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The Television Academy handed out trophies at the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday night
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Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Adam Brody, Matty Matheson, Trisha Paytas and More
With the 78th Emmy Awards well underway, it’s officially TV’s biggest night — which means the stars are hitting the red carpet in their Monday best. Heading into the evening, HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” leads with 25 nominations, followed closely by “Hacks,” also from
‘Onslaught’ Producer Ryder Picture Company Rebranded as Embrace (Exclusive)
Partners Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett's slate this year has included 'I Love Boosters' and 'The Death of Robin Hood,' with the big budget Keanu Reeves movie 'Shiver' in post with director Tim Miller.
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Mikayla Matthews Steps Away From Series Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal: ‘Feels Wrong and Unethical’
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast member Mikayla Matthews has announced that she is stepping away from the reality series “after hearing some news” she found upsetting, seemingly related to the ongoing scandal surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul. “I will not be continuing the
Henry Winkler Refused to Let ABC Change ‘Happy Days’ Title to ‘Fonzie’s Happy Days’ Because ‘It Would Be a Slap in the Face’ to Co-Stars
Henry Winkler opened up on the latest episode of “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” about refusing to let ABC executives change the name of “Happy Days” to “Fonzie’s Happy Days” due to the explosive popularity of his character. Winkler starred as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on all
MoreThan Films Acquires Serville Poblete’s Buzzy Toronto Hangout Comedy ‘Sunburn’ (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales agency MoreThan Films has acquired the rights to “Sunburn,” by award-winning director Serville Poblete, ahead of its world premiere as part of the Centrepiece strand of the Toronto International Film Festival. The agency will handle international sales, with
Robert Kraft Defends Banning Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Comments: ‘We Do Not Provide a Platform for Hate Speech’
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has issued a statement defending his decision to create what amounts to a ban on rapper Macklemore performing in support of Ed Sheeran at a number of stadiums following the rapper’s comments regarding Palestine, which took place at
Josh Giuliano’s TIFF Slasher ‘River’ Selling to Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster for North of $10 Million
In the first major deal of the Toronto Film Festival, Joshua Giuliano’s slasher film “River” is in talks to be acquired by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Variety has confirmed. Giuliano’s film was originally backed by Independent Film Company and Shudder, but
Israeli Army Chief Orders Legal Review of ‘NAZA’ Documentary
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the documentary, in which IDF soldiers outline what they claim are Israel's tactics of deliberately targeting civilians in Gaza, constitutes "an attack on the State of Israel."
How British Comedy Show ‘Mock the Week’ Found New Life on TLC After BBC Cancellation: ‘Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder’
When long-running BBC comedy show “Mock the Week” returned to television screens after a three-year hiatus this past spring, fans may have noticed some changes: not only was the show longer and “looser” but it was also airing on TLC, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network.
Tribeca Award Winner ‘Labrador – Autopsy of Silence’ Sells to TLA Releasing for the U.S. and the U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales house H264 has sold Rodrigue Jean’s “Labrador – Autopsy of Silence” to TLA Releasing for the U.S. and the U.K. The deal follows the film’s world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, where it won three awards, including best international narrative feature. At
Will Poulter to Be Honored at Heartland Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Will Poulter is heading to Indianapolis to be honored at the 35th annual Heartland Film Festival. The actor will attend a special presentation of his recent drama “Union County” from Oscilloscope Laboratories on Oct. 17. Poulter and Noah Centineo play brothers Cody and Jack
Why ‘How Long Gone’ Created Their Own Awards Show — and ‘Squashed the Beef’ With Bowen Yang
Tonight in Los Angeles, Hollywood is buzzing ahead of the biggest night in television, as stars of the small screen storm the Emmys. But across the country, a different crowd is preparing for a new awards show, one with performances from indie cult heroes like Nirosta Steel and
Emmy Winners: Complete List (Updating Live)
“Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the TV industry’s biggest night as the Emmy Awards are underway Monday evening. HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt” leads all nominees with a huge 25 nominations, including outstanding drama, lead actor and drama director for Noah
Brie Larson Film Adaptation of ‘One Italian Summer’ Sets Spring 2028 Release From Paramount
Harry Bradbeer helms the feature take on Rebecca Serle's best-selling novel.
