Tom Cruise’s love for cinema has been well-documented — from his high-stakes stunts promoting the “Mission: Impossible” movies to his trips to the theater to support the latest blockbusters like Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” and the pop culture
'Detective Pikachu' helmer Rob Letterman will direct the live-action project.
A live-action “The Magic School Bus” movie, starring Elizabeth Banks as Ms. Frizzle, is regaining momentum after six years in development. Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights from Universal, which initially optioned the project in June 2020. Meanwhile Rob Letterman
The New York Asian Film Festival will present the North American premiere of Na Hong-Jin’s “Hope” as the centerpiece of its 25th edition, with Neon distributing the film in North America beginning Sept. 9. The screening takes place July 20 at the SVA Theatre in New York, where
The idea for a new AI animation studio came to Mark Stern through podcasts. Stern, the former head of original content for Syfy, was trying to figure out a way three years ago to visually augment the podcasts native to his studio Echoverse when he and his business partner,
Fixated, the creator-forward management company, is expanding its creator presence with new hires plucked from CAA and the creator-focused agency Evolved. The company said it has hired Skyler Spooner and Britt Rivera as vice presidents of talent, a move aimed at expanding the
With the NBA Finals over and done with, the New York Knicks are the league’s new champions. The NBA is now getting ready for the 2026-27 season, as the Washington Wizards take the No. 1 top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The two-night event takes place at Barclays Center in
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ESPN’s NFL draft analyst Matt Miller revealed that he was recently in a severe car accident and had a “life-saving amputation” of his left arm. “Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital,” he wrote on X. “I’m deeply
A series adaptation of the fantasy novel “The Everlasting” is in development at Netflix. The streamer won the rights to Alix E. Harrow’s bestseller in a competitive situation. Daphne Ferraro (previously the head writer on Amazon’s “Maxton Hall”) is on board to write the
She also starred in sword-and-sandal epics with Steve Reeves and in popular toothpaste sketches with Carlo Dapporto on RAI.
David Letterman’s long tenure in late-night is about to get a global boost as his Worldwide Pants teams with NBCUniversal and Merzigo to expand distribution of more than 6,000 episodes on YouTube, Facebook and other platforms around the world. The deal calls for tech Merzigo to
HBO Max has released the trailer for “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” premiering July 23. The 10-episode show was created as a spin-off to the hit “Big Bang Theory,” and episodes will be released weekly on Thursdays. Per the logline, “comic bookstore owner Stuart Bloom is
Just a few days after launching its much-hyped new FIFA game, Netflix has unveiled the streamer’s next big play-on-TV game will come from a wildly different genre. Titled “Unhinged,” the upcoming game is described as “an immersive horror game that feels a lot like ‘playing’ a
The award aims to honor "narrative feature film and television works that address environmental issues through creativity and possibility."
Film Independent is expanding the Film Independent Spirit Awards with the introduction of the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, a new honor recognizing narrative film and television works that engage with environmental issues through innovative and impactful
Summer reading season just got a little cheaper. Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial to Kindle Unlimited for Prime Day, giving readers a chance to browse millions of e-books, audiobooks, comics and magazines without paying upfront. Don’t have a Kindle e-reader? Shop these
Netflix’s anime viewership is soaring, from 1 billion views in 2023 to 1.5 billion views in 2025, Yuji Yamano, Netflix director of content in Japan, revealed Tuesday at an Annecy Netflix Anime panel. 150 million households in 190-plus countries view anime in 34 languages, he
Few accessories have a closer relationship with Hollywood than Ray-Ban sunglasses. From the Aviator’s military-rooted cool to the Wayfarer’s decades-long run across film, music and street style, the eyewear brand has long been a celebrity staple. Just in time for summer,
Paramount+ has commissioned a docuseries about shamed “X Factor” judge Tulsa from Dorothy Street Pictures, the producers behind Victoria Beckham doc “Victoria” and Pamela Anderson doc “Pamela: A Love Story.” Tentatively titled “Tulisa: The Reckoning,” the unscripted series will
A new take on “The Blair Witch Project” will haunt theaters next fall. Lionsgate, which is backing the reboot of the supernatural thriller, has slated the movie for Sept. 24, 2027. Plot details have not been revealed, but Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson has
Dylan Clark helms Lionsgate and Blumhouse Atomic Monster's reimagining of the 1999 horror feature that became a sensation after its Sundance debut.
Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA Talent) and Worldwide Production Agency are merging operations. The merger aims to create a new global agency dedicated to the film, television, commercial and digital media spaces, and their most sought-after artisans, department heads,
Netflix is announcing at Annecy an anime series adaptation of “Fool Night,” the critically acclaimed manga written by Kasumi Yasuda and currently serialized in Shogakukan Inc.’s Big Comic Superior. Netflix will launch the series in 2026. The announcement, which is being made
Milly Alcock is embracing queer interpretations of Supergirl. At the world premiere of “Supergirl” on Monday night, the star explained why she believes Kara Zor-El has become such a meaningful character for LGBTQ+ fans. “I’ve had a few people ask me about her because it’s Pride
There are few skincare brands that can claim both dermatologists and celebrities as fans, but La Roche-Posay has long occupied that sweet spot. The French pharmacy staple — known for sensitive-skin formulas, lightweight sunscreens and TikTok-viral repair creams — is currently
Revivals of “The Sound of Music” and “A Few Good Men” will return to Broadway as part of Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming 2026-2027 season. “The Sound of Music” opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in the spring under the direction of Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director
The Golden Globes Silk Road Tribute Gala will take place in Uzbekistan on Oct. 23 and 24.
