If you loved “chicken jockey” or enjoyed yelling “I am Steve” while watching “A Minecraft Movie,” then get ready because Warner Bros. Pictures is inviting fans to experience the blockbuster in a new way. On May 2, showings of the movie will be showing across North America, and
“Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski is set to direct a “Miami Vice” remake for Universal Pictures. Dan Gilroy (“Nightcrawler,” “The Bourne Legacy”) is adapting the screenplay. Though plot details haven’t been revealed, the movie is based the 1980s TV series, starring
“Baby Invasion” filmmaker Harmony Korine’s creative collective brand EDGLRD is getting in on the lucrative trend of high-end gaming accessories with the launch of a limited edition keyboard in partnership with premium gaming hardware company Higround. Teased last month in a
Greg Berlanti has set up multiple projects across multiple streamers on which he will serve as co-writer, Variety has confirmed. Although Berlanti remains one of the most prolific producers in Hollywood via his Warner Bros. TV-based Berlanti Productions, the most recent show on
If you have a tendency to leave shopping to the very last second, you’re certainly not alone. While there’s still ample time to procure the perfect gift, if you do procrastinate this year, you’ve still got plenty of options that you can order and send instantly online — but
Veteran Nashville music executive Leslie Fram has officially announced her new business venture, FEMco (Fram Entertainment & Music), a consulting collective offering artist development, talent booking and production, and B2B connections to Nashville’s entertainment community.
The studio has announced special showings that encourage talking and singing along with the film, which is already known for inspiring in-theater hijinks.
The 'Mission: Impossible' star is encouraging fans to go see Ryan Coogler's genre-defying thriller as tickets to 'MI8' go on sale.
Patel is also writing the feature that Thunder Road, the banner behind the bullet-blazing John Wick movies, is producing.
From Birkin-toting adults to toy-collecting children, a certain plush toy called a Labubu is the name on everyone’s lips. The palm-sized collectible figurine was first released in 2015 alongside other Nordic-inspired creatures in a “Monsters” series created by
SZA leads with double the power on both the albums and songs charts as her “SOS” LP returns to the top of the album chart for a 13th nonconsecutive week. Her’s and Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther” also tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a milestone 10th total and consecutive week.
Chappell Roan has signed to Foundations Music for management after cutting ties with her previous manager last November. News of the signing came from Foundations Music partner Drew Simmons, who has served as Noah Kahan’s manager for over a decade. “Thrilled to be working with
This Monday, “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan was awarded the Commitment Prize by French media company Konbini at Canneseries, where she also gave a career talk. During the hour-long masterclass, the Irish actor spoke in depth about not only her work on shows like “Derry
It’s a proud day for Ireland as two of its native sons, Hollywood actors Jamie Dornan and Conor MacNeill, launch the feature and television production entity Blackthorn Films. The new venture will be based in the northern region of the country, where Dornan and MacNeill were
Shaji N. Karun, the visionary Indian director and cinematographer who redefined Malayalam-language cinema with his meditative visual language and emotionally resonant storytelling, died April 28 at his home in Thiruvananthapuram after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 73.
The cousin of “Top Gun: Maverick” screenwriter Eric Singer sued Paramount Pictures on Sunday, claiming he wrote key action scenes in the film without credit or compensation. Shaun Gray, who has worked primarily as a visual effects artist, alleges that he worked on the script
Non-professional actor Abou Sangare stars in Boris Lojkine’s drama as a refugee in Paris awaiting the asylum interview that will determine his fate.
To understand how diffuse the world of sports media has become, look no further than ESPN’s “SportsCenter.” ESPN’s flagship newscast airs multiple iterations throughout the day on linear platforms. It has dedicated social content across major platforms including Snapchat. It
‘The Riders’ is an adaptation of Tim Winton’s novel of the same name.
BET+’s critically acclaimed series “Diarra From Detroit,” produced by BET Studios, is returning for a Season 2. The dramatic comedy will return with creator, executive producer, writer and star Diarra Kilpatrick, as well. as series regulars Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry
Veeps, the live-streaming platform co-founded by Joel and Benji Madden and owned by Live Nation, has expanded its business to include narrative films, with the indie motherhood dramedy “Nora” among the first available titles. Following a theatrical release by Suncatcher
The Sundance Institute has revealed the fellows for the 2025 directors, screenwriters and Native labs. The Native lab begins in-person April 28 through May 3 in Santa Fe, N.M. while the directors lab returns for its 45th anniversary June 1 through 16 in Estes Park, Colo. The
Brad Pitt is set to star in the upcoming adaptation of “The Riders” with “Conclave” filmmaker Edward Berger on board to direct. A24 will finance and distribute the film. Production is expected to begin in early 2026 and shoot in multiple locations across Europe. That’s the
Forget templates — trust the tools that think bigger. Squarespace is giving website design a major AI glow-up with the launch of Blueprint AI, a new suite of tools aimed at streamlining the creative process for entrepreneurs, artists and business owners alike. At the center of
The former 87North and Studio 8 will head up the theatrical slate at the genre specialist, kicking off with Jason Segel/ Samara Weaving-starrer 'The Trip.'
