Carhartt and Salomon are picking up where they left off. The two brands have reunited for a second collaboration, this time reworking Salomon’s X-ALP silhouette into a rugged, utility-forward sneaker that underscores their shared obsession with performance, durability and
Kit Harington is joining another sprawling, magical universe after “Game of Thrones.” The Jon Snow actor is now lending his voice to the “Harry Potter” world through Audible’s audiobook series, which debuted last month with “The Sorcerer’s Stone.” Harington plays the wizarding
President Donald Trump, for some reason, lashed out again at Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison and his father, Larry Ellison — complaining about his treatment by CBS News’ “60 Minutes” newsmagazine. “For those people that think I am close with the new owners of CBS, please
The 'Game of Thrones' actress beat out a trio of stars after she left the director "mesmerized" during her audition.
Plans to release Rob Reiner‘s final film “Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale” are on pause after the director’s death Sunday. Bleecker Street acquired U.S. distribution rights to the concert performance film directed by Reiner in October. No release date had been set,
Reiner said his son "hasn't been doing drugs for over six years"
India’s Kerala government has directed organizers of the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) to proceed with all scheduled screenings, escalating a standoff with New Delhi after the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied censor exemption clearance
Warner Music Group has promoted Eric Wong to executive vice president of recorded music, along side his posts as president of East West Records U.S. and president of Warner Music Canada. In this newly elevated role, Wong will spearhead flagship global marketing campaigns and
Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar star in the adaptation of the bestselling thriller.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos made a surprise appearance at Canal+’s The Original+ showcase in Paris on Tuesday, seeking to calm French industry fears about the streaming giant’s $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. by pledging to maintain the studio’s traditional theatrical
Here’s a stat that might shock anyone who isn’t the parent of a Gen Alpha kid: As of October 2025, online gaming platform Roblox boasted more than 151 million global daily active users. For perspective, that’s more than the number of people with a Disney+ subscription, more
StubHub is giving last-minute holiday shoppers a Broadway-worthy incentive this December. The ticketing platform has teamed up with ATG to launch Theatre Week, a limited-time promotion running from Dec. 15–22 that is offering 50% discounts on this season’s buzziest Broadway
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we go back in time to December 16, 1905, to celebrate Variety’s 120th birthday. Showbiz historians David Monod and Peter Rader explain what the entertainment marketplace was like at the time Variety was born. More to come VINTAGE
Reiner’s attorney, Alan Jackson, told reporters his client may appear in court as early as Wednesday, but it’s a “day-to-day” decision
Bob Feinberg has been named executive director of HamptonsFilm, the organization that puts on the annual Hamptons International Film Festival. The veteran media executive, attorney and entrepreneur brings nearly four decades of experience across film, television, public media
Fred Cavayé, Vincent Lindon, Noémie Merlant, Tahar Rahim and Maïmouna Doucouré were among the creatives taking the stage during a Canal+/StudioCanal 2026 preview in the French capital.
Nominees in 12 categories — including best documentary feature, original song and score and the new best casting category — will be chosen from the titles included in this preliminary selection.
The Oscars have announced the shortlists in 12 categories for the upcoming 98th ceremony. Members from various branches of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences participated in preliminary voting across multiple categories, including animated short film, documentary
“The Probability of Miracles” has scored a series order from Amazon MGM Studios. The Wendy Wunder novel will be adapted into an eight-episode YA romance show on Prime Video. Katie Lovejoy, who wrote the third “To All the Boys” film adaptation and Netflix’s “Love at First
“I marveled at what a good story the truth could make in the right hands,” the author wrote in a new tribute to the late filmmaker, who adapted two of his books
For Courtney B. Vance, it’s always been about the craft. And his stacked portfolio proves it. He has earned a Tony for his work in the 2013 Broadway show “Lucky Guy” and two Emmys, one for playing Johnnie Cochran in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” and another
Leonardo DiCaprio is doubling down on his belief that he’ll never transition to the director’s chair. “Some people have asked me if I wanted to direct,” DiCaprio said at the A Year in TIME event in Manhattan. “I’m like, ‘I would never want to direct.’ I could never do anything
It’s no secret that casting directors are the secret ingredient in a film’s success. Whether discovering new talent, assembling the perfect ensemble or putting familiar faces in roles like we haven’t seen before, casting is its own art form. Next year, the Academy Awards will
Nick Robinson praised Rob Reiner as “an incredible artist” after the director’s tragic death. The two worked together on the 2015 drama film “Being Charlie,” which was co-written by Rob’s son, Nick Reiner, and based on Nick’s struggles with drug addiction and homelessness. Rob
The buzz is building over the newest project from two of comedy’s most beloved voices. Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello, who, alongside Stephen Colbert, created and starred in the cult comedy series “Strangers With Candy,” are set to begin their next film project, a reimagining of
Following a London screening of “F1” hosted by Apple Original films and in partnership with Variety, the cast, crew and producers of the action-packed blockbuster discussed behind-the-scenes details on the film’s creation, including how the production got the real Formula One
Variety will award Guillermo del Toro at this year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival with the Creative Impact in Directing Award. The honor will be given as part of Variety’s annual 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch on January 4. Del Toro’s
Cinephobia Releasing, headed by former Artsploitation Films and TLA Releasing founder Ray Murray, has acquired all North American rights to Sergio Tovar Velarde’s LGBT dramedy “The Divine Tragedy,” (“La tragedia divina”), an ode to gay diversity and brotherly reconciliation.
