On what would’ve been his 80th birthday, the Criterion Collection launched a flash sale on all of David Lynch’s titles from the home video company. Born on Jan. 20, 1946, Lynch — who passed away in 2025 — influenced the landscape of cinema and television (namely Twin Peaks)
Chris Pratt told Variety Tuesday night at the New York premiere of “Mercy” that he doesn’t “feel like someone’s gonna replace me” with AI. He added that the panic surrounding synthetic AI performers like Tilly Norwood is “all bullshit.” “I don’t feel like someone’s gonna
Netflix has unveiled an extensive 2026 Korean content slate headlined by Blackpink’s Jisoo, Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo, as the streamer celebrates 10 years of operations in Asia Pacific. The lineup features series, films and unscripted titles organized around five emotional
The actress described filming the movie, which saw her play Baldoni's onscreen sister, as "gross and disturbing."
Taylor Swift called “It Ends with Us” director Justin Baldoni a “bitch” in a 2024 text exchange with Blake Lively, according to court documents obtained by Variety. While discussing the pending New York Times bombshell exposé about Baldoni and Lively’s feud, Swift wrote to
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are teaming up once again for a horror comedy film that will pit the pair against an iconic monster. Thompson and Mitchell will star in and produce the film “Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein.” The announcement was made during the Amazon sports talk
‘31 Candles’ writer-director Jonah Feingold is penning the script for ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein.’
Reality series “House of Villains” is back for a third season, premiering Feb. 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The first three episodes will be available to stream on premiere day, with the remaining episodes dropping weekly, beginning Mar. 5. Hosted by actor and
Veteran entertainment journalist Zuri Hall is leaving the field. The playing field, that is. Hall has launched “Zuri Hall’s Not About Sports,” a YouTube talk show centered around sports stars and personalities. But instead of focusing on the games, Hall is interviewing her
Actor is accused of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse related to twin child actors he worked with on the Fox series The Cleaning Lady . He denies the accusations
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie’s meteoric rise to fame shows no signs of slowing down. Since “Heated Rivalry” premiered, the co-stars have gone from relative unknowns to Golden Globes presenters and Milan Fashion Week attendees, experiencing a level of celebrity that few
A judge on Tuesday ordered that Timothy Busfield be released pending a trial on charges of child sex abuse. Busfield has been in jail in Albuquerque, N.M., since surrendering to authorities on the charges last week. He is accused of groping a 7-year-old boy’s “private areas”
Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” castmates documented numerous concerns with director and co-star Justin Baldoni, alleging that boundaries were repeatedly crossed during production, according to court records unsealed on Tuesday. The documents also detail profound
Colorado Gov. Jarid Polis announced today that he has appointed Lauren Grimshaw Sloan as the new Colorado Film Commissioner. The news comes on the eve of Park City’s final go-round as the host of Sundance Film Festival (Jan. 22-Feb. 1) before moving from Utah to Boulder, Colo.,
Matt Damon appeared on Netflix’s “Skip Intro” podcast during his press tour for the streamer’s crime thriller “The Rip,” which happens to be releasing in the thick of Oscar season. Damon is no stranger to awards campaigning, with three acting Oscar noms under his belt and a
Longtime WME partner Nir Caspi has joined Independent Artist Group as the agency’s new head of non-scripted & new media, as well as chief growth officer. As part of Caspi’s arrival, Hayden Meyer — who has overseen alternative & factual for the past 20 years at IAG (and its
When the history of great voices in 21st century pop is told, Brandi Carlile and Sam Smith will both be part of the discussion. That’s before getting to the conversation about queer icons of the era: Smith and Carlile might be standing on the shoulders of several generations of
Netflix has never been against putting its movies in theaters, according to the streamer’s top execs — but before it agreed to buy Warner Bros., it was too busy managing the fast-growing streaming business. Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, speaking on the company’s Q4 2025
Universal Music Group and NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming service provider in China, have announced a strategic multi-year license agreement for UMG’s world-leading music catalog of artists and recordings across NetEase Cloud Music’s streaming platform and
Simon Rex leads the cast of the feature written and directed by Mikey K.
Hollywood headed to Milan Men’s Fashion Week to walk runways, sit in the front rows and clink champagne glasses as Ralph Lauren, Prada, Zegna and more debuted their fall/winter 2026 collections. All eyes were on “Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams as he opened the DSQUARED2
Jennifer Lawrence was the latest guest on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast during her continued press tour for “Die My Love,” although she playfully admitted she’s getting a bit tired of talking about the movie. The Oscar winner added that “every time” she’s “on a press tour”
Winners will be honored during a livestreamed ceremony on Saturday, March 7.
