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‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’ Adds 6 to Cast, Including Darren Criss as Jiminy Cricket and Sherry Cola as Yzma From ‘Emperor’s New Groove’
The Disney Channel and Disney+ movie “Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story” is rounding out its cast with six new addition...
‘What Will I Become?’ Review: Transmasculine Lives Take Center Stage in a Poignant Portrait of Loss
At an early point in “What Will I Become?,” co-director Logan Rozos explains to the camera, “We are not taken seriously,...
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN’s Founder, Dies at 93
Bill Rasmussen, a former local-news sports director who parlayed an interest in the nascent business of satellite televi...
Fulvio Lucisano, Italian Producer of ‘Planet of the Vampires’ and ‘What Have You Done to Solange?,’ Dies at 98
Italian producer Fulvio Lucisano, who shepherded a slew of cult B-movies such as “Planet of the Vampires” and “What Have...
C+C Music Factory Co-Founder Robert Clivillés Sues Freedom Williams for $30 Million, Alleging He Wrongfully Claimed Trademark Despite Never Being a Gr...
Whatever fallout came as a result of the canceled Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall in Washington this summer, w...
Angélique Kidjo Talks ‘Hope,’ Her Mother’s Legacy and Making History With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Two things have been crucial to a restless Angélique Kidjo since her childhood in Benin, West Africa: diverse, universal...
Ascend Literary Management Signs ‘Average Joe’ Creator Robb Cullen (EXCLUSIVE)
Ascend Literary Management has signed Robb Cullen for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Cullen continues ...
Shakira, Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF Commit $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools in Colombia Following Earthquake
Shakira, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, Live Nation and CAF have announced a $1.25 million initial commitment t...
SXSW Sets Podcast Festival, Locals-Only Perks and Changes in Music Venues for 2027 Event in Austin
South by Southwest has unveiled plans for a podcast festival, new locals-only perks and temporary changes in music venue...
‘Mother’ Director Teona Mitevska Preps Sequel to Feminist Satirical Drama ‘God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya’ (EXCLUSIVE)
North Macedonian filmmaker Teona Mitevska (“Mother”) is prepping a sequel to her satirical drama “God Exists, Her Name i...
Nonprofit Production Waterwell Doubles Funding for Unseen Iran Grants to Artists Representing the Diaspora in Film, TV, Theater and More
Nonprofit production venture Waterwell, co-founded by “Succession” player Arian Moayed, and nonprofit Nimruz has doubled...
Madonna Leads VMAs Nominations With 11, Followed by Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande
It’s no time warp — Madonna leads all other divas in nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with 11 nods, it w...
Nicolas Altmayer, Beloved French Producer Behind ‘OSS 117,’ and Dior Executive Mathilde Favier Die in Car Crash
Nicolas Altmayer, the prolific French producer behind the “OSS 117” franchise and films by François Ozon, Bertrand Bonel...
War Child U.K. Kicks Off Secret 7″ Record Auction, Featuring Tracks From John Lennon, the Last Dinner Party, Glass Animals and More
War Child U.K. has officially kicked off the 10th edition of its Secret 7″ record auction, featuring 700 sleeves designe...
Craig Carton to Launch New Show on Fox’s Outkick
Craig Carton, the longtime sportscaster best known, perhaps, for his stints on New Yorks’ WFAN, will join Fox’s Outkick ...
Edinburgh Film Festival Competition Directors on the Craziest, Most Challenging Moments Making Their First Features and Why They Can’t Wait to Do It A...
The chaos, hard graft and — ultimately — privileged thrill of feature filmmaking were the central themes of conversation...
Publicis Groupe, 3 Arts, Travis Kelce Launch Venture to Help Advertisers Strike Deals With College Athletes
French advertising giant Publicis Groupe has a new American teammate: Travis Kelce. The ad-holding company and the popul...
ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC
Disney’s ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, raising the pitch...
Peacock Raises Prices Across All Plans, NBCU’s Fourth Increase in Four Years
NBCUniversal’s Peacock just turned profitable for the first time. And now the company is raising prices for all customer...
‘Ice Princess’ Director Remembers Stars Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg as an ‘Amazing Pair’: ‘Two Shining Talents, Gone Far Too Soon’
“Ice Princess” director Tim Fywell has penned a sweet tribute to the two stars of his beloved 2005 ice skating movie, Ha...
Oscars: Taiwan Selects ‘A Foggy Tale’ for International Feature Race
“A Foggy Tale,” directed by Chen Yu-hsun, has been selected to represent Taiwan in the best international feature film c...
