Tuesday’s Senate hearing on the ticketing industry was memorable for any number of reasons, and not least because the witnesses and many (not all) of the senators were well-briefed on the issue, and made their cases powerfully. A major reason for that is Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Mn.), who not only led the hearing with fellow
Month: January 2023
Fifth Season chief operating officer Tim Robinson has exited the company formerly known as Endeavor Content, Variety has confirmed. Robinson’s departure, which comes after four years at Fifth Season, is an amicable decision between the exec and leadership and he’s exploring new opportunities. Currently, Robinson’s COO duties are being handled internally. During his time as
Meta said it will reinstate Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts in the coming weeks — two years after he was suspended from the platforms for violating rules against inciting violence — with “new guardrails in place to deter repeat offenses.” “The public should be able to hear what their politicians are saying — the
Actor and producer Jimmy Jean-Louis has signed with CAA. Best known for playing René (a.k.a. the Haitian) in NBC’s “Heroes” and “Heroes: Reborn,” Jean-Louis will next appear opposite Henry Golding, Noomi Rapace, and Sam Neill in the upcoming action movie “Assassin Club.” The Haitian American actor was most recently seen in “The Gray Man” and
“I knew from day one it was Geraldine Chaplin who needed to play The General,” says director Jessica Woodworth about having Charlie Chaplin’s daughter play one of the central characters in her latest drama, “Luka,” which is having its world premiere in the Big Screen Competition at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. “Not because she’s
Film and TV production spending in New Jersey topped $650 million in 2022, a record level of lensing activity that reflects the Garden State’s efforts to woo Hollywood productions. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy disclosed the milestone earlier this week, touting the success generated since he reinstated the state’s production tax incentive program in 2018.
Krista Vernoff is stepping down as showrunner and executive producer of both “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Station 19” at ABC, Variety has confirmed. Vernoff will officially depart upon the conclusion of the current season of both shows. “Grey’s” is currently in its 19th season while “Station 19” is in its sixth. No new showrunner for either
CBS has renewed the comedy series “Bob Hearts Abishola” for Season 5, Variety has learned. The multi-camera series is currently airing its fourth season on the broadcaster, where it has been a part of the Monday night lineup since it launched back in 2019. It is now the second CBS Monday night comedy to get
Dave Halls, the first assistant director on “Rust,” became the first person held accountable in the death of Halyna Hutchins when he agreed to plead to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon. In a win for prosecutors, Halls is also expected to testify against Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed
Check out the official Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania featurette starring Paul Rudd! ► Buy Tickets on Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-2023-228957/movie-overview?cmp=Trailers_YouTube_Desc Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to be notified of all the hottest trailers: http://bit.ly/2CNniBy US Release Date: February 17, 2023 Starring: Paul Rudd, Jonathan Majors, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas Directed By: Peyton
Edvard Munch’s best-known work, “The Scream,” has been endlessly referenced or parodied – even in “The Simpsons.” But the painter himself, who passed away in 1944, remains an enigma. “His art is famous, but not the artist. And I wanted to tell a story about the artist. His life is the main focus here,” says
Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” If anyone was holding out hope that Alejandro González Iñárritu would change his mind about directing a superhero movie, I don’t have good news for ya. The Oscar-winning filmmaker doubled down on his dislike of the tentpole genre when I caught up with him at the recent BAFTA
Apple Studios has struck an exclusive overall deal with Dennis Lehane, the novelist, screenwriter and show runner who is best known for penning works such as “Mystic River” and “Shutter Island.” The pact with Lehane and his production company, Hans Bubby, comes on the heels of the Golden Globe-winning series “Black Bird,” a prison drama
Actor Lance Kerwin, who starred in TV series “James at 15” and as Mark Petrie, the teen who becomes a vampire hunter in Steven King mini-series “Salem’s Lot,” died Tuesday in San Clemente, Calif. He was 62. An autopsy to determine the cause of death is being conducted, according to his daughter Savanah. Kerwin began
When independent music distribution platform Venice Music named Dani Oliva VP of business and legal affairs in December, it marked a ceiling-breaking moment for the trans executive, one of the few to hold a senior position at a major music company. Founded by Troy Carter, former manager of Lady Gaga, Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor,
