‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Has Already Made $50 Million in Pre-Sales, Three Months Before Release
Varietyby Angelique Jackson9 Sept 2026
Doomsday typically indicates disaster, but for Marvel Studios that term is forecasting a booming box office.
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top 11%‘Entourage’ Creator Slams ‘God-Awful’ Ad Reuniting Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier: A ‘S—ty Imitation’ That ‘Makes Me Puke’
Varietyby Ethan Shanfeld9 Sept 2026
“Entourage” creator Doug Ellin has spoken out against an ad reuniting Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier, calling it a “cheap, shitty imitation” of his beloved HBO comedy.
Chernin Entertainment Expands Film Team With Key Hire, Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Varietymattdonnelly9 Sept 2026
Chernin Entertainment, the prolific independent film and TV producer founded by former News Corp. chairman Peter Chernin, has expanded its in-house film team.
Axios Co-Founders Urge Wielding AI to Help ‘Simplify’ Your Life in New Book
Varietyby Corbin Bolies9 Sept 2026
The co-founders of Axios popularized the “Smart Brevity” mantra for years. Now, in the age of AI, comes another: “Simplify.” Such is the name of a new book by Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei and Roy...
‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ 40th Anniversary Remake Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date (Gaming News Roundup)
Varietyby Tanya Fedak9 Sept 2026
Celebrating 40 years of gameplay, an updated version of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 5.
How Netflix Will Use Apple’s iPhone Duo to Deliver a ‘Big-Screen Feeling’
Varietyby Todd Spangler9 Sept 2026
Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, which has a 7.6-inch diagonal screen when opened up. And Netflix is here for it.
‘Company’ Review: Casey Affleck’s Latest Directorial Effort Isn’t What It Initially Appears to Be, but Isn’t Very Interesting Either Way
Varietyby Guy Lodge9 Sept 2026
Stories are nested within stories to steadily diminishing returns in “Company,” a perversely ponderous exercise in hide-the-genre that takes more than an hour to reveal what its game really is.
‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reunion, Zendaya and ‘Buffy’ Alums Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz Among Confirmed Emmys Presenters
Varietyby Varietyschneider9 Sept 2026
“Charlie’s Angels” and “Angel” are among the first round of names announced Wednesday to serve as presenters at Monday night’s 78th Emmys on NBC and Peacock.
Channing Dungey on Warner Bros. TV Group’s Big Year of Pickups, Renewals and New Deals — Despite Industry Distractions and Ownership Uncertainty
Varietyby Varietyschneider9 Sept 2026
Warner Bros. TV Group isn’t acting like a studio with an uncertain future. Even as the fate of Warner Bros.
Taylor Swift Has Never Won a Grammy for Record or Song of the Year. With Three No. 1 Hits Eligible for 2027, Which Will She Choose for Victory?
Varietyby Chris Willman9 Sept 2026
There are two points of view you could take on Taylor Swift and her Grammys history: (a) Swift has been a Grammys hoarder. (b) Swift has gotten robbed by the Recording Academy… regularly.
Paul Mescal, Emma Corrin, Emilia Clarke Lead London National Theatre’s Starry 2027 Slate
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran9 Sept 2026
London’s National Theatre has unveiled its 2027 program, with Paul Mescal, Emma Corrin and Emilia Clarke topping a star-heavy slate of 18 productions, eight of them world premieres, spanning the...
The Best Tech at IFA 2026: From 4K Projectors and Wearables to Headphones and TV Smart Lighting
Varietyby Rudie Obias9 Sept 2026
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Playoff State of Mind: Yankees Tap Billy Joel for Merch Collection, Just In Time for the Postseason
Varietyby Tim Chan9 Sept 2026
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Newly Discovered Plant-Eating Insects Named After Taylor Swift
Varietyby Todd Spangler9 Sept 2026
Taylor Swift, the award-winning billionaire singer and songwriter, is getting a new honor: The megastar is the namesake of several recently discovered species of plant-feeding insects from...
Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Set to Open AFI Film Fest
Varietyby Jazztangcay9 Sept 2026
Laika’s “Wildwood” is set to open the 40th edition of AFI Fest, presented by Canva, on Oct. 21. It also marks the U.S premiere of the film.
Jaafar Jackson, Inde Navarrette and Ray Nicholson Among Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch for 2026
Varietyby Clayton Davis9 Sept 2026
Variety has unveiled its 2026 class of 10 Actors to Watch. Since 1998, the franchise has singled out breakout performers on the cusp of the industry’s front ranks and the track record speaks for...
Fall TV Preview: 55 Most Anticipated New and Returning Shows of 2026
Varietyby Kate Aurthur9 Sept 2026
Yes, peak TV is over — but we challenge you even to begin watching all the great shows that will premiere in the coming weeks, or even catch up with the new good ones that came out this summer.
Apple Introduces iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable Smartphone
Varietyby Todd Spangler9 Sept 2026
Apple is giving a new twist to its flagship smartphone line: The company unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone model.
‘A Good Little Soldier’ Review: Alba Rohrwacher Goes Corporate Drone in Stéphane Brizé’s Lukewarm Workplace Drama
Varietyby Guy Lodge9 Sept 2026
There’s not a single moment in Stéphane Brizé’s lukewarm workplace drama “A Good Little Soldier” where Alba Rohrwacher’s Carla Moretti isn’t at work — or on her way to the office, or at a coffee...
‘La La Land’ Shines Again at Venice Film Festival With Performance Led by Justin Hurwitz, Presented by Cartier
Varietyby Karen Mizoguchi9 Sept 2026
Ten years after its world premiere at the 2016 Venice International Film Festival, “La La Land” is back for a victory lap with “La La Land in Concert.” The celebratory 10th anniversary screening...