Macklemore is accusing some of America’s most iconic arenas of shutting his “Free Palestine” tour out. The rapper, who recently had dates in Dublin, Paris and London at the end of Oct., took to Instagram on Nov. 6 to say that he has been turned down by American venues,
Adam Driver opened up about why he said yes to playing Mister Sinister in the “X-Men” reboot after turning down many Marvel movies over the years. “I was a big fan [of ‘X-Men]. I mean, I was a fan of the other things too, but this one felt like the right time,” Driver said
He’s been dissolved at the bottom of the ocean, frozen solid in an iceberg, blown up in a volcano, disintegrated in an atomic meltdown, and killed by missiles on the Brooklyn Bridge, but thanks to the millions of fans who love him, Godzilla will never die. Japan’s biggest star
“The aesthetic was to try to be lo-fi and homemade rather than cinematic and sweeping,” director Amir Bar-Lev says of his new film, which just screened at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
The sequel to 2023's 'Godzilla Minus One' looks to lead the way for the weekend that also sees the launch of Oscar hopeful 'Wild Horse Nine' and religious epic 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.'
Common, the Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist and actor, has joined Dana Nachman’s documentary short “The Second Life of Freddie Nole” as an executive producer, Variety can reveal exclusively. According to an official logline, “‘The Second Life of Freddie Nole’
Leo Reich can’t seem to shake London. Born and raised north of the river, the 28-year-old comedian, actor and writer moved east a few years ago — and it’s probably the furthest he’ll venture from home. “I wish I could be one of these people who’s like, ‘I’m going to go live in
Ben Leonberg, in collaboration with Republic Pictures, is set to direct and co-write a film adaptation of “Look Out,” a horror novella from Artists Writers and Artisans and Vertigo Entertainment, Variety can reveal exclusively. Leonberg will co-write the script with Alex
Michael Dougherty really loves October 31. “Some of my earliest memories were Halloween,” Dougherty said during a Variety-moderated production masterclass in partnership with genre festival FilmQuest in Provo, Utah. “Carving a pumpkin with my dad, going out trick-or-treating.
Creative Artists Agency has signed Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, and their media and entertainment company Unwell for representation, a move that has been in discussions for weeks. CAA will work with the duo to expand their business of Unwell, their content company, while
“Wheel of Fortune” introduced some new features for its Season 44, and it appears to be paying off with viewers. The long-running syndicated game show is averaging 8.59 million viewers in linear this year, up 17% from last year, while its household rating is a 4.8, up 16% from
Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, who directed the Oscar winner “A Fantastic Woman,” died Friday at his home in Santiago. He was 52. His partner, actress Amalia Kassai, posted on Instagram, saying his death was “due to health reasons.” According to Chilean news outlet El
Amazon, it seems, cannot get enough “Melania.” And at this moment, they feel like the only entity for whom that’s true. The company has announced its plan to release a two-part documentary series about First Lady Melania Trump on Nov. 20; this follows on the stilettoed heels of
The period drama, set in rural Croatia, circa 1910, takes inspiration from 'Wuthering Heights' and gothic horror to tell a surprisingly modern tale of female liberation.
Arriving a bit late to ride the fizzled momentum of the nation’s semiquincentennial, and a bit early for Christmas, patriotic musical “Drummer Boy” nonetheless should strike a chord with Christian audiences. It’s the first feature for several collaborators since 2024’s “Unsung
“Entertainment Tonight” is widening its lead as the No. 1 syndicated newsmagazine, averaging 2.99 million viewers during the week of Oct. 5, according to Nielsen live+same-day ratings. That week was significant to the CBS Media Ventures-produced and distributed “Entertainment
Netflix alum Emily Feingold has joined the Walt Disney Co. as executive VP of communications, where she will steer media relations, financial and technology communications as well as enterprise editorial, executive and brand messaging. Feingold’s move to Disney in a senior
ABC has set premiere dates for its midseason lineup, which notably includes the returns of “High Potential,” “The Bachelor” and more as well as a new series called “Surviving a Scandal.” Things kick off on Tuesday Jan. 5, opening with the “Will Trent” Season 5 premiere at 8
The cast and filmmakers behind “La Bola Negra” will receive the International Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 7. Co-directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi and stars Penélope Cruz, Guitarricadelafuente and Miguel Bernardeau will attend the
Everyone’s favorite kaiju is stomping its way back to the box office. “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the sequel to 2023’s “Godzilla Minus One,” has made $6.7 million in previews. The Japanese movie is expected to beat fellow newcomers at the box office this weekend with a $30 million
“The End of Oak Street” is coming to a neighborhood near you. The suburban dinosaur film is set for release on HBO Max on Nov. 13. From director David Robert Mitchell, “The End of Oak Street” premiered in theaters on Aug. 14 from Warner Bros. Pictures. The film stars Anne
“Nobody Wants This” has been renewed for Season 4 at Netflix, Variety has learned. The news comes just over two weeks after the launch of the comedy series’ third season, which debuted on Netflix on Oct. 22. “We are so happy and thrilled to do another season of our favorite
The SpongeBob SquarePants Christmas special “Merry Christmas, Mr. Plankton” has set an official premiere date. The hour-long animated special will debut on Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon and stream the same day on Paramount+. The official logline for the special states,
The streaming wars have found a new battleground: your phone bill. As subscription prices continue to climb, wireless carriers have begun using entertainment bundles to win over customers, offering everything from complimentary Netflix and Hulu subscriptions to discounted
At the Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic) to talk about his upcoming shoot in Chile, “The Misunderstanding” (“El Malentendido”), Spain’s Alex de la Iglesia (“The Bar,” “30 Coins”) could not have been more effusive. He relates that it was at the festival last year where he met his
“You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s smash-hit documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, has yet to open in major international territories. But the crescendoing anticipation for a nearly three-hour film that came out of nowhere
Universal has laid out its international rollout plans for Alex Gibey’s documentary about Elon Musk. “Musk,” which comes in at a hefty 3 hours and 45 minutes, will begin its global release via Universal Pictures International in the U.K., where it hits cinemas on Jan. 15,
Julian Brodsky, a cable TV pioneer and financial guru who was a co-founding partner of Comcast more than 60 years ago, has died. He was 93. Comcast announced his death Friday. According to the cable and media company, Brodsky died peacefully surrounded by his family while in
Palme d’Or–winning filmmaker Cristian Mungiu — whose latest film, “Fjord,” is Romania’s official submission for best international feature film at the Oscars — will be leading a delegation from his country at the upcoming American Film Market, where Romania has been set as the
The American Film Market, traditionally known for mainstream commercial cinema, will shine a spotlight on Romanian arthouse movies at this year's event.
