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Warner Bros. TV Group Boss Channing Dungey Confirms Role as Member of Skydance’s Executive Leadership Team in Memo to Staffers
Warner Bros. TV Group & U.S. networks chairman/CEO Channing Dungey sent a memo to her staffers on Tuesday evening confirming her role in the new Skydance structure, including the fact that she will be a part of the company’s new executive leadership team. Dungey’s oversight
Maggie Gyllenhaal Says Directors Who Squash Collaborators Are ‘Very Scared’ or ‘Just Not Very Smart’
Maggie Gyllenhaal told a Busan International Film Festival press conference on Wednesday that the best directors she worked with as an actress, who were usually also the most successful, understood the value of drawing on the minds of the people around them. “It was the people
Zhang Yimou Says ‘The Three-Body Problem’ Script Is Still Being Polished After Several Years: ‘It Is Very Difficult to Adapt’
Zhang Yimou is still reworking the script for his film adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem,” years into the process, the Chinese director said during the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival, where he is president of this year’s competition jury.
Michelle Yeoh Calls ‘Blade Runner 2099’ an ‘Amazing Journey,’ Rules Out Directing at Busan
Michelle Yeoh turned her attention to “Blade Runner 2099” at a Busan International Film Festival press conference on Wednesday, before she flies to New York Comic Con to promote the Prime Video series. “To be given an opportunity to take it to 2099 is indeed an amazing journey,
Chuck Lorre Says Working on ‘Roseanne’ ‘Was Malice’ Because Roseanne Barr ‘Fundamentally Hated’ the Show’s Writers
Before Chuck Lorre was known for creating “The Big Bang Theory” and “Two and a Half Men,” he was a writer on two seasons of the popular ABC sitcom “Roseanne,” an experience he described as “malice” in a recent episode of the “Dinner’s on Me” podcast. When host Jesse Tyler
Busan Jury President Zhang Yimou Weighs In on ‘The Assassin(s)’ History Row as Juror July Jung Says Her ‘Heart Feels So Cold’
Zhang Yimou, president of the Busan International Film Festival’s competition jury, waded into the dispute over historical fact and creative freedom that has engulfed Korean cinema, telling a press conference on Wednesday that history itself is written by people. The question
Skydance Film Heads Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein Set Studios Plan, Pledge Paramount and Warner Bros. Will ‘Build and Release’ Own Films
One day into the official closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, Skydance Corp.’s newly appointed Motion Picture Group co-chairs, Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, have outlined their immediate plans for the film division. Goldberg and Greenstein pledged that both
David Ellison’s ‘Day One’ Skydance Press Conference: Studio Lot Dibs, Trump Ties and Everything Else We Learned
And just like that, David Ellison is in the driver’s seat. The newly minted executive leadership team at Skydance, led by chairman and CEO Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, held an on-the-record press gaggle at the Paramount lot in Hollywood, hours after their hard-fought
Megyn Kelly Tells Olivia Rodrigo to ‘Stick to Singing’ After Speaking Out About Cornell 7 Case: ‘You Don’t Know What the F— You’re Talking About’
Following Olivia Rodrigo’s statement in support of the Jane Doe at the center of the Cornell 7 lawsuit on Sunday, Megyn Kelly is firing off at the singer, calling her a “know-nothing moron” who should “sit down and be quiet.” “Olivia, in sum, you don’t know what the fuck you’re
Skydance Sets Leadership Across Games, Experiences, Consumer Products and HR
Skydance president Andy Gordon has solidified leadership positions across key areas outside the newly merged company’s TV and film divisions, including games and experiences, products and publishing, HR and global operations. Additionally, Skydance has revealed that Paramount
Eddie Redmayne’s Kore-eda Hirokazu Film Is Still Being Scripted, Director Says at Busan
Eddie Redmayne’s upcoming collaboration with Kore-eda Hirokazu is still at the screenplay stage, the Japanese filmmaker said Wednesday at a Busan International Film Festival press conference for his manga adaptation “Look Back.” “Right now, I am writing the script,” Kore-eda
Skeet Ulrich Says His ‘Scream’ Arc Couldn’t Be Completed After Melissa Barrera’s Firing: ‘There’s No Billy Loomis’ Without Her
Skeet Ulrich, who starred in 1996’s “Scream” as Billy Loomis and later reprised the role in both 2022’s “Scream” and 2023’s “Scream VI,” has opened up about not being able to complete what he calls his “three-film arc” after his co-star, Melissa Barrera, was fired from the
David Ellison Says Skydance Will Make Original Swings Like ‘Sinners’
The $80 billion in debt will not prevent the company from taking creative risks, said the Skydance co-CEO.
