The new “Holes” TV series has filled in a key role: Jac Schaeffer, creator of the Marvel Studios series “WandaVision” and “Agatha All Along,” will direct the pilot episode for the Disney+ production, Variety has learned exclusively. Disney Branded Television ordered the show to pilot in January (as first reported by Variety), with Alina Mankin
Month: February 2025
Live Nation had moderate year-over-year growth, with the release of its year-end report that saw total revenue of $23 billion, operating income of $825 million and adjusted operating income of $2.15 billion. According to the report, the 2024 year-end earnings and increases were notable, yet didn’t hit comparable percentage shifts from years prior. This year’s
Zachary Levi appeared on “The Megyn Kelly Show” to promote his new movie, “The Unbreakable Boy,” and said he was “at peace” when he made the decision last year to publicly support Donald Trump for president. The “Shazam” actor originally endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. but fully backed Trump when the latter became the Republican
Regal Cinemas will celebrate the life of late Senator Joe Lieberman with a two-night screening of the documentary “Centered: Joe Lieberman.” Directed by Jonathan Gruber, the doc chronicles the Senator’s life and 40-plus-year political career. The film highlights Lieberman’s commitment to the American people and his run in 2000 to become the first Jewish Vice
The Two-Seater Option VanAcc Comfy Loveseat with Extra Deep Seats Now 20% Off Pros Under $500 Easy assembly Cons Some customers say the cushions are too soft If you’re working with a small living space—or a small budget—this Amazon option might be the one for you. Colors: Gray, Off-White, Beige Dimensions: Length: 63 inches; depth:
When asked what brand could go the distance into the new year, Lee didn’t hesitate to name Asics. According to Lee, Asics is making a significant impact by embracing sports style and is a brand to watch. She notes that the brand is rapidly expanding, consistently releasing exciting styles, colors, and diverse silhouettes. If you
Sheer Trend Lioness Prophecy Maxi Dress I bought this dress way back in December and have honestly worn it 45 times. For New Year’s Eve, birthday parties, date night—if you saw me in the streets of New York recently, I was probably wearing this dress. With a lacy bra and full-coverage undies underneath? To die
“Nobody Wants This” Season 2 has added two new guest stars. Variety has learned exclusively that Leighton Meester and Miles Fowler will appear in the second season of the popular Netflix comedy in guest roles. The casting will no doubt delight Meester’s fans, as she will be appearing in the show which stars her husband,
Set during the May 1968 revolution in Paris, Lionel Baier’s “The Safe House” is a comic family portrait filled with ideas that never fully cohere. The film is based on Christophe Boltanski’s Prix Femina-winning biographical novel of the same name, a fact of which we’re reminded numerous times via authorial voiceover. Its snappy, postmodern unfurling,
CBS has renewed nine series for new seasons: “Ghosts,” which has scored a two-season order, plus “Tracker,” “Fire Country,” “NCIS,” “NCIS: Origins,” “NCIS: Sydney,” “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” “Elsbeth” and “Hollywood Squares.” The series join CBS’ 2025-2026 lineup alongside previously renewed series “Matlock,” “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race” and “FBI” plus new series including “Fire
“This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman and star Sterling K. Brown‘s twisty new drama “Paradise” has been renewed for a second season at Hulu. Variety has learned production is set to begin on Season 2 this spring. Produced by Disney’s 20th Television, the political thriller is set in the serene community of Paradise inhabited by
Kevin Bacon is back with a vengeance. Amazon Prime Video has revealed first-look images and announced the release date for Blumhouse Television’s “The Bondsman,” a new eight-episode limited series premiering April 3. Bacon will play Hub Halloran, a bounty hunter resurrected by the Devil to capture demons who have escaped hell. “By chasing down those
Daniel Craig is raising a (martini) glass to James Bond‘s long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The duo announced on Thursday their plans to step back from the 007 franchise and cede creative control to Amazon MGM. “My respect, admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished,” Craig, who played the suave
Angela Bassett recently told Town & Country magazine that she was “deserving” of the best supporting actress Oscar for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Bassett was nominated in 2023 but lost to Jamie Lee Curtis for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Her stoic reaction as Curtis’ name was called went viral on social media. “I found
Blake Lively Of Course Witnesses Are Staying Anonymous … They’re Terrified of Threats, Bullying!!! Published February 20, 2025 12:25 PM PST Blake Lively says she has people to corroborate her complaints against Justin Baldoni … and, while JB and his team want them to reveal their names, there’s one major reason they aren’t — they’re
