The White House attempted to block the publication of a Wall Street Journal article about President Donald Trump‘s alleged 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein that contained suggestive language. Trump threatened legal action against the paper if it went to print with the
Scott Orlin has been elected president of the newly re-established Hollywood Foreign Press Association, just days after a group of legacy members voted Helen Hoehne out as its president. Hoehne is now president of the Golden Globes LLC, but had headed the HFPA before it was
TV’s ongoing problems with late night have come for Stephen Colbert, with CBS announcing Thursday that it plans to end his “Late Show” after the next TV season, citing a “financial decision.” The maneuver — which ends years of original late-night programming at CBS that started
If you still remember the loud snap of Adam whipping off a condom after having sex with Hannah in the second episode of “Girls” — followed by a full episode of Hannah repeating that she always uses condoms but is nonetheless terrified that she’ll die of AIDS — you have Caren
Astronomer, a start-up that sells data-operations software, received a ton of attention on Thursday. But not for its products or technology. At Coldplay’s concert Wednesday night in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a crowd-cam zoomed in on a couple, with the man’s arms around the
Julian Flores is determined to watch “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm, exactly as director Christopher Nolan intends for it to be seen — even if that means buying tickets for opening weekend 12 months in advance. But Flores, a 24-year-old employee of Universal Studios living in
United Artists and Scott Stuber have acquired rights to the relaunch of the 1992 erotic thriller.
A federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed against Amazon by disgruntled customers who alleged the company had deceived and cheated them by introducing ads into Prime Video unless they paid extra. U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein of the Western
“Captain Planet and the Planeteers,” an animated TBS series from the ’90s about an environmentalist superhero, is being adapted into a live-action series at Netflix with Greg Berlanti and Leonardo DiCaprio as executive producers. Netflix declined to comment on the adaptation,
Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists and Scott Stuber have acquired the rights to the not-yet-titled relaunch of the 1992 erotic thriller “Basic Instinct,” with the original film’s writer Joe Eszterhas returning to pen the script. Producers of the upcoming film include UA’s Scott
With over $250 million at the global box office in less than week, “Superman” is widely considered a win for the new DC Universe that James Gunn and Peter Safran are spearheading at DC Studios. Next up for the franchise is “Peacemaker” Season 2, followed by the “Supergirl”
Erin Westerman has been named president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, where she will oversee all aspects of the development and production of Lionsgate’s slate of diversified theatrical film releases. Physical production will also report to Westerman. The announcement
“Elden Ring: Nightreign,” “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered” and “Mario Kart World” topped Stream Charts newly released list of the most-streamed new games between April 1-June 30. While certainly not an exact science, the rankings, which are based on Stream Charts’
Netflix released its biannual viewership report Thursday alongside its earnings, with U.K. breakout hit “Adolescence” topping the TV side and action-comedy “Back in Action” starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz landing as the most-viewed movie on the service. The latest
Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning filmmaker of “Jojo Rabbit” and two “Thor” movies, has set sights on his next project. He’s attached to direct “Judge Dredd,” a feature film about the British comic book character, Variety has confirmed. Drew Pearce, known for “Fall Guy” and
Netflix reported its remarkable second-quarter 2025 earnings Thursday and, as per its new custom, the results came sans new subscriber data. However, it did include the streamer’s viewership data dump for the first half of the year. Wall Street forecast earnings per share (EPS)
“Love Island USA” Season 7 contestant Huda Mustafa achieved a franchise first after choosing to end her connection with Chris Seeley in the finale. Moments before finding out who America had voted for as their favorite couple — Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales — Mustafa and
Paramount+ has officially greenlit “NOLA King,” a spinoff of “Tulsa King” starring Samuel L. Jackson. Variety originally reported on the series in June, with Jackson set to first appear in the upcoming third season of “Tulsa King” before moving over to his own series. Paramount
Drew Pearce, whose screenwriting credits include 'Fall Guy' and 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation,' is attached to write the script.
Skip Brittenham, the powerful Hollywood attorney who represented clients including Harrison Ford, Bruce Willis and Eddie Murphy, died Thursday. He was 83. Brittenham founded Ziffren Brittenham, which confirmed his death, with Ken Ziffren in 1978. He worked on major deals such
Mexico’s Marina de Taviria, Oscar-nominated as supporting actress for her performance as the mother in Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma” is attached to star in Brenda Navarro’s “House Eight” (“Casa 8”), one of the hottest packages at this week’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM). In
Last year, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival looked like a thing of the past — after being founded in 1982, the venerated Montreal fest was bankrupt and cancelled. But like a well-told joke, it was a misdirect. JFL’s saga has found its twist: Sylvain Parent-Bédard, who has
Freida Pinto is set for a major role in Netflix’s upcoming series adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection “Unaccustomed Earth.” Variety has learned that Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in the series, which was originally announced in April. As previously
While “Love Island USA” may be over for the summer, the romantic relationships for the finale couples have not ended. In an interview with the winners, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, the couple confirmed the status of their relationship, and what the future holds for them
Adam Sandler is still disappointed that one very important part of “Happy Gilmore” will sadly not be happening for the sequel coming to Netflix on July 25. A “massive part” was planned for Carl Weathers, who played former pro golfer Chubbs Peterson in the 1996 original. But
NBCUniversal execs have believed Peacock is underpriced relative to the streamer’s rivals — and, to that point, the company is raising rates for the third time in three years. Starting July 23, the price for Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will increase by $3 to
Joshua Jackson isn’t sure why “Doctor Odyssey” was canceled by ABC after one season, but he will miss the wacky medical drama. In a new interview, the actor, who portrayed cruise line doctor Max Bankman, said that he’s “always bummed out when a show gets canceled” and that he
Ally Sheedy (“The Breakfast Club,” “High Art”), Emily Robinson (“Eighth Grade,” “Transparent”), Brant Daugherty (“Fifty Shades Freed”) and Margaret Cho (“Fire Island”) will star in the upcoming feminist biopic “By the Roots.” The feature film adaptation of the memoir “Daddy,”
The Apple TV+ comedy shares new preview ahead of its return on August 6
Several assets from the Jonas Brothers’ catalog are going to a “new” home in a deal through which Jonas Group Entertainment, the company overseen by the brothers’ father Kevin Sr., will acquire a mix of his offsprings’ publishing and master rights from two of the group’s albums
Penélope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen, and Bowen Yang will be honored at the fifth annual Academy Museum fundraising gala, taking place on October 18. Presented by Rolex, the star-studded evening raises vital support for the museum’s exhibitions, screenings, and
After a two-year hiatus, Miley Cyrus returns for her eighth studio album “Something Beautiful,” which has a companion visual album and musical film — it’s out now. Want to watch “Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful” online for free? It’s streamable on Hulu for subscribers only.
