Olivia Rodrigo‘s new song for Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” is titled “Can’t Catch Me Now” and has been revealed as the official song of the film. A short 60-second snippet of the upbeat track was released in a new preview for the film that premiered today. To align with
“As We Know It,” an apocalyptic zombie comedy starring Chris Parnell and Pam Grier, has sold rights to Buffalo 8. The Santa Monica-based production and distribution company will release the movie in theaters on Nov. 10 with plans for streaming and video-on-demand in late November or early December. “We are thrilled to announce the release
Jennifer Lawrence told Variety in June during her “No Hard Feelings” press tour that she is “totally” open to reprising her “Hunger Games” role of Katniss Everdeen should the right opportunity arise. She added at the time, “If Katniss ever could ever come back into my life, 100 percent.” But franchise producer Nina Jacobson and
Emily Hampshire, the actor best known for playing Stevie Budd on all six seasons of the Emmy-winning comedy series “Schitt’s Creek,” has issued an apology for dressing up with a friend as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard for Halloween. Hampshire posted and then deleted photos of the costumes, which ignited outrage on social media. The
Music Box Films has dropped the trailer for “The Crime Is Mine,” François Ozon’s screwball comedy set in 1930s Paris starring Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Rebecca Marder and Isabelle Huppert. A showbiz caper with a feminist edge in the vein of Ozon’s “8 Women” and “Potiche,” “The Crime Is Mine” will open in New York on Dec. 25,
Brooke Shields revealed in a new interview with Glamour that she suffered a seizure in September and none other than Bradley Cooper unexpectedly swooped in to support her. The incident occurred at a restaurant in New York City while Shields was waiting to be seated at a table. “Two women come up to me; I
In advance of Thursday’s release of the recently completed “Now and Then,” which is being billed as the final new track that will ever be finished and released under the Beatles‘ name, fans are hearing portions of the song — and more of the story behind it — in a 12-minute mini-documentary, “Now And Then
CBS is getting ready to let it all hang out after 12 a.m. The Paramount Global network said it will launch its newest late-night entry, now titled “After Midnight,” in early 2024. And while a host has yet to be named for the program, an array of producers and top writers are already in place.
David Corvo, the guiding force behind hundreds of hours of NBC’s signature “Dateline” newsmagazine, will step away from the role at the end of 2023, bringing to a close a TV-news career that has spanned four decades. Corvo has been with “Dateline” in some capacity since joining NBC News in 1995 as a vice president
As they were writing the pilot script for their new Max comedy series “Bookie,” co-creators Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay thought it would be fun to add a real-life Hollywood star playing a version of themself as an inveterate gambler. The series stars stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco as Los Angeles sports betting bookie, so it
When I first moved into my own apartment, the first thing I bought was a print of the floor plan of apartments 19 and 20 in “Friends.” Years — and one cross-country move — later, it still hangs in my kitchen. The reason is simple: It feels like home. Growing up, I remember watching “The
Heather Dietrick, CEO of IAC‘s Daily Beast, is leaving the news and opinion website at the end of 2023, Variety has learned. Dietrick has been hired as chief media officer at Outside Interactive, whose 13 editorial brands include Outside Magazine, Backpacker, Ski, Climbing, Yoga Journal, Velo, Pinkbike and Triathlete. She will remain with the Daily
Roku shares popped after the streaming-platform company beat Wall Street expectations for the third quarter of 2023 on the top line. But in providing forward-looking guidance, Roku told investors that the macroeconomic environment remains “uncertain.” The company reported Q3 revenue of $912 million, up 20%, and a net loss of $330 million (or $2.33 per
Meg Ryan not only dazzles before the camera in “What Happens Later,” but behind it as well, as director and co-writer. Through the prism of one former couple’s relationship woes, this effervescent, enlightened romantic comedy explores our innate need for reconciliation within ourselves and with each other. It’s a delight to welcome Ryan back to
From the pen of “Love Actually” writer-director Richard Curtis comes a new holiday comedy — but this time the magic of the season is literally magic. Premiering on Peacock on Nov. 22, “Genie” follows Melissa McCarthy as Flora, the titular character, who comes to the assistance of a despondent Bernard (Paapa Essiedu). Through their unexpected
