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Netflix Licenses Power Franchise From Lionsgate
Netflix has struck a licensing deal with Lionsgate Television to bring the first four series of the Power franchise to its platform across most international markets, while also grabbing U.S. rights t
Crystal Fox Cast in Hulu's Cable Guy Pilot
Crystal Fox has been cast as a series regular in Hulu's untitled Cable Guy pilot, playing the mother of Damon Wayans Jr. and Natasha Rothwell's characters alongside star Jake Johnson.
Roger Ross Williams Signs With Cinetic Media
Oscar-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams has signed with management and production company Cinetic Media, bringing his documentary and narrative slate under the company's banner.
Goldberg, Williams, Fox Lead Netflix Comedy 'Women Like Us'
Netflix has set Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox to star in the original comedy film 'Women Like Us,' the first collaboration between the Obamas' Higher Ground and C
FX & 20th TV Land Lisa McGee's 'Wildwood' Comedy
FX and 20th Television have landed "Wildwood," the first US-set project from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, beating out competitors in a highly pursued deal.
CBS Sets Fall Premiere Dates: NCIS, Tracker, Survivor
CBS has unveiled its full fall 2025-2026 premiere schedule, anchoring the season with a three-hour Tuesday NCIS block, returning franchises like Tracker, Survivor, and FBI, and giving Ghosts fans two
Variety Returns to SDCC with Major Show Panels
Variety returned to San Diego Comic-Con, hosting cast panels for 'Resident Evil,' 'Ghosts,' and 'Walking Dead: Dead City' inside the Variety Studio presented by Google TV.
Jeff Hays Cast as Princess Donut in 'Dungeon Crawler Carl'
Matt Dinniman announced that Jeff Hays, the narrator of the 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' audiobooks for six years, will voice Princess Donut in Peacock's live-action adaptation, framing the casting as a dir
‘Michael’ Sets Streaming Release Date After Billion-Dollar Box Office Run
"Michael," the Antoine Fuqua-directed Michael Jackson biopic that grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, begins streaming on Starz on August 10, with Variety suggesting it could launch Lionsgate's fi
John Wells Re-Ups Big Overall Deal To Stay At Warner Bros. Television
Emmy-winning TV producer John Wells has signed a three-year overall deal extension with Warner Bros. Television, where he has worked continuously for 40 years, keeping him at the studio through mid-20
Desire Star Óscar Casas Signs With Impression Entertainment
Óscar Casas, star of Netflix's global #1 hit "Desire," has signed with Impression Entertainment for management, joining a roster that includes Édgar Ramírez and Antony Starr.
Robin Schwartz Joins Story Syndicate as Head of Scripted
Veteran television executive Robin Schwartz has been named Head of Scripted at Story Syndicate, succeeding Nellie Reed, as the company also renewed its first-look TV deal with Tomorrow Studios.
Jay-Z Adds London, LA Tour Dates
Jay-Z has expanded his career-spanning 'Jay-Z 30' concert series with additional stadium dates in London and Los Angeles after selling out three nights at Yankee Stadium earlier this month.
Morgan Spector Is Netflix's New Robert Langdon
Morgan Spector has officially closed a deal to star as Robert Langdon in Netflix's series adaptation of Dan Brown's "The Secret of Secrets," succeeding Tom Hanks in the role made famous on the big scr
Purple Rain Musical Hits Broadway in 2027 at Majestic Theatre
A Broadway musical adaptation of Prince's 1984 film 'Purple Rain' will debut in 2027 at the Majestic Theatre, with previews starting March 12 and opening night set for April 12.
Prime Video Casts Four Leads in 'Rose Hill' Drama
Prime Video has cast Jake Weary, Sean O'Pry, Hannah Galway, and Sadie Dickerson as the four leads in Rose Hill, a romantic family drama based on Elsie Silver's best-selling book series.
Curiosity Entertainment Enlists Execs Laurie Seidman And John Maatta & Sets Storyteller Media’s Debut Page-To-Screen Slate
Curiosity Entertainment has tapped former CBS current-programming chief Laurie Seidman as its Head of Film & Television and ex-CW COO John Maatta as board chair, while unveiling the debut page-to-scre
‘Purple Rain’ Musical Headed To Broadway In 2027
A Broadway adaptation of Prince's Purple Rain, featuring more than 20 Prince hits, will begin previews March 12, 2027, at New York's Majestic Theatre under a substantially retooled creative team led b
The Rapture and Criminal Record Mirror Real Crises
A Guardian columnist observes that two recent TV dramas — BBC's 'The Rapture' and Apple TV's 'Criminal Record' season two — have landed in a moment eerily resonant with the UK's record heatwaves and t
NBCUniversal Bundles Peacock Into YouTube Premium
NBCUniversal will bundle Peacock into YouTube Premium in early 2027 — its biggest wholesale deal yet — pairing Peacock's freshly profitable streaming business with YouTube's 125M+ global subscriber ba
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