“Game of Thrones: The Mad King” is sharing some of the magic behind the scenes in a new video that shows how the stage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon has been transformed for the show, which launched earlier this month. The show’s production design,
Eight major Japanese publishers, studios and production companies will pitch intellectual property to international buyers at the second edition of Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake, running Oct. 28-30 at TIFFCOM 2026 in Tokyo. The platform, known as TIPM, will host
Romanian filmmaker Florin Şerban, whose bleak study of systemic racism and toxic masculinity “You Don’t Belong Here” won the Golden Leopard at the recently wrapped Locarno Film Festival, is prepping his next feature film. Speaking to Variety at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where
India’s Epic Studios has partnered with Rusk Media Private Limited (RMPL) to produce 50 original vertical drama series, aiming to build the country’s largest library of owned vertical-drama intellectual property. The slate will span genres including mythology, drama, mystery,
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a Special Program in Focus honoring the late Korean screen legend Ahn Sung-ki, while the festival’s market arm has named Thailand the first-ever recipient of a new top-tier country partnership. “Those Beautiful
Indian thespian Manoj Bajpayee’s first screen portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi will focus on a previously undisclosed chapter of India’s independence history, according to new details released on the Sudhir Mishra-directed film. Saurabh Shukla has joined the cast, and Narendra
Josh Radnor recently told the “Half the Picture” podcast that he is “not even a little bit” close to his “How I Met Your Mother” co-stars, despite filming together for 208 episodes across 9 seasons. When asked if he’s still tight with his “How I Met Your Mother” family, Radnor
Zurich Film Festival is to honor actress Naomi Watts with the Golden Eye Award for her performance in Ben Shirinian’s “The Housewife.” In Zurich, she will present the film, in which she portrays the enigmatic wife of a suspected Nazi. The actress will personally accept the
The two-time Oscar nominee will be honored for her performance in Ben Shirinian’s 'The Housewife,' where she plays the wife of a suspected Nazi.
Panettiere openly discussed her struggles navigating child stardom and abuse in the entertainment industry
'Insidious: Out of the Further' and Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' are among the newcomers set to compete with Sony's Tom Holland-led blockbuster as the summer winds down.
"Everywhere she went, there were photographers with 300 millimeter lenses—the kind that can make even the most innocent activity look sinister," said Jack Coleman in his tribute
Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story dives into the family betrayal that consumed the comedian in 2008
The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death, according to ABC News. The DEA is entering a joint effort with South Carolina’s Greenville Police Department and the local coroner’s office, according to TMZ. Panettiere died Sunday
The World Cup may be over but the merch and apparel rollout continues this month with the launch of a limited-edition pair of soccer cleats from French star and 2026 Golden Boot Award winner, Kylian Mbappé. The Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 reimagines the brand’s bestselling
Uh oh, Spaghetti O’s! Dane Cook’s brother stole $12 million from the comedian and hid bricks of cash inside pasta sauce, a new documentary reveals. Premiering on Sept. 29, “Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story” delves into the financial drama that absorbed the blockbuster comedian
Jack Coleman, the “Heroes” actor who played the father of Hayden Panettiere’s Claire Bennet, posted an emotional tribute to his late co-star following her death this week at 36 years old. “I’m heartbroken. I couldn’t begin to put my thoughts into words until now, and they will
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “All Good Things,” the finale of Apple TV’s “Lucky.” Luciana “Lucky” Armstrong (Anya Taylor-Joy) has just pulled off one last con on the most important person left in her life: her formerly incarcerated father, John
Ariana Grande has been granted permission to subpoena information that will help reveal the identities of anonymous hackers who allegedly leaked unreleased songs and footage from recording sessions and music videos. A Los Angeles judge approved Grande’s proposed order for
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. with their children after living in California for the past six years, according to People. The transition back to Britain, which the outlet says will last for “an extended period,” is set to begin in the coming weeks.
