Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis.
Tony-nominated actor Joshua Boone has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas. Boone earned a Tony nomination in 2024 for his performance in the hit Broadway musical “The Outsiders.” He has been part of the original Broadway cast of numerous productions, including
David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor who recently appeared in the “Lilo & Stitch” live-action remake as well as in shows like “Magnum P.I.” and “Hawaii Five-0,” has died. Bell’s sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, confirmed his death in a Facebook post. A cause of death has not been
All3Media International, the London-based banner behind “The Traitors” and “Midsomer Murders,” has appointed Micah Hewson to the newly created role of VP of sales for Australia and New Zealand. Hewson has been in the television business for over 20 years. He previously worked
Matthew Perry’s doctor, Salvador Plasencia, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine to the “Friends” star, who died of an overdose in October 2023. Plasencia acknowledges in the plea agreement that he repeatedly provided ketamine without a legitimate
Prosecutors previously accused Dr. Salvador Plasencia of acting as a "street-corner drug dealer peddling a dangerous substance to somebody he knew was addicted"
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav will see his pay package take a haircut after the proposed separation of the company next year — although WBD also just granted him stock options that could be worth tens of millions of dollars as an “inducement” to remain with the
In Star Wars, “the Force” is a mystical energy field that can be harnessed into supernatural powers by a chosen few. In Hollywood, it’s called “leverage.” Kathleen Kennedy, president of “Star Wars” creator Lucasfilm, certainly knows how to use the Force — specifically within
The 'Superman' star pushes back on actors who try to distance themselves from failed projects: "Do it or don't do it, and then stand by it."
Anderson Cooper is one of TV’s best-known news anchors, but his new agent isn’t known for a strict specialty in representing talent tied to video journalism. Cooper has aligned himself with CAA CEO Bryan Lourd, according to four people familiar with the matter, and the
James Gunn has stressed from the minute he took over DC Studios that no superhero movie under his watch would go into production without a completed script. Now, in a new interview with Rolling Stone, the filmmaker attributed the so-called dying film industry to Hollywood’s
At the Season 2 premiere of the Netflix action series “Fubar,” Carrie-Anne Moss praised her co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger, as did several of the other cast members. Asked to name the main reason for joining the show, Moss quickly told Variety, “Arnold. Schwarzenegger. “The
Production is officially underway on “The Pitt” Season 2. The hit Max medical drama films primarily on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, CA, with exteriors shot on location in Pittsburgh, PA. As previously announced, Season 2 is slated to debut in January 2026. “The Pitt” was
Jason Isaacs confirmed in a new interview with Vulture that every cast member on “The White Lotus” Season 3 made $40,000 an episode, bringing their total pay for the series to around $320,000 each. Isaacs noted that sum is actually “a very low price” for such a hugely
Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to Jonathan Hensleigh’s action thriller “Ice Road: Vengeance.” Starring Liam Neeson (“The Naked Gun,” “Taken”), Fan Bingbing (“The 355,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) and Marcus Thomas (“The Ice Road,” “Kill the Irishman”), the sequel to 2021’s
Stiller sat down for a new interview with Zane Lowe
Spoiler Warning: This article contains light spoilers for “Materialists,” playing in theaters now. “Materialists,” Celine Song’s follow-up to “Past Lives,” offers a candid look at how money and financial status influence modern dating. Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is a matchmaker
Charli XCX doesn’t just play herself on Prime Video’s “Overcompensating,” as the show’s executive producer and music producer on the show, she was deeply involved in working behind the scenes in helping the music flow throughout the eight-part series. Speaking at a guild FYC,
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis.
Good Deed has acquired the family drama movie in which the father-son duo star alongside Walker Scobell and David Morse.
According to professional matchmaker Lucy, played by Dakota Johnson, in “Materialists,” there are a few qualities that are of utmost importance to consider when choosing the perfect match: similar economic background, similar political values, similar attractiveness. And of
It’s been 11 years since “The Amazing Race” last won the outstanding reality competition Emmy. I think it’s time to remind everyone that the CBS series, which just wrapped its 37th season, remains the genre’s GOAT. “The Amazing Race” has won 15 Emmys over the years — 10 of
This wild bachelor party just got even bigger. Teyana Taylor (“Straw,” “A Thousand and One”), Ben Marshall (“Saturday Night Live,” “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain”) and Zach Cherry (“Severance,” “Fallout”) have joined the cast of Netflix’s comedy feature
Amanda Seyfried joined “Superman” star Rachel Brosnahan for an Interview magazine discussion and called out Hollywood’s addiction to sequels, even though she is aware that she’s part of the problem as the star of sequels such as “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” and “Ted 2.”