Disney is on the cusp of becoming the 100% owner of Hulu. The media conglomerate announced that it expects to pay $8.61 billion to Comcast to acquire the cable operator’s 33% stake in Hulu following Comcast’s Nov. 1 exercise of its right under the put/call arrangement between the two companies. Disney owns the other two-thirds
The latest from “The Platform” co-producers Mr Miyagi and rising shock meister Hugo Cardozo will be sneak peeked as pix-in-post at this year’s Ventana Sur Blood Window Screenings. Both are sold, and Cardozo’s “Do Not Enter” produced by Guido Rud’s FilmSharks as sales agents, as this week’s American Film Market attests, are driving ever more
Mariah Carey is bein’ taken to court once again over her classic Christmas hit … by the 2 men who claim they wrote a song of the same name. Andy Stone and Troy Powers are coming after Mariah for at least $20 million in damages over her song, “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
Mariah Carey está siendo llevada a los tribunales una vez más por su clásico éxito de Navidad, por dos hombres que afirman que escribieron una canción con el mismo nombre. Andy Stone y Troy Powers van tras Mariah por al menos 20 millones de dólares en daños y perjuicios por su canción “All I Want
Of all 112 products included in Oprah’s Favorite Things List 2023, there’s one item, in particular, I will not shut up about: the purple Telfar Shopping Bag, which you can buy on Amazon, of all places. As a longtime Telfar shopper, I can guarantee this viral handbag won’t stay in stock for long, so I
Following weeks of cryptic teasers and unsolved riddles, Dua Lipa has officially confirmed her new single “Houdini” will be arriving on Nov. 9 There was somewhat of an indication that Dua was close to releasing new music as a part of her much-buzzed-about new record when she wiped her Instagram and TikTok accounts of any
“All the Light We Cannot See” is not, in the strictest sense, a comfort watch. Like the Pulitzer Prize-winning Anthony Doerr novel on which it’s based, the four-episode limited series takes place in a walled city under siege by a bombing campaign, its trapped civilians unable to evacuate — hardly a relaxing break from today’s headlines.
Winona Ryder had some important questions when she first sat down to discuss a potential role in Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Chief among them: What exactly is Netflix? Series director and executive producer Shawn Levy revealed Ryder’s initial inquiries during a recent interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. “She opened by asking, ‘What is Netflix?
IFC Films and Shudder have acquired the rights to Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Spooky Pictures’ “Late Night With the Devil,” covering North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The supernatural horror will also stream on Shudder at a later date. “’Late Night With The Devil’ is an exhilarating demonstration of how the horror genre continues
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. The red carpet has been a barren place for fashion observers lately. As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, actors have been absent from step-and-repeats (with the exception of those who’ve received waivers to promote their projects). While the norm has long been
Scarlett Johansson has taken legal action against an AI app that used her name and likeness in an online advertisement without permission. Johansson appeared in a 22-second ad posted on X/Twitter by an artificial intelligence image-generating app called Lisa AI: 90s Yearbook & Avatar. Representatives for the actor confirmed to Variety that Johansson is not
Hartbeat, the production and media company founded by Kevin Hart, said CEO Thai Randolph will step down to “pursue new endeavors.” Randolph, who has been with Hartbeat for nearly seven years, will remain a strategic adviser to Hart, who as chairman of the L.A.-based company will serve as interim CEO until a permanent successor is
Spotify has announced its 2023 Capsule Collection, featuring exclusive merchandise from Peso Pluma, Daft Punk, Rosalía, Tyler, the Creator and Tems. Each week, a different artist will release a new merch package. Top streamers identified through Spotify’s Fans First program will get a first chance to buy items from the respective collections. Today, the streaming
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “Dance the Night Away” to the “Barbie” movie soundtrack on vinyl. Online vinyl record company Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) has announced two exclusive vinyl pressings of the “Barbie” movie soundtrack. “Barbie The Album-VMP Designer
As the first of her family members to start a successful brand (and become the second most-followed woman on Instagram), Kylie Jenner is a testament to the power of business savvy in the age of the internet. The reality star and beauty entrepreneur beloved for her relatability and robust pout has always blazed her own