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'Off Campus' Finale Plants Surprise Briar U Character
Prime Video's 'Off Campus' finale introduced a surprise twist character — Hunter Davenport, a freshman hockey player played by Charlie Evans — whose pre-existing connection to Dean Di Laurentis sets u
Camp Miasma Gets Six‑Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
The queer slasher Camp Miasma debuted at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, earning a six‑minute standing ovation as Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson led a blood‑splattered, satirical take on Hollywood’s
Netflix Adds 40 Series, Expands Ad Tiers to 15 Markets
Netflix used its Upfront to showcase star‑studded talent, unveil new ad‑supported tiers across 15 markets, and announce a massive scripted slate of 40 series, signaling an aggressive push into ad reve
‘East Of Eden’: Netflix Sets Fall Premiere & Releases First Teaser For Zoe Kazan’s “Modern” John Steinbeck Adaptation
Netflix is priming a major literary adaptation with Zoe Kazan’s modern take on Steinbeck’s East of Eden, slated for a fall 2026 debut. The seven‑episode series, starring Florence Pugh and a star‑studd
Netflix Renews 'Big Mistakes' S2, Dan Levy Signs Deal
Netflix has renewed the comedy series “Big Mistakes” for a second season and secured creator Dan Levy in a first‑look TV deal, cementing their partnership after the show’s strong debut. The series, wh
Nick Cannon to Show What It’s Like to Raise 12 Kids With Six Moms in New Netflix Docuseries
Facing a 10% stock slide after Reed Hastings’ exit, Netflix is doubling down on star‑driven unscripted content. The streamer unveiled a Nick Cannon docuseries set for winter 2026, chronicling his chao
Netflix Casts Stiller, Galitzine, Maclean
Netflix announced that Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine, and Bella Maclean will star in the upcoming film A Matter of Time, directed by Harry Bradbeer and produced by Sony Pictures under a first‑look s
AGC Studios Re‑Signs Leaders, Announces New TV Slate
AGC Studios’ top executives, Stuart Ford and Miguel Palos, have renewed their contracts and are steering the company toward its most prolific and profitable year yet, backed by a slate of high‑profile
Charli XCX Drops Divisive ‘Rock Music’ Single
Charli XCX unleashed the genre‑bending single “Rock Music” with a retro‑rock video, sparking a split reaction from rock purists and dance fans alike. She brushed off the criticism on Instagram, refusi
Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter Ledisi Joins Broadway Cast Of ‘Wanted’ Musical
Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Ledisi is set to make her Broadway debut as Tallulah Clarke in the upcoming musical Wanted, joining Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine. The show, formerly called Gun
Karol G to Get International Artist Award at 2026 AMAs
Colombian star Karol G is set to receive the International Artist Award of Excellence at the 2026 American Music Awards, a distinction not given since Whitney Houston in 2009. She will also perform an
Variety, NBCU Launch NBC100 Cross-Platform Series
Variety and NBCUniversal have launched a yearlong cross-platform editorial partnership tied to NBC's 100th anniversary, with coverage rolling out across Variety's digital, print, social, video, and po
Variety Panel: Comedy Showrunners Tackle IP Adaptations
Shifting away from recent headlines about tight U.S. energy supplies, Variety's Night in the Writers Room brought together top comedy showrunners to reveal how they reinvent beloved movies, books, and
Big Brother Season 28 Premieres July 9 on CBS
CBS will premiere "Big Brother" Season 28 on July 9, a milestone 28th season that will include the reality hit's 1,000th episode and its most programming hours to date.
Mo Amer to Host 86th Peabody Awards on May 31
Palestinian‑American comedian Mo Amer will serve as the first‑time host of the 86th Peabody Awards ceremony, honoring a diverse slate of 34 winners and notable industry figures.
Cannes Debut 'A Woman's Life' Highlights Léa Drucker
The Cannes‑premiered drama "A Woman's Life" (La Vie D’Une Femme) offers a nuanced portrait of a 55‑year‑old surgeon balancing a demanding career, a strained marriage, and caregiving for her dementia‑s
V&A Opens 'Rising Voices' Asia‑Pacific Art Show
The Victoria and Albert Museum’s new three‑room “Rising Voices” exhibition attempts to distill three decades of Asia‑Pacific art, spotlighting Indigenous and First Nations creators whose works confron
Del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth Gets 4K Re-Release Oct. 9
Guillermo del Toro's 3x Oscar-winning Pan's Labyrinth returns to theaters Oct. 9 in a 4K, 3D and HDR restoration from Cineverse and Fathom, 20 years after its Cannes debut — with del Toro now personal
Nguyen Debuts 'In Waves' at Cannes Critics’ Week
Vietnam‑born animator Phuong Mai Nguyen is kicking off Cannes Critics’ Week with “In Waves,” an animated adaptation of AJ Dungo’s graphic novel about a shy teen and his love for a surfer. The film, de
Three Japanese Directors in Cannes Competition as Country of Honor Delegation Works the Market
Japan is turning Cannes into a showcase for its cinema, fielding three Palme d’Or contenders for the first time in over two decades while leading a ten‑producer Country of Honor delegation. The broad
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