When Ashley Walters started work on “Animol,” he had little idea what would be coming around the corner. The film — a gritty and tense coming-of-age drama set in a British juvenile detention center and tackling themes such as identity, betrayal and sexuality — marks his feature
WestEnd Films has acquired international sales rights to “The Last Day,” the feature debut written and directed by artist Rachel Rose, and is releasing an exclusive first picture. The film stars Alicia Vikander, an Oscar winner with “The Danish Girl,” and Wagner Moura, who is
Berlin’s Teddy Awards have been celebrating queer films and artists since their inception 40 years ago, with past winners including Gus van Sant and Pedro Almodóvar. The initiative was not initially conceived as an award but rather a way of spotlighting LGBTQI+ films submitted
The community has come together in a big way following the death of James Van Der Beek. The actor died at 48 on Feb. 11, following a battle with colorectal cancer. Shortly after the news broke, his friends started a GoFundMe account, asking for help for his wife, Kimberly Van
Attempts to reach a deal between the co-stars were unsuccessful. A trial has been set for May 18
HGTV has ended its long-running home restoration series “Rehab Addict” after star Nicole Curtis was caught using a racial slur during filming. “HGTV was recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of ‘Rehab Addict,’” the network told Variety in a
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 6 of “The Masked Singer,” “Twilight Night,” which aired Feb. 11 on Fox. This week’s “The Masked Singer” reveal may have left Billy Ray Cyrus with an achy breaky heart. The country singer, who also hit No. 1 with Lil Nas X on
“Highguard” maker Wildlight Entertainment has laid off multiple members of its staff less than a month after the release of its debut video game. “Today we made an incredibly difficult decision to part ways with a number of our team members while keeping a core group of
Mark Valadez, who served as a writer-producer on “Queen of the South,” will lead “Those Little White Lines” as showrunner, a new series being developed by Brisbane’s Red Empire Productions and Organic Media Group, based in Taipei and Los Angeles. The drama draws from an
As a father to six in real life, stepping into a parental role onscreen was likely somewhat familiar for the 48-year-old actor, who lost his battle with colorectal cancer on Wednesday.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively failed to settle her sexual harassment lawsuit on Wednesday, after a daylong mediation in federal court. The co-stars of “It Ends With Us” entered the New York courthouse on Friday morning and spent much of the day in separate courtrooms on the
Big news for “Diablo II” fans: the Blizzard Entertainment game is getting its first major update in 25 years. Titled “Reign of the Warlock,” the DLC will feature actor Rahul Kohli (“The Haunting of Bly Manor,” “Midnight Mass,” “iZombie”) starring as the voice of the titular
The Dawson’s Creek actor died on Feb. 11 at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer
Wyatt Cenac will be grabbing the mic to host the 6th annual Awards for Excellence in Audio — aka the Ambies — in Brooklyn later this month. The Ambies will be presented on Monday, Feb. 23, as part of On Air Fest at the Arlo Williamsburg hotel in Brooklyn. At the awards show,
In 2019, Maggie O’Farrell’s agent sent emailed a group of producers and filmmakers to share a manuscript of the author’s upcoming book. “Hamnet,” as the novel was titled, centered around William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, following the couple as they grapple with the
One of Kal Penn’s breakout roles was playing the character Taj Mahal Badalandabad in the 2002 comedy hit “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder.” At the end of the audition process, Penn was up against one other actor that ended up inspiring him to work hard to win the part. Penn
With the first tournament “Down Under” of the season, the 2026 LIV Golf Adelaide tees off starting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and goes until Saturday, Feb. 14 at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia. In just its fifth year of play, the pro golf season extends tournaments from
The actor, who starred in Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues , among other films and series, died at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer
Randy Fine, a member of the Republican party who is serving as a U.S. representative for Florida’s 6th congressional district, ignited bipartisan backlash on X after he publicized a letter he sent to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr demanding “a full and immediate investigation” into
Along with the macabre romantic comedy, Cort appeared in Robert Altman's Brewster McCloud and Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
"The costs of James’s medical care has left the family out of funds," reads the appeal to fans. "The support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference"
AMC Networks reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings Wednesday, revealing U.S. ad sales were down 10% from last year while subscribers across the company’s streaming platforms remained at the prior quarter’s 10.4 million mark. Currently, AMC Networks’ streaming portfolio
His other memorable films included two from Robert Altman, ‘M*A*S*H’ and ‘Brewster McCloud.’
Picture Tree Intl. has reported the first international sales on the Lucy Liu-led drama “Rosemead” as it screens at the European Film Market in Berlin, marking the kick-off of international sales on the acclaimed U.S. indie. Directed by Eric Lin, “Rosemead” is on U.S.
