“Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke said in an interview with The Guardian that the studio gifted her a “mini cupcake” as a congratulations when the vampire romance opened to an unexpectedly huge $69 million in November 2008. It was a blunt realization that no matter how
Turner Classic Movies has carved out a special custody arrangement in the forthcoming Warner Bros. Discovery split, Variety has learned exclusively. The classic film channel — beloved by Hollywood heavyweights and cinephiles around the world — has set a co-management structure
There is increasing reason to believe that the 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' star's acclaimed film directorial debut could overcome the aversion of the Academy's documentary branch to "celeb docs."
“Extra” exec producer Theresa Coffino is exiting the syndicated entertainment news strip after 26 years, she told staffers on Tuesday. Coffino runs day-to-day operations on the show, which is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures
Warner Bros. Discovery has settled on a date to reskin the Max streamer back to HBO Max: Early this Wednesday morning, according to streamer insiders. The flip won’t happen simultaneously, but customers will see “HBO Max” on the apps that formerly said “Max” across the
Will ticket sales be up, up and away as “Superman” takes off at the box office? The comic book adventure, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, is aiming for $120 million to $130 million domestically in its opening weekend. However, Warner Bros. and independent tracking
Director James Gunn is understandably working overtime to manage expectations for the inaugural release from DC Studios, which he runs in tandem with producer Peter Safran.
Rising star Brent Comer (Broadway’s “The Outsiders”) is set to make his on-screen debut in Netflix’s upcoming drama “The Mosquito Bowl,” from writer-director Peter Berg (“Friday Night Lights”). Comer will star in the feature alongside Nicholas Galitzine (“The Idea of You,”
Gather round children and listen to my lecture about the importance of physical media. Sometimes, when a person loves a show or movie so much the only way to show that love is by owning a physical copy of its contents. Plus, what if there’s an apocalypse? Sure, sure we will all
Johnny Depp told The Telegraph in a recently-published profile that he remembered thinking “fuck you” when Warner Bros. asked him to exit his role of Gellert Grindelwald during the making of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” The decision was made a day after Depp
Oasis has officially been given the Three Stripes treatment. In tandem with the rock duo’s highly anticipated reunion tour this summer, Adidas has partnered with Oasis on a limited-edition lineup of apparel — and it miraculously hasn’t sold out since its release earlier this
Apple products are notorious for rarely going on sale, so it’s smart to pounce fast when you see a good deal online. In recent weeks, Apple has discounted the price of its AirPods Max Headphones and its best-selling iPad, and now, shoppers can score a deal on the popular Apple
Live Nation is addressing concerns about the company’s practices and industry more broadly with a new packet of material meant for President Donald Trump’s administration and other government agencies, principally the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and Federal Trade
KVIFF Eastern Promises, the Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s industry section and film market, announced its winners Tuesday. Ștefan Bîtu-Tudoran’s “Battalion Records” won the Eurimages Co-production Development Award worth 20,000 Euros ($23,457), with the Eurimages Special
The program allows works in progress or development to compete for awards with a total value of $118,000 across its programs to help with “bridging the gap" for talented filmmakers.
Whether you’re taking an important call, listening to your favorite song or intently streaming the finale to the show you’ve been binging, good audio can only enhance your listening experience. Thankfully, a wide range of companies know the inconvenience of distorted, crackly
Kids—they’re adorable, sweet, and (let’s be honest) surprisingly expensive. But some products actually make life as a parent easier, like the Frida Baby snot sucker (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like), baby monitors and high chairs. Then there are the fun things you want to
A little over two years ago, the ubiquitous tech company Dyson made headlines for their highly innovative, if not slightly absurd, pair of air-purifying headphones. But if the $949 Dyson Zones — through which air (and of course, sound) flows into the ear cups, funnels into a
With the release of the new Nintendo Switch 2, retailers from across the web, like Walmart, Amazon and Target, have marked down the original Nintendo Switch 1 — namely the Nintendo Switch OLED is on sale. Discounted down to $259.79 (reg. $349.99) at Walmart, the Nintendo Switch
“Squid Game” has unsurprisingly remained a hit. For the second week in a row, Season 3 of the Korean drama has broken a Netflix record. After breaking onto the streamer’s list of its most popular non-English-language series of all time in the No. 9 position after just three
For Prime Day, gamers are in for a treat because the Xbox Series X/S consoles are marked down on Amazon. They’re in stock and ready to ship. The retail giant has the Xbox Series S (512GB) with an Xbox Wireless Controllers on sale for $314.99, or $65 off its list price, which is
Gunn constructs an intricate game of a superhero saga that’s arresting and touching, and occasionally exhausting, in equal measure.
The star, who plays Jimmy Olsen in James Gunn's new film, joined stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult at the L.A. premiere on Monday.
Amazon’s Kindle E-Reader has long been a preferred mode of reading for both eco-conscious folks and travelers and commuters alike. With its ink-free and paper-free design, the portable tablet has made it easy to take your reading on the go, without having to lug a bunch of
Matej Drlička, who was dismissed as the head of the Slovak National Theater by the far-right government of Robert Fico, spoke with passion about what was happening in his country at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, and called on the film industry to pressurize the European Union
Apple may be best-known for its latest AirPods earbuds, but more and more people are catching onto the brand’s AirPods Max headphones as well. Beloved by stars like Bella Hadid, Timothée Chalamet and the girls from Blackpink, the AirPods Max are Apple’s first-ever wireless
After conquering the top of the charts in the United States, global girl group Katseye has set a route for its first-ever tour. Beginning on Nov. 15 at The Armory in Minneapolis, Katseye’s “Beautiful Chaos” tour — named after their latest EP — will hit a dozen cities across
Langley Perer, a Mosaic Media Group manager, film producer and writer, died June 25 in Los Angeles from cancer, which she battled for four years. She was 44. “A one-line quote is not enough to describe Langley. The brightest of lights, who would change the temperature in the
Niels Swinkels has been promoted to president of international distribution at Focus Features. He was previously EVP and managing director. In his new position, Swinkels will continue to work closely with Focus Features’ Chairman Peter Kujawski, and the Focus senior leadership
The filmmaker also discusses how he helped Quentin Tarantino with 'Reservoir Dogs,' why his dark 2005 fantasy 'Tideland' "seems to disturb a lot of people" and his role as honorary president of the Umbria Film Festival.
The immersive theater company Punchdrunk has returned to New York City with “Viola’s Room” — and it couldn’t be more different than their signature international hit, “Sleep No More.” Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below: Whereas “Sleep No More” — which ran in New
Apple’s iPad is synonymous with tablets, and now, you can get one for cheaper than ever, thanks to this new Apple deal on Amazon. Amazon is offering the 11th-generation iPad on sale for just $279 online. That’s a generous $70 discount off its regular price of $349 and the
Upgrade your skincare routine with dozens of beauty deals this Prime Day. Amazon has unleashed some of the best skincare and beauty sales we’ve seen in years. Some of the buzziest products that are on sale include: our favorite dry shampoo, a ton of cost-friendly clean beauty
A group of over 200 people representing independent music companies is pushing back against a proposed acquisition of Downtown Music in a new open letter to the European Commission (EC) issued on Monday. IMPALA, a European trade group for independent music companies, issued the
The Nacelle Company will make a new animated series based on the cult ’90s show “Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa.” The news comes in advance of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 and is part of the company’s plans to create a shared universe of reimagined toy and animation hits, dubbed
The Darrah Cloud production will open at the Mansion at Hudson Yards later this summer
Raphael Saadiq has announced the expansion of his one-man show “No Bandwidth: One Man, One Night, Three Decades of Hits” to a 22-date tour kicking off this fall. The musician previously staged a smaller iteration of the show earlier this year, performing nights in Los Angeles,
Marcia Gay Harden has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix thriller series “Trinity” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. The acclaimed actress joins previously announced leads Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden in the show, which hails from “Bodyguard” creator Jed
“Monster” Season 3 has yet to set a premiere date, but Season 4 of the hit Netflix anthology series is already in the works. Variety has learned from sources that a fourth season focused on the Lizzie Borden case is currently prepping for a potential fall shoot, though no
He voiced the lasagna-loving cat in 2024’s ‘The Garfield Movie’ from Alcon Entertainment.
“Somebody needs a hug,” quipped Nathan Fillion at the film’s Hollywood premiere
What’s in a name? Denis Villeneuve‘s upcoming return to Arrakis is officially titled “Dune: Part Three.” Reports had called the film “Dune Messiah,” a nod to the 1969 book from Frank Herbert that the film will adapt as its storyline, following Paul “Muad’Dib” Atreides as he
Big Machine Label Group is launching a new imprint called Ascend Music in partnership with music industry executive Joel Klaiman. The new label will specialize in breaking and amplifying cross-genre talent, with the first slate of signings to be revealed this week. BMLG
Director Ines Novačić spent five years following first generation of kid influencers for the docuseries “Born to be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers.” The ABC News Studios six-part series explores the lives of the Fisher family, Mormon bloggers with five kids; the McClure
It’s a foregone conclusion that Amazon is a great source if you’re looking to score a new projector for outdoor movie nights, work presentations or just a TV replacement altogether. Of course it is, Amazon is a great source for, well, everything — especially for Prime Day. If
Inhabited exclusively by lesbians, the planet Clitopolis operates as a queer utopia isolated from any heterosexual foes as it floats inside the safety of “gay space” (a gated portion of the universe specifically for LGBT entities). Everyone there loves to party, except for
The cast of “Big Brother” Season 27 has been revealed — with one “Mystery Player” set to make a surprise entrance this season alongside the 16 houseguests. This season’s cast includes a professional bull rider, a dungeon master, an aura painter, an AI consultant and more. The
John Summit is taking over Randall’s Island this fall with the launch of his Experts Only Festival NYC, a two-day event scheduled for September 20-21. Curated by Summit, the dance festival, thrown in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats and EMW, will feature Summit
Imagine Entertainment today announced the launch of the second edition of its short film competition, “From Minutes to Movies ShortFest,” in partnership with The Film Zone, Stand Together and the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD). It is now open for
What does it take to get people back to the movies? So far, the answer seems to be blues-loving vampires, a cuddly alien and a life-sized block world. With crowd-pleasers like “Sinners,” “Lilo & Stitch” and “A Minecraft Movie,” the box office is showing signs of life after a
