Michael O’Leary, the new president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners, is encouraging Hollywood to think smaller. Don’t get him wrong — he loves Marvel, “Mission: Impossible” and “Fast & Furious” as much as the next exhibitor. But O’Leary is urging the major studios to prioritize more than just the tentpole properties
New York-based group FilmRise has dropped a gripping first trailer for “Missing From Fire Trail Road,” Sabrina Van Tassel (“The State of Texas vs. Melissa“)’s documentary film about the crimes against indigenous women. “Missing From Fire Trail Road” sheds light on the case of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a Native-American woman who disappeared in 2020, and exposes how
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “Dune: Part Two” is barreling to streaming. The epic sci-fi sequel, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, will become available to rent and purchase on digital starting Apr. 16, and will release on 4K UHD,
For any television series reaching its 100th episode, looking back is a given, but there aren’t many shows with a 35-year history like ABC’s “The Conners,” the sitcom following the blue-collar family with an affinity for getting knocked down by life’s struggles while making us laugh along the way. “It’s just lucky, I guess,” says
Studio71 has signed an exclusive ad sales agreement with pop-culture podcast “Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald.” The media company will sell advertising and brand partnerships across both audio and video. The podcast is hosted by stand-up comedian Heather McDonald, who has released comedy specials on Prime Video, Netflix and Showtime. McDonald delves into pop culture
Two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger is set to return to one of her most beloved roles in Universal Pictures’ and Working Title’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” an adaptation of Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel. Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are confirmed to return alongside franchise newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave,” “Love, Actually”) and Leo
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s almost time to pull out your cowboy boots and fringed denim jackets. Stagecoach, the annual country music festival, returns to its home at the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, Calif. from Apr.
Dave Portnoy, owner of digital media outfit Barstool Sports, said he won $2.76 million on a $600,000 wager that the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team would prevail in the championship game over Purdue. “The greatest bet of my life,” Portnoy posted on X after the game’s conclusion, alongside a screenshot showing his winning bet
Luke Combs leads the nominees for the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nods, followed by Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen, who are tied with six each. Following behind with five nominations apiece are Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton. Although the results aren’t a surprise for most of the multiply nominated
Courtesy, Rati Sahi Levesque In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke with Rati Sahi Levesque, the president and chief operating officer of The RealReal, the trailblazing e-tail source for secondhand, luxury shopping. Along
Dance music powerhouse Armada Music has announced the relaunch of the legendary New York-based house music label King Street Sounds. The label was acquired by Armada’s BEAT Music Fund in 2023. The relaunch encompasses a visual rebrand, the introduction of a remix series titled “King Street: Beat Match,” new frontline releases and a collaborative content
Dude Perfect, the five-member comedy and sports YouTube creator company, hauled in more than $100 million in growth capital from private investment firm Highmount Capital — which they plan to use to flex their brand well beyond online videos. The companies didn’t disclose the specific dollar figure. A source familiar with the funding said the
“Back to Black,” the 2006 album that the new Amy Winehouse biopic takes its title from, is a record built on an exquisite contradiction. The music has a crispy delicious retro-bop bounce, a quality that extends to Winehouse’s voice, which takes the growling-cat stylings of jazz legends like Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday and kicks
On the “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart decided it was time for a “wellness check” on Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war reached the six-month mark Sunday. “As the war has grinded on, justice is beginning to seem more like cruelty,” “The Daily Show” host said on Monday night. “But not to worry: America, the shining
Play video content TMZ.com Suge Knight couldn’t be more disappointed with J. Cole waiving the white flag to Kendrick Lamar — reacting to the brief beef live from his prison cell … and we got the recording. TMZ Hip Hop obtained audio from Breakbeat Media’s “Collect Call” podcast of Suge’s reaction for Cole’s forfeiting to