James Van Der Beek’s inner circle is raising money for his family following the actor’s death on Feb. 11. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a link to a GoFundMe account via Instagram shortly after announcing the news of his passing. “My friends created this link to
Casey Wasserman will remain as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics amid calls for his resignation due to his Jeffrey Epstein ties. The LA28 executive committee of the board — which was hand-picked by Wasserman and includes Jeffrey Katzenberg, Jeanie Buss, Kevin
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and “Chopped” producer Propagate Content has secured a $50 million investment from Ares Management that will allow the media company to expand its stable of digital influencer-focused content. Per the Ben Silverman and Howard Owens-founded
Was “Melania” worth it? Amazon MGM’s controversial documentary about the first lady of the United States has earned $13.5 million after two weekends of release. It’s projected to end its theatrical run with $16 million to $20 million, which would place “Melania” among the
The OG crew of Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, and John C. McGinley will be joined by several newcomers, including Vanessa Bayer
James Van Der Beek, who grew up onscreen on the teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” and grew into an actor who was often in comedies and dramas — and never afraid to poke fun at his celebrity — has died at 48 years old after a battle with colorectal cancer. After starting his Hollywood
The producers behind Broadway’s biggest night are getting a shake-up. Tony Award Productions announced that Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall and Jack Sussman will serve as executive producers of the upcoming 79th Tony Awards, set to return to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June
Hollywood is mourning the loss of James Van Der Beek, the “Dawson’s Creek” star who died on Wednesday at the age of 48. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and made his diagnosis public the following year. The actor’s family announced the news of his death
The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl put up impressive numbers on Super Bowl Sunday. The program pulled in 15.3 million viewers across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max, and Discovery+ on Feb. 8, airing at 2 p.m. ET/11amPT. That is the show’s best performance since 2018 and a
The Oscar race is on. The acting races at this year’s 98th ceremony are anything but straightforward. Across lead and supporting categories, the field is defined by generational clashes, overdue narratives, potential history-makers and a few spoilers who could upend what
The actor, who impressed in a wide range of comedic and dramatic roles, revealed colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024
Actor-singer Bijou Phillips has been hospitalized for a second kidney transplant and is urgently seeking a donor, a rep tells Variety. A previous transplant, in 2017, was unsuccessful; the rep says she is in stable but fragile condition, and a donor is needed soon. “I’m asking
James Van Der Beek, the actor known for playing Dawson Leery on “Dawson’s Creek” and for numerous other TV and film roles, died on Wednesday. He was 48. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and made his diagnosis public in 2024. Van Der Beek’s family
Ryan Coogler, Josh Safdie, Joachim Trier and Zhao all received the outstanding director of the year award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Tuesday.
Soccer legend Abby Wambach has cut ties with Casey Wasserman’s management firm after his name surfaced in the Epstein files. “I have left the Wasserman Agency,” Wambach wrote in a post on Instagram Wednesday. “I read Casey Wasserman’s correspondences in the Epstein files. I
Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti (PEAK) has announced its second cohort for the 2026 PEAK Producer and Executive Fellowship. The fellowship includes Celia Kaleialoha Kenney, Lowen Kainoa Rudolfo, Donato Fatuesi, Kayla Caldeira and Anette Arinix Amazing Aga. Funded by
Jac Schaeffer has signed a three-year television overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios, Variety has learned exclusively. Under the deal, Schaeffer will develop, write, executive produce, and direct original series for Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. Schaeffer was previously
The Eagles could come to an end in 2026, as Don Henley suggested in an interview last week. But if so, the group is still adding shows without making any official declarations about an end run just yet. On Wednesday, the Eagles announced two additional dates for the band’s
Paris-based company The Party Film Sales has unveiled the first trailer for Alain Gomis’s “DAO,” in the run up to its world premiere in competition at the Berlin Film Festival. The movie marks Gomis’ comeback to the Berlinale where he won the Silver Bear with his previous film,
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Michael Schneider discusses “The Simpsons” reaching another astounding industry milestone, Episode No. 800. He details his reporting with producers and longtime cast members on how the beloved Fox animated series, now
“Bosch: Start of Watch” is starting to build out its main cast, with Ariana Guerra joining the series. The “Bosch” prequel, which was picked up to series at MGM+ in October 2025, will star Cameron Monaghan as a young Harry Bosch in his rookie days in the LAPD, while Omari
ABC has dropped the first full-length trailer for its revival of the beloved medical sitcom “Scrubs.” The trailer shows Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley and Judy Reyes reprising their iconic characters alongside new and familiar faces in the series’
Joseph Purcell dropped out of community college three months after watching Heath Ledger’s interrogation scene from “The Dark Knight” in his apartment. Now he’s one of the breakout faces in microdramas, the mobile-first format generating billions in revenue and reshaping how
Morning viewers are rushing to NBC’s “Today” as the program grapples with one of the most surreal moments in its nearly 75 years on air. The nation is transfixed by the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, and “Today” has over the past
Seasoned media executive Erik Logan has taken the top role at Robbins Research International, the corporate entity that houses 121 businesses owned by thought leader Tony Robbins. The former president of Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, Logan joins the Robbins operation as chief
