Mexico’s Martfilms has boarded “Looking for Sam,” Mariana Rondón’s follow-up to her acclaimed coming -of-age drama “Bad Hair” (“Pelo malo”). A docu-fiction hybrid bound for San Sebastian’s Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, the drama follows two lead actors from Mariana
The Owen sisters may be back in “Practical Magic 2” 28 years after Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first played the sibling witches, but that doesn’t mean the first movie’s outing doesn’t still sting a little. The original “Practical Magic” was a critical and box office
Xolo Maridueña wasn’t sure what would become of Blue Beetle after he debuted as the DC crime fighter in a 2023 blockbuster. That was, until DC boss James Gunn called him about coming back for the “Superman” sequel, “Man of Tomorrow.” “I was in Japan with my friends; nobody knew
“Love Overboard” is lost at sea. The dating show executive produced by Alex Cooper has been canceled by Hulu, Variety has confirmed. Hosted by “The Bachelorette” and “The Traitors” alum Gabby Windey, the reality series followed 22 contestants aboard a luxury yacht who were
A jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. After a day of closing arguments, Davis was found guilty of murder with the use of a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang, according to ABC
Seoul-based sales agent Finecut has acquired international sales rights to “Guardians of the Video Game,” a 3D animated feature based on the Naver Webtoon of the same name, ahead of the Toronto market. “Guardians of the Video Game” originated as a Naver Webtoon by Gasfard that
When Liv Walker first heard from the “Love Island USA” casting team, she thought it might be a scam. After all, she had never even seen the show. Originally scouted for Season 5 of the reality dating show, Walker turned down the initial offer. But when the casting team reached
President Trump on Monday endorsed a federal tax incentive for film and TV production, a move long sought by Hollywood studios and unions. In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump said he will push for a bipartisan bill to save the industry. “I am going to suggest that
Gal Gadot appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to promote her Prime Video action movie “The Runner” and told host Josh Horowitz that she would likely not return as Wonder Woman if an opportunity to make a third movie came to be. “For me to go to do another Wonder Woman,
The live-action “Gargoyles” reboot has turned to stone. The project, which was in early development at Disney+, is no longer moving forward, a source confirms to Variety. It was announced in 2023 that the streamer was working with writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic
Marty Nadler, a producer, sitcom writer and stand-up comedian, who worked on “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley” and “The Odd Couple,” died in Margate, Florida, on Aug. 26. He was 80. His son, Charlie Nadler, said he died due to complications from myasthenia gravis. Born in the
Michael Strahan was a little more than halfway through his NFL career when 9/11 happened. The defensive end spent all 15 seasons of his pro football career with the New York Giants. One ominous moment from that catastrophic period that Strahan will never forget took place on
As the great Aretha Franklin taught us, it’s usually a backhanded approach to begin a critique with praise for the gowns. Or gown, in the case of “Sacred Creatures,” a microbudget hothouse drama otherwise not given to ostentatious styling. Still, it’s a pretty defining dress.
AMC Theatres is entering the indie film fray. The world’s largest movie theater chain announced Monday it will launch Leawood Films, a distribution venture advised by a trio of veteran Hollywood executives — including former Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group chairman Toby
The major exhibitor is launching Leawood Films, a distribution company that will put indie movies in theaters that might otherwise be overlooked.
Willy Chavarria is toughening up Ugg. The New York-based designer has teamed with the Southern California footwear brand for a new unisex collection that trades Ugg’s suede-and-shearling for black leather, chrome hardware and biker-inspired silhouettes. The collaboration
Sheri Herman, a cable and digital media pioneer who helped launch E! Entertainment TV, died of heart failure Aug. 6 in Florida. She was 71. Born in Philadelphia, Herman graduated Temple University and started out at the Madison Avenue ad agency AC&R. After working as a
HBO Max will launch on Prime Video and Hulu Japan in October, giving subscribers access to the streamer’s slate of HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios and Max originals programming, including a new HBO original “Harry Potter” series debuting at
With the decision to abandon a planned retrospective on the works of fashion designer John Galliano announced just one month ago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its affiliated Costume Institute has bookended an ignominious chapter in its vaunted history. The exhibition, and
Joko Anwar’s “Satan’s Slaves: Origin” (original title: “Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin”), the next chapter in the filmmaker’s blockbuster horror franchise, has been boarded for worldwide sales by Barunson E&A, the Korean studio behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite.” The
Episodes of The Howard Stern Show will also be made available to stream on HBO Max for the first time
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have filed a federal lawsuit against Anthropic that claimed the AI giant’s alleged theft of the companies’ intellectual property marked “a brazen campaign of illegally torrenting, scraping, and downloading copyrighted works on a
The actor joins Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst and Paul Anthony Kelly.
