Artist management and production company Entertainment 360 has promoted Nicola Chomiak, Yang Fei, Erica Kennedy, Jonah Koppelman and Dustin Rios from assistant to manager. All five are based in the company’s Los Angeles office and now represent clients across both the literary
Harry Styles has announced his new album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” releasing on March 6. The singer revealed the album cover and release date for his fourth album on Thursday morning. The 12-track project will be executive produced by Kid Harpoon, who also
CNN Films has acquired “Why We Dream,” the feature documentary that tells the story of the Normandy Legacy Flight that brought World War II veterans back to the coast of France in 2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The film from director Meredith Danluck will
R. Scott Gemmill has signed has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The news comes soon after the Season 2 premiere of “The Pitt,” on which Gemmill serves as creator, showrunner and executive producer. The medical procedural drama reteams him with Noah Wyle, who
“Marshmallow,” one of last year’s indie horror success stories, is headed back to the woods with a new sequel. Hemlock Circle Productions announced the news that director Daniel DelPurgatorio, writer Andy Greskoviak and cast members Kue Lawrence, Kai Cech, Dylan Friedman and
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Pablo Larraín and his brother and producing partner, Juan De Dios Larraín, have launched pijama, a streaming platform for independent and undistributed films. The TVOD platform allows filmmakers and producers to upload their films directly to pijama,
Comedians Tig Notaro and Matteo Lane are set to headline civil rights organization Lambda Legal’s inaugural Stand Up for Equality event on March 4. Held at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, the comedy fundraiser is designed to help Lambda Legal in their ongoing fight to
It’s a sunny day for “Sesame Street” fans: YouTube, under an agreement with Sesame Workshop, has become the largest digital library for content of the classic children’s show — offering more than 100 full episodes for free. The 100-plus full “Sesame Street” episodes from
Welcome to the vaults. Now you can join the post-nuclear apocalypse in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming competition series based on the world of “Fallout,” titled “Fallout Shelter.” Casting is now open for the 10-episode reality series, which is produced by Studio Lambert in
This morning, the NFL announced the return of “Origins: An NFL Collection” for Super Bowl LX, featuring designs from Bay Area brands Aaron De La Cruz, BLVCK SCVLE and Nostalgia. The exclusive capsule showcases each designer’s interpretation of the Super Bowl through art and
Peacock has dropped a red band trailer for “Ted” Season 2. In the trailer, which can be seen below, Ted and John are in their senior year of high school and are having no more luck fitting in than they did before. The season promises plenty of pot, sexual hijinks, Dungeons &
Smosh, which touts itself at the internet’s biggest sketch-comedy troupe, has signed with WME for representation in all areas. Founded by Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox in 2005, Smosh became a pioneer of creator-first entertainment. After the duo split up in 2017, Smosh was sold
'Search Party' creator Sarah-Violet Bliss is writing and directing for Topic Studios and producer Dylan Clark.
As HBO Max completes its rollout in Europe, the streaming service’s head honchos seem undeterred by the contentious sale of parent company Warner Bros. Discovery in the U.S. Instead, they are focused on getting the message to customers in eight new countries, including Germany
The actors will reveal this year's contenders in 24 categories, including the new casting award, on Jan. 22 ahead of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15.
Hans Zimmer and his music company, Bleeding Fingers Music, are set to compose the score for HBO‘s upcoming “Harry Potter” series. The series, set to debut in 2027, is based on the books by author J.K Rowling. The books, “Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Chamber of Secrets,” “Prisoner of
Popular mobile game “Subway Surfers” has announced the upcoming launch of its sequel, “Subway Surfers City.” Debuting globally on Feb. 26, “Subway Surfers City” reimagines the original 2012 game’s train-track chase with an upgraded art style, new gameplay mechanics and modes,
Ah, Perry the Platypus, you’re just in time… for a new “Phineas and Ferb” movie! Variety has learned that Disney Branded Television just greenlit a third “Phineas and Ferb” film, set to begin production later this year to eventually run on Disney+ and the linear Disney Channel.
Paramount Skydance said “time is of the essence” in its lawsuit seeking to force Warner Bros. Discovery to divulge more financial info about its deal with Netflix. But a judge disagreed with that assessment. On Thursday, Delaware Chancery Court judge Morgan T. Zurn dismissed
Originally scheduled for release on Jan. 15 in Australia, the film has been pushed back to April 9 as new developments emerge in the lawsuits between Wilson and the film's producers
In 2026, Nintendo is expanding its titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 with more games, like “Mario Kart World,” “Kirby Air Riders,” “Donkey Kong Bananza,” “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond” and others. In addition, the gaming company just dropped a new title to play that revisits a
Timothée Chalamet’s “Marty Supreme” Oscar campaign got a significant boost during a Q&A for the film moderated by Robert Downey Jr., who won the supporting actor Oscar for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” in 2024. Downey heaped praise on Chalamet, going so far as to call the
The espionage term “Ponies,” explains the title card to the Peacock spy drama of the same name, derives from the acronym for “persons of no interest.” In the winter of 1977, that’s exactly who Bea (Emilia Clarke) and Twila (Haley Lu Richardson) are: Americans in Moscow by
From Brazilian emergency responders to Berlin gangsters and avant-garde politics, the Berlinale’s 2026 sidebars put high-concept series and radical cinema in the spotlight.