Actress Charlotte Kirk (“Duchess”) reunites with director Neil Marshall (“The Descent”) for the steamy thriller “Compulsion,” co-starring Anna-Maria Sieklucka (“365 Days”) and Zach McGowan (“Dracula Untold”). The film will premiere at the Mediterrane Film Festival on June 28 in
Famke Janssen gets a meaty role in upcoming weed-centered crime drama “Amsterdam Empire,” heading to Netflix later this year. “My character, Betty, is a former pop star from the 90s who had one hit called ‘Forever.’ Her husband owns the biggest weed empire. Then she finds out
What began as pitting “The Real World” roommates against “Road Rules’” competitors in 1998, MTV’s “The Challenge” has expanded into one of the largest franchises on television. Season 40 was the perfect example of that growth. For the first time, the cast included all returning
Oh boy! Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” has entered the singles chart at No. 1 as her second leader, and first No. 1 debut. She previously hit the mark with “Please Please Please,” a single from her Grammy-winning “Short n’ Sweet” album, which spent a week atop the list this
Post Malone is adding drinkware to his growing roster of brand collaborations, teaming up with Stanley 1913 for a limited-edition collection that merges the rapper’s signature style with the outdoor gear brand’s bestselling products. Announced Monday, the partnership introduces
Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, hosts of a live auction of David Lynch’s possessions, recently toured his director’s chair around several locations in Los Angeles, ending with a stop at Variety‘s office Monday. The auction, called The David Lynch Collection, will
In his acclaimed first feature, the 26-year-old filmmaker interweaves private anguish and public spaces with remarkable subtlety and formal grace.
When “Bob’s Burgers” was first released in 2011, few would have guessed it would evolve into a beloved animated mainstay, let alone one of the longest-running comedies on TV. But for H. Jon Benjamin– the voice behind Bob Belcher– it was just the latest step in a decades-long
In addition to the two Oscar nominees, filmmaker Tom Dolby, banker Cindy Huang and Toho chief Hiro Matsuoka also won spots on the board.
If this winds up being the final Kennedy Center Mark Twain Humor Prize, it couldn’t have gone out in a bigger, funnier and more profound way. Now streaming on Netflix (and an Emmy contender for the variety special — pre-recorded category), “Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center
The years have not been kind to the oft-romanticized original print of the sci-fi classic, which lacks all of George Lucas' post-release tweaks and polishes and looks "like a completely different film."
Legacy sequel to iconic franchise was co-written and directed by the Lonely Island’s Akiva Schaffer
The actor was joined in his audience by Andrea Iervolino, producer of the forthcoming film Maserati: The Brothers
Tubi has acquired the six-episode sports documentary series “Zero Star: The Cam Ward Story,” which looks at how the football player went from an unknown high school player to the eventual leader of the Miami Hurricanes team — and most recently, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL
Vice Media, the once high-flying media company, has recruited a new CEO: Adam Stotsky, who spent nearly two decades at NBCUniversal and was president of Dick Clark Productions. The company also announced that Bruce Dixon, who had served as CEO and co-CEO since February 2023,
After kicking off this past weekend, the FIFA Club World Cup is officially in full swing. The tournament, which runs from June 14- July 13 and will be hosted in multiple cities, including Atlanta, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Orlando,
In all likelihood, the pitch for “Bride Hard” was “‘Bridesmaids’ meets ‘Die Hard,’” as it’s a smart shorthand for an easy sell. Audiences who’ve seen both films will instantly recognize the story beats in an innovative mash-up centered on a spy who must win back her friendship
“I’m excited for how Emily’s going to describe your tone, Marcello,” Colin Jost says about 20 minutes into our interview, of Hernández. I’ll admit it: it’s impossible to describe, other than to say it’s hard to imagine how this group gets any actual work done during a week on
The family comedy – which is aiming for an early 2026 theatrical release – had its U.S. premiere over the weekend at the 2025 Tribeca Festival.
The stars turn out for Mariska Hargitay. Not only did many of her “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” co-stars join her at the Tribeca Festival premiere of her feature film directorial debut, “My Mom Jayne,” but so did Cher, Jamie Lee Curtis and Liam Neeson, among others.
Sarah Jessica Parker recently spoke to HuffPost U.K. and reflected on all the backlash her iconic “Sex and the City” character Carrie Bradshaw has received over the years. Carrie’s behavior on the sequel series “And Just Like That” continues to be judged across social media,
Babara Zaneri, chief program acquisitions officer for Paramount Global’s Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios, is leaving after 25 years at Paramount and its predecessor companies. She’ll be replaced in the role by Virginia Lazalde-McPherson, previously the division’s EVP and
Pope Leo XIV met Al Pacino and film producer Andrea Iervolino to talk about their film 'Maserati: The Brothers,' according to Iervolino.
Close will play Drusilla Sickle, while Porter will be Magno Stift in the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, hitting theaters Nov. 20, 2026.
Smith explains why he turned down the lead role in Christopher Nolan's multi-layered thriller — but he wasn't the only A-lister to reject it.