A satirical Hollywood horror-romance novel is set to release next year from Hanover Square Press and debut author Clare Ogawa. The book, titled “This Town Will Eat you Alive,” follows an assistant who learns the movie exec she works for is turning into a tentacled monster that
After rocketing to fame with his breakout role in “Off Campus,” Stephen Kalyn has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s “The Housemaid’s Secret.” Kalyn joins the previously announced ensemble of Sydney Sweeney, Kristen Dunst, Michele Morrone and Paul Anthony Kelly for the film, which
Norman Reedus is set to star alongside James Marsden in the upcoming Apple TV series “Disavowed,” Variety has learned. The show was originally announced back in May with Marsden in the lead role. Exact details on Reedus’ role are being kept under wraps. The show is based on an
“Tires” keeps on rolling. The Shane Gillis sitcom has been renewed for Season 4 at Netflix, a few weeks after the third season premiered on the streamer. Hailing from co-creators Gillis, John McKeever and Steve Gerben, “Tires” follows the dysfunctional staff of auto repair
HBO is developing the dark mystery series “Imposter,” Variety has learned. The project hails from writer and executive producer Kalos Chu, with Lauren LeFranc and Rachel Jacobs executive producing via Acid and Tender, which is currently under an overall deal at HBO. “Imposter”
Briar University is getting dressed for Halloween. Spirit Halloween is bringing Prime Video’s breakout romance series “Off Campus” into costume aisles this fall, launching an officially licensed collection inspired by some of the show’s most recognizable looks. The lineup lets
The former Saturday Night Live star discusses the film being shelved and revived, acting with American icon Bugs Bunny, and the sketch show he’s making with his mom
Variety will honor Oscar-winning British filmmaker Danny Boyle with its Creative Impact in Directing Award at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday. Boyle, whose wide-ranging credits span “Trainspotting,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Steve Jobs” and the “28 Days Later” franchise, will
A 12-hour clock counts down to an inevitable massacre in “Onslaught,” the kind of elevated, razor-wire genre romp that director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett used to make before studio outings like “Godzilla vs. Kong.” It isn’t the most polished of the duo’s output, and
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Hart Island,” the Season 1 finale of “Furious,” now streaming on Hulu. So what’s the deal with Alice’s little smile at the end of “Furious”? Emmy Rossum’s pleased expression, as happy as we’ve seen Alice throughout “Furious,” is
The audience that gravitates to games on PlayStation has become notoriously difficult for advertisers to reach. Until now. Sony Pictures Television on Monday unveiled “Live TV on PS5,” an offering of more than 100 free ad-supported video channels that can all be accessed via
'Werewolf in the Waves,' shot predominantly on Frye's iPhone, centers on a reunion with Seth Binzer, aka Shifty, an old friend from childhood, a connection that evolved to a tragic love story amid his relapse.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall” will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. The film will debut on Oct. 1 at Alice Tully Hall on 35mm with Anderson and Winter in attendance. The new concert film captures the Geese frontman’s sold-out
The Dolly Parton estate has announced the first large public programs honoring the life and music of the late superstar, with events titled “DollyFest: The Celebration of a Lifetime” set to take place in Nashville and London on successive weekends in 2027. Dates have not yet
Strand Releasing has acquired North American rights to Ulrike Ottinger’s “The Blood Countess,” the baroque black comedy starring Isabelle Huppert as the legendary Countess Elizabeth Báthory. The film, which world premiered in the Berlinale Special Gala section earlier this
Japanese superstar singer-songwriter Yoshiki has signed a global distribution and publishing administration agreement with BMG through his record label, Melodee. BMG will provide global distribution for Yoshiki’s new releases, beginning with “Forever Love (Live),” his new
Amelia Dimoldenberg knows firsthand the impact a youth club can have. In fact, if she didn’t attend one 16 years ago, “Chicken Shop Date” — her viral celebrity talk show that has amassed her nearly 3 million followers and become a cultural touchstone — wouldn’t exist. What
From stealing bases to stealing hearts, the Chicago Cubs are getting into the content game. The baseball team just announced the upcoming release of “Nine Innings to Love,” a scripted rom-com series that is set to launch on the team’s TikTok account on Sept. 4. The series is
Antonia Hylton will take over MS NOW’s news-focused weekend afternoons when she launches “The Assignment” on September 12. The program will air from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Hylton takes on a task that has for many years been anchored by Alex Witt. Witt’s last
The original 'Thunder' co-star posted an offensive rant about 'The Odyssey' star being cast in the sequel: "If you haven’t noticed, she’s pregnant."
Zack Snyder’s “The Last Photograph” will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The screening is set for Sunday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. local time at the John Bassett Theatre, TIFF’s new screening venue located at the Metro Toronto Convention
The New Yorker Festival, the magazine’s annual “celebration of culture and ideas,” is happening this year Oct. 23-25 in New York City — and it has tipped the celeb-stocked lineup of speakers for the 2026 edition. The event’s confirmed speakers include: Conan O’Brien, Parker
Also earning its European premiere at the Swiss festival is 'Babies' from Lauren Miller Rogan, starring her husband, Seth Rogen, and Anna Kendrick, Issa Rae, Dan Stevens and Sharon Stone.