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Tony Awards: 'Lost Boys' & 'Death of a Salesman' Lead
The 79th Tony Awards will be broadcast live on June 7, 2026, on CBS and Paramount+, with Pink hosting from Radio City Music Hall. Variety’s awards editor Clayton Davis projects that 'The Lost Boys' an
‘Michael’ Sequel: Lionsgate Film Chief Promises ‘A Big and Satisfying Movie’ With ‘Most Popular’ Music Still to Come
Lionsgate is moving ahead with a sequel to its 2026 Michael Jackson biopic, with film chief Adam Fogelson saying talks with the estate and other parties are progressing well. The follow‑up will tackle
How ‘Fallout,’ ‘Chad Powers and ‘Stranger Things’ Makeup and VFX Artists Went all in on Prosthetics and Transformations
Makeup and VFX artists on Prime Video’s "Fallout" and Hulu’s "Chad Powers" are redefining prosthetic work to protect actor performance while meeting tight schedules and labor constraints. Jake Gerber
Mel Gibson Debuts Look at ‘Resurrection of Christ’
Mel Gibson revealed the first look at his long‑anticipated two‑part epic “The Resurrection of the Christ,” confirming production has wrapped after 134 days in Italy and announcing new release dates fo
Lionsgate Sets March 2027 Release for Depp Thriller
Lionsgate has locked in a March 2027 theatrical debut for the action thriller “Day Drinker,” starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz. The film reunites the duo after past hits and marks Depp’s first ma
'The Black Ball' Opens Cannes to 16-Minute Ovation
Los Javis' queer epic 'The Black Ball,' inspired by Federico García Lorca and backed by the Almodóvars' El Deseo, received a 16-minute standing ovation at its Cannes competition premiere, where the du
Radio Silence to Direct Choose Your Own Adventure Film
Radio Silence, the duo behind Ready or Not and Scream, is set to helm a film adaptation of the famed Choose Your Own Adventure gamebooks for 20th Century Studios, with screenwriter Tom Bissell attache
Jacob Alon wins rising‑star, best‑song at Ivor Novellos
Scottish singer‑songwriter Jacob Alon swept the 2026 Ivor Novello awards, taking both the rising star prize and best song for ‘Don’t Fall Asleep,’ cementing their breakout after a Brit critics’ choice
Kyle Gallner Joins Brie Larson in Horror 'Skeletons'
Oscar winner Brie Larson and actor Kyle Gallner join Sony Pictures’ ‘Skeletons,’ directed by JT Mollner and produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot; the film, based on a Philip Fracassi short story, follow
Netflix Releases 'Marty, Life Is Short' Doc
Amid Netflix’s shareholder turbulence—following Reed Hastings’ exit and a 10% stock slide—the streaming giant is doubling down on distinctive original content, debuting Lawrence Kasdan’s documentary “
São Paulo Attracts Big International Shoots Like Michael Almereyda’s ‘Zero K’ as State Readies to Launch 20 Year Plan to Ensure Industry Stability
São Paulo is leveraging the R$2.8 bn Paulo Gustavo Law—of which it received $50 mn—to attract high‑profile international shoots and cement its film‑industry clout. The state unveiled a 20‑year audiovi
Clio Barnard Wins Cannes Fortnight Audience Award
Clio Barnard’s *I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning* captured the Directors’ Fortnight People’s Choice Audience Award at Cannes, a win echoed by Deadline and IndieWire as a boost for UK indie cinema.
Andrew Schulz Cast in Apple Original Film 'Running'
Andrew Schulz has been cast in Apple Original Films' Running, a Gavin O'Connor-directed drama about a homeless high school running prodigy, expanding the comedian-podcaster's growing acting resume.
The Emmys Needed to Do Something About Talk and Scripted Variety, Even If the Result Was Something Just as Clunky
The Television Academy overhauled its Emmy categories, merging talk and scripted variety into a single outstanding variety series award and adopting a 90% “area” voting system that can yield multiple
La Gradiva Wins Cannes Critics’ Week, Explores Teens
Marine Atlan’s debut feature La Gradiva captured the Cannes Critics’ Week prize, offering a nuanced portrait of French teens on a class trip to Pompeii. Its introspective storytelling and literary all
Sadie Soverall Leads Brady Corbet’s X‑Rated Film
Amid a news cycle dominated by energy shortages, Netflix board drama and Cannes line‑ups, the spotlight now shifts to an audacious new film. Director Brady Corbet’s X‑rated, 200‑page script on America
Los Javis’ ‘La Bola Negra’ Competes at Cannes
Spanish auteurs Los Javis have entered the Cannes competition with their epic ‘La Bola Negra’, a queer‑centric drama inspired by Federico García Lorca that weaves together three eras of Spanish histor
SXSW Panel Honors Coach Milutinović, Youth Coaching
The SXSW panel, moderated by Variety and Imagine Entertainment, gathered documentary makers and U.S. soccer veterans to discuss legendary coach Bora Milutinović's legacy, his enigmatic coaching style,
Pink Wins 2026 Songwriter Icon Award from NMPA
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has honored pop icon Pink with its 2026 Songwriter Icon Award, recognizing her decades‑long impact on the music industry. In the same announcement, th
Hulda Guzmán's Jungle Paintings Debut at Turner
Dominican artist Hulda Guzmán debuts her first European institutional exhibition at Turner Contemporary in Margate, presenting vibrant jungle landscape paintings that fuse Caribbean mysticism, art his
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