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86th Peabody Awards Name 34 Winners: Kimmel, Heated Rivalry Honored
The 86th annual Peabody Awards named 34 winners across seven categories, honoring Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Heated Rivalry, The Pitt, and the Oscar-winning documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin, with HBO Max
Netflix Sets 'Nanny Diaries' Series With Johansson EP
Netflix is developing a TV series based on the 2002 bestseller 'The Nanny Diaries,' with Scarlett Johansson — who starred in the 2007 film — executive producing alongside Greg Berlanti's Berlanti Prod
Artists First Signs Holly Shervey, Crackhead Creator
New Zealand talent Holly Shervey, creator and star of the dark comedy series Crackhead, has signed with management firm Artists First. The show, which debuted in March on HBO Max Australia and Channel
Emil Wakim Signs Netflix Deal for Hour‑Long Comedy
Emil Wakim, Lebanese‑American SNL cast member, has secured a Netflix deal to film his comedy special, slated for October production and release, with Matthew Vaughan executive‑producing for Rotten Sci
Taylor-Johnson: 30 Years In, Still Learning to Act
In a wide-ranging IndieWire interview, Aaron Taylor-Johnson reflects on nearly 30 years in the industry, saying he only now feels like he's learning to be a real actor, while promoting his WWII-bomb h
Legal Issues Force Diana Ross Cut from Michael Biopic
Kat Graham confirmed her scenes as Diana Ross were cut from the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" due to unspecified legal considerations, just days before its April 24 release.
Dean Tavoularis, Oscar-Winning ‘Godfather: Part II’ Production Designer, Dies at 93
Dean Tavoularis, the visionary production designer behind the iconic Godfather saga, died at 93 in Paris. Tributes from the Hollywood Reporter, Cahiers du Cinema, and the New York Times celebrate his
Adam Scott embraces Tom Cruise comparison
Adam Scott, the lead of the hit series Severance, says he’s fine with being likened to Tom Cruise, and shares quirky anecdotes from his career, including working with Martin Scorsese, chatting about c
Connor Tomlinson to Host History Podcast on PAVE
Former Netflix ‘Love on the Spectrum’ star Connor Tomlinson is launching a new history‑focused video podcast with indie network PAVE Studios, marking his shift from reality TV to acting and content cr
‘Romería’ Trailer: A Lyrical Search for Family Secrets on Spain’s Coast, Perfect for the Summer Movie Season
Carla Simón’s autobiographical drama “Romería” finally gets a theatrical rollout, with a trailer showcasing its sun‑kissed Atlantic‑coast setting and a coming‑of‑age quest for family truth. The film,
Quiver Secures NA Rights to Dafoe’s ‘Birthday Party’
Quiver Distribution has bought North American rights to Miguel Angel Jimenez’s adaptation of Panos Karnezis’s novel “The Birthday Party”, a drama led by Willem Dafoe. The film, which debuted at Locarn
Taylor Swift Is Most-Streamed Artist Of All Time, Says Spotify; Bad Bunny, Drake Also Make Grade
Spotify marks its 20th anniversary by publishing its all‑time streaming rankings, confirming Taylor Swift as the platform’s most‑streamed artist, with Bad Bunny, Drake and The Weeknd filling out the t
Universal, Paramount, Warner See Gen Z Theater Surge
At Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit, top studio marketers agreed that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are driving a resurgence in theatrical attendance, drawn by nostalgia and the social experience of big
Alex Proyas' 'Heaven' AI‑produced, pre‑sold at Cannes
Alex Proyas partners with Ex Machina Studios and K5 International to bring his long‑awaited sci‑fi film 'Heaven' to market, leveraging AI‑driven production and pre‑selling the project at Cannes while
Beef Creator: Erasing Isaac's Earbuds Cost a Fortune
The creator of Netflix's Beef revealed that VFX artists had to digitally paint out earbuds worn by Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan throughout Season 2 — a process he said 'cost a fortune' — because the
Bi Gan to Receive Honorary Award at 25th Las Palmas Festival
Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan will receive an Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada at the 25th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival, where a full retrospective and carte blanche program of hi
Erivo, Rametsi, Pearce Star in 'The Road Home'
A star‑studded musical drama, 'The Road Home,' will chronicle Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela’s anti‑apartheid Graceland tour, with filming set for June in South Africa, while also highlighting a Cann
Netflix airs Noah Kahan doc; Guardian crowns new album
The Guardian has named Noah Kahan’s fourth album, The Great Divide, Album of the Week, as Netflix’s new documentary Out of Body lifts the singer‑songwriter’s personal anxieties and hometown ties into
Melanie C opens Guardian Q&A as album Sweat releases
Melanie C, the only Spice Girl still releasing music, is inviting readers to submit questions for a Guardian interview, where she’ll discuss her ninth album Sweat, solo career, fitness, Liverpool FC,
Canal+ to Air Four‑Part Doc on Kim Kardashian’s 2016 Heist
Canal+ is launching a four‑part documentary series on Kim Kardashian’s 2016 Paris Fashion Week robbery, produced by Pernel Media with exclusive access to the gang and their lawyers.
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