Disney’s “Zootopia 2” retained the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third weekend, adding £2.7 million ($3.7 million) and lifting its cumulative total to £15.5 million ($20.9 million), according to Comscore. Universal’s “Wicked: For Good” held firmly in
Apple TV has unveiled the first look at “Widow’s Bay,” a new horror comedy series starring Matthew Rhys. The first three episodes of the 10-episode run debut on April 29, with new installments premiering every Wednesday through June 17. The show’s official logline reads,
Director Paul Feig is remembering Rob Reiner. “I was lucky enough to get to sit next to Rob about 10 years ago at a dinner party, and we talked for hours, and he was always one of my heroes,” Feig told me Monday night at the premiere of his new Lionsgate movie, “The Housemaid.”
The Rolling Stones have called off plans for a 2026 stadium tour of the United Kingdom and Europe, a source close to the band confirms to Variety, following reports that guitarist Keith Richards was unable to “commit” to it. While never officially announced, the group’s touring
Simu Liu is moving from the MCU to a very wacky White House. The on-screen superhero, best known for his starring role in Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” will make his Broadway debut in “Oh, Mary!” He will play Mary Todd Lincoln’s teacher in the historical
Despite a sluggish start on the festival circuit, the Netflix film has emerged as one of the year’s stronger Oscar contenders, backed by audience enthusiasm — and unparalleled industry support.
FUNDING FILMMAKERS Netflix has unveiled the return of its Documentary Talent Fund for a fourth year, offering five U.K. and Ireland-based filmmakers £30,000 ($40,000) each to create short documentaries exploring the theme of “Change.” “We are looking to work with creatives who
Cameron hasn’t lost his zesty storytelling brio, even if the story he tells is starting to feel like his version of the "Star Wars" prequels. As in: It’s fine, but do we actually care about it? Cameron himself has a sixth sense for when to break up the windy chronicle of
Colin Farrell and Jessie Buckley don’t know one another well when they sit down together — but almost instantly they go deep. It stands to reason: The two Irish actors both play challenging, emotional leading roles in literary adaptations this year. In Farrell’s case, Edward
Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic drama “Fallout” has returned for Season 2, and it’s even bigger and more explosive than the first. Inspired by the beloved video game, in Season 1, creators Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner followed naive vault dweller Lucy MacLean (Ella
In 2024, there were fewer leading roles featuring women and women of color than the year before, despite households of color and female audiences continuing to drive top show rankings, according to UCLA’s newly released Hollywood Diversity Report. Published on Tuesday, the full
After months of negotiations, Howard Stern said he’s staying with SiriusXM, where his show has aired since 2006, for another three years. Stern announced that he reached a deal renewal with the satellite-radio broadcaster on “The Howard Stern Show” Tuesday. “I’m happy to
Five filmmakers and their teams will have the chance to make a short documentary film with a budget of £30,000 ($40,187) each. The brief: “CHANGE.”
Bangkok-based Benetone Films and Fearfolks are ramping up their 2026 slate with K-horror title “Perfect Girl,” serving as executive producer and production company and Thai distributor, respectively, on the K-pop-themed thriller. The film features an ensemble of international
“Emily in Paris” has grown up. The series celebrated its anticipated Season 5 at a big premiere at the Grand Rex theater in Paris, with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and the series creator Darren Star, just a few hours after receiving the prestigious Legion of Honor from French
Fest director Vanja Kaludjercic says the program explores "belonging, reinvention, humor, fear, beauty and the persistent human effort to understand our place in a changing world,"
International Film Festival Rotterdam has revealed the lineup of films selected across the Tiger, Big Screen and Tiger Short competitions for the festival’s 55th edition, running from Jan. 29-Feb. 8. IFFR will open with the world premiere of the Portuguese feature “Providence
Jerry Seinfeld has paid tribute to Rob Reiner following the beloved filmmaker’s shocking death alongside his wife Michele Reiner on Sunday. For the comic, while Reiner is mostly being celebrated for movies such as “This is Spinal Tap,” “The Princess Bride” and “When Harry Met
Michelle Obama revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that she and Barack Obama were meant to see Rob and Michele Reiner on Sunday night, before hearing that the couple had been found dead in their home. “We’ve known them for many, many years and were supposed to be seeing them that
Britain’s Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy kicked off the government’s once-a-decade examination of the BBC’s Royal Charter on Tuesday, setting in motion a process that will reshape the public broadcaster’s governance structure, revenue streams and editorial oversight before its
The late filmmaker helped to save the comedy series from an early cancellation by its network NBC
"And we have to do everything we can to not make setting an example a lost art," the Late Night host said
The late-night host's guest Michelle Obama also spoke up in support of the Reiner family, confirming "they are not deranged or crazed"
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, receiving the prestigious cultural honor at a ceremony held at the French Ministry of Culture in Paris. French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati presented
Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump during his Monday night broadcast of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for saying Rob Reiner died “due to the anger he caused others” through his “Trump derangement syndrome.” “What we need at a time like this, besides common sense when it comes to guns and
James Woods, who has been vocally pro-Donald Trump, is speaking out against the “distasteful” comments made about Rob Reiner. Woods, who starred in Reiner’s “Ghosts of Mississippi” in 1996, opened up about his late friend during an appearance on Fox News on Monday night,
Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the 1980s and beyond, died Monday. The cause of death was complications from Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia. An announcement from the
Netflix has canceled “Boots” after just one season, Variety has learned. The coming-of-age queer drama series debuted on the streamer on Oct. 9. Executive produced by Norman Lear, who greenlighted the show back in 2023, and created by Andy Parker, “Boots” was based on Greg Cope
UPDATED: The BBC has responded to President Donald Trump’s lawsuit. A BBC spokesperson said: “As we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case. We are not going to make further comment on ongoing legal proceedings.” PREVIOUSLY: President Donald Trump has
“This is unspeakable, the stuff of Greek tragedy,” Reiner’s friend and This Is Spinal Tap collaborator says in tribute
Kevin Bacon was on the verge of tears as he posted an emotional video tribute on Instagram to Rob Reiner, who directed him in the 1992 legal drama “A Few Good Men.” It was nominated for four Oscars. Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home Sunday,
Jake Dell, whose family has owned the beloved NYC eatery for five generations, tells The Hollywood Reporter that the filmmaker was "a Brooklyn guy who would come and grab a sandwich."
