12 new bombshells are entering the villa. “Love Island USA” has set its Season 8 cast, which notably includes Zach Georgiou, the brother of Season 7 islander Charlie, and Beatriz Hatz, a bronze medal-winning Paralympic athlete. Season 8 debuts on June 2 and is followed by daily
Disney’s ABC has submitted its license renewal applications for its eight local TV stations to the FCC as ordered by the agency — but said it is doing so “under protest.” The FCC’s Media Bureau last month issued an unprecedented order forcing ABC to reapply for spectrum
Julian Rosefeldt’s “Euphoria” will open Balinale’s 19th edition, with Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The End” closing the program. The festival is adding a new competitive category: Best Indonesian Short Tapestry of Indonesia, dedicated to local short-form storytelling. Indonesia’s only
A man accused of planning an attack on Taylor Swift’s concert in Vienna in 2024 was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for charges relating to the plot. According to BBC, the 21-year-old, an Austrian citizen known only as Beran A. under local privacy rules, was found
The new movie from German filmmaker Valeska Grisebach ('Western') follows an archaeologist in Bulgaria who gets confronted with criminal ties that lurk beneath the surface on the outskirts of Europe.
The actors behind Woody and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) spoke about how the upcoming Pixar film takes on the issue screen time: "You can't make people play again, but you can show them that the engagement with toys and with your life and your friends is a little more satisfying
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Secateurs,” the Season 1 finale of “The Handmaid’s Tale” sequel series, “The Testaments,” now streaming on Hulu. Hulu’s “The Testaments” ended its first season with many upsetting and shocking moments — nothing less than fans
“John Rambo,” a prequel in the long-running action franchise, will hit theaters next summer. Lionsgate has slated the film for June 4, 2027. It’s scheduled to debut just ahead of Disney’s “Star Wars: Starfighter” (May 28) and a few weeks before Sony’s “Spider-Man: Beyond the
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are jumping from New Year’s Eve shots to Fourth of July fireworks. The pair, which has held forth the past several years as hosts of CNN’s New Year’s Eve coverage from New York’s Times Square, will now do something similar on July 3.
M&Ms have entered the villa. The long-established candy brand is partnering with “Love Island USA” as the exclusive confectionery partner for the show’s eighth season. To celebrate the collaboration, M&M’s is releasing a limited-edition play-along pack, containing game boards
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Netflix released today the first image of Rejane Faria as Vicentina, the lead character in “On Behalf of My Son” (“Vicentina Pede Desculpas”), the new feature written and directed by Gabriel Martins (“Mars One”), which is due to open in the second half
From Manhattan landmarks to sprawling beachfront resorts, Hilton hotels have become some of the most recognizable settings in Hollywood history. Long before branded partnerships became commonplace, filmmakers were already using Hilton properties for some of their most iconic
When cinematographer Michael Bauman began research for Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” he got unique insight into the story. The eight-part series, led by Charlie Hunnam, tapped into the serial killer who killed at least two women and exhumed several bodies for his
Ken Brown, one of the most durable journalists in financial journalism in recent years, is moving to CNBC, where he will oversee the business-news outlet’s digital editorial operations and play a role in devising overall strategy. He will report to David Cho, CNBC’s editor in
The two actors join Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger in the film adaptation of Henry’s 2020 bestseller.
Nate Jacobs may be a Bottega Boy but Rue is a Levi’s Lady in the third season of “Euphoria.” The relaxed Americana brand, which she wears in Episode 7, is a natural fit for the HBO protagonist who — ever since being brought to life by Zendaya in Season 1 — has been noticeably
Mary McDonnell has joined the “Baywatch” reboot as a guest star. “The Boroughs” star will recur as Gayle, the mother of Stephen Amell’s protagonist Hobie Buchannon. The character is described as a “sophisticated woman with a wryly funny presence.” “She cares deeply for her
Tony Shalhoub has joined the upcoming CBS drama “Einstein” in a recurring guest star role, Variety has learned. The role reunites Shalhoub with Andy Breckman, who developed “Einstein” from a German format and previously created the hit USA Network series “Monk,” in which
“Stranger Things” ended its final season with an average of 32.9 million viewers, easily making it the most-watched series of the just concluded 2025-2026 TV season. The Netflix thriller averaged that number over 35 days, per Nielsen’s multiplatform ranker. Nielsen introduced
Netflix Animation Studios feature production workers have officially voted to ratify their first Union contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), with an overwhelming 89% in favor of ratification. The first contract with the guild establishes wage minimums, dismissal
The main characters on HBO’s “Industry” — Harper (Myha’la), Eric (Ken Leung), Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Rishi (Sagar Radia) and even Sweetpea (Miriam Petche) — are a band of outsiders in the conservative (e.g. white man’s world) of finance. A Black American woman, a
Tom Hardy was not fired from “MobLand,” Variety has confirmed. Despite rumors swirling since last week that the actor would not return for a third season, sources confirmed discussions are underway to find a way for Hardy (who plays gangster Harry Da Souza in the Paramount+
It’s a cheat, but one of my biggest applause lines these days while moderating an industry panel is when I point out that a show shoots in Los Angeles. It’s an easy way to get a cheer from a Hollywood crowd looking for any good news. So here’s some positive spin. Despite the
The Amazon Prime romance doesn’t have an official return date, but viewers can now rest assured this fan-favorite couple will be in the spotlight when it does
UTA is hunting for cash in the great outdoors: The agency has signed Steven Rinella, an influential creator in the outdoor-lifestyle space, and his multiplatform media company, MeatEater, for representation. Rinella’s MeatEater, founded in 1999, has grown into a diversified
