Zack Snyder joined the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to mark the 10th anniversary of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” his highly-divisive comic book movie that opened to negative reviews on March 25, 2016 but went on to gross a mighty $874 million worldwide. The tentpole
Ted Sarandos had just wrapped up a White House meeting with Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday when Warner Bros. Discovery released a statement announcing that Paramount’s latest bid for the media company was a “superior proposal” to the one that Netflix had offered. With
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced its 2026 spring programs, which will include special guests like Jessica Alba, Steve Anker, Dion Beebe, Bong Joon Ho and more. The slate includes film series, public programs and education programs. Programming includes a
The actor will star in the science fiction film, which arrives in theaters March 20
Uncle Joe Benson, a towering voice in Los Angeles radio whose career spanned nearly four decades, died Feb. 24 due to Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s dementia and complications from a fall, his family said. He was 76. Benson’s baritone voice made him a fixture on KLOS-FM,
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Under Salt Marsh,” which had its season finale on Friday. “Under Salt Marsh” is one of Sky Atlantic’s biggest non-HBO drama pushes in recent years. The original six-part series (Sky has yet to confirm where it’ll land in
Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter behind hits like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Bad Blood,” “Laughter in the Rain” and “Calendar Girl,” has died, a rep confirms to Variety. He was 86. “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and
Paramount Skydance has set an ambitious target of closing the Warner Bros. Discovery transaction by the fall as David Ellison’s media conglomerate trumpeted its hard-fought agreement to acquire its much larger rival. In a statement issued Friday, Ellison, chairman and CEO of
“Resident Evil Requiem” launched across multiple platforms Ffriday. The latest entry in the iconic survival horror franchise from developer Capcom brings players back to Racoon City with tense gameplay, immersive mysteries and the return of fan-favorite characters. The game
One of the most significant mergers in Hollywood history may have cleared federal antitrust review — a week before it was even announced. On Feb. 20, Paramount declared that its deal for Warner Bros. Discovery had passed the statutory waiting period that enables the Department
Veteran actor Dustin Nguyen (“21 Jump Street”) has joined the cast of Peacock’s and A24’s “Superfakes,” created by “Beef” writer Alice Ju and starring Lucy Liu. In the series, Liu will recur as a “small-time Chinatown luxury counterfeit dealer who enters a dangerous
Rosalía is bringing Flamenco chic to New Balance’s newest campaign for its 204L sneaker, delivering a romantic, subversive refresh of the cult-favorite silhouette that first marked her entry into the brand’s ambassador roster last year. “What drew me to the 204L is its balance
Starz has set the premiere date for the fifth and final season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and released a first-look teaser previewing the conclusion of the drama centered on one of the “Power” Universe’s most formidable figures. The series will return on June 12. New
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Bridgerton” Season 4, Part 2, now streaming on Netflix. After a slow-burn start to “Bridgerton” Season 4 in Part 1, Part 2 makes up for lost time with two deeply intimate but very different sex scenes between Benedict Bridgerton
Netflix just got a little richer as a result of letting Warner Bros. Discovery go. On Friday, Netflix announced that Paramount Skydance has now paid the streamer its promised $2.8 billion breakup fee following Paramount’s victory — pending an official vote and subsequent
Since its inception 35 years ago, Sony Pictures Classics — under the uncommonly consistent stewardship of co-chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard — has been a bastion of socially minded cinema on the global stage. The studio’s trademarks include international cinema that
With the introduction of 2026 World Cup on Telemundo and a subscription price hikes, Peacock no longer offers its 7-day free trial for new subscribers. But, there’s still a way to access Peacock for free, as well as get even more online shopping perks — thanks to Walmart+. For
With his brother, Justin Trudeau, and father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, both having served as Canadian prime ministers, the ‘Hair of the Bear’ filmmaker knows a thing or two about tackling political issues.
Paramount is looking to revive its “G.I. Joe” franchise, with Max Landis and Danny McBride each penning scripts based on the Hasbro toy franchise. The projects are in early development, with further decisions to be made once the scripts are finished and submitted. But, if
Authentic Studios is hoping this weekend’s release of “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” — its new doc from Baz Luhrmann — is just the beginning. Variety first broke the news in December 2024 that fresh off the success of his “Elvis” biopic, Luhrmann was partnering with Authentic
Tax refunds are starting to hit bank accounts, and for anyone considering a phone upgrade, T-Mobile is making a compelling case to act now. The carrier’s latest promotion highlights its “iPhone 17 On Us” offer: new customers can get an iPhone 17 (up to $830) at no cost with a
Inaugural Entertainment has acquired writer-director Guy Moshe's feature about a group of ex-CIA operators seeking redemption.
The roaring engine, the downshifting of the gears, tires on gravel, and crowds chanting were all aural elements that give Joseph Kosinski’s “F1” its adrenaline rush. The team at Formula One Media & Broadcast Center, led by Tim Bampton, Director of Content Delivery, Emma Penney,
At the same time, Danny McBride will also be writing a separate 'G.I. Joe' script.