Strand Releasing has acquired the North American theatrical rights to writer-director Adam Sherman’s “Vampires of the Velvet Lounge.” The horror film will be released by the independent distributor in select markets, including New York and Los Angeles, exclusively in theaters
Pamela Golum and Cynthia Swartz, two veteran communications executives, will receive special honors at the 63rd annual ICG Publicist Guild Awards, set for March 13 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Golum, president of global entertainment for the Lippin Group,
Such is the secrecy behind Sam Mendes’ upcoming four-part biopic about the Beatles that the actors aren’t allowed to take hard copies of the scripts beyond the set. Thankfully, Mia McKenna-Bruce can reveal that what she’s seen so far is “absolutely next level.” Even a
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,” Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident” and Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” have been added to the Criterion Collection. The three releases, among the most acclaimed films of 2025, are being distributed by Neon. They are viewed
Quince is stepping further into pop-cultural territory with a high-profile collaboration tied to A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited musical return. The direct-to-consumer brand has partnered with the multi-hyphenate artist to mark the release of “DON’T BE DUMB,” Rocky’s first studio
“How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” the new Netflix series from “Derry Girls” creator Lisa McGee, has unveiled a twisty trailer and Feb. 12 release date. The eight-episode comedy thriller follows three close friends: clever, chaotic TV writer Saoirse (Roísín Gallagher),
Paris-based sales agency Inwave Films has secured international rights to “Lust,” the sophomore feature by Ralitza Petrova. The film is set to world premiere in the Forum strand at the Berlin Film Festival, which runs Feb. 12-22. Petrova’s debut feature, “Godless,” premiered at
Sixty years after “Star Trek” first debuted, Paramount+’s “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” is presenting the beloved franchise to a new generation, while paying homage to its legacy and millions of Trekkies old and new. Creator Gaia Violo is introducing a new set of characters
Gap Inc. wants to embed its brands more deeply into pop culture — and it’s turning to former Paramount senior exec Pam Kaufman to lead the charge. The retailer has hired Kaufman as executive VP, chief entertainment officer. In the newly created role, she will report to Gap Inc.
“Wuthering Heights” plans on seducing you into theaters this Valentine’s Day. Ahead of Emereld Fennell’s highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Warner Bros. has teamed up with Bloomingdale’s on multiple luxury collections inspired by Margot Robbie and
Prime Video has unveiled a first look at the forthcoming live-action series “Tomb Raider,” starring Sophie Turner as video game icon Lara Croft. The series, which is currently in production, is an adaptation of the classic video game franchise and was originally greenlit at
“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” will become available to stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on Jan. 23. The Scott Cooper-directed Bruce Springsteen biopic stars Jeremy Allen White as the legendary singer-songwriter alongside Jeremy Strong as record producer Jon Landau,
Alix Earle is inviting guests into her dressing room. The leading social media personality (and recent “Dancing With the Stars” frontrunner) is expanding her digital universe with “Get Real With Me,” a new monthly YouTube and video podcast series that elevates her viral “Get
Here comes more streamflation: Spotify is increasing the prices of its premium, ad-free streaming plans in the U.S. over the next month, the company announced. It’s the third price hike in four years for Spotify in the U.S. The increase in the U.S. has been expected, after
Berlinale Series Market Selects will welcome 17 scripted shows and three docu-series this year, including Ken Burns’ latest offering “The American Revolution,” co-directed with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Other potential highlights include Globo’s “Emergency 53,” starring
Fawzia Mirza, the award-winning director of “The Queen of My Dreams,” has been tapped to helm “Bhoot,” an English-language South Asian paranormal thriller from Toronto-based Champ & Pepper and multi-hyphenate Dana Abraham. The film, written by and co-starring Abraham (“Orphan
Before she became a globally recognized presenter as the face of “Love Island” in the U.K., Maya Jama dreamed of becoming an actor. “I was that kid who would be like, ‘Let’s have a performance in the front room and get all our family members to pay for a ticket,'” the
Arthouse stalwart Janus Films took home the second annual Unifrance Distribution Prize at this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris, collecting $11,646 in recognition of its handling of Alain Guiraudie’s “Misericordia.” Picked up out of Cannes in 2024, the darkly comic
A nearly three-hour film about Kabuki was never supposed to be a box office juggernaut, but “Kokuho” has defied expectations to become Japan’s top live-action hit — and an Oscars international feature shortlister. Directed by Lee Sang-il and starring Ken Watanabe, the drama
Elon Musk’s X has implemented new technological restrictions on its Grok AI chatbot to prevent the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes, responding to mounting international pressure as Britain’s media regulator Ofcom continues its formal investigation into whether the
The first trailer has been unveiled for Berlinale-bound Indonesian horror feature “Sleep No More,” marking the latest international outing for filmmaker Edwin. Produced by Palari Films alongside co-production partners across Asia and Europe, the feature — titled “Monster Pabrik
The Yellow Affair has acquired lyrical Sámi drama “Árru,” which will have its world premiere in the Panorama strand of Berlinale next month. The film, accompanied by evocative “yoik” music and unfolding in scenic Arctic landscapes, explores “the struggle to break the silence
The film from director Karl Friis Forchhammer, world premiering at the Copenhagen documentary fest, explores the alternative society shaped by hippie culture and governed by consensus democracy.
Paris-based sales agent Alpha Violet has acquired the rights to Fernanda Tovar’s feature debut “Sad Girlz.” The sensitive coming-of-ager, which will world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival as part of the Generation strand, follows two best friends in the aftermath of a
In her latest drama “Tell Everyone” Finnish director Alli Haapasalo – also known for Sundance hit ‘Girl Picture’ – goes back to the year 1898. But she found few differences between the past and the present. “That’s the saddest part of the story – it’s just as relevant. This
Blue Finch Films has picked up international sales rights to “Bowels of Hell,” a genre-bending horror film set to make its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam this month. The U.K. sales and distribution company secured worldwide rights excluding Brazil