Paul Cheesbrough, a one-time software engineer who has worked to transform upstart digital ventures at Fox Corp. into mainstream operations, is taking on an important new role at the company following its $22 billion purchase of Roku. Cheesbrough was named co-chair and CEO of
Amazon Prime Video will release its two-part Melania Trump docuseries on Nov. 20. The previously announced series, which will include “content never before shared with the public,” is split between two episodes: “Family & Trust,” which follows Trump as she prepares to become
Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., has been arrested over allegations he possessed child sex abuse images. The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida on Friday in connection with allegations that emerged last month, as the Daily Mail first reported and CBS News
Carson Daly was looking for a new challenge in a long career in the media business. On Saturday morning, he’ll get it. Daly will team up with Laura Jarrett, Joe Fryer, and meteorologist Angie Lassman on NBC’s “Saturday Today” telecast, the latest attempt by one of the big
Ruffled gowns, sequins and a werewolf hunter dressed in layers of wool are among this year’s costume designs audiences will see on screen. Contemporary designs are seen in Olivia Wilde in “The Invite,” while a nod to the Regency era is made in “Sense and Sensibility.” And there
Years after Katherine Ryan reportedly confronted Russell Brand about alleged predatory behavior while working alongside him on Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle” in 2018, the comedian has spoken out following his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges. “It really made me
The award-winning short film, directed by Teboho Edkins and produced by his father, dives into the mourning following the death of the filmmaker’s brother in a Boeing airplane crash over Ethiopia.
James Cameron is inviting audiences back to Pandora with a new collector’s edition of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” arriving on digital platforms and 4K Ultra HD on Dec. 8. The special release, available on Prime Video, will feature more than nine hours of bonus material, including
The best rock bands create their greatest work with their backs against the wall — witness the Rolling Stones — and the legendary British hard-rock powerhouse Motorhead was no exception. Forty years ago, the band had seen the dissolution of its classic “No Sleep ‘Til
CNBC is investing more heavily in Jim Cramer. The former hedge-fund manager, who leads the business-news outlet’s “Mad Money” and co-anchors “Squawk on the Street,” will expand the investing club he hosts via CNBC, launching a premium tier in 2027 that gives subscribers new
Simon Stone’s true-life drama, shot by Mike Eley, stars Andrew Scott as British actor Ian Charleson, who, succumbing to AIDS, throws himself into a final performance of 'Hamlet.'
Surprise! Fox Corp. said Friday it has closed the acquisition of streaming platform Roku, a deal valued at $22 billion, well ahead of the expected 2027 date. Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood will join the Fox board of directors. He will serve as co-chair, Fox Digital
The series “It Gets Worse” is a star vehicle for its 20-something writer-creator that skewers a dysfunctional friend group flailing about in a big city. Though there are important distinctions — the protagonist is a gay man, not all the main characters are white and the action
The long-gestating “Stranger Things” spinoff has officially been ordered to series at Netflix, Variety has learned. The show is titled “Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure” and is set to debut in 2028. The announcement comes as part of “Stranger Things” Day, the annual
Joaquin Phoenix is entering the world of wearable AI. The Oscar-winning actor stars in a new campaign film for Gentle Monster’s upcoming intelligent eyewear collection, directed by “The Zone of Interest” filmmaker Jonathan Glazer. The South Korean eyewear brand unveiled a
Back in September, Blizzard Entertainment held its fan convention BlizzCon for the first time since 2023, just after Activision Blizzard was acquired by Microsoft in a blockbuster $69 billion transaction, which signaled a renewed investment in gaming by the software giant, from
Lego is bringing together some of the biggest names in entertainment for its new holiday campaign, directed by “The Greatest Showman” and “Better Man” filmmaker Michael Gracey. Set to Daft Punk’s 2000 hit “One More Time,” the 74-second commercial takes viewers inside a
Trine Dyrholm, David Dencik, Laura Kronborg Kjær and Emma Sehested Høeg feature in the Tallinn-premiering hybrid doc from a trio of directors.
South International Series Festival will launch a new investment forum in Cádiz in 2027, bringing audiovisual producers and companies together with private financiers, Womack Group announced during this year’s edition. Called South Investors Week, the event is scheduled for
Bear Grylls, the adventurer and TV host known for “Man vs. Wild,” has spoken out about Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault conviction after he helped to baptize him in 2024. Brand was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his