If you’ve been coveting the chunky, retro-inspired gold earrings that Hailey Bieber has been rocking on Instagram lately, we have some great news: Not only are the styles she’s worn still in stock, but they can be yours for less than $115. The silhouettes in question all come from affordable LA-based jewelry brand Heaven Mayhem,
Drake hasn’t responded to Kendrick Lamar‘s “Like That” diss, but he’s aware of J. Cole‘s public apology … and Akademiks says that’s not a route Drake’s planning to take. Bring on the beef!!! Ak has been losing sleep on his Rumble stream ripping into Cole’s apology, but told his chat he had a long convo
Hulu has announced its submissions for the Primetime Emmy Awards for the upcoming crime drama “Under the Bridge.” Stars Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough will both be submitted for Emmy consideration in supporting actress in a limited series or TV movie, it was revealed to Variety exclusively. The two stars will be vying for one
Warner Bros. Discovery has found a buyer for Rooster Teeth‘s Roost Podcast Network: Night, the talent management company for several big YouTubers and Twitch streamers including MrBeast. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The sale comes after Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision last month to shut down Rooster Teeth. In addition to seeking a new
The “Jet Lag: The Game” creators Sam Denby, Ben Doyle and Adam Chase have set their next reality travel competition series, “The Getaway,” to debut this summer on indie streamer Nebula. The show, which unlike “Jet Lag” (where episodes drop later on YouTube) will be available exclusively on Nebula, follows six creators on a road
Mortal Media, the film and TV production company co-founded by Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil, has signed with WME for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. WME will rep Mortal Media’s scripted and unscripted slate, while also helping the company expand into brand partnerships and creative marketing services. In addition, Griffin has signed with WME for
Norwegian leading indie prodco Seefood TV, credited for the Canneseries and Rockie Awards entry “Dumbsday”, is attending the Cannes’ TV festival and content market MipTV, with the quirky romantic comedy “Still Looking” (“Evig Singel”). Prolific star actor Trond Fausa Aursvåg (“Oppenheimer” “Lilyhammer”, “Christmas on Blood Mountain”) toplines the Norwegian ensemble cast, next to Kristine
Steve Burns, who became an icon of children’s television as the host of Nickelodeon‘s “Blue’s Clues” from 1996 to 2002, recently spoke to “Today” and said he watched the viral documentary series “Quiet on Set” in “horror and heartbreak.” The ID Discovery series explores the alleged harassment and abuse that took place at Nickelodeon before and
Disney‘s games group has bulked up executive ranks with new hires and promotions after the announcement of its $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games and partnership to create a virtual world featuring the Mouse House’s brands and characters. Ray Gresko, formerly chief development officer at Blizzard Entertainment (who left prior to its the Microsoft acquisition
“Deliver Me From Nowhere,” the upcoming film about the making of Bruce Springsteen‘s landmark 1982 “Nebraska” album, has landed at 20th Century Studios. “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White is in talks to star as the legendary rocker. Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart,” “Hostiles”) will write and direct the film, which is based on Warren Zane’s
Copenhagen-based DR Sales has secured major sales on the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner and Visions du Réel Grand Angle entry “A New Kind of Wilderness.” The film, directed by Silje Evensmo Jacobsen, has been acquired by ZDF and Arte for Germany and France, Cinema Delicatessen for the Netherlands, Dalton Distribution for Belgium, Against Gravity
In June 2021, Cam got a call from her publisher who told her that a different songwriter couldn’t make a session and asked if she could go instead. Details were scarce — she didn’t even know whose session it was — and off she went to the studio on a whim. Little did she know she’d
The first installment of Kevin Costner‘s Western epic “Horizon, an American Saga” is set to premiere out of competition at Cannes Film Festival. Costner directed the four-part project, which he also stars in with Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington and Jena Malone. The “Yellowstone” and “Dances With Wolves” actor will be on the Croisette to present
Calling all Latino filmmakers, John Travolta wants to work with you. Swinging by Panama to present his 1978 musical rom-com “Grease” at the 12th Panama International Film Festival (IFF Panama), Travolta professed his great love for “Mexico, Central America, South America, all of its parts.” “There is an incredible humanity that prevails and is different
Netflix has set “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.,” a six-episode show featuring field pieces and special guests that will stream live during the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival. Per the logline, the show follows Mulaney as he “explores the city of Los Angeles during a week when every funny person is in it.”
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