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Netflix Casts 10 In 'Myron Bolitar' Series
Netflix has cast 10 new actors in its Harlan Coben adaptation "Myron Bolitar," with Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens landing a series regular role and the other nine — including Melissa Benoist, Bebe Neuwirth, Ja
Atari, Universal Partner on 10 Classic Game Films
Atari has partnered with Universal Pictures and Entertainment 360 to develop 10 classic game properties into big-screen action-adventure films, starting with an original script by Matt Reilly and Carl
Athletes and Execs Join Forces at Variety’s Inaugural Sports and Entertainment Studio, Featuring Russell Wilson, Jimmie Johnson and Jay Williams
Variety convened its inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio on July 16 in New York, bringing athletes Russell Wilson, Jimmie Johnson, and Jay Williams together with executives from State Farm, PepsiC
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Trailer Drops Before Comic-Con
Sony released a new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot ahead of his Comic-Con Hall H panel, with Austin Abrams starring as a medical courier trapped in Raccoon City. The film opens Septem
Critics Choice Association Launches Inaugural Creator Awards for 2027, Honoring Podcasts, Micro-Dramas and Digital Stars
The Critics Choice Association will hold its inaugural Critics Choice Creator Awards in 2027, honoring digital creators across podcasts, scripted and unscripted series, documentaries, lifestyle, sport
Love Island USA Winner Bryce Alakai Signs With UTA
Bryce Alakai, winner of Love Island USA Season 8, has signed with UTA to pursue live touring, brand partnerships, and entertainment deals as he builds on nearly 3 million combined social followers.
The Roku Channel Expands Partnership With Create the Writers Room Initiative by Streaming ‘Five Film Fridays’ Selections
The Roku Channel is amplifying underrepresented voices by streaming select films from Create the Writers Room’s 'Five Film Fridays,' expanding access for emerging filmmakers to its 100 million subscri
Vini Reilly on Ian Curtis, Factory Records, and Morrissey
Vini Reilly and Bruce Mitchell of The Durutti Column share memories of Factory Records' eccentric origins, Ian Curtis's decline, working with Morrissey on Viva Hate, and a fanbase that includes Harry
Olivia Rodrigo Partners With Etsy on Handmade Festival Merch
Olivia Rodrigo has teamed with Etsy on a handmade merchandise collection created by 10 female-owned small businesses for her inaugural all-female Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival on Aug. 29 in Irvine
YouTube Natives and Sonic: 2020s Cinema Revolution
A feature argues the 2020s, despite narratives of theatrical decline, has produced striking cinema innovations—from YouTube-native directors helming blockbusters to the Sonic redesign that legitimised
‘Ransom Canyon’ Soundtrack: All The Songs You’ll Hear In Both Seasons Of The Netflix Western Romance Series
Netflix's Western romance "Ransom Canyon" returned for Season 2 with a country-heavy soundtrack curated via singer/songwriter bootcamps in Nashville and Los Angeles, where music supervisor Madonna Wad
Murdoch and Musk Face Film Scrutiny at Venice Festival
The Venice Film Festival will open with a film on Rupert Murdoch’s media rise and feature a documentary on Elon Musk, spotlighting the influence and controversies of two powerful figures in media and
Taís Araujo To Star In ‘My Father’s Wives’ From Brazil’s Elo Studios & Portugal’s Bro Cinema
Brazil’s Elo Studios and Portugal’s Bro Cinema are co-producing a film adaptation of José Eduardo Agualusa’s novel *My Father’s Wives*, starring Taís Araujo and directed by Mário Patrocínio, exploring
Variety and CNN Expand Awards Season Partnership
Variety and CNN have expanded their content partnership to deliver exclusive awards season programming, building on past collaborations including the Emmy-nominated 'Actors on Actors' franchise.
100 Costumed Runners Take On 28-Mile Warriors UltraRun
Around 100 runners in gang costumes took on the Warriors UltraRun, a roughly 28-mile overnight, unsanctioned race from the Bronx to Coney Island inspired by Walter Hill's 1979 cult film 'The Warriors.
George Michael Faith Tour Film Secures 2026 Release
George Michael's unreleased 1988 Faith Tour concert film reaches theaters in late 2026 via Bleecker Street's North American IMAX early access and Universal Pictures Content Group's worldwide distribut
Biennale Chief Slams EU for Withdrawing Funding Over Russia’s Presence at Art Exhibition During Film Festival Press Conference: ‘They Are Abandoning Us’
Venice Biennale chairman Pietrangelo Buttafuoco publicly condemned the European Commission for revoking a €2 million grant after Russia was readmitted to the arts exhibition for the first time since 2
Matt Hastings Signs First-Look Deal With Neshama
Writer-director Matt Hastings, whose credits span 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Fallen,' has signed a first-look deal with Neshama Entertainment, the Canadian producer behind Hallmark's 'The Way Home,' w
‘Beauty In Black’ Renewed For Season 4 As Netflix Reverses Decision To End Tyler Perry Series With Season 3
Netflix has renewed Tyler Perry's drama "Beauty in Black" for a fourth season, reversing its December announcement that Season 3 would be the show's final chapter after Season 2's strong global run.
Natural compound may fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source
Researchers have found that obakulactone, a plant-derived compound, reduces joint swelling, inflammation, and damage in rats with rheumatoid arthritis by binding to and promoting degradation of the pr
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