Netflix is now selling a lower-cost version of its streaming service with ads in the U.S. and other countries — but for now, it doesn’t work with Apple TV or Apple TV 4K devices. A Netflix rep confirmed to Variety that “Basic with ads plan support on tvOS is not available at launch but coming
Warner Bros. Pictures Group co-chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy will be honored by the Producers Guild of America with the 2023 Milestone Award for their contributions to the film industry. The duo will be recognized both as individual producers and as an executive team, and will accept the prize at the
Veteran animation executive Nate Hopper has joined Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures as the executive in charge of adapting the work of bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems. Willems in the award-winning creator of iconic oddball kids characters including the “Elephant and Piggie” book series, and the “Pigeon” franchise which just released the New York Times
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages are Davis’ assessment of the current standings of the race and
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages are Davis’ assessment of the current standings of the race and
Check out the official TV spot for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever starring Winston Duke! ► Buy Tickets for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: https://www.fandango.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-2022-226753/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: November 11, 2022 Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Winston
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Check out the official Trailer for Lady Chatterley’s Lover starring Emma Corrin & Jack O’Connell! ► Visit Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/?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: Decemeber 2, 2022 Starring: Emma Corrin, Jack O’Connell Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre Synopsis: After falling
Check out the Causeway Official Trailer starring Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry! ►Buy Tickets to Causeway on Fandango: https://www.fandango.com/causeway-2022-229838/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: November 4, 2022 Starring: Brian Tyree Henry, Jennifer Lawrence, Linda Emond Director: Lila Neugebauer
UPDATE 11:36 AM PT — A source close to the couple tells us Wedaa had access to multiple restrooms and 2 breakrooms that were not only stocked with food — but included air fryers and coffee machines. We’re told when Jeff and Lauren were not home, staffers also had access to the family kitchen. UPDATE
The music business is filled with polymaths, but it’s safe to say that none have had as many separate successful careers as Jimmy Iovine. The Brooklyn native started out as a recording engineer, evolved into a producer; then co-founded Interscope Records and became a powerhouse label executive. He then co-founded Beats by Dre headphones and
On Thursday at the 13th annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit 2022 in Ojai, California, ESPN Films announced the completion of W. Studios’ first feature documentary, about WNBA star Candace Parker. The docu about Parker, a two-time WNBA champion, was directed by Joie Jacoby (“Return to Mexico City”). The untitled doc is a portrait of
U.K. sales firm 101 Films Intl. has secured worldwide distribution rights to feature film “The Shamrock Spitfire” from filmmakers Ian Higgins and Dominic Higgins, founders of Pixel Revolution Films. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Irish World War II hero Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, who at the age of 21 became the
CMT and CBS announced Wednesday night that “The CMT Music Awards” will be moving away from its traditional base in Nashville to Austin for 2023, with the broadcast taking place from that city’s Moody Center next April 2. The news means that the CMA Awards telecast (which is about to air on ABC Nov. 9)
AMC Networks is bringing 11 new free, ad-supported TV (FAST) channels to the Roku Channel — including a selection of episodes from hit series like “The Walking Dead” and “Mad Men” — under a multiyear expansion of the companies’ content pact. The 11 FAST channels on the Roku Channel, created and programmed by AMC Networks,
Creator+, a creator-focused startup studio and digital distribution platform, has made its first acquisition: LGBTQ romantic short film “Reply” from YouTuber Elle Mills. “Reply” will premiere Nov. 10 exclusively on Creator+, priced at $2.99 for a three-day rental. Buyers will be prompted to donate an optional $1 to the Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on
Poland’s American Film Festival readies for its — lucky — 13th edition, unspooling Nov. 8-13 in Wrocław. The fest, which will open with “Bones and All” and close with Florian Zeller’s “The Son,” will once again combine classics with contemporary titles, for instance pairing Nancy Buirski’s doc “Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of
Don’t call “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” just another comic book movie. Helmed by Ryan Coogler, the sequel to the 2019 best picture nominee delivers a wrenching story of grief and reclamation, as the family of T’Challa — played by the late Chadwick Boseman — adjusts to a world coping with his death. At the center
Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, Danny Elfman and Rickey Minor are among the industry luminaries set to take part in Variety‘s virtual Music for Screens, which is among a number of activations slated in conjunction with next month’s LA3C two-day festival celebrating the culture and creativity of Los Angeles. Music for Screens will unspool virtually from
“Peanuts” owner WildBrain, a leading kids and family content group, has struck an overall first-look deal with producer Bonnie Arnold (“How to Train Your Dragon,” “Toy Story”). Under the deal, the Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated Arnold will spearhead episodic projects, TV specials and feature films for WildBrain. Initial projects include “Which Way to Anywhere,” the latest
In the wake of the tragic death of Leslie Jordan on Oct. 24, viewers are rallying around his final performances. Fox’s “Call Me Kat” saw a spike in its audience for the first episode to air following series regular Jordan’s fatal car crash with 1.4 million people tuning in to Season 3 Episode 5 on
“Saturday Night Live” alum Chris Redd spoke in detail to The Daily Beast about a violent attack that took place outside of the Comedy Cellar in New York City on Oct. 26. Redd was rushed to Bellevue Hospital after a 37-year-old man exited his vehicle and punched Redd in the face. The assailant fled the
Film distribution company Kino Lorber has acquired media company MHz Networks, parent of streamer MHz Choice, a North American subscription VOD service specializing in international TV series. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The newly combined company, Kino Lorber Media Group, now has more than 5,000 titles comprising more than 10,000 hours of programming
Spy thriller “The Day of the Jackal” is getting a reimagined TV adaptation from “Downton Abbey” producers Carnival Films. U.K. pay-TV operator Sky and streaming service Peacock have commissioned an original series inspired by Frederick Forsyth’s novel and its award-winning 1973 film adaptation from Universal Pictures. The new series is described as a “contemporary reimagining
Selena Gomez opened up about her mental health struggles in more detail than ever before as part of her new Rolling Stone cover story. The singer and “Only Murders in the Building” star confirmed that she has entered four different treatment facilities since her early 20s. She also spent a few years contemplating suicide, although
Elon Musk got into a big ‘ol Twitter fight with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, trading jabs over the billionaire’s intent to charge verified users a fee to maintain their status on the social media platform. Musk — Twitter’s new owner — announced this week he would implement a policy charging an $8 monthly fee for users
The pop hits of Phil Spector — and there are many of them — depend on a theatrical maximalism. As a producer, Spector’s innovation was the “Wall of Sound,” a shock-and-awe approach to music that is as dazzling as it is overwhelming. Just listen to the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” or Ike & Tina Turner’s
Dish Network’s Sling TV is hiking prices on its monthly streaming plans by $5, bringing both packages to $40 per month. Sling TV’s updated pricing will go into effect immediately for new subscribers and apply to existing customers’ next bill on or after Dec. 3, 2022. With the change, the monthly cost for Sling Orange (which
OnlyFans has made billions as a haven for sex workers and models to monetize content. Can the subscription site for creators also become a place for outré, NSFW comedy? Comedian, actor and podcaster Whitney Cummings is joining OnlyFans and, under a pact with the company, she’s producing a new original show: the “Unfiltered Original Roast
Fox Weather wants to blow through your devices. The Fox Corp. climate-news service, which got its start as a streaming app when it launched in October of last year, is not so quietly winding its way into as many platforms as it can. On Thursday, Fox Corp. and smart-TV manufacturer Vizio unveiled an expanded distribution