Amazon has made a mighty embrace of the Critical Role cinematic universe. Amazon Studios announced a multiyear exclusive overall TV and first-look film deal with Critical Role, the media company and D&D role-playing group behind Prime Video’s popular adult animation series “The Legend of Vox Machina.” The first new series to be produced under the
A limited series about Beverley Schottenstein’s legal case against her grandsons is in the works at HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively. The drama is based on the upcoming book “Beverley’s War: A Fractured Family Dynasty. Elder Abuse. Millions in Financial Fraud” by Cathy Schottenstein, which is set to be released in November. Per the
Ross Kemp is returning to his first acting role in 15 years as a corrupt policeman who turns a blind eye to a woman’s possible murder. “Blindspot,” which is produced by Clapperboard and set to air on U.K. public service broadcaster Channel 5 later this year, tells the story of Hannah, a disabled woman (played
Penske Media Eldridge has acquired Dick Clark Productions in a deal that marks a major expansion for the parent company of Variety, Rolling Stone, Billboard and other top media brands. Financial details of the deal with Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries were not disclosed. “I am thrilled to expand our partnership with Eldridge and Todd,” said
After parting ways with its parent company First Look Media in December, the non-profit documentary production studio Field of Vision is at Sundance with four docus and actively seeking new donors and supporters. Founded in 2015 by former Hot Docs programming director Charlotte Cook, “CitizenFour” Oscar winner Laura Poitras and SXSW prize winner A.J. Schnack
In the wake of Adult Swim cutting ties with “Rick and Morty” co-creator Justin Roiland due to domestic violence charges, Hulu has dropped him from “Solar Opposites” and “Koala Man.” “We have ended our association with Justin Roiland,” 20th Television Animation and Hulu Originals told Variety in a statement. Both “Solar Opposites” and “Koala Man”
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The “Seinfeld” foursome are back in Apartment 5A, but this time in miniature form. Fisher-Price teamed up with Warner Bros. to release the Seinfeld Little People Collector’s Set, available to shop on Amazon and
Jeremy Renner was trying to stop his snowplow from sliding and hitting his adult nephew when the actor was pulled under and crushed by the vehicle on Jan. 1, according to an incident report from the Nevada sheriff’s office (via CNN). After using the plow to tow his nephew’s truck out of snow, Renner exited
The third wave of artists for the 37th annual South by Southwest festival and conference was revealed this morning and includes influential British band New Order (pictured) and German electronic act Tangerine Dream. Two Atlanta-bred artists, rapper Killer Mike and rising bedroom-pop act Coco and Clair Clair, have also been added to the roster, alongside
More to come… ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Everything Everywhere All At Once, Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert; A24 The Fabelmans, Written by Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner; Universal Pictures The Menu, Written by Seth Reiss & Will Tracy; Searchlight Pictures Nope, Written by Jordan Peele; Universal Pictures Tár, Written by Todd Field; Focus Features ADAPTED SCREENPLAY Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,
Elon Musk, Twitter’s new overlord, promised advertisers that he wouldn’t turn the social network into a “free-for-all hellscape.” But many big marketers didn’t believe him — and hundreds temporarily halted their spending on Twitter amid concerns that Musk’s ownership would present “brand safety” risks. The concern: that their ads could show up adjacent to hate
Finding the right clothes for work has never been an easy task, especially coming out of a years-long pandemic where the best athleisure and leggings reigned supreme. As many of us make the transition back into the office for 2023 (or want to look professional while we work remotely from anywhere else), we’re finding that
Sam Smith’s performance on “Saturday Night Live” last weekend was one of the most artistically-themed musical sets in the show’s history — and one of its most innovative, both visually and thematically. For the Grammy-nominated single “Unholy,” Smith performed in a comically oversized pink poofy outfit — so big that duet partner Kim Petras was
On Wednesday, during his daily show on Apple Music 1, Zane Lowe spotlighted 23 new artists to watch in 2023, and making this year’s list is Meet Me @ The Altar, the American pop punk band signed by Fueled by Ramen (All Time Low, Twenty One Pilots, Fall Out Boy). The trio’s debut record, “Past
Scooter Braun has become the sole CEO of HYBE America, Variety has confirmed. He had previously shared the co-CEO title with Lenzo Yoon, a veteran of Big Hit (HYBE’s former corporate name) who joined the South Korean company — home to K-pop sensations BTS — in 2010 as head of strategic planning. At HYBE, Yoon
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