Diego Luna on Challenging How Migrants Are Viewed With ‘Ashes’: ‘We’re Not Thinking About What They Left Behind’
Between conducting a masterclass and attending an open-air screening of his fourth directorial feature, “Ashes,” Diego L...
Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Wladimir Klitschko Remembers Her ‘Immense Talent While Also Facing the Darker Sides’ of the Industry: ‘She Left This World Far ...
Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko, who is the father of her 11-year-old daughter Kaya, is mourning the actress f...
Croatian Crime Drama ‘Red Water,’ Directed by Cannes Prizewinner Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic, to Be Co-Produced by ZDF/Arte, Beta Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Beta Film has teamed up with ZDF/Arte and Antitalent to co-produce the Croatian crime drama “Red Water,” winner of the 2...
Sundance Breakout ‘Thelma’ Set for Mandarin Remake by Stars Collective, Titled ‘Grandma, Please’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Stars Collective has acquired the Mandarin-language remake rights to “Thelma,” the 2024 Sundance Film Festival breakout ...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Continue Tussle Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office
Sony’s superhero tentpole “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive ...
Rosie O’Donnell Shines in ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Hosting Debut, Attacks ‘Mango Mussolini’ Trump and Gives Moving Hayden Panettiere Tribute
When Jimmy Kimmel announced that Rosie O’Donnell would be filling in as a week-long guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” du...
Rosie O’Donnell Shines in ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Hosting Debut, Attacks ‘Mango Mussolini’ Trump and Gives Moving Hayden Panettiere Tribute
When Jimmy Kimmel announced that Rosie O’Donnell would be filling in as a week-long guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” d...
Vin Diesel Says ‘Fast Forever’ Starts Shooting in December
Vin Diesel says filming for “Fast Forever” has a start date. “We start shooting in December, if I can make good on the r...
Michelle Rodriguez Remembers Hayden Panettiere After Co-Hosting World Music Awards: ‘Can’t Stand How Many Young People Are Leaving Us Lately’
Michelle Rodriguez is sharing her memories of Hayden Panettiere after the “Scream 4” star died at age 36 on Sunday. Rodr...
Jeanie Buss Seeks to Contest Sale of Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner: Report
Jeanie Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who has been the face of the team since the death of her father Jerry Buss in ...
David F. Sandberg to Direct Horror Movie ‘Mommy’s Home’ For Lionsgate
David F. Sandberg has been tapped to direct a new psychological horror movie, “Mommy’s Home,” for Lionsgate. From screen...
LISTEN: How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter explains to Variety’s Michael Schneide...
‘Furious’ Star Steve Way on the Beauty of ‘Disabled Love’ and the Difficulty of Navigating Hollywood Without a Team: ‘I Want an Agency to Whore Me Out...
It’s uncommon to meet an actor bold enough to call Ari Emanuel, the executive chairman of WME Group and one of the most ...
‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ Is ‘Gory’ and ‘Gross’ With ‘Blood Everywhere,’ Says Star Linda Cardellini
“Crystal Lake” star Linda Cardellini is teasing the upcoming “Friday the 13th” prequel television series. Cardellini sta...
‘Spy Kids’ Actor Alexa PenaVega Shares Heartbreak After Deaths of Fellow Child Stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase: ‘Hug ...
Alexa PenaVega’s “heart is heavy” after the death of Hayden Panettiere, most notably because it marks the third passing ...
Donald Trump Attacks CNN’s Kristen Holmes for Asking If He Spoke to North Korean Dictator: ‘You’re a Loud, Boisterous Person. Be Quiet!’
President Donald Trump grew angry at CNN’s Kristen Holmes during a press briefing at the White House Monday, after she a...
California A.G. Rejects $1.88 Billion Paramount Bond, Says Company Wants a ‘Do-Over’ on Merger Delay
The California attorney general’s office fired back against Paramount’s request for a $1.88 billion bond on Monday, sayi...
Ariel Levy, a New Yorker Staff Writer, Joins ’60 Minutes’ as Contributor
Ariel Levy, a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine who has analyzed sexuality in culture and profiled a number of pol...
Connie Britton Praises Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Brilliance’ After ‘Nashville’ Co-Star’s Death: ‘I Love You Girl. Sleep Easy Now’
Connie Britton has “no words” following the death of her “Nashville” co-star Hayden Panettiere at 36 years old. The duo ...
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