Co-Founder Nate Bolotin to Exit XYZ Films After Almost Two Decades With Studio (EXCLUSIVE)
Co-founder Nate Bolotin is leaving XYZ Films after almost two decades with the studio, Variety can reveal exclusively. Bolotin started the label in 2008 with partners Nick Spicer and Aram Tertzakian. Since its founding, XYZ has grown into a global film studio, encompassing
Inside Omega’s James Bond Exhibition, From 007’s Toothbrush to His Passport and Mini Car Bombs
Omega marked Oct. 5, James Bond Day, by launching its new James Bond and Spectre watch collection and hosting a preview of the company’s 007 exhibition at its boutique at The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale on Monday night. The exhibition features props from various Bond
AMC+ Sets $3 Streaming Deal, Ahead of Buzzy ‘Yaga’ Premiere
Streamer AMC+ has had a buzzy year, with shows like “The Vampire Lestat” and “The Audacity,” and franchises like “The Walking Dead” and “Doctor Who” all finding a home on the AMC Networks streaming service. Fans of “Heated Rivalry” will also want to tap into AMC+ to tune into
Jack White Slams Trump as ‘Worst American of All Time’ Following Comment That Iran Can ‘Take Out’ L.A. and San Diego
Musician Jack White has fired back at Donald Trump following the president’s remarks made that Iran could “take out Los Angeles” and “San Diego” while speaking about the international conflict on Monday at a rally in Nebraska. “Hey republicans and conservatives that live in
Family Frights: 40 Kid-Friendly Scary Films for Halloween
From 'Don't Look Under the Bed' to 'Hocus Pocus' to 'Beetlejuice,' The Hollywood Reporter rounds up some family-friendly (yet still spooky) Halloween movies.
Josh Goldstine to Oversee Marketing and Distribution at Warner Bros., Paramount and All Skydance Film Labels (EXCLUSIVE)
Seasoned Hollywood marketer Josh Goldstine will be tapped for a massive new role at Skydance — encompassing Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and all subsequent film labels — sources told Variety. Goldstine will oversee marketing and distribution across all theatrical film. One
George Cheeks Addresses Staffers in First Memo as Skydance TV Co-Chair: ‘CBS Remains a Cornerstone’
George Cheeks, newly appointed to the role of Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer, laid out his vision to staffers Tuesday, as the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially closed. Hours after Skydance chairman and CEO David Ellison
From ‘Toy Story 5’ and ‘Paw Patrol’ Toys to Baby Gear, These Are the Best Finds from Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon’s 2026 Prime Big Deal Days event is here, and if you’re trying to get a head start on holiday shopping, this is a pretty good time to start checking things off your list. There are plenty of deals worth browsing across kids’ toys, games, baby gear and gifts for just
Unions and Democrats Stump for Federal Film Incentive: ‘We Are So Close to Getting This Done’
A delegation of California Democrats campaigned with union leaders on Tuesday for a federal film incentive as they seek to build momentum to pass the measure by the end of the year. Sen. Adam Schiff and eight Democratic representatives from Southern California argued that the
‘The Table: Day and Night’ Review: Café-Based Korean Romance With Kim Min-ha and Han Sun-hwa Is All Froth, No Kick
An artisanal café in a quiet yet fashionable Seoul neighborhood provides the setting for a quartet of seasonal vignettes in Kim Jong-kwan’s romantic anthology “The Table: Day and Night.” Opening this year’s Busan Film Festival, the film — with its star-studded ensemble
’60 Minutes’ Beats Last Season’s Viewership Bar for First Time, But Football Brings Only Small Boost
CBS News’ “60 Minutes” beat a crucial metric for the first time under new and heavily scrutinized managers but only managed to eke out a small boost to its ratings despite a robust football lead-in. The CBS newsmagazine lured an average of 10.2 million viewers on Sunday, when
Skydance Adds Bobby Kotick and Laurene Powell Jobs to Board, Taps Tony Blair as Adviser
Skydance Corp., formed from the megamerger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, is bringing new blood to its board of directors. On Tuesday, the company announced that Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of Emerson Collective, and Bobby Kotick, founder and former CEO
Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning ‘On the Waterfront’ Actress, Dead at 102
North by Northwest star was one of the last bridges to Hollywood’s Golden Age
Next Generation Collective Launches in Support of Young Hollywood Talent’s Mental Health
Next Generation Collective (NGC), a new group built around helping young people in entertainment with their mental health, was launched today at Hollywood & Mind’s inaugural summit in New York City. Founded by Hollywood PR veteran Lilah Kojoori, NGC brings together clinical
Eva Marie Saint, Graceful Star of the Silver Screen, Dies at 102
She won an Oscar for her first film, ‘On the Waterfront,’ and sparkled opposite Cary Grant in ‘North by Northwest.’
