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Netflix’s Greek Theatre Tribute Draws Standing Ovation
Netflix’s Is a Joke festival opened with a sold‑out Pee‑wee’s Playhouse 40th anniversary tribute at L.A.’s Greek Theatre, blending big‑band music, comedy, and original puppeteers into a heartfelt cele
The Last One for the Road Wins 8 di Donatello Awards
Italian cinema’s top honors went to Francesco Sossai’s road‑trip comedy The Last One for the Road, which captured eight David di Donatello Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. The ceremony a
Gen Z 59% Switch Streaming, 62% Shun Full‑Price Games
A new study by Dentsu and IGN Entertainment, built on research from Kantar and UC Berkeley, shows that 59% of Gen Z churn streaming services for a single title while 62% refuse to pay full price for v
Fox to reboot 'Highway to Heaven' for 2027‑28 season
Fox is reviving the beloved 80s series "Highway to Heaven" for the 2027‑28 season, enlisting Emmy‑winning writer Jason Katims as showrunner. The reboot brings together Amblin Television, Michael Lando
Matt Shakman to Direct New Planet of the Apes Film
Matt Shakman, fresh off Marvel’s WandaVision and Disney’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, will direct a new Planet of the Apes film for 20th Century Studios, teaming with veteran writer Josh Friedman, wh
Javier Bardem Discusses Cannes Debut of The Beloved
Javier Bardem sits down with Variety’s Daniel D’Addario in Madrid to discuss his new family drama The Beloved, which he is bringing to this Cannes Film Festival. In the Daily Variety podcast, Bardem e
UMG Files New Brief Opposing Salt-N-Pepa Copyright Appeal
Universal Music Group filed a new appellate brief Tuesday urging the Second Circuit to uphold the dismissal of Salt-N-Pepa's copyright reclamation suit over their first four albums, arguing the group
WBD Q1 Streaming, Studios Up, but $2.8B Reserve Spurs Loss
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studios segments delivered robust Q1 growth, but a $2.8 billion reserve tied to its pending acquisition by Paramount Skydance drove the company to a quarterly lo
Hayden Panettiere Comes Out as Bisexual Before Memoir
Hayden Panettiere, 36, publicly identified as bisexual in a US Weekly interview ahead of her memoir release, ending years of silence after fearing public opinion and her team's reaction.
Oscar Isaac Leads Netflix Vegas Casino Drama (8 Ep)
Oscar Isaac will headline Netflix’s new eight‑episode Las Vegas casino drama, playing a high‑stakes casino president. He also signed a first‑look producing deal with the streamer through his Mad Gene
FX Confirms The Bear Final Season, June 25 Premiere
FX has confirmed that The Bear will end with a fifth and final season, debuting eight new episodes on Hulu on June 25 and rolling out on FX through August. The season picks up after head chef Carmy qu
Duffer Brothers Reveal The Boroughs Cast, May 21 Date
The Duffer Brothers unveiled the cast for their new supernatural mystery series 'The Boroughs' and confirmed a May 21 premiere date on Netflix, their first major project after Stranger Things.
BritBox launches 'The Other Bennet Sister' May 6
BritBox’s new ten‑episode series ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ spotlights Mary Bennet, offering a fresh, half‑hour‑long take on Regency life and debuting May 6 with three episodes released at once.
HBO Greenlights Harry Potter Season 2, Filming Fall
HBO confirmed a second season for its new Harry Potter TV adaptation, slated to begin filming this fall and based on the Chamber of Secrets. Writer Jon Brown steps up as co‑showrunner alongside France
WME Signs Oscar-Winning Director Aaron Schneider
Talent agency WME has signed Oscar‑winning director Aaron Schneider, known for Apple’s WWII drama “Greyhound” and the Oscar‑winning short “Two Soldiers.” The representation covers all areas as Schneid
HBO Sets May 22 Premiere for Josh Johnson's 'Symphony'
HBO has announced a May 22 premiere date for "Symphony," comedian Josh Johnson's first comedy special with the network, filmed at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.
Margo's Got Trouble Opens with Robyn’s ‘Blow My Mind’
‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ leans heavily on a curated soundtrack, opening with Robyn’s ‘Blow My Mind’ and featuring an eclectic mix of songs licensed by music supervisor Ciara Elwis, including guest
Winners Announced 'Hot Water', 'Figaro Up, Figaro Down'
The 69th San Francisco International Film Festival wrapped up with more than 40,000 attendees and unveiled its Golden Gate Award winners, spotlighting the indie titles “Hot Water” and “Figaro Up, Figa
Zuckermans Named 'High Potential' Season 3 Showrunners
Sisters Nora and Lilla Zuckerman will take over as co-showrunners and executive producers of ABC's hit procedural dramedy "High Potential" for Season 3, replacing Todd Harthan, who exited at the end o
Les Ballets Trockadero Brings Camp & Sophistication
The drag ballet troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo lit up Sadler’s Wells in London, delivering a performance that mixes tongue‑in‑cheek parody with top‑tier technique. Their men in tutus and
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