Walmart is one of the nation’s more prominent advertisers, but, increasingly, it’s looking to become a bigger sell of advertising as well. The retailing giant, which offers video-advertising inventory around its stores and via its Vizio TV-manufacturing unit, said Tuesday that
With the success of “Rivals” on Disney+, the Mouse House is investing in its U.K. scripted original teams with two new hires. Disney+ scripted originals in the U.K. has tapped Ron O’Berst from “Hamnet” producer Hera Pictures for the role of director while Pure Fiction
The 'Flight of the Conchords' multihyphenate says, "with acting, only the first day is stressful. Writing is stressful all the time."
Gird your loins because “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting July 29. The sequel has grossed $677 million so far at the worldwide summer box office. Released theatrically on May 1, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” opened 20 years after the
A24’s “The Drama” is set to arrive on HBO Max July 31. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, “The Drama” follows soon-to-be-married couple Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) in the week leading up to their wedding. Their relationship quickly unravels once Emma,
Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter and actor Luke James will star as Elijah in the new Broadway musical “Wanted.” He joins previously announced cast members Solea Pfeiffer (“Hadestown”) as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine (“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”) as Martha Clarke and
A trio of female film and TV industry execs — with plenty of expertise in the Middle East space — is looking to expand the output of the Dubai-based Ta Films shingle after making a splash in Cannes with Yemeni-Scottish director Sara Ishaq’s debut feature “The Station.” Ta Films
French animation studio TeamTO has teamed up with the The Tetris Company to produce “Tetris: World Builders,” a new CG-animated 52 x 11’ adventure series aimed at kids aged 6 and up, inspired by the iconic world of Tetris. The project is being unveiled today during TeamTO’s
Savannah Guthrie fought through tears on the June 23 episode of “Today” while reacting to the latest news development regarding the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. News broke the day prior that Nancy was proclaimed dead in the second note sent to the Guthrie family
“Supermutant Magic Academy,” the upcoming series from Cartoon Network Studios based on the Eisner Award-winning 2015 comic by artist and writer Jillian Tamaki, debuted first footage at a panel discussing the making of the show. The series is set to air on Adult Swim. A sizzle
There are plenty of flashy tablets to shop during Prime Day, but for anyone whose summer goals include finally finishing the stack of books on their nightstand, the newest Kindle release might be the smarter buy. The 2024 Amazon Kindle, available in black and the popular Matcha
The sprawling nature of Homer’s epic “Odyssey” poem makes it understandable why a Hollywood studio would shell out hundreds of millions of dollars to bring it to life on the screen. But in ElevenLabs’ AI audiobook version, all it requires is four producers, several AI tools and
Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris star in Josh Greenbaum's comedy that hits Apple TV next month.
No one tells Stephen and Timothy Quay what to do. “They don’t dare,” they tell Variety. The Quay brothers – at Annecy to receive the Honorary Cristal award – are identical twins and always speak as one voice. “We need the freedom. Otherwise, we wouldn’t do it. Christopher
The U.K. and Ireland box office experienced a surge over the weekend as Disney’s “Toy Story 5” captured the top spot, debuting to a spectacular £15.3 million ($20.2 million). Opening in over 300 locations, the Pixar feature delivered the biggest opening weekend in the history
Olivia Rodrigo’s just announced Daisy Chain Fields Festival is not only donating 100% of its proceeds to charity, but the stacked lineup of all-women artists are also performing for free. In an interview with Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America” Tuesday, Rodrigo spoke more
The fifth installment in Pixar's franchise arrives more than 30 years after the original 'Toy Story' was released and welcomes Bad Bunny, Conan O'Brien, Alan Cumming and more to the franchise.
StoReel, the AI-native short-form drama platform, has unveiled Canvas, an end-to-end production and monetization environment aimed at the next wave of microdrama creators. The launch comes on the heels of a $34 million seed and user-acquisition financing round and represents
Brooke Shields has been named host of “Hearts of Heroes,” the weekend educational/informational series from Hearst Media Production Group that is back for Season 8 on Saturday, July 11. Shields takes over for previous host Ginger Zee (“Good Morning America”) as “Hearts of
Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy — who starred in Ryan Coogler’s Oscar-winning film “Sinners” and was honored at Variety’s Hitmakers event last year — will receive what may be his greatest honor to date on Oct. 1 at New York’s Radio City Music Hall: “Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th
It is not everyone who can say Jane Fonda stars in their feature directorial debut, an honor Katie Camosy boasts in “Gaslit.” The documentary follows the iconic actor and activist as she takes a road trip through the oil and gas fields of the Southern U.S., visiting communities
The 1975 Indian cinema landmark “Sholay” will make its “Films in Concert” world premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 10, with Melvin Tay conducting the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing R. D. Burman’s score live to screen. Sippy Films and esk are