‘Adults’ Season 2 Jumps 40% in Viewership From Season 1
FX’s ensemble comedy series “Adults” has seen significant growth with its second season. Though Disney did not provide exact metrics, the company reports that Season 2 saw a 40% increase compared to Season 1, accounting for viewers across Hulu and Disney+ globally after 12 days
‘La Gradiva’ Review: A Brutally Tender Study of Teenage Promise and Fragility That Marks the Arrival of a Major New Filmmaker
At 2 hours 25 minutes, Marine Atlan’s stunning debut, “La Gradiva,” is long if you run a stopwatch. But by any other measure it is as quick as a breath — a deep, ragged but restorative breath — of seasalty, basalty air. It’s the first sniff of adulthood and the last gasp of
Sydney Sweeney Loses More Than 200,000 Instagram Followers Amid Growing Backlash Over Her Nude Sports-Betting Ad
Thousands of Instagram users have smashed the “unfollow” button on Sydney Sweeney’s profile after the actress was featured in and promoted a controversial sports-betting app in which she appears nude with sports equipment obscuring parts of her anatomy. Last Wednesday, Sweeney
EverWonder Names Lizzy Roberti EVP, Brand Partnerships, Business Development
Lizzy Roberti, a veteran from the worlds of advertising, podcasting and sports, has been named executive vice president of brand partnerships and business development at EverWonder Studio, the independent content studio backed by Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI, a new role. Roberti
Interview With Tilly Norwood Reveals Even Fewer Reasons For the Existence of the AI ‘Actress’
Let’s set aside the risk of AI’s extinction-level capabilities. Even an extended chat with Tilly Norwood, the AI “actress” many see as Hollywood’s villain, left me a little more unnerved about the technology’s implications. Such unsettlement met me early Monday when I logged
Google’s Sean Downey on the YouTube TIFF Takeover, Oscars Ad Integration and Creators vs. Influencers
The Toronto International Film Festival is still obsessed with “Obsession.” The blockbuster horror indie sold out of the festival last year, launched digital creator Curry Barker as an auteur and has placed star Inde Navarrette in the awards conversation. It’s also provided a
‘Everytime’ Director Sandra Wollner on the Emotional Resonance of Her Un Certain Regard Winning Film: ‘We Carry Our Experiences Within Us’
Sandra Wollner’s “Everytime” lands in Toronto this week for its North American premiere, kicking off a run that includes both the New York and Vancouver film festivals, and aiming to amplify the buzz that began with a standing ovation and Un Certain Regard Prize win at Cannes.
Elon Musk Still Hasn’t Contacted Alex Gibney After Complaining About His Movie, Director Claims
The Oscar-winner said he’s “received nothing back” since the Tesla founder ranted about Musk and his lawyers threatened legal action
Flanders Cinema Finds Global Momentum With TIFF Titles, Cannes Honors and Oscar Buzz
Earlier this year, Belgium’s Flanders region returned to the Berlinale competition after a 45-year hiatus with Anke Blondé’s “Dust.” A few months later, Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, the two leads in Lukas Dhont’s “Coward,” won a rare joint best actor award in Cannes.
‘Industry’ Season 5 Casts Ben Platt, Russell Tovey
Ben Platt and Russell Tovey have joined the fifth and final season of “Industry,” Variety has learned. Platt will play Matt Crenshaw, who is described as “a venture capitalist and an early backer of a wellness-tech company.” Tovey will play Declan P. Davis, said to be “deputy
EbonyLife’s Mo Abudu on TIFF Premiere ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ and ‘the Consequences of the Decisions We Take as Women’
Nigerian super-producer Mo Abudu returns to the red carpet at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival this week, where “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives,” premiering in the TIFF Centrepiece strand, marks the fifth official selection in Toronto for her EbonyLife Films production
‘200 Meters’ Director Ameen Nayfeh on New Pic ‘Jo of Montreal’ and the Need for Family Films in West Asia
In making “Jo of Montreal,” Ameen Nayfeh, director of the award-winning Palestinian drama “200 Meters,” embarked on a very different kind of project than his debut feature, namely a feel-good family film that kids could enjoy. “Jo of Montreal” is about Yusuf (Hamzah Baareh), a
‘Sunburn’ Director on Warm, Hangout Drama: “I Really Wanted to Make a Film Like That for the ’Hood”
Serville Poblete has young people joking and dishing on crushes amid a summer heatwave in his debut feature set for a world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.