Eva Marie Saint, ‘North by Northwest’ Star, Dies at 102
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who starred in such memorable classic films as “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 102. The delicate, fine-boned actress, one of the first breakout talents from early television,
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Bass Persuades’ Has the Biggest Chart Drop Ever for an Album in the Week After a No. 1 Debut
How far down the Billboard 200 did Miley Cyrus’ “Bass Persuades” album fall in its second week? Curiosity about that grew over the last few days, particularly as Billboard announced the top 10 of its album chart on Sunday, and Cyrus’ album was not in it, after having debuted at
Saoirse Ronan Responds to Rumors That Husband Jack Lowden Will Be the Next James Bond
"We have plenty of other things to be dealing with," the 'Lady Bird' actress said.
Donald Trump Praises Newly Merged Paramount-Warner Bros.: ‘They’re Terrific People, and It’s Gonna Be a Great Company’
President Donald Trump, who is friendly with David Ellison and his father, Larry Ellison, gave a big thumbs-up to Paramount’s megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery, which closed earlier Tuesday to form Skydance Corp. “I’m happy about that. That’s great,” Trump told reporters
Jessica Chastain Stands By Criticizing Apple for Delaying ‘The Savant’ After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: ‘I Had to Go on Record That I Thought It Was a Mistake’
Jessica Chastain is doubling down on her decision to push back on Apple TV for delaying the release of her TV series “The Savant” last year amid the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. “I felt responsible to a lot of people, to all of the actors in the series… to
This Travis Kelce-Backed Hydration Drink Is 25% Off for October Prime Day
Amazon’s October Prime Day is here and among the promised-“millions” of deals on the site, is a rare discount on Travis Kelce’s new sports drink, RECOVER 180. Amazon has the 12-pack of the organic hydration drink on sale for 25% off, giving fans a chance to try the electrolyte
Ben Shapiro’s Pro-ICE Movie Restarts Production, Slams Shutdown as a ‘Violation of the First Amendment’
Ben Shapiro has responded after the Livingston City Commission shut down production on his Daily Wire banner’s ICE film “Pawn Shop,” which has since resumed filming. The political commentator slammed the decision as “content discrimination” and “a violation of the First
Skydance Stock Drops 2.7% on First Day of Trading After Paramount-WBD Merger Close
David Ellison said the vision behind Skydance Corp., formed Tuesday by the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, was to “create a stronger competitor” and build a company that “empowers creatives, entertains audiences and rewards shareholders.” But on Day One
‘Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging’ Pilot Set at Netflix
Netflix has given a pilot order to “Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging,” a series adaptation of Louise Rennison’s young adult novels. Fifth Season and Rise Films are producing the project. If greenlit, the Netflix series will mark the second screen adaptation of Rennison’s
Indie Distributors Cinema Machine and Graven Image Launch as Divisions of Blood Sweat Honey (EXCLUSIVE) – Film News in Brief
Blood Sweat Honey, a talent scouting, consulting and representation firm for independent filmmakers, has launched Cinema Machine to distribute films theatrically and digitally and develop and manage projects, bookings and contracts. The new division will include genre label
Andrew Garfield Could Win an Oscar for ‘Artificial’ and His Norman Bates-Inspired Turn as Sam Altman
Andrew Garfield found the Norman Bates of Silicon Valley, and he could win an Oscar for it. The Academy gave “Psycho” (1960) four nominations at the 33rd Oscars, and none of them were for the motel clerk with the stuffed birds. Alfred Hitchcock landed his fifth and final best
