Sony's Tom Holland-led feature eyes 2026's biggest launch — and then some — as it looks to buck trends for superhero fatigue: "It's as much a gold standard as any for how to keep a character relevant."
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 5, Episode 2 of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” which aired on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. Ben Affleck has joined the pantheon of celebrity winners of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” taking home the top prize with a little (or a
Disney+ has greenlit “House of Fates,” a spinoff of the record-breaking Korean competition series “Battle of Fates,” from the original show’s producer and writer. The new series, shot on location in Korea, is fronted by the three top-placing fate readers from “Battle of Fates,”
Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has issued a statement in response to BTS’ decision not to submit for the 2027 awards, which the K-Pop superstars announced on Wednesday, in an effort to clarify that the launch of a Best Asian Pop category was not intended to sideline K-Pop artists.
"This business is in an interesting place," mused Garfield, who plays Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI film.
Of all the great cinematic narrative arcs, there’s something special about the comeback. Think “Rocky,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Natural.” A much-maligned or doubted hero rises and triumphs against all the odds. Goosebumps, every time. The comeback saga rings ever so
“Artificial” star Andrew Garfield is weighing on Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to drop the Luca Guadagnino-directed film about Sam Altman and OpenAI. “I was and I wasn’t [surprised],” the Oscar winner told me Wednesday while promoting his new movie “The Magic Faraway Tree.” “I
Anthony Mackie recently told IMDb (via The Independent) about Ian McKellen’s wholesome reaction when he told him on the “Avengers: Doomsday” set that he was playing Captain America. “I go to Ian McKellen, he goes, ‘Hello, son.’ I’m like, ‘Ian McKellen, sir. You’re amazing. It’s
Gunship is back with a spooky new music video. The trio’s visual is for their cover of Cyndi Lauper’s iconic “Time After Time,” which is featured on the soundtrack of Corin Hardy’s recent horror film “Whistle.” Hardy also directs the music video, which consists of previously
Markle, an executive producer on the documentary, joined Nahmias to discuss their new movie at a L.A. screening on Tuesday.
Tubi is expanding its 2026 rollout with a wide range of film and TV titles arriving throughout August. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series spanning various genres, from action-packed blockbusters and popular romantic comedies to arthouse
St. Vincent’s music goes beyond the merely dramatic, at times; it can be harrowing, if not soul-shaking, in its most intimate and passionate moments. So it’s not completely surprising that Annie Clark, the woman behind the nom de plume, would be interested in enhancing that
John Leguizamo has been voicing Sid the sloth since the “Ice Age” franchise launched in 2002, and the blockbuster success of the animated franchise is what allowed Leguizamo to put his kids through college. The actor told “Entertainment Tonight” on his press tour for “The
The project, titled 'Visalia' and 'Capture the Flag,' were at one point written by Sheridan.
A collection of record labels — including labels such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music — on Wednesday proposed a new set of guidelines for how AI-generated music could chart, demanding only tracks that were “substantially human made” qualify for the
Keep that World Cup fever going with soccer‘s biggest and brightest stars taking to the pitch tonight for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. This is the fourth time since 2020 that the North American league has faced off against Mexico’s premier soccer league in an all-star game. For
Tomi Adeyemi, author of the novel “Children of Blood and Bone,” said the upcoming Paramount film adaptation of her book was “the worst thing I have ever had to live through” and “I never want to hear about this project again” in a five-minute video posted on Wednesday. Adeyemi,
The Bruin Theater in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village is set to reopen in October, with the announcement capping a big month for the city’s movie lovers. Last week, Sony Pictures announced it will take over operation of the Cinerama Dome with Alamo Drafthouse running the former
Meta continues to post soaring revenue, but the Mark Zuckerberg-led company took a big hit in the second quarter of 2026 related to legal proceedings and layoffs. The company, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, said it took $2.4 billion in charges “related to legal
Glen Powell’s football comedy “Chad Powers” is back for Season 2, which will release Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. People are starting to catch on to the odd behavior of Russ Holliday, aka Chad Powers (Glen Powell) this second season, especially
The head of Cinema United is reiterating the lobbying organization’s opposition to Paramount Skydance’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as the group’s support of litigation filed by state Attorneys General that has put the deal on hold. In a letter to theater owners
Jason Cloth, a financier with executive producer credits on “Joker,” “Babylon,” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted in Chicago on allegations that he ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme. Cloth, 60, faces seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly lying to investors about
Lynette Howell Taylor has been reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning a second consecutive term as the organization moves toward its 100th anniversary. Also elected to the 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board are: Lesley Barber
The 47-year-old, who hails from Liverpool, England, is the 37th person to hold the office.
Cooper Hoffman plays the star's muse in 'I Want Your Sex,' the new erotic comedy from filmmaker Gregg Araki.