Netflix, Amazon and YouTube Form D.C. Lobbying Group Amid Backlash Over Cost of Sports on Streaming
As U.S. politicians on both sides of the aisle have taken aim at the growing cost and complexity for Americans to watch their favorite sports teams on streaming services, three of the industry’s biggest streamers — Netflix, Amazon and YouTube — have formed a new Washington,
‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix Series Casts Malin Akerman, Megan Follows, Nadine Bhabha, Matias Lucas
Netflix’s series adaptation of “This Summer Will Be Different” has added four new cast members, Variety has learned. Malin Akerman (“The Hunting Wives,” “Billions”), Megan Follows (“Buried in Barstow,” “Anne of Green Gables,”), Nadine Bhabha (“Heated Rivalry,” “Slo Pitch”), and
Ziwe on YouTube as the ‘Great Equalizer’ and Her Only Interview That Went South
Ziwe Fumudoh has built her career in comedy and as an interview host who can handle any guest, from political figures to drag queens. The podcast star and creator screened two episodes from the upcoming season of her podcast “You’d Be an Iconic Guest” — one with comedian and
‘The Nature of Invisible Things’ Director Rafaela Camelo Lines Up Luciana Paes and Sundance-Winner Camila Márdila For ‘The Favorite Daughter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Luciana Paes (“Friendly Beast”) and Camila Márdila (“I’m Still Here”) have been cast in “The Favorite Daughter” (“A Filha Favorita”), the new film by rising Brazilian director Rafaela Camelo. The filmmaker is gearing up to shoot the follow-up to “The Nature of Invisible
Heartfelt, Rare Animated Belgian Feature ‘Juul’ Headlines Studio 100 Film’s Expanding Slate at TIFF Market
How far would you go to keep a love one close? Belgian studio Fabrique Fantastique’s debut animated feature “Juul” comes to TIFF Market a few days after Studio 100 Film announced having picked up this young adult animated drama, marking a significant expansion in the otherwise
Vimeo Doubles Short Film Grant Program Prize to $300,000 (EXCLUSIVE)
Vimeo is launching its second annual Short Film Grant Program, doubling last year’s prize pool to $300,000 to be split among five emerging filmmakers. In addition to receiving funding to create an original short film, the five selected filmmakers will also receive mentorship
Salma Hayek Pinault to Make Theatrical Directorial Debut With ‘Arena,’ Co-Starring Yura Borisov and Cara Delevingne (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar nominee Salma Hayek Pinault is stepping behind the camera. Variety can exclusively reveal that the Oscar-nominated actor of “Frida” and Emmy-nominated actress and producer of “Ugly Betty” will make her theatrical directorial debut with “Arena,” an epic romantic adventure
From Youtube to TIFF: ‘Brave Wilderness’ Host Mark Vins Debuts First Feature Film ‘Reef to Ridge’
With almost 22 million subscribers on his Youtube channel, “Brave Wilderness” host Mark Vins is no stranger to making and sharing outdoor content with a global audience. Now, 14 years later, Vins has expanded from short form videos to debuting his first full-length documentary
Creator Economy Dynamo Steven Bartlett Partners With Authentic Brands to Launch OBSN Brand Development Venture
Rising entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has teamed with Authentic Brands to launch OBSN, a business venture designed to support creators and facilitate the development of consumer products and services built around top creators. The deal calls for the partners to create a platform
Screen Brasil Launches Second Edition of Film Distribution Grant Initiative
Distribution, by common consent, has become the weakest link in the whole of the film industry. If it weren’t for public-sector aid, it would hardly exist. Split right deals, replacing minimum guarantees, has eased the financial stress on distributors. Every single dollar still
Creator Kat Sandler on Yaga.’ With ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams: ‘People Are Ready for a Witchy Wave’
On the heels of global sensation “Heated Rivalry,” Canadian streamer Crave is bringing witchy back with “Yaga,” writer and showrunner Kat Sandler’s horror mystery series in which the ancient lore of Baba Yaga haunts the search for a missing local in a small coastal town.