Worlds are colliding for NBC News’ Hallie Jackson. The Washington-based anchor and correspondent on most weekdays can be seen leading a two-hour program, “Hallie Jackson Now,” that live streams on the NBC News Now service. And on Sundays, she is behind the desk for “NBC Nightly
Actress and producer Tessa Thompson, actress and director Katie Aselton, film producer Amy Baer and television writer, producer and showrunner Raamla Mohamed Hunter have been elected to Women In Film, Los Angeles’ (WIF) 2026 Board of Directors. The cohort will work alongside
The Media Access Awards, which honor disability representation and authentic filmmaking in media, have officially rebranded as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (the Darcys). The initiative is spearheaded by Easterseals Disability Services and leaders from the
Zac Efron will star in and executive produce an “Angel Heart” series from HBO and A24. The one-hour drama show, written and executive produced by “Black Rabbit” creator Zach Baylin, is based on the 1978 horror novel “Falling Angel” — which was adapted into the 1987 Mickey
Chrissy Metz will make her Broadway debut in the jukebox musical “& Juliet.” She’ll join the cast as Angélique for a limited run starting on June 18 and concluding on Sept. 13. Metz is best known for the NBC television show “This Is Us.” Her character Kate Pearson had ambitions
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Linda Cardellini broke out at the turn of the millennium as the face of teenage angst in Judd Apatow’s “Freaks and Geeks,” a slice-of-life NBC series about high schoolers in suburban Michigan. A quarter-century later, she has returned to the Midwest to delve into a different
CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss shook up the TV-news industry’s most-watched and best-regarded property Thursday, ousting the program’s two most senior executive producers, Tanya Simon and Draggan Mihailoivich, along with correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega,
“The Simpsons” is continuing to roll out new, exclusive content for Disney+ — announcing on Thursday that three new episodes will premiere on the streamer this summer. First up, the double episode “Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition” will launch June 17 on Disney+. That will be
Disney+ is continuing to expand its “The Simpsons” lineup, with the official announcement of three new episodes of the long-running animated comedy at the streamer. Disney+ will air the double episode “Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition” on June 17, followed by standalone episodes
Karen Gillan has joined “Shrinking” Season 4 in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively. The popular Apple TV dramedy was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year ahead of the Season 3 premiere. Gillan will appear alongside series stars Jason Segel, Harrison
Fox Creator Studios has set a production pact with comedian Tom Segura’s YMH Studios for a slate of projects designed to be released on his existing digital and direct-to-consumer channels. The deal calls for Fox Creator Studios and YMH to jointly develop and finance properties
Gracie Abrams has annoiunced an ambitious global arena tour behind her upcoming “Daughter From Hell” album, dubbed the Look at My Life Tour, that will have her traversing North America from December 2026 through March 2027 before she moves on to Europe next April and May. The
Pixar’s latest hit movie “Hoppers” is coming to Disney+ very soon. The family-friendly animated film will begin streaming on Disney+ on June 3. “Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver and
On Wednesday night at a sold-out Nationals Park in this nation’s capital, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band had just reached the end of “Streets of Minneapolis,” the song the Boss wrote about the ICE murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the resistance put forth by
“Off Campus,” Amazon Prime Video’s popular new young adult romance series has set the central couple for its second season. Season 2 will focus on Allie Hayes and Dean Di Laurentis, played by Mika Abdalla (“Sex Appeal,” “Snack Shack,” “The Pitt) and Stephen Kalyn (“Gen V,”
En garde! Fencing is having a moment in America, and USA Fencing is looking to ride that momentum into the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Leaders of USA Fencing, the governing body for fencing in the U.S. and part of the U.S. Olympic Committee, have been making the rounds
Hania Mroue, founder and director of Beirut’s beloved Metropolis Cinema — Lebanon’s only arthouse movie theater — is planning to host the second edition of the South Screens (Écrans du Sud) Film Festival on Thursday evening, just as Israel is stepping up air strikes in Lebanon.
Guy Fieri has another Food Network show in the works — but this one has a digital twist. Titled “Guy’s Feast Club,” the talk-show style food program will debut Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. ET exclusively on Food Network’s YouTube channel. Per the description for the show, “From
Variety’s annual A Night in the Writers’ Room event took place on May 7 in Los Angeles with intimate conversations and behind-the-scenes insights of some of the biggest shows on television. See the portraits below.
Biarritz Film Festival – Nouvelles Vagues has assembled an eclectic international lineup of rising actors, filmmakers and auteurs for the jury of its fourth edition which will be presided over by Kristen Stewart. Stewart, whose directorial debut “The Chronology of Water”
Lock and load: “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” has been unveiled as the next mainline game in the Microsoft-owned Activision’s massive war-game franchise. Per the official description for the game, “Set against a rapidly escalating global conflict centered on the Korean
Suki Waterhouse is feeling nostalgic. On a gloomy spring afternoon, the 34-year-old meets me at a cozy Notting Hill pub across the street from the flat where she lived for most of her 20s. Her manager booked a table under a pseudonym, but at 2:30 p.m., the establishment is
The stand-up veteran, whose family-friendly film hits theaters Friday, tells The Hollywood Reporter about riding a horse for the Sony feature: "It could act better than I could."
Disney has collaborated with Dutch health-tech multinational Philips to create themed MRI scanners for children undergoing imaging procedures. The scanners, which launched this week in the U.S. and U.K. among a handful of other countries, will see Disney stories and characters