Joe Miñoso is leaving “Chicago Fire” after 15 seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The actor has played firefighter Joe Cruz on the NBC drama series since Season 1. He will appear in a handful of episodes in the show’s upcoming 15th season to wrap up his character arc. Miñoso
Netflix has announced an exciting new rotation of movies and series for this August, including a variety of horror and crime projects to prepare viewers for the upcoming fall season. The “Chucky” franchise will kick off the slew of horror movies arriving this month, including
Disney+ enters August with an exciting slate of new releases, old favorites and live sports tournaments. August starts off with classic franchises like “Jurassic Park” and “Men in Black” hitting Disney+ and Hulu, and the Jonas Brothers return with the premiere of “Camp Rock 3”
“The Daily Show” blew out the candles on 30 years this month, and to celebrate, the Comedy Central talk series is putting out a three-episode podcast series titled “30 F#@king Years: The Daily Show Remembers.” The limited audio series is hosted by the News Team — that’s Jordan
The celebrated author weighs in on Christopher Nolan's film: “No reason why Nolan, or anyone else, should not re-imagine/re-envision a classical hero.”
T-Mobile is making it more affordable to cut ties with traditional internet providers. For a limited time, new customers who sign up for any T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan can receive their first month of service on T-Mobile1, plus up to $200 back through a virtual prepaid
Mia Talerico also stars in Michael W. Gray's coming-of-age feature that hits theaters Sept. 4 from Blue Harbor Entertainment.
“The Odyssey” has surpassed $700 million at the global box office, becoming the fourth highest-grossing movie of the year after just 12 days in theaters. Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic has generated $320.5 million domestically and $407.4 million overseas, bringing worldwide
Hollywood hasn’t begun packing for the fall festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto, but the Sundance Film Festival has dropped in with a reminder that January is around the corner. On Wednesday, leadership at Sundance sent out a mid-year update on the fest’s seismic move
The beauty of "Tony" is that it doesn’t make anything feel predetermined. It’s the story of an old-school American summer — those months when a college kid like Tony, doing a job because he needs a job, has the drifting freedom to fall into random experiences, because that’s
Michael Lockshin’s Russian-language adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita” is finally getting a long-awaited U.S. theatrical release. Following a lengthy battle, Luminosity Pictures are rolling the movie out Stateside from Sept. 18, Variety can confirm.
The Sundance Film Festival's leading man opens up on what to expect as the iconic showcase for independent film makes the move from Utah to Colorado for 2027 and beyond.
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is set to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with an original haunted house dubbed “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness.” As part of the experience, guests will be able to climb aboard the “Crazy Train” for a terrifying trip through his
Two of Scotland’s best known faces from cinema and TV are set to tread the boards together for the first time and at a theater close to their home towns. “Trainspotting” legend Ewan McGregor and “The Traitors” favorite Alan Cumming will take the lead in the stage adaptation of
Shane McRae is the latest addition to the upcoming AMC drama series “Thunder Road,” Variety has learned exclusively. The series, which is produced in a partnership between AMC and NASCAR, is set in the world of stock car racing with Dennis Quaid set for the lead role. It was
The Center at West Park, a New York City nonprofit community, arts and culture hub, will return to East Hampton to present a one-night-only staged reading of the “The Big Chill.” The ensemble will feature Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei (“My Cousin Vinny,” “The Wrestler”), Tony
The Oscar-winning actor said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that allegations of sexual assault and misconduct are "absolutely and categorically false."
EFD Studios, Latin America’s biggest film equipment rental company, has named longterm Imcine senior executive José Miguel Álvarez Ibargüengoitia as CEO of EFD Studios Mexico. The appointment of Álvarez Ibargüengoitia, one of the best-known and regarded of figures on Mexico’s
Jared Leto has responded to allegations of criminal sexual conduct leveled against him by several women in a BBC documentary, declaring them to be “categorically false.” “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Darkest Secret” was released on Wednesday and featured a total of 10 women who came
Jordan directed and produced the second American remake of the heist thriller, which hits theaters next March
Starz and Sony’s Crunchyroll are rolling out a new bundle now available through Prime Video in the U.S. priced at $16.99/month for the pair of streamers — more than 23% off compared with buying the services separately. It’s the first U.S. bundle deal for Crunchyroll, the anime
British stand-up comedian and writer Elf Lyons is bringing her show “The Woman on the Edge” to New York. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18, marks Lyons’ United States debut. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment and Mick Perrin Worldwide, the show is
The weekly ‘Films on Film’ launches Sept. 4 with programming dedicated to Charles Grodin. Future subjects include Ennio Morricone, comedy and fascism in World War II and Vincent Price.
Jean-Pierre Dorléac, the costume designer behind “Somewhere in Time” and “Battlestar Galactica,” died July 23 from natural causes. He was 83. Dorléac earned an Oscar nomination for the 1981 film “Somewhere in Time.” He also landed 11 Emmy nominations for his TV work, winning
Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong and 'Misty Green' star Rosalind Eleazar will also be among honorees at the Sept. 13 gala fundraiser.