Dave Chappelle Adds Tour Dates, Including Headlining Madison Square Garden for New York Comedy Festival
Dave Chappelle has announced a slew of new arena dates as the comic is added to New York Comedy Festival as a headliner. Chappelle will open the fest on Nov. 6 with a show at Madison Square Garden. He joins other headliners of New York Comedy Festival including Marc Maron,
Dave Chappelle Is Going Back Out on the Road This Fall
The comedian will perform Karmageddon across seven dates, including a headlining set at the New York Comedy Festival
Macklemore Speaks Out After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour, Says Singer Claimed That Saying ‘Free Palestine’ Was ‘Hurtful to a Lot of People’
Macklemore has responded to being dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, after comments he made onstage about Palestine drew controversy. The rapper responded in a lengthy post on Instagram in which he seemed to place the blame for the ban on New
Bob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87
Bob Mackie, the “Sultan of Sequins” known for creating flamboyant, show-stopping looks for divas like Cher and Diana Ross, died Monday. He was 87. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” a statement on his Instagram read. “He
‘Crazy Taxi’ Comedy Movie Coming From Netflix and Sega, New ‘Sonic’ TV Series and ‘Stranger Than Heaven’ Film in the Works
Netflix has hit the start button on multiple adaptations of Sega hit gaming franchises. The first project under the companies’ new multititle deal is a feature-film adaptation of “Crazy Taxi,” Sega’s long-running racing game. The movie will be written by Dan Gregor and Doug
Stagecoach 2027 Lineup: Garth Brooks, Riley Green, Zach Top to Headline
The annual Stagecoach festival will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. next April, and as usual it has a powerful set of headliners: Garth Brooks, Riley Green and Zach Top, with a reunited Florida Georgia Line set for a special late-night set at the festival,
Amanda Brocato Promoted to President of Rosenfield Media Group
Amanda Brocato has been promoted to president of Rosenfield Media Group, where she helps lead the corporate communications practice and drives business development and strategy for the independent PR firm. Based in Austin, Texas, Brocato has been with Rosenfield Media Group
SkyShowtime Could Be Shut Down, Warns Board of Comcast-Paramount Joint Venture
SkyShowtime, the European streaming service co-owned by Comcast and Paramount Skydance, could be shuttered. This was the warning in a letter from the board of the joint venture to SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan, which said a “review of strategic options for the business” had
Dan Harris Once Delivered Headlines. Now He Helps MS NOW Subscribers Not Worry About Them
Dan Harris, a former TV journalist who left prominent perches at both ABC News’ “Nightline” and the weekend editions of “Good Morning America,” is getting back into the TV-news business. Sort of. Harris figures prominently in the new subscriber-only “Membership” service
Trump Says He’s the Only AI ‘Guardrail’ Needed and Mocks Anthropic CEO’s Call for AI Slowdown: ‘Pretending to Be a Perfect Little Angel’
After the CEOs of AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI this weekend issued calls for the industry to slow development over safety concerns, President Donald Trump weighed in the topic — downplaying the need for any protections in AI tech development other than himself. “The only
Oasis Announce 2027 Tour Dates
Oasis has announced the continuation of its reunion tour with a new batch of 2027 dates, kicking off in Scotland next May. The dates appear below in full, although it seems likely that more will be added. Speculation has been rampant that Oasis was slated for another round of