Cancun, Mexico, is famous for turquoise waters and white-sand beaches, but even the most picturesque destinations can be stressful to navigate. For families juggling kids, couples looking for a romantic escape, or business travelers trying to mix work with leisure, planning
Taylor Momsen revealed in Vulture’s oral history on “How the Grinch Saved Christmas” that Jim Carrey once stopped production in the middle of filming when a stunt involving his child co-star nearly harmed her. Momsen was 7 years old when she filmed “Grinch,” which marked her
In front of an audience at the Miami Film Festival's GEMS event, the two-time Oscar nominee (for directing 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Milk') spoke with THR about his life, career and return to feature filmmaking after seven years away from it.
Welcome to Variety Awards HQ — your weekly command center for the Oscars race. It’s Dec. 15, 2025, and this edition is dedicated to the magnificent Rob Reiner. The news out of Los Angeles is devastating. Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, are no longer with us, and the
Sound is imperative to the story of “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” The Scott Cooper film, based on Warren Zanes’ book about the making of Bruce Springsteen’s “Nebraska” and “Born in the USA,” revolves around the sound of those records, and if he can break through to
Whether drama or comedy, bringing someone new into a beloved show isn’t an easy task. With a camaraderie between the actors, the pressure is on for casting directors to find someone who will mesh well, both in front of and behind the camera. Influencer Jake Shane was presented
Luke Tennie, Travis Van Winkle, Meta Golding and Christopher Thornton have joined the cast of “The Pitt” Season 2. Tennie (“Shrinking,” “Abbott Elementary”) will play Dr. Crus Henderson, a fourth-year resident who works the night shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
When Guillermo del Toro called on production designer Tamara Deverell to work on “Frankenstein,” one thing was clear: there would be no green screen. Everything would be handmade from scratch. “We had 20 sculptors at any given moment working,” Deverell says. Del Toro’s
James Cameron is officially a billionaire, Forbes reports just a few days ahead of the theatrical release of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” The sequel is the third film in Cameron’s blockbuster “Avatar” film franchise, which includes 2009’s “Avatar” (the highest-grossing movie of all
Released in March 1965, “The Sound of Music” became a smash hit with two Academy Award wins for best picture and best director, while the family classic film now has a 60th anniversary 4K Ultra HD limited-edition home video release — just in time for the holidays. On sale for
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marc Malkin helps put Rob Reiner’s legacy and impact in Hollywood into perspective. And Rebecca Rubin breaks down a ho-hum weekend at box office as “Zootopia 2” reclaims the No. 1 spot, “Hamnet” impresses and “Ella McKay”
“Allison After NXIVM” — the podcast featuring “Smallville” star Allison Mack, who became both a perpetrator and victim within Keith Raniere’s NXIVM sex cult — concludes on Dec. 15 with the release of its seventh and final episode. The podcast, written and hosted by Natalie
Nicki Minaj has decided that Gavin Newsom is her new favorite sparring partner, although he doesn’t appear quite as eager to engage in a full-on social media battle as she is. She has devoted more than two dozen tweets on X in recent days to slamming the California governor;
“Point Break” is smacking the lip once more, as AMC Networks is developing a TV adaptation of the 1991 surf action flick, Variety has confirmed. The series is set in 2026, 35 years after the events of the original film that starred Patrick Swayze as a beachy bank robber and
“Sore: Wife from the Future” asks much of its audience. From believing in time travel to imagining outlandish fantasy scenarios, Indonesia’s Oscar entry relies on the suspension of disbelief. Many films have managed to convert their audience to a unique story construct. Here,
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce its highly anticipated shortlists on Tuesday, narrowing hundreds of eligible films across a dozen categories ahead of the 98th Academy Awards in March, and becoming the first firm indication of where voters’ mindsets
The next installment of the Netflix series’ last season arrives on Christmas Day
Sources tell Rolling Stone that Nick exhibited “antisocial behavior” at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party