variety.comadded August 2026
Varietyby Michael Schneider26d ago
Forget Hollywood. “American Idol” is heading to Georgia, dawg. In news that felt all too depressingly common in production-starved Los Angeles, word emerged Tuesday that “American Idol” — which has...
Varietyby Guy Lodge26d ago
It would probably be glib to refer to “Love of Your Life” as “Grieve Pray Love.” Rachel Morrison‘s film about COVID-era loss, recovery and renewal is serious in intent and earnest in execution...
Varietyby Varietymattdonnelly26d ago
“The Julia Set” has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
Varietyby Selome Hailu26d ago
Taylor Frankie Paul is returning to production on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Though Hulu declined to comment on Paul’s involvement in Season 6, Variety confirmed the news with multiple...
Varietyby Jennifer Maas26d ago
It’s the start of another dark academia season and fantasy author Ava Reid (“A Study in Drowning,” “Innamorata”) is celebrating with the release of her new YA dystopian novel, “Winterveil.” The...
Varietyby Guy Lodge26d ago
Our first impression of Danny Carlton, the callow protagonist of “Salvation,” is that he doesn’t look like a man you’d trust with your life. He’s young, but that’s not the issue.
Varietyby Gmaddaus26d ago
The Department of Justice sided with Paramount on Tuesday, arguing that a coalition of 12 states should be forced to post a bond as the price of continuing to block the Warner Bros. merger.
Varietyby Jazztangcay26d ago
Viola Davis will be this year’s recipient of the Gregory Peck Award for Cinematic Excellence at the San Diego International Film Festival.
Varietyby Marlow Stern26d ago
On Tuesday afternoon, Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” about the rise of U.K. tabloid The Sun under owner Rupert Murdoch (a cheeky Guy Pearce) and editor Larry Lamb (Jack O’Connell, swaggering), made its...
Varietyby Zack Sharf26d ago
Chuck Norris‘ “Walker, Texas Ranger” co-star Judson Mills is speaking out about the Emmys decision to snub Norris from its In Memoriam tribute.
Varietyby Jennifer Maas26d ago
Before “Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve” releases next month, fans of Bandai Namco Entertainment’s classic fighter-pilot video game franchise have a few weeks of backstory to brush up on via...
Varietyby Gmaddaus26d ago
Cinelease, the film equipment rental house, announced Tuesday that it is acquiring grip and lighting equipment from Quixote, which continues to shrink its footprint amid a production slump.
Varietyby K.J. Yossman26d ago
“The Gentlemen” Season 2 has seen a 48% jump in viewership in its second week of release on Netflix.
Varietyby Brian Steinberg26d ago
Was it football, or the overhaul? Ratings for the critical first episode of the new season of “60 Minutes” appear to have been tackled — by a weaker-than-expected lead-in from an NFL game on CBS...
Varietyby Steven J. Horowitz26d ago
Finneas has joined singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Irish band Beoga in dropping out of Ed Sheeran‘s Loop tour after fellow opener Macklemore was dismissed for expressing his support...
Varietyby Todd Spangler26d ago
President Donald Trump said the board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to shut down the building for “safety reasons,” coming shortly after a federal judge again ruled that the performing arts...
Varietyby Steven J. Horowitz26d ago
Singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe has dropped out as an opener on the North American leg of Ed Sheeran‘s Loop tour after fellow supporting act Macklemore was dismissed for voicing his support for...
Varietyby Mya Copeland26d ago
Karina Longworth isn’t that interested in modern Hollywood anymore. After 18 seasons of her “You Must Remember This” podcast, former film critic Longworth says she doesn’t pay much attention to the...
Varietyby Rebecca Rubin26d ago
Quentin Tarantino is writing a novel version of his “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” spinoff “Cliff Booth.” It will debut later this year, timed to the release of the forthcoming film starring Brad...
Varietyby Tanya Fedak26d ago
Following a spike in popularity for Thailand’s film and TV industry, the country’s filmmakers and tourism officials want to make sure it lasts.
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