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Verity Movie: Hathaway, Johnson, Hartnett Cast, Release Pushed
Amazon's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's thriller Verity has locked its lead cast — Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, and Dakota Johnson — and pushed its theatrical release from May 2026 to October 2, 2026
Michael Beach Joins Stephen Fry in Fox's The Interrogator
Michael Beach has been cast as a series regular on Fox's The Interrogator, playing Louis — the first member of Stephen Fry's elite team — in a 12-episode Lionsgate Television and Fox Entertainment pro
Dan Reed slams ‘Michael’ for whitewashing Jackson
Dan Reed, director of the abuse documentary Leaving Neverland, slammed the new Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' as a whitewashed, glossy tribute that ignores the singer’s alleged child abuse. The film
Sean Penn, Paul Rudd Join Tribeca's 25th Lineup
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival rolls out a star‑studded slate of talks, reunions and retrospectives featuring Sean Penn, Paul Rudd and others, while honoring Bruce Springsteen
Disney Hosts 'Toast to Television' Emmy FYC Gala
Dana Walden, Disney's newly named president and chief creative officer, toasted TV creators and stars from across the company's networks at Disney's 'Toast to Television' Emmy FYC gala held at Soho Ho
Variety’s Writers’ Night Returns May 7 with TV Creators
Variety’s A Night in the Writers’ Room returns May 7 in Los Angeles, gathering top TV creators from comedy, limited series and drama for intimate panels. The event, backed by streaming giants includin
Beverley Martyn, spirited British folk singer, dies aged 79
Beverley Martyn, the British folk singer who rose from the 1960s London scene under Bert Jansch’s tutelage and later partnered with John Martyn, died peacefully at 79. Her career spanned iconic collab
Music Industry Moves: Avex Secures $100 Million for Catalog Acquisitions, Harry Chapin Estate Partners With Primary Wave
Avex Music Group, led by CEO Brandon Silverstein, is committing $100 million to a new catalog‑acquisition fund backed by City National Bank, while the Harry Chapin Estate has struck a partnership with
Shannon Elizabeth Hits $1.2M on OnlyFans in First Week
Shannon Elizabeth's OnlyFans debut generated over $1.2 million in her first seven days, with Creators Inc. CEO Andy Bachman confirming the seven-figure gross after her April 16 launch.
Canneseries Lures White Lotus Producer, Stars
Canneseries is cementing its status as a premier TV showcase, drawing Hollywood heavyweights, K‑pop star Jisoo, and high‑profile series like White Lotus to its tenth edition. Artistic director Albin L
Prime Video Announces Hazbin Hotel Fifth Final Season
Prime Video confirmed that adult animated series "Hazbin Hotel" will return for a fifth and final season, concluding the story of Charlie, the princess of Hell, who seeks to rehabilitate demons.
Barunson E&A Takes Sales for Zombie Film Zona Merah
While Indonesia weighs a US overflight deal, its film sector scores a global break as Korean Oscar‑winner Barunson E&A secures Cannes sales for the zombie movie “Zona Merah: Dead City,” expanding a se
‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
Netflix quickly green‑lit a second season of its animated spin‑off "Stranger Things: Tales From ’85" just five days after its April 23 debut, underscoring the franchise’s momentum. The series, set bet
‘Unchosen’ Debuts With 10.4 Million Views in Six Days
Netflix’s new series 'Unchosen' surged to the top of the platform’s TV chart with 10.4 million views in its first six days, offering a rare win after the company’s stock fell 9‑10% post‑Reed. Yet the
Ted Lasso Returns to the AFC Richmond Pitch in New Season Four Teaser
Apple TV+ unveiled a new teaser for the Emmy‑winning series Ted Lasso, confirming its return for a fourth season that sees Coach Lasso leading AFC Richmond’s women’s team. The montage, set to Mumford
Disney+ ‘Alice and Steve’ Wins Best Series
The Disney+ comedy‑drama 'Alice and Steve', starring Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement, swept the Canneseries awards, taking home Best Series, a Special Interpretation Award for its ensemble, and a St
Dave Matthews Song Debuts in Papertown Documentary
The documentary Papertown, directed by Jeremy Seifert and co‑directed by Benjamin James Roberts, will debut at the MountainFilm Festival on May 22, featuring an original song by Dave Matthews. Meanwhi
Aaron Tracy Unpacks Roald Dahl's Wild Life in New Podcast
Writer-producer Aaron Tracy discussed his 10-part podcast 'The Secret World of Roald Dahl' on 'Daily Variety,' exploring the British author's life including his WWII spy work and antisemitism, and tea
Amazon Launches NASCAR Drama *Godspeed* by Joe Pokaski
Amazon is moving forward with a NASCAR family drama series called *Godspeed*, written by Joe Pokaski, with production slated for early 2027 if Prime Video greenlights it, to complement its Prime Video
Linett Kamala Turns Maypole Into Sound System
Veteran British-Jamaican DJ and Notting Hill Carnival pioneer Linett Kamala has unveiled the 'Basstone Maypole,' a sci-fi-inspired installation with LED lights and bass bins that fuses maypole dancing
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