variety.comadded August 2026
Varietyby Karla Cote14d ago
The sun set on a perfect fall evening in New York City as emerging writers, directors and producers mingled with industry giants in a rustic Greenwich Village penthouse.
Varietyby Tanya Fedak14d ago
Bleecker Street has tapped Frank Martinez as the head of distribution. Martinez will join the film company immediately and will oversee its theatrical distribution strategies, planning and...
Varietyby Angelique Jackson14d ago
Universal‘s global box office has crossed $5 billion for the third time in the studio’s history. The studio is also the first to reach this milestone in 2026.
Varietyby William Earl14d ago
As the title implies, “Never After Dark” is a horror film that isn’t stuck in the shadows. “There’s something very tactile and direct, and a lot of it takes place during the day or at least fairly...
Varietyby Michael Schneider14d ago
Sharon Levy is exiting Banijay’s Endemol Shine North America after nearly a decade at the company — including most recently as CEO.
Varietyby Steven J. Horowitz14d ago
Global Citizen Festival has been canceled due to the extreme weather forecast for New York City. The event was slated to take place on Saturday at the Great Lawn in Central Park, with performances...
Varietyby Jazztangcay14d ago
Dreamworks Animation knows how to tell stories about friendships, whether it’s between a boy and a dragon in “How to Train Your Dragon” or Donkey and Ogre in “Shrek” or a robot and bird in “The...
Varietyby Pat Saperstein14d ago
What drives celebrities like Henry Winkler, Tom Morello or Wendie Malick along with politicians and activists to get involved in working for change?
Varietyby Jack Dunn14d ago
Horror streamer Shudder has acquired the rights to “Sundown,” a new supernatural horror feature from director Rebekah McKendry, Variety can exclusively reveal.
Varietyby Rafa Sales Ross14d ago
Spain-based Begin Again Films secured an international sales deal for “Paula & Hortência – The Last Chance.’ The film, directed by Georgia Guerra-Peixe Joca, is a biopic on the life of the two...
Varietyby Gmaddaus14d ago
It’s an unseasonably warm September day in Chatsworth, and the air conditioning at the Capital Arts soundstages has gone out.
Varietyby Rudie Obias14d ago
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Varietyby Joseph Otterson14d ago
Peter Sarsgaard has joined the upcoming Paramount+ drama series “Laird,” Variety has learned. Sarsgaard will join previously announced lead Kenneth Branagh in the show, which was announced with a...
Varietyby Marlow Stern14d ago
“I’m still trying to act, and I want to be better,” offers John Cho. “And you can’t be better without a good role.” Cho, 54, has been fighting for the right roles since he first gained notice as a...
Varietyby Clayton Davis14d ago
The Montclair Film Festival has unveiled the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, bringing a slate of international premieres, awards season contenders, documentaries and independent films to New...
Varietyby Marcelo Cajueiro14d ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — RioFilme, the film and TV company of Rio de Janeiro City, will launch a call for proposals amounting to R$100 million ($20 million) for film and TV show production...
Varietyby Guy Lodge14d ago
The first thing to know about “Charlie Harper” is that it’s not, in fact, about someone called Charlie Harper.
Varietyby Steven J. Horowitz14d ago
Patti LaBelle, Common and Public Enemy were among the artists and executives who were celebrated on Thursday night at the sixth annual Black Music Action Coalition Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton...
Varietyby Brian Steinberg14d ago
Fox News is replacing one opinionated business anchor with another, assigning Larry Kudlow to anchor “Sunday Morning Futures” on an interim basis following its ouster of longtime staffer Maria...
Varietyby Mya Copeland14d ago
“The Light in the Darkness: Director’s Cut,” from game designer Luc Bernard, launched Tuesday. Originally released in 2023, the free Holocaust narrative game puts players in the experience of a...
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