Sandra Bullock is opening up about the death of her late partner Bryan Randall. The “Practical Magic 2” star made the rare remarks about her private life during an appearance on the Smartless podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. Randall, a photographer,
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures fall programming celebrates several anniversary milestones along with a focus on horror. There will be a 50th anniversary screening of “Carrie” (1976) with Sissy Spacek, a 30th anniversary screening of “The Craft” (1996) with Rachel True
Christy Carlson Romano, a Disney Channel teen icon after playing Ren Stevens on “Even Stevens” and voicing the title character on “Kim Possible,” published an emotional essay on Elle’s website in the wake of Hayden Panettiere’s death. The two actors got their breakthroughs in
The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. could cost about 4,500 film and TV jobs over three years, according to a new report issued by Los Angeles County. The report, prepared by CVL Economics, argues that the merger would accelerate the downturn in L.A. production, which has
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “Dateline” executive producers Liz Cole and Paul Ryan detail how the venerable newsmagazine became a digital content dynamo for NBC News. Cole, senior executive producer for “Dateline” and president of NBC News Studios, and Ryan,
The “Sons of Anarchy” are riding again! Kind of… FX has ordered the limited series “Legends,” which will bring much of the hit outlaw biker drama’s main cast back together. The series will star Charlie Hunnam (Jax), Ron Perlman (Clay), Katey Sagal (Gemma), Maggie Siff (Tara),
Shirley MacLaine has made a rare video appearance at the age of 92, and she’s not shy to throw some quips at “Sweet Charity’s” expense. “I would like to see ‘Sweet Charity’ again. Now, while you’re watching it, remember how hard we worked,” MacLaine said in a video posted by
Peacock just got more expensive, but Walmart+ members have a way around the latest price hike. The NBC streamer raised prices across all three of its plans on Aug. 18, with its ad-supported Peacock Premium tier jumping from $10.99 to $12.99 per month, or from $109.99 to $129.99
Disney may not be bringing Julie Andrews back for “Princess Diaries 3,” but it’s not for lack of trying. The offer is still on the table if Andrews ever changes her mind, according to franchise star Anne Hathaway, who will reprise the role of Mia Thermopolis in the film. “First
Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival has revealed to Variety the projects that the participants of its 2026 Emerging Producers program are working on. The producers were asked to deliver an elevator pitch for their projects. Since 2010, the festival has selected 18 up-and-coming
For casting directors, there is no such thing as a small part. Shows like “Widow’s Bay,” “Hacks,” “Pluribus” and “The Pitt” not only made an impression with the Television Academy across the board, but saw many of their supporting actors and guest stars land nominations.
Lawsuit alleges parents have requested refunds for Demon Hunter tickets purchased for their five-year-olds
“Supergirl” and “Oppenheimer” actor David Krumholtz is clarifying his remarks from earlier this week about whether he’s retiring from acting. Krumholtz posted on Instagram Wednesday to explain that he never used the word “retiring” or “quitting” but that “I decided to put my
José Alberto Suárez, president and general manager of Telemundo’s TV stations in Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers-Naples, Florida, died Wednesday in a helicopter crash, according to the NBCUniversal-owned broadcaster. He was 55. Suárez was one of four Americans who died in a
Hayden Panettiere, who supported the BlueCheck Ukraine humanitarian organization, will be honored with a moment of silence during a Sept. 27 gala ceremony.
'Skintown,' winner of the Sean Connery feature prize, is "a beautiful, funny and very moving film," while the short 'Grief Room' is "a contained gem of wit, warmth and sadness," said festival director Paul Ridd.
It’s fair to say that when audiences see River Cartwright at the beginning of Apple TV’s “Slow Horses” Season 5, he is not in a good place. The previous season revealed that River’s father, Frank Harkness (Hugo Weaving), is both a sociopath and the leader of a network of
The actor, fresh off DC's 'Supergirl,' needs time to heal and figure out his next steps after enduring a handful of triumphs and a mountain of disappointments: “More work to come,” he shared, “gimme a sec.”
You’re probably as tired of the “what’s a comedy?” debate as I am, particularly when it comes to awards shows like the Emmys. FX’s “The Bear” reignited that conversation a few years ago, even though it’s hardly the only show to be nominated or even win an Emmy despite it often
Prime Media Studios has acquired North American distribution rights to “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” and released the English-language trailer for the Geetu Mohandas-directed action thriller, positioning Yash’s high-profile project for a coordinated global debut on Aug.
In “DTF St. Louis,” David Harbour goes quiet. The 51-year-old New York-born actor plays Floyd, a performance built around four months of daily American Sign Language practice. The work earned him his first Emmy acting nomination since 2017 — and his first in the limited series
“Grand Theft Auto 6,” indisputably this year’s most anticipated video game, is now serving as a tool for at least one U.S. Army unit to encourage soldiers to reup their military service commitment. The U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is
Set in New York, Prime Video’s “Spider-Noir” stars Nicholas Cage and is part noir-detective and part superhero action. When it came to building the show’s sonic environment, composers Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons, along with the sound team — re-recording mixer and sound
B&B Theatres CEO Bob Bagby apologized to his staffers in advance. He was bracing for the opening weekend of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and knew everyone would need to work around the clock. That’s no exaggeration: Screenings were scheduled at such odd hours as 8 a.m. and 2:30
Larry David told The Atlantic that ex-friend Alan Dershowitz “made a deal with the devil” when he became a lawyer on Donald Trump’s defense team during the president’s first impeachment trial in 2020, hence the two gentleman are no longer friends. Dershowitz and David got into
In the David Mamet satire “State and Main,” a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, “State and Main” was filmed in Massachusetts.
For two decades, Crunchyroll built its business on anime, growing the U.S. audience for the animated content from a niche genre to a mainstream giant. But its growth has been built on thinking small. “We like to say that we don’t want to be something for everyone. We want to be
Hulu is bringing back “Good American Family” for a second season, with the show taking on an anthology format. The second season will focus on the case of Lorena Bobbitt and her husband John Bobbitt. Series creator and executive producer Katie Robbins will return for Season 2,
Range Media Partners has signed Corey Hawkins for representation, Variety can exclusively reveal. Hawkins continues to be represented by WME, JTWAMM and Shelter PR. Hawkins, a graduate of the Juilliard School’s drama program, got his break starring as Dr. Dre in F. Gary Gray’s