David Oyelowo and Ava DuVernay are reuniting for the new film, “Heist of Benin,” more than a decade after their Academy Award-winning film “Selma.” Oyelowo will star in the film, which is set in modern-day London and described as “a thriller that intertwines art, love and
The celebrity murder mystery competition series returns on Jan. 8 with three extended episodes
We say this every year, but any list of the year’s best music books is even more of a losing proposition than best albums or songs, primarily because of the time investment — so any such list is doomed to being “some of the best music books.” With that inevitable caveat,
Brian Fleming, the longtime head of PlayStation’s Sucker Punch Productions, the makers of “Ghost of Tsushima” and its 2025 Game Award-nominee followup, “Ghost of Yotei,” is stepping down from his role and passing the studio chief title on to a pair of in-house successors: Jason
"The Housemaid," a screw-tightening domestic thriller, is nothing more (or less) than a garishly fun and effective piece of postfeminist pulp. Directed by Paul Feig, from a script (by Rebecca Sonnenshine) based on Freida McFadden’s hugely popular 2022 novel, the film goes right
“The Magnificent Seven” is officially getting the TV treatment, as MGM+ has greenlit an eight-episode drama series based on the iconic Western film. The series hails from writer Tim Kring (“Heroes,” “Touch”), who will executive produce alongside Donald De Line (“Billy the Kid,”
CLICK HERE TO JUMP TO THE SPECIAL VARIETY 120 SECTION The cover of Variety’s debut issue, published on Dec. 16, 1905, touted the “Reviews of the Week” by Chicot and Sime. These were the pen names of Epes W. Sargent and Sime Silverman. (Silverman, founder of this publication,
Chloé Zhao, Nia DaCosta and Geeta Gandbhir have been added to the list of honorees for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual fundraiser. Dubbed “Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford,” this year’s fundraiser will pay homage to the actor and
It’s a “Fleabag” reunion. Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman are set to star in “Elsinore,” based on the life of Scottish stage and screen star Ian Charleson. BAFTA nominee Simon Stone (“The Dig”) will direct from a script by Golden Globe nominee Stephen Beresford (“Pride”). The
While “Wicked: For Good” has understandably taken up the lion’s share of attention in the Oscar race, there’s another movie musical adapted from a Broadway show that has been largely overlooked. Bill Condon, screenwriter of “Chicago” and director of “Dreamgirls” and “Beauty and
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the posthumous induction of legendary singer-songwriter Donna Summer. Summer, who passed away in 2012 at age 63, was honored during an intimate ceremony held on December 15, 2025 in Los Angeles. As the defining voice of the disco era,
Scott will play the Scottish actor and Colman his doctor in the movie written by Stephen Beresford and directed by Simon Stone for the studio, LD Entertainment, Lucky Red, and Magnolia Mae Films.
Mariska Hargitay, Laura Poitras and other Oscar-contending nonfiction helmers discuss their process, subjects and inspirations.
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Steven Spielberg’s next film, “Disclosure Day.” The movie stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. Spielberg developed the science fiction story with
“Unlike some people, Rob and Michele Reiner are some of the most decent, courageous people you ever want to know,” Michele Obama said on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
A first look at the legendary director's mysterious new film.
Publicity veterans Rhett Usry and Amanda Pelletier have joined Origin Public Relations. Usry has been named president and will lead the agency’s New York office. Pelletier is a senior publicist, based in Los Angeles. “Rhett’s experience, perspective, and industry relationships
Peacock has released the trailer for “The Traitors” Season 4. The new season premieres with three extended episodes on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. PT, followed by two more episodes on Jan. 15. New episodes will then premiere every Thursday through the finale and the reunion will take
HBO Max has released a new trailer and key art for “The Pitt” Season 2, which premieres Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes of the 15-episode season will premiere weekly until the season finale on April 16. According to a series logline, “’The Pitt’ is a realistic examination of
Netflix is plugging more podcasts into its programming lineup through an exclusive video podcast deal with iHeartMedia, including popular radio talk show “The Breakfast Club” co-hosted by Charlamange tha God and Chelsea Handler’s weekly podcast. Under the pact, video versions
Instagram is making the jump from mobile devices to the living-room TV for the first time — a bid to ratchet up viewing of short-form Reels, by taking videos to the biggest screen in the house. The Meta-owned social platform on Tuesday launched a pilot of Instagram for TV, an
Iranian-French actress Zar Amir, who won Cannes’ best actress award for “Holy Spider,” leads the cast of investigative thriller “Keep Her Quiet,” alongside British actor Jonathan Pryce, an Oscar nominee with “The Two Popes,” and rising Egyptian-British actor Amir El-Masry, who