“Scream” franchise creator Kevin Williams says he has “a lot of ideas” for an eighth movie. “If this film is successful and there’s an audience for it, you know we’ll make it because 1, I think the studio would like to make it, and 2, we the people who make these movies would
Is there a lesser of two evils? That was the looming question for movie theater owners before Netflix bowed out of the bidding war for Warner Bros. and paved the way for Paramount Skydance to take over the media giant. There’s been fear that any merger — no matter which bidder
Radiohead has issued a joint band statement decrying the use of the group’s song “Let Down” in a pro-ICE video, telling the U.S.’s Department of Homeland Security to “go fuck yourselves” for misappropriating the track. A spokesperson for Radiohead said it “goes without saying
BAFTA is moving to correct the record on two fronts after John Davidson’s Tourette’s-related outburst — including the technical question of whether a microphone near his seat may have made the moment more audible — while the BBC faces growing scrutiny over how a racial slur
Bruno Mars is perhaps pop music’s greatest creature of reinvention. Since his 2010 debut, the singer-songwriter has evolved on the genre’s main stage from a supple young crooner with stars in his eyes to a chest-thumping juggernaut, mastering everything from soft millennial
The Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA has announced the complete list of stunt performers and coordinators nominated for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in motion pictures and television series. The Stunt Ensemble honors recognize exceptional stunt
Anderson, cooped. Jake, tapped. Erin, burnt. Kasie, hunted. Wolf, blitzed. Fears are running high among staffers at CNN, according to three people familiar with the network, after parent Warner Bros. Discovery reversed a decision to sell its streaming and studio assets to
The pic's promising start gives Paramount additional reason to celebrate after getting another chance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix walked away.
When it rains reigning male pop superstars, it pours. The boys are back in town, and two of the three or four biggest guys in the recording business, Bruno Mars and Harry Styles, are coincidentally releasing albums on back-to-back weekends, as if teaming up to storm the
Chris Hemsworth appeared on a recent episode of the “SmartLess” podcast while continuing to promote his latest movie, Amazon MGM’s “Crime 101,” and spoke honestly about his decision to move out of Los Angeles with his family during the height of his Marvel fame. Hemsworth and
“Hamnet,” the tragic story of William Shakespeare and his wife that’s become a major contender at the Oscars this year, is coming to Peacock on March 6, just in time to watch before the awards show. Director Chloe Zhao’s film stars Paul Mescal as Shakespeare, but the real star
Producers April Kelley and Sara Huxley have signed with UTA, which will also represent their production company, Mini Productions. Founded in 2012, Mini Productions was set up with a commitment to championing original and underrepresented perspectives, including female-led
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jenna Ortega and Delroy Lindo are among those expected to present at the Actor Awards on Sunday. Additional presenters will include Odessa A’zion, Viola Davis, Andy Garcia and SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin. Paul Thomas Anderson’s action epic “One Battle After
Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Allison Janney, Sarah Paulson and Christoph Waltz also will serve as presenters at Sunday's ceremony.
Ghostface is back to wreak havoc at the box office with “Scream 7,” the latest entry in Paramount and Spyglass’ horror series. The R-rated slasher has made a franchise-record $7.8 million in previews at the box office, beating the $5.7 million made by “Scream 6.” The new movie
Amazon has unveiled a first look at the live-action “God of War” TV series, with production on the show now underway in Vancouver. The image offers fans their first glimpse of Ryan Hurst as Kratos, the titular god of war, and Callum Vinson as his young son, Atreus. Additional
The next generation of “Pokémon” has finally been revealed. During its “Pokémon Presents” 30th anniversary livestream, the company unveiled the first look at the long-awaited 10th generation, “Winds” and “Waves.” The three starter Pokémon and a look at the diverse, open world
Imax is undergoing a quiet but consequential strategic shift in Asia – and the numbers are beginning to make it unmistakable. The premium exhibition giant delivered a record $1.28 billion in global box office in 2025, a 40% year-on-year surge, with the Asia-Pacific region alone
Late Thursday night at around 10.30p.m. in London at the world premiere afterparty for Warner Bros.’ all-star gothic romance “The Bride!,” phones suddenly began pinging simultaneously across the room. The news had broken: Netflix had pulled out of the deal to acquire Warner
The first trailer for “Think of England,” the upcoming satirical WWII drama from BAFTA-nominated writer/director Richard Hawkins (“Theory of Flight, “Everything”), has been unveiled. Inspired by an enduring wartime urban myth that Winston Churchill’s U.K. government
Boasting series with stars such as Bella Ramsey, Brenda Blethyn, Shemar Moore and Catherine Zeta Jones and the latest titles from the creators of “Adolescence,” “Lupin,” “Narcos” and “Ozark,” the London TV Screenings have also never been bigger in attendance than this week’s
The Gothic romance drama starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale hits theaters on March 6.
Laurits Nansen's film explores "neo-colonial alcohol capitalism," "beer girls" and "what happens to people, ethics, and morality when alcohol and capitalism are unleashed like two wild animals."
Fremantle has unveiled first look images of “The Season,” a glossy Hong Kong-set drama that PCCW Media has produced alongside SK Global, the outfit behind “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and “Delhi Crime.” The six-episode English-language series will bow this summer on
PBS Distribution has acquired U.S. rights to Wildgaze Films’ love story “Trespasses” and Hera Pictures’ factual drama “I Fought the Law” from All3Media Intl. “Trespasses” stars Lola Petticrew (“Say Nothing”), Tom Cullen (“The Gold”), and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian
Leisa Gwenllian is a hard-partying young woman in rural Wales in Marc Evans' 'Effi o Blaenau,' while Jack Archer's doc 'Sailm nan Daoine' ('Psalms of the People') explores the Scottish psalm singing tradition.