Netflix said it had more than 325 million subscribers worldwide as of the end of 2025 — up from 301.2 million a year prior — as it looks to get even bigger by buying Warner Bros. The company beat financial expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025. Netflix reported quarterly
Tayshia Adams has signed with WME for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be repped by Digital Brand Architects for management, align Public Relations, and Hansen Jacobson. Adams is best known for her time with “The Bachelor”
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Brent Lang, Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman discuss getting ready as film pros for the Sundance Film Festival, which begins Jan. 22. These Sundance veterans give us the long-term view of the festival and its profound
“The Rip,” Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s new action movie, debuted with 41.6 million views in its first three days on Netflix. That marks the streamer’s biggest film opening since “Happy Gilmore 2” hit 46.7 million views in July — and easily made the film the most-watched title
Subtext, a new distribution company for independent film, is launching as this year’s edition of the Sundance Film Festival gets ready to kick off this week. The company is founded by industry veterans Danielle DiGiacomo, Brian Levy and Teddy Liouliakis. It will have offices in
The long-awaited conclusion to Max and Chloe’s story arrives March 26 on Xbox Series X|S and PC. “Life is Strange: Reunion” marks the first time both iconic characters serve as co-leads, offering alternating perspectives as they investigate a mysterious fire threatening Caledon
Karamo Brown, the resident culture expert on “Queer Eye,” pulled out of multiple cast interviews on Tuesday. According to his assistant, his absence was due to fears of bullying after feeling that he’s been “mentally and emotionally abused for years.” In a statement, which
Could uplifting comedy prove a new international force from Latin America? The selectors of this year’s Content America’s Copro Pitch six finalists certainly think so. Three projects – “Dr. Sex,” “José Piedra, a Guy With Bad Luck” and “Sexorcism”– weigh in as feel-good, second
NBC is once again opting not to take advantage of the massive Super Bowl lead-out to promote a new, returning or pre-existing entertainment program. Instead, just like the network did in 2022, it will instead go right back to coverage of the Winter Olympics. After the Vince
L.A.-based international entertainment studio MFF & Co and Brazilian TV behemoth Globo, behind Oscar winner “I’m Still Here,” have attached U.S. writers Alexander Maggio, Jenny Lynn and Ted Sullivan to adapt three Globo’s telenovelas for North American audiences. The MFF & C0,
Two-time WNBA all-star Angel Reese has joined the cast of “The Hunting Wives” Season 2. She’ll play a character known as Trainer Barbie, which Netflix describes as a “co-starring role.” The drama series, starring Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman, became a breakout hit for
The Berlinale director breaks down the 2026 lineup, shrinking studio risk tolerance and the festival’s role in an unsettled film economy.
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba,” “Jujutsukaisen,” “One Piece,” and “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” and more are set to appear at AnimeJapan. The anime consumer show, will return to Tokyo for its 13th edition in March. The event will take place Mar. 28-29 in the East Exhibition
Apatow and Powell wrote the script for the Universal feature, which Apatow will direct.
The 40th American Film Institute (AFI) will take place from Oct. 21-25. Presented by Canva, AFI Fest will feature a curated selection of Red Carpet Premiere screenings, Special Screenings, World Cinema, Documentaries and Short Films. The film festival is set to take place at
Neil Young will be the artist feted at this year’s Americana Pre-Grammy Salute, the Americana Music Association announced today today, with an annual tribute concert again scheduled for Grammy eve at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. A partial lineup has been revealed, with
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” costume designer Molly Rogers is set to receive SeriesFest‘s Excellence in Costume Design Award. Rogers who also worked on HBO Max’s “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That” will receive the award on March 7 during the 12th annual SeriesFest.
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s scathing comments about his famous parents prove a lesson that’s been learned many times over by those in the public eye: One can control everything about one’s life and image, but one can never truly control one’s children. The aspiring chef and
Director Matt Tyrnauer recalls how the late designer came around to embracing the 2008 film, which became a sleeper hit (thanks in no small part to Oprah).
Variety will return to Sundance Film Festival with its annual Interview Studio, presented by Audible. The studio will start on Friday, Jan. 23, and will run until Sunday, Jan. 25, which will be headlined by Judd Apatow, Jenna Ortega, Natalie Portman, Taika Waititi and Charli
Revolutionaries, monsters, vampires and accused undercover alien beings are set to dominate this year’s Oscar nominations, headlined by two Warner Bros. films vying to etch their names in Academy history. Ryan Coogler’s audacious vampire drama “Sinners” is projected to make
From HAL 9000 in “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968) to Skynet in the “Terminator” films, AI has been portrayed as an existential threat to humankind in the movies. But when it comes to handicapping film awards races, AI and other cutting-edge tech are our friends. Gone are the days
Glaz Entertainment, one of Brazil’s leading companies, is marking its 20th anniversary by aiming to return to its roots, theatrical cinema. According to Glaz CEO-producer Mayra Lucas, they’re currently in talks with Sony Pictures Brazil to develop a new project, adding that the
Sabrina Carpenter, who is up for six Grammy Awards, will perform at the show, which is taking place Sunday, Feb. 1 and broadcast live on CBS. Carpenter, who Variety’s 2026 Hitmaker of the Year, has won two Grammys in the past, and is up for six Grammy Awards this year: Record
Bruno Mars has scored his 10th song to top the Billboard Hot 100 as “I Just Might” debuts at No. 1 on the chart. “I Just Might” becomes the pop singer’s first track to debut at No. 1 on the singles chart. With his latest bow, Mars ties for the 10th most No. 1s in […]
Just one day after Brooklyn Beckham’s bombshell post about his long-rumored feud with his family, David Beckham made a cryptic comment about his kids’ use of social media, saying: “Children are allowed to make mistakes.” On Monday night, 26-year-old Brooklyn — the eldest of
Fresh from his Cannes-winning directorial debut “Urchin,” Harris Dickinson — currently shooting Sam Mendes’ quartet of biopics about The Beatles — is expanding his credentials behind the camera. Devisio Pictures, the production company set up by Dickinson and Archie Pearch, and
