, the director behind films like “Tokyo Gore Police” and “Welcome to Japan,” died Monday in Tokyo following a nearly two-week hospital stay for liver disease. He was 59. Nishimura’s career began in the early 2000s, during which he directed and created
‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June
“Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to depart the production in late June, the musical had intended to remain on Broadway with Joanna “JoJo” Levesque set to take over the lead role of
Stan Lee Documentary ‘The Final Chapter’ Lands Distribution (Exclusive)
The feature, which explores the final years of Lee's life, is based on hundreds of hours of footage shot by his former assistant, Jon Bolerjack.
Janel Parrish, Leslie David Baker, Erinn Hayes to Star in Dark Comedy ‘Stockholm Squad’ (Exclusive)
Writer-director Alec Bewkes' feature recently wrapped production and focuses on six kidnapped strangers.
LISTEN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and a Magnificent ‘Obsession’ Drive the Box Office
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our box office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin carefully measures the turnout over the Memorial Day weekend holiday for Disney’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” It was a big test for Disney and Lucasfilm and the strength of the
‘Backrooms’ Star Mark Duplass Slams Rumor That Kane Parsons Didn’t Actually Direct Horror Movie: ‘Kane Was 100% in Control’
“Backrooms” star Mark Duplass took to X on Tuesday to defend Kane Parsons from rumors that the 20-year-old filmmaker didn’t actually direct the upcoming horror film. Responding to an X user who claimed Parsons “absolutely didn’t direct” A24’s “Backrooms,” Duplass wrote, “Hmmm,
Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden Concert Film Sets Blu-ray Release
Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden concert special is getting a physical release. “Billy Joel: The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden — The Complete Concert” is now available for pre-order on Blu-ray, with the release set for May 29. The one-disc release is listed at $24.98
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sets Criterion Blu-ray Release
“KPop Demon Hunters” is getting the Criterion treatment. Netflix’s breakout musical fantasy film will get a special Blu-ray release from the prestige home entertainment label on Dec. 31, with pre-orders available now. Retail listings currently show the film available in Blu-ray
‘CBS Evening News’ Back Over 4 Million Viewers for First Time in Weeks
Tony Dokoupil is pushing back. The “CBS Evening News” anchor, who has been under intense scrutiny since taking the role in early January, led the signature CBS newscast to an audience of a little more than 4 million during the five-day period ended May 22, according to Nielsen
‘Summer House’ Reunion: How to Stream the Anticipated Special Online
One of the most dramatic betrayals in reality TV (since Scandoval, of course) took place after, and potentially during, Season 10 of “Summer House.” Now, the show’s cast will finally speak to each other and the public for the first time in a reunion that airs Tuesday, May 26 at
Spotify Adds 650-Plus Narrated Articles to Audiobook Lineup, Including From Variety
Spotify is bringing another format to listeners’ ears: narrated articles. Starting Tuesday, more than 650 long-form magazine articles will be available (in English) to Spotify users where audiobooks are available. The curated collection of narrated articles, produced the
‘Love Story’: From Pulp to Lenny Kravitz, How Music Supervisor Jen Malone Built the Show’s Perfect ’90s Soundtrack
Have people ever been more nostalgic for New York City in the ‘90s? Ryan Murphy’s FX series “Love Story,” which chronicles the tragic romance of JFK Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon), has people riding bikes like Kennedy, dressing like Bessette, and
Mark Duplass Defends ‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Amid Speculation About 20-Year-Old Filmmaker’s Role
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve also star in the A24 horror feature hitting theaters Friday.
Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Brady Among Guests Set for Tubi’s ‘The Other Football,’ Hosted by Rob Gronkowski and Jameis Winston (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Brady and Keegan-Michael Key are among the guests who have been tapped to appear on Tubi’s soccer-themed eight-episode talk show “The Other Football,” which is timed to the 2026 World Cup. Also set to appear are “Ted Lasso” star Brendan Hunt; Team USA and World Cup hopefuls
Bad Bunny Will Bring a Slice to Life in ‘Toy Story 5’
Benito will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Pixar flick, voicing a forgotten toy known as “Pizza with Sunglasses”
‘House of the Dragon’ Boss Calls Season 3’s Battle of the Gullet ‘Craziest Episode of TV Ever Made’
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of “House of the Dragon” Season 3, showrunner and co-creator Ryan Condal is teasing an “all-out war” right from the get-go. In Entertainment Weekly’s cover story, Condal called the premiere of Season 3, which features the Battle of the
Vic Michaelis Wants to Be Both The Rock and Alexandra Daddario in ‘San Andreas.’ Until Then, There’s Dropout’s ‘Very Important People’
I’m looking at Vic Michaelis sideways…Literally. It’s Friday afternoon, two days after Dropout held its first-ever Emmys FYC event at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, and Michaelis’s Zoom feed has rotated 90 degrees. In traditional Michaelis fashion, they are apologizing for
‘Off Campus’ Is the Third Most-Watched Amazon Prime Video Series Debut of All Time
“Off Campus,” the new romantic drama series about college hockey players, is the third most-watched debut series in the history of Amazon Prime Video. Amazon says that the series reached 36 million viewers in its first 12 days of streaming. It’s important to note that the
‘Ninja Warrior’ Obstacle Racing Joins 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (EXCLUSIVE)
“Ninja Warrior” is making its way to the Olympics. Tokyo Broadcasting System Television — the producer behind the TV format “Sasuke” (adapted around the world, including in the U.S., as various versions of “Ninja Warrior”) — has sealed a deal with Union Internationale de
Rebecca Yarros Romance Novel Adaptation ‘The Things We Leave Unfinished’ Lands Thea Sharrock as Director (Exclusive)
It's the latest book adaptation from Lionsgate, the company behind "The Housemaid" and "The Hunger Games" movies.
Willa Sets Fall Theatrical Distribution, Social Impact Campaign for Liz Sargent’s Sundance Drama ‘Take Me Home’
Willa has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “Take Me Home,” the debut feature from writer-director Liz Sargent. “Take Me Home” premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival and made its international premiere at the Berlinale in the Perspectives
Universal Studio Group Brings ‘A Salute to Artisans’ to Pole Banners Around Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 26, 2026, which means it’s 16 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 27 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 45 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 10. And
‘Half Man’ Cast on Shooting HBO Series’ Intense (And Incestuous) Themes and Its Potentially Polarizing Finale: ‘I Don’t Think Happy Endings Are Really True to Life’
Richard Gadd is fast establishing himself as the master of uncomfortable viewing. If “Baby Reindeer,” the super-viral 2024 Netflix series he wrote and starred in, raised difficult questions about masculinity, power and sexuality, his follow-up, “Half Man,” does the same — on
Zee Launches Unite8 Sports Channels, Eyes Soccer World Cup Rights for India
India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises has unveiled a four-channel linear sports portfolio under the Unite8 Sports banner and confirmed it is in discussions with FIFA over broadcast and streaming rights to the 2026 soccer World Cup for India, with the tournament set to kick off
‘Dutton Ranch’ Scores Biggest Paramount+ Series Launch Ever With 12.9 Million Views
“Dutton Ranch” is off to the races at Paramount+, with the “Yellowstone” spinoff pulling in the biggest series launch in the streamer’s history. Per Paramount data, the first two episodes of the series reached 12.9 million views within seven days of their release, with both
Albert Wolsky, ‘All That Jazz,’ ‘Bugsy’ and ‘Grease’ Costume Designer, Dies at 95
Albert Wolsky, the two-time Oscar-winning costume designer behind films like “All That Jazz,” “Bugsy,” “Grease” and more, died May 23 in Los Angeles. He was 95. Wolsky’s death was confirmed by several colleagues including fellow costume designer Christopher Lawrence in an
The Best, Hollywood-Approved Knicks Merch to Wear This NBA Season
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner brought their bicoastal style to Cleveland on Monday night for Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs. Perhaps vintage merch and custom designer are good luck: for the first time in 30 years, the New York Knicks have clinched a spot in the NBA Finals. For
Kehlani Announces ‘The Kehlani World Tour: North America’ Dates
Kehlani has announced the dates for her upcoming “The Kehlani World Tour: North America,” with 33 dates slated from August through the beginning of October. The R&B singer will be accompanied by special guests Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, TheARTI$t and Waseel for the trek,
Bright Eyes Revisits the Past With Politically-Charged Album Anniversary Show at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl: Concert Review