The third season of the Netflix series “XO, Kitty” has wrapped production in Seoul, South Korea, and rounded out its cast with three new members. The spinoff series, which is inspired by the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” film franchise, has added Sule Thelwell, who will
Nikki Glaser is a kind person. It might sound ironic, considering Variety’s 2025 Creative Impact in Comedy Award recipient is infamous for her savagely funny takedowns, such as her star-making turn on last year’s “The Roast of Tom Brady.” In the space of nine minutes, Glaser
CNBC heads toward market close with a new executive about to come on board to manage its editorial ups and downs. David Cho, formerly the top editorial executive at News Corp.’s Barron’s, will join the business-news outlet August 11 as its editor in chief, replacing both Dan
Fans of Netflix’s unscripted franchises have a lot to look forward to. The streamer announced a set of new series starring big names in the unscripted world on Thursday addition to giving updates about its existing series. Among the new series is “Age of Attraction,” which will
All hail Stitch! Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” remake is the year’s first Hollywood release to hit $1 billion at the worldwide box office. After eight weekends in theaters, the family comedy has grossed $416.1 million in North America and $584.8 million internationally
Let’s dance! Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (“Never Have I Ever,” “Freakier Friday”) and Priyanka Kedia (“Everything To Me”) have joined Hasan Minhaj (“Patriot Act”) in the Netflix Bollywood comedy feature “Best of the Best.” Lena Khan (“Flora & Ulysses”) will direct the film from a
Marissa Bode (“Wicked,” “Wicked: For Good”) is set to join the judges’ table at the 11th annual Her Universe Fashion Show. The event takes place during San Diego Comic-Con on July 24 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein and Broadway star Michael
The live-action blockbuster is the first Hollywood film to join the billion-dollar club since fellow Disney 2024 family pic 'Moana 2' over Thanksgiving in 2024.
Amazon Prime Video’s series adaptation of Carley Fortune’s novel “Every Summer After” has found its cast, Variety has learned. Originally announced in July 2024 under the title “Every Year After,” the series will star Sadie Soverall (“Saltburn,” “Fate: The Winx Saga”) and Matt
Amy Odell’s forthcoming biography “Gwyneth” promises an unfiltered look at Gwyneth Paltrow’s carefully calibrated rise from Hollywood legacy to wellness mogul, pulling back the curtain on the relationships, rivalries and reinventions that have shaped one of the industry’s most
Fox Sports is officially in business with Barstool Sports and founder Dave Portnoy. Fox Sports on Thursday announced a “wide-ranging collaboration” with Barstool. As part of the deal, Portnoy will become a regular contributor to Fox Sports’ “Big Noon Kickoff” college gameday
Hollywood has taken comedic and dramatic approaches to the court, coming up with fictional takes and basing films on true stories.
Based on the popular video game, director Simon McQuoid's follow-up to his 2021 feature hits theaters this fall.
With “Eva Lasting” (“La Primera Vez”) having completed its third season and renewed for a fourth, Netflix and Caracol’s coming-of-age hit has cemented its place as one of the U.S. streamer’s flagship Colombian series, underscoring Colombia’s emergence as a global production
Let’s face it, we could all use a good laugh these days. And thankfully, comedy has delivered, with a mix of the bold, the bizarre and, yes, sometimes the delightfully dark. Once again, Variety is celebrating the comedy voices that made the past year a little brighter (and
Three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, host and impact strategist Tony Morrison has announced his departure from GLAAD to launch the Morrison Media Group (MMG). Morrison served as senior director of communications for GLAAD, where he led major campaigns and
The Backstreet Boys have officially landed in Las Vegas. This week, the iconic boy band kicked off their new “Into the Millennium” residency at the city’s famed Sphere arena, becoming the first pop act to headline the immersive concert space. The show, which runs through August
Get over here! Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for “Mortal Kombat 2,” the sequel to the hit video game adaptation released in 2021. “Mortal Kombat 2” will release in theaters on Oct. 24. While the original “Mortal Kombat” movie introduced several of the