‘East of Eden’ Hits 6.5 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“East of Eden” amassed 6.5 million views in its first four days of streaming on Netflix. That total took the John Steinbeck adaptation to the No. 1 spot on the streamer’s weekly TV rankings. Created by Zoe Kazan and starring Florence Pugh, the project has given the 1953
Jessica Biel to Play Hugh Hefner’s Wife in ‘Playmates’ Movie for Searchlight
Jessica Biel has joined the cast of the upcoming film “Playmates,” Variety has learned. Biel will now star opposite previously announced cast members Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Pullman, and Indiana Elle. The film will mark the feature writing and directorial debut of Lorraine
Inaugural Fantastic: Brasil at Rio Film Festival Creates International Bridge for Latin American Genre Cinema, Announces Winners
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Fantastic:Brasil debuted at this year’s Rio Film Festival as a new industry platform for genre cinema in the largest country in South America. The initiative is a partnership between the Fantastic Pavilion Cannes, Rio Market, Festival do Rio, FICCI
Cynthia Erivo Called Sunny Hostin to Explain Why ‘The View’ Host’s Comments on Cornell 7 Case Sparked Backlash: ‘Lead With Empathy’ and Not the Law
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin revealed on the show’s “Behind the Table” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that Cynthia Erivo called her with concerns over Hostin’s viral segment discussing the Cornell 7 sexual assault case. The “Wicked” Oscar nominee explained to Hostin why
Andrew Scott on ‘Elsinore’ and Being an Out Gay Actor in 2026: “I’ve Been Able to Thrive in This Situation, and That Feels Genuinely Extraordinary”
Scott, previously best known for playing the (hot) priest in 'Fleabag,' says of Ian Charleson, the 'Chariots of Fire' actor he plays in 'Elsinore' whose opportunities were limited because he was gay: "I thought when I was starting out that that was my fate too, but bit by bit,
RedBird Ponied Up $4 Billion to Fund Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
RedBird Capital Partners, led by Gerry Cardinale, invested $4 billion into Paramount’s deal to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery, the biggest Hollywood M&A deal in history, a source familiar with the deal confirmed to Variety. RedBird had already invested $2 billion in David
Busta Rhymes Breaks Down ‘Dillagence II’ Album and Writing to J Dilla Beats in Grammy Museum Q&A With Anderson .Paak
Busta Rhymes discussed the fundamentals of his new album “Dillagence II” last night at Los Angeles’ Grammy Museum, breaking down a handful of key tracks during a Q&A with musician Anderson .Paak and performing a string of his greatest hits along with a guest appearance from
Crunchyroll’s Inaugural Anime Future Forum Brings Anime Together for Day of Thought Leadership
Anime giant Crunchyroll kicks off its inaugural Anime Future Forum at New York’s Javits Convention Center, on Oct. 7. The event will serve as a precursor to New York’s Comic Con. The event seeks to bring anime together for day of thought leadership. Over 90 companies will be
Zhang Yimou Teases Chinese ‘Three-Body Problem’ Movie at Busan Film Festival’s Star-Packed Opening
Alfonso Cuarón, Korean star Hyun Bin and the cast of Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' walked the red carpet for Asia's leading film festival, where Michelle Yeoh and Ann Hui both received career honors.
Warner Bros. Water Tower Already Repainted to Add ‘A Skydance Corporation’ After Merger Closes
David Ellison wasted no time in adding the Skydance name to the iconic Warner Bros. water tower in Burbank. On Tuesday morning, shortly after Paramount officially closed its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to form Skydance, the famous landmark on the Warner