Conor Oberst was only on the third song of “I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning” at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday evening when he came to reflect on how the world has — or, more pointedly, hasn’t — changed in the 21 years since the album’s release. “It’s this much later and we’re in
‘Spider-Noir’ Soundtrack Will Feature New Music by Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons, and Two Original Songs Performed by Li Jun Li
Prime Video’s “Spider-Noir”soundtrack will feature new music by composers Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons. In addition to the score, actress Li Jun Li delivers a cover of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” and the original track, “The Devil You Know.” The live-action series,
Olivia Rodrigo Reveals ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ Tracklist
Olivia Rodrigo has announced the tracklist for her upcoming third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” releasing on June 12 via Geffen Records. Among the songs on the tracklist are previously released singles “Drop Dead” and “The Cure.” The rest of the album
Documentary Market CoPro 28 Returns With Diverse Slate Including Films About OnlyFans Creator, Injured Rhino, Druze Autonomy and Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue
CoPro 28, Israel’s leading documentary market, is set to take place next month in Tel Aviv in a hybrid online and in-person format. Participants can expect a breadth of projects, ranging from documentaries about Israel’s most famous OnlyFans creator (“The Fans Are Mine”) and
Variety Hires Corbin Bolies as AI Reporter
Variety has hired Corbin Bolies as a business reporter covering the intersection of AI and entertainment, with a focus on how the technology is affecting film, television, music and media. Bolies was previously a media reporter at TheWrap, where he covered the business of
Music Industry Moves: Puerto Rican Star Jay Wheeler Signs With UTA; Sulinna Ong Joins U2’s Management as Partner
United Talent Agency has signed Latin music star Jay Wheeler for global representation in all areas. UTA will work alongside Wheeler across live touring, media, brand partnerships, filmed entertainment, and additional strategic opportunities worldwide. The singer has scored
‘Ben’Imana’ Review: An Impassioned Exploration of the Unruly Legacy of the Rwandan Genocide
The first words spoken in Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s “Ben’Imana,” are of forgiveness. But the body does not forget and the speaker’s defiant stare and tight, unyielding stance suggest she is trying, not wholly successfully, to discipline herself into feeling the words as
Drake Beats Michael Jackson’s Record for Most No. 1s by a Solo Male Artist as ‘Janice STFU’ Debuts Atop Singles Chart
Drake has broken the record previously held by Michael Jackson for most No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist as “Janice STFU” bows atop the chart following the release of his trio of albums. With that accomplishment, Drake now ties Rihanna and Taylor Swift for
‘Toy Story 5’ Filmmakers on Aging Woody and Why Lilypad Isn’t the Film’s Villain
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “Toy Story 5.” Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” doesn’t open until June 19, but fans are clamoring for every snippet released by the studio. Beloved toys Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Rex, Forky and the rest of the gang are back in
‘Landman’ Star Sam Elliott Is Still Pursuing Honesty in His Art
Sam Elliott is one of the most recognizable actors working today. Just don’t tell him that. “We went to this thing at the Directors Guild the other day, and it seemed, to me, so over the top that they were talking about me being iconic,” Elliott says. “What I feel like is that
Searchlight Pictures’ Terence Sheridan Joins JustWatch’s L.A. Office as Senior VP of Media Strategy (EXCLUSIVE)
Former Searchlight Pictures executive Terence Sheridan has joined JustWatch in its Los Angeles office, where he will serve as Senior VP of Media Strategy. With more than 15 years of experience in media, digital advertising and media strategy for major film releases, Sheridan
Here’s How to Watch ESPN Unlimited Online for Free
If you’re a sports fan, then ESPN is a must-watch for its around-the-clock sports news, analysis coverage and highlights. It’s also the home for pro sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA and other leagues. With the network, you can watch games and matches online with its
Toronto Film Fest Sets Christopher Nolan Retrospective
TIFF will pay homage to the ‘Oppenheimer’ director when his 12 features will fill Lightbox screens in July and August.
Christopher Nolan Set For Complete Retro at TIFF Lightbox to Kick Off Ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ Launch
Christopher Nolan is set to be featured in a complete retro by the Toronto International Film Festival’s summer marquee series that will start ahead of the July 17 North-American theatrical premiere of “The Odyssey.” The series at TIFF Lightbox cinema, titled “Christopher
Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Other Desert Cities’ Revival
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is heading to the Great White Way. The Emmy-winning actor is making her Broadway debut this fall in “Other Desert Cities” alongside Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe. Keery, best known for “Stranger Things,” is also making is Broadway debut.