Max Minghella has been cast in “Industry” Season 4 at HBO & BBC, Variety has learned. Minghella will star as Whitney Halberstram, described as “the CFO and Founder of Tender, a payment processor entering a growth phase.” He will appear alongside returning cast members like Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Kit Harington as
On January 24, 1975, Keith Jarrett gave a solo piano performance at the Opera House in Cologne, Germany. The concert lasted a little over an hour, it was entirely improvised, and it was recorded and turned into a double album, “The Köln Concert,” released later that year. It became the best-selling solo album in jazz
Colman Domingo, Pamela Anderson, Quinta Brunson, Ralph Fiennes and Zoe Saldaña are among the stars set to serve as presenters at this Sunday’s 31st annual SAG Awards, Variety has learned. They’ll be joined by Ayo Edebiri, Drew Starkey, Edward Norton, Gillian Anderson, Jack Quaid, Jessica Williams, Jodie Foster, Joey King, Keri Russell, Kerry Washington, Kumail
The SAG Awards are shaping up to be a showdown between some of Hollywood’s biggest comeback stories and the next generation of breakout stars. On one side are the resurgence narratives — like lead contenders Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”) and Demi Moore (“The Substance”). They’re joined by supporting nominees Edward Norton (“A Complete Unknown”) and
The Michael Jackson documentary “Leaving Neverland” is officially getting a sequel. An hour-long follow-up film, subtitled “Surviving Michael Jackson,” will debut on the U.K.’s Channel 4 on March 18, Variety has confirmed. The sequel will catch up with Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who accused the King of Pop of sexually abusing them when they
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is bringing exclusive Oscar night viewing parties to New York, Los Angeles, and London. These parties are open to Academy members and invited film industry guests. The New York event will be held at the Mandarin Oriental, kicking off the evening with a cocktail reception and crafted
For more than 60 years, one family has determined everything about James Bond, from how he takes his martini (“shaken, not stirred”) to his firearm (Walther PPK) and vehicle (Aston Martin) of choice. But on Thursday, a landmark deal with Amazon MGM reshaped the course of cinema’s most enduring franchise. As part of the pact,
An “” TV series has been greenlit at Netflix, Variety has learned. Omar Sy will lead the series, which is set in the same world as the Netflix film franchise. The streaming giant has commissioned eight episodes of the series. The first “Extraction” film, which starred Chris Hemsworth, was released on Netflix in 2020. Hemsworth
Athena Grant, meet Dr. Max Bankman. On Thursday, March 20, the Ryan Murphy-created worlds of “9-1-1,” starring Angela Bassett as LAPD sergeant Grant, and “Doctor Odyssey,” led by Joshua Jackson as on-board cruise doctor Bankman, will collide in a special crossover episode of the soapy, seafaring medical drama. Continuing “Doctor Odyssey’s” premise of each episode
The “Malcolm in the Middle” revival at Disney+ is building out its cast. Variety has learned exclusively that Kiana Madeira is set to star in the series alongside previously announced returning cast members Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek. The Disney Branded Television show was picked up for four episodes back in December. Per
Discovery channel has renewed five of its freshman series for second seasons: “The Last Woodsmen,” “In the Eye of the Storm,” “Expedition Files,” “Hustlers Gamblers Crooks” and “Mud Madness.” “The Last Woodsmen” follows Jared Douglas, a veteran logger in the Pacific Northwest who does the dangerous work of harvesting the most massive and valuable timber
On the two parody “Queen of Jordan” episodes of “30 Rock” — in which the sitcom’s cast members were thrust into the middle of a reality show — no character seemed quite so out of place as Alec Baldwin’s Jack Donaghy. A self-possessed, haughtily upright fellow, Jack correctly sees the cameras as an insult to
The multi-cam comedy “Happy’s Place” has been renewed for Season 2 at NBC, Variety has learned. The series, which marked Reba McEntire’s return to the sitcom format, originally debuted on NBC on Oct. 18. It was picked up for a full season at the broadcast network in November. Per NBC, the pilot episode has reached
Amanda Seyfried is back in a leading television role following “The Crowded Room” and her Emmy award-winning turn in “The Dropout.” Based on the New York Times bestseller by Liz Moore published in 2020, the limited series “Long Bright River” follows Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer patrolling an area of Philadelphia that was particularly hit
After the cancellation of “9-1-1: Lone Star” at Fox, there’s a new series coming to Ryan Murphy’s emergency responder franchise: “9-1-1: Nashville,” set to premiere on ABC during the 2025-2026 season. Though plot and casting details are yet to be shared, it can be assumed that the new “9-1-1” spinoff, like the flagship series and
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