Nicole Kidman, the trailblazing actor and producer who last starred in Halina Reijn’s thought-provoking “Babygirl,” will be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival where she will receive the Woman in Motion Award from Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault, Cannes
In the first two weeks that “Smash” has played to crowded theaters on Broadway, the behind-the-scenes process around the show about the making of “Bombshell: The Marilyn Monroe Story” — adapted from the NBC cult-favorite series that ran from 2012-2013 — has already proven to be
The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will start on May 7, the Vatican said on Monday following a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican, the first since Francis’ funeral on Saturday. The secretive conclave, in which roughly 130 cardinals from around the world
The Cannes Film Festival has put together a powerful jury for its 78th edition, including Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong (“The Apprentice”) and Payal Kapadia, the Indian filmmaker of “All We Imagine as Light.” Mixing actors, filmmakers and authors, the jury will also comprise of
Hong Sangsoo, Alba Rohrwacher, Payal Kapadia, and Carlos Reygadas are also among the jurors who will pick the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes festival.
Melissa Joan Hart will host Variety‘s first-ever Power of Women: Nashville event, taking place on Thursday, May 1, with Noah Kahan, Maren Morris, Hillary Scott and Breland joining as presenters. The event and accompanying issue (cover date: April 29), in partnership with
“Souleymane’s Story,” Boris Lojkine’s timely drama which took two prizes at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard and four Cesar Awards earlier this year, has been acquired by Kino Lorber for U.S. and English-speaking Canada distribution rights. Bolstered by the debut performance of
Pamela Anderson, having underlined her indie film credentials last year thanks to her Golden Globe and SAG nominated turn in “The Last Showgirl,” has landed herself another lead role. The star is set to join renowned British writer/director Sally Potter’s latest feature “Alma,”
Lucas said altering the speech patterns of the "philosopher" of the Star Wars films was a way to "get people to actually listen, especially 12-year-olds"
Singer-songwriter RaeLynn has signed with the Valory Music Co., marking a return to the company where “The Voice” veteran launched her career as a hitmaker. Her first release under the new deal, “Heaven Is a Honky Tonk,” is due out Friday, May 9 on Valory in partnership with
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Last of Us,” Season 2, Episode 3, now streaming on Max. If the second episode of “The Last of Us” Season 2 dealt a tragic blow to both viewers and Jackson’s survivors, Episode 3 is when everyone gets to take a collective
Liz Gateley, who left Spotify at the end of 2024 after a six-year run, has nailed up her own media shingle. Gateley, a TV veteran behind such shows as MTV’s “Laguna Beach,” “The Hills” and “Teen Mom,” joined Spotify in 2019 and has served as the audio giant’s head of
In a major boon for action film enthusiasts and physical media collectors, Shout! Studios is launching a new entertainment label dedicated to restored Hong Kong cinema classics. The Hong Kong Cinema Classics line will spotlight a treasure trove of Hong Kong cinematic
The project examining the decision to promote 18-year-old driver Kimi Antonelli is the focus of the film launching next month.
Channel 4 has announced that Alex Mahon has decided to step down as CEO and will leave the business in summer this year. Mahon joined the U.K. network in 2017 as the channel’s first female CEO. Under her tenure, Channel 4 has battled privatization attempts and seismic shifts in
TV giant Banijay is the latest company to be linked to ITV, according to reports. The Financial Times claims the France-based Banijay Group — which is no stranger to acquisitions — has held early talks with the U.K. network about buying the entire business or its coveted ITV
“I thought, why is this a factor at all?" the actor said of agreeing to play Albus Dumbledore in the new series
The two-time Oscar winner screened 2017's 'Downsizing' on the Lido.
Seoul-based Pinkfong Company, the outfit behind the global kids phenomenon “Baby Shark,” has formed a strategic partnership with Japanese broadcasting giant TBS Television to jointly develop new family-friendly content and expand its footprint in the Japanese market. Pinkfong
Alexander Payne will preside over the main jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival. The two-time Oscar winner was last in Venice with “Downsizing” his sci-fi comedy about humans who get miniaturized to save the planet, starring Matt Damon, which opened the festival in 2017.
Led by “Severance” star Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, “Reykjavic Fusion,” one of the highest-profile competition contenders at France’s Canneseries, is described by executive producer Erik Barmack of Wild Sheep Content as “‘Breaking Bad’ meets ‘The Bear.’” When protagonist Jónas, a
The host also called it "relatable" that Pope Francis died after meeting J.D. Vance
Luke Combs came into Stagecoach like a hurricane. The country superstar was the final headliner on Sunday, April 27, but didn’t take it on himself. During his set at the T-Mobile Mane Stage, Combs performed a stack set of hits and sprinkled his act with huge surprise guests:
South Korean crime thriller “Yadang: The Snitch” defended its box office crown for a second consecutive weekend, earning $3.4 million and capturing 49.5% of total market share. The film, which opened on April 16, drew another 521,459 admissions, bringing